Location
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Opening hours
- The park's opening hours are now set by Crystal Palace Park Trust
- Crystal Palace Park Children’s Farm opening hours.
- National Sports Centre opening hours and visiting information
Transport
By train
The park is a short walk from Crystal Palace Station or Penge West Station, whilst Penge East Station is also nearby.
By bus
Routes serving the park and its surrounding area include 3, 122, 157, 202, 227, 249, 322, 358, 363, 410, 417, 432, 450
By car
Parking is available within the park and managed by Crystal Palace Park Trust.
Access
Many areas of the park are accessible to disabled visitors and there are tarmac and level compacted stone through different areas of the park. There is an accessible toilet and accessible parking. For more information on transport and access visit Crystal Palace Park Trust’s website.
Attractions at Crystal Palace Park
Crystal Palace Park has a wealth of attractions for all the family and has regular events and activities for the local community and visitors to the park. Amongst many other things, it is home to:
- The iconic dinosaurs and dinosaur trail
- Italian Terraces and sphinxes
- Concert bowl
- Maze
- Crystal Palace Subway
- Fishing lake and boating lake
- Children's play area
- Crystal Palace Park Farm
- Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
- Crystal Palace Museum
- Café
From May 2025 a historic period of major works will be underway across the park, including the restoration of many of the park’s historic sites such as the dinosaurs and Italian terraces, and the creation of a new playground and information centre. The works are set to be completed by Autumn 2026 and form part of the wider ambitious Regeneration Plan being co-delivered by Bromley Council and the Trust. Visit the Crystal Palace Park Trust website for latest updates on the works and any impacts on access and car parking.