Most people understand that the Blue Flag is given to beaches that meet certain standards. But did you know that there is also a Green Flag? Parks and other public open spaces are judged on the criteria of
- being welcoming
- being healthy, safe and secure
- being clean and well maintained
- sustainability
- conservation and heritage
- community involvement
- marketing
- management
I’m not familiar with all, or even many, of those that have been awarded the flag this year, but the few that I do know are certainly the sort of places where you can imagine going with the family for a Sunday afternoon. Worth checking out.