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Royal Victoria Country Park is officially one of the UK's best parksRoyal Victoria Country Park near Southampton has been recognised as one of the country's best green spaces by being awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award. Green Flag Awards recognise and reward the best parks in the country and Royal Victoria Country Park, which is managed by Hampshire County Council, stood out after impressing the judges with its excellent use of green space, variety of attractions and well-maintained facilities, and high standards of safety and security. It was also judged against five other criteria: a welcoming place; sustainability; conservation and heritage; community involvement; marketing; and management. Westwood Local Nature Reserve in Netley Abbey also secured a green flag award this year due to close partnership working with Southampton City Council. Only green spaces that are free to enter and open to the public are eligible to win an award through the scheme, which is run by the Keep Britain Tidy Group. Hampshire County Council's Executive Member for Culture and Recreation, Councilor Margaret Snaith-Tempia said: "This is the first time Royal Victoria Country Park has applied for a Green Flag Award and we are absolutely thrilled to be awarded it. This prestigious national award recognises the hard work and dedication the staff, volunteers and partner organisations put into making the park a perfect location for families to enjoy. This year has also seen the re-opening of the Heritage Visitor Centre with its excellent shop, fascinating military exhibition and the chapel Tower. Guided tours are now available up the 166 steps of the 150ft Chapel Tower to enjoy panoramic views of the South coast. I hope this award shows the public just what a fantastic facility they have on the doorstep and make the most of it during the summer holidays." This year has seen the highest number of awards handed out - a record 1200 Green Flags and Green Pennants across the UK compared to 1,013 in 2009. Green Pennants are awarded to parks or green spaces managed by a community or voluntary group. Paul Todd, Manager, Green Flag Award Scheme, said: "It's a remarkable achievement that so many parks have successfully reached Green Flag Award status this year. The staff running the parks work very hard throughout the year to ensure their facilities are maintained to a high standard and enjoyed by the entire community. "As the recession bites and people look closer to home to enjoy the outdoors, the provision of high-quality, free open spaces is of particular importance." The awards could not come at a better time as GreenSpace's 'Love Parks' week took place between July 24 and August 1, during which people will be encouraged to enjoy the nation's parks and green spaces. |
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