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Friary Park
Borough: Barnet
Space type: Park
Area: 9.13 ha
Address: Friary Road, N12 9AN

One of Barnet’s finest ‘Premier Parks’, with a playground, busy café, many large oaks and a collection of unusual trees, bedding displays and shrubberies. There is a landscaped garden and large open spaces used for the summer show. Wildlife is managed around the streamside corridor of the open grassland area, with particular attention given to nature conservation.Among the park’s most notable features is a listed statue of sintered bronze with a lovely patination.

Facilities

All weather playing pitch; Basketball hoops; Bowling green; Play for 7-13; Play for under 7s; Refreshments; Shelter; Skateboard area; Water play area

Owner

London Borough of Barnet

Manager

London Borough of Barnet
Friary Park © Dudley Miles

Friary Park © Dudley Miles
Friary Park formal garden © Dudley Miles

Friary Park formal garden © Dudley Miles

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