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Ashton Park in West Kirby has received its 24th consecutive Green Flag award.
The awards are the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and recognise places that are welcoming, safe and well cared for.
It is one of nine parks and green spaces in our area to receive the accolade from Keep Britain Tidy.
The others are: Coronation Gardens, Frankby Cemetery, Hilbre Island Local Nature Reserve, Meols Parade Garden, Queen's Park, Royden Park, Victoria Gardens and Wirral Country Park.
In addition, Wirral Country Park and Hilbre Island have been awarded Green Heritage Site Accreditation.
Councillor Max Booth, Chair of the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee, said: "We’re incredibly proud that so many of Wirral’s parks and green spaces have once again been recognised through the Green Flag Awards.
"This achievement is a credit to the hard work and dedication of council staff, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations who help care for these spaces throughout the year.
"Our parks and green spaces play an important role in people’s lives. They give residents places to relax, enjoy nature, stay active and spend time with family and friends.
"I’d like to thank everyone involved in helping us achieve this success and ensuring Wirral continues to have some of the very best parks and green spaces in the country."
In total, Wirral has been awarded 37 Green Flags, whilst four sites received Green Heritage Site Accreditation.
Pictured above with Ashton Park's Green Flag are Christine Smyth of the council's Parks and Countryside department and Arthur MacDonald of the Friends of Ashton Park.
