The redevelopment comes as part of a £30m investment into Halewood
An aerial, computer-generated image of the proposed play areas at Grace Park(Image: Knowsley Council)
People in Halewood are being invited to take a look into the future through computer-generated images of what they can expect from plans to redevelop a local park.
Grace Park (Wood Road field) is – subject to planning permission – set to be revamped through a multi-million pound investment aimed at improving sports, play and recreation facilities, as well as better connecting the space to the centre of Halewood.
The council has said that at the moment the park is not easily accessible from the town centre and regularly floods, making it difficult for local people to use it.
It also said that the play equipment and sporting facilities are in need of an upgrade.
The regeneration plans include new all-weather football pitches with acoustic fencing to reduce the noise for nearby homes, a dedicated children’s zone and a “plaza” designed to be a focal point for community activities and connecting to Halewood Shopping Centre.
An aerial, computer-generated image of the proposed football pitches and gardens at Grace Park(Image: Knowsley Council)
The children’s zone will feature an area with play equipment aimed at eight to 13-year-olds, linked to a secure playground for younger children by an “adventure trail”.
There will also be a garden area with new trees, an informal green space and new ponds and rain gardens created to attract wildlife.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to move along a path lined with seating, and there will be a new car park with EV charging stations.
Finally, Knowsley Council has said that there will be a new, modern clubhouse managed by Halewood Juniors FC, complete with a changing room, toilets, a café and a social space.
The plans can also be viewed through a computer generated video here.
Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley Council Cabinet member for communities and neighbourhoods, commented: “The proposals for Grace Park are integral to the overall investment in Halewood and will help connect the park to the town centre, making it easier for people to access and enjoy.
“We know how much our residents value our green spaces and I’m sure they will be excited by these plans for Grace Park.”
The planning application will be considered by Knowsley’s Planning Committee in September, and if it is approved, work will begin in early 2027.
The plans come as part of a £30m investment in Halewood stemming from £15.3m in government funding, £2.5m from the City Region Sustainable Travel Settlement and £13m in Section 106 contributions from housing developers on the East of Halewood project.
It comes after a new play area at Tower Hill park in Kirkby opened to the public this week, with swings, inclusive and sensory equipment, large slides and dynamic play elements.
The new playground was designed following a public consultation in September 2025, when people asked for a junior area and a fenced toddler space.
Children taking part in the Summer Holiday Activity Programme (HAF) programme and Cllr Tony Brennan at Tower Hill park(Image: Knowsley Council)
Cllr Tony Brennan, Cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said “It’s great to see this new play area in Tower Hill, provided by Section 106 developer contributions that is aligned to the needs of local people and enhances the local area.
“The design and equipment means there is something for all ages and I hope that residents and visitors to the park enjoy these new facilities.”
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