Lovely grounds and all the new exercise equipment helps. A bit public as the Highroad runs alongside this green area. Very popular place with a coffee shop in the park. Have your sanitizer and wet wipes handy to clean the handle bars for your training needs as you discipline yourself to keep fit and not put more weight on in the season approaching us. Relaxing as you walk around and plenty or seating. To just sit and people watch or read a book. There is a games court there also. Good for walking around to get your steps in and keep fitter. Just take your time and be consistent and stay focused upon your goals. Safe environment as it is an open area and can be viewed from any angle. Close to all amenities and shopping centre is up the road or a bus ride away. Plus all local stores have packed lunch or fresh baked goodies, coffee and teas are available in the local surrounding stores. Should you live locally then go support this area as it cost to have the equipment updated and it is there for your well-being. Go check it out and just say, "Good day" to all you meet upon the way and you will find yourself smiling and feeling...
Read moreSituated in an area where everything is easily accessible. As you enter through the Turnpike Lane gate there's a small cafe where you can buy your refreshments while enjoying yourself in the park or to save money there are plenty of supermarkets and stores on Wood Green High Road. Next to the Ducketts common gate there's one of the entrace/exit to Turnpike Lane Tube station. Opposite side of the park is the Underground plus bus station. The park is massive with plenty of open space to do picnic in the summer days. There is a basketball court for the teens and adults and a playground for the kids. An open gym for those who can't afford to go to the gym. What a fab idea to have this available for free! Haringey council cares about the health of the Haringey residents. Sometimes political and social gathering takes place. Funfair and concerts are also held here. Turnpike Lane Road has Asian stores whereas Wood Green High Road has British supermarkets and stores. Lot of poundshops too. Shopping Mall is 5mins walk from the...
Read moreIt's a common... In a city...it's cold...its damp...its populated by pigeons and alkys and druggies...but it's great for people watching (just don't stand still too long). In particular, hang around the 144 and 41 bus stop at the Turnpike Lane end and keep watch on the waste bin - and in the fullness of time you'll spot one of 'the usual suspects' (come on chaps - keep up - you KNOW what THAT means!) pull up on a cycle , and reach in and under the top of the aforementioned waste bin...a while later another chap will saunter up and casually do the same... and then pocket something....hmmmm.... Watch out local Somalian youth! If I've spotted it you can guess old uncle Bill will have by now! Oh yes...it is also the home of one of those outdoor gym installations and a basket ball court....Did I...
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