Green Flag Awards For Wimbledon Parks

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It's time to "Love our Parks"....

As Love Parks Week gets underway around the country, five parks in and around Wimbledon have been awarded Green Flags, which recognise the best green spaces in Britain.

The Green Flags went to Colliers Wood Recreation Ground, Dundonald Recreation Ground, John Innes Park, Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields and South Park Gardens.

Merton Council's cabinet member for environmental sustainability and regeneration, Councillor Andrew Judge, said: "It is thrilling news to have won five Green Flags this year, showing that Merton does have some of the best parks in the country.

"It is great to be recognised for the hard work we have all put into looking after our green spaces. I hope everyone will celebrate this achievement and enjoy our local parks, whether it be going on a nature walk, having a picnic or trying out Merton's green gyms."

Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd said: "We are thrilled to announce yet another record-breaking year for Green Flag Award parks and green spaces.

"A Green Flag Award provides national recognition for the hard work and dedication of all the parks managers, staff and volunteers who have helped to create these fantastic places for all to enjoy." 

The council is calling on residents to share photos of their favourite parks on Twitter and Facebook, using the hashtag #lovemertonparks.

For a full list of Green Flag Award winners, visit http://greenflag.keepbritaintidy.org/.

July 30, 2013