Visit Myatt’s Fields Park

About the park

Open:
7am until just before sunset (includes bank holidays).
Location:
Cormont Road, London, SE5 9RA.
A short walk from Camberwell New Road.
Public transport:
Bus routes 36, 436, 185, P5.
15 mins walk from Oval station.

Interactive Park Apps & Activities

Mobile App

Love Exploring App

Love Exploring AppWe’ve teamed up with Love Exploring to bring augmented reality trails, games, and family walks straight to your screen. Once you arrive at the park, open the app, select Myatt's Fields Park, and follow the GPS map to find hidden augmented reality creatures, complete quizzes, and explore our Minibeasts, Butterflies & Moths, and Dinosaur Safari trails.

Mobile App

iNaturalist: The Big City Bug Hunt

The Big City Bug HuntTurn your smartphone into a nature identification tool! Download the app, search for our "Myatt's Fields" project, and snap photos of bugs, birds, or plants as you explore the park grounds. The app’s AI identifies the species on the spot and automatically adds your discovery to our live biodiversity map.

VISIT

A Breath of Fresh Air

One of the greatest joys of a park is escaping the city bustle for a moment of peace. To help you make the most of that experience, we provide a live look at the local Air Quality Index (AQI). This tool is especially helpful for visitors with young children or respiratory sensitivities, allowing everyone to plan their visit with health and well-being in mind. Check the live conditions below to help you plan your perfect park day and breathe easy.

Regular Facilities

visit

The Little Cat Cafe

Mon - Sun, 9am - 4pm
Park Grounds

Our family-run community cafe is right next to the wildlife area – just follow the aroma of fresh coffee and pancakes. We serve hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks, breakfast and lunch..

Read more
visit

Playground

All year round | Mon - Sun | 10am - 5pm |
Park Grounds

Myatt’s offers an inviting space for families with kids of all ages. Our park is designed with a relaxed, clean atmosphere, featuring buggy-friendly pathways that make it easy for everyone to explore. Families can enjoy open grass areas for play, a dedicated wildlife section where kids can discover nature firsthand, and even a resident bee colony to visit. For high-energy fun, our playground has it all, from climbing frames and swings to a thrilling zip line.

Please note that the waterplay system is currently not on due to damage to the tarmac. The surface requires full replacement by Lambeth contractors. At this time, there is no approximate date for when the repairs will be completed and the system turned on. Lambeth apologizes for the inconvenience caused.

Read more
visit

Nature and Wildlife

Mon - Sun, 9am - 4pm
Park Grounds

Escape the city’s hustle and unwind in one of London’s most serene parks, where nature takes center stage.

Enjoy the beauty of mature London Plane trees, vibrant spring bulbs, and the chance to spot our resident heron by day or bats at dusk.

Read more
visit

Sport Facilities

Check link for bookings
Park grounds

We have two Tennis Courts suitable to use in all weather conditions, a 5G Football Pitch and a Basketball Practice Area. To see when they're available and book a space, click the button below or get in touch with us via email at enquiries@myattsfieldspark.info.

Read more
visit

Park Toilets

Mon - Sun | 9am - 5pm
Next to Park Depot

There are toilets available in the park and located by the Park Depot next to the Cormont Road entrance.

Read more

Sports Facilities

We have two all-weather tennis courts, a new 5G football pitch and a basketball practice area. See when they're available and book a space. Or email us to make a regular booking.

The brilliant Lambeth Tigers football team run regular training for children aged 5 and above.

LTA registered tennis coach, Austin, runs coaching sessions for adults and children on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-2pm on court 1. Contact Austin on 07931 794520 for more info.

4 people
Book

Tennis courts

£6 - £8 hour

Thanks to Lambeth Council and the London Tennis Association, two newly refurbished outdoor tennis courts are now available for community use; bookings are required on the hour for 60 minutes under a pay-before-you-play policy, and all bookings and payments must be made online.

On arrival, please show your confirmation email or text if the court is in use and politely ask others to finish their session, and if you are playing, please respect the next booking and leave promptly at the end of your time slot.

Use of the courts in poor weather or low light is at your own risk, and Myatt’s Fields Park Project and Lambeth Council accept no responsibility for injuries.

Some courts and times are reserved for organised activities, including:

Free Walking Tennis on Wednesdays from 11am to 12pm

Free Park Tennis on Sundays from 10am to 11am

Paid coaching sessions on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 1pm.

10 people
Book

5-a-side football pitch

£40 - £55/hour

Our new 5G pitch is a reward for the fantastic work our resident team, Lambeth Tigers, has done in the community.

To ensure fair access and a positive experience for everyone, a booking is required for organised games. This system is designed to give players confidence that the pitch will be available at their booked time. We kindly ask all users to cooperate and respect bookings to help this run smoothly.

Evening slots are often block booked, and the latest booking schedule is displayed at the football pitch entrance. Bellow the list of permanent bookings.

Children – FREE PLAY

  • Monday to Friday: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Half terms & summer holidays: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Lambeth Tigers

  • Tuesday to Thursday: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am to 1:00pm
  • Half terms & summer holidays: 10:00am to 2:00pm