Enjoy a medium-sized popular park with children's playground, sports facilities, wildlife meadows, and open green spaces perfect for families and dogs.

Hillside Gardens Park is a well-established medium-sized park situated between Streatham Hill and Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Originally developed from private tennis courts, the park opened to the public in 1955 and has since become a cherished community space. It features a children's playground and open games areas alongside formal sporting facilities including four tennis courts, two multi-use games areas, and outdoor gym equipment. The park offers diverse attractions for families and visitors of all ages. Beyond the play areas, families can explore species-rich wildflower meadows, native hedgerows, and mature trees that support abundant wildlife. Separate dog-free picnic areas and dedicated dog exercise zones ensure all visitors can enjoy the park safely and comfortably. The open lawns provide space for informal recreation and relaxation. Hillside Gardens Park has earned recognition as both a Green Flag Award winner and London in Bloom's 'Park of the Year', reflecting its commitment to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming community space. The Friends of Hillside Gardens Park actively engage with residents and Lambeth Council to continually improve the park's facilities and amenities, including community allotments and regular volunteering events. The park is open from 7:30am until 15 minutes before sunset daily.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Oliver Ogg

a month ago

We've grown up with this park since our kids were babies. I'm removing one star as we were disappointed when the playground got a refurb but (as is often the way) the lawyers designed it so it became much more basic and less demanding. So much more suitable for the very young. So little challenge for those 11+ year olds. I'm very thankful for this community asset in general. And lots of community activities hosted here or looking after the park

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Damian Martin

4 months ago

Lovely tennis courts.

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octavio quispe

7 months ago

Always cleaned and very successful to play basketball and futbol

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Paulo Tavares

a year ago

It is a lovely park. Small but mighty. It has a good area to walk your dogs. People are usually friendly. The park is well taken care and clean. It has 4 tennis courts (locked and by booking only). The tennis courts are really good and well maintained too. It also has an enclosed space either picnic tables great for summer gatherings. Has two basketball courts too.

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Caïna Verrin

2 years ago

Pretty cute sloping green space with adult gym and play area. Has functional toilets, which is the best thing about the place.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026