Myatt’s Fields Park

Completely agree with the writer who says this isn’t great for running on the bright side, it’s been great for getting me to the stage where I’m all I’m too stamina-​filled for this park, yo etc.
I’ve so enjoyed watching the park change during my first year in Camberwell; rich orange hues in Autumn, packed with snowmen in winter, obscenely blossomed and peonied in spring and vibrant in summer. I love the variety of (well-​behaved) dogs who come here, and there is always so much to do, whether it’s eating in the Brixton People’s Kitchen as I did yesterday, listening to music at the bandstand, or just having a nice amble. Visit the lovely volunteer-​run Little Cat Café too, that’s a given.
There’s a very good playground for children which my mother and grandma horrifyingly dragged me into so they could see it. You have to be accompanying a child to go into the park, but here I feel they rather eked out that point. Zipwires, pirate ships, lovely soft ground and watery things to run through in the summer. Gorgeous. Oh, and sport which isn’t my thing at all, but the basketball court and football pitch are always busy, and you can turn up and play (two hours max) on the tennis courts.
Walking through Myatt’s Fields Park always gives me a lift it’s so well cared for and that really rubs off on the people who visit.

i love this park its changed over the years and has got better and better. there is a play area for the kids also a 1 o’clock club open everyday except wednesdays. in the summer they turn the water on in the play area which is fantastic my lil one loves it. this park is for all ages its perfect for a afternoon out in the park with a picnic. :) great park and has earned every single star :)

This park is a hidden gem. I used to go jogging around it every morning, as it was approximately 1 km around the perimiter giving you a good gauge on how far you’d gone. It’s surrounded by pleasant townhouses and features a picnic area, childrens play area, bandstand, tennis courts and distinctive flower beds. The park keepers who look after it seem to go to great lengths to do so and take great pride in their work which is evident from the park around them.
The park isn’t open 24 hours and the gates are locked at night.

This park is a lovely little retreat. It was opened to the public in 1889 — before that, farmer Joseph Myatt used to grow his vegetables here. Mostly cabbage.
It is very small, but charming, with plenty of flower beds and a cool bandstand. There is an enclosed ball games area, playing areas for children, and free tennis courts (call 0845 130 8998 to book for busy times, or e-​mail
). Okay, the tennis courts are not very well kept and a bit shit, but so are my tennis skills, so it worked out well for me.
I used to go running here when I lived in the neighbourhood, but ultimately it’s a bit small for that — it’s not even half a mile around, and it gets boring running round and round. It’s better suited for sitting around in the sun and drinking beer.