Ealing Council and local groups have been awarded prestigious Green Flags for 26 parks and open spaces, matching last year's highest achievement for the borough.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag awards recognize and reward the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag signifies that the park meets high standards, is beautifully maintained, and offers excellent facilities.

A Green Flag does not necessarily indicate that a park is family-friendly. It primarily assesses the park's visual appeal at a specific time. The family-friendly atmosphere can vary depending on the time of day.

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Councillor Peter Mason, leader of the council, celebrated with Let’s Go Southall members who enjoy free exercise sessions at the outdoor gym in Green-flag winning Southall Park.

He said: "Parks and open spaces are vital for our health and wellbeing and play a vital role in tackling climate change. That’s why we are committed to opening 10 more parks and rewilding 800,00 square metres in the coming years – the first of which, Pear Tree Park, opened over a week ago."

Councillor Blerina Hashani, the council’s cabinet member for thriving communities, added: "We are thrilled to have so many Green Flag parks in our borough again this year. A massive thank you to the Greener Ealing team and all the volunteers who help maintain the high standard of our award-winning parks, allowing everyone to enjoy their beauty year in and year out."

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The Green Flag Awards are judged by more than 700 green space experts who assess using eight strict criteria including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.

The Green Flag awards scheme is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. Visit www.greenflagaward.org for further details.

The four parks and open spaces with Green Flag Award in Southall are:

• Southall Manor House Grounds
• Southall Park
• Spikesbridge Park
• Three Bridges Park

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The remaining borough’s 2024 Green Flag Award parks are:

• Acton Green Common
• Acton Park
• Blondin Park
• Bollo Brook Park
• Bramley Road Open Space
• Brent Lodge Park & Churchfields
• Elthorne Park
• Gunnersbury Park
• Heathfield Gardens
• Islip Manor Park
• King George’s Playing Fields (Poor’s Piece)
• Lammas Park
• Montpelier Park
• North Acton Playing Fields
• Northala Fields
• Perivale Park
• Pitshanger Park
• Ravenor Park
• Southfield Recreation Ground
• Walpole Park

The borough’s 2024 Community Green Flag Awards are:

• Katherine Buchan Meadow in Hanwell
• Litten Nature Reserve in Greenford