Do Not Close Belvedere Splash Park

The Issue

Belvedere Splash Park has been enjoyed by the local community for decades.  It is one of the largest of only two facilities like it in the borough; the other being a much smaller splash area in Danson Park's playground.

In an age where outdoor activities are being encouraged more to improve the health and development of our children, the closure of Belvedere Splash Park will be of huge detriment to local families

The Council maintains that Danson is a viable altenative however this is not practical for several reasons - it would not be able to cater for the volumes of families using it, it would create a significant increase in traffic in the already congested Bexleyheath / Crook Log area and those of us without cars would have to travel up to an hour there and another hour back on buses to use the facility, which would take the enjoyment of going, making it a stressful event rather than a fun place to go.

For more information and history of the campaign to save the splash park, please also see  and like - Save Our Splash Park on Facebook.

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The Issue

Belvedere Splash Park has been enjoyed by the local community for decades.  It is one of the largest of only two facilities like it in the borough; the other being a much smaller splash area in Danson Park's playground.

In an age where outdoor activities are being encouraged more to improve the health and development of our children, the closure of Belvedere Splash Park will be of huge detriment to local families

The Council maintains that Danson is a viable altenative however this is not practical for several reasons - it would not be able to cater for the volumes of families using it, it would create a significant increase in traffic in the already congested Bexleyheath / Crook Log area and those of us without cars would have to travel up to an hour there and another hour back on buses to use the facility, which would take the enjoyment of going, making it a stressful event rather than a fun place to go.

For more information and history of the campaign to save the splash park, please also see  and like - Save Our Splash Park on Facebook.

The Decision Makers

London Borough of Bexley Council - Alex Sawyer
London Borough of Bexley Council - Alex Sawyer
Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Leisure
Bexley Parks and Open Spaces
Bexley Parks and Open Spaces
Bexley Parks and Open Spaces

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Petition created on 15 April 2015