Created in 1890, Dulwich Park is a large public park presenting a range of wildlife habitats. These include some magnificent old pollarded oaks, thought to be relict field boundary markers. In addition there are grassland areas managed as meadows, and a sizeable lake. Dulwich Park of considerable horticultural and historic interest and is a Grade II* listed landscape. It won a Green Flag Award again in 2022. The site is also used by the Southwark Health Walks project as part of the Walking the Way to Health (WHI) scheme.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Dulwich Park
Borough: Southwark
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 29.68 ha
Description
Wildlife
One group of veteran oaks is fenced off and the area mown infrequently to encourage development of a diverse ground flora beneath the trees. This, and the introduction of meadow management, have had an amazing effect increasing local butterfly populations. A sizeable lake supports breeding waterfowl such as tufted duck, coot, mallard and Canada goose, as well as a small collection of captive waterfowl. It is also visited by grey herons, cormorants and grey wagtails. Pipistrelle bats are regularly seen, and there are also reports of the water-loving Daubenton's bat feeding over the lake. An extension to the lake contains a good variety of wetland vegetation.Facilities
Information; horse riding; car parking (at the park entrances); toilets; disabled facilities; cafe; playground; picnic area; sculptures/ monuments; organised walks
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