Battersea Park, Grade II* listed park in London, United Kingdom
Battersea Park is a Grade II* listed park along the south bank of the River Thames, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It contains a large central lake, wooded areas, themed gardens, a riverside promenade, a children's zoo, a bandstand, and sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
The park was built between 1854 and 1870 on low-lying land that had previously been used for dueling and fairs. It was one of the first public parks in London designed specifically to give city residents access to open green space.
The park is a regular meeting point for families, joggers, and people walking their dogs along the riverside path. The Pump House inside the grounds serves as a gallery showing art by local and visiting artists.
The park has several gates on different roads, and the nearest train stations are a short walk away. It is open early in the morning and closes late at night, so most visitors can fit a visit into their day without difficulty.
A waterfall built in the 1860s using stacked rocks is currently being restored to flow again using solar power. It is one of the few remaining Victorian water features in London still undergoing active restoration.
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