Wetlands Boardwalk
We have joined forces with the Friends of Alexandra Park to create a fully accessible boardwalk through the wetlands in the south-east corner of our Park.
Milestone reached! All new donations now DOUBLED to help replace the Wetlands bridges
We’re absolutely blown away! Thanks to your continued generosity, we have now reached our stretch target of £15,000.
While the first £10,000 secured the construction of the boardwalk itself, hitting this £15,000 milestone means we can now kickstart the next crucial phase of the project. We are aiming to improve the entire wetland route by replacing and upgrading all the bridges crossing the wetlands (take a look at the map on our appeal page to see the full scheme).
To fully realise this, we need to keep the momentum going and raise even more. To help us get there, we have some incredible news: we have secured a brand-new £2,000 match funding pot!
This means that every donation will now be doubled, making your support go twice as far. Every extra pound raised will go directly toward funding the wetland bridges, ensuring the route is safe and accessible.
The campaign is still live, and with this new match funding, there has never been a better time to donate. Please keep sharing the link and spreading the word to help us make this corner of Alexandra Park the best it can be for both people and wildlife!
A heartfelt thank you for making this possible.
The wider wetlands project
The boardwalk is part of a larger wetlands creation programme in the south-east corner of Alexandra Park. Phase one, made possible by £50,000 from the Mayor of London’s Rewild London Fund, was completed in early 2025. It involved clearing overgrown woodland, creating new water channels and pools to hold water sustainably, and repairing drainage to reduce winter flooding on park paths. The wetlands will divert water away from paths, making the whole park easier to enjoy year-round — for families, older residents, dog walkers, and people with mobility needs. Better water management will protect and restore the wetland ecosystem for the long term, creating richer, healthier habitats.
The next phase is the boardwalk, opening this remarkable corner of the park to everyone.
Why a boardwalk?
- Gives everyone direct access into the wetlands, bringing you closer to the insects and aquatic life that call this landscape home
- Provide year-round access to Bruce’s Platform, a well-loved birdwatching spot, which will stand as a lasting feature for generations to come
- Supports health and wellbeing by connecting people with nature, offering a peaceful space for walking, reflection, and the restorative benefits of spending time outdoors
Celebrating 20 years of Friends of Alexandra Park
This project marks a milestone year. The Friends of Alexandra Park have championed this green space for two decades, and the boardwalk, including access to Bruce’s Platform, a well-loved local birding spot, will stand as a lasting feature for generations to come.