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Dear runners and cyclists, Judging by the numbers in Dulwich Park it seems we runners and cyclists are managing to maintain our routines despite the challenges of the Covid-19 lockdown, which is good for our morale. I just wanted to let you know that the Friends have had concerns expressed by other park users about … Continue reading Dear runners and cyclists

Southwark council wants to grow physical activity across the community as stated in the Active Southwark strategy 2019-2023. One area where it wants to make a difference is through tennis in park sites. As part of this a new free booking system will launch on the 20th April to allow people to reserve court time at Southwark … Continue reading Southwark Council to Introduce Free Booking System for Tennis Courts

After some confusion as to when it would finally happen, parking charges in the park will begin on Monday 24th February. The cost is £2 per hour, payable only by using the app PayByPhone (this is straightforward to use, requiring once-only registration). Although we were disappointed that the Council did not adopt our suggestions of … Continue reading Car Parking Charges Begin on 24th February

Dulwich Park Friends’ application to the Mayor’s Greener City Fund proved successful! This means that fifteen new trees will be planted in the park during National Tree Week (23 November - 1 December) - five each alongside the College Gate entrance road, in the orchard and in the Japanese garden by the rivulet. £5,760 was … Continue reading More trees, glorious trees

Dulwich Park Friends presents the Lewisham Concert Band performing at Dulwich Park on the cafe lawns or nearby, depending on the weather, on Sunday 8th September 2018 from 3-5pm. Bring the family, pack a picnic or eat at the café and come and enjoy the music! This is a free event. There is limited parking … Continue reading Enjoy an afternoon of FREE entertainment with the Lewisham Concert Band