Roxbourne Park playground to move away from river in £6m Harrow upgrade
Residents invited to comment on plans that include new footpaths, signs and entrance gates by 30 September 2024
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Harrow Council will relocate the children’s playground in Roxbourne Park, Pinner, further into the park and away from the river corridor. The move aims to increase safety by separating play equipment from the riverbank and improving visibility for parents and carers.
The proposal is part of a wider £6m investment in Harrow’s parks and open spaces over the next three years. The council’s Park’s Capital Programme includes resurfacing footpaths, adding wayfinding signs and replacing entrance gates at Roxbourne Park.
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Why the playground is moving
The council said the current playground’s proximity to the river poses safety risks. Moving it further into the park will create more space between play equipment and the riverbank, making it easier to maintain the river corridor and connect walking routes.
Older play equipment that has reached the end of its usable life will be replaced. Some existing apparatus will be kept and incorporated into the new layout. The council described the playground as one of the park’s most popular facilities, used daily by local families.
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Footpaths, signs and gates
Several footpaths in Roxbourne Park show signs of wear and deterioration, the council said. The plans include resurfacing significant sections of the path network, extending existing paths to improve connectivity and building a new link path to the riverside walk.
New wayfinding signs will be installed to help visitors navigate the park. The council also proposes replacing entrance gates, bollards and fencing to create what it called a “positive first impression” for visitors.
How residents can respond
Harrow Council is asking residents to submit their views on the proposed changes. The consultation runs until 30 September 2024. Feedback can be provided via the council’s online consultation portal.
The council said the proposals were developed after site assessments, condition surveys and discussions with park user groups. It aims to improve ageing infrastructure, address maintenance issues and enhance accessibility for current and future visitors.
Roxbourne Park is a valued community green space that supports recreation, sport, walking, nature, and community activities throughout the year. The proposed improvements aim to enhance the quality, accessibility, safety, and long-term sustainability of the park while protecting the features that make it a much-loved local destination.
Harrow Council statement, as reported by MyLondon
Questions this report answers
+Why is the playground moving in Roxbourne Park?
Harrow Council plans to move the playground further into the park to improve safety by increasing the distance from the riverbank. The move will also enhance visibility for parents and carers and better connect walking routes through the park.
+What other changes are planned for Roxbourne Park?
The council will resurface footpaths, install new wayfinding signs, replace entrance gates and upgrade play equipment. Some existing play apparatus will be retained and incorporated into the new layout.
+How much will the park improvements cost?
Harrow Council’s Park’s Capital Programme will invest more than £6m in parks and open spaces across the borough over the next three years. The exact cost for Roxbourne Park has not been specified.
+How can residents have their say on the plans?
Residents can submit views on the proposed changes via Harrow Council’s online consultation portal until 30 September 2024. The council will consider feedback before finalising the plans.
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