This park was created to help transform one of Southwark’s most densely populated areas following the devastation caused during the Second World War Blitz. For the next 40 years the park grew steadily, taking in hundreds of demolished dwellings, 30 streets, a few factories, churches and the filling in of an old canal. This modern park continues to develop. It offers newly created facilities such as the Burgess Youth Sports Pavilion with its ‘state of the art’, eco-designed changing rooms, café and all-weather football pitches. Alongside there are unique features such as Chumleigh’s World Gardens and a fishing lake.
Space to Visit
Open spaces available to the public as destinations for leisure, activities and community engagement
Burgess Park
Borough: Southwark
Space type: Playing fields
Area: 44.99 ha
Address: Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RJ
Facilities
Basketball hoops; BMX track; Car parking; Cricket pitch; Cycle paths; Fishing; Full playing pitch; Horse riding; Junior playing pitch; Play for 7-13; Play for over 13s; Play for under 7s; RefreshmentsOwner
London Borough of SouthwarkManager
London Borough of Southwark
Burgess Park BMX track © Julie MacDonald
Burgess Park Interpretation Board © Julie MacDonald
Burgess Park Lakes and Shard © Julie MacDonald
Burgess Park Playground © Julie MacDonald
Burgess Park view © Julie MacDonald
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