http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities daily 0.75 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459413571274-ARZ52D2EKSC2I1C5JYI9/sexby+gardens.jpg Campaigns and Activities http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2016/5/11/community-wildlife-garden-next-volunteer-day monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458589256118-WDNCW6EG2HAWXX5LPR2N/image-asset.jpeg Campaigns and Activities - Community Wildlife Garden Next Volunteer Day - Sunday 29 March 10am-12 noon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2022/1/17/gala-music-festival-set-for-2-4-july-jubilee-bank-holiday-weekend-in-new-location-on-the-common monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2016/7/30/the-great-fete-3rd-september-12-5pm monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591326797-YTUF06QJX540SU65LSVF/Peckham+rye+park+fete+2007+158.jpg Campaigns and Activities - THiS YEAR'S FETE - SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/670d1ecd-14e2-496a-ad54-2516b9bdab7a/241_3879.jpg Campaigns and Activities - THiS YEAR'S FETE - SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1536224252875-ELHIP6BK8CO965QZG0MA/Fete+2018+for+website.jpg Campaigns and Activities - THiS YEAR'S FETE - SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458590435672-VB4Z5QD63V8ZTOTSVYOR/IMG_1471r.jpg Campaigns and Activities - THiS YEAR'S FETE - SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2026 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2022/10/24/sensory-gardens-renaissance monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1741509616268-54HIZMSY5IBW0JSERFRS/20250203_094048.jpg Campaigns and Activities - PARK TOILETS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2020/3/26/flood-alleviation-works monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2020/12/29/the-american-garden monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1659368775181-0SMGVDEDTWO92B7WUNHE/American+Garden.jpeg.jpeg Campaigns and Activities - The American Garden - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2023/3/23/tiny-forest monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1679564479969-871869ZGLU6NEIXFI1OK/FoPRP+Tiny+Forest.jpg Campaigns and Activities - Tiny Forest - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2016/7/17/former-lido-site monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2020/7/18/be-green-respect-the-park-and-common monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 http://www.peckhamryepark.org/activities/2018/6/7/privacy-statement monthly 0.5 2019-01-13 http://www.peckhamryepark.org/new-gallery daily 0.75 2016-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680195352-PPA57ZLFPPQESC4WXF56/Sexby.JPG Landscapes The Park comprises of a variety of landscapes most of them planted with horticultural specimens of shrubs and trees. In the center of the Park is a formal garden named after the prominent horticulturist J.J. Sexby. The Sexby Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680195352-PPA57ZLFPPQESC4WXF56/Sexby.JPG Landscapes The Park comprises of a variety of landscapes most of them planted with horticultural specimens of shrubs and trees. In the center of the Park is a formal garden named after the prominent horticulturist J.J. Sexby. The Sexby Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680224137-F9UQRV62KAQ7Y2N6049C/woods.JPG Landscapes Peckham Rye Park is designated a Borough site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The Park has a mixture of habitats from a lake, streams to woodland, specimen trees and meadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680236620-VA4R4CUMDI9A34PY3BRS/bridge.jpg Landscapes The Park is the only Park in Southwark to have a stream or rivulet running through it. These features support kingfishers and rare lamprey. A project to improve the area on the western edge of the Park where the River Peck has surfaced is under development. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/summer-fete daily 0.75 2016-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591326797-YTUF06QJX540SU65LSVF/Peckham+rye+park+fete+2007+158.jpg Summer Fete - Dog Show At the dog show prizes are awarded for categories unknown at Crufts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591326797-YTUF06QJX540SU65LSVF/Peckham+rye+park+fete+2007+158.jpg Summer Fete - Dog Show At the dog show prizes are awarded for categories unknown at Crufts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458590441959-J87ZZNO5JYW3RMGWAXC9/Peckham+rye+park+fete+2007+158.jpg Summer Fete - Dog Show At the dog show prizes are awarded for categories unknown at Crufts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591513518-0QG0BEVCQMSAFB451UVV/Peckham+rye+park+fete+2007+030.jpg Summer Fete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458590731216-671553H42RA62YEHID66/Peckham+rye+park+fete+2007+030.jpg Summer Fete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458590435672-VB4Z5QD63V8ZTOTSVYOR/IMG_1471r.jpg Summer Fete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458590413070-Z357NFT0HC332M9U5TPU/IMG_71955952022430.jpeg Summer Fete http://www.peckhamryepark.org/welcome daily 1.0 2021-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1609244184624-6ISTHFSRVUYG53CWLYA6/P1040009.