STUDENTS from two schools in St Albans have submitted a range of innovative ideas for the future development of Verulamium Park.

Twenty-two sixth form and year nine students form Marlborough School in Watling Street and Francis Bacon in Drakes Drive proposed plans to build a youth pavillion, an ice skating rink and a Wi Fi area in the park.

The park is a haven for dog walkers, bird watchers, cyclists and runners and the students say the introduction of new attractions would encourage more visits from young people.

Nerys Fielden, a teacher at Marlborough School, said: "The students have enjoyed thinking about the future of the park and expressing their views on an important issue."

Councillor Robert Donald, chairman of the Verulamium Heritage Park, said: "The imaginative and innovative ideas expressed by the students will inform the park development plan, which will be used to bid for future funding.

"We are already making the park more attractive to young people with plans for ice skating this winter and we will listen to their ideas for more improvements over time."

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