Southwark Park, ping-pong in Bermondsey / Rotherhithe

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Southwark Park: Ping Pong in Bermondsey, London

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Southwark Park, Gomm Road, London · SE16 2ET

Southwark Park has two free, permanent outdoor table tennis tables sitting right next to the tennis courts, off the Gomm Road side of this big Bermondsey and Rotherhithe park. There is no booking, no fee and no kit, so it suits casual players, families and anyone who fancies a knockabout after a walk round the boating lake. Bring your own bats and balls and you are sorted.

The one thing worth knowing: the tables are concrete and outdoors, so they run on park hours rather than fixed slots. The park gates open daily at 7:30am, with closing times that shift through the year, and there is a pavilion café nearby if you want a coffee between rallies.

The ping pong setup

Two permanent outdoor tables sit beside the tennis courts on the west side of the park, nearest the Gomm Road and Jamaica Road entrances. They are solid concrete builds left out year round, so they are weatherproof but exposed, and on a dry day you can just turn up and play. Nothing is provided, so pack your own bats and balls before you come. There is no net cost to worry about either, since the tables are free and shared on a first come first served basis. Expect a relaxed, social feel rather than a club setup.

Good to know

There is no booking system and no charge, so timing is all about the park gates. They open at 7:30am daily, with closing times that change across the seasons, so check before a late visit. The Pavilion Café near the boating lake does coffee and food if you want a break, running roughly 9am to 7pm in summer and shorter hours in winter. Toilets and a water fountain sit near the lake. Getting here is easy from Canada Water or Bermondsey stations, both a short walk away.

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Common questions

What is Southwark Park table tennis?
It is two free, permanent outdoor table tennis tables in Southwark Park, set next to the tennis courts on the Bermondsey and Rotherhithe side of the park.
Is table tennis at Southwark Park free?
Yes. The tables are free to use, with no fee and no booking. They are shared on a first come first served basis.
Do I need to book or can I just turn up?
Just turn up. There is no booking system, so you play whenever a table is free during park hours.
How many tables are there?
There are two permanent outdoor tables, located next to the park tennis courts.
Do I need to bring my own bats and balls?
Yes. No equipment is provided, so bring your own bats and balls.
What are the opening times and nearest station?
The park gates open at 7:30am daily, with closing times that vary through the year. The nearest stations are Canada Water and Bermondsey, both a short walk away.

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