For a town of our size, Forest Hill is short of safe places for children to explore and play in. This small open green space is a little gem. Yes, our town hosts the Horniman Museum in 16 acres of grounds but Horniman's current management appears much more focused on horticultural excellence than outdoor space for children's play.
Since LB Lewisham took on its management, our Play Park has received little care or investment but some neglect can be benign.
Our borough obtained ?40K Lottery funding in 2007 for renovation but their plans for spending on the Play Park are not public. Why the secrecy? We have 2 green spaces in Forest Hill managed by LB Lewisham: the other one Is the small area beside our Swimming Pool which is already under threat of disappearance. Is this to be the fate of the Triangle? I am shocked by some of the views expressed in the linked threads posted by Operlooper, especially the suggestions for our Play Park becoming a vehicle parking area for the Horniman Museum's visitors & a dogs' lavatory. How very sad.