Welcome to Pymmes Park

Pymmes Park, where there is always something for everyone

Take a leisurely stroll around the many winding footpaths that surround The Wetlands, Pymmes Lake,The Yacht Pond, lawns and sports field.

Whether you want to go for a casual stroll (or run) or need a secure playground for the children, a field for your dog to run in, wildlife to watch, Pymmes Park really does have it all!

Keeping our lake clean

The pond and lake are among the jewels of Pymmes Park.

But over the past few years, the waters of Pymmes Park have been polluted with cooking oil and black motor oil.

Our waterfowl, especially swans, are affected by the oil which can be very harmful to them.

Thanks to Thames Water, were able to place booms and pads to soak up the oil and mitigate the pollution. But it will keep happening if people don’t change their habits.

Here are some helpful tips to keep them clean.

Feeding the park's waterfowl

Feeding birds more bread than they can eat is not good for them and can also pollute the water. Excess amounts of food are harmful to birds and can even encourage vermin, such as rats. Mouldy bread will make birds ill too. Brown bread is better for birds than white. Birdseed mix or shredded lettuce are a much better alternative. Canned cooked corn is a real treat for the swans in particular. If you throw it into the lake, their necks are so long, they can easily reach the kernels under the water.

You can help!

If you know or see someone pouring any kind of oil down a street drain please call the Environment Agency:

FREEPHONE 0800 807060

Thank you.

A VOLUNTEER FEEDING BIRDS ON PYMMES PARK LAKE MOUND