World Cup of South London Parks

That's the final whistle..... and the crowd go wild! The winner of The World Cup of South London Parks 2020 is.... 🌳CRYSTAL PALACE PARK!! 🌳

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@Conquergear @SceneInCroydon @ParkHillFriends @GrangewoodPark Like it 👍

@CupOfParks @SceneInCroydon @ParkHillFriends @GrangewoodPark How about a woods edition? Keston or Sydenham woods are awesome!

Your recap of the contest - from 32 parks to one winner - conveyed in the highest quality design by our expert graphics team. What a roller coaster of emotions it has been!

.@centreforlondon The royalty cheque is on the way, right? If cheque is a problem will accept cash, gold, or Morley's Mega Meals.

My friends, let us unite! We must set aside our differences, and come together to vote for the South London parks.

@TootingCommon 👀👀👀

Taking a break from kicking crispy autumn leaves and collecting conkers to recommend this ⬇️ to all you park lovers: Great map, great designer, great prize 👍🏻

@sccoopstreatham @The_RHS @LondonInBloomUK @Brockwell_Hall @Rookery100 @heartstreatham @knstreatham @Douglas_Gordon Congratulations! Well done Team Streatham!🌻

We've been awarded gold in @The_RHS @LondonInBloomUK! Our staff & volunteers have worked so hard during a tough time. Thanks to our visitors for their support. @Brockwell_Hall @Rookery100 @heartstreatham @knstreatham @Douglas_Gordon #BeKindToyourParks @CupOfParks #horticulture

@SceneInCroydon @ParkHillFriends @GrangewoodPark Absolutely love to hear recommendations. Which one is your favourite?

@CupOfParks Can we get more Croydon parks in the line up next year? :) @ParkHillFriends Addington Hills, @GrangewoodPark Coombe woods, Lloyd Park...

@calneeagle Looks lovely - an oasis of peace 🌳

On a morning where Covid and Brexit arguments are raging around again, here's some tranquility for you from Crystal Palace Park. (Current holder of the @CupOfParks) #crystalpalacepark

@cpp_friends @CrystalPalacePK A pox upon those who disrespect or damage our parks!

A before & after shot from last nights mindless break in at the info centre #CPPic. We want to thank all our friends & volunteers @CrystalPalacePK who helped get it back in order. We look forward to reopening soon at weekends welcoming visitors to the @CupOfParks champions 🏆☀️💕

@cpneighbours @Alex0Sims @TimeOutLondon @cpdinosaurs @cpfunrunners @TootingCommon @Rookery100 Absolutely! So many groups and individuals work and volunteer to look after our parks. Full respect to all the parks staff, Friends groups, and volunteers across South London and beyond.

@Alex0Sims @CupOfParks @TimeOutLondon Do speak to @cpdinosaurs @cpfunrunners and @TootingCommon @Rookery100 too, as they are some of the many park groups that make our green spaces so special and engaging to many! More here on @CupOfParks ... cpneighbours.org/cupofparks2020/

@CupOfParks Hi there, I'm writing a feature for @TimeOutLondon about the importance of London parks. I'd love to hear more about The World Cup of South London Parks. Please could you follow me so I can drop you a DM? Thanks, Alex

@londonbeyond123 @BLMWandsworth @Alex0Sims @TimeOutLondon @TootingCommon But your consolation prize is...... a lovely Common. So still a pretty good outcome 👍🏻

@Alex0Sims @TimeOutLondon Done! 🙂

@JTempleArt1 @cp_bowl So pleased to hear this! Love your artwork, thanks for sharing it.

Biggup to @CupOfParks for allowing my little postcard painting of the @cp_bowl to get a good viewing on Twitter. The little piece sold due to the exposure. And very pleased for the victory. It truly is the best park! #londonartist #southlondonart #Gouache #Britishartist

@artintheparktwt Looks great! 🌿

We’ve been doing some textile art in Chumleigh Gardens!

@theroyalparks 7/10 - a few tough ones there!

How well do you know London's Royal Parks? Take our quick quiz this Monday morning to find out 🏅 royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/blog/…

@ra_rhodes @Map_Modernity @MrTimDunn @britishlibrary But this is the internet, we can't let cold hard facts influence matters? But a serious note - no topic has been so fervently debated this summer as the location of Richmond. Maybe next summer we will put it to..... a public vote.

@Map_Modernity @MrTimDunn @britishlibrary Proof SW is west not south. @CupOfParks

Love #PostalMaps like me and @MrTimDunn ? What about this beauty: Nicholson's map held in @britishlibrary that was used to popularise the use of Postal Districts, being sold in every post office and 'reputable stationers' in London from 1857:

And finally - despite the urban legend that went round every school in South London, pleased to report that not a single ghost of a Victorian train was seen. 👍🏻

If you love live music, there's also a campaign to revive the Rusty Laptop AKA @cp_bowl, the stage in the park which hosted Bob Marley's last London show. Details at crystalpalacebowl.com

Crystal Palace Park lifts The Cup! The prestigious, priceless WCoSp Cup presented today, to reps from @cpdinosaurs, @cpneighbours, and @cpfunrunners - 2020 champions!