Kelsey Park

A lovely park; in the heart of Beckenham! Feed the ducks; eat an ice cream; the perfect place to relax in the Summer

Lovely park. Lake. Bridges. Woodland. Crazy golf. Playground. Well located café. Easy parking. Very good park.

This place is absolutely stunning. I really enjoy coming here for a walk because there are beautiful flowers, a big pond and everyone brings their dogs and kids. It’s a fun and positive environment, full of green nature and big tall trees. Sometimes there’s an ice cream truck on a nice day! x

Probably the jewel in Beckenham’s crown and easily the finest park in the area. Like all great parks, this was originally the landscaped gardens of the Kelsey Manor Estate. Encouraged by the local newspaper, the Beckenham Urban District Council purchased it 100 years ago, saving it from extinction. Built on the River Beck, the large ornamental lakes provide an amazing array of waterfowl that I’d always taken for granted. Maybe it’s because I used to be easily scared by Canadian Geese! Apparently, if you want to see Herons in the South East of England, this is the place to go. Alternatively, do what I do and just talk to the Canadian Geese like a madman. Not so scary now, are you?
The park is very long, and not very wide in sections, and long walks meander through the trees and over the river. Large lawns provide awesome picnicking and loafing opportunities. What I like about the park is the many elements working together to create a park for all. The Northern sections of the park are quieter, whilst the South East of the park has all the action, with a Children’s play area, tennis courts and a recently-​refurbished café.
I really love this park. No, it isn’t well-​known and you’re not going to see it referenced in a movie but it’s our St James’ Park. And from the amount of use it sees, everybody around here agrees.

My husband and I walk in Kelsey park nearly every day with our bag of titbits, seeds cheese, bread, peanuts, and monkey nuts to feed all our feathered and furry friends. We love the greetings we get from them all-​especially one robin who quite often waits on a branch some distance from the bush where we first fed it then flys along side of us to that bush and waits for us to put the cheese on the ground. we find it a lovely place to enjoy nature and relax in.

It’s such a quiet park, a really well planned area with lots to do for everyone, including a big play area for kids, huge lake with all sorts of herons and ducks. It’s pretty big there too, and well thought and laid out.

This park is great for a day out! There is a great childrens play area and behind that a lovely grassed area ideal for a picnic. They are in the process of re-​furbishing the small café but during that period there is a van selling teas etc and and ice cream van for that all important treat! The lake is huge and makes for a lovely walk around, don’t forget to take your bread for the wide variety of ducks and even fish that you can see. A well worth visit.

Kelsey park is a really good park. It’s just tucked away from the main drag of Beckenham which makes for quite a secluded experience once you find it — a friend had to take us after we had been living in the wrong side of Beckenham for about 6 months. It has a nice pond with loads of wildlife, plenty of ducks to feed. Some nice paths to walk around and some tennis courts at the other end. If you want a sporty park head to the Croydon Road one but for a nice stroll after you’ve scoffed yourself silly in one of Beckenham’s finest eateries I can’t think of anywhere better especially in the summer.

What a superb park, and how fortunate the people are that live close to it. Last month, whilst on a vacation from B.C. in Canada, we walked through Kelsey Park with a friend who lives in Beckenham. Keep up the good work — it is beautiful.

This place is huge. Starting by the park keepers cottage, with beautifully tended lawn and flower beds, you’ve no idea how wild and woolly the place gets. The lake is enormous, and filled with wild birds. As you progress through the park different gardens and areas open up to you, and it’s really difficult to make a choice as to where to picnic. For the kids there’s a playground round the far side, and a crazy golf. if i remember correctly there’s a few tennis courts as well. There are apartment buildings backing right onto the park, so some people actually live overlooking this place. Thinking about it, there’s a sheltered series of hedges that’s perfect for a little picnic if you’re with someone. Stock up on french bread and cheese from waitrose and head on over!

I really enjoy coming down to this quaint little park just down from the Natwest in Beckenham high street for a bit of parklife in the summertime. The main focal point is a small lake populated by Canada geese and ducks, running down to a small waterfall and stream (no it’s not for sale). You can probably walk it in about 15 minutes, but what’s the hurry? Loadsa room to find a spot even when its perfectly sunny; I’ve spent some really lazy summer afternoons here relaxing with friends and a picnic without being bothered by anyone else. There’s room for a kickabout or a spot of Frisbee, a couple of tennis courts and a good sized play area etc for the kids to scream and run around in if that’s your thing. There’s usually an ice cream van in the middle, but I doubt there’ll be much need for him in winter.