10 of Rochdale borough’s green spaces have reigned triumphant at this year’s coveted Green Flag Award scheme – ranking them among the best in the country.
This year the scheme awarded 2,216 UK winners with the international quality mark – the largest number awarded since the scheme began 27 years ago.
Heywood boasts 2 beautiful green flag parks at Queen’s Park and Hopwood Park. Middleton offers the perfect quartet at Middleton Memorial Gardens, Middleton Cemetery, Jubilee Park and Truffet Park in Langley.
In Rochdale, visitors benefit from award-winning green spaces at Denehurst Park and Rochdale Town Centre parks, which include Broadfield Park, Rochdale Memorial Gardens, Packer Spout and St Chad’s Gardens. Milnrow Memorial Park and Hare Hill Park in Littleborough also retained top status in the Pennines.
Councillor Liam O’Rourke, cabinet member for climate change and environment, said:
“What can I say, we’ve knocked it out of the park again, with all ten of our parks and green spaces proudly flying the prestigious Green Flag Award for another year. These spaces offer many a place to get away from it all, exercise, walk the dog or spend time with the family through beautifully maintained areas for all to enjoy.
“Achieving Green Flag Award status is a tribute to our grounds staff, street cleansing and clean and green teams, alongside volunteer groups and local businesses who consistently help to keep our borough looking its best all year round.”
