The London Borough of Bexley is investing more than £240,000 to improve the water playground and toilets in Danson Park.

Specialist water playground provider Ustigate Ltd started the improvement works on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

The old worn-out surface and equipment in the water park will be replaced and the new design will feature waist level water activation posts to broaden inclusivity for those with disabilities and to ensure it remains completely accessible for those with mobility issues.

New more efficient technology will be used to provide water feature sequencing and activation that conserves water and encourages movement throughout the water playground enabling more active play and exercise. One end of the new play area will have characters at low levels and gentle water sprays for younger children and water play novices to enjoy while at the other end there will be water features more suited to children who are confident in the water and who want to play with other children and get soaked.

The toilets opposite the car park will re-open shortly following refurbishment and the Mansion House Toilets will be closed to enable refurbishment works to take place on these.

Councillor Richard Diment, Bexley’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said:

We’re making a significant investment in Danson splash park and in the toilet facilities because we know how important these are for local families particularly those who don’t have gardens. We’ve ensured that the water playground will be fully accessible and more environmentally friendly but that most importantly of all children of all ages can enjoy it. These improvements will ensure that the water playground continues to be enjoyed by the community for many years to come.”

The improvement works are expected to take several months with the water playground due to reopen in Spring 2025.