Paterson Park

Lynton Road, SE16

Paterson Park is built on land that was once railway sidings bombed in World War II. The first section of the park was opened in 1953. In 2007, improvements were made to create a well designed open space to meet the needs of the local community. Facilities include a children's play area and a multiuse games area.

St James's Churchyard

Thurland Road, SE16

St James Churchyard in Bermondsey is larger than most churchyards in the boroughs. It's a lovely open space recently refurbished with new plants and walkways. You can join a Friends of the Churchyard group to get involved in the future development of the space. 

St John's Churchyard

Tower Bridge Road / Tooley Street, SE1

Virtually opposite Potters Field Park, this park has recently been refurbished with an improved playground for younger children, a mini adventure playground for slightly older children, new seating throughout, some in the shape of letters, and new planting beds.

St Mary Magdalen Churchyard

Tower Bridge Road, SE1

Accessible from Bermondsey Street and the eastern end of Long Lane, this park provides a short cut for commuters, seating, open grassland and many listed tombs and monuments.

Tanner Street Park    

Tanner Street, SE1

Refurbished in 2004, this pleasant park creates a handy shortcut through to Bermondsey Street. The park also has four tennis courts. Book a tennis court.

Pat Hickson Gardens

Ilderton Road, SE16

Named after Pat Hickson, who was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from the queen for her services to the community. This was planted by Southwark Council with a variety of trees, meadow planting, climbers and grass and shrubs.