Boultham Park, Hartsholme Country Park, and Lincoln Arboretum in Lincoln raises prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
City of Lincoln Council is celebrating today after receiving a Green Flag Award for Boultham Park, Hartsholme Country Park, and Lincoln Arboretum.
It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year.
Boultham Park, Hartsholme Country Park, and Lincoln Arboretum are three of a record breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award this year – a fantastic testament to the hard work, passion and dedication of the team who care for this green space, ensuring it is maintained to a high standard for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Boultham Park has also achieved the Green Heritage Site Accreditation for the management and promotion of its historic features.
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said:
“Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don’t feel safe or welcoming.
“With public services under pressure, investing in parks is not a luxury, it’s a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people’s quality of life.
“City of Lincoln Council have shown what can be achieved when parks are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard.
"Congratulations to everyone involved."
Cllr Rebecca Longbottom, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place, said:
"We're incredibly proud that Boultham Park, Hartsholme Country Park and Lincoln Arboretum have once again been recognised with Green Flag Awards. These beautiful green spaces are at the heart of our communities, providing places where people can relax, exercise, connect with nature and spend quality time with family and friends.
"This achievement reflects the dedication of our Parks and Rangers teams, volunteers and partners who work tirelessly throughout the year to maintain these spaces to such a high standard. Receiving this recognition, particularly in the Green Flag Award's 30th anniversary year, is something everyone involved should be proud of."
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.