Sports and events in Southwark parks

Plan an event in a Southwark park.

Find out how to get a park's exercise licence if you want to use one of our parks for personal training or to run fitness sessions commercially.

Hire a park space or pitch for football, cricket or rugby.

Find an outdoor gym in a Southwark park.

Book a tennis court.

Events in Southwark's parks.

Rules about events in our parks

We welcome group activities in our parks, like playing informal games, picnics and simple gatherings.

But you’ll need permission to:

• have a barbecue
• sell goods or food and drink
• put up structures like tents, marquees, staging, stalls or bouncy castles
• use power generators
• cook or prepare food
• drive vehicles 
• block any area from the public 

As a park user, you must pay attention to and follow the instructions of park wardens or other council officers.

Litter

As with any other area in Southwark, you’re expected to put litter in bins provided or take it away with you. 

Individuals or groups who drop litter or fly-tip may receive a fixed penalty notice.

Setting up events

Read more about organising an event in a Southwark park.

Applying for a licence to hold an event can take up to 8 weeks.

Contact us

Contact us if you’re not sure if you need permission for an event in a park.