Battersea Park
Battersea Park is a 200-acre (83-hectare) green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea and was opened in 1858.
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| Location | Battersea London, SW11 United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°28′45″N 0°09′26″W |
| Area | 200 acres (81 ha) (0.8 km²) |
| Created | 1858 |
| Operated by | Wandsworth Council |
| Public transit access | Battersea Park, Queenstown Road (Battersea) |
The park occupies marshland reclaimed from the Thames and land formerly used for market gardens. The park is Grade II* listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
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