Monthly Archives: July 2011

The importance of parks: community cohesion

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Love Parks Week is all about raising awareness about the importance of our parks and green spaces. But why exactly are they important? This blog, the first in a series outlining the facts and figures demonstrating the positive impact parks … Continue reading →

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enjoyEngland: Our favourite leafy hangouts

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

In the spirit of loving parks this week enjoyEngland let us in on ten of their favourite green spaces across the country.

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Hospital green space sell-off: The disparity between Government strategy and approach

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

GreenSpace’s  response to the Independent article Hospitals’ green spaces will be sold for housing on 22 July 2011: The news that the Department of Health is actively encouraging hospitals to sell off supposedly ‘surplus’ green space demonstrates disconnect between Government strategy … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Park…

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Our first guest blog comes from Anne Clark, Operations Director for Walk England, and a true fan of walking! Parks and walking – so closely connected that we even use the phrase “a walk in the park” to represent something … Continue reading →

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Why do you love your park?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

As Love Parks Week heads into its week-long celebration of parks and green spaces, we want to know, what great memories and moments have you shared in your park? Personal experiences are what make parks special, and we would love … Continue reading →

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