Burgess Park
Albany Rd, SE5
Find out about future plans for Burgess Park
In March 2009 it was announced that Burgess Park had won £2 million from the Mayor of London. This received match funding of a further £4 million from the Aylesbury New Deal for Communities. In November 2009, LDA Design was awarded the contract to undertake the major renovation project.
Find out more on future plans for Burgess Park.
Summer events
Find out what events and activities are taking place in Burgess Park over the summer
General facilities
- Cafe: The cafe is situated in Chumleigh Gardens, run by 1st Place.
- Toilets: Are located at: Chumleigh Gardens, Albany Road side of park. Tennis Centre, Camberwell Road end of park. Community Sports Centre, next to lake on Cobourg Road.
- Picnic area: There are a number of picnic tables in the park.
- Lake: Located in the corner of the park near Old Kent Road and Albany Road.
- Chumleigh Gardens: (featured above) These are world gardens that reflect styles and plants from different parts of the world. They include Oriental, African and Caribbean, Mediterranean and Islamic gardens. There are also raised beds for community gardeners and school groups to grow their own plants.
Sports facilities
- Sports pavilion: Newly created youth sports pavilion with state of the art, eco designed changing rooms.
- Cricket pitch: Pitches can be booked - see the bookings page for more information.
- Cycle track: The new cycle track is open Mondays to Saturdays, 10am to 5pm. 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 can be bought from the park manager located in Chumleigh Gardens or call 020 7525 1065.
Day tickets can be purchased at the Burgess Park Community Sports Ground Tel 020 7703 5936. - Football pitch: Pitches can be booked - see the bookings page for details.
- Tennis courts: Located at the Camberwell Road entrance to the park. Open everyday from 12pm to 9pm except public holidays.
Location and transport
Park entrances: Albany Road, Old Kent Road, Chumleigh Street, Wells Way.
Car park: Albany Road.
Bike park: Chumleigh Gardens off Albany Road.
Tube: Elephant and Castle (Northern or Bakerloo line).
Buses:
- 53, 63, 78,168, 172, 363, 453 Old Kent Road entrance
- 12, 35, 40, 45, 68, 468 Camberwell Road entrance
- 42, 343 Albany Road entrance
The young friends of Burgess Park
The young friends of Burgess Park supports young people aged eight to fourteen to become involved in their local park. For more information on this and other groups, visit our Young Friends of Parks pages.
