THE PARK

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

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Stink pipes
Wandsworth Park has two historic stink (stench) pipes, installed in response to the Great Stink of 1858. Click here to find out more!​

Sculptures
The park is host to two bronze statues, Pygmalion and Nexus, sculpted by local artist Alan Thornhill (1922-2020). Find out more about the the artist and the Putney Sculpture Trail here. 

WILDLIFE AND ECOLOGY

​The Park is home to more than 50 varieties of tree and countless birds,  including Egyptian geese and tawny owls, plus at least 3 species of bat!

Trees in the park
Head to "Our Trees" for further information on the magnificent trees found in Wandsworth Park.

Bird barges - Where cormorants and herons make their home. Find out more here!

Bats in the park
​What makes Wandsworth Park the perfect home for bats? Click on the images below to find out!