Parks across Sutton have been awarded their highest-ever number of Green Flags, the award given to the very best green spaces in the country.
A total of 11 parks have been recognised with Green Flags, a scheme that rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, with judging based on extensive criteria including environmental management; biodiversity, landscape and heritage; and community involvement.
The 11 Sutton parks that have been awarded Green Flags in 2023 are:
1. Beddington Park & The Grange
2. Carshalton Park
3. Cheam Park
4. The Grove
5. Manor Park
6. Oaks Park
7. Overton Park
8. Queen Mary’s Park
9. Rosehill Park East and West
10. St Helier Open Space, Middleton Open Space, Revesby Wood and Poulter Park
11. Sutton Common Park
Commenting on the record-breaking number of awards given to Sutton’s parks this year, Councillor Barry Lewis, Chair of the Environment and Sustainable Transport Committee, said:
“I am extremely proud that Sutton has received our highest-ever number of Green Flag awards this year.
“Our parks are a true reflection of what makes Sutton such a great place to live. They offer a tranquil escape for our residents to walk and socialise, provide opportunities for families to spend time together, as well as being a place for people to take part in a variety of leisure activities from tree-planting to tennis.
“I would like to say a massive thank you to our parks team, contractors and all our volunteers and friends groups who so generously offer their time to help maintain our parks and open spaces to ensure that they remain such wonderful, award-winning spaces.
“We continue to invest in our parks and open spaces to ensure they are places that everyone can enjoy, including improved accessibility to play equipment and upgrading our tennis courts. This forms part of our ongoing commitment to keep Sutton a great place to live.”
Our parks are busy places with lots of fun activities for all the family. To find out what’s coming up this summer across the borough, check out our Parks Festival brought to you in partnership with our amazing Friends Groups. If you’d like to get more involved at your local park, our Friends Groups page has all the relevant information to point you in the right direction.
