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# admin: Charity that help with the running of Wimbledon Park

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## Posts
- [FOWP Bulletin 2023-05: Revelstoke Road Entrance Improvements Update 12 April 2024 (original update May 2023)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-bulletin-2023-05-revelstoke-road-entrance-improvements-update): FOWP Bulletin 2023-05: Please click here to see this bulletin with updates on the proposed improvements to the Revelstoke Road entrance and see the images below, which were updated on 12 April 2024:
- [Thank you Bridgestone and Merityre Southfields for a Generous Donation to our Charitable Cause !](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/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.
- [Questionnaire On How The AELTC Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2026 Affected Other Users Of Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/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:
- [AELTC Contact Numbers for Problems During Wimbledon Tennis & Horse Close Wood To Be Fenced Off For 2 Weeks](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/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.
- [Bird Walk: Sunday 14th June 2026, Wimbledon Park, 8:30am, Meet at the Home Park Road Entrance](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-nature-tours): Friends of Wimbledon Park have planned nature walks in the park over the next few months.
- [FREE Pebble Treasure Hunt for Kids This Bank Holiday Weekend Sunday 24th May 2026](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/free-pebble-treasure-hunt-for-kids-this-bank-holiday-weekend-sunday-24th-may-2026): 🌞HEY HEY HEY EVERYONE! ☀️
- [Consultation: Horse Close Wood Management Plan](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/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 link: https://forms.gle/LATu7CWGSibYACQC6
- [Volunteer Vacancies – General Secretary, Facebook Editor, Commercial Events Monitoring, Volunteer Team Leaders](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/volunteer-vacancies-2026-04-19): 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.
- [April 18th Day of Local Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces. Join FOWP for Morning Presentations on Wimbledon Park + Family Historical Walk 2pm](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/april-18th-day-of-local-action-for-nature-parks-and-green-spaces-join-fowp-for-presentations-on-wimbledon-park): April 18th has been designated as "Day of Local Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces."
- [FOWP CIO AGM Agenda, Annual Report 2026 and Accounts For The Year Ended 31 December 2025](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-annual-report-2026): Please see the AGM Agenda (CIO FOWP); FOWP Annual Report 2026 and the Accounts For The Year Ended 31 December 2025.
- [FOWP Community Newsletter February 2026](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-community-newsletter-february-2026): See below the Friends of Wimbledon Park Community Newsletter for February 2026:
- [Volunteering Opportunities With Friends of Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/volunteering-opportunities-with-friends-of-wimbledon-park): Friends of Wimbledon Park carry out a number of volunteering activities in the park, including a regular session - usually on Friday mornings, where we carry out tasks such as pruning, mulching, clearing the glade in Horse Close Wood, etc - see the "jobs to do" bulletin" and volunteers briefing for more details.
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park Newsletter, December 2025](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-newsletter-december-2025): Please see the first in a regular series of newsletters from Friends of Wimbledon Park.
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park Tour – Saturday 24th January 2026, 2pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-tour): Join Friends of Wimbledon Park for a sociable stroll with neighbours on Saturday 24th January 2026 - meet 2pm at the Home Park Road entrance. No need to book - all welcome.
- [Padel Tennis: FOWP Submission on Planning Application Merton 25/P1820 Wimbledon Park Athletics Stadium – Temporary Installation of Padel Courts](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/padel-tennis-fowp-submission-on-planning-application-merton-25-p1820-wimbledon-park-athletics-stadium-temporary-installation-of-padel-courts): See below the Friends of Wimbledon Park submission on planning application Merton 25/P1820Wimbledon Park Athletics Stadium – temporary installation of Padel Courts.
- [Let’s add some colour to Wimbledon Park !  Please join us planting daffodil bulbs on Sunday 16th Nov 1pm – 2pm](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/lets-add-some-colour-to-wimbledon-park-please-join-us-planting-daffodil-bulbs-on-sunday-16th-nov-1pm-2pm): Join Friends of Wimbledon Park for Daffodil bulb planting to on Sunday 16th November.All welcome but spaces limited. Register here: https://volunteersignup.org/9BC8P
- [Bridgestone and Merityre Southfields Donate to Charity: Friends of Wimbledon Park and St. Michael’s Church](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/bridgestone-and-merityre-southfields-donate-to-charity-friends-of-wimbledon-park-and-st-michaels-church): Bridgestone Tyres and Merityre Southfields are donating money to two local charities: St Michael’s Church and Friends of Wimbledon Park.
