A new dinosaur-themed playground has opened in Crystal Palace Park as part of a multi-million-pound phase of regeneration works across the park.

Co-delivered by Bromley Council and Crystal Palace Park Trust, the project includes a £5m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Open for children from local schools, they were also able to eagerly test out the new playground equipment, including a dinosaur skeleton climbing frame, giant dinosaur egg play features, basket swings and a footprint-shaped sandpit to encourage fossil hunting adventures.

Landscape architect HTA Design developed the playground’s design, featuring input from local residents and groups.

The works were carried out by partner contractors Maylim, who are also delivering the wider phase of the works, and their sub-contractors including PlayEquip.

Jonathon Andrews says, “the playground forms part of our extensive regeneration plan being delivered to secure the future of Crystal Palace Park.”

The grand centre walk, a central route through the park, is also returning to its original 96ft width during this phase of the regeneration plan.