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Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for council and community-run parks and gardens

  • Categories : Press Release
  • 16 Jul 2024
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A total of 20 green spaces - Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park and Aberfan Cemetery, achieving the full award - along with 16 community projects have gained or retained the prestigious Keep Wales Tidy accreditation.

A full list of winning community award locations are featured below;

  • Cilsanws Nature Reserve
  • Dowlais Community Centre
  • Dowlais Infants School & Community Garden
  • Edward and Trevor Nature Garden
  • Gurnos Mens Project Community Garden
  • Hafod Cottages Community Garden
  • Merthyr Nats Bee Garden
  • Market Street Garden
  • Muriel & Blanche Community Nature Garden
  • Penydarren Park
  • Penywern Top Pond
  • Pitwoods Park
  • Pontsticill Village & Park
  • The Hafod Community Nature Garden
  • Twynyrodyn Community Hub
  • Woodland Walk


Now in its third decade, the Green Flag Award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world.

In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy. Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy said: “We’re thrilled to see 291 green spaces in Wales achieving the prestigious Green Flag status, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of staff and volunteers.

“Quality green spaces play a vital role in the physical and mental well-being of people across Wales, and to be recognised as among the best in the world is a huge achievement - Congratulations!”

Portfolio Member for Neighbourhood Services Cllr David Hughes said: “Merthyr Tydfil is going from strength to strength in terms of Green Flag Awards, year on year, and we couldn’t be prouder.

“I would like to share my heartfelt congratulations to you all for your hard work and dedication to our communities.

“I’m thrilled that the Council’s parks and Aberfan Cemetery consistently win awards, which is down to the hard work carried out in maintaining them by our Parks Department.

“We also have a growing number of community groups and volunteers who give up their time to maintain their local green spaces for the benefit of residents – so many thanks to those as well.”

A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website:
Wales flying more Community Green Flags than any other country worldwide - Keep Wales Tidy

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