- [Minutes of the Annual General Meeting Held on 1st October 2025](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/minutes-of-the-annual-general-meeting-held-on-1st-october-2025): See below the minutes of the 1st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CIO Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP held on Wednesday 1st October 2025, The minutes are deemed to be "draft" until formally approved at the next AGM.
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park “Tree Walk”, Sunday 26th October, 2pm-4pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-site-tour): Dr., Dave Dawson, a local environmental scientist and advisor to Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead a "tree walk" in Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home Park Road entrance at 2pm on Sunday 26th October.
- [Annual General Meeting 1st October 2025, 6pm – Agenda and Papers. To be held in the Watersports Meeting Room (Bowling Pavilion)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/annual-general-meeting-1st-october-2025-6pm-agenda-and-papers-to-be-held-in-the-watersports-meeting-room-bowling-pavilion): The 1st Annual General Meeting of Friends of Wimbledon Park as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation will be held on 1st October 2025, starting 6pm, in the Watersports Meeting Room, Bowling Pavilion, Wimbledon Park.
- [Wimbledon Park Noise Report Form for Park Events](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/wimbledon-park-noise-report-form-for-park-events): Friends of Wimbledon Park noise report log/form: https://forms.gle/9zD5ZCD1c4F1XVbD8. See guidelines below.
- [“Family Colour Run” Charity Event in Wimbledon Park, Sunday 28th September, 1-4pm, Great Field](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/family-colour-run-charity-event-in-wimbledon-park-sunday-28th-september-1-4pm-great-field): Book your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-colour-run-tickets-1575868929389
- [Tree Works in Wimbledon Park: Summer – Autumn 2025](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/tree-works-in-wimbledon-park-summer-autumn-2025): Merton Council and their contractor have made us aware of the following recent and planned tree works:
- [Report on the Wimbledon Tennis Fortnight 2025 – Impact on the Public Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/report-on-the-wimbledon-tennis-fortnight-2025-impact-on-the-public-wimbledon-park): See this Friends of Wimbledon Park report on the Wimbledon Fortnight and the impact on the public park - especially in relation to AELTC car parking, camping and queuing.
- [Join our litter picking session on Sunday 1st June 2025, 10am. Meet at the Tennis Kiosk near the Café](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/join-our-litter-picking-session): Friends of Wimbledon Park will be organising this summer’s first litter picking session on the 1st of June. Everyone is welcome to join us!
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park Site Tour Sunday 27th April, 2pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-site-tour-saturday-18th-january-2pm-meet-at-home-park-road-entrance): Nick Steiner, Chair of Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead our next tour of Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home Park Road entrance.The tour will last one hour. All are welcome. There is no need to book. This is a great chance to learn about the rich and varied heritage and ecology of Wimbledon Park. We hope to see you there!'
- [Minutes of the Special Meeting Held 4th March 2025 to Transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/minutes-of-the-special-meeting-held-4th-march-2025-to-transition-to-a-charitable-incorporated-organisation): Please click here to see the minutes of the special meeting held on 4th March 2025 for Friends of Wimbledon Park to transition from an unincorporated voluntary organisation to a Charitable Incorporated organisation.
- [Wimbledon Park Waterfall Area Consultation February 2025](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/wimbledon-park-waterfall-area-consultation-february-2025): Repairs to the steps and other sections are required, it is unsafe, and it has been closed for some time.
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park Becomes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-becomes-a-charitable-incorporated-organisation-cio): The Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) became a registered charity (1211838) on 23rd January 2025, which offers benefits such as limited liability for members, improved fundraising capabilities, discounts on fees from some organisations, and tax advantages including VAT relief on donations and grants, plus eligibility for reduced (5%) or zero VAT rates on certain goods and services.
