Barking Park Lake
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Barking Park Lake
Image: © Geographer Taken: 18 Feb 2008
A 910 metre long lake on the north side of the park, which is used for boating. Rowing boats were introduced first and then on April 1, 1953 motor boats and a Mississippi style paddle steamer called "Phoenix II" made their debut. The paddle steamer continued to operate on the lake until 1967. The piers are where, during the summer months, the rowing boats are located
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Image Location
Latitude
51.544781
Longitude
0.081418