The Friends of South Park
SOUTH PARK
Fulham, London SW6 3EB
South Park is in Fulham. Southwest London. The original Edwardian walls that surround the park and the Plane Trees planted over 100 years ago create a sense of a place far removed from the hustle and bustle of London. South Park is close to The Hurlingham Club, the River Thames and New King's Road. Within the Edwardian walls, there are 20 acres of open space with something for everyone.
Trees, flowers, grass, fresh air.
From the early spring to the start of winter, there are flowers in bloom in South Park. Lewis Mock Orange tumbles over the garden walls, Turkish Sage with its green leaves and yellow flowers is a rare sight for many people, and the various roses in all shades from white, through yellow and bright pink, are wonderful. As the seasons change, so does the colour of the trees. In the spring, the Lime Trees and Plane Trees are bright green, and in the autumn, they display spectacular colours from red to dark brown.
Sport in the park
Football is very popular in South Park. On weekends, the park is filled with amateur games and football classes for girls and boys. During the cricket season, there are club games and cricket classes for girls and boys. The tennis courts are busy all year and tennis lessons are available every day of the week. To book a tennis court, click on the following link: lbhf.gov.uk/sport/sports-bookings-and-facilities
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Tennis coaching.
Fortunately, we have two fully qualified LTA instructors working in South Park, Greg Bamford, who can be contacted on winningwithsport.co.uk and Tony Beaton on southparktennis.com
Dog Shows and Picnics in the Park
Every year, The Friends of South Park organise a Picnic in the Park day, which always includes a dog show with lots of prizes to be won. This is all part of the annual Picnic in the Park with lots of stalls selling clothes, cakes, ice cream, pizzas, sandwiches and much much more. The funfair and the band start at 13.00, and hundreds of people spend the afternoon on the lawns in South Park, enjoying food, music, sunshine, and friends and family, with, of course, lots of dogs.
Dogs in the park
South Park is the perfect place to walk a dog. The perimeter paths make a good walk for dog owners, and the trees, bushes, and grass offer plenty of sniffing and smells for even the most particular dogs. The dogs in the park come in all shapes and sizes with everything from Miniature Terriers to Great Danes. Most of the dogs are well-trained, but the more boisterous ones have an enclosed, gated area.
Children, adults, and dogs all share South Park. Dog owners are asked to behave responsibly and clear up after their dog or dogs.
Please put dog waste into the waste bins throughout the park.
Ecology Garden
The ecology garden was the inspiration and creation of Beth Patrick. Beth is no longer with us, but she would be delighted by the way the wildflowers and shrubs she planted create a wonderful display from early spring to the beginning of winter. At the centre of the ecology garden is the pond. The pond is busy all year with fish, dragonflies, butterflies, ducks, ducklings and the ever watchful grey herons. Add to that the Sparrows, Blackbirds, Jays, Wrens, Robins, and many other birds that drink from the pond, and it is a great place just to sit and watch.
Playground for children
ISouth Park playground is the perfect location for young children and their parents. Surrounded on all sides by hedges, discreet fences and safety gates, it is a great place to sit and watch or get involved.
The playground has slides, a zip wire, swings, climbing frames and wooden ships all set among lots of grass and trees. In 2018, the playground was upgraded, making it easier for people with disabilities in the community.
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PS. This is a dog-free zone.
Friends of South Park
The Friends of South Park (FoSP) is a group of local people dedicated to the ongoing improvement, maintenance, and general well-being of South Park, working alongside the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, the park's owners. As a successful pressure group FoSP have been behind many improvements in South Park. The improvements include the restoration of the Edwardian perimeter walls, the refurbishment of the tennis courts, the installation of new cricket nets, the installation of a children's play area, the resurfacing of the netball courts, and, in 2016, the establishment of the Ecology Garden and Pond.
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Facebook. We are active on Facebook and regularly post updates about what is happening in South Park.
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Membership of FoSP is free, and all park users and local residents are encouraged to join. It's a great place to get involved with planting, weeding and looking after this wonderful park. As well as gardening, we need help with organising Picnic in the Park, the RSPB Bird count, the Butterfly count with Conservation Butterfly, and the Bat Count. Joining FoSP is easy and very quick; we need your name, an email address, and ideally a phone number, nothing more. Just click the membership link at the top of the page, fill in a few details, and click send.
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The Parks Police
The Parks Police provide a reassuring uniformed presence in South Park. They work closely with Hammersmith and Fulham Council and the local community to ensure that South Park is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Every year The Parks Police organise a fun dog show in South Park. Everyone is welcome, with prizes for the best puppy, golden oldie, best in the breed, plus, of course, the best-behaved dog and the worst-behaved dog. The money raised goes to The Mayhew, a very worthy charity that cares for cats and dogs in the community, themayhew.org.
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The contact details for the Parks Police are as follows: 0208 753 5999 ​
