17 parks awarded Green Flag status in Chelmsford

Seventeen of Chelmsford City Council's main parks across the city have been recognised by the Green Flag Award scheme for another year running as some of the best parks and green spaces in the UK.

The prestigious flags can be found across Chelmsford in parks including Galleywood Common, Oaklands Park, Chelmer Valley Nature Reserve and more.

A Green Flag Award is the international standard for parks and green spaces. The scheme recognises and rewards well-maintained parks, setting the benchmark for the management of parks and outdoor spaces. This year, 2208 winners across the UK will fly a Green Flag in their parks - a record-breaking number since the scheme began 26 years ago.

The Council Leader, Lib Dem Stephen Robinson, said "Chelmsford has the highest number of Green Flag Awards in the East of England. Each green space offers visitors a unique experience, from their beautiful flower displays to their great facilities. The parks provide a sense of escapism and better quality of life for all who use them.

"Recreational spaces have been vital these past few years, and this award reflects the hard work the volunteers and Chelmsford City Council park staff have put in to maintain them to the highest standard."

There are things to see all year round in Chelmsford's parks and they're a great place for families to have fun in the summer holidays, including the new free app for the nature trail at Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve. Visit the Love Your Chelmsford website to see a list of all Chelmsford City Council's green spaces, as well as the recreational facilities that can be found in each location.

More about the award scheme can be found on the Love Your Chelmsford website.