Sydenham Garden Resource Centre awarded a coveted Green Flag Award as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks / green spaces
We’re celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Community Award for 2026 / 27, which recognises quality sites / green spaces managed by voluntary and community groups.
It comes as the internationally recognised standard for parks and green spaces celebrates its 30th year.
Sydenham Garden Resource Centre is one of a record breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award this year.
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.
“Sydenham Garden has shown what can be achieved when green spaces 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.
“Congratulations to everyone involved.”
Lowell, Sydenham Garden’s Co-Director, notes:
“To receive a Green Flag Community Award for 2026 – 27 is a fantastic achievement for Sydenham Garden. We were first awarded a Community Award over a decade ago, and to receive one again highlights the tremendous effort made by co-workers, volunteers, friends, and staff in maintaining the gardens and nature reserve to such a high standard – huge thanks to all involved”.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under contract from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Keep Britain Tidy is a leading environmental charity which sets the standard for the management of parks and beaches, inspiring people to be litter-free, to waste less and live more sustainably. Keep Britain Tidy run campaigns and programmes including the Great British Spring Clean, Eco-Schools, Love Parks Week (24th July – 2nd August 2026), Buy Nothing New Month, Eco-Schools, the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces, the Blue Flag/ Seaside Awards for beaches and blue spaces, and the Green Key for sustainable tourism and hospitality. To find out more about Keep Britain Tidy, their campaigns and programmes visit www.keepbritaintidy.org.
A list of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces in Greater London is available below:
