Four of Leicestershire’s popular country parks are celebrating after they received the Green Flag award – recognising them as among the best in the country.
The prestigious accreditation – which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - has been awarded to Beacon Hill Country Park near Loughborough, Market Bosworth Country Park, Snibston Colliery Park in Coalville, and Watermead (North).
All four parks are managed by Leicestershire County Council and are among more than 2,250 parks and green spaces across the UK to earn the right to fly Green Flags in a recently announced winners list drawn up by the Keep Britain Tidy organisation.
The news that four of our wonderful country parks have once again achieved this prestigious Green Flag status is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy it.
These parks are much-loved spaces in which people can relax with family and friends, discover the beauty in nature, and enjoy a wide range of activities, and this latest award is a chance to recognise and celebrate that.
I want to thank the teams of rangers and volunteers who work so hard to make sure our parks flourish and continue to attract visitors throughout the year.
Person:Councillor Adam Tilbury, cabinet member for environment & flooding
Paul Todd MBE, Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag award scheme manager, said: “I congratulate everyone involved in Beacon Hill, Market Bosworth, Snibston and Watermead (North) country parks who have worked tirelessly to ensure that they achieve the high standards required for the Green Flag Award.
“The staff and volunteers do so much to ensure that they maintain the high standards of the Green Flag award, and everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.”
“Quality parks and green spaces like these make the country a heathier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.
“Crucially, they are vital green spaces for communities in Leicestershire to enjoy nature, and free and safe spaces for families to socialise. They also provide important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”
Find out more about our country parks on our website.