This is such a lovely park - lots of space, great sports facilities, tennis courts, a running track and more imporantly…peddle boats. Nice way to spend a sunday afternoon, and there’s even a little cafe where you can get a beer and sit by the lake.

Except for the fact that their fireworks show on Guy Fawkes’ was quite brilliant it has taken me a few visits to come to grips with Battersea Park.
It is so family orientated with playgrounds for children, bicycle and skating paths and large lawns for ball games – and there is always a friendly, playful and young feeling in the air when you visit.
It is a large park on the south side of the Thames next to the Battersea Power Station. The closest train station is Vauxhall and it is a short walk to Clapham.
It is so nice to visit a park that feels as if it is being used to its full capacity – all year round! And this is how it feels here. Any time of the year there are always people in the park, it is always looked after and in a good state though never perfect and there is always a bench or patch of grass to make yourself comfortable on and do dome people-watching.
A true surprise on the ‘wrong’ side of the river, this is certainly worth a Sunday afternoon visit.

I have lived in London for 4 years and I only just went to Battersea park a couple of months ago. I'm not really sure why. I live pretty close to Clapham Common, so i guess i just settled for that. Anyway, I really, really like Battersea Park. Excellent sports facilties (nice tennis courts and running track), lots of different kinds of open spaces (big enough to kick a football but not big enough to throw an aerobee) and a nice lake/cafe in the centre.

Clapham Common for beers and footy, Battersea Park for tennis and picnics.

In my opinion Battersea Park is one of the most interesting parks in London. It is more than just a place where you can take a walk, sit on a bench, or walk the dog. It is a park which can and needs to be explored. Its flora and fauna, wildlife are just amazing. If you are a nature kind of person you must definitely visit this park and maybe make it one your favourite places to go to, as I did!