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 The main lake at Kelsey Park |
 Bridge near the main waterfall |
 One of the parks many tame squirrels |
Kelsey Park was originally formed from the grounds of Kelsey Manor estate, which was once part of the towns most extravagant mansion. The Thorntons proprietors of the Beckenham journal, were instrumental in persuading the local council that the Kelsey estate should be bought for use as a public park and it was due to their efforts that this was successful and the park opened in 1913.
Kelsey Park is the showpiece of the borough, offering a landscaped oasis of peace and quiet, although it is always popular and usually crowded on summer Sundays. It is famous for its woodland and lakes with Swans, Canada Geese and other wildfowl. The park also provides a home for other wildlife including badgers, foxes and a lot of very tame squirrels.
There are other facilities for all the family including an enclosed children's play area, tennis courts, a putting green and a park shop serving snacks and drinks. There are well maintained flower displays at the main entrance and at key locations around the park, these are supplemented by flowering shrubs around the lakes especially in spring.
 Flower border at park entrance |
 Part of the Kelsey lake-side walk |