New park in Leamington is officially opened

A new park has been officially opened in Leamington.The Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire and Mayor of Leamington joined Warwick district councillors, officers and project partners to mark the opening of the first phase of Elizabeth Park.Named in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the district’s newest public space, located off Princes Drive, is being created through a partnership between Warwick District Council and Homes England.The new park will be developed in three phases, the first of which is now complete and open to the public, with new footpaths, landscaped grassland and sports area, wildflower meadows and tree planting.Photographed with officers from the Warwick District Council project team and Homes England; Councillor Sidney Syson (WDC), Councillor Bill Gifford (WDC),Councillor Will Roberts (WDC), Councillor Chris King(WDC), Councillor Jess Melrose (WDC), Councillor Sarah Boad (Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa), Tim Cox Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, Councillor Pam Redford (Chairman WDC), Councillor Andrew Day (WDC). Credit: Warwick District Council.Phase two of Elizabeth Park will follow the planned relocation of the Edmondscote athletics facility estimated for 2028, with the final stage linking the extended park to existing green spaces west of the athletics track along the River Avon.Councillor Pam Redford, chairman of Warwick District Council, said: “We are very proud to see the opening of the first phase of Elizabeth Park.“This exciting project will not only create a wonderful new public park but will also provide our district with a legacy in memory of Her Late Majesty the Queen.”Councillor Will Roberts, the council’s portfolio holder for heighbourhood added: “The development of Elizabeth Park is part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing green spaces across the district and improving accessibility for walking, cycling and sport.”We also hope that, in time, the enlarged parkland will contribute to the wider green corridor connecting the towns of Leamington and Warwick.”Continue Reading