Danson Park Reviews Summary

Park Size and Scenery

Pros:

• "It’s massive! The walk along the way took in some very scenic and picturesque views including the lake which is massive alone!"
• "Very spacious park to visit. It was lovely walk around the lake where there was a little island for the ducks and geese to chill and relax on."
• "Large open space park with historic manor house and besutifull gardens."
• "One of the nicest parks I've been so beautifully kept an clean a wonderful playground ideal for all ages."

Cons:

• "It's a huge park with lots of room for children to burn of energy. There is also a huge lake with wildfowl and a very large children's play park."
• "The park is lovely but I didn't have my wellies and the ground was very water logged from the rain. Definitely worth a summer visit."

Facilities and Amenities

Pros:

• "Lovely park with attractive gardens and plenty of picnic tables and benches scattered around the park."
• "Ideal spot for picnics, gatherings, games and get togethers. Paddle boarding and other water sport activities available on the boating lake."
• "The lake provides a good opportunity to see a range of ducks and geese. With plenty of good parking, a well-equipped children's playground, café and pub."
• "Great place to go. I go a couple of times and walk the 2000 meter fun run tarmac path."

Cons:

• "There is a restaurant called Danson Stables where you can use the toilets but they were in untidy and unclean conditions."
• "I do think the little cafe at the boat house is a little pricey for tea and so on but it's nice if you're taking someone for a treat."
• "The main area of improvement is that the run path pavement is very narrow, especially when compared to the size of the rest of the park."
• "Parking is charged at £3 cashless payment on the weekends but free during the week."

Activities and Events

Pros:

• "There was also a tiny funfair for the little ones! Not sure if that is a yearly thing for the local community but fun for kids."
• "We had such a lovely day having afternoon tea here. Our waiter, George, was absolutely fantastic."
• "There's also a splash park and children's playground and outdoor café near the lake, where you can kayak or hire a boat."
• "The park was a disappointment. I went there with my family on second day of Eid-ul-Adha but we were so disappointed there was literally nothing except for swans."

Cons:

• "This review is about the trampolines at the fun fair. After being attached to the ropes and harness, I felt a pain in my thighs."
• "BexFest event of bonfire night fireworks No places to get cash not advertised that the rides are mostly cash only need to change it wristbands."
• "Had an amazing day here! Picnic out on the greens watching squirrels play peacefully. Then took the toddler to the sprawling playground."
• "The only one we did find was out of order."

Overall Maintenance and Cleanliness

Pros:

• "Absolutely beautiful park. Beautiful lake. Beautifully kept gardens that are a credit to the gardeners who maintain them."
• "Nice playground and cafe with affordable prices, plenty of space for a picnic too."
• "Lovely place to get refreshed, ample space for picnic, boating, good kids playing area and water playing area for kids."
• "A real gem in Bexley borough with the best children's playground in the area. Free or cheap parking together with various places to eat or drink."

Cons:

• "Loos disgusting, bins overflowing, Smelt bad from bin's, I do appreciate it is a bank holiday and the weather is gorgeous but there should be someone going round emptying the bins."
• "Nice place but too many people leaving their rubbish and walking down the road with no regards to safety of their children."
• "Looks grand but everything a little over priced. Car park. Refreshments all a bit of a rip off."
• "Usually the grass is covered in goose poop, so it is hard to find a spot to sit."