Devonshire Square is now officially open in Palmers Green! This new vibrant public space was launched on Saturday 24 May at a celebration event with the local community.
The Square has been created as a result of the community’s vision for this space, including Better Streets for Enfield and Palmers Green Action Team. Representatives from Palmers Green Action Team said: “The completion of Devonshire Square marks a major step forward in our vision for Palmers Green. We first proposed a community square back in 2020 as a place to meet, for children to play and a home for community events. From the inspiring Stevie Smith poetry installation to the development of our community markets, this revitalised space now reflects the creativity and spirit of our neighbourhood. The partnership with the council has been key in the journey to bringing this project to life, and we’re excited to see Devonshire Square become a thriving hub that draws people to the high street and celebrates everything Palmers Green has to offer.”
Key features of the Square include new greening areas that support biodiversity, sustainable drainage systems, informal seating, and mosaic artworks co-designed by students at Laurel Park School. The space also includes infrastructure such as power supply to enable a wide range of community-led events and activities. Hazelwood Primary School’s year two pupils will be community ambassadors and will help to plant and maintain the green areas of Devonshire Square.
The launch marks the beginning of a summer programme curated by Arbeit Studios, featuring workshops, markets, wellness sessions, DJ sets, and live performances throughout June and July.
Devonshire Square has been made possible through majority funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Enfield Council committed to create a culture place community facility in each of the borough’s main town centres and to invest in and support our vibrant high streets, bringing longer-term transformational change to Enfield.
You can find out more about Devonshire Square and other works in Palmers Green on the Let’s Talk Project Page. Devonshire Square can be found at the junction of Devonshire Road and Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13.
