Langthorne Park, Leytonstone park improvements phase one ends

Langthorne Park benefited from Waltham Forest Council’s works ahead of the Langthorne Park Festival, which took place on June 13.

The upgrades include a new Forest School learning area, improved access for pedestrians, and step-free entry.

Waltham Forest Council said outdated structures, including an old pergola and internal fencing, have been removed to create a more open space.

A compact car park has been added for park teams along with a new storage facility and cycle parking.

Sustainability was central to the project, with a rain garden now helping manage water runoff from the car park and entrance areas.

Planting schemes have been expanded to support biodiversity and climate resilience, featuring species that can withstand higher temperatures and humidity.

Tree pits have also been enlarged to improve tree health and rainwater absorption.

The park’s artistic elements have been refreshed through a collaboration between Blackhorse Workshop and the Langthorne Park Youth Club.

This includes new footway insets to replace the stolen cast-iron insets, artwork on storage containers created by Wood Street Walls, and poetry displayed on fencing.

Residents can also play new board games on small metal panels which will be attached to the seats of the amphitheatre.

Additional improvements are planned for later in the summer, the council said.

These include festoon lighting between the street and pavilion building, new park signage including Toy Library and Forest School signs, as well as a Langthorne Park community flag created by Blackhorse Workshop with the Langthorne Park Youth Club.

Upgrades to the pavilion itself will introduce a café hatch for serving snacks and refreshments during events, as well as a defibrillator for emergencies.

The council said all improvements were developed in consultation with residents.

Regular updates on the project are available on the Let’s Talk Langthorne Park page on Waltham Forest Council’s website.