To demonstrate the positive impact of Nature Therapy on well-being and healthcare, Winthrop Park was created to provide facilities for the elderly and disabled. This former contaminated Sewage Treatment Works was an environmental black-spot, and following months of hard work and bio-environmental recovery this site (now known as Winthrop Park) was opened for free public access in August 2005. Recently hailed as a blueprint and world class example of bio-diversity and Nature Therapy, Winthrop Park daily provides visitors with practical support and interactive demonstration of the power of nature to change lives.
Here are a few vital statistics on how Winthrop Park was created:
18 tons of dumped scrap metal and fly tipped rubbish removed from site.
Over 2,500 self-set sapling trees removed by hand to make pathways and boarders.
26 tons of contaminated soil and rubble removed off site.
92 tons of landscaping materials and soil brought in to rejuvenate the site.
145 tons of tarmac, block pavers, and concrete to lay disable access pathways.
As a Charity we raised over £66,000 to complete the major works in 6 months.
Volunteers have played a major part in this urban park being created.
Over 15,000 plants, shrubs, and trees planted.
Over 9,000 spring bulbs set.
325 sq m of lawn laid.
