Burgess Park

Burgess Park is a park in Southwark between Camberwell and Walworth that spans several residential neighborhoods and contains a large lake. Wide paths connect sports fields, open lawns, and playgrounds while trees line the routes offering shade.

The creation followed an urban planning proposal from 1943 that aimed to transform war-damaged industrial areas and a disused canal into green space. The works stretched over several decades and gradually reshaped the industrial landscape.

The name honors Jessie Burgess, a local councillor who campaigned for the development of the green space. Today families from the surrounding neighborhoods come here to picnic on the lawns or walk along the lake.

Access is available through several entrances on Albany Road, Old Kent Road, and Wells Way, which are easy to reach on foot or by bicycle. Toilets and a café are available, and the paths are wide enough for wheelchairs and strollers.

An old lime kiln from the 19th century still stands in one part of the grounds and recalls the former industrial use. Nearby you can also find the remains of former almshouses that show the social fabric of the area before the transformation.

Location: London Borough of Southwark

Operator: London Borough of Southwark

Website: http://southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/ParksSection/AZParks/BurgessPark.html

GPS coordinates: 51.48358,-0.08184

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29