A Natural Play Area for Manor Park Flats
From "People Powered Manor Park"
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Description
We propose to build a natural play area for children on Manor Park Flats near Manor Park station.
A playful landscape designed with wildlife and biodiversity at the forefront; this proposal aims to resolve the inadequate play provision in Manor Park as well as improving the habitat for flora and fauna.
This would be a natural solution, consisting of a felled tree trunks climbing frame, stepping logs, animal carvings, wild flowers and native trees/plants regeneration. There would be educational signage to improve our community care for the land and empower us to act on climate challenges.
Manor Park has one of the highest percentages of children under 15 in the country — roughly 4000 children in MP ward — and shockingly high levels of childhood obesity, yet there is little play provision within reasonable walking distance of people's homes. The Manor Park Appraisal Summary reported that the area is not performing well on residents’ wellbeing. Providing free and accessible outdoor play spaces that promote wellbeing is vital to giving local children (and their parents) a better future.
In 2019, Newham Council declared a climate emergency and set out an action plan to improve climate emergency information to empower our community to act. Providing a hub for nature trails and other educational activities will connect children and adults with nature. Teaching our community how to nurture these spaces will inspire us all to operate more in accordance with, rather than against nature so that we can enjoy a more sustainable future together.
Please note:
This project is subject to permission being granted by the owner of the premises if successful
