The bowling green: watch this space

If you’ve wandered through St John’s Park, you’ve probably noticed the old bowling green - an unused space that’s full of untapped potential.

Since opening The Kiosk, so many of you have shared fantastic ideas for how it could be brought back to life: a lido, a splash pad, crazy golf, a modern bowls club, even an outdoor cinema or craft fair space. The creativity and community spirit around this patch of land is inspiring.

Personally, I think the bowling green could make a brilliant outdoor fitness hub. With so many schools nearby, it would be amazing to see teenagers using the space before or after school, alongside fitness classes for adults and families. Something that combines community, health, and fun feels like it would be the perfect fit for our park.

Whatever happens, I’d love to see the space revived and put to good use. If the right people and ideas come together, the old bowling green could become something really special for everyone in the community.