“Therefore, central to our proposals is the creation of a new 9.4-hectare park that will open to the public previously private land, as well as a new boardwalk around Wimbledon Park Lake,” said the AELTC in an update, per London News Online. “We believe these benefits, alongside others such as an increase in biodiversity of the site and the planting of 1,500 trees, will provide a lasting legacy for our community to enjoy for years to come.”
Wimbledon organisers announced in July that this year’s tournament was attended by 515,164 spectators, edging the previous record of 511,043 set in 2009. However, this year’s tournament was aided by the fact there was an extra day’s play on the Middle Sunday, which is usually a day of rest.