Land south of St Thomas More Road in west Hull is the latest to benefit from Hull City Council’s pocket parks scheme.
The site has welcomed a new dedicated trail path and the planting of tree saplings on an area previously uncared for and subject to fly-tipping.
The grass has also been maintained but left at a length to encourage and improve the area’s biodiversity.
Features to deter anti-social behaviour are also in place, with all aspects added as a result of community-led proposals.
The pocket park is now an area which can be enjoyed and maintained by the community, as well as one which can be utilised for socialising.
Chris Jackson, director of regeneration at the council, said: “I’m delighted to see more unused land in the city benefitting from our pocket parks scheme.
“They help to restore pride within communities and provide a space for people to socialise, whilst promoting an outdoor and active lifestyle.”
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More pocket parks are already in the pipeline across the city following the council’s two rounds of applications.
Pocket parks are aimed at turning disused or derelict pieces of land into community spaces to benefit the physical and mental health of residents and provide an opportunity for social activity.
They are small, green open spaces on council owned land and are no larger than 0.4 hectares.
Pocket parks are part of the council’s plan to make Hull a greener, cleaner and safer place to live.
The council is making sure the community is helping to design the selected areas and will also play an important role in after care once established.
