Chelmsford parks retain 17 Green Flag Awards
15 July 2025
Claire Snewin
For the fourth year in a row, 17 parks have been awarded Green Flag status recognising well-managed parks and green spaces.
Revamped play area unveiled at Baddow Hall Park
A play area in Great Baddow has been given a make-over, offering children and families new play equipment and a more accessible location.
Innovative learn-to-ride cycling facility to open in Tower Gardens
A new, free to use, family-friendly Cycle Skills Circuit will be opening at Tower Gardens in Admirals Park this summer.
Rooftop beehive installed at Chelmsford's Civic Centre
Urban beehive aims to support pollination, enhance local biodiversity, and foster thriving green spaces in the city.
Student-designed social area, Our Place, opens in Central Park
A new social seating area, designed by students from The Boswells School in Chelmsford, has opened in Central Park.
Green spaces project wins Inspire Future Generations Award
A Chelmsford City Council project has won a prestigious national award, in recognition of its impact in empowering young people.
Chelmsford's Beaulieu development wins prestigious award
The Beaulieu development in Chelmsford has been awarded ‘The Great Neighbourhood 2024’ in The Academy of Urbanism Awards.
Giving nature space to thrive in Chelmsford all year round
During the warmer months, grassland in Chelmsford’s public spaces is deliberately cut less frequently.
Green Hylands: supporting biodiversity through grass meadows and haymaking
The Parks team at Hylands Estate has been busy making hay from the estate’s grass meadows in recent weeks.
Celebrating Chelmsford’s favourite parks for Love Parks Week
Love Parks Week will celebrate Chelmsford's 17 Green Flag Award wins with a free-to-attend event on the 24 July at Oaklands Park.
