It will cover 500 hectares, stretching from Greenford’s Horsenden Hill to the River Thames in Brentford.
Almost £2.5 million has been pledged by the Mayor of London’s office and the National Lottery Fund for the project.
People in the area are being invited to get involved and help shape the finer details with more information available online.
Plans for the park could include:
• An extended 13-kilometre walking and cycling trail linking parks, waterways, art and landmarks from Horsenden Hill in Greenford to the Thames in Brentford
• New sports and wellbeing spaces
• Improved access and signage
• Enhanced wildlife habitats
• Outdoor venues for cultural events
Councillor Salman Shaheen, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces, Hounslow Council: “Hounslow is already one of London’s greenest boroughs. Through this new partnership, the Regional Park will connect our borough to a network of green spaces and waterways, creating opportunities for active travel, health and wellbeing, and community life, while celebrating our area’s rich heritage and securing a home and ‘highway’ to London’s burgeoning wildlife.”
Leader of Ealing Council, Councillor Peter Mason: “What began as a simple but powerful idea by Ealing Council, to connect our green spaces into a regional park for our residents, has grown into something far larger than any one borough. By joining forces with our neighbours and partners, we now have a shared ambition to create a truly transformative West London Regional Park for millions to enjoy.”
Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor for Environment & Energy: “Every Londoner should be able to access green and blue spaces and benefit from nature. The Mayor and I are delighted to invest in the West London Regional Park Partnership, delivering a bold vision for a new regional park in the capital. This park will provide space across West London for communities to enjoy, including walking trails, waterways, and space for outdoor cultural events, hugely benefitting the local area. I’m excited to see how this project takes shape as we continue to build a greener, fairer London for all.”
