Four green spaces in Epsom have been named among Britain's best in the prestigious Green Flag Award scheme.

Epsom Common, Ewell Court Park, Alexandra Recreation Ground and Rosebery Park all received recognition with a Green Flag Award, to the delight of those involved in their management on Epsom and Ewell Borough Council (EEBC).

The Green Flag Awards recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

A spokesperson from EEBC offered further details about the Epsom winners, which all retained their Green Flag Awards having previously been recognized:

  • Epsom Common and Local Nature Reserve won the award for the thirteenth consecutive year. It is the largest local nature reserve in Surrey and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
  • Ewell Court Park won the award for the eighth year in a row. The park is the former gardens of the historical Ewell Court House.
  • Alexandra Recreation Ground also won the award for the eighth year in a row. It is a sports ground with facilities for cricket, soccer, bowls, tennis and basketball situated in Alexandra Road.
  • Rosebery Park won the award for the seventh year running. It is a formal town centre park.

Councillor Barry Nash, Chair of EEBC's Community and Wellbeing Committee said: "We are absolutely delighted to receive these Green Flag Awards which are a testimony to the hard work of our staff and also to the input and support from community groups and volunteers.

"We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining our parks and green spaces to such a high standard."

The four parks in Epsom joined a record number of new green spaces across the UK to be recognized a Green Flag Award β€” some 1,970 in total.

Further, 131 green spaces from other countries were also recognized in the international winners category.

"It’s fantastic that we have more Green Flag Awards in the UK than ever before, joined this year by 131 International winners,” Paul Todd, International Green Flag Award scheme manager, said.

"Each flag honours the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.

"We congratulate each and every winner on their fantastic achievement," he added.

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