West Harrow Park Improvements

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West Harrow Park was selected to become Harrow’s 9th Green Flag site. Its strong community role and high level of local use made it a perfect candidate for this award.

Whilst the park already has a good foundation and is heavily used, the Council has earmarked significant funding to bring it up to Green Flag standard. The Parks Capital Programme focuses on welcoming entrances, accessibility, safety, and playground enhancement – all key priorities for making sure our parks remain safe, welcoming spaces for everyone.

We want our parks to be accessible all year round, providing safe spaces for walking, running and play. Paths and infrastructure are central to this, while playgrounds are crucial for our young residents and parents.

Over the coming months we will be planning major improvements to West Harrow Park. This page will act as the main point of reference for residents, sharing updates as the works progress.

Why Is This Needed?

West Harrow Park is already a popular and well-used green space. However, many of its paths and facilities need upgrading to make sure they are accessible in all seasons and safe for everyone to enjoy.

The Green Flag award sets out high standards for management, accessibility, safety and community involvement. This investment will help West Harrow Park reach and maintain those standards, whilst also addressing long-standing issues such as poor drainage, worn paths and the need for better play facilities.

What Will Happen

Phase 1 – Improving Accessibility
The first phase of work will focus on creating a formal path around the cricket ground, to the south, east and north boundaries. This area is already a popular “desire line” for walking and running, but it becomes wet and boggy in colder months making access difficult.

By installing a proper path, we will provide a safe, all-weather route that connects with existing paths, creating circular route for those who enjoy walking around the park. This phase is funded through Harrow’s Green Grid programme.

What is Harrow’s Green Grid?
The Green Grid is a borough-wide programme to improve walking and cycling connections, enhance access to green spaces, and encourage healthier lifestyles. It supports projects like this that make parks more welcoming and usable all year round.

Future Works – Playground and Path Upgrades
In the next stages of the master plan we will:

  • Upgrade entrances, key paths across the rest of the park.

  • Improve the playground to provide modern, safe, and exciting facilities for children.

  • Resolve flood and water-pooling issues that limit use of the park in wet conditions.

  • Explore further opportunities to enhance facilities and make the park even more welcoming.

Local Stakeholders & Friends Group

Council officers have been working closely with the Friends of West Harrow Park, along with other local stakeholders, in planning these improvements. We value their knowledge and insight, as they know the park better than anyone.

If you love your park and would like to get involved, the Friends group always welcomes new volunteers. It’s a great way to support your local green space and meet others in the community.

📘 Facebook: Friends of West Harrow Park | Facebook
✉️ Email: fwhp@ymail.com

Timeline

  • Green Grid funded Path– expected to start early October

  • Future works – playground upgrades, path improvements and drainage works are in development and are expected to take place over Autumn and Winter. Updates will be provided on this page as plans are confirmed.

Impact on Residents

While works are taking place, certain areas of the park may be fenced off for safety and to allow contractors to carry out improvements. We will keep as much of the park open as possible, and walking routes will remain available outside the work areas.

Any short-term disruption will lead to long-term benefits, with new paths, improved drainage and upgraded facilities making the park more enjoyable all year round.

Staying Updated

This page will be kept up to date throughout the project. Please check back regularly for the latest news, dates and details of upcoming works.

West Harrow Park was selected to become Harrow’s 9th Green Flag site. Its strong community role and high level of local use made it a perfect candidate for this award.

Whilst the park already has a good foundation and is heavily used, the Council has earmarked significant funding to bring it up to Green Flag standard. The Parks Capital Programme focuses on welcoming entrances, accessibility, safety, and playground enhancement – all key priorities for making sure our parks remain safe, welcoming spaces for everyone.

We want our parks to be accessible all year round, providing safe spaces for walking, running and play. Paths and infrastructure are central to this, while playgrounds are crucial for our young residents and parents.

Over the coming months we will be planning major improvements to West Harrow Park. This page will act as the main point of reference for residents, sharing updates as the works progress.

Why Is This Needed?

West Harrow Park is already a popular and well-used green space. However, many of its paths and facilities need upgrading to make sure they are accessible in all seasons and safe for everyone to enjoy.

The Green Flag award sets out high standards for management, accessibility, safety and community involvement. This investment will help West Harrow Park reach and maintain those standards, whilst also addressing long-standing issues such as poor drainage, worn paths and the need for better play facilities.

What Will Happen

Phase 1 – Improving Accessibility
The first phase of work will focus on creating a formal path around the cricket ground, to the south, east and north boundaries. This area is already a popular “desire line” for walking and running, but it becomes wet and boggy in colder months making access difficult.

By installing a proper path, we will provide a safe, all-weather route that connects with existing paths, creating circular route for those who enjoy walking around the park. This phase is funded through Harrow’s Green Grid programme.

What is Harrow’s Green Grid?
The Green Grid is a borough-wide programme to improve walking and cycling connections, enhance access to green spaces, and encourage healthier lifestyles. It supports projects like this that make parks more welcoming and usable all year round.

Future Works – Playground and Path Upgrades
In the next stages of the master plan we will:

  • Upgrade entrances, key paths across the rest of the park.

  • Improve the playground to provide modern, safe, and exciting facilities for children.

  • Resolve flood and water-pooling issues that limit use of the park in wet conditions.

  • Explore further opportunities to enhance facilities and make the park even more welcoming.

Local Stakeholders & Friends Group

Council officers have been working closely with the Friends of West Harrow Park, along with other local stakeholders, in planning these improvements. We value their knowledge and insight, as they know the park better than anyone.

If you love your park and would like to get involved, the Friends group always welcomes new volunteers. It’s a great way to support your local green space and meet others in the community.

📘 Facebook: Friends of West Harrow Park | Facebook
✉️ Email: fwhp@ymail.com

Timeline

  • Green Grid funded Path– expected to start early October

  • Future works – playground upgrades, path improvements and drainage works are in development and are expected to take place over Autumn and Winter. Updates will be provided on this page as plans are confirmed.

Impact on Residents

While works are taking place, certain areas of the park may be fenced off for safety and to allow contractors to carry out improvements. We will keep as much of the park open as possible, and walking routes will remain available outside the work areas.

Any short-term disruption will lead to long-term benefits, with new paths, improved drainage and upgraded facilities making the park more enjoyable all year round.

Staying Updated

This page will be kept up to date throughout the project. Please check back regularly for the latest news, dates and details of upcoming works.

Page published: 30 Sep 2025, 04:51 PM