Projects
The Friends of Apex Park Improvement Group have assisted the Council in the following projects:
- A new flat, full circular walk was created in 2004 around the lake suitable for wheelchair users at a cost of £60,000.
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- Annual bulb and tree planting to improve the visual amenity of the park and to create new habitat for wildlife.
- Completion of park users surveys
- The provision of a new cycleway link within Apex Park 2005 to provide a suitable route to the popular footpath along the River Brue to the South Esplanade - An alternative route for the path within Apex Park was sought in response to concerns raised by the Friends of the Park.
- Consultation on the Management Plan for the Apex Park.
- The establishment of a constitution for the Friends of Apex Park Improvement Group
- Enhancement of existing Interpretation Boards
- The successful Open Day held in the park in August 2005
- Play Day 2007 at which nearly 1,000 children took part
- Consultation on new visitor information for the park. ie Wildlife Leaflet, Dog Walking Leaflet and Schools Education packs.
- Gaining the Civic Trust Green Flag Award for 2007/08
- Restoration of the wildflower meadow
- Creation and updating of the Friends website you are currently visiting.
- Wildflower and historic information boards
- Creation of 21 new fishing platforms and two new islands
- Holding more events/functions in the park
- Planting of a memorial tree
