Redbridge’s Hainault Forest and Valentines Park, both proudly secured a spot in the UK’s Top Ten Parks in 2024 – a huge achievement that shone a national spotlight on Redbridge’s much-loved green spaces. Now, in 2025, they’re aiming even higher – and they need your help to make it happen again, by voting in the People’s Choice Awards.
Namreen Chaudhry, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Communities said, “This summer, nine of our parks once again retained their prestigious Green Flag Award, a mark of excellence in management, safety, cleanliness and community value. We know these parks are well-placed for a People’s Choice Award, so if you love your local park, if you appreciate the joy of listening to birds chirping as you walk through the trees in Hainault Forest, or if your little ones can’t wait for their next visit to their favourite playground, then please do vote. Redbridge certainly deserves its place in the top of the UK’s parks and outdoor spaces.”
Councillor Kam Rai, Leader of Redbridge Council said, “I take pride in our parks because I use them with my family, and I know how much they matter to people across Redbridge. They are safe, welcoming places to walk, play sport, meet friends and enjoy nature. We are fortunate to have such extensive green space and wildlife in a London borough. Our track record speaks for itself, from retaining nine Green Flag Awards to regularly featuring in the UK’s People’s Choice top ten, and that success comes from our high standards, good facilities and the community that uses and cares for these places. We will keep investing, listening and improving so our parks remain beautiful for everyone for generations to come. If you love your local park as much as I do, please take a moment to vote and help keep Redbridge in the UK top ten.”
With more than 2,200 Green Flag parks across the UK competing for just ten coveted places, every single vote matters. The support of local people could help put Redbridge parks back in the national spotlight – showcasing the pride we all share in our local green spaces.
Voting is simple and only takes 30 seconds. People can even vote once per device – so don’t forget your phone, tablet, laptop, or work computer! And if you can’t decide, why not back Hainault Forest or Valentines Park, which have both flown the flag for Redbridge in the Top Ten before?
This year’s Redbridge Green Flag parks are:
- Claybury Park
- Clayhall Park
- Elmhurst Gardens
- Goodmayes Park
- Hainault Forest
- Ilford War Memorial
- Seven Kings Park
- South Park
- Valentines Park
Voting closes on 31 October 2025, so don’t miss your chance to show some love for your local park.
Martin Solder, Chair of Vision Trustees, said:
“Redbridge is home to some of the finest parks and open spaces in the UK, and it’s thanks to the dedication of our Parks Team and the support of the community that we continue to achieve national recognition. Last year’s success showed just how much our green spaces mean to local people. Let’s build on that momentum and see Redbridge parks celebrated once again in 2025.”
To find out more about our Green Flag Parks visit our dedicated webpage.