Gower schoolchildren plan a blooming lovely spring at clown’s revamped Joseph Grimaldi Park in King's Cross

Published: 24th December, 2010
by PETER GRUNER

CHILDREN from Gower school planted 1,000 daffodil bulbs in Joseph Grimaldi Park King’s Cross to celebrate recent improvements there. The flowers will grow in time for a floral display in the spring.

Mayor of Islington Councillor Mouna Hamitouche said: “The park already looks fantastic following the recent improvements and will look even better when the daffodils come through in the spring. The children have done a great job in putting the finishing touches to this lovely space.”

Improvements to Joseph Grimaldi Park are now complete. Among new features is a revamped play area, with exciting new equipment including a giant timber climbing structure, swings, a slide, equipment for toddlers, a refurbished sports court with basketball nets. There are now more entrances to the park and more seating.

Other improvements include an art installation inspired by the 18th century clown, Joseph Grimaldi, who is buried in the park. The installation, by artist Henry Krokatsis, is an interactive musical instrument that allows visitors to recreate the famous songs from Grimaldi’s performances at Sadler’s Wells.

Improvements to the park were made following a survey of local residents. Results of the survey showed people wanted to see more light in the park, better sports and play areas, more seating and better accessibility.