Parks Noticeboard
Welcome to the Parks Noticeboard.
Here you will find regular updates and important information about council-owned parks and open spaces.
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Parks
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FELTHAM GREEN IMPROVEMENTS
Works have begun at Feltham Green, areas of the park is still accessible to visit.
NEW BUG HOTELS
Bug hotels are being created and installed by Lampton Services across Lampton Park, Pevensey and Hanworth Air Park. Bug hotels increase the natural balance of insects, attract pollinators and insects which control pests and provide sheltered habitats.
SATURDAY, 8 JUNE: OFFICIAL NORTHCOTE OPEN DAY
Northcote Nature Reserve in Isleworth has officially opened! A launch day on Saturday saw over 200 people attend this new space, which is open for all to visit.
May 2024
NEW WOOD CARVING AT CARVILLE HALL SOUTH
Dragon wood carving installed at Carville Hall South by wood carver Nick Garnett. Designed by the students at Green Dragon Primary School.
NEW MURAL AT WATERMANS PARK
A new mural inspired by the riverside wildlife and colours of the wildflower meadows at Watermans has been painted by artist Henry Jiver to help deter graffiti.
April 2024
WEDNESDAY,10 APRIL : AVENUE PARK PLAYGROUND AND OUTDOOR GYM OPEN
Both the playground and gym are open for use, there are a few gym pieces remaining to be installed when delivered by manufacturer. Look out for Wellness and Wildlife event coming up to promote the new gym on 18th May.
TUESDAY, 9 APRIL : GREEN DRAGON PLAYGROUND OPEN
Works are complete and temporary fencing has been removed. Green Dragon playground is open for use.
SATURDAY, 6 APRIL : BOSTON MANOR PARK PLAYGROUND OPEN
Boston Manor Park playground has reopened today and is open to the public, having had new play equipment including a zipline and sensory panels installed.
March 2024
MARCH: WHATS NEW IN BRENT LEA
Both basketball backboard and nets in Brent Lea have been replaced.
MARCH- APRIL: GREEN DRAGON PLAYGROUND WORKS
Works commenced on 4 March. Fences are now being painted, with new surfacing and new equipment set to be installed by early April.
MARCH-APRIL: BOSTON MANOR PARK PLAYGROUND WORKS
Works include new surfacing and replacing components, as well as adding new items in the play area.
The play areas will be closed from 4 March to keep everyone safe during the improvements, and will complete in April. The BMP team on-site will aim to keep the metal fitness equipment (on the ‘green’) and wooden gym equipment (next to the playground) open for use throughout the works.
MARCH-APRIL: ROBIN GROVE PLAYGROUND WORKS
The new design will deliver a canal-side fence line and a new boundary with the adjacent allotments.
The multi-use games area (MUGA) is mid-way through refurbishment, while the resurfacing commenced w/c 4 March. The new side panels plus corner pieces will be fitted w/c 11 March.
Soil works are unable to go ahead currently due to wet weather. Will commence once suitable.
MARCH-MAY: AVENUE PARK PLAYGROUND WORKS
Works are underway and this includes closing off the area of the new playground for safety.
Gym fencing has begun installation w/c 4 March and the works to install and resurface the gym will aim to start w/c 11 March. The improvements aim to be completed by May 2024, while the gym is scheduled to launch in summer 2024.
MARCH: LAMPTON PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN
The materials for the fencing have been delivered and works are expected to be carried out on 8 March, weather permitting.
February 2024
february: Avenue Park new playground and gym
Following summer 2023 engagement with local residents and feedback provided from several community consultations, Avenue Park will be receiving new additional play items to the play area and a new outdoor gym. Click here for more details
February-July 2024: Birds Nesting Season
Birds nesting season has arrived,keep an eye out on any new nests in trees as well as occupied bird boxes. Let us know what birds you have spotted over Spring by using the hashtag #HounslowParks on social media.
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Countryside
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BEDFONT LAKES
Lampton Countryside team are trialling a new grass cutting style on the arenas this year. By cutting in grass paths and picnic circles this will support and increase biodiversity all whilst giving park users the chance to be sat in amongst nature with the longer grasses around them.
April 2024
TUESDAY 23 APRIL: PEVENSEY ROAD OPEN SPACE
New wood carving by Wild Wood Carving LTD installed today at Pevensey. Curated using oak and primed with danish seed oil, the piece of art combines four species found in Pevensey as well as having an integrated bug hotel.
WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL: BEDFONT LAKES PLAYGROUND WORKS COMPLETE
Both Clockhouse Lane play area and the Bedfont Road play area at Bedfont Lakes have reopened today and are now open to the public, having had new play equipment installed.
March 2024
MARCH: HIGH TIDE AT NORTHCOTE NATURE RESERVE
A beautiful and very high tide was spotted at the new Northcote Nature Reserve tidal inlet.
Site due to open to the public this June
MARCH: COW MOOOO-VING BACK DAY AT HOUNSLOW HEATH
The cattle at Hounslow Heath departed on Thursday 14th March, returning to farmer John Whitby of Rowley Farm. It has been fantastic to have cattle back on site carrying out a winter grazing programme of both the Heather Pen and the neutral meadows, after their absence due to COVID the past few years.
MARCH: beDFONT lakes country park Playground improvements
Some play equipment in both playgrounds ( Bedfont Road and Clockhouse Lane) are closed off, due to play improvements taking place. Works are still in progress, weather dependent with estimated finish end of March.
MARCH: PEVENSEY ROAD OPEN SPACE
Accessible friendly picnic benches are being installed this week.
Wildflower meadow creation with Gurserva is set for 24 March, while bulb planting and lavender planting is yet to be confirmed.
February 2024
FEBRUARY: Cow Moooo-ving day at Hounslow Heath
Successful cattle move today as the team herded and transported the six Sussex steers from the Hounslow Heath heather pen down to the neutral meadows.
