Children asked to redesign St Andrew's Park

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 09:00

Children are being asked to submit designs for a refurbishment of St Andrew's Park.

The Parish of St Helier is asking for ideas of what an upgrade of the open space at First Tower should look like.

It is part of a wider consultation about the future of the community facility.

The parish said:

"St Andrew's Park, also known as First Tower Park, is an important and much-loved community space close to St Andrew's Church.

"It has been enjoyed by generations of local people — but it now needs investment and fresh thinking so it can become a welcoming, safe and enjoyable place for children, young people, families, older residents, dog walkers and the wider community, while respecting its trees, historic character and the Dolmen de Ville-ès-Nouaux.

The competition has several categories:

Early Years (0–4): Colour My Dream Park — Little Explorer Award
Primary School (5–7): Draw Your Dream Playground — Future Playground Designer Award
Primary School (8–11): Design a Park Theme — Young Park Architect Award
Secondary School (12–16): Create the Ultimate Youth Zone — Young Innovator Award
Young People (17–25): Reimagine St Andrew’s Park — Future Community Designer Award
Whole Classes, Schools & Youth Clubs (St Helier only): a collective vision for the park — Legacy Award
Video Challenge (all ages): a short video (max. 30 seconds) of inspirational playgrounds — filming equipment only, not people — People’s Choice Award

Winners will be invited to a celebration at the Town Hall in November.

Details of how to enter can be found here.

St Helier Constable Inna Gardiner said:

"I’d love to hear your ideas as we shape its future together, for all ages. This first consultation will help guide the design, with another opportunity to comment before anything is finalised."

There are also three public drop-in sessions:

Sat 12 September, 10am - 12pm ( First Tower Youth & Community Centre)

Thursday 17 September, 5 - 6:30 pm ( St Andrew's Church)

Wednesday 7 Oct, 5 - 6.30pm (First Tower Youth & Community Centre)