Flying the green flag – Camden’s open spaces scoop record number of prestigious park awards

Published: 05 August, 2010
by TOM FOOT

EIGHT parks in Camden have been named among the best kept in the country.

From the gardens of Bloomsbury Square to Waterlow Park in Highgate, it means there’s an award-winning green space near to everyone’s front doorstep.

The Maygrove Peace Park this year joined the seven parks who received the Green Flag Award in 2009. 

Tracey Shackle, chairwoman of Maygrove Peace Park friends group, said: “We are really proud of the whole community, who should see this as a reward for the hard work they’ve put in. 

“We couldn’t have transformed this park into a community-friendly space without the dedication of the parks department, so I’d like to say a big thank you to them especially.”

Camden Council’s culture chief Councillor Tulip Siddiq added: “This is fantastic news for Camden’s parks. 

“I would like to thank all our friends groups who work tirelessly with us to make our parks and open spaces such beautiful places for residents and visitors to enjoy.”