Transforming Lower Hilldrop Estate two playgrounds and ball court
Your Tufnell Park ward councillors, Cllr Tricia Clarke, Cllr Satnam Gill and Cllr Gulcin Ozdemir would like to thank you for your feedback and ideas on how to transform the spaces at Lower Hilldrop estate.
With your help we can create attractive spaces for you, your neighbours and children to enjoy. The project will be fully-funded via Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) (External link) funding. The cost of the improvements will not be recharged to residents.
Have your say on the following areas:
You can feedback on the proposed designs using the survey at the bottom of this page.
Based on the feedback you gave us during the engagement campaign. The improvement work to Lower Hilldrop estate play areas and MUGA area:
Toddler Play Area 1 (Fenced Area – under 5s)
Following your feedback, this area will be retaining the majority of the existing equipment, as many items are still in good condition.
Key features of the proposed design include:
- Installation of a new toddler and junior swing combination
- Replacement of both gates with new self-closing easy-gates
- New bench to be installed
Click this link to view the Toddler Play Area Concept Design
Junior Play Area 2 (Unfenced – ages 6 to teens)
Residents asked for more challenging and varied equipment for older children and specifically requested additional swings. The current equipment in this area is worn and will be fully removed and replaced.
Key features of the proposed design include:
- A combination swing offering both basket and flat seat options
- A new climbing unit providing age-appropriate challenge
- Somersault bars and a table tennis table added following consultation to create more varied activities
- Upgraded mixed green wetpour surfacing with improved edging
Click this link to view the Junior Play Area Concept Design
Sport Pitch and Fitness Area
Many residents highlighted issues with the current sport pitch, including poor surfacing, outdated fencing and limited sports facilities.
Sport Pitch
Fitness Area
Key features of the proposed design include:
- Brand new 3m high rebound sport pitch fencing
- Upgraded sports court surface with improved drainage
- New football and basketball goal ends with noise suppression inserts
- A dedicated fitness zone, including equipment such as a chest press, leg press, cross trainer and calisthenics frame. This will form a new sports and fitness hub for all residents, encouraging more outdoor activity
Click this link to view the Sport Pitch Concept Design
Click this link to view the Fitness Area Concept Design
Please complete our survey on Toddler Play Area 1, Junior Play Area 2 and Sport Pitch and Fitness Area, to tell us what you think, so please submit your feedback by Monday 23 February 2026. Alternatively, we have also sent a letter to Lower Hilldrop Estate residents which contains a paper copy of the same survey questions.
Next steps:
Once we have heard your views on the design, we will use your feedback to make any final design changes.
