- Six parks and open spaces in Central Bedfordshire have today been recognised as being amongst the best in the country in the UK’s National Green Flag Awards 2022.
Houghton Hall Park and Rushmere Country Park have recently been honored with the prestigious Green Flag award, a globally recognized symbol of quality that attracts visitors from all over the country.
In addition, Flitton Moor, Linslade Wood, Studham Common, and Tiddenfoot Waterside Park have also received the Green Flag Community award.
Councillor Tracey Stock, Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing and Communities at Central Bedfordshire Council, expressed her appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers who have contributed to making our local parks and open spaces exceptional and enjoyable.
She emphasized the importance of parks and open spaces for physical and mental health, as they provide excellent opportunities for exercise, relaxation, and quality time with family and friends. The attainment of Green Flag status will further encourage people to explore and appreciate these parks and spaces in the future.
These awards coincide with Love Parks Week, a week-long celebration from 29th July to 5th August. To mark the occasion, various events and activities have been organized, including pond dipping and a dreamcatcher workshop at Houghton Hall Park, as well as an Explorer Challenge at Rushmere Country Park.
