Posted on 15th Jul
Newark and Sherwood District Council is celebrating a record-breaking year after receiving six Green Flag Awards, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Sherwood Avenue Park has joined the list of award-winning sites that highlight the council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high-quality, accessible, and environmentally-sustainable green spaces for residents and visitors alike.
The full list of Green Flag Award-winning sites in the district includes Sherwood Heath, Vicar Water Country Park, Newark Castle Gardens, Sconce and Devon Park, Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens, Sherwood Avenue Park, and Newark Cemetery (Newark Town Council).
Sherwood Avenue Park, which is managed by Newark Town Council, recently underwent a major £500,000 redevelopment, delivered in partnership with the district council.
The project introduced a new Play Zone, with 10 pieces of accessible equipment, a state-of-the-art skatepark, multi-use sports pitch, and a nature zone designed to boost biodiversity.
Newark Town Council also received a Green Flag Award for Newark Cemetery, recognising its continued efforts to provide peaceful, well-maintained spaces for reflection and remembrance.
Newark Castle Gardens is being developed as part of the Castle Gatehouse Project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Government’s Towns Fund, and Newark and Sherwood District Council.
Coun Simon Forde, portfolio holder for Climate and the Environment, said: “We know since covid that residents increasingly value parks and green spaces. And, with summer holidays approaching, it is also great news that families and youngsters have places to play and let off some energy. The Green Flag scheme shows how we as a council are investing in residents’ priorities with high-quality, welcoming outdoor environments.”
Coun Dawn Campbell, town council leader, added: “We are very pleased that Sherwood Avenue has received due recognition following significant investment in the site… a long-standing much loved community space.”
