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Ruskin Park
A park in Lambeth • Denmark Hill, SE5 9BD
Enjoy a free concert or community event at the Bandstand
Relax in the Labyrinth Garden or under a tree
Take the kids to the playground or paddling pool
Join a free exercise class at the outdoor gym
Volunteer at a community gardening or litter-picking session
Discover the park's many interesting treesFeatures
- Mendelssohn Sundial
- Portico
- Wildlife Garden
- Labyrinth Flower Garden
Historic features
Flowerbed
Pond/lake
Treescape
Facilities
Dogs allowed with some dog free zones
Benches with backrests and sidearms
Operational toilet
Drinking fountain
Information board
Litter bins
Park Cafe - outdoor seating only
Recycling facilities
Playground for younger kids
Bandstand
Opening Times: 7am until dusk
Ruskin Park is a large Edwardian park serving the communities of Camberwell, Herne Hill, Loughborough Junction as well as patients, staff and visitors from two nearby hospitals. It was created in 1907, designed and laid out by JJ Sexby. It is named after John Ruskin, the writer, art critic and social campaigner who lived nearby. The park today is valued not only for its historic features and magnificent treescape, but for a great range of facilities and community activities.
Ruskin Park
formed 1996Who you will find in Ruskin Park
Friends of Ruskin Park
Friends
Ruskin Park Community Garden
Community Growing
Trapeze School
Grass playing pitch
Organised walking
Outdoor gym
Outdoor paddling pool
Table tennis
Tennis court
Community growers' project
Best place to check for events in this park
Caring
The organisation with legal responsibility for Ruskin Park is Lambeth Council. Their website for the park is
Ruskin Park is managed and maintained by Lambeth Council
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Formed 1996
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