The park is east of Plum Lane, and north of the Shooter's Hill golf course. It takes its name from the earls of Shrewsbury; the land was formerly part of the Shrewsbury estates, and Shrewsbury House (a library and community centre built in 1923 - replacing an earlier mansion built by the 15th Earl) is nearby.[1][2] The house's grounds were leased for a London County Council Open Air School from 1908 and in 1928 the LCC purchased part of the grounds for public open space, which became Shrewsbury Park.
The Shrewsbury Barrow, the only surviving Bronze Age burial mound on Shooter's Hill
Parts of the park are designated as conservation areas.[1] The Green Chain Walk passes through the park.[1]
Shrewsbury Park includes meadows and areas of woodland, and is popular with dog walkers and joggers. The Friends of Shrewsbury Park, established in 2006,[4] organises various events and manages volunteer park maintenance get-togethers.[5] Projects have included installation of a drinking water fountain.
North of the park is Dot Hill, a former allotment site that has now reverted to grassland and scrub, or 'emergent woodland'. A small stream runs at the eastern end.[1]
