Battersea Park is a large (83 hectares/200 acres) Victorian park, built between 1854 and 1870. It was formally opened in 1858. In 1998, Wandsworth Council was awarded £7.5 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the restoration of Battersea Park, to reinstate the 19th century landscape features and elements of the Festival of Britain gardens. Wandsworth Council contributed an additional £3.9 million towards the restoration, making it one of the biggest landscape restoration projects in the country. Work commenced in the year 2000, and the restored park was opened by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on 4 June 2004. There is much to enjoy. Features include a grand 1 kilometre riverside promenade, magnificent fountains, a large lake, lakeside cafe, ornamental and ecological areas, many notable trees, sporting facilities, children’s play areas and the Battersea Park Children’s Zoo.
Space to Visit
Open spaces available to the public as destinations for leisure, activities and community engagement
Battersea Park
Borough: Wandsworth
Space type: Park
Area: 80.69 ha
Address: Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4RP
Opening Times
Normally from 8am to dusk. However some gates open earlier and stay open later to allow access to facilities in the park such as sports activities or exhibitions.Check with site manager before visiting.
Facilities
Athletics track; Bowling green; Car parking; Cricket pitch; Cycle paths; Fishing; Horse riding; Junior playing pitch; Petanque; Play for 7-13; Play for over 13s; Play for under 7s; Refreshments; ToiletsOwner
London Borough of WandsworthManager
LB Wandsworth Park/Open Space
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