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458252657853-U1PXV0EXGSGW59ZSQBEW/8.+Bank+Holiday+on+Peckham+Rye.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684402065-SOUUJMU3WW6Y2ENUAOK4/bushes.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459413571274-ARZ52D2EKSC2I1C5JYI9/sexby+gardens.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591908806-V44V4ZFX59G94F5O33SN/Park+Gym+Square.jpg Welcome - Facilities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591911919-YRFJKTQRLC0X23503P9M/Gmap+Square.jpg Welcome - Transport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458591913299-LO7NGLYBLLOLPT0D5DR1/park+trail+square+small.jpg Welcome - Park Trails https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458330998506-O89OOD0RODUAHKH4EQQ4/Fete+Square.jpg Welcome - EVENTS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458331093376-TVQMZB152KEFFIWG38PD/gardening.jpg Welcome - ACTIVITIES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458330936277-1EGTJDT5PY8RLVQPVP0D/foprp+logo+square.JPG Welcome - FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP FRIENDS COMMUNITY GROUP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458599235126-WK19IZKMG9ZW6VWELGPM/1.+Map1746.jpg Welcome - Early History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458599142865-U4EOACD8Q1PX4B4RTUIW/8.+Bank+Holiday+on+Peckham+Rye.jpg Welcome - The Creation of the Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458599144887-Z6CHX94NVILP18JCFEXL/park+today.jpg Welcome - The Park Today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460039625652-VIPAYRESMR5UFKURY1RC/Tree+Trail Welcome Click Here to download your copy of the Tree Trail http://www.peckhamryepark.org/wildlife daily 0.75 2016-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683606442-XF0WGDL8M80OANOVH5W6/squirrel.jpg Wildlife There is an abundance of wildlife to be found within the Park, especially in the woodland areas. The most plentiful being foxes and squirrels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683606442-XF0WGDL8M80OANOVH5W6/squirrel.jpg Wildlife There is an abundance of wildlife to be found within the Park, especially in the woodland areas. The most plentiful being foxes and squirrels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683742265-FI47EZ91VSE7WVEGWF5V/erodium_moschatum_musk_storksbill_large.jpg Wildlife The nationally scarce musk stork's bill Erodium moschatum occurs in the short turf in the northern end of Peckham Rye Common. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683921367-57CJ7ER2D65RRKH77VSY/Teichmolch-triturus-vulgaris.jpg Wildlife Only a single species of amphibian has been recorded in the Park, this being the smooth newt Triturus vulgaris. No reptiles have been recorded in the Park. However, the slow worm Anguis fragilis, common lizard Lacerta vivpara and the introduced red-eared terrapin have been recorded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684017063-TQZFVH8XBV2TAS6SABGO/Pipistrellus_female-1.jpg Wildlife Bats Unidentified pipistrelles Pipistrellus sp(p). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684036495-NVXFP39MJP16IR78JU4K/robin.jpg Wildlife Birds There are many birds to be found in the woodland area including species of tit, nuthatch, blackbird, greater spotted woodpecker and song thrush. Substantial flocks of herring gull visit the Park and the Common during the winter months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684050879-LDAJ59B55AOB3P8QU0SY/Lucanus_cervus_male_top_2.jpg Wildlife Invertebrates The stag beetle Lucanus cervus has been recorded. The stag beetle is Britain's largest terrestrial beetle- between 5cm and 8cm in length. A nationally scarce and globally threatened species, it is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459417313343-BBC79MEU2GAUBJ8NJHAP/image-asset.jpeg Wildlife - Bees Beehives are situated in the meadow area beyond the pond in the Community Wildlife Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460043935204-WC6MF0IYFHN9GLVC6EEO/image-asset.jpeg Wildlife This squirrel is called Sammy. He's a bad squirrel, very bad. