Burgess Park in South London is under siege—once a peaceful green space, it’s now hosting massive events drawing up to 15,000 people daily, leaving the grass trashed and restoration efforts woefully behind. Local advocates are demanding the council rethink its event policies, arguing that the sheer scale of gatherings overwhelms the park’s capacity, even with organizers’ best intentions. While the council defends the events for their cultural and economic value—and insists organizers pay for cleanup—they’re also listening to residents who want to preserve this beloved community green.

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