17 Oct 2012
£8m upgrade of Burgess Park in south London revealed
BY Tom Walker
A comprehensive £8m redevelopment and upgrading of Burgess Park in Southwark, South London has been completed.
Improvements at the 114-acre park include a new playground for children over the age of five; a 1km butterfly cross-country fitness route for walkers and joggers, with outdoor gym equipment; clear pathways for cycling and roller blading; and seven outdoor table tennis tables.
The park's lake has been redesigned and expanded with two 9m (30ft) high water fountains and a 90m (295ft) wooden footbridge designed to connect residents on and near Albany Road to other parts of the park.
The £8m transformation at Burgess Park has been made possible with £4m investment from the Creation Trust, £2m from the Mayor of London's Help a London Park scheme and a further £2m from the council.
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