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  • 5/5 Dave S. 2 years ago on Google • 579 reviews
    Great big park, friendly enough crowd that seem to be around there. Love the pond, I enjoy running around it. Also a big fan of the Burgess park run. Lots of dogs and dog owners, again, from my experience all friendly. Took my cat there today and he had a lovely time. Some cyclists can be a bit rude, as they think the paths belong to them, but the majority are friendly and it's still a lovely park. Some great coffee in and around too. Also table tennis tables.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ace A. 1 year ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Excellent location for picnics, walks, exercise, pets and for the views. Sunrises and sunsets are really superb here overlooking the water and bridge. Loads of ducks and swans for children to see. Huge park with multiple entrances, which sometimes can be home to local fun fairs and circuses. Good for cycling, skating and kite flying also. Best enjoyed during spring and summer.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan Jose E. 3 years ago on Google
    I especially think that this is a great park to go and enjoy with good friends, have a drink and enjoy its view, its trees and its paths, it has a beautiful and large lake located in the middle of the park, it is perfect to go for a walk in bike or go to have a barbecue, you must bear in mind that in summer it is perfect to enjoy the sun, the people and eat a good ice cream, I live nearby and we frequent it a lot, I like to go sit in one of its pleasant seats and do a call, smoke a cigarette, or simply listen to music while I look at the sky and its landscapes, from various points of the park you can see the great buildings of the city. from London, it is perfect to go and enjoy a little if we are in a good mood, and if we are not then it is good to relax a little and free ourselves from the stress of the monotonous London life, go ahead and meet it, you will surely like it if you go with your friends or with your parents. People usually do a lot of exercise there, they are usually jogging or doing circuits, there is also a place to do a gym and things like that outdoors, you will surely enjoy it, it is a beautiful and attractive park, 7 minutes by bike from the station Elephant and Castle, I'm sure you'll want to go back and stay there with a couple of beers, or why not a six pack!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry P. 8 months ago on Google • 239 reviews
    Attended the CARNAVAL Del PUEBLO in this park and it was an amazing experience. Lots of food, drinks, jewellery and clothing from the south Americas and in the afternoon a live concert with Latin artists. Great event and best of all the concert was totally free.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark J. 2 years ago on Google
    This park is one of the largest in the area, similar in size to St.James' park and Green Park combined. The main feature is the lake, which is available for fishing on a day licence. To the east you find a cricket pitch, football pitches and a sports centre with outdoor table tennis tables. The south end has a large children's play area, cafe, and more. Very popular for walking, cycling, rollerskating, picnics and more.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John Carr (Corinne and J. 8 months ago on Google • 523 reviews
    Very large park in Southwark with a magnificent lake that is home to many wild birds including swans, geese, ducks, moorhens, coots, cormorants and crested grebes. Lovely wildflower areas too. A great place to spend some time.

  • 5/5 Kaushal R. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful park in the heart of London. It’s one of the largest parks in London. Perfect for picnic, a long run or even fishing!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dorothy T. 1 year ago on Google
    A huge park with stunning views. Strongly recommend the grassland area towards the Western side of the park - it gives you stunning views over the shard, a beautiful lake and a semi-wild grassland with amazing variety of wild birds.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stewart H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice park in London with a pay area for the kids and for the older kids , a lively little cafe that does a nice brunch menu and great for just getting out and out in the day . At night however you need to be careful as lots of people hanging around drinking so stay clear If you can at night.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 paeYnerrad 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and pleasant place to go for a walk or run. There's even few small hills if you fancy attacking on them gradients.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bhavana A. 11 months ago on Google
    The best in Southwark and one of the biggest. Very entertaining and enjoyable place to chill. This place is open to all pet owners and I personally enjoy watching them run around. It has lots of benches within the park. There are restrooms available too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ben l. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my favourite park in SE London, especially to walk my dogs in. The grounds team do an amazing job here & the wildflowers grow to huge heights. Very Impressive. It is a very varied park too, with areas for BMX biking, a lake- with ducks & swans & daily fishing passes are available. They have open spaces, wooded areas, BBQ areas, manicured gardens, a children's play park, a cafe & loads of parking available too. They also host festivals, funfairs & the circus when in town. 5 stars for sure!!'
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marwan A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and soothing place. Lake in the middle is very entertaining with all kinds of birds. Found an Egyptian goose all the way from Cairo😁😁. Felt like home.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D R. 1 year ago on Google • 46 reviews
    It's my long time local park and I love it. The only faults I can give is not about the park itself but just London weather. In summer it's a nice park to walk or just chill in. Wish they had some sort of Café near the pond, thats one thing that would make this a perfect park in London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sharon H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely park, ideal for a lovely day out, though not too sure about the loud music being played over there sometimes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xandra (La D. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    A lovely park with beautiful gardens, tennis courts, table tennis tables toilets, a couple of cafés, a beautiful fishing lake, a children's playground..and a new sports complex in the process of being built. Very dog friendly park.😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yatharth R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice Park with large area and plenty of sporting options including tennis, table tennis, football, volleyball, etc. There also a moderate sized lake with ducks and plenty of other birds around the park. Can be a bit crowded on the weekends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Finn S. 7 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    My favourite park In south, so nice to chill here on a sunny day

