Telford Town Park awarded Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag
Telford Town Park has been recognised as one of the best parks in the country with the award of Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag.
The Green Flag award is a national bench mark run by Keep Britain Tidy and recognises the best parks and green spaces across the country.
A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.
Telford Town Park is among a record-breaking 1,582 parks and green spaces that today receive a prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or green space.
The Town Park covers 170 hectares of green space and has undergone significant investment in the last five years.
The Park benefits from a new Visitor Centre, water play park, high ropes course, adventure golf course, all ability play area, teenage activity area, nature and heritage trails, picnic areas and other attractions including Wonderland. All complement the existing play areas, formal gardens and local nature reserve.
Councillor Liz Clare, cabinet member for Leisure Services and Culture, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award from Keep Britain Tidy.
“The Town Park is a brilliant asset for the borough, offering a wide range of attractions for all ages.
“This Award recognises all of the hard work that has gone into and continues to make the Park a green space of the very highest quality.
“I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the Friends of the Town Park who contribute enormously to keeping the garden areas in bloom.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme.
"All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
