Russell Park
Previously known as Noel Park.
Haringey Council is working with Groundwork, BTCV and the Friends of Russell Park to continue to improve Russell Park. Users of the park and local residents were asked at the end of 2006 for their opinions on what improvements they would like to see take place.
Haringey Council has now committed £250,000 towards landscaping in Russell Park. A number of improvements have taken place in recent years including the construction of the play centre, playground and new planting. However other areas of the Park are in need of regeneration so this money will allow for the transformation of the Park.
A masterplan was recently produced in consultation with local people which has identified priority areas for improvement. Groundwork has been commissioned to develop these initial designs and carry out some targeted consultation with the Friends of Russell Park and local residents. Consultation will take place in the early summer of 2008 and work should begin on site in the early winter.
After some initial consultation with the Russell Park community in July 2008, the landscape designs are currently being updated to reflect local aspirations and need. Consultation on these final designs for the park will take place until the end of August 2008. To view the designs and to make a comment, please use the contact details at the bottom of this page.
Background to the Russell Park Improvements
The new Sure Start Children’s Centre within the Park is now open and new play and recreation areas were opened in late 2006. New facilities include a new under 5’s play area, an older children’s play area with resurfaced ball court and a ‘trim trail’ (trail of exercise equipment). The consultation found that:
- Safety and security is the main issue for people not using the Park
- People who use the park do not ‘stop’ there (eg joggers, dog walkers)
- Dog issues (behaviour and mess) are a concern for many
- Poor sight lines in eastern seating area
- Overgrown and dense shrubbery
- Some areas of the paths have been damaged by tree roots and are deteriorating
- Eastern seating area is derelict
- Lighting is poor in some areas
A summary of the 2007 consultation findings can now be viewed at the bottom of this page.
For general information about Russell Park and this project you can also contact Jan Wilson at Haringey Council on 020 8489 5717 or email parks@haringey.gov.uk
| Filename | Filetype | Size |
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Map of Noel Park.pdf  | 389K | |
Noel Pk Consultation Summary.doc  | Word | 37K |
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Update MePage Last Updated: 5 August 2008
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