- [Special Meeting to Discuss the Transition of FOWP to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Tuesday 4th March 2025, 16:00](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/special-meeting-to-discuss-the-transition-of-fowp-to-a-charity-incorporated-organisation-tuesday-4th-march-2025-1600): Please click here to see the agenda for the special meeting of FOWP (Friends of Wimbledon Park) to be held in the Training Room at the Bowling Pavilion, at 16:00 (4pm) on Tuesday 4th March 2025, to discuss the transition of FOWP to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
- [FOWP Bulletin: AELTC and the Public Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-bulletin-aeltc-and-the-public-park): Please see this update from Friends of Wimbledon Park regarding AELTC and the Public Park:
- [FOWP Volunteer Job Vacancies](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-volunteer-job-vacancies): We currently have 5 volunteer job vacancies (unpaid) (click here to open the job descriptions).
- [FOWP General Meeting & Forum Meeting Minutes 2024-10-29 (29th October 2024) and Updated Constitution](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-general-meeting-forum-meeting-minutes-2024-10-29-29th-october-2024-and-updated-constitution): Please click here to see the minutes of the FOWP General meeting held on 29th October 2024.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-10-29 (Tuesday 29th October 2024, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-agenda-2024-10-29-tuesday-29th-october-2024-730pm): FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-10-29: Please click here to see the agenda with chair’s report for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 29th October 2024, 7:30pm (following the General Meeting) at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ.
- [FOWP General Meeting Agenda 29 October 2024, 19:30 at Wimbledon Park Hall](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-general-meeting-agenda-29-october-2024-1930-at-wimbledon-park-hall): Please click here to see the FOWP General Meeting Agenda 29 October 2024, to be held at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ, starting at 19:30 (7:30pm).
- [GLA Stage 3 Report and Hearing Documents for the AELTC Planning Application](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/gla-stage-3-report-and-hearing-documents-for-the-aeltc-planning-application): On 19th September 2024 the officers of the Greater London Authority (GLA) Planning Department published their stage 3 report on the AELTC plans for Wimbledon Park, ahead of the GLA Hearing of the AELTC planning application, to be held on Friday 27th September 2024 - starts 10am, doors open 8:30am
- [GLA Hearing for AELTC Wimbledon Park Project Friday 27th September 10am (Doors Open 8:30) + Join the Demonstration Outside City Hall](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/gla-hearing-friday-27th-september-join-the-demonstration): GLA Hearing for AELTC Wimbledon Park Project Friday 27th September 10am (Doors Open 8:30) + Join the Demonstration Outside City Hall for Save Wimbledon Park 8:30-9am
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2024-07-16 (16th July 2024)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-notes-2024-07-16-16th-july-2024): FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2024-07-16
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-07-16 (Tuesday 16th July 2024, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-agenda-2024-07-16-tuesday-16th-july-2024-730pm): FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-07-16: Please click here to see the agenda with chair’s report for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 16th July 2024, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ.
- [Merton Heritage Strategy 2021-2025 Development Plan – May 2024 Update](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/merton-heritage-strategy-2021-2025-development-plan-october-2023-update): Please click here to read the Merton Heritage Strategy 2021-2025 Development Plan - May 2024 Update
- [Latest Objections Submitted to the GLA Regarding the AELTC Planning Application](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/latest-objections-submitted-to-the-gla-regarding-the-aeltc-planning-application): Please see the following objections recently submitted to the GLA:
- [Table Tennis and Pétanque News](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/table-tennis-and-petanque-news): The Merton Greenspace Team are just awaiting final designs for the bases for 2 Hard Standing Table Tennis Tables and 1 Pétanque Court to be fitted in the area shown in the picture, as agreed at a previous site meeting with Friends of Wimbledon Park and Ward Councillors Jil Hall in April 2024.
- [Wimbledon Park Waterfall Area Consultation April 2024](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/wimbledon-park-waterfall-area-consultation-april-2024): Please click here to see this consultation on the future of the waterfall area in Wimbledon Park.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2024-04-23 (23rd April 2024)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-notes-2024-04-23): FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2024-04-23
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-04-23 (Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-agenda-2024-04-23-tuesday-23rd-april-2024-730pm): FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-04-23: Please click here to see the agenda with chair’s report for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ.
- [FOWP AELTC planning application (9) further response to GLA](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-aeltc-planning-application-9-further-response-to-gla): Please click here to read the FOWP AELTC planning application (9) further response to GLA.
