Plans for Wembley’s first park in 150 years unveiled

lans for Wembley’s first new major park in 150 years have been revealed.

The seven-acre Union Park will feature a bandstand, children’s play areas, sport zones and urban meadow, developer Quintain said.

It will replace a former 1,000-space car and coach park near Wembley Park station and is expected to fully open in 2024.

The park, one of the first new large public parks in London for decades, is part of Quintain’s regeneration of the area around Wembley Stadium, including thousands of new homes.

Julian Tollast, head of masterplanning and design at Quintain, said: “We have put the park back into Wembley Park – as it was always meant to be.

“Union Park, Wembley Park’s first significant new green space since the 1870s, is so named because we want it to be a place for the community. A space where people can come together and enjoy nature.”

Councillor Shama Tatler, lead member for regeneration, at Brent council added: “Access to nature and green spaces has never been more important and plays a crucial role in protecting and supporting mental health and wellbeing, which is why we worked hard to ensure the provision of good quality spaces throughout the area.”