Working together for Wimbledon Park
Wimbledon Park is a Grade II* listed park in the heart of south west London, designed by Capability Brown in the 1760s. The Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) is a “Charitable Incorporated Organisation” (CIO, Charity Number 1211838) 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.
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The Lake
The lake is at the heart of Wimbledon Park. It supports a wealth of wildlife and activities.
History
The famous landscape designer Capability Brown was employed in 1764 by Earl Spencer.
Getting Here
There is excellent public transport via tube (District Line), train and various bus routes.
Latest News, Committee Papers and Bulletins
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Wimbledon Championships Community Panel (WCCP) – Report on The 2026 Championship
Changes made since 2025 ChampionshipsPlease see a short table outlining the changes made to the management of the queue and related Wimbledon Park issues between the 2025 and 2026 Championships. WCCP priorities for 2027 ChampionshipsIn respect of the 2026 Championships, on the back of feedback received from users/dog walkers of
Southfields Harvest – Saturday 26 September 2026, 12-3pm, St Barnabas Church
Friends of Wimbledon Park are delighted to support the Southfields Harvest Festival.Join this free community celebration on Saturday 26 September 2026, 12-3pm, St Barnabas Church, Lavenham Road, SW18 5EP. Come along to enjoy local food, produce, homemade bakes and refreshments. There will be live music, family activities and opportunities to
Bat Watching in Wimbledon Park, Saturday 26th September 2026, Meet by the Watersports Jetty at 18:50
Did you know that every night there are eight species of bat active in Wimbledon Park? Alison Fure, a bat expert, will introduce you to them at sunset on the 26th September. Come to the watersports centre at 18:50 (ten to seven pm) on Saturday 26th. As light fails you’ll
Become a Friend of Wimbledon Park
Formed in 2012, the Friends of Wimbledon Park is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO): Charity Number 1211838, with the aim of preserving, protecting and improving our heritage Wimbledon Park.
We have a long-term vision to protect the green open space and important wildlife habitats, while also striking a healthy balance between the needs of the many different park users, including families, sportspeople, dog walkers, anglers, and others visiting Wimbledon Park.
By supporting our work you can help protect Wimbledon Park for future generations.
Our Supporters
We’re grateful for the generous support of our corporate members whose donations help us to care for Wimbledon Park’s natural environment and community spaces. Their contributions make it possible for us to protect and enhance the natural environment, and to run community events for everyone to enjoy.
To have your logo added here, please join as a corporate member and choose the additional “supporter logo” option