South Park Gardens is a much-loved and well-used park in Wimbledon. First opened in September 1901, it was restored to its Victorian glory in June 2009 thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Green Flag Award
South Park Gardens is a Green Flag Award winning park. The Green Flag Award is a nationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales.
About the gardens
South Park Gardens is a triangular shaped Victorian garden, laid out in a Beaux-Arts style. It is 2.4 hectares in size and located just off the Broadway in central Wimbledon. It is bordered by Trinity, Dudley and Kings Roads and lies within the South Park Gardens Conservation Area. The gardens have been included in the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Interest as Grade II. The gardens are considered by the London Borough of Merton as a 'flagship' open space due to their historic and horticultural merit.
Facilities
- Ornamental gardens and fountain
- Kiosk
- Flexible performance space
- Community space
- Garden room
- Toilets
Opening hours
You should leave the park at dusk to avoid being locked inside the park.
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 8 AM | Dusk |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays | 9 AM | Dusk |
Management and maintenance plan
The management plan sets out the vision for the improvement and management of South Park Gardens, and provides detailed objectives and action plans.
South Park Gardens Management Plan
History
London Parks & Gardens Trust - South Park Gardens
Friends
The Friends of South Park Gardens group lobbies and raises funds for the gardens and runs a number of popular events in the gardens.
Friends of South Park Gardens Facebook website
Hire
Location
South Park Gardens has entrances on Dudley Road, Kings Road and Trinity Road, Wimbledon.
Contact details
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Cheam Depot (visits are by appointment only)
Cheam Park
Tudor Close
Cheam
SM3 8QS
Tel: 020 3876 8806