Hurlingham Park

Hurlingham Park is a public park and multi-use sports ground in Fulham, west London, covering just under eight hectares. It is used mostly for rugby, football and athletics events, and it is the home ground of Hammersmith and Fulham Rugby Football Club.

How do you get to Hurlingham Park?

The park is about a two-minute walk from Putney Bridge tube station on the District line. It sits off Broomhouse Lane in the south of the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. There is also a car park on site if you are driving. From central London the journey by tube usually takes a few dozen minutes, depending on where you start.

What can you do at Hurlingham Park?

This is first of all a sports venue. There are football pitches, two five-a-side and one full-size 11-a-side, all with all-weather surfaces. You will also find two netball courts, one adult rugby pitch and three tennis courts. Local clubs and casual groups use them, and several facilities can be booked.

Beyond sport, the park has a pavilion with changing rooms and a community room, separate play areas for under-8s and over-8s, a bowling pavilion and green, a dog exercise area and a rose garden. The park holds a Green Flag Award, given to well-managed green spaces.

What is the history of the park?

The land was once part of the Hurlingham Club estate. From 1874 to 1937 it was the club's No. 1 Polo Ground. A concrete grandstand was built in 1935. During the Second World War part of the grounds was leased out as allotments. In 1951 the London County Council compulsorily bought the polo grounds to create housing and a public park. The first section, with a children's playground, opened in the early 1950s. The old 1930s grandstand fell into poor repair and has since been demolished.

How is the park different from the Hurlingham Club?

Next door is the private Hurlingham Club, founded in 1869. It developed as a polo club, published the rules of the sport in 1873, and is known today mainly for tennis. The club is members-only, while the park is open to everyone.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurlingham Park free to enter? The park is public. Only bookings of pitches and courts may carry a fee.

Is it suitable for children? Yes, there are two separate play areas for younger and older children.

Can I bring a dog? The park has a dedicated dog exercise area.

Is it the same place as the Hurlingham Club? No. The club is next door but private and run separately.

What can I combine with a visit? The park pairs well with a walk around Putney Bridge and along the Thames in west London.