Who we are Hammersmith and Fulham Borough council parks department Clean, green and award winning parks and open spaces where residents can relax and enjoy a variety of activities and events in an attractive and safe setting area are key to delivering the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham s vision of a Borough of Opportunity for all residents. In particular to delivering on the Community Plan priority of a cleaner, greener borough. Friends of Wormholt Park Friends of Wormholt Park (FOWP) was formed in April 2011. We are a voluntary group made up local people who either use the park or want to work to make it a better place. Friends of Wormholt Park or the Friends Group as it is commonly known is working in partnership with local residents and services. Levitt Bernstein Levitt Bernstein Landscape and Urban Design Group are delighted to display our ideas for Wormholt Park. Levitt Bernstein Landscape and Urban Design Group has a range of skills that covers holistically the design of the external environment from masterplanning, neighbourhood strategies, public realm projects to parks, gardens and play spaces. We were appointed in September 2012 by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham for design of Improvements to Wormholt Park. Rosendale Estate Shoreditch Park Heybourne Park Oceans Estate
Wormholt Park Improvements Context Wormholt Park is an area of approximately 3.0 hectares, which was first opened as a Park in 1911. However, the park is currently not used to its full potential and lacks the quality and facilities of a key open space in Hammersmith and Fulham. The vision for the Wormholt Park redevelopment is to create a high quality, inclusive and safe green space that builds on its existing landscape heritage in a way that is appropriate for the 21st century. The open and green character of the park will be maintained and enhanced whilst new and improved amenities are provided. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham have secured S10 funding through developer contributions, to upgrade the park and introduce new facilities. Addressing the key issues Trees - We will carry out selective tree works. Some trees will have to be removed as they have been identified as unsafe, but the majority of trees will have their canopies raised to improve sightlines through the park. Sport and Play facilities are poorly located on the western boundary of the site adjacent to housing with anti-social behaviour a problem. The proposed location of the new facilities are much more central to the park, without impacting the central turf area. Woodland buffers will be introduced along the west boundary of the Park to mitigate this. Green space and wildlife There will be a neutral balance of greenspace vs hard standing in the new proposals. New planting is likely to increse the wildlife elements within the park. Security - With improved sight lines, access and footpaths across the site and increased footfall, it is anticipated that the safety of the park will naturally increase. Feature lighting is proposed along the central walkway. Play - The existing play provision within the park needs upgrading. The new play proposals will provide 0 % inclusive for disabled users and a provision for older children teenagers and younger children. This exhibition has two main purposes: To present the park proposals to local residents and users of the park To obtain final comments about the park proposals Park History Wormholt 191 Wormholt Park was opened June 1911 The parks earliest records are from AD 700 Wormholt meaning in old English Worme or Wyrm was a snake, dragon or reptile and Holt was a wood. So Wormholt is a snake infested wood. Wormholt 193 184 the area was split into two farms old oak farm and Wormholt farm. Old oak farm had 38 acres divided into 32 fields. The wider green area Edges and Boundaries Existing Landscape Character Access and Movement
Wormholt Park Improvements Wormholt Park as exsiting Proposed Landscape Structure Central Walkway Play Entrances Sports Market space Fenced dog zone Ecological zone Open green space Woodland edge Proposed landscape Plan
Design Development Options for the layout A new Canopy and Entrance for the Eastern Edge of the Park Canopy
Wormholt Park Improvements Colourful planting Resin bound surfacing New park furniture Lighting along central walkway Natural Play Natural play Water play Access to green space Sensory touch play Social/ Inclusive play Exciting colours/ Surfacing Sensory music play Sensory touch play Table tennis Football Jogging Outdoor gym equipment Ecologly Inclusive play Play Sports Central Broadwalk Ecological planting Increase insect friendly plant species Open green space Maintain the existing green space Raising existing tree Crowns Space for events Market
Design Development Section a:a - Through zone to the south east corner of the park Section b:b -Through the Central Walkway Wormholt Primary Bryony Road Shrub structure planting MUGA- Multi Use Games Area Wildflower planting Area Wildflower planting 2-9 year old inclusive play Dog free family zone fenced Resident s garden Building Interface treatement Central Walkway with new resin bound surfacing Section c:c- Through zone to the north west corner of the park c:c Sketch View looking towards the new Eastern entrance b:b a:a Section location map Sketch Views looking north east into the park from Sawley Road Indicative view along the central walkway
Landscape Masterplan 9 3 12 20 19 10 7 8 2 22 2 11 2 4 21 17 18 1 19 3 23 14 13 1 24 12 1 3 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 1 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 2 KEY Existing Trees retained, trees will have their canopies raised (not removed) to improve sightlines through the park. Central Green Space retained Central Walkway Primary Route and access into the park improved feature lighting and seating Central seating area, heart of the park New and improved Secondary entrances into the park Outdoor Gym Equipment and jogging track MUGA - Multi Use Games Area Astro turf pitches (Tennis / Football / Netball) Natural / Adventure Play area 7-12 years old Table tennis, boule and dominoes Market / Events Area, new entrance into the park from the Eastern Boundary Building Park interface treatment Sensory Garden, raised planters 2-9 year old inclusive play ( fenced ) with rubber crumb surfacing. Dog free family Zone ( fenced ) Ecology Zone Woodland buffer / edge Wildflower planting Proposed tree planting Proposed shrub structure planting Proposed hedge planting New flower beds along central walkway New resin bound footpath and jogging track. Changing Places Toilet, location not yet defined Fenced Dog Zone Proposed canopy
Consultation results Greenspace Play 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 4 4 Sport Wide Open Space Wildflower Meadow/Nature Trail Dog Free Family Zone Fenced Dog Zone Flower beds Climbing/Obstacle Course Water Play Music Play Swinging/Sliding/Spinning Playing in Grassy Areas Playing in Play Areas Events 10 10 9 9 8 8 7 7 4 4 Running Dominoes Bike track Cricket Nets Table Tennis Basketball/-a-Side Football Buildings 10 Football on Astroturf Tennis Boules/Boccia Outdoor Gym Key Open Air Market Shelter for Covered Market/Events Religious Events Concert/music Events Pet Events 9 Dislike 8 Neutral 7 Like 4 The graphs show the results of the online and public consultation held on the 22nd of September, which presented the wider plans and concepts for the Park Café Temporary Kiosk Toilets
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