Published Saturday 18 July 2026. Norbury residents looking for a low-key way to help a local green space can check the weekly litter pick listed by Friends of Norbury Park.
The Friends group’s events page says the litter pick is held every Saturday, weather permitting, at 10am. Volunteers are asked to meet at the trough near the Heatherset Gardens entrance.
The listing is useful for residents who want a regular, practical volunteering option without travelling out of SW16. As the activity is weather dependent, anyone planning to go should check the Friends of Norbury Park events page before setting off.
Where it is
Croydon Council’s park directory places Norbury Park between Norbury Avenue and Green Lane. The council lists the park at 28 and a half acres, or 11.53 hectares, and says facilities include playing fields, a multi-games court, a public car park off Grenville Avenue, a children’s playground opposite the Norbury Hill entrance in Green Lane, and a BMX track.
The council’s directory also gives the park address as 217 Green Lane, London SW16 3LX, with parks enquiries directed to [email protected].
Why it matters locally
Norbury Park is one of the area’s most visible shared spaces, used for walking, sport, children’s play and informal recreation. A regular litter pick gives residents a straightforward way to support the park and meet neighbours while helping keep paths and open areas more pleasant for others.
Friends of Norbury Park also lists park projects and membership information on its website. Residents who cannot make a Saturday session can still use the group’s site to check future events or contact details.
Check before you go
- Time: Saturdays at 10am, according to the Friends of Norbury Park events page.
- Meeting point: the trough near the Heatherset Gardens entrance.
- Weather: the group says the litter pick is weather permitting.
- Official park information: Croydon Council’s Norbury Park directory page.
Sources checked on 18 July 2026: Friends of Norbury Park and Croydon Council.