Wandsworth Common

Wandsworth Common is a public not unusual in Wandsworth, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, south London. It is 69.43 hectares and is maintained and regulated by means of Wandsworth Council. It is also a Ward of the London Borough of Wandsworth. The populace of the ward on the 2011 Census turned into 15,247. There are a number of ponds and a lake, which may be used for fishing. The lake is partly fenced off for the advantage of chicken life, whilst other regions feature wood pedestrian board walks, or open water's part get entry to. A small brick bridge crosses over the lake's waters at one factor, connecting pedestrian pathways.

A railway line going for walks among Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Common railway stations extensively divides the not unusual up into strips, west and east. A footbridge crosses the railway about midway along the duration of the open a part of the commonplace. There is a huge region to the east of the teach line, that is specifically used for aggressive sports. Facilities consist of an academic centre in a place devoted to flora and fauna regarded domestically as 'The Scope'. There also are tennis courts, a bowling green and a restaurant bar within the grounds, named 'Common Ground'. A health path has been advanced and the Common is famous with local runners, canine walkers and cyclists. Wandsworth Common is also domestic to The Lady Allen Adventure Playground for kids with disabilities and their siblings.