We visited the park two days ago and we spent about three hours there, although we could easily have spent even more time. Our very favorite section was the boardwalk and the duck pond (the former traverses the latter). There's also a very nice cafe in the middle of the park; the interior is light-filled & a good size, and there are also lots of tables & benches for outdoor seating. We didn't eat there, but the food looked really good and they had lots of tempting-looking dessert items. Also, the people working behind the counter seemed very friendly. The park is quite popular with people living nearby; there were huge numbers of dog walkers, people walking with their young children, and some bike riders. Of course, it was a Saturday - but still....another nice thing is that the park is beautifully-maintained. read more

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A very vast park with beautiful landscape and very good maintenance all year around. You may find additional info about the type of plant/flowers here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/dulwich read more

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It is nice. Which is all I can say. Maybe I had high expectations when I looked out the window, saw flawless sun and decided to take the short bus ride here. Yes Dulwich is nice. Cute. But when we get into the park and wandered round, there was a distinct feeling of 'is this it?' Little bit of pond, lots of grass, little cafe selling ice creams and what not. As has been mentioned before there is a boat hire facility, bikes for hire. I wish there was more to say, but there isn't read more

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A lush park with lots of lovely plantings. Comparing it with Brockwell, which I'd passed through shortly before, it looks like there's more money around. They have a variety of different garden areas including a dry garden (which I liked) and an American Garden. The latter I found a little disappointing. I was intrigued by the name, since I wasn't really aware of an American style of gardens. It turned out to be largely azaleas and rhododendrons Should have know! I'm sure it's very pretty at the right time of year. Another disappointment was the 'cascades and rivulets', which turned out to be a ditch with water in it, not flowing over the 'cascades'. Hmmm the boardwalk I did like. Sort of a long bridgeway over the lake. Looks like it will be even better once the reed beds are well established. What was mapped as a 'jogging track' was signposted as a dog exercising area. Great to have a natural earth path to run round, but dogs and runners don't always mix Anyway, a lovely park, obviously with a lot going on, including new stuff coming in. There might have been a few things I wasn't overwhelmed with, but that's bound to happen when a place strives for variety, and at the end of winter. You can't please everybody all the time. Definitely worth a visit, and would be great for running. It's flat, but with lots of variety. I wouldn't mind it being closer to me read more

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Beautiful park! I had a great day there with my child and she really liked the boats and the children's park. It was a great way to spend a few hours in Dulwich! read more

Not really sure how Malcolm, below, can only award this park 3 stars. I think it's the nicest park I've found in London, all things considered. It's location; right in Dulwich. Next to the Village. It certainly beats the locale of other parks like Southwark and Ruskin. Amenities; bike hire, boat hire, play parks for the kids, surprisingly nice toilets, cafes, ice cream vans, horse riding... Feel; verrrrry relaxed. Families and young pretenders, all mixing well and enjoying themselves on a sunny day. It's not the party that you'll find on Clapham Common or London Fields, but it doesn't have half the 'look at me, I'm so cool' attitude either. On the next sunny day, I insist you head to Dulwich Village and the Park. You'll feel like you're nowhere near London. read more

Beautiful Park, toilets available, Bikes for Hire, Food Available, Boat Hire, Playground, Lovely family park, suitable for everyone even keep fit people. Highly recommend for a sunny day out with the family and animals read more

It is a beautiful park in Dulwich. It is situated near Dulwich Galleries. There is enough parking space if you've got a car. There is also a small cafe where they sell ice creams. There are also toilets there. There is enough shade to avoid sunburns ;-) and enough space in the park to keep a reasonable distance between other people. Very nice park in a very cute town. read more

