Parks

Brockwell Park is a large park set within a hilly landscape and comprising a network of ponds, trees (including ancient oaks), a walled 'Old English' flower garden and wide, open meadows.

Introduction to Clapham Common

At over 85 hectares in size, Clapham Common is one of London’s largest, and oldest, public open spaces, situated between Clapham, Battersea and Balham.

Kennington Park is large and attractive Victorian-era public park, with winding paths and numerous mature trees, helping create a graceful, historic yet peaceful atmosphere.

Larkhall Park is an local park between Clapham, Stockwell and Vauxhall, which includes artificial and grass football pitches and tennis courts, a children’s playground, and a community garden.

Max Roach Park consists of four small areas of open space running up the eastern side of the A23 Brixton Road from central Brixton to Angell Town.

A small open space in Herne Hill providing a vital ‘green lung’ for local residents.

Palace Road Nature Garden is based on the site of two large houses and their gardens, at 34 and 36 Palace Road, which were demolished in the 1980s.

A large Edwardian-era park located between Camberwell, Brixton and Herne Hill, which still contains many of its original heritage features.

Slade Gardens is a medium-sized open space located between Brixton and Stockwell with facilities for all ages.