Welcome to the Friends of Bishop’s Park
A little slice of greenery in Fulham along the banks of the Thames.
Being a member of the Friends of Bishop’s Park ensures you are informed of critical matters involving the park and provides a voice for your views. For the latest developments, please visit our News section.
“To secure the preservation, protection and improvement of Bishop’s Park as a place of historic and ecological interest, beauty and recreational use; to promote the conservation of the natural plant, animal and bird life of the Park; and to educate the public in the history, natural history and other aspects of the Park.”
Find your way around
A few ways into the park and the work we do to look after it.
Helping Nature
A thriving urban oasis, now a Grade 1 Site of Borough Importance. See how we are protecting its wildlife.
Discover the nature →
The Park in Pictures
Forty-nine photographs of the river and lake, the gardens, green walks, sport and play, and park life.
View the gallery →
Join Us
Become a member, join the Gardening Club or the Litterpickers, and help keep the park beautiful for all.
Lend a hand →What’s on in the park
Dates are subject to change without notice.
First Wednesday of the month
Meet at 9.15am by the bowling green / Teahouse café in the park. Any additional days are shared via the WhatsApp group. Email chair.bishparkfriends@gmail.com to be added.
Dawn to dusk
The park is open from dawn to dusk; in winter, closing time varies. Click News for updates on the use of the park.
The Tea House
Do please visit our lovely friends who run The Tea House in Bishop’s Park.
Report fallen trees
Report any fallen trees or damage in H&F to the Highways and Environment teams on 020 8748 8588. More out-of-hours contacts here.
A lasting tribute
You can donate trees to create a long-lasting tribute to a person or special occasion via the Council website.
Keeping it great
“Friends of park in Fulham help H&F keep it looking great” — read the H&F site news.
Gardening Club & Litterpicking Group
The Gardening Club meets on the first Wednesday of most months to carry out general work around the park under the aegis of the park’s Head Gardener.
The Litterpicking Group meets most Sunday afternoons at the fountain by the entrance to the sandpit. Times vary — please join the WhatsApp group to be kept in the loop. All are welcome (under-18s must be accompanied by an adult).
If you’d like to join either group, email your contact details to chair.bishparkfriends@gmail.com and you’ll be added to the WhatsApp group. Thank you to all who volunteer and work in the park.
Your park needs you
Make local friends, keep active, support nature — and keep our park beautiful for all who use it. Join Bishop’s Park Friends today.
Become a member