Downham Fields is a 20-acre park located in

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, South East London. It is sometimes referred to in documents by the name Durham Hill, but this is not in common usage. It was left as parkland during the construction of the interwar

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because its steep hill made building difficult. The park's height and west-facing slope provides views to

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and

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Facilities

In 2007 part of the park was used to creat
Downham Health and Leisure Centre
which includes a swimming pool, gym, GP surgery and library. The park also includes an outdoor play area for children.

References

Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Lewisham {{London-stub