- [FOWP Annual General Meeting 20 March 2024: Minutes, Annual Report & Financial Statement](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-annual-general-meeting-20-march-2024-agenda-annual-report): Please click here to see the minutes of the 12th AGM Meeting held in St. Barnabas Church on 20th March 2024 at 8pm.
- [FOWP 12th Annual General Meeting Agenda 20th March 2024](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-12th-annual-general-meeting-agenda-20th-march-2024): Please click here to see the agenda for the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Wimbledon Park, to be held on 20th March 2024 at St. Barnabas Church (Patio Hall), Lavenham Road. (enter from Merton Road).
- [Horse Close Wood and Ivy – Someone Has Chopped Down The Ivy in Horse Close Wood Causing Significant Harm to Wildlife and Trees](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/horse-close-wood-and-ivy-someone-has-chopped-down-the-ivy-in-horse-close-wood-causing-significant-harm-to-wildlife-and-trees): Please click here to see this report: Someone Has Chopped Down The Ivy in Horse Close Wood Causing Significant Harm to Wildlife and Trees.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2024-01-16 (16th January 2024)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-notes-2024-01-16): FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2024-01-16
- [FOWP response to GLA regarding the AELTC Planning Application to build on Wimbledon Park – Grade II* Heritage, Metropolitan Open Land](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-response-to-gla-regarding-aeltc): Please click here to read this response from Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) response to the Greater London Authority (GLA) regarding the AELTC Planning Application to build on Wimbledon Park - Grade II* Heritage, Metropolitan Open Land.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda 2024-01-16 (Tuesday 16th January 2024, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-agenda-2024-01-16): FOWP Forum Meeting 2024-01-16: Please see the agenda with chair’s report for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 16th January 2024, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2023-11-07 (7th November 2023)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-notes-2023-11-07): FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2023-11-07
- [FOWP Response to Merton Case Officer’s Report re Planning Applications Merton 21/P2900, Wandsworth 2021/3609 at Wimbledon Park Golf Club](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-response-to-merton-case-officers-report): Click here to see our response to the Case Officer Report Agenda item 5 for the Development and Planning Applications Committee meeting 26th October 2023.
- [2023-10-10 FOWP Volunteers Jobs List](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/2023-10-10-fowp-volunteers-jobs-list): Please click here to see the latest 2023-10-10 FOWP Volunteers Jobs List.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting 2023-11-07 (Tuesday 7th November 2023, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-agenda-2023-10-17-tuesday-17th-october-2023-730pm): FOWP Forum Meeting 2023-11-07: Please click here to see the agenda with chair’s report for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 7th November 2023, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ.
- [Horse Close Wood and Neighbours](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/horse-close-wood-and-neighbours): Please click here to see this report on how Horse Close Wood (Wimbledon Park) and neighbouring properties impact each other.
- [Wimbledon Fortnight Report 2023](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/wimbledon-fortnight-report-2023): Please click here to see this Wimbledon Fortnight Report from our Chairman, Nick Steiner, on the Wimbledon Championships and the impact on Wimbledon Park.
- [A Tree and Woodland Strategy For Wimbledon Park – March 2022, Dr. Dave Dawson](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/a-tree-and-woodland-strategy-for-wimbledon-park-march-2022-dr-dave-dawson): Please click here to see this Tree and Woodland Strategy document that Dr. Dawson drafted in March 2022.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Minutes 2023-07-18 (18th July 2023)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-minutes-2023-07-18): FOWP Forum Meeting Minutes 2023-07-18
- [FOWP Forum Agenda 2023-07-18 (Tuesday 18th July 2023, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-agenda-2023-07-18): FOWP Forum Agenda 2023-07-18: Please click here to see the agenda with chair's report for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 18th July 2023, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ. If you are unable to access the agenda via the website, please request a PDF copy to be emailed to you by using the contact form.
- [The Wimbledon Society: Environmental Objections to the AELTC Planning Application for Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-wimbledon-society-environmental-objections-to-the-aeltc-planning-application-for-wimbledon-park): Environmental Objections to the AELTC Planning Application.
