Exploring Wimbledons Green Spaces - Wimbledon Park
Wimbledon, a district in southwest London, is well-known for its prestigious tennis championships, but it also boasts several green spaces and parks. Here are some notable green areas in Wimbledon: stevekeiretsu Wimbledon Park Wimbledon park, is one of Wimbledons large green space, it boasts, a lake, sailing and paddle sport activities , Tennis courts, Childrens Play Area, large common, gardens , free parking, toilet facilities, bowling green, golf course and and atheltics track. History of Wimbledon Park: Wimbledon Park is a Grade II* listed park in the heart of south west London, designed by Capability Brown in the 1760s. Wimbledon House was constructed in the 16th century and considerably enlarged for Sir Thomas Cecil in around 1588, when it was known as Wimbledon Palace. In 1639, Charles I purchased it for Queen Henrietta Maria, who had it renovated by Inigo Jones and Nicholas Stone. Andre Mollet planned the formal gardens, and John Evelyn is said to have contri...