Paignton Park
Paignton Park Playground Refurb Delay - Statement from Haringey Council
"We're very sorry that work at Paignton Park playground had to be temporarily paused due to an unexpected ground condition issue. You may have seen the posters we put up to keep local residents informed.
"To ensure the site could be worked on safely, the council requested a specialist assessment of the ground. Unfortunately, the assessment process was delayed, which meant we received the recommendations later than expected.
"We now have the clarity needed to proceed safely. However, because the contractor had to be allocated to another project during the pause, they will only be able to return in late April to complete the remaining works.
"This isn't the outcome we hoped for, but the delay was caused by circumstances that couldn't reasonably have been foreseen or prevented. We apologise for the inconvenience to residents and appreciate your patience while we wait for the contractor to return.
"The new playground reopening is currently scheduled for 22/05/2026."
Ten More Trees for Paignton Park
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Haringey parks and trees team planted 10 trees in Paignton Park on Wednesday 11 March
- take a look!.
They are keen for any local residents to join them, for some or all of that time.
Paignton Park Playground - Closure for Refurb
Paignton Park playground is currently closed for the improvement works.
Please note that the playground in Chestnuts Park is also closed for refurbishment.
There are alternative playgrounds in Markfield Park, Ermine Road and at Woodberry Down by the New River and also by the Redmond Centre, as well as in Finsbury Park.
The winning children's litter poster designs will be printed as signage and on display in the playground when the works are completed. There will also be an additional bin.
For more information, please see the Paignton Park Playground Commonplace Project Consultation
Litter Picknic
There is a regular litter pick by local residents every month at 10am with collection by the council afterwards. Pickers, gloves and bags are provided, as well as refreshments. All welcome!
Second Saturday of every month
Next: Sunday 26 April 10am
Tiny Forest in the Park
Recycling
There are now dual-waste bins for recycling and general. We have new orange bags for collecting recyclable materials, as well as the usual green ones.
Rough Sleepers
The Council has an Street Outreach Team to help rough sleepers.
Also, any member of the public, professional or person affected by rough sleeping themselves can use the Streetlink service, and the referrals are sent across to the Council Outreach Team immediately on receipt of the referral.
