Springfield Park Opens as London’s Largest New Park

Springfield Park, the largest new park opened in London since the 2012 Olympics, has officially launched in Tooting, southwest London, as part of the Springfield Village development. The 32-acre park offers a pavilion café, amphitheatre, play areas, a fitness trail, ponds, sensory gardens, and 700 newly planted trees. It is integrated with the redeveloped Springfield University Hospital and includes two new mental health facilities, 1,288 new homes (33% affordable), shops, and care services. Community initiatives such as mental health first aid training and 'hope benches' have been introduced to foster wellbeing and reduce stigma. The opening, attended by Mayor Sadiq Khan, local officials, and NHS leaders, was praised for its holistic approach to health and community. The project is viewed as a model for integrating healthcare, housing, and green spaces in urban redevelopment.