The Crystal Palace Park Improvement Scheme delivered more immediate improvements to the park. This was made possible with £2.4 million of funding from the Greater London Authority, Historic England and Bromley Council. Works began in June 2015. They completed in June 2019 and included:
- A new skatepark
- Conservation of a number of the Grade I listed dinosaurs, Grade II listed sphinxes and south terrace steps
- Installation of interpretation boards around the Tidal Lake and dinosaur island
- Landscaping and removal of disused structures
- A new café and community space
- Removal of turnstiles and improvement to access points