Abbey Recreation Ground

Abbey recreation ground is one of the London Borough of Merton’s most significant sports grounds. It is located approximately in the centre of the borough, in the Abbey Ward. The 3.93 hectare recreation ground and nature trail (the nature trail is known as Merton Park Green Walks) provides for organised sports and games, children’s play, and quiet enjoyment. Its open nature and well-maintained appearance greatly increase the local urban amenity of the residential area. It is undoubtedly one of the borough’s most popular and well-loved open spaces.
The green space is an important community asset and forms part of the wider structural open space network of Greater London. LB Merton recognises that its open spaces are an important community asset. They contribute to healthier lifestyles, social cohesion and safer communities. The recreation ground and nature trail provides for a variety of active and passive leisure activities and organised sports. The space is popular and is very highly valued by local residents, the adjacent primary school and is a popular destination for both locally-based and visiting sports clubs.
The Merton Park Green Walks form a valuable link for wildlife between Mitcham Common, Morden Hall Park and the associated Wandle Valley, Wimbledon Common & Richmond Park (Marked in Red on the map below). The Green Walks, (Marked in Green) goes a long way towards bridging the gap between these two major wildlife locations and helps prevent isolated islands of wildlife and flora arising. The blue arrows show the distance of about half a mile that separates the areas if the Green Walks link is maintained and enhanced.