Welcome to Kennington Park

This much loved open space in south London has two parts; the Victorian Grade II listed park and the park extension to the east, created in the 1960’s.

The park has both a fascinating past and loads to offer in the here and now.  Whether you’re mad on sports, want a coffee, have kids to entertain, dogs to walk or just want to sit and relax, head for Kennington Park.

Explore this website and you’ll find a map of the park all the details on the park’s facilities its history useful publications and who to get in touch with.

There’s also information on the role of the Friends of Kennington Park, our latest projects and how you can support them.

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News

Sign of the times

Ever wondered what some of the things in the park actually used to be? What their historical significance might be? Thanks to new signage installed by the Friends of Kennington Park, the stories behind some of the park's artefacts and buildings have been explained. Read more...

The Flag Goes Up

The Green Flag is a nationally recognised award and is given to public green spaces that meet stringent quality criteria. The award means Kennington Park is now officially an excellent park, and it follows years of concerted effort from the Friends group, Lambeth park's staff and their contractors, Veolia. Read more...

Reporting dangerous dogs

Most of the dogs and dog owners who use Kennington Park do so without any problem. Lately though, there have been reports of serious attacks on dogs by other dogs. Read more...

Deloitte do the business in the park

Volunteers from Deloitte spent the whole day in Kennington Park on the 29th July transforming the rose beds and attacking the undergrowth. Read more...

Kennington Park wins Green Flag status

All that hard work paid off. The Friends are delighted to announce that Kennington Park has just been awarded a Green Flag! Read more...

Flowered up

A Friends appeal for £6,000 has transformed the park’s flower beds into an oasis of colour. Read more...

Putting down roots

The park now has two beautiful new trees – planted either side of the Guy’s roses in front of Prince Consort Lodge. Read more...

Keep fit kids

Children now have their very own fitness trail equipment in the park – and no excuse for taking it easy. Read more...

Help restore the War Memorial

The War Memorial at the Kennington Park Place Gate honours soldiers from the local regiment, The Queen’s, who fell in the two World Wars. Read more...