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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Consultation: Horse Close Wood Management Plan
The management plan for the wood, agreed with Merton Council and the Friends of Wimbledon Park, is ten years old, so it is being updated. To do this, we the need your views on options for the future of the wood. Please spend five minutes following the questionnaire, using this
International Dawn Chorus Day, Bird Walk: Sunday 3rd May 2026, Wimbledon Park, 8:30am, Meet at the Home Park Road Entrance
Friends of Wimbledon Park have planned nature walks in the park over the next few months. Next is a contribution to this year’s Birds in Greenspaces citizen science exercise: Dr. Dave Dawson will lead a walk for International Dawn Chorus Day, Sunday 3rd May, starting at the Home Park Road
Volunteer Vacancies – General Secretary, Facebook Editor, Commercial Events Monitoring, Volunteer Team Leaders
Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) has a number of volunteer position vacancies, which currently include: General Secretary, Facebook Editor, Commercial Events Monitoring and Volunteer Team Leaders. See the Job Descriptions document for further information. Please use the contact form to let us know if you are interested in helping. FOWP
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