This small park, once part of Fulham Manor, was saved for the local community in the 1890s, when much of the surrounding area was undergoing development. It has an intimate character, surrounded by quiet residential streets. The park contains attractive rose beds and a small children’s playground. It is clearly much valued by the local community.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Wendell Park
Borough: Hammersmith and Fulham
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 1.73 ha
Description
Wildlife
Good numbers of mature trees, including the inevitable London planes, may date from the park's original landscaping. Other trees include sycamore, common lime, ash and tree of heaven. More recent planting has a stronger focus on native species, such as field maple and hawthorn. Banks of shrubbery around the perimeter offer nesting and foraging habitat for birds; holly and snowberry in particular are good berry sources.Facilities
Playground
Field maple in flower © Mike Waite
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