GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE which itself offers an acre of green space , a kids ’ playpark , and allotments , is one of the build-torent developer Quintain ’ s flagship projects . Union Park and its amenities will serve these residents , others living and working in Wembley Park , as well as those from farther afield .
The first part of the park , which is open now , features amenities including a play park , paddling pools , outdoor gym equipment – which will be an extension of the super-gym right beside it – and a multi-use games area which will enable people to play a number of sports in view of the world-famous Wembley Stadium arch .
Overlooking southern section of the park , Canopy Nursery Wembley Park , a premium nursery that will be a flagship for the brand , is due to open its doors in October . Children in the nursery will make much use of Union Park , with Canopy ’ s childminders actively encouraging them to interact with the nature on their doorstep .
Wembley Park is one of the first new neighbourhoods in London that is actively dog-friendly – and Union Park is an extension of this . As well as designated areas for dogs to run and play with their owners , there will be a new Pet Parlour nearby to serve pets ’ needs . With many of the area ’ s shops also proactively welcoming dogs , including in London Designer Outlet , Quintain
Living ’ s rental homes are also fully pet friendly .
A New Cultural Space Union Park will provide an additional backdrop to Wembley Park ’ s extensive cultural programme , which already features a public art trail with over 20 sitespecific public art installations across the neighbourhood , and a year-round calendar of free events .
Central to the park will be a new bandstand designed by awardwinning architects Flanagan Lawrence Architects , renowned experts in the design of acoustic shells and performance spaces for music . Flanagan Lawrence have delivered projects for notable arts venues including the newly opened Performance Shell for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra ; The Summer Theatre in Szczecin , Poland ; the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff ; and the Laidlaw Music Centre in St Andrews , Scotland . The Wembley Park bandstand will stage an eclectic programme of music performances , sound installations and concerts , featuring local and international talent .
Additionally , plans for a new Sculpture Park will see new public art commissions on display across the landscape , in dialogue with the surrounding space .
A purpose-built community hub on the doorstep of the park is currently under construction , the second to open in the neighbourhood following the success of The Yellow , Wembley Park ’ s muchloved Community Centre . The new venue will also home the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , which announced a move to the neighbourhood in 2019 and - in partnership with Wembley Park - will be delivering year-round programmes of performance , community engagement and education activity .
Josh McNorton , Wembley Park ’ s Cultural Director , said : “ Culture and entertainment are central to the community and to the creation of memorable experiences at Wembley Park . Union Park is another fantastic space for residents of Brent , local workers , and visitors to experience spectacular events throughout the year . We are excited to be working with partners , including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , to curate these moments to an expansive backdrop of greenery , wildflowers and , of course , the iconic Wembley Stadium arch .”
Union Park is a complementary addition to the neighbourhood , not only enhancing Quintain ’ s sustainability credentials , making the area a much more pleasant place to live ; but helping residents and visitors exercise and play , and adding to the destination ’ s already well-established cultural offer .
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