A new park opened in the centre of London yesterday. The park is called Green Haven Park. It is very big. There are trees, flowers, and a small lake in the park.
The park is open every day from seven o'clock in the morning to nine o'clock in the evening. It is free for everyone. Children, adults, and older people can all visit.
The Mayor of London, Ms Patricia Webb, opened the park at 10 am on Monday, 14 April. She said: "This park is a gift to the people of London. I am very happy today."
The park has a café near the main entrance. A cup of coffee costs £2.50. A sandwich costs £4.00. The café opens at eight o'clock every morning.
There is also a children's play area with swings, slides, and a climbing frame. It is next to the café. Children under the age of 12 can use the play area for free.
The new park cost the city council £3.5 million to build. The council started building the park in January 2023. It took 15 months to complete.
Many people visited the park on its first day. Over 2,000 people came on Monday. One visitor, Mr Tom Baker, age 34, said: "It is a beautiful park. I live near here. I will come every day."
The city council says it plans to open three more parks in London over the next two years.
A new park in London on Monday. The park is for everyone. The Mayor the park at ten o'clock in the morning. The park has a café, a lake, and a children's .