Heathbrook Park This small local park was created along with the adjacent housing estate in the early 1970s. A small steam ran from west to east which historically marked the borough boundary with Lambeth. No evidence remains of this stream although its course can be traced back to Queenstown Road where the building by the pedestrian crossing displays a plaque, "Brook Terrace, 1883". Within in the park is a youth club, ball games area, children's play area, and a one o'clock club. There are several ornamental trees by the gateways, opening up to a large football pitch at the farther end of the park. A draft management plan is underway for this park. Heathbrook School Council In July 2007, we asked Heathbrook School Council about the park. They said they liked: the climbing tree; the round circle on the pole in the playground; the red swinging triangles; the monkey bars; and the football pitch, although it is too big. In the park they: play football; hold the school sports day; ride bikes; play ball games; climb trees; and play hide and seek. They said the following would make the park better: more swings and play equipment for older children, aged 7-11; smoother paths; monkey bars; flat surfaces for riding bikes; climbing frame and roundabout; longer slides with no bumps so they can go faster; a smaller football pitch; less dog mess; more litter bins; and find a way to stop the dogs attacking the trees. They said they go to the park: mostly after school, if their mum doesn't have something important to do; sometimes at weekends; and sometimes in the holidays. They said they also go to, "Clapham Common, where there is a playground, if they live in that direction; Montefiore Street, which is nearby; and Battersea Park.
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