The installation of an interpretation panel and a commemorative plaque at Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) signified the final stage of Hull City Council’s Parks Programme Investment.
The interpretation panel provides an insight into the park’s Restoration Island and the potential wildflowers and inhabitants that might be seen in years to come.
It details how and when the wildflowers will bloom, helping to increase biodiversity, whilst it also provides a teaching tool to encourage visitors to AKP to read and learn about and to love nature.
The interpretation panel is also a bright and colourful addition to the park.
The commemorative plaque marked the end of the Parks Programme which saw the council use £85,000 of government funding received in 2022.
The programme has uplifted the environment in AKP through the creation of new seating areas and meadows, planting of trees and installing of art focal points, such as a striking mural and totem pole sculpture, to create a place for local people to enjoy and encourage others to visit.
Tools were also provided to the Friends of AKP, alongside orchard care and planting sessions, to contribute to the legacy of the project.
Cllr Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder of culture and leisure at the council, said: “I am delighted that the Parks Programme investment has been completed at Alderman Kneeshaw Park.
“The area is almost unrecognisable to before the programme began and I think everyone will agree that it is for the better.
“Whilst areas may appear messy and unkempt at times, it is an essential part of the process as the wildflowers will bloom over time to encourage and support the local wildlife and increase biodiversity in the park, matching the council’s ambitions for the programme.”
Debbie Morrell, chair of the Friends of AKP, said: “The council’s project has been influential in helping the Friends of Alderman Kneeshaw Park achieve our objectives around engaging with local schools and kick starting a gardening group, whilst improvements in resources and habitats for pollinators in the park has added to its offering.”
