Woodley town council has revealed that Woodford Park has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for the eighth year running, again officially recognising it as one of the best parks in the UK.
This international quality mark, awarded by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, highlights Woodford Park as the only park in Wokingham borough to receive the honour – an ongoing testament to the park’s exceptional standards in cleanliness, safety, biodiversity, and community engagement.
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag award scheme manager, said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in Woodford Park who have worked tirelessly to ensure that it achieves the high standards required for the Green Flag award.
“Quality parks and green spaces like Woodford Park make the country a healthier place to live and work, and a stronger place in which to invest.
“Woodford Park is a vital green space for the Woodley community to enjoy nature, particularly during the ongoing cost of living crisis, offering a free, safe space for families and providing physical and mental health benefits for all.”
Town clerk Kevin Murray added: “The continued success of Woodford Park would not be possible without the dedicated work of the town council’s grounds maintenance team, and the invaluable support of local volunteer group, the Friends of Woodford Park.
Cllr Keith Baker, leader of Woodley town council, said: “Many residents often ask about what benefit a town council gives them.
“This eighth consecutive Green Flag, recognising the excellent quality of Woodford Park, is a classic example of what having a town council gives you.
“We do not have the large budget that Wokingham borough has, but we still manage to provide a public green space to match any that the borough provides.
“Each year the criteria gets tougher, and it is a credit to the staff of the town council that they repeatedly excel.
“Well done to everyone involved – here’s to a ninth award next year.”
