In 1996 LB Enfield made a successful bid under the Urban Parks Programme of the newly established Heritage Lottery Fund, and was subsequently awarded an HLF grant of £2.3m towards the project to restore the historic landscape and improve park facilities. These works enabled improvement works to the lake area, restoration of the walled garden to its 1930s design as an Old English Garden, restoration of pathways, and much new planting including replacement of trees lost as a result of the North Circular road widening. The old bandstand was updated with a new performance area and modern amphitheatre, and new signage, railings and litterbins were installed. A 1km walking/jogging trail was opened in 2006.