Planned work has been suspended after pressure built from people in the community.
Sefton Council has now confirmed the decision to suspend work that was set to take place at Orrell Mount Park in Litherland.
The park had been subject to weeks of protests after trucks and contractors arrived at the family park to install a 3G football pitch.
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Earlier this year Sefton Council announcing it had been successful in a bid for £780,000 funding from the Football Foundation to create what Sefton Council has described as a "much needed" all weather pitch 3G pitch.
The work will see the council undertake work to replace the existing grass pitch with not just a 3G pitch but also new changing facilities .
Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation will oversee the running of the facilities in a bid to bring through a new generation of sporting talent.
The council initially announced the closure of the park to the community in a bid to kick start the work that had been pushed back by ongoing issues with the community.
Cllr Maher said: “While we have continued to engage with the community around Orrell Mount, recent demonstrations on site have indicated there is still more dialogue to be had.
“Our initial consultations led Sefton to revamp, tweak and add in certain elements to the scheme in order to best benefit surrounding residents and address concerns raised, which is why we were confident that a schedule of works could begin in earnest.
“It was never our intention to close the park off while these works took place and this drastic decision was only taken at the eleventh hour in order to keep both the public and contractors safe after it became clear demonstrations could lead to a health and safety issue.
“After a significant amount of discussion between Cabinet, ward members and officers, we have unanimously agreed to temporarily halt all works and reopen the park as a sign of good faith, while we seek to continue further constructive dialogue and consultation with residents.
“We all want to find a solution which allows this hugely beneficial scheme to become a reality and we will now await the findings of this additional consultation before any further potential progression is made.”
Orrell Mount Playing Fields will now fully reopen, however a small number of playground improvement and maintenance works will still be taking place within the grounds.
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