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Wimbledon Park is the name of an urban park in Wimbledon and also of the suburb south and east of the park and the Wimbledon Park tube station. The park itself is 27 hectares (67 acres) in area. [2] The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is immediately to the west of the park.
- Introduction
- Events
- Facilities
- Visiting The Park
- Tennis Courts at Wimbledon Park
- Using The Lake
- Friends of Wimbledon Park
- Contact Us
Located next to the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon Park is one of the largest in Merton, and has many facilities including a large lake, athletics track, play areas, tennis courts, paddling pool and adventure golf.
There are entrances for vehicles and pedestrians on Revelstoke Road in the east and Wimbledon Park Road in the northwest. There is also a pedestrian entrance on Home Park Road. Google Maps
Book online on the ClubSpark website Booking is recommended during summer months. You can also turn up, pay and play if a court is available. Open Monday to Friday 8am-9pm (8am-5pm in winter); Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm (8am-5pm in winter). Cancellations must be made via the ClubSpark website at least 24 hours before the start time of your booking...
Swimming is not allowed in the lake. There are several alternatives including open air swimming pools, lidos and natural spots - see Open Water Swimming Venues - Swim England websiteUsing boats, kayaks, paddle boards and other craft (including remote controlled boats) on the lake is not allowed, unless you are taking part in an activity run by Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre...Fishing: Wimbledon Park Angling Club operates from the 'green' banks of the lake in Wimbledon ParkThe Friends of Wimbledon Park is a voluntary organisation that aims to give a voice to local people, community groups and other interested parties, to protect and enhance this well-loved landscape for future generations. Friends of Wimbledon Park website
idverde Cheam Depot (visits are by appointment only) Cheam Park Tudor Close Cheam SM3 8QS Tel: 020 3876 8806 For Watersports enquiries please contact watersports.wimbledonpark@merton.gov.uk
- Take a wander round Wimbledon Village. You simply can’t take a trip to Wimbledon without paying a visit to the totally charming Wimbledon Village. You’ll instantly forget you’re just 15 minutes from Central London when you’re surrounded by idyllic independent boutiques, cutesy coffee shops, and enchanting eateries.
- Soak up the sunshine in Wimbledon Common. If you’re looking for a little pocket of countryside in the heart of South West London, head on over to Wimbledon Common; a glorious green space that spans over 1000 acres.
- Have a nosey round the Buddhapadipa Temple. Discover the hidden gem that is Wat Buddhapadipa, the first Buddhist temple to have been built in the UK, and the only Thai temple in London.
- Make some furry friends at Deen City Farm. It’s no secret that spending time with animals does wonders for your mental health, so when in Wimbledon, be sure to pay a visit to Deen City Farm, one of London’s oldest city farms.
The Wimbledon Park Project is central to maintaining Wimbledon’s position at the pinnacle of tennis, whilst at the same time offering significant social, economic and environmental improvements for both the local community and all of London.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has confirmed proposals for the creation of London’s first new public park since the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park opened almost a decade ago.
Learn about the history of Wimbledon Park starting around 1280 and how the famous landscape designer Capability Brown eventually shaped the lake and park.
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What is the Wimbledon Park Project? The transformation of the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course has been designed with two core objectives in mind: - to maintain The Championships at the pinnacle of sport, by bringing Qualifying to SW19. - to provide year-round substantial public benefit to those who live locally to the Grounds.
