Coronation Gardens is a beautiful Edwardian green space set in Southfields, situated between Merton Road, Pirbright Road and Standen Road. The Gardens commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in August 1902. A local paper called it ‘Wandsworth's new lungs’. Sir William Lancaster (1841-1929) was an English businessman, philanthropist and politician, the second Mayor of Wandsworth (1901-02) and the co-founder of Putney School of Art and Design. Mayor Lancaster gave the land to be a public park, and his sisters donated the granite drinking fountain. The drinking fountain is described as rough hewn granite with Art Nouveau-style bowl and ornamental railings to one side. This is being restored to its original condition in spring 2025. It is an historic Edwardian park with a formal path network. Tree features include a central ring of mature London planes, an avenue of horse chestnuts, and another line of planes. A fruiting orchard was recently added. It is overlooked by two listed buildings, Riversdale School and Tiffany Heights. Coronation Gardens have had a number of awards in recent years, including a ‘Green Flag’ from Keep Britain Tidy that flutters from its flagpole, and ‘Best Neighbourhood Garden’ in the London in Bloom awards.