1895

 6th April. Telegraph Hill Park formally opened to public by Chairman of the London County Council, Mr (later Sir) Arthur Arnold.  Booklet is published to commemorate the opening, with text by J.J .Sexby. "The leading idea of the design has been to adapt and accentuate the natural features of the ground, with only such modifications and additions as were necessary or desirable to give the greatest opportunities of enjoyment to the public. "

"The layingout has been carried out by the Parks SubDepartment from the designs of the chief officer. The estimated cost for this portion of the work was £4, 165... The boundary railing, bandstand and other buildings have been executed by the Works department qf the Council, from the designs and under the supervision of the architect.  The estimated cost of these works is £3,445."

1916

Shelters installed, WCs built below the bandstand.   Surrounding housing and roads fully developed. New central path, drinking fountain and grass tennis courts in the Upper Park.

1930s

Hard tennis courts laid out in upper park. Park-keepers stores built in SE corner (later to become a Rose Garden, then a play area and now to be laid out as a picnic area).  Miniature golf course laid out next to tennis courts (removed during WWII)

1940

Nos 34 & 36 Kitto Road bombed during World War 11. Both houses demolished and site incorporated into park. The park gates and the majority of the original railings removed to provide iron for the war effort

1960s

South pond drained owing to maintenance costs. Drinking fountain in Lower Park removed.  Path in Upper Park realigned to take in nos 34 & 36 Kitto Road.  New staff building in SW corner (former back gardens of 34 & 36 Kitto Road).   New Rose Garden laid out on site of old bothy.

1968

North pond filled in.    Play equipment added in Lower Park and Generations Club built.

1971

Management of Telegraph Hill Park handed to London Borough of Lewisham from Greater London Council.

1970s

Bandstand demolished and area becomes 5-a-side play area.  Park wardens withdrawn and toilet block closed.

1992

Tops of the remaining original railings cut off for safety reasons.