Hammersmith & Fulham Council is giving Frank Banfield Park, Hammersmith, a £400,000 make-over.
The park’s new look includes eco-friendly changes designed to boost local biodiversity and started in April with the planting of our fourth Tiny Forest.
The work has also included building a new wildflower meadow, raised planters, living habitat wall, wildlife pond, and a new community space with an accessible toilet – made from repurposed shipping containers.
Up next, a new hedge and six new apple trees will be planted around the site.
“It’s amazing to see how much Frank Banfield Park has changed over the last year,” said Cllr Sharon Holder, H&F Cabinet Member for Public Realm.
“These improvements have already made the park greener and more welcoming to residents and wildlife and I can’t wait to see how much change they’ll bring in the coming years. If you’re in the local area definitely come on down to see what new plants are growing and which insects have moved into the space.”
The space was previously grass surrounded by a shrub border. Its new look was designed to create several new habitats for local wildlife.
We funded the project through money raised from our tough negotiations with developers.
Green fingered volunteers
Frank Banfield’s new community garden was made possible with help from local residents.
Earlier this year green fingered volunteers and the Friends of Frank Banfield Park planted more than 200 shrubs, including heather, roses, bluebells and lavender, and helped build the habitat wall.
The garden will be cared for by Hammersmith Garden Community Association (HCGA) over the next two years, funded by our Green Investment Fund.
Everyone’s invited
On Friday 27 September the HCGA is celebrating the end of the improvement works with a fun family session, and everyone’s welcome.
Running from 3pm, the session will include hands on arts and crafts and gardening activities, before finishing with a bat walk through the park at 6.30pm.
To book your spot, RSVP to bookings@hcga.org.uk
