Eight Green Flag Awards for Blackpool's Parks

Blackpool is celebrating a record-breaking achievement after eight parks were recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award, the international benchmark for well-managed parks and green spaces.

The awards recognise the dedication and hard work of Enveco NW’s Grounds Maintenance teams, alongside Blackpool Council, Friends Groups and volunteers, who work throughout the year to keep Blackpool’s parks clean, safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

This year’s success marks Blackpool’s highest number of Green Flag Awards to date, with one park receiving the award for the very first time and seven others successfully retaining their status.

This Year’s Green Flag Parks

Claremont Park has achieved its first-ever Green Flag Award, recognising the continued investment and care that has transformed the park into a valued community space.

Highfield Road Park has retained its Green Flag Award for a third consecutive year, reflecting the consistently high standards maintained by the teams and volunteers who care for the park.

Devonshire Road Rock Gardens has also secured its third consecutive Green Flag Award, celebrating its beautiful planting, heritage and welcoming environment.

Anchorsholme Park has retained its Green Flag Award for a second consecutive year, recognising another year of excellent maintenance and community pride.

Crossland Road Park continues its Green Flag success after retaining the award for a second consecutive year, highlighting the ongoing commitment to providing a high-quality green space.

Kingscote Park has once again achieved Green Flag status, recognising another successful year of maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming park for residents and visitors.

One of Blackpool’s most iconic parks, Stanley Park has retained its Green Flag Award for a second consecutive year, reflecting the dedication of everyone involved in caring for this historic green space.

Watson Road Park completes this year’s success story, retaining its Green Flag Award for a second consecutive year and continuing to provide a well-maintained space for the local community.

These awards are a testament to the commitment of our Grounds Maintenance teams, whose work is supported by Blackpool Council, Friends Groups, volunteers and local communities.

The Green Flag judges praised the parks for their strong community focus, excellent recreational facilities and the ongoing work to keep them clean, welcoming and well maintained.

With millions of residents and visitors enjoying Blackpool’s parks every year, these awards demonstrate what can be achieved through partnership working, pride in our local environment and a shared commitment to creating greener, cleaner spaces for everyone.

Huge congratulations and thank you to everyone who has played a part in achieving this fantastic milestone. Together, we’re helping to make Blackpool an even greener and more welcoming place to live, work and visit.