Springfield Park has been inaugurated in Wandsworth's Springfield Village by Sir Sadiq Khan. The park features a cafe, play areas, amphitheatre, ponds, and is designed to enhance community well-being. It is part of a larger transformation project associated with Springfield University Hospital, providing affordable housing and improved green spaces. The Springfield Park Community Fund was also introduced at the event to support local community projects. Overall, the park aims to enhance both physical and mental health for local residents.
Sir Sadiq Khan stated, 'I am delighted to join the local community and pupils from my old primary school to open this incredible new park, which is the largest to be created in London since the 2012 Olympics. Springfield Park is a great new facility and a key part of the transformation at Springfield Hospital that is providing much-needed affordable homes and green spaces for local people.'
Vanessa Ford, chief executive of South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, emphasized, 'This is a huge moment for our trust, our patients, staff, the Springfield Village partners, and our whole community here. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped to create this unique parkland and our vibrant, inclusive new village.'
Sadiq Khan further mentioned, 'Access to nature and secure, affordable housing are vital foundations for good physical and mental health, helping Londoners to live well and enabling our communities to thrive.'
The event also introduced the Springfield Park Community Fund, a small grants program aimed at supporting community projects in the new park.
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