Manor Fields Park receives the Green Flag Award for tenth year running!
The Green Estate is delighted to announce that Manor Fields Park has received the Green Flag Award for the tenth year running. The accreditation means that Manor Fields Park has once again been officially recognised as one of the best parks in the country.
The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the UK. Receiving the award for the tenth year running is testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and volunteers who look after the park.
The Green Estate has been managing Manor Fields Park on behalf of Sheffield City Council for around twenty years. What was once a neglected derelict allotment space that attracted anti-social behaviour has now become one of the best parks in Sheffield.
Manor Fields Park is an extremely well-maintained park that is safe, welcoming for all, and good for people and wildlife. Part of the park is designated as a Local Nature Reserve and the naturalist design allows people to explore and enjoy a variety of natural features, including beautiful flower meadows, ponds and streams. Many people also enjoy playing in the playgrounds and having family picnics with great views over Sheffield.
Recently, The Green Estate has been involved with the development of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System in the park, which will help reduce flood risk and create new wildlife habitats. You can find out more about the project here.
Roz Davies, CEO of The Green Estate, said: ‘Our team of staff and volunteers are delighted that all our hard work, come rain or shine, continues to be recognised through Manor Fields Park being awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the tenth year running. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved, our partners and the local Manor communities who enjoy and support the park in so many ways.’
Sally Cuckney, Head of Urban Green Places at The Green Estate, said: ‘Manor Fields Park is a very special place that is a real asset to the local community and all of Sheffield. Everyone at The Green Estate is very proud of this award and we want to thank the parks staff, volunteers, community groups and all the visitors that help make this park award-winning.’
