Bassetlaw District Council is celebrating after three of its parks were once again recognised among the best green spaces in the country with prestigious Green Flag Awards.
The Green Flag Award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and comes as the scheme celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Langold Country Park has secured the award for the third consecutive year, while Kings' Park has achieved Green Flag status for an impressive 19th time and The Canch has retained the accolade for 13 years running.
The awards follow a series of recent improvements and successful events across the district's parks. New walking routes have opened at The Canch and Langold Country Park, a new sculpture has been unveiled at Kings' Park, and hundreds of residents have enjoyed popular community events including the Extreme Wheels Roadshow and Talegate Theatre's Panto in the Park.
The Council also made a submission for Sandhill Lake in Worksop but were not successful on this occasion.
Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: "We are incredibly proud that three of our parks and open spaces have once again been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award. This achievement reflects the high standards we set for our green spaces and the important role they play in the health, wellbeing and enjoyment of our residents and visitors.
"I would like to pay tribute to our dedicated Parks Team whose hard work, commitment and attention to detail throughout the year ensure these sites are maintained to such an exceptional standard. Their efforts help make Bassetlaw a cleaner, greener and more attractive place to live, work and visit, and this award is thoroughly deserved recognition of everything they do."
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: "Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don't feel safe or welcoming.
"With public services under pressure, investing in parks is not a luxury, it's a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people's quality of life.
"Congratulations to everyone involved in Bassetlaw's parks who have worked tirelessly to ensure that they achieve the high standards required for the Green Flag Award."
The Green Flag awards provide an added reason to celebrate as the district looks ahead to Love Parks Week (24 July to 2 August). A programme of activities and events will take place throughout the week, giving residents the chance to enjoy and celebrate the district high-quality green spaces.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Any green space that is freely accessible to the public is eligible to enter for a Green Flag Award. Awards are given annually, and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag status. A Green Flag Community Award recognises quality sites managed by voluntary and community groups, while Green Heritage Site Accreditation celebrates the conservation and management of historic park features.
To find out more about the Green Flag Award scheme, visit: https://greenflagaward.org
Pictured: Ian Sime, Parks Technical Officer, Hannah Metcalfe, Parks and Allotments Officer, Wayne Hush, Parks Supervisor, Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Shane Atkins, Interim Head of Neighbourhood Services and Parks and Open Spaces Staff
Last Updated on Tuesday, July 14, 2026