Enfield Council spends £570,000 on parks and play areas across the borough
New fencing, litter bins and play area upgrades funded by the government’s Pride in Place grant
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Enfield Council has committed £570,000 to improve parks, play areas and public spaces across the borough. The funding comes from a £1.5 million Pride in Place grant awarded by the government in September 2025. The council’s cabinet member for assets and culture, Edward Smith, approved the spending on 14 August 2026.
Where the money will be spent
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A £75,000 refurbishment will take place at the play area in High Road Open Space, New Southgate. The council said the work is part of a broader effort to upgrade six play areas across the borough. Another £25,000 will fund boundary fencing at Provident Park in Brookside Road, Edmonton Green, to reduce fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour.
At Albany Park in Enfield Wash, £20,000 has been set aside for similar fencing works. The council also plans to install new litter bins in multiple parks and add nine street benches at locations yet to be confirmed. A further £20,000 will repair the historic entrance gates at Trent Park in Cockfosters, following damage to its Grade II-listed stone pillars.
Why the council approved the spending
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In a decision report, Enfield Council said the improvements align with the Pride in Place programme’s goal of enhancing community spaces. The council described the works as a way to accelerate existing capital priorities and improve residents’ daily experience of local parks.
The £1.5 million grant must be spent by March 2027. Enfield was one of three London boroughs to receive additional Pride in Place funding for specific neighbourhoods. In March 2026, the government awarded £40 million to improve Enfield Wash, Enfield Highway and Lower Edmonton over the next decade.
What happens next
The council has not announced a start date for the works. Residents can expect updates as the projects progress. The £40 million allocated for Enfield Wash, Enfield Highway and Lower Edmonton will be managed by neighbourhood boards, which are being set up in collaboration with local MPs Feryal Clark and Kate Osamor.
Questions this report answers
+How much is Enfield Council spending on parks and play areas?
Enfield Council is spending £570,000 on public space improvements, including play area upgrades and new fencing. The funding comes from a £1.5 million Pride in Place grant awarded in September 2025, which must be spent by March 2027.
+Which parks will benefit from the funding?
The play area in High Road Open Space, New Southgate, will receive a £75,000 refurbishment. Provident Park in Edmonton Green will get £25,000 for boundary fencing, and Albany Park in Enfield Wash will also see fencing improvements. Trent Park’s entrance gates will be repaired.
+When will the work start?
Enfield Council has not announced a start date for the improvements. The £570,000 must be spent by March 2027, so work is expected to begin in the coming months. Residents should look for updates from the council.
+What is the Pride in Place grant?
The Pride in Place grant is a government programme funding visible improvements to public spaces. Enfield Council received £1.5 million in September 2025 for borough-wide upgrades. A separate £40 million was awarded in March 2026 for Enfield Wash, Enfield Highway and Lower Edmonton.
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