You probably never knew that an inner city park could have this much variety, hiddens secrets, and simple enjoyment. Battersea Park is situated in London, just a couple of miles south of Marble Arch. It is considered by many to be the most interesting of all the London Parks.
This web site intends to tell the story, past, present and future, of all aspects of the Park, and to encourage people to do a bit more than just walk the dog, or play football.
The most obvious wildlife in the Park are the birds living on or around the lake. While feeding the ducks you will often see Herons, Cormorants and Grebes. These are just a few of the many types of bird commonly seen in the Park.
Not so often noticed are the many varieties of trees, some of them record breaker
s.
Historic and attractive gardens are found in all corners, although they may not be how the original creators envisaged.
The Park has a facinating history, leading from a duel in the marshlands before the Park was built, through to the FunFair and Gardens of the Festival of Britain in the 1950s. The area has some major landmarks nearby, such as Battersea Power Station, and the Battersea Dogs Home.
This website is undergoing a major overhaul. If you have any photographs or stories you would like to contribute, or just suggestions, please do contact us by email at the address shown below. For other enquiries please have a look at our contacts
Summer of Music !
With summer at last arriving there is live music on at La Gondola al Parco (the cafe by the lake) Tuesdays (7-10pm), Fridays (7-10pm), Saturdays and Sundays (2:30-6pm), with a BBQ.
Friends AGM
The Friends Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 7th July, starting 7:30pm, at All Saints Church, 100 Prince of Wales Drive, SW11. This is your chance to meet the Friends Committee, Wandsworth Council's Park Managment and other enthusiastic Park users. Refreshments will be available. Please do come along and let us know your views.
Winter Garden Progress
Landscaping at the Winter Garden was completed in April with only key trees and shrubs remaining, forming the foundation of the garden. The spaces opened up will be replanted with a range of trees for winter interest with shrubs, perennials and bulbs grouped beneath them. The planting list includes no fewer than 303 trees and shrubs, 22,375 perennials and 46,780 bulbs. Depending on the funds raised, it is hoped that planting will start this autumn. Meanwhile the open area has been sown with grass and wild flowers.