Nine Redbridge parks granted prestigious Green Flag Award
Redbridge has been officially recognised, once again, as having nine of the best parks in the UK.
Green Flag Awards are granted every year to parks and green spaces across the UK judged to be welcoming, well maintained, biodiverse and loved by the local community. The awards are presided over by a panel of experts and set the standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Nine Redbridge Green Flag parks:
- Claybury Park
- Clayhall Park
- Elmhurst Gardens
- Goodmayes Park
- Hainault Forest
- Ilford War Memorial
- Seven Kings Park
- South Park
- Valentines Park
The Deputy Leader of Redbridge Council, Cllr Kam Rai, said:
“Our award-winning parks are a vital lifeline for local people who want to unwind and escape the stress of modern life.
“They offer the perfect sanctuary to enjoy a leisurely walk surrounded by nature, a picnic with family and friends, or a game of tennis at one of our newly refurbished tennis courts.
“To achieve Green Flag status for nine of our local parks once again is a testament to the hard work of our parks staff who brave all weathers to keep our beautiful parks in such pristine condition, and park visitors who respect our green spaces by not littering.
“Despite more than a decade of government austerity, we’ve continued to invest in our parks so that local people can have a great experience when they visit.”
