Description
A popular medium-sized open space in the heart of Waterloo, with a rich and fascinating history.
Archbishop’s Park sits on what was once part of Lambeth Palace, the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury. In the 19th Century part of the Palace grounds were set aside for use by local people for sports and recreation, and it was opened as a public park in 1901.The park continues to provide a ‘green lung’ for those who live and work in this busy part of central London. As well as a large and popular children’s playground, it contains an extensive set of bookable sports facilities, including artificial grass sports pitches, cricket nets and tennis courts, along with changing rooms and toilets.
Features
- Free
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Facilities include football pitches, tennis courts and a children's playground.
Archbishop’s Park has a vibrant mixture of soft and hard landscaping, including mature trees, herbaceous borders, and numerous wildlife habitats. It also contains a series of community-inspired works of public art, and a small but popular community garden, which is managed by the Friends of Archbishops Park, along with volunteers.
1.38 miles
