Cozenton Park and nursery improvements
Cozenton Park is a large public open space in Rainham.
The park is a short distance from the A2 and has various public transport links nearby.
The site has a newly built leisure centre (Cozenton Park Leisure Centre) next to it that opened in Summer 2024.
Facilities in the open space include:
- play area
- football pitches
- skatepark.
Consultation
We've received developer contributions (known as Section 106) from the local area, along with external funding for the old nursery site. This funding will be used to improve Cozenton Park and the nursery.
We've consulted on views on Cozenton Park and the nursery. The consultation has now closed.
The improvements suggested include:
- changing the old nursery site into a community tree nursery and garden, along with allotments
- improving the skatepark
- improving the play area
- improving some of the entrances
- new outdoor gym and fitness equipment.
Find out more about the community tree nursery and garden.
To view the proposals, download the Cozenton Park proposal.
What happens next
We've reviewed feedback submitted as part of the consultation and have submitted a planning application for the nursery. The proposal is for a new community tree nursery, community garden and allotment plots.
You can view and comment on the planning application by searching for a planning application using our Public Access platform. Planning application reference is MC/24/2128.
If the planning application is successful, the first phase will start with the community tree nursery in 2025.
Residents who gave their email address on the return survey will be kept up-to-date about the project as we move forward.
For more information, please contact the Greenspace Development team at yournew@medway.gov.uk.
Community tree nursery and community garden
The proposal for the old nursery site is to demolish the old glasshouses as they are beyond repair and create a small community tree nursery, community garden and allotment plots. The community nursery and garden will give local people the opportunity to meet up and learn new skills, as well as provide an outdoor education space.
About a community tree nursery
A community tree nursery is when people come together to gather local tree seeds, plant them and care for them until they become young trees.
When the young trees are ready, the same people may also plant them or they may instead pass them on to others in their community to plant. The newly grown trees can be used to create woodlands, hedgerows, orchards, or single trees.
About a community garden
A community garden is a space that brings people together, to improve health and fitness, and provide educational value. Sometimes called growing spaces, these sites are where the focus can be on growing food and nutrition as well as for ornamental purposes.
