Cottenham Park

Cottenham Park is a small district of the London Borough of Merton located to the south of Copse Hill, north of Raynes Park, in West Wimbledon, London.[1] It was named after Charles Pepys, 1st Earl of Cottenham.[2]

Cottenham Park
Cottenham Park Road
Cottenham Park is located in Greater London
Cottenham Park
Cottenham Park
Location within Greater London
London borough
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLondon
Postcode districtSW20
Dialling code020
PoliceMetropolitan
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London Assembly

Cottenham Park is home to a recreation ground with the same name. Its facilities include a cricket ground and several tarmac tennis courts. It was opened in 1897, under the name Melbury Gardens.[2]

References
  1. Willey, Russ. Chambers London Gazetter, p 118-19.
  2. "Cottenham Park". Merton Council. Retrieved 14 February 2017.


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