Enfield Council allocates £570,000 to upgrade parks and play areas
Six play areas, boundary fencing and historic gates among improvements funded by government grant
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Enfield Council has approved £570,000 of improvements to parks, play areas and public spaces across the borough. The funding comes from the government’s Pride in Place grant, awarded to Enfield in September 2024. The council confirmed the spending on 14 June 2025.
Six play areas will receive upgrades, including a £75,000 refurbishment at High Road Open Space in New Southgate. Provident Park in Brookside Road, Edmonton Green, will get £25,000 of boundary fencing to reduce fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour. Albany Park in Enfield Wash will also receive £20,000 for similar works.
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Historic gates and litter bins included in plans
The council will replace the entrance gates at Trent Park in Cockfosters after repairing Grade II-listed stone pillars damaged by large vehicles. New litter bins will be installed across multiple parks, and £20,000 has been set aside for nine new benches at locations yet to be confirmed.
Edward Smith, Enfield Council’s cabinet member for council assets and culture, signed off the spending. A council decision report stated the works align with the Pride in Place programme’s aim of improving community spaces. The report added the upgrades would help deliver existing capital priorities and enhance residents’ experience of local parks.
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Funding timeline and additional allocations
Enfield received £1.5 million from the Pride in Place programme in September 2024. The council must complete all works by March 2027. In March 2025, Enfield was awarded an additional £40 million for improvements in Enfield Wash, Enfield Highway and Lower Edmonton. This funding will be spread over ten years, with £2 million available annually until 2036.
Neighbourhood boards, working with local MPs Feryal Clark and Kate Osamor, will oversee the £40 million allocation. Enfield was one of three London boroughs to secure funding for two separate areas under the programme.
What happens next
The council has not announced a start date for the £570,000 of works. Residents can expect updates on the council’s website or through local ward councillors as projects begin. The £40 million neighbourhood improvements will be developed through community-led boards, with details to be published later this year.
Questions this report answers
+Which play areas will be upgraded under the £570,000 plan?
Six play areas across Enfield will receive upgrades, including a £75,000 refurbishment at High Road Open Space in New Southgate. The council has not yet named the other five locations. Works are funded by the government’s Pride in Place grant and must be completed by March 2027.
+How much will be spent on boundary fencing at Provident Park?
Enfield Council will spend £25,000 on boundary fencing at Provident Park in Brookside Road, Edmonton Green. The fencing aims to reduce fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour. A further £20,000 has been allocated for similar works at Albany Park in Enfield Wash.
+When must the council complete the public space improvements?
All works funded by the £1.5 million Pride in Place grant must be completed by March 2027. Enfield Council approved the £570,000 allocation on 14 June 2025, but has not announced a start date for the projects.
+What is the £40 million allocation for Enfield used for?
The £40 million will fund improvements in Enfield Wash, Enfield Highway and Lower Edmonton over ten years. Neighbourhood boards, working with local MPs, will oversee the spending. Enfield was one of three London boroughs to secure funding for two separate areas under the programme.
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