A Green Flag Award for Beacon Park
More parks and green spaces than ever will be flying the Green Flag Award this year.
Beacon Park in Lichfield is one of the very best parks in the UK – and that’s official. The park is among a record-breaking 1,582 parks and green spaces that will receive a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The award recognises and rewards 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.
Beacon Park is set in more than 70 acres of beautiful gardens and open space. On top of historical statues and monuments, it features a large play area, a boating pool, a golf course, football pitches, tennis courts, bowling greens, a community garden, woodland, eateries and a programme of seasonal events and activities.
Councillor Andy Smith, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure & Parks, said: “We are thrilled to receive a Green Flag Award for fifth year running from Keep Britain Tidy. This award recognises and highlights that people in Lichfield District are benefitting from a green space of the very highest quality.”
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.”