Eight of Liverpool’s parks and green spaces have been recognised among the best in the country after securing prestigious Green Flag awards.
More than three times as many sites as last year have achieved the international mark for well-managed green spaces, including Sefton Park, which has retained its status for the 19th consecutive year. Meanwhile, Springfield Park has earned the award for the very first time.
Six of the successful parks are managed by Liverpool City Council, while Chavasse Park is managed by Liverpool ONE. Friends of Norris Green Park have also won a Green Flag Community Award for the Community Hub Wildlife and Formal Gardens in Norris Green Park, completing the list of this year’s award-winning sites.
The achievement means Liverpool has more Green Flag parks than recent years, highlighting the city’s ongoing commitment to creating high-quality green spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The full list of successful parks include:
- Sefton Park
- Croxteth Park
- Otterspool Park
- Reynolds Park
- Springfield Park
- Everton Nature Garden
- Chavasse Park
- Friends of Norris Green Park (which has been awarded a Green Flag Community Award)
The freshly refurbished Everton Park Nature Garden last held the award in 2008. Judges stated that “having not had a Green Flag for a number of years, this is clearly a strong entry for Everton Park Nature Garden into the awards scheme and the effort and dedication from the whole team was evident.”
They added that: “It feels more important than ever that parks and greenspaces such as Everton Park Nature Garden provide a green and nature rich escape from the urban environment, where the focus is on the community, health and education.”
Green Flag Awards, run by Keep Britain Tidy, recognises those parks and green spaces that meet the highest standards of environmental and operational management, creating a welcoming and safe place for visitors.
The awards have been won following a mystery shop-style visit to assess numerous aspects of the parks, including cleanliness, overall condition, flower beds, and litter management.
The Council has secured a £4.2m capital programme over the next few years to refurbish key infrastructure within its parks and green spaces, including the replacement of 33 play areas and new signage, bins and benches across the city.
It has also brought in additional grounds maintenance staff to look after its green spaces, trees and lakes.
Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park has now held its Green Flag status for 14 consecutive years. Alongside this, it has retained its Green Heritage Site Accreditation for a third consecutive year, the highest recognition within the Green Flag programme.
Green Flag judges praised Liverpool ONE’s “innovative and inclusive” approach to celebrating heritage and green space, recognising the thoughtful way Chavasse Park connects visitors with the site’s natural and historic assets.
Key highlights included the Nature and Heritage Trails, which offer free self-guided tours for visitors of all ages, bringing the park’s landscape and Liverpool’s maritime history to life. The judges also recognised the park’s carefully maintained gardens and trees, which support biodiversity while providing a tranquil green escape in the heart of the city.
The striking water features, including the Liver Pools surrounding the Liverpool ONE sign, were highlighted for their role in reflecting the city’s maritime identity, while the preservation and interpretation of the Old Dock – delivered in partnership with National Museums Liverpool – was celebrated as an example of how a significant historic landmark has been integrated into a vibrant modern destination.en space, recognising the thoughtful way Chavasse Park connects visitors with the site’s natural and historic assets.
Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene said: “This year’s Green Flags awards is a major achievement for Liverpool and a clear sign of the quality of our parks and green spaces.
“These awards are recognition of the dedication of our parks teams and local communities, who work tirelessly to ensure our green spaces are clean, safe and welcoming places for everyone.
“Whether it’s enjoying nature, spending time with family and friends or improving health and wellbeing, our parks play a vital role for our residents. Having seven parks recognised internationally shows Liverpool is continuing to raise the standard and invest in spaces that make a real difference to our communities.”
Brendan Hattam, Centre Director at Liverpool ONE, said: “We’re proud that Chavasse Park has once again been recognised with the Green Flag Award, alongside retaining its Green Heritage Site Accreditation. These achievements reflect the passion, care and attention to detail that goes into creating and maintaining a high-quality green space for our visitors and the wider community to enjoy.
“We also celebrate the other Green Flags awarded across the region, as they demonstrate the regional commitment to creating welcoming green spaces where nature, heritage and visitor experience come together.”
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.
“Liverpool City Council and Liverpool ONE 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.”
