The Royal Parks intends to charge 20p for using the public toilets in Richmond Park – as an alternative, they say, to closing the loos altogether
August Park diaries
After the excitement of Olympic cycling events, life gets back to normal in the Park with bracken rolling to preserve valuable acid grassland
Park Diaries for July
Olympic road cycling, stag beetles, pizzas, and grass snakes
New £50 Penalty Notices
Police officers are now able to issue £50 Penalty Notices for littering, cycling and dog fouling offences in The Royal Parks
Birdlife in Richmond Park
Ever wondered how many birds visit or breed in the Park? Expert birdwatchers keep a careful eye on the Park’s birdlife. See their latest results here
Park welcomes conviction
The conviction of a dog owner who allowed his dog to chase Park deer shows how seriously the authorities take the protection of Park wildlife
Park diaries for June
Although the chances of contracting Lyme disease are low, it is sensible to take basic precautions and to watch out for ticks. More advice here
Gates celebrate historic view
The protected view from the Park to St Paul’s has been enhanced by a new set of gates, erected in memory of the environmentalist Edward Goldsmith
Sir David gets Pond underway
The new Ponds and Streams project has started – watch a video of Sir David Attenborough digging the first sod, now on the Friends’ Facebook page
All set for the Royal visit!
Tuesday’s Jubilee event in the Park will be one to remember – so why not join us to welcome the Queen and celebrate Wild London