Maryland PlayGrown (Shape Newham)
Shape Newham launched in 2019 to co-design and install imaginative and original public space improvement projects across the borough. Local residents and businesses were invited to a series of community events and workshops to choose the location and priorities for each project.
The Shape Newham installation in Maryland is called “PlayGrown” and is located on Leytonstone Road at the base of Henniker Point.
PlayGrown is a green and joyful play area oasis that enhances residents’ views from Henniker Point, strengthens their connection with the community and provides a playful meeting point for children and their parents.
The patterns on the floor, which have been designed with the help of the pupils at Maryland Primary School, come alive as three-dimensional planters. We hope that anyone walking past, playing, or meeting here will enjoy the smells and colours of this city garden.
The design of the project was led by Irene Astrain, Astrain Studio and the installation was completed in Summer 2022.
View before installation:
Views after installation:
- Coming soon
The PlayGrown installation is part of the Council’s Shape Newham programme. For more information on this programme, including information on the community engagement process and locations of all the Shape Newham projects across Newham please visit the Shape Newham page.