Plans of the new park, opened in 1931, show children’s playground, drinking fountain, bandstand, rose beds, formal planting, bowling green, a Sports Arena with stands and pavilion, tennis courts and a putting green.
Old Dagenham Park is a relatively large neighbourhood park of 13.3 hectares. There are a wide range of sports facilities such as football pitches, outdoor bowling, tennis courts, a wheel park, a BMX track (currently closed).