Isn't it great how multi-purpose parks are? Come and play/exercise/walk your dog/skate/cycle/admire the pretty plants, they cry - and Dulwich Park has more to offer than your average green space with facilities catering for your every whim. Tennis courts, football fields, bicycle hire and a lovely flat circuit of road for the sporty, a lake for nature lovers, carefully tended flowers and foliage for the aesthetically minded and a generally pleasant, fresh air feel for everyone in between. Dulwich Village and the surrounding areas are lucky to have a few good parks on their doorstep and this is definitely one of the nicest. read more

Always keen to go to Dulwich park, as it offers a great space for all sorts of park activities (tennis courts, jogging, open space, cafe, kids area etc etc) that you would expect. I think the highlight is the new outdoor gym and the blooming of the rhododendrons in the American Garden (in the back), which is not to be missed. Great display. read more

An ideal park for runners owing to its circular shape and traffic free roadpaths, Dulwich Park is also a real winner for families, dog walkers and sunday strollers. It boasts a huge childrens play area with plenty of benches for the less energetic, a lake and the pavillion cafe where ice cream on a hot summers day is a local tradition. Sports enthusiasts can hire bikes and other assorted wheeled contraptions, hire tennis courts and football pitches or hire a horse from the local stables. The more artistic are catered for with plays throughout the summer months and a sculpture by Barbara Hepworth is displayed here. The parks history is also a feature with the historical American gardens hosting a beautiful range of flowers . read more

Lovely large park. Ideal for everyone! There is a running track around the outside, go karts for hire, play areas for kids, a pond and plenty of greenery for everyone. You can walk your dog, toddler or boyfriend here! Gorgeous in the summer or even for a winter run. read more

This is where I have faithfully parked for the 10 years I've been traveling for work. Yes, it's offset, and, yes, it takes a little longer than if you self park in the parking construction but the Park ladies pick you up and drop you off right at your car (no wandering around the structure at 11pm trying to catch my car, beeping my alarm sufficient times that any ambling bad guy can meet me there - I know this probably won't happen, but it 100% won't happen in this Park). And, the drivers wait until I start my car. I'll stay faithful to that kind of service!. read more

A great family park - there is a cycle hire hut right by the car park which is fab - you can get everything from trikes to tandems or kid's bikes and the cycle paths around the park are huge. Great duck pond, great cafe and the childrens' playground is well stocked with climbing frames for all ages read more

Dulwich Park is definitely one of the nicest parks in South London. Plenty of parking, a small cafe, children's playground, tennis courts, a boating lake, a horse path and a circuit for dog walkers it has something for everyone. The paths are smooth and well kept which makes for great cycling/roller blading and there is even a bike hire place within the park! Rent anything from a standard mountain bike to a tandem with a sidecar. read more

Dulwich park is a great place for everyone to get some fresh air. The circle shape means it is great for walkers and runners, plus the large areas of space are great for children to run around. The park often has fairs and fetes which is great for the family to walk around. There is free parking near by which is helpful although on summer days these get used up very quickly. There is a local ice cream and café stall which is nice for a treat but can be quite expensive. It is very well looked after and always has new features and fittings which means you never get bored. A lovely local space. read more

During the daytime this is a lovely park but in the evenings it turns into mini teenage haven. I tend to avoid the evenings as I do not feel very comfortable. The actual park offers lots of facilities but you do have to pay for the extras. This with children can start to build up. I take my own drinks and pack children's activities with me. read more

An often overlooked park, Dulwich Park is located in one of the quaintest areas in South London. Containing a children's park, a lake, a cafe and a number of playing fields Dulwich Park is an well maintained area in the middle of urban London. Recumbent bikes can be hired for the use of adults and children alike to traverse the long spidery paths that intersect and circumnavigate the park. A wonderful park to spend lazy Sundays. read more

This park rocks. There's a great little cafe in the middle that serves up organic food, and a pretty decent fry up on the weekend. If you're there with kids make sure you rent one of the pedal buggies - a low down sit in type cycle thing. read more

Very good place to take a walk with your friends after long day at work.

Really nice park in the posh part of Dulwich. Recently discovered and very happy I did! Nice place to take your partner!!