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/habitat daily 0.75 2016-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460126045983-ZF1Z2DY0YDJRMK3IQ0LM/robin.jpg Habitat The meadows are an important habitat for invertebrates and birds. Most are sown with a mixture of native and non native wildflowers. This helps to provide forage for pollinators such as bees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460126045983-ZF1Z2DY0YDJRMK3IQ0LM/robin.jpg Habitat The meadows are an important habitat for invertebrates and birds. Most are sown with a mixture of native and non native wildflowers. This helps to provide forage for pollinators such as bees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680486055-8QGHV1IJAXS12BS7XF7U/P1020923.jpg Habitat The woodland areas are uncommon being the remnant of the farmland that was there previously. It provides a home for such birds as the Greater Spotted Woodpecker. The deadwood within these areas provides an important habitat for the endangered stag beetle Lucanus cervus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680443288-9RQN6RQONI9LL8GRI7ST/fernery+and+park+2015+045.JPG Habitat Recent additions to the Park include the Community Wildlife Garden which contains a mosaic for wildlife including native hedgerow, large loggery, pond and winter and summer beds. The garden also contains beehives cared for by a local apiarist. A recently completed Fernery is situated on the southern edge of the Park created for ferns and shade loving plants. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/environment daily 0.75 2016-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682709125-H0GU8HU41SSIFTV2ZM1Y/daffodils.jpg Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682709125-H0GU8HU41SSIFTV2ZM1Y/daffodils.jpg Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682802261-86FNDE9QWG719XFR1Y18/panorama1.jpg Environment The large expanses of amenity grassland are dominated by perennial rye grass. To the west of the grassland wildflower planting has been carried out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682896478-X80RYP5N6L2SAAH6WV2Y/woodland.jpg Environment The main area is present in the west of the central area. The woodland consists of mature native trees including ash, oak and crack willow. There are also obviously planted non-native trees including Persian ironwood and balsam poplar. Ornamental trees fringe the western edge including snowberry and prunus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682936952-VDRRS7PSDJY32XCL49WR/daffodils.jpg Environment The scattered trees within the Park include both broadleaf and coniferous species. The majority of the Park is lined with trees especially London Plane, Common Lime and Horse Chestnut. An arboretum has been established to the south of the Sexby Garden. Avenues of mature trees have been planted along the older pathways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683171999-C6KLTRLIQ90ECJBD17DF/lake+3.jpg Environment A relatively large lake and six ponds are to be found within the ornamental areas of the Park. Four of the ponds are situated in a 'landscaped valley' and are linked by a stream. The lake lies towards the east, with a central island planted with shrubs and trees, supporting a large population of water fowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683527693-IEKZ5WKJGSHA3LLWPSRR/lake+2.jpg Environment http://www.peckhamryepark.org/park-information daily 0.75 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458514847760-N6WMK97ANACBE809PLSR/welcome+sign.jpg Park information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1534319672085-M0M837G483QV991H3LWZ/peckham+rye+park+cafe+.jpg Park information - The Round Cafe The Round Cafe is located on the common next to the children’s playground. It opens at 8am daily, and closes 7:30pm in the summer and 4pm in the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1534319933877-TARJ92ZM1I621FUPSEJ0/Peckham+Rye+Park+play+ground+and+cafe.jpg Park information - Children's playground All children’s playgrounds are open during normal park opening hours. The biggest is next to the Round Cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458514924671-2TD2OGXASC7LUZK4LZPM/image-asset.jpeg Park information - Adventure Playground Peckham Rye Adventure Playground contains new climbing and play structures as well as a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1468750722152-GXOIIMMMIYL50VK8OY6R/Outdoor+gym..JPG Park information - Outdoor Gym The resistance-based outdoor gym contains a range of cardio, toning and warm up/warm down equipment: a double station cross trainer, a fitness bike, a ski machine, a double station leg press, a combi lat pull down and chest press, a double station abdominal bench, pull up bars and dip bars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1468750816283-BQ3BNKEW7PPV7K69KRS9/skateboard+park.JPG Park information - Skatepark Visit the Peckham Rye Skatepark website for full details of opening hours and set up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458515348680-G8NO8G3HQCD7MKVF1M50/image-asset.jpeg Park information - Peckham Bowls: Bar and Bowling Green For all information about the bowling green, visit the Peckham Bowls website. