Barking and Dagenham Council has confirmed that seven of the borough’s parks and green spaces have retained the internationally recognised Green Flag Award, a benchmark for well-managed public green areas. The successful sites span the borough and reflect ongoing investment in landscape upkeep, community access and environmental standards.
Which sites won
The council named the seven award-winning locations as Greatfields Park, Mayesbrook Park, St Chad’s Park, Barking Park, Beam Parklands, Eastbrookend Country Park and Tantony Green. All seven are reported to have met the criteria that judges use to assess welcome, safety, maintenance and environmental management.
- Greatfields Park
- Mayesbrook Park
- St Chad’s Park
- Barking Park
- Beam Parklands
- Eastbrookend Country Park
- Tantony Green
Local leadership and community role
Councillors highlighted the role of staff, volunteers and residents in achieving the awards. The council said the recognition demonstrates its continued focus on keeping green spaces accessible for exercise, play and relaxation.
“Receiving seven Green Flag Awards is a fantastic achievement and reflects our commitment to providing high-quality parks that everyone can be proud of,” said Councillor Simon Perry, Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Leisure.
“It’s fantastic to see our borough’s parks recognised for their excellence,” added Councillor Kashif Haroon, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change.
What the award means locally
The Green Flag is an international quality mark indicating that a park is well managed and maintained to environmental standards. For residents of Barking and Dagenham this award is an assurance that these spaces will remain open, safe and usable throughout the year and are supported by planned council maintenance and volunteering efforts.
| Park | Award status |
|---|---|
| Greatfields Park | Green Flag |
| Mayesbrook Park | Green Flag |
| St Chad’s Park | Green Flag |
| Barking Park | Green Flag |
| Beam Parklands | Green Flag |
| Eastbrookend Country Park | Green Flag |
| Tantony Green | Green Flag |
The council has credited grounds teams and voluntary groups for their continued care of these sites. For residents who use these parks for daily walks, sports or family visits, the awards provide reassurance that the spaces will be maintained to recognised standards.
