SIX of Coventry’s parks and green spaces have again been officially recognised as some of the best in the country, having earned the prestigious Green Flag Award.
War Memorial Park, Allesley Park, Longford Park, Caludon Castle Park, London Road Cemetery and Coombe Abbey Park all achieved the international Green Flag standard, a mark of excellence for well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK.
The parks are among 2,250 green spaces nationwide to meet the high standards set by the Green Flag Award – which is only given to parks that demonstrate excellence in areas such as accessibility, safety, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.
Coombe Abbey Park has also received the Green Heritage Award status for the third year running, and earned Visit England accreditation.
Coun Abdul Salam Khan, Deputy Leader of Coventry City Council, said: “It is fantastic that our green spaces have once again received this highly respected national award. This achievement is a clear reflection of the incredible work done by our Council team and volunteers who are dedicated to keeping our green spaces in top condition.
“Parks and green spaces are vital for health, wellbeing and community life. I know that many people enjoy our fabulous parks – especially during the school summer holidays.
“It’s great to also see that Coombe Abbey Park received the Visit England accreditation. It is such a fantastic asset to the city with thousands of visitors every year.”
Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd MBE congratulated everyone who worked to ensure the high standards required for the award.
He added: “Quality parks and green spaces like the parks in Coventry make the country a healthier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.
“Crucially, your parks are vital green spaces for communities in Coventry to enjoy nature, and during the ongoing cost of living crisis, it is a free and safe space for families to socialise. It also provides important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”
The Green Flag Award, which is administered by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under license from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is the benchmark for publicly accessible parks and green spaces worldwide.
Historic England is the public organisation dedicated to protecting and revitalising England’s historic places. It works with communities to preserve everything from homes and high streets to cathedrals and mills.
Visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/101/parks_and_open_spaces for more on Coventry’s parks and open spaces.