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1464607837566-KYYK8KRS6A51PZ9WOW1H/loggery+meadow+may2016.jpg Park information - Community Wildlife Garden Funded and maintained by the Friends of Peckham Rye Park and created on a previously derelict site, the Community Wildlife Garden opened in 2013 and is delightfully quiet place for contemplation. Volunteer garden maintenance sessions usually take place on the first Sunday morning of the month. Please visit our Volunteering page for more information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459953997894-IIFRWGIE7F3D07J2OQZG/image-asset.jpeg Park information - Football Pitches Peckham Rye Park has senior, junior and youth pitches for hire as well as changing rooms. The nearest station is Honor Oak Park (Overground). The facilities are available on pay as you play basis. Please visit Southwark Council’s website for more information. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/volunteering daily 0.75 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680486055-8QGHV1IJAXS12BS7XF7U/P1020923.jpg Volunteering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460126045983-ZF1Z2DY0YDJRMK3IQ0LM/robin.jpg Volunteering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/history daily 0.75 2021-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458252447390-W0WB856TXC8W6U9UBLDP/12.+opening1894.jpg History http://www.peckhamryepark.org/nature daily 0.75 2016-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458679639976-R6K0GUIIEK1Y1A11UG2P/robin.jpg Nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680195352-PPA57ZLFPPQESC4WXF56/Sexby.JPG Nature The Park comprises of a variety of landscapes most of them planted with horticultural specimens of shrubs and trees. In the center of the Park is a formal garden named after the prominent horticulturist J.J. Sexby. The Sexby Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680224137-F9UQRV62KAQ7Y2N6049C/woods.JPG Nature Peckham Rye Park is designated a Borough site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The Park has a mixture of habitats from a lake, streams to woodland, specimen trees and meadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680236620-VA4R4CUMDI9A34PY3BRS/bridge.jpg Nature The Park is the only Park in Southwark to have a stream or rivulet running through it. These features support kingfishers and rare lamprey. A project to improve the area on the western edge of the Park where the River Peck has surfaced is under development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460126045983-ZF1Z2DY0YDJRMK3IQ0LM/robin.jpg Nature The meadows are an important habitat for invertebrates and birds. Most are sown with a mixture of native and non native wildflowers. This helps to provide forage for pollinators such as bees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680486055-8QGHV1IJAXS12BS7XF7U/P1020923.jpg Nature The woodland areas are uncommon being the remnant of the farmland that was there previously. It provides a home for such birds as the Greater Spotted Woodpecker. The deadwood within these areas provides an important habitat for the endangered stag beetle Lucanus cervus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458680443288-9RQN6RQONI9LL8GRI7ST/fernery+and+park+2015+045.JPG Nature Recent additions to the Park include the Community Wildlife Garden which contains a mosaic for wildlife including native hedgerow, large loggery, pond and winter and summer beds. The garden also contains beehives cared for by a local apiarist. A recently completed Fernery is situated on the southern edge of the Park created for ferns and shade loving plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682802261-86FNDE9QWG719XFR1Y18/panorama1.jpg Nature The large expanses of amenity grassland are dominated by perennial rye grass. To the west of the grassland wildflower planting has been carried out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682896478-X80RYP5N6L2SAAH6WV2Y/woodland.jpg Nature The main area is present in the west of the central area. The woodland consists of mature native trees including ash, oak and crack willow. There are also obviously planted non-native trees including Persian ironwood and balsam poplar. Ornamental trees fringe the western edge including snowberry and prunus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458682936952-VDRRS7PSDJY32XCL49WR/daffodils.jpg Nature The scattered trees within the Park include both broadleaf and coniferous species. The majority of the Park is lined with trees especially London Plane, Common Lime and Horse Chestnut. An arboretum has been established to the south of the Sexby Garden. Avenues of mature