- Where: Tooting, Southwest London
- Nearest tube station: Tooting Broadway (Northern line)
- Entry: Free
- Facilities: Pavilion café, amphitheatre, fitness trail, play areas and ponds
Springfield Park, the largest new park to open since the 2012 Olympics, has officially opened in London as part of the creation of a new village in Tooting, Southwest London.
Set within the historic grounds of Springfield Hospital, this 32-acre green space has been thoughtfully designed to celebrate nature, wellbeing and community. The park offers visitors a peaceful retreat to unwind and connect in a vibrant new corner of the city.
What you can expect to find at the new Springfield Park
Opened in phases since 2023, the full park is now open to the public and forms the green heart of the wider Springfield Village development.
Highlights include:
- A welcoming Pavilion café, perfect for a post-walk flat white or a weekend brunch with friends
- An impressive open-air amphitheatre for performances and events
- Tranquil sensory gardens and ponds
- More than 700 newly planted trees
- Exciting play areas for little adventurers and fitness trails
- Several “Hope benches” to encourage open conversations about mental health
This dynamic space is the perfect green space addition for the city, to be enjoyed and explored by residents and visitors at their leisure.
History of the site
The site of the new Springfield Park has a rich and evolving history, rooted in healthcare and community service.
The land where the park now flourishes was once part of the Springfield University Hospital estate, a Victorian-era mental health hospital primarily offering psychiatric care, with large proportions of the grounds remaining derelict in recent years.
In 2012, a plan was approved to redevelop the 82-acre site into a vibrant new neighborhood known as Springfield Village. The vision was ambitious; to create a space that integrates world-class mental health facilities, affordable housing, and public green space, while also tackling the stigma around mental illness.
Springfield Park is the centrepiece of this regeneration – a 32-acre public park designed to promote wellbeing, diversity and community connection. The park sits alongside two new mental health facilities (opened in 2022 and 2023) and will eventually be surrounded by a residential community of more than 1,200 homes.
Explore more of London’s best parks and outdoor spaces
Whether you’re seeking peaceful strolls, scenic picnic spots or green open spaces to stretch your legs, London’s parks are the perfect escape from the city’s buzz.
- Greenwich Park – Visit Greenwich Park, one of London’s oldest Royal Parks, for panoramic views over the Thames and an impressive city skyline. Explore historic landmarks here including the Royal Observatory and Planetarium.
- Regent’s Park – Discover the elegant Regent’s Park formal gardens and boating lake, and the famous Open Air Theatre during the summer months. Regent’s Park is also home to London Zoo, open to the public since 1847.
- Hyde Park – Enjoy a vibrant greenspace for relaxation and activity in the heart of the city at Hyde Park. Hire a boat on the Serpentine, catch open-air concerts at BST festival and embrace the Christmas spirit at Winter Wonderland during the winter months.
- Richmond Park – Famous for its roaming deer and sweeping countryside views, Richmond Park is a must for nature lovers and cyclists alike.