Central Park

Phase 1 of the strategic landscaping comprises a new 7.13 acre park at the heart of the Nar Ouse Regeneration Area (NORA), adjacent to the western footpath of the Nar Ouse Way in South Lynn. A special event to mark the opening of the new park will take place in September 2010.

The park will provide residents with a place to relax and will generate a sense of real community. Information on the opening of the park will be released nearer the time.

Cllr Jason Law, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, commented that: “The creation of the new park alongside the River Nar is a key component of the NORA project where accessible open space through good landscaping is a high priority. The park will be an important amenity for people living and working in South Lynn”.

The park is a contemporary design that incorporates open lawns and a semi-circular, raised viewing platform from which the public will be able to enjoy aspects of the river and park land.

There is a grassed area at the centre of the park, edged by an oval path bordered by clipped yews. The paths, which will eventually provide east-west links across the River Nar will be both practical, providing good access for walkers and cyclists, and attractive. There is a surfaced footpath along the top of the flood defence banks which will link the northern and southern areas of the development. The bespoke park furniture is both contemporary and maritime in style helps to create a real sense of place.

Artists Impression of new South Lynn Park