Pocket Parks

There’s no strict size, but they typically range from 50m² to 500m², ideal for spaces like converted roadside areas, dead-end streets, or corners of housing estates or urban areas.

Options can include rain gardens, timber seating, bug hotels, bird boxes, play features, planting, wayfinding signage and exercise equipment, all tailored to the site and users.

Yes, they improve air quality, support biodiversity, manage surface water, and promote active lifestyles and social interaction.

Yes – by activating previously neglected spaces, pocket parks deter fly-tipping and antisocial use while fostering a sense of local pride and community ownership.

A pocket park is a small-scale public green space, often in underused or neglected urban areas. It provides seating, planting, and sometimes play features to support community use and environmental goals.

Urban greening is a potent weapon against the escalating threats of climate change. Green spaces, including trees and vegetation, act as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing harmful CO2 emissions. They also combat the urban heat island effect by providing shade and cooling through evapotranspiration. Moreover, green spaces play a role in filtering air pollutants and improving overall air quality. These combined benefits not only make cities more liveable but also contribute to global efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. Projects like Richmond Road Pocket Park showcase the transformative power of urban greening, highlighting its crucial role in creating sustainable and resilient urban environments.

In the midst of concrete jungles, pocket parks emerge as vital green oases. They offer urban inhabitants a respite from the hustle and bustle, providing a peaceful space to reconnect with nature. Besides aesthetic appeal, pocket parks are instrumental in combating the adverse effects of urbanisation, like air pollution and heat islands. They also serve as community hubs, fostering social interactions and community events. Richmond Road Pocket Park, for instance, stands out as a brilliant illustration of how these compact green spaces can rejuvenate an urban setting, turning once-neglected spaces into community assets.