Broomfield's Lakes and pond
Broomfield's Lakes and Pond - Update
Wild Swimming.
The Broomfield Swim Society is continuing its campaign and exploring new funding streams after they were unable to meet the initial crowd funding target. Their aims have changed and broadened since they started and now the project includes restoration of all the lakes and the Boating Pond and some of the surrounds as well as developing clean water sources and swimming in the lower lake.
This has become a very large project and will involve the local community, Enfield Council, Historic England and many other organisations in consultation if it succeeds. It has the potential to make significant and very welcome improvement in the park.
FoBP formally support this project and have added to our action Plan for 2020/21. We hope to take an active part in the process as well as helping to publicise, promote and engage the local and park communities.
Cleaning the Boating Pond
A high priority in our 2019/20 Action Plan was to drain and clean the Boating Pond and restore a clean water supply from the artesian well. Over the winter, Enfield Council's contractors carried out work to repair the collapsed pipelines in both supply and drainage systems. This should have fixed the problem, but we have been unable to operate the drain from the pond effectively. A further survey showed that the supply pipe is working, but that there is a further blockage in the drain from the pond. We are waiting to hear when this work is completed before we work with the Council to drain and clean the Pond. Hopefully this can be done before the algae starts to get a foothold in the summer.
Kim Lumley • March 16, 2020
The Friends of Broomfield Park had a achieved six Enfield in Bloom awards, including two Golds, three Silvers, and a Bronze, as well as a prestigious individual honour.
All ages welcome as Southgate RFC take up residence in Broomfield Park.
Friends of Broomfield Park were delighted to take part in The Big Draw Festival 2026, joining thousands of organisations around the world celebrating the joy, creativity and accessibility of drawing. This year’s theme, “Make a Mark”, invited everyone to explore drawing as a way of seeing, thinking and connecting — not just creating a finished picture. The event was a great success, with lots of people turning up to unleash their creativity and enjoy trying something new. CLICK TO READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF THE EVENT
The biggest community event of the year in our area
A new report from the Friends of Broomfield Park volunteer Lakes Team outlines water quality issues, monitoring results, and remedial actions for Broomfield Park’s three lakes, wetlands, and a wildlife pond.
FoBP’s new "Hoverfly Lagoon" family workshop successfully taught children to build micro-habitats.
Calling local musicians, schools, groups & event planners! Help us co-deliver unforgettable live performances to celebrate 100 years of Broomfield Bandstand!
Our beloved bandstand to be given a centenary makeover
Some things we know and others we don't
We want to ensure stories of Broomfield House and park are recorded and shared. Join us as a heritage volunteer to help. No heritage background needed - just curiosity and enthusiasm!