- [Wimbledon Park Nature Blog April 2023: Dr. David Dawson On Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/wimbledon-park-nature-blog-april-2023): Wimbledon Park Nature Blog April 2023: Dr. David Dawson is an environmental scientist who advises Friends of Wimbledon Park on all matters relating to nature within the park. Please click here to see his latest updated blog for April 2023
- [Update from Merton Council on Wimbledon Park Sandpit, Splashpool, Adventure Golf and Water Feature](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/2024-04-23-wimbledon-park-landscape-features-update): 2024-04-23 Wimbledon Park Landscape Features Update
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2023-04-18 (18th April 2023)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-meeting-notes-2023-04-18): FOWP Forum Meeting Notes 2023-04-18
- [2023-04 FOWP Bulletin City Nature Challenge, April 2023](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/2023-04-fowp-bulletin-city-nature-challenge): 2023-04 FOWP Bulletin City Nature Challenge, April 2023
- [2023-04-12 WPRA Day v Shropshire as Material Consideration for Planning (12 April 2023)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/2023-04-12-wpra-day-v-shropshire-as-material-consideration-for-planning): 2023-04-12 WPRA Day v Shropshire as Material Consideration for Planning: Please click here to see this further planning objection from the Wimbledon Park Residents' Association in relation to AELTC application to develop Wimbledon Park Golf Course (Merton 21/P2900, Wandsworth 2021/3609).
- [FOWP Bulletin 2023-03: Delivering Wimbledon Park from the Historic England’s ‘At Risk Register’ (March 2023)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-bulletin-2023-03): FOWP Bulletin 2023-03: Please click here to see this bulletin from Friends of Wimbledon Park with updates on the efforts being made to deliver Wimbledon Park from the Historic England 'At Risk Register'.
- [FOWP 11th AGM Minutes 2023-03-16 (16th March 2023](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-11th-agm-minutes-2023-03-16): FOWP 11th AGM Minutes 2023-03-16 (16th March 2023: Please click here to see the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 16th March 2023.
- [FOWP Forum Agenda 2023-04-18 (Tuesday 18th April 2023, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-agenda-2023-04-18): FOWP Forum Agenda 2023-04-18: Please click here to see the agenda for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 18th April 2023, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ.
- [FOWP Annual General Meeting 16 March 2023: Agenda, Annual Report and Accounts](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-annual-general-meeting-16-march-2023): Please click here to see the agenda for the 11th AGM Meeting to be held in St. Barnabas Church at 8pm.
- [A Public Lakeside Walk for Wimbledon Park ?](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/public-lakeside-walk): Please click here to read about the public lakeside walk proposed for Wimbledon Park.
- [FOWP 11th Annual General Meeting Agenda 16th March 2023](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-11th-annual-general-meeting-agenda): Please click here to see the agenda for the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Wimbledon Park, to be held on 16th March 2023 at St. Barnabas Church, Lavenham Road.
- [Objection to London Wildlife Trust Endorsement of AELTC Planning Application](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/objection-to-london-wildlife-trust-endorsement-of-aeltc-planning-application): ...read more
- [AELTC Wimbledon Park Project Map Illustrating Hard Surfaces from the  Planning Application](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/aeltc-wimbledon-park-project-map): This map has been put together from the various AELTC Wimbledon Park Project planning application documents and highlighted to illustrate all the buildings, roads / tracks and other hard surfaces.
- [FOWP Quarterly Forum Meeting Notes, 17th January 2023](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-notes-2023-01-17): Please see these notes of the Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) Forum meeting held on 18th October 2022.
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park 6th Response To AELTC Planning Application](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-aeltc-6th-submission): This is the Friends of Wimbledon Park 5th response to the AELTC planning application.
- [FOWP Forum Agenda 2023-01-17 (Tuesday 17th January 2023, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-agenda-2023-01-17): FOWP Forum Agenda 2023-01-17: Please click here to see the agenda for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 17th January 2023, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ. (There will now be an option to join by zoom this time).
- [Capability Brown’s Wimbledon Park – A History, August 2016 (v0.3). Dr. David Dawson](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/capability-browns-wimbledon-park-a-history): Capability Browns Wimbledon Park - A History: Please click here to see this pamphlet published by Dr. David Dawson in August 2016 (v0.3).
