Yeah. I lived near Crystal Palace park for 20+ years. I'd take my girls down to the old zoo, maze, boating lake and to see the dinosaurs Before that, I used to go skateboarding there with my brother and cousins and in between, I went to the athletics.
I saw Sergei Bubka in the early 80's. I was right up close to the pole vault and still can't get over how high he jumped. I saw Ed Moses, Carl Lewis, Ovett, Colin Jackson, you name it. Okay, the roads came to a halt for hours before and after but it was a good venue with great memories. I hope it survives and the White Elephant gets knocked down.