East side improvements update

Lewisham Council have embarked on work to improve the east side of Beckenham Place Park on the Downham side of the railway line. Following public consultation in 2020 and 2021 proposals have been drawn to enhance the space creating:

·        a welcoming main entrance from Old Bromley Road

·        new playground and multi-use game area

·        improvements to the river corridor        

·        new wetland/pond habitat

·        river flood storage area to protect downstream areas from flooding

·        new/improved footpaths and wayfinding

·        new activity trail and off-road cycling trail plus outdoor gym to support health and fitness

·        extensive tree planting to enhance the parkland environment  

Next stage

Updates on the next stage of the project will be available on this page in early September, where all updates for this project can be found.

More information

In the meantime, you can learn more  about the work in the river Ravensbourne and how to get involved on the Thames 21 website  

You can also join the BPP email list for updates about progress on the east project, events across the park and other news.