Mint Street Park

Mint Street Park is a local play space and venue for community events. 

It’s the largest green park in Bankside and now has great links to the Adventure Playground, a community stage, a renewed play area with a great rock climbing wall and a ball court.

Owned by Southwark Council, Mint Street Park sits on the site of the Evelina Children’s Hospital, which stood here 1869-1976 and tackled the high rate of childhood diseases prevalent in the crowded streets of Bankside.

Over a decade ago, the park was a semi-derelict open space, with a reputation for crime and anti-social behaviour. Working with the council, local people have worked to transform the park. They have designed large beds, including a rockery and loggery, to create a beautiful space for both local people and local wildlife to enjoy.

During London Experience Week, Mint Street Park will be the meetup spot for Fresh Start – a free, pre-conference morning gathering for World Experience Summit attendees.

• Mint Street Park is a 12 min walk from Hoxton, Southwark (the LXW26 Hub Hotel)
• Mint Street Park is a 9 min walk to Ministry of Sound