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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.

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.

33 award wins for Chelmsford’s playing fields

33 of Chelmsford’s playing fields have been recognised as some of the best in Essex at the 2023 Essex Playing Field Association Awards.

Frankland Fields declared a Local Nature Reserve

Frankland Fields, a popular location for dog walkers and nature lovers in South Woodham Ferrers, has been declared a Local Nature Reserve. 

New floodlights installed at skate park

Chelmsford skateboarders can now enjoy the skate ramps at Central Park well into the evening with new floodlights.

Chelmsford’s parks win 17 Green Flag Awards in 2021

Seventeen of Chelmsford City Council’s parks across the city have received the Green Flag status in 2021.

Discover our parks today

The City Council has released a magical new video about our parks and the people who love them.