Work Begins on Hammersmith Park "Old Bowling Green"

Felled brush at Hammersmith Park

Work has begun at last to improve the "Old Bowling Green" in Hammersmith Park - that's the overgrown area beyond the tennis courts that hosts the so-called "Tiny Forest". 

Years of unplanned growth of shrubs and small trees have been cut down to make way for a more curated environment - you can see the plans from our council, the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) below.

Old Bowling Green

The area in question is known as the Old Bowling Green, but it has been many years since any bowling has gone on.  To find it, walk along side the tennis courts and squeeze through the gap in the fence.  A year or so ago the so-called "Tiny Forest" was planted there. 

LBHF Plans

Below you can see the plans for the Old Bowling Green, which have emerged after long consultation with local stakeholders, such as the Friends of Hammersmith Park, chaired by the redoubtable Virginia Ironside. 

The image above shows the plans for the new restored area of Hammersmith Park.  To get oriented, look for the semi-circular half-moon in the middle of the plans - that is the Tiny Forest planted in 2021. To the left of the map are the existing tennis courts. 

Let us hope that the new plans lead to a meaningful improvement to Hammersmith Park, and that this long closed-off area will now be accessible to all.

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