Hackney is London's number one borough for Green Flag Parks!

This achievement places Hackney joint first in London and joint second in the UK for the number of Green Flag sites.

The awards recognise exceptional standards in park maintenance, environmental sustainability and community involvement.

Building upon last year’s 31 Green Flag-standard parks, the Council received accreditation for two additional sites: Fairchild's Garden in Shoreditch and Daubeney Fields in Kings Park. These parks have received significant Council investment to make much-needed improvements, including the recent installation of an outdoor gym, new pathways and improved entrances at Daubeney Fields.

The Tree Musketeers, a group of volunteers, also secured a Green Flag Community Award for their hard work and dedication in looking after the Hackney Community Tree Nursery on Hackney Marshes.

Hackney Council remains committed to maintaining the high standards of its parks and green spaces. This year, three new play area upgrades are scheduled for Clissold Park, London Fields (North), and Millfields Park. Additionally, the Council is refurbishing the basketball courts and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Hackney Downs, resurfacing the artificial turf pitch in Haggerston Park, continuing to focus on local nature recovery, and creating a new publicly accessible green space at West Reservoir.

Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, said,

“In a densely built borough like Hackney, our parks and green spaces offer a vital opportunity to connect with nature, find space to rest and play, and bring huge benefits to health and wellbeing.

“I’m so proud that 33 of our green spaces have been recognised as among the best in the country, already surpassing our ambitious goal of achieving 32 Green Flag Awards by 2026. This is a testament to the dedication of our parks team, and the support of a network of incredible volunteers and committed user groups who work rain or shine to keep these spaces thriving, welcoming and biodiverse for everyone to enjoy.”

Here’s the full list of the Council’s 33 Green Flag parks:

Abney Park Cemetery, N16
Albion Square, E8
Broadway Market Green, E8
Butterfield Green, N16
Charles Square, EC1
Clapton Pond, E5
Clapton Square, E5
Clissold Park, N16
Daubeney Fields, E9
De Beauvoir Square, N1
Fairchild's Garden, E2
Hackney Downs, E5
Hackney Marshes, E9
Haggerston Park, E2
Hoxton Square, N1
Joe White Gardens, N1
Kit Crowley Gardens, E9
Kynaston Gardens, N16
London Fields, E8
Mabley Green, E9
Mark Street Gardens, EC2
Millfields Park, E5
Rowley Gardens, N4
Shore Gardens, E9
Shoreditch Park, N1
Springfield Park, E5
St John’s Churchyard, E5
St Thomas’s Square Gardens, E9
Stoke Newington Common, N16
Stonebridge Gardens (Snake Park), E8
Well Street Common, E9
West Hackney Recreation Ground, N16
Woodberry Down Park, N4