Glasgow parks project provides boost to areas of deprivation

Recognising the important role that well-maintained parks and open spaces play in better health outcomes, we will be working to identify community groups that it can support and empower to manage their local parks, green spaces and outdoor places. 

This project will complement the existing work being carried out by Glasgow City Council and other voluntary projects in the city which support people to engage with their green spaces.

Katie Murray, our Communities and Places Manager, commented: 

“All of the parks, green spaces and outdoor areas across Glasgow provide an invaluable resource to the city - creating a safe space to play, to think, to exercise, to learn. Being able to access quality green space is also vital in helping to tackle some of the health and well-being challenges we face. 

“This initiative is designed to reach community groