A Green Triumph! Swanley’s Parks Shine with Three Prestigious Green Flag Awards

Published on; Tuesday, 21st July, 2026 | 10:51 am

Four people stand on a stage smiling, holding Green Flag Award certificates. A large Green Flag Award banner is behind them, with a flower display on the stage, celebrating the recognition of Swanley parks as outstanding green spaces.

from left to right, Georgie Elliston Sevenoaks Town Council, Ryan Hayman CEO, George Brooker Swanly Park Manager and Councillor Dr Merilyn Canet Sevenoaks Town Council

Swanley Town Council is delighted to celebrate the achievement of receiving three Green Flag Awards, recognising the outstanding quality and high standards maintained at Swanley Park, Swanley Recreation Ground and Elephant Park.

The success comes as the internationally recognised Green Flag Award scheme marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of excellence in parks and green spaces.

A playground with animal-themed equipment, including a seesaw with lion and zebra designs, a slide, a climbing frame, and a crocodile-shaped structure on a soft, green surface—this charming area reflects the high standards of Swanley parks. Trees and fencing are in the background.
A playground with animal-themed equipment, including a seesaw with lion and zebra designs, a slide, a climbing frame, and a crocodile-shaped structure on a soft, green surface—this charming area reflects the high standards of Swanley parks. Trees and fencing are in the background.
Pink hydrangea flowers with green leaves growing in a garden bed. A grassy lawn and other plants are visible in the background, softly blurred.
Pink hydrangea flowers with green leaves growing in a garden bed. A grassy lawn and other plants are visible in the background, softly blurred.

This year, Swanley Park has been awarded its ninth consecutive Green Flag Award, while both Swanley Recreation Ground and Elephant Park have each secured their sixth consecutive awards.

These achievements demonstrate the Council’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, welcoming and well-maintained green spaces for residents and visitors alike.

Swanley Park, Swanley Recreation Ground and Elephant Park are among a record-breaking 2,391 parks and green spaces across the UK to receive the prestigious award this year.

A rocket-themed playground structure with slides, climbing features, and a sign reading Swanley Rocket is shown on a cloudy day in one of the renowned Swanley Parks, with a grassy field and trees in the background—a shining example of Green Triumph celebrated through Green Flag Awards.
A rocket-themed playground structure with slides, climbing features, and a sign reading Swanley Rocket is shown on a cloudy day in one of the renowned Swanley Parks, with a grassy field and trees in the background—a shining example of Green Triumph celebrated through Green Flag Awards.

The recognition is a testament to the dedication, hard work and passion of the staff and volunteers who care for these valued community spaces, ensuring they continue to flourish and provide an enjoyable environment for everyone.

A bumblebee rests on a lavender flower, surrounded by clusters of blooming purple lavender in a Swanley Parks garden—a Green Flag Awards winner. The background is softly blurred, capturing a moment of green triumph.
A bumblebee rests on a lavender flower, surrounded by clusters of blooming purple lavender in a Swanley Parks garden—a Green Flag Awards winner. The background is softly blurred, capturing a moment of green triumph.

Parks & Open Spaces Manager George Brooker said: “Receiving three Green Flag Awards is a fantastic achievement and reflects the dedication, hard work and passion of our staff and volunteers.

Their commitment to maintaining and enhancing our parks and green spaces ensures they remain welcoming, safe and enjoyable for everyone in the community.

This recognition is something that everyone involved should be incredibly proud of, and it highlights the high standards of care that continue to be delivered across our sites.”

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