Saturday, 14th June, 2025
2025 in Cannizaro Park
Thanks to a warm Spring, there has been an explosion of life and colour in the Park. We have been witnessed an extraordinary display of blooms: record numbers of daffodils and narcissi, followed by tree blossom with magnolia, cherry and crab apple and many others. Then bluebells appeared, tulips and forget me nots, early allium, lilac, wisteria and now the azaleas and rhododendrons. With a backdrop of blue skies, it has been picture perfect.
Plans for the restoration work in the pond are well underway and there will be an activity day dedicated to ‘Exploring our Pond’ on 28th June, before works begin later in the Summer.
We will bring you more detail about our Cannizaro@80 plans (our 5 year programme of renovations before the Park’s 80th birthday in ‘29) in due course.
Support the Friends
We always welcome new members and volunteers to help The Friends of Cannizaro Park.
THE FRIENDS
The Friends of Cannizaro Park (FoCP) is a registered charity, working for the maintenance and improvement of the Park for the benefit of the community. We’re a small committee of trustees and many dedicated volunteers who give up their time to ensure that the park remains a jewel in Wimbledon’s crown, a haven for wildlife and an attraction for all its many visitors.
CANNIZARO PARK
Cannizaro Park is sited on prehistoric swamplands, which when they dried out, left the park with its gravel topsoil and acid subsoil. In the early 1700s, what became known as the Cannizaro estate extended out towards Kingston, covering a much larger area than the current 35 acres.
Projects
Jubilee Walk
Planned to coincide with the Platinum Jubilee year of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the existing cherry planting has been extended with new specimen trees to create an avenue of spring colour, underplanted with bulbs.
Hotel Flowering Border
In September 2023, The Friends took on redesigning and maintaining the long flower bed by Hotel du Vin, creating a vibrant, insect-friendly display through spring, summer, and autumn with drought-resistant, low-maintenance plants.
Valley Path
The Friends have been successful in applying for Civic Pride funds to facilitate the renovation of the Valley Path, including improved drainage and resurfacing to address accessibility and health and safety concerns in this area. This has been undertaken and will be completed in late Spring 2024.