Eight parks and green spaces in Liverpool have been recognised among the best in the UK after securing prestigious Green Flag awards. This year's tally is more than three times the number of sites that achieved the international mark for well-managed green spaces in 2025.
Sefton Park Retains Status for 19th Year; Springfield Park Wins First Award
Sefton Park has retained its Green Flag status for the 19th consecutive year, while Springfield Park has earned the award for the very first time. Six of the successful parks are managed by Liverpool City Council, with Chavasse Park managed by Liverpool ONE. Friends of Norris Green Park also won a Green Flag Community Award for the Community Hub, Wildlife and Formal Gardens in Norris Green Park.
The full list of award-winning sites includes: Sefton Park, Croxteth Park, Otterspool Park, Reynolds Park, Springfield Park, Everton Nature Garden, Chavasse Park, and Friends of Norris Green Park (Community Award).
Civic Leaders Praise Investment in Green Spaces
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don’t feel safe or welcoming. With public services under pressure, investing in parks is not a luxury, it’s a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people’s quality of life. Liverpool City Council and Liverpool ONE have shown what can be achieved when parks are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard.”
Everton Park Nature Garden Returns to List After 16 Years
The freshly refurbished Everton Park Nature Garden last held the award in 2008. Judges stated that “having not had a Green Flag for a number of years, this is clearly a strong entry for Everton Park Nature Garden into the awards scheme and the effort and dedication from the whole team was evident.” They added: “It feels more important than ever that parks and greenspaces such as Everton Park Nature Garden provide a green and nature rich escape from the urban environment, where the focus is on the community, health and education.”
Council Invests £4.2m in Park Infrastructure
The Council has secured a £4.2m capital programme over the next few years to refurbish key infrastructure within its parks and green spaces, including the replacement of 33 play areas and new signage, bins and benches across the city. It has also brought in additional grounds maintenance staff to look after its green spaces, trees and lakes.
Chavasse Park Retains Green Heritage Accreditation
Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park has now held its Green Flag status for 14 consecutive years. Alongside this, it has retained its Green Heritage Site Accreditation for a third consecutive year, the highest recognition within the Green Flag programme. Green Flag judges praised Liverpool ONE’s “innovative and inclusive” approach to celebrating heritage and green space, recognising the thoughtful way Chavasse Park connects visitors with the site’s natural and historic assets. Key highlights included the Nature and Heritage Trails, which offer free self-guided tours for visitors of all ages, bringing the park’s landscape and Liverpool’s maritime history to life. The judges also recognised the park’s carefully maintained gardens and trees, which support biodiversity while providing a tranquil green escape in the heart of the city. The striking water features, including the Liver Pools surrounding the Liverpool ONE sign, were highlighted for their role in reflecting the city’s maritime identity, while the preservation and interpretation of the Old Dock – delivered in partnership with National Museums Liverpool – was celebrated as an example of how a significant historic landmark has been integrated into a vibrant modern destination.
