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Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields

27 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotToilets

Best for

11 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Nalassus laevioctostriatus, 7-spot Ladybird, Harpalus anxius +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wandle TrailWalking route
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Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
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Beverley Brook WalkWalking route
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Kingston Station to Ham House Walk, Ham HouseWalking route7.2 km

Enjoy a gentle walk from Kingston Station to Ham House and Garden on this 4.5-mile long stroll along the river, learning some interesting historical facts along the way.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 01:15Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route
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Cycling

296 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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LCN 75Cycling route
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LCN 74Cycling route
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LCN 24Cycling route
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Route 33Cycling route
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LCN 75Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot

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Richardson Evans Playing Fields, Putney Vale

Richardson Evans Playing Fields, Putney Vale

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