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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April 18th Day of Local Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces. Join FOWP for Morning Presentations on Wimbledon Park + Family Historical Walk 2pm
April 18th has been designated as “Day of Local Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces.” Please join Friends of Wimbledon Park in the Watersports Room (part of the old Bowls Pavilion) for all or some of the following presentations (free to all) taking place between 9:45 and 12:45. See
FOWP CIO AGM Agenda, Annual Report 2026 and Accounts For The Year Ended 31 December 2025
Please see the AGM Agenda (CIO FOWP); FOWP Annual Report 2026 and the Accounts For The Year Ended 31 December 2025. The 2nd Annual General Meeting of CIO Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) will be held on Saturday 28th March, 10am at the Bowlers Room, Bowling Pavilion, Wimbledon Park.
FOWP Community Newsletter February 2026
See below the Friends of Wimbledon Park Community Newsletter for February 2026: https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-02-26-Community-newsletter-February-2026.pdf
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