One of Watford’s most loved parks has been awarded another prestigious award.
Cassiobury Park has been voted as one of the UK’s top 10 parks at the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards.
Watford Borough Council and Veolia have been given 17 awards this year to commemorate the best-managed parks and green spaces.Watford mayor Peter Taylor said: “We are delighted that Cassiobury Park has been named within the nation’s top 10 favourite parks. The jewel in Watford’s crown, Cassiobury remains our most loved and used space.“When I speak to residents, many of them tell me that our fantastic parks and green spaces are one of the things they love most about Watford.
The park is joined on the list by Margam Park in Neath Port Talbot, Oxhey Activity Park and Oxhey Park in Watford, Strathaven Park in South Lanarkshire, University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, Valentines Park in Ilford, Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, Warley Woods in Sandwell, and Wollaton Park in Nottingham.Councillor Kennedy Rodrigues, portfolio holder for parks, said: “For many years we have invested in our parks, because we know how important they are to local residents.
It has also been awarded a Green Heritage Site Award this year, alongside Whippendell Wood, which recognises their high standard and management. Nick Graham, contract manager for streets, parks and open spaces at Veolia, said: “To have Cassiobury Park placed in the top 10 is an outstanding achievement. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our hard-working teams, who work year-round to keep Watford’s open spaces clean, safe, and accessible to all.”We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues.
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