As for the natural green space supportive of childhood development, the only adjacent site is the Box Hill Gardens, and this has been largely appropriated for the development of the Suburban Rail Loop across the next 20 years.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/time-to-blunt-this-metaphor-on-rate-rises-20231126-p5emw6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

It's perfect for walking around a Christmas market or exploring Box Hill as it's guaranteed to keep you warm, cosy and dry this winter.

Source: https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/christmas-market-one-surreys-best-28010334

It was around this time that the more genteel outdoor picnics of the English started appearing in literature, including Jane Austin’s Emma from 1816 in which a vivid portrait of a rustic picnic box on Box Hill is portrayed.

Source: https://www.yorkshirereporter.co.uk/pack-up-a-picnic-have-a-great-day-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pack-up-a-picnic-have-a-great-day-out

It was played between Box Hill green and Heritage gold, these teams were clearly the best in their groups and were very evenly matched.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-04-03/eastern-pennant-golf-final/