New crossings to be installed in The Regent’s Park

The Royal Parks charity and Crown Estate Paving Commission (CEPC) are beginning work to install three signalised pedestrian crossings on the Outer Circle of The Regent’s Park.

The jointly funded project is part of a wider programme of initiatives aiming to improve pedestrian safety on the Outer Circle and reduce potential conflict between pedestrians and road users at three key locations.

This comes after The Royal Parks launched a ‘considerate cycling’ campaign in April 2025, following several incidents in the parks and in response to a survey*, which revealed that almost three-quarters of London pedestrians (72%) had witnessed or experienced a near miss or collision with a cyclist.

Ahead of the works starting, CEPC engaged with local authorities, residents, community groups, members of the public, and Transport for London.

The new crossings will be at three locations on the Outer Circle:
•    Monkey Hill Gate
•    Chester Gate
•    Kent Passage

Work is due to be completed by Spring 2026.

Darren Share, Director of Parks, The Royal Parks, says:

“These wonderful, urban green spaces are incredibly important to so many people, and it’s vital that they remain safe and welcoming for everyone. The installation of new, signalised pedestrian crossings on the Outer Circle is an important step in improving safety and helping people move around the park with greater confidence.

“The Royal parks are shared spaces, and we all have a role to play. By encouraging road users to slow down, respect speed limits and be considerate of others, alongside making practical improvements like these crossings, we hope to foster a culture of mutual respect and create a safer, more enjoyable experience for all visitors.”

Nick Packard, Director of the Crown Estate Paving Commission, says:

“This project forms part of the CEPC’s key strategic priority to improve pedestrian safety on the Outer Circle and aims to respond directly to concerns raised by CEPC ratepayers. By investing in high-quality, well-designed infrastructure and subsequently monitoring its impact, we are supporting safer movement through the wider Regent’s Park estate. We are grateful for the collaboration of The Royal Parks in facilitating these changes to the Outer Circle.”