Major £3.9 Million Renovation Planned for City’s Oldest Park

The largest and oldest park in a city is slated for a £3.9 million renovation project, which includes the reconstruction of a bridge that had fallen into disuse. Preston Council has submitted proposals outlining a series of modifications for Moor Park, funded by money allocated from the former government’s Levelling Up initiative. These modifications encompass expanding the Serpentine Lake, installing new fountains, and restoring a bridge that previously spanned the lake. Additional plans feature the establishment of new wildflower meadows, the installation of new fencing, and various other improvements. The lake, which existed when Moor Park was established in 1833, is planned for southward expansion into a section currently occupied by trees and other plant life. The lake is scheduled to be drained and its bed de-silted. Following its expansion, the lake will be bordered by wetland flora and encircled by wildflowers. A new pathway will originate from the current footway adjacent to the water and eventually link to the new bridge, which is designed to traverse the lake from east to west. This new structure, measuring 26 meters (85 feet), will mirror the alignment of an earlier bridge and will incorporate a steel lattice framework along with timber deckboards. The proposals also include enhancements to the pavilion, and the park’s south-east entrance, accessible from Sir Tom Finney Way, is also slated for an upgrade.