trees have been planted along the older pathways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683171999-C6KLTRLIQ90ECJBD17DF/lake+3.jpg Nature A relatively large lake and six ponds are to be found within the ornamental areas of the Park. Four of the ponds are situated in a 'landscaped valley' and are linked by a stream. The lake lies towards the east, with a central island planted with shrubs and trees, supporting a large population of water fowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683527693-IEKZ5WKJGSHA3LLWPSRR/lake+2.jpg Nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683606442-XF0WGDL8M80OANOVH5W6/squirrel.jpg Nature There is an abundance of wildlife to be found within the Park, especially in the woodland areas. The most plentiful being foxes and squirrels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683742265-FI47EZ91VSE7WVEGWF5V/erodium_moschatum_musk_storksbill_large.jpg Nature The nationally scarce musk stork's bill Erodium moschatum occurs in the short turf in the northern end of Peckham Rye Common. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458683921367-57CJ7ER2D65RRKH77VSY/Teichmolch-triturus-vulgaris.jpg Nature Only a single species of amphibian has been recorded in the Park, this being the smooth newt Triturus vulgaris. No reptiles have been recorded in the Park. However, the slow worm Anguis fragilis, common lizard Lacerta vivpara and the introduced red-eared terrapin have been recorded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684017063-TQZFVH8XBV2TAS6SABGO/Pipistrellus_female-1.jpg Nature Bats Unidentified pipistrelles Pipistrellus sp(p). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684036495-NVXFP39MJP16IR78JU4K/robin.jpg Nature Birds There are many birds to be found in the woodland area including species of tit, nuthatch, blackbird, greater spotted woodpecker and song thrush. Substantial flocks of herring gull visit the Park and the Common during the winter months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458684050879-LDAJ59B55AOB3P8QU0SY/Lucanus_cervus_male_top_2.jpg Nature Invertebrates The stag beetle Lucanus cervus has been recorded. The stag beetle is Britain's largest terrestrial beetle- between 5cm and 8cm in length. A nationally scarce and globally threatened species, it is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459417313343-BBC79MEU2GAUBJ8NJHAP/image-asset.jpeg Nature - Bees Beehives are situated in the meadow area beyond the pond in the Community Wildlife Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1460043935204-WC6MF0IYFHN9GLVC6EEO/image-asset.jpeg Nature This squirrel is called Sammy. He's a bad squirrel, very bad. http://www.peckhamryepark.org/friends-of-peckham-rye-park daily 0.75 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459954384727-5WF8G1QXQI7NN6NHDZKS/20150307_135845+%286%29.jpg Friends of Peckham Rye Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458503997620-PTHNXCLXT9AO6CQ6Z5UA/foprp+logo+square.JPG Friends of Peckham Rye Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458504265544-05XDQVY6U2VSZV66QT3A/image-asset.jpeg Friends of Peckham Rye Park http://www.peckhamryepark.org/early-history daily 0.75 2016-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458595237605-WZ2I3CST2IVBGUSRW881/1.+Map1746.jpg Early History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458595389548-TXHPDJ5DISX9Z8502SY3/image-asset.jpeg Early History http://www.peckhamryepark.org/the-creation-of-the-park daily 0.75 2016-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458596317409-TNYQX23ISCK8AFGIV316/8.+Bank+Holiday+on+Peckham+Rye.jpg The creation of the Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458595698950-1XMJ49VT2WUDEHYL0S1J/image-asset.jpeg The creation of the Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458595896080-69XQOYHOM9NN1LO7ZMWG/image-asset.jpeg The creation of the Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458595842876-PS9V9ZUNB2VNC9UZPL2S/image-asset.jpeg The creation of the Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458596206240-8HXWXQ0X317T93GXCV8X/image-asset.jpeg The creation of the Park http://www.peckhamryepark.org/the-park-today daily 0.75 2018-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458679551145-3P9O6DT7L9BN5Y0GIM5F/panorama2.jpg The Park today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458593736039-PY0LE9Z4P9RQR7PKM3YY/image-asset.jpeg The Park today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1458593973044-P5VZD6GHAAB0RGTD3XQQ/image-asset.jpeg The Park today https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459936601228-2PSHBS4843F8JM8YZDWK/image-asset.jpeg The Park today The Community Wildlife Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a0ef2c2399a3077ec3b106/1459416865620-X2TMIWGQXF8JPAB3RWWI/image-asset.png The Park today The new Fernery