  • 5/5 Vikram M. 7 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    Nice open green space with paved roads next to it that are pedestrian only and ideal for bicycles and prams. Excellent for dog walking. Free parking on Saturday and Sundays. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Willie 1 month ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    I had a splendid time to tour round the park . Peaceful and I enjoyed the fishing and sport facility scenery

  • 4/5 Richard D. 2 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    I like this park. Good for a run/jog. Nice views of the lake, plenty of other people enjoying there time here also, so it never feels dead! Just avoid this place when it gets dark. There's absolutely no lighting

  • 5/5 Jason N. 7 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Went there for a festival and got to see some of the park too while I was there, the place is nice and relaxing with lots of trees for shade, which was especially nice for the scorching weather that day. The Carnival del pueblo festival was also lots of fun, got to go with friends and family, Burguess park was a lovely venue. Buses are just a bit crowded though, and there are no nearby train stations within a 10 minute walk which make it quite hard to get to. There were many musicians playing at the festival as well. Overall great park for picnics, and a day out for any children to play at the multiple playgrounds.

  • 4/5 راشد ال �. 6 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Pay a visit if you are nearby. There are other parks that are much better than this one. But, still good.

  • 3/5 Sajid H. 7 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    A lovely park but the dog walkers are ruining everyone's visit to the park, by not keeping their dog on the leash. Take a can of pepper spray with you.

  • 5/5 Carol G. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely to walk through Burgess Park. Beautifully laid out and landscaped in places. The lake is teaming with different birds and obviously popular with people fishing. A nice big children's playground. Tennis courts very busy. It is a very popular place for a Sunday stroll.

  • 5/5 Aaron M. 10 months ago on Google
    Was here for boiler room. Venue was set up very well and well staffed with plenty of security. Was a red hot day and plenty of good music, food and vibes. A big thank you to the medical centre on site who had suncream to hand. Saved a few people from serious sunburn there 🙏🏼 Will keep an eye out for future events here as it was a really good turn out! Ez you was quality!!!

  • 3/5 Mark E. 2 years ago on Google
    Lots to see at burgess Park. Take a picnic and make a day of it . Also has 2 cafes ,2 play areas . Wild prairie.

  • 5/5 Yacy Y. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful park, peaceful. I visited late in the afternoon when the light is so special. Worth it at any hour.

  • 2/5 Jackson 2 years ago on Google
    No lighting at night-time in certain parts. I have raised this issue with them, but they do not seem interested. Very dangerous. I have been approached by unsavoury characters in the dark. Needs lighting throughout the park. This isn't difficult. Pull your finger out.

  • 5/5 Mark B. 2 years ago on Google
    A great park in inner south London. Lots of space. Large lake. Cafe. Recently re landscaped with wooded areas and new hills. There's tennis courts, a quiet formal garden and a skatepark/bmx place.

  • 5/5 silas m. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to use my rc car, drone and boat in the park. It’s was a amazing experience. Definitely would recommend going to the park

  • 5/5 Lez L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best parks in SouthEast London! Massive space and you can spend a whole day, walking, running and cycling. Nice views of London city too. A must if your passing 👍🏽

  • 5/5 Onika G. 2 years ago on Google
    It was breathtaking I did a 5k walk 🚶‍♀️ with a group and my friend Jane it was lovely

  • 5/5 Peter C. 2 years ago on Google
    A large park with something for everyone. Lovely place to walk, run, play or relax. I particularly like the wildflower areas, which attract abundant wildlife.

  • 4/5 Simon B. 2 years ago on Google
    A surprisingly nice urban park with many different parts and styles. It's unusually long and thin for a park but that means it's character changes as you move east-west, with a lovely little lake at one end and some nice old almshouses in meadow like surroundings to the landscaped mounds and criss coss network of paths on the western end. It's a nice place to spend some time people watching as you'll see the full range of London era and 101 different accents.

  • 4/5 Collins AVR A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very big park and good place for children playground...

  • 5/5 Millie W. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed a nice afternoon here a few days ago. The river is calming and there are plenty of benches to sit.

  • 5/5 Gerrard R. 2 years ago on Google
    The path through the Park follows the old Surrey Canal! Lovely large Lake and Wild Flowers and 2 Cafes!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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