Burgess Park There's a whole lot of space to have a whole lot of fun at Burgess Park - 460,000 square metres.
There are also some great facilities here, including the new tennis centre and cycling track.
Park Location
Park entrances
Albany Road, Old Kent Road, Chumleigh Street, Wells Way SE5
Getting there
Tube/Rail: Elephant & Castle, on the Northern Line
Buses: 12, 21, 35, 40, 42, 45, 53, 63, 68, 171, 172, 176, 343, 468, P3.
Car/bike parking
Car park is on Albany Road. There are disabled parking spaces and a bike parking area at Chumleigh Gardens off Albany Road.
Facilities
Cafe
There is a cafe at Chumleigh Gardens.
Dog walking area
An area of the park is set aside for dog walking. Please be a responsible dog owner and dispose of your dog's mess.
Dog free area
Dogs are banned from the Children's play area.
Duck pond
The pond is located in the corner of the park near Old Kent Road and Albany Road.
Gardens
Chumleigh Gardens is a real eye opener! The old Almshouses are a charming backdrop to the cottage garden style planting in the front square. The World Garden contains small contrasting gardens that reflect styles and plants from different parts of the world. Definitely an inspiration for gardeners of all ages and backgrounds.
Informal games area
Burgess Park has many grassy flat open spaces suitable for games of frisbee, rounders, five a side etc.
Kids Playground
Suitable for ages two, five and 14 years.
Picnic area
There are a number of picnic tables in the park.
Toilets
Toilets are located at Chumleigh Gardens, Albany Road side of park.
Sports Facilities
Cricket pitch
Pitches can be booked through the Pitch Bookings service on 020 7525 1050. Short sessions, half day, cost £27. Long sessions, a whole day, cost £52.
Cycle track
The new cycle track is open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, closed on Sundays. It's located opposite the junction of Portland Street and Albany Road, behind the adventure playground and go-kart track.
Fishing
Part of the lake is stocked for fishing. Permits cost £2.60 for a day permit or £52 for an annual permit. They can be bought from the Park Manager located in Chumleigh Gardens or call 020 7525 1065.
Football Pitch
Pitches can be booked for 90 minute sessions at a time through the Pitch Bookings service on 020 7525 1050. Senior pitches cost £42, junior pitches cost £22, small sided pitches, for young players, cost £16 per session.
Tennis Courts
The new tennis centre is now open and is located at the Camberwell Road entrance to the park. The courts are open from 12pm to 9pm everyday of the year, except public holidays. Find out more about the tennis facilities, membership, bookings and court fees.
 History of Burgess Park
In the 19th century, most of Burgess Park was covered with streets, houses and industrial buildings. The Grand Surrey Canal ran through the park and ended at Addington Wharf on Walworth Road. Some relics of the past still stand in the park - a lime kiln, the library, baths and wash houses along with Chumleigh Gardens Almshouses are all listed structures. The area behind Chumleigh Gardens was a Ginger Beer factory. The canal was filled in and is now a footpath.
Friends of Burgess Park
The Friends of Burgess Park can be contacted through the Park Service.
Contact us
Tel: 020 7525 2000
environment@southwark.gov.uk
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