Take a look at Barnet Council's plans for the south of Watling Park.

https://publicaccess.barnet.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=S8G24PJIH0Y00

In summary, the traditional benches will be removed and replaced by single unit seating.

The trees, which have not been trimmed for a long time, will be thinned out with some removed such as the massive Yew tree.

The railings will be replaced by "native hedging"

This takes place in a conservation area.  The documents on the plans are very interesting including an ecological survey.  I bet if you read it there will be creatures you never knew live right here in Burnt Oak.