Find or plan events in parks. Get a parks exercise licence. Hire a park space or pitch. Rules about events. Litter and penalties.
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.
Events in Southwark's parks.
We welcome group activities in our parks, like playing informal games, picnics and simple gatherings.
But you’ll need permission to:
As a park user, you must pay attention to and follow the instructions of park wardens or other council officers.
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.
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 if you’re not sure if you need permission for an event in a park.