All of Grantham’s South Kesteven District Council (SKDC)-managed parks have once again been awarded the acclaimed Green Flag.
Wyndham, Queen Elizabeth and Dysart parks have all received the prestigious accolade from Keep Britain Tidy.
Nestled in the heart of the historic market town, Wyndham Park has been awarded Green Flag status for the 14th consecutive year.
It was established in 1924 as the towns’ War Memorial before being renamed in honour of Lieutenant Hon. William Reginald Wyndham, 1st Life Guards, who was killed in action in 1914.
The park has undergone vast transformation in the years since and now holds family-friendly play areas, an urban gym, sensory garden, outdoor water splash-pad, bowling green, tennis courts and the Wyndham Park Visitor Centre. Heroes Community Orchard covers over three acres and was established to mark the 75th anniversary of South Kesteven’s role in D-Day and Arnhem.
Keep Britain Tidy also awarded Wyndham Park Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management and promotion of its historic features.
Just a short walk from Wyndham is Queen Elizabeth Park, bordered by the River Witham. It has been a Green Flag park for five years. It is a haven for wildlife and features areas of woodland, wildflower meadows and a wetland.
Dysart Park, which has earned a Green Flag for the third consecutive year, has wildflower areas that surround a natural spring. It has large areas of open space, children’s play area and an historic bandstand.
SKDC deputy leader cllr Paul Stokes, cabinet member for leisure and culture, said: “Here at SKDC we couldn’t be prouder of our parks and the work that our staff and volunteers put into keeping them looking beautiful.
“We are truly proud of their achievements and thank them for their hard work.”
Green Flag Award scheme manager, Paul Todd said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in Wyndham, Queen Elizabeth and Dysart parks who have worked tirelessly to ensure that they achieve the high standards required for the Green Flag Award.
“Quality parks and green spaces like these make the country a heathier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.”
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