NEWHAM: Almost £1.2m is to be spent upgrading West Ham Park playground and installing a new water play area.

Looking out the window at the grey skies right now, splashing around in water under sunny skies probably feels like a distant memory for most London families.

But if you’re of dreaming of warmer times ahead, you’ll be interested to know about the fantastic new children’s playground and water park at West Ham Park which will be ready in time for Spring 2020.

The City of London Corporation’s West Ham Park Committee has agreed to spend almost £1.2 million completely overhauling the playground – which by all accounts is looking a bit tired.

More on this story at the My East London website