Community enjoys re-opening of Wood Green park

Left to right: Cllr David Browne holding a cake modelled on Finsbury Gardens with Cllr Ali Demirci, Cllr Joanna Christophides, Vivian Collett and Kate Franzmann. Picture: Dieter Perry.

by Tim Lamden Saturday, September 15, 2012
11:00 AM

Haringey Mayor Cllr David Browne (far left) celebrates the official re-opening of Finsbury Gardens with councillors and residents.

The open space in Finsbury Road, Wood Green, received a makeover after community members secured £50,000 from the Big Lottery Fund to regenerate the park last year.

Last Saturday, around 150 people visited the park to mark its re-opening and enjoyed food and drink, as well as performances from a drumming group.

Visitors were also treated to a cake, modelled on Finsbury Gardens, made especially to commemorate the re-opening.

Kate Franzmann, co-ordinator of the Finsbury Gardens Regeneration Group, said: “It was a wonderful community day bringing all sections of the community together.

“The park is a safe little area to send your kids out to play on their own.”