The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated with a special event on 15 May, showcasing the inspiring role of London’s Parks and Nature Reserves
Winning poems showcased
Outstanding poetry in a magical setting – the winning entries from our Poems in the Park competition are on display in the Park for all to enjoy
Park diaries for April
A length of horse ride undergoes repair and children’s playgrounds are refurbished. And the battle against Oak Processionary Moth gears up again
Park diaries for March
Two children’s playgrounds are to be refurbished, teams continue to clear rhododendron ponticum, and a second tern raft is to be built in Pen Ponds
Royal Parks Board appointed
Little ecological expertise is apparent among the new members of the Royal Parks Board. Council leaders, however, are well-represented
Golf course permission granted
Planning permission has been granted for a new clubhouse near Chohole Gate to replace the existing facilities next to Roehampton Gate car park
Golf course permission granted
Planning permission has been granted for a new clubhouse near Chohole Gate to replace the existing facilities next to Roehampton Gate car park
February’s Park Diaries
Selective deer culling is necessary to prevent starvation and habitat destruction. It ensures a healthy herd with the correct age and gender balance
January Park diaries
An abundant acorn crop means that the Park’s deer are noticeably less interested in the supplementary winter feed provided by Park staff
December Park diaries
Christmas trees go on sale in the Roehampton Gate car park and Fenton the dog goes viral – but there’s a serious message behind the hype