Green Flag Award

Woodley Town Council is delighted to announce that Woodford Park has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for the eighth year running, once again officially recognising it as one of the best parks in the UK.

This international quality mark, awarded by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, highlights Woodford Park as the only park in Wokingham Borough to receive this honour – an ongoing testament to the park’s exceptional standards in cleanliness, safety, biodiversity, and community engagement.

“Congratulations to everyone involved in Woodford Park who have worked tirelessly to ensure that it achieves the high standards required for the Green Flag Award,” said Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Scheme Manager.

“Quality parks and green spaces like Woodford Park make the country a healthier place to live and work, and a stronger place in which to invest. Woodford Park is a vital green space for the Woodley community to enjoy nature, particularly during the ongoing cost of living crisis, offering a free, safe space for families and providing physical and mental health benefits for all,” he added.

A Park for Everyone

Set in the heart of Woodley, Woodford Park offers a wide range of facilities that appeal to all ages. Visitors can enjoy:

• Extensive children’s play areas
• A lake and nature trails
• A sensory garden
• A multi-use games area
• Tennis courts and football pitches
• Skate park and basketball area
• And most recently, the newly established Orchard Garden, which has been widely praised and enjoyed by local residents for its beauty, tranquillity, and environmental value.

The continued success of Woodford Park would not be possible without the dedicated work of the Town Council’s Grounds Maintenance Team and the invaluable support of local volunteer group, the Friends of Woodford Park.

“We are extremely proud to receive the Green Flag Award for the eighth consecutive year. This recognition is a reflection of the commitment and dedication of our Amenities Team and the support from the voluntary group Friends of Woodford Park. I’d like to personally thank the team for their efforts in maintaining and improving the park, particularly with the recent addition of our beautiful Orchard Garden, which has already become a much-loved feature of the community,” said Kevin Murray, Woodley Town Council Town Clerk.

While, Cllr Keith Baker, Woodley Town Council Leader added: “Many residents often ask about what benefit a Town Council gives them. This eighth consecutive Green Flag, recognising the excellent quality of Woodford Park, is a classic example of what having a Town Council gives you. We do not have the large budget that Wokingham Borough has but we still manage to provide a public green space to match any that the Borough provides. Each year the criteria gets tougher, and it is a credit to the staff of the Town Council that they repeatedly excel. Well done to everyone involved – here’s to a ninth award next year.”