- [Thin Ice Warning | Wimbledon Park Lake December 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/thin-ice-warning-wimbledon-park-lake-december-2022): Merton Council warnings have been put up around Wimbledon Park Lake by Merton Council and Idverde.
- [AELTC Letter 2022-12-08: to the Chief Executive Regarding the 1993 Promise of a Dedicated Public Walkway Around the Lake](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/aeltc-letter-2022-12-08): AELTC Letter 2022-12-08: Please click here: to see this letter from Friends of Wimbledon Park to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club's Chief Executive Sally Bolton regarding the promise and contractual commitment with the London Borough of Merton made in 1993 to provide a dedicated public walkway around Wimbledon Park lake, as soon as practicable after golf ceases permanently.
- [Wimbledon Park Volunteer Tree Planting on 25 and 26 November (FOWP Bulletin 3rd November 2022)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-bulletin-2022-11-03): The next FOWP tree planting will be held on Friday 25 November (10am-1pm aged 16 years and over only) and Saturday 26 November (10am-1pm aged 16 years and over only), with a special family session for children under 16 years of age to help plant acorns and cuttings on the Saturday (11am-midday).
- [FOWP Bulletin 29 October 2022 – Updates on Revelstoke Road Entrance Improvements](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-bulletin-2022-10-29): Please click here: Bulletin 29th October 2022 - updates on the Revelstoke Road Improvements.
- [FOWP Quarterly Forum Meeting Notes, 18th October 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-notes-2022-10-18): Please see these notes of the Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) Forum meeting held on 18th October 2022.
- [FOWP Forum Agenda 2022-10-18 (Tuesday 18th October 2022, 7:30pm)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-agenda-2022-10-18): FOWP Forum Agenda 2022-10-18: Please click here to see the agenda for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 18th October 2022, 7:30pm at Wimbledon Park Hall, 170 Arthur Road, SW19 8AQ. (There will now be an option to join by zoom this time).
- [FOWP Bulletin September 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-bulletin-september-2022): See this September 2022 bulletin with updates on
- [Nature Blog September 2022: Dr. David Dawson on Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/nature-blog-september-2022): Dr. David Dawson is an environmental scientist who advises Friends of Wimbledon Park on all matters relating to nature within the park. Please see his latest updated blog for September 2022.
- [Blue-green Algae – Toxic Poisoning in Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/blue-green-algae-toxic-poisoning-in-wimbledon-park): Friends of Wimbledon Park were very saddened to hear of a dog that recently suffered toxic poisoning from blue-green algae in Wimbledon Park. The dog in question was taken straight to a local veterinary but still nearly died and is now suffering paralysis.
- [1993 Covenant Between AELTC and London Borough of Merton](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/1993-covenant-between-aeltc-and-london-borough-of-merton): Please see this scanned copy of the 1993 Covenant Between AELTC and London Borough of Merton and a link to a briefing note which explains the background and relevance to the current AELTC Wimbledon Park Project planning application.
- [Daylighted Brook at Work: FOWP Bulletin 25 August 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/bulletin-daylighted-brook-at-work): Daylighted Brook at Work. Heavy rain fell overnight and into the morning of 25 August 2022. See this bulletin for details of the daylighted brook 'at work'.
- [Volunteer Organiser Required for Friends of Wimbledon Park (Unpaid)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/volunteer-organiser-required): Volunteer Organiser Required. FOWP has several volunteer activities including tree planting, watering during hot weather / droughts, flower bed planting / maintenance, meadow maintenance, weeding, litter picking etc. The organiser role requires around 2 hours work per week (see the job description for more details) and would suit someone who has previous experience as an administrator or manager.
- [1993 Covenant Letter: Wimbledon Society Further Letter of Objection](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/1993-covenant-letter): 1993 Covenant Letter: Please see this further letter of objection from the Wimbledon Society to Merton Council, reminding them that the Wimbledon Park golf course lands are subject to a Covenant between AELTC and the Council that prevents any development, put in place to satisfy Merton’s public promise to the Wimbledon Society and others.
- [MPs Joint Statement Regarding the Proposed AELTC Wimbledon Park Project, August 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/mps-joint-statement): Please see this joint statement by Stephen Hammond MP and Fleur Andersen MP regarding the proposed AELTC Wimbledon Park project.
