This large, tree-lined park in the western part of Eltham comprises areas of open grassland, meadow, and wetland. The river Quaggy meanders through the site.
Named after Mr J Sutcliffe, a Council Borough Engineer, the site, known previously as Harrow Meadow, was radically re-landscaped in 2003 by The Environment Agency, as part of a local flood defence scheme.
History of Sutcliffe Park
Park management plan consultation
Have your say in how your park is managed. Read the park management plans and comment.
Local Nature Reserve status
A legacy of the award-winning flood alleviation scheme is the transformation of Sutcliffe Park into one of the most spectacular wetland sites in Greater London.
It is rich in wildlife and provides a home for a variety of birds, animals and plants. Depending on your time of visit, you may see:
- Dragonflies
- Damselflies
- Herons
- Little Egrets
- Kingfishers
- Reed Warblers.
Awards
Sutcliffe Park has been awarded the Green Flag status for the 2008-2009 period.
Green Flag Award website
The Friends of Sutcliffe Park
Good management is necessary if a Local Nature Reserve is to be a success. You can take an active role in shaping the way Sutcliffe Park is maintained by becoming a Friend of Sutcliffe Park.
More about 'friends of parks' groups
The Friends of Sutcliffe Park and other park friend groups in the Eltham area Sports areas
The athletics track, home to the famous
Cambridge Harriers Athletics Club, was constructed in the 1950s. It has recently been refurbished and is now one of the best tracks in south London.
Stadium opening timesHow to get to Sutcliffe Park
The park is situated on Eltham Road, at the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road.
Buses 321, 122 and B16 pass the park and bus 160 runs nearby. The nearest train station is Kidbrooke, on the Bexleyheath line (north of the park).
Limited parking is available on Eltham Road.
Wheelchair access
The park, which is level around the perimeter and gently undulating towards the centre, is accessible to wheelchair users.
There are two 'RADAR' gates:
- Tudway Road at the northeast corner of the park
- Eltham Road on the southern permieter.
There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet in the athletics stadium.
Stadium opening timesAddress
Sutcliffe ParkMeadowside
London SE9