Hammersmith & Fulham is full of award-winning parks and green spaces. We work hard with our contractors to make them an oasis in our busy part of London – but we couldn't do it without our local volunteer 'Friends' groups.
From litter picking sessions, to tree watering and bulb planting, our Friends groups help H&F's parks look good 365 days a year. And they are always on the lookout for new members.
Whether you're a keen gardener, are passionate about the environment, or simply want to get to know your park, here's our guide to help you find your nearest Friends group.
Friends in Shepherds Bush and White City
If you live in the north of H&F, you'll know that Hammersmith Park was the first London park to have a Tiny Forest. But did you know it also has a Friends group, the Friends of Hammersmith Park?
They're not alone. The north is also home to the:
- Friends of Wormholt Park
- Friends of Shepherds Bush Green CIC
- Friends of Cathnor Park
- Wendell Park Gardening Friends.
And, if you fancy a bigger challenge, get in contact with the Friends of Wormwood Scrubs who help us care for the biggest open space in H&F.
Friends in Hammersmith
They're in good company. A couple of miles down the road are the Friends of Margravine Cemetery who won a 'Tree Oscar' last year for their community tree project.
Other Hammersmith Friends groups include:
- Friends of Brook Green
- Friends of St Paul's Gardens
- Friends of Gwendwr Gardens
- Friends of Furnivall Gardens
- Friends of Ravenscourt Park
- Friends of Marcus Garvey Park.
Friends in Fulham
The south of H&F may be known for its river border, but there's also plenty of green spaces to explore.
Get involved in Fulham's newest Friends group, the Friends of Eelbrook Common, who are helping us transform the park's old play area into a new wildlife space.
Or why not join the:
- Friends of South Park
- Friends of Bishops Park
- And, launched last year, the Friends of Fulham Cemetery already have more than 80 members.
Become a Friend
With more than 50 green spaces in H&F there's plenty of Friends groups choose from.
Or if there's not one for your local area, why not start your own?
If you are interested in starting a 'Friends of' group, please email our Parks team at parks@lbhf.gov.uk.
Having your say
There are also lots of opportunities to have your say in how we care for and improve the borough's open green spaces.
Tell us how we can improve Margravine Gardens playground or what would encourage you to visit Ravenscourt Park's wildlife area more regularly.