- [FOWP Quarterly Forum Meeting Minutes, 19th July 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-minutes-2022-07-19): Please see these minutes of the Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) Forum meeting held at 5pm on 19th July 2022.
- [Save Wimbledon Park – AELTC Planning Application – Call to Action, July 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/save-wimbledon-park-aeltc-july-2022): The AELTC’s planning application still continues. Just last month the AELTC updated their application with 60 new documents. The AELTC describes the amendments as “minor”, and the core principles of the scheme are unchanged: there will still be an 8,000 seat stadium and 38 courts built on Capability Brown’s historical Metropolitan Open Land. The new park remains “permissive” rather than “public” and contains a 30,000sqft Central Maintenance Hub for all the new courts.
- [Friends of Wimbledon Park 5th Response To AELTC Planning Application](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-wimbledon-park-5th-response-to-aeltc-planning-application): This is the Friends of Wimbledon Park 5th response to the AELTC planning application.
- [FOWP Forum Meeting Agenda Tuesday 19th July 2022, 7:30pm (Zoom only)](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-agenda-2022-07-19): Please see the agenda for the FOWP quarterly Forum Meeting to be held Tuesday 19th July 2022, 7:30pm on Zoom only.
- [Nature Blog June 2022: Dr. David Dawson on Wimbledon Park, June and May 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/nature-blog-june-2022): Dr. David Dawson is an environmental scientist who advises Friends of Wimbledon Park on all matters relating to nature within the park. Please see his latest updated blog for February 2022.
- [Volunteer Treasurer Required for Friends of Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/volunteer-treasurer): Volunteer Treasurer: Our current Treasurer is moving out of the area and has resigned. We are looking for a replacement volunteer. The role requires around 2-3 hours work per month and would suit someone who either has previous experience as a Treasurer or/and is a qualified accountant.
- [FOWP Quarterly Forum Meeting Minutes, 19th April 2022](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-forum-minutes-2022-04-19): Please see these minutes of the Friends of Wimbledon Park (FOWP) Forum meeting held at 5pm on 18th April 2022.

## Pages
- [The Lake](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-park/the-lake): Created in the 1760s by Capability Brown, it is a home for nature, an important location for watersports and a focal point for visitors who enjoy the fine views.
- [History](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-park/history): Wimbledon Park has Grade II* listed status from English Heritage, reflecting its national importance.
- [Join Us](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/join-us): We welcome people and organisation who are interested in preserving this historic London park.
- [Getting Here](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-park/getting-here): Getting to the park by public transport is easy, so if you’re too far away to walk or cycle, we recommend you travel by bus or tube and take the strain off the two small car parks. There are entrances for pedestrians and vehicles on Revelstoke Road in the east and Wimbledon Park Road in the northwest. There is also a pedestrian entrance on Home Park Road.
- [News](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/news): Latest Wimbledon Park News, Committee Papers and bulletins Follow us on social media for more up to date news and events: Follow Us: Facebook Follow Us: Instagram Follow Us: Bluesky
- [Gallery](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-park/gallery): Photographs of Wimbledon Park, mostly taken by our members and supporters
- [Calendar](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/about/calendar): This calendar contains Friends of Wimbledon Park meetings and events, plus community and commercial events that we have been told about.
- [Key Documents](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/about/key-documents): Here you will find key documentation for the Friends of Wimbledon Park organisation.
- [Facilities and Clubs](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-park/facilities-and-clubs): Wimbledon Park has a good range of sports and other facilities and is used by a number of clubs:
- [Wimbledon Park](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/the-park/wimbledon-park): Managing Wimbledon Park, and planning for its future, is complicated by the fact that the land is owned by three different organisations.
- [About FOWP](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/about/about-fowp): Friends of Wimbledon Park ("FOWP") is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO): Charity Number 1211838
- [Sitemap](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/sitemap): Sitemap
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/privacy-policy): This privacy policy sets out how Friends of Wimbledon Park ("FOWP") uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
- [Reports & Meetings](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/reports-meetings): FOWP have an annual AGM in March each year and quarterly Forum meetings in April, July, October and January.
- [Contact](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/contact): FOWP welcomes your feedback and ideas about the park.
- [Home](https://www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/): 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.