Described as “an abandoned gravel pit” by historians it is believed the site was used for building local roads and new housing. Today, the pond is renowned for boating. Its rich history dates back to the 19th century making it London’s oldest model boating club.
The site was once Cock pond.
Opened on the 21 May 1838
There are just over 8 pitches on the Common used for 5, 7, 9 and 11 a side football for both senior men, junior and team clubs.
One of the two smaller ponds, Eagle pond is considered to be a well stocked fishing lake with great potential, providing habitats for small birds, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians. The bank is edged by native plants like Yellow Flag iris and Common Willow.
The statue is located near to the the children’s paddling pool (formerly known as Cock pond)Clapham Common underground station exit. The fountain depicts a woman giving water to a beggar and was cast by F Miller of Munich, from a sculpture by August Von Kreling. It was commissioned in 1884 and placed in London Bridge, before being moved and erected in 1895 at the common.
Clapham Commons snack bar has been a regular sighting for 30-years, beginning in a much smaller wagon.
This skatepark was refurbished in January 2012 by Freestyle. The park is split into two sections, a small tarmac section with ledges, flat rails, a curved ledge and a double manny pad angled up towards the centre, as well as a larger concrete section.
Opened on 13 September 1926
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The south-london franchise is located next to the bandstand. Open 7-days a week and remains central meeting hub for those who frequent the common
