Every park user knows the benefits of green space, especially in urban and suburban environments, but the benefits of our parks, trails, and green spaces extend far beyond users - daily they touch the lives of every person who lives and works in the community. From improving our physical and psychological health, to strengthening our communities, and making our cities and neighborhoods more attractive places to live and work - the benefits of parks are endless - to individuals, our communities, the economy and the environment.

In the United Kingdom, there are many parks and green spaces for local communities to enjoy.  However, some of these spaces are in a terrible state and are more of a hazard than a peaceful getaway.  It´s time for local councils and the people to take control again. 

A strategy to improve the quality of green spaces has been rolled out throughout the UK by CABE, Commission for Architecture and Built Environment.

“Parks and open spaces are for everyone. They are places to live and breathe, walk and run, rest and play. They are where we meet, where we stop to reflect, where we revive our spirits. In survey after survey, people make clear that parks and open spaces are very important to them. Yet our parks and open spaces are often neglected. It’s time that these spaces made a greater contribution to our quality of life, and to the delivery of sustainable communities.” CABE Space

So will the parks be empty of litters, will children and adults alike be able to play in a safe environment?  Let´s see.