THE PARK

​Wandsworth Park is a Grade II listed Edwardian park on the south bank of the River Thames in Putney, SW London. With wide open spaces, riverside walk, a magnificent avenue of Lime and Plane trees, ornamental gardens, sculptures and sports areas, the park has served the community since 1903.

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Stink pipes
Wandsworth Park has two stink (stench) pipes installed in response to the Great Stink of 1858. Click here to read more.​

Sculptures
We have two bronze statues , Pygmalion and Nexus, sculpted by local artist Alan Thornhill (1922-2020). Read all about the the artist and the Putney Sculpture Trail here. 

WILDLIFE AND ECOLOGY

​The Park is home to over 50 tree varieties, many birds including Egyptian geese and Tawny owls, and at least 3 species of bat.

Trees in the park
Go to EXPLORE TREES and download the app 

Bird barges - Where cormorants and herons make their home. Click here for more.  

Bats in the park
​What makes Wandsworth Park such a good home for bats? Click on right hand image to find out.