Moor Park’s multi-million pound upgrade to begin this summer

March 5, 2025

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Preston City Council’s planning committee approved the Moor Park proposal on Tuesday 4 March.

Cabinet member for planning and regulation councillor Amber Afzal said: “We are delighted that these plans have been passed and we can get started on the much needed improvements to our city’s treasured green spaces.

“Given the special listed status that Moor Park enjoys, due respect has been given to the conservation areas and preserving and enhancing the historic park. Any new additions will make a positive contribution to the local character and distinctiveness of our parks.”

Work in grade-II listed Moor Park is going to be carried out by Eric Wright Civil Engineering.

Full list of what’s planned for Moor Park

Extending the Serpentine Lake on the Blackpool Road side of the park and de-silting the existing lake
Reinstating a bridge across the Serpentine Lake and refurbishment its abutments
Installing fountains in the Serprentine Lake
Refurbishing the railings around the Lake
Replace the railings at the lake edge in front of the Loggia
Works to the Loggia by the Lake and surrounding area
Footpath improvements around the Serpentine Lake
Improved tree and shrub planting
Improvements to the existing changing sports pavilion
Improvements to the south-east park entrance at Deepdale Road
Improvements to the main play area by the St Pauls Road entrance
New wildflower meadows using the silt from the Serprentine Lake

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