Category: Parks
‘Shiver me timbers’ – them pirates have set sail for Earlsfield
A fearsome looking pirate ship – The Golden Ghost – is fast approaching Earlsfield. But tremble ye not landlubbers – for this galleon doesn’t sail the seven seas – but it will instead soon be the centrepiece of the new-look Swaby Gardens playground. The Golden Ghost – bless all who sail in her The playground… Read More
Plan to use penalty notices could free up parks police for more patrols
There is still time for people to have their say on council-backed proposals to change the way bad behaviour is dealt with in its biggest parks and open spaces which could free up the borough’s parks police officers to carry out additional patrols. Some of Wandsworth’s larger green spaces are covered by a series of… Read More
Free Bird Walks: Wandsworth Common
Free guided walks led by Peter White. Discover about the 100+ species of birds that visit and use the Commons; learn to identify them by sight and sound, and find out about their natural history and behaviour. Wandsworth Common: (by the railway station ticket office, St James’ Drive) Summer 16 July Autumn 22 October… Read More
Free Bird Walks: Tooting Common
Free guided walks led by Peter White. Discover about the 100+ species of birds that visit and use the Commons; learn to identify them by sight and sound, and find out about their natural history and behaviour. Tooting Common: (by the Council Yard, Dr Johnson Avenue, opposite Hillbury Road) Summer 9 July… Read More
Flora grabs the prize at Battersea Park Dog Show
A record-breaking number of dog owners entered their pet for the Battersea Park Dog Show (June 18), raising £803 for the Friends of Battersea Park. Wandsworth Council’s Battersea Park Dog Show teamed up with Armed Forces to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 18 June. The overall winner of the show was Flora – a… Read More
Another baby python found in Battersea Park area
Members of the public are being advised to keep an eye out for non-poisonous snakes in and around Battersea Park. Over the past fortnight three juvenile Royal Pythons have been found in the area, including one today (Thursday) in Chelsea Bridge Road. They are not venomous and are quite docile. If scared or threatened they… Read More
Have your say on improvement plans for Earlsfield’s Godley Gardens
Local residents are being asked for their views on improvement plans for Godley Gardens, a small green open space on Godley Road, Earlsfield. An online consultation runs until Sunday 16 July and there are three alternative designs to consider. Proposals include a musical area, a trampoline, communal seating, undulating surfaces and a sun dial. A… Read More
Snakes alive! Three foot long python found in Battersea Park
Wandsworth’s parks and events police officers made an unusual arrest in Battersea Park this week when they came across a three foot long python. The juvenile Royal Python was found in an area of grassland near Rosery Gate known as ‘The Wilderness’ on Monday evening. Pc Jason Crawford made the ‘arrest’
Bravery award for Parks Police
Officers from Wandsworth council’s Parks Police have received a bravery commendation from the Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Richard Field. The mayor has presented four officers with an Award for Exemplary Performance after they were involved in the arrest of a man for possession of a controlled drug and possession of an offensive weapon following an… Read More