It’s official – Gedling Country Park is now one of the best green spaces in Britain.
The former colliery site has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award from Keep Britain Tidy just 12 months after first opening to the public.
The park is the third in the borough to receive the award for the quality of its green space.
It was announced that Arnot Hill Park in Arnold will retain their award for the tenth year in a row and Carlton’s Burton Road Park will win the award for the third consecutive year.
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Keep Britain Tidy accredits parks and green spaces in Britain that operate to the highest possible standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent facilities.
The Green Flag award follows the council’s announcement earlier this week about plans for a new £1.2 million heritage and cultural centre in Gedling Country Park. Work has also begun on a children’s play area which is expected to be finished by September.
Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment said: “We are delighted that Gedling Country Park has joined Burton Road and Arnot Hill Park as a Green Flag Award winning park.
“Our staff work hard all year round to maintain our parks, so I would like to take this opportunity to give them a huge thank you.
“The parks in Gedling Borough are very important to our community and gaining this national recognition is something everyone in the borough should be proud of.”
