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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Thank you Bridgestone and Merityre Southfields for a Generous Donation to our Charitable Cause !
Friends of Wimbledon Park are very grateful to Bridgestone and Merityre Southfields for this very generous joint donation to our charitable cause. For the last several months, customers have been allowed to choose a local charity for Merityre to donate £1 to when they have Bridgestone tyres fitted at Merityre
Questionnaire On How The AELTC Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2026 Affected Other Users Of Wimbledon Park
Please complete this short questionnaire on how the use of the public Wimbledon Park for queuing, camping and related infrastructure by AELTC impacted other users of Wimbledon Park: https://forms.gle/Kzgrit465yzTzZ159
AELTC Contact Numbers for Problems During Wimbledon Tennis & Horse Close Wood To Be Fenced Off For 2 Weeks
Please see below a communication from AELTC with phone numbers to report any problems with queuing / camping etc in Wimbledon Park and surrounding areas during the Wimbledon Tennis Fortnight. Please see the AELTC Community Newsletter for more information about arrangements in the park. Note that Horse Close Wood will
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