Entrances

Plaza

River works

Seating / meeting

Perimeter Path

Park Avenue entrance - any upgrade will be linked to future works on the old leisure centre site

Plaza multi-functional space with water jets - although a potentially fun element it is not deemed financially viable and goes against the carbon neutrality aspirations of the council

River improvement works - these are ecological enhancements to the river to encourage further wildlife (funding dependant)

New bench seating - benches will be replaced or repaired with additional new benches possible once the extended perimeter path is constructed

Perimeter path - this would provide improved access around the whole site for most users (funding dependant)

Nuns Walk northern entrance - an informal entrance to the grounds. 

Permanent café and toilet building - temporary toilets are now on site and the Council is exploring further coffee van opportunities. Until it is known the outcome of the old leisure centre building further structures should be avoided

Repaint banana bridge - works to repair the bridge are being commissioned. Following this the Council will explore improving the surface and enhancing the visual aspect of the bridge with possible artwork. (Funding dependant)

Improved area by Devils Island bridge with seating and artwork - any opportunity that arises to undertake improvements or install artwork will be explored

New bridge at top of Devils Island - this has been ruled out due to its  environmental impact and prohibitive cost

Nuns Road entrance - some minor works have already been undertaken with the removal of railings. Improvements to the access layout to be considered following the construction of the replacement pavilion

Children's paddling area by the river and dipping platforms - the ecological reports concluded that access to the river should be limited. A paddling area would involve constructing access into the river which would require consents from the Environment Agency, Ordinary Watercourse Consent and engineering works to ensure the existing bank remains stable (funding dependant)

Improve access to Winnall Moors - the creation of a perimeter path will allow greater access to the existing bridge to Winnall Moors. Levels and the path/boardwalk within the Moors means the steps off the bridge cannot be changed without reconfiguring much of the path and further bridges

Linear Path

Fitness Area

Biodiversity

Sport and play

Skate

Resurface main linear paths - part of the existing tarmac path network was upgraded in September/October 2024 using UKSPF grant funding with biodiversity enhancements alongside the path

Outdoor fitness and exercise equipment area - the site is for all users therefore to allocate more open space to a specific activity will reduce the space available to all. This element will not be progressed further

Quieter areas for wildlife planting and habitats - any opportunity that arises to undertake improvements or install artwork will be explore

Kickabout goal - this has been provided

Upgraded play space - this has now been completed

Develop skate park hub - once the old leisure centre site plans are known this will be explored further

Phase 1 (2021 - 2023)

COMPLETED

Phase 2 (2024 - 2025)

IN PROGRESS

Phase 3 (2026+)

Sport & Play:

Tennis/3G Football Floodlighting installed

New fencing for 3G Football Pitch

Refurbished River Park Play Area

Path network:

Existing tarmac path alongside the Itchen has been upgraded (Funding gained)

Biodiversity:

Create quieter areas for wildlife

Sport & Play:

Kick about goal space

'Banana' Bridge:

Undertake repairs

Improve disabled access for bridge (Funding dependant)

Entrances:

Improve park entrance at Nuns Road 

Facilities:

Temporary toilets installed

Perimeter Path:

Design and cost perimeter path (Funding dependant)

Seating/Meeting:

Replace benches as required ensuring improved access and useability

Technical Surveys:

Ecology, trees, drainage, utilities etc. all completed