Kennington Park is full of hidden life — from bees, stag beetles, bats, swallows and butterflies to old trees and nesting birds. The Nature Trail in the park once helped visitors notice these wonders, but the signs have faded and the stories they told are almost lost. Now, Friends of Kennington Park with the help of Orokolo Nature Clubs are planning to revive and expand the Kennington Park Nature Trail — to celebrate the park’s wildlife, teach future generations, and connect

Kennington Park’s legendary 1970s skatebowl – known as Kenny – is under threat. After years of planning and hard work, Lambeth Council is now considering pulling the funding that was allocated to restore it. This isn’t just about skateboarding. The project would bring a much-loved community space back to life – restoring the historic bowl, adding safe spectator areas and ramped access, and opening up the overgrown surroundings so the bowl is part of the park again. Friends of

At dusk on Saturday, September 27th , Lambeth's nature expert, Dr Iain Boulton, will lead our Autumn Bat Hunt! As autumn approaches, the...

It's our AGM ... Join us at Durning Library on Tuesday, September 23rd, 7.30pm . We'll share drinks & light refreshments from 7.00pm ,...

On Saturday, September 20th , Marietta from the Friends will lead a history walk around Kennington Park – South London's first public...

Our monthly volunteer gardening sessions in the Flower Garden restart next Sunday, September 14th after a summer break. Catherine and...

There are some glorious trees in Kennington Park... not only are they beautiful – they clean our air, provide habitats for wildlife and...

On Thursday 14th August , from 2 until 4pm, Surrey Cricket and the English Cricket Board are delivering a press day on the new...

A free fun day for all the family! We're still working hard, with our partners Melanin Health & Wellness, to find funding to run another...

Well – the spring bulbs have died back, the blossom is just about over, and the park's trees are looking green & gorgeous in their spring...

What a team! Lots of energetic volunteers turned out for our session in March – the sun shone, the birds sang. And the beady-eyed spotted...

Yes! Our Easter Egg Hunt is happening! We are delighted to report that four lovely local mums have volunteered to run our egg-stremely...

On Saturday April 12th , Marietta Crichton Stuart, local historian and chair of the Friends, will lead a history walk around the park....