SIR – I went to Lister Park with friends on Thursday where we were all impressed with the lovely flower beds, fountains, botanical gardens, children’s playground and Cartwright Hall. Though being refurbished, the displays we saw were superb.

Then came the shock as we went walking round the lake and saw what a disgrace it was. Scum, weeds, filth and the sight near the waterfall was appalling.

Surely with all that’s been spent in the park, why hasn’t the lake been dredged and filled up with clean water?

Come on, Bradford Council Parks Department, spare a thought for all the children in the coming school holidays playing, fishing, boating nearby and on the lake. It is a disgrace.

Mrs C M Taylor, Leeds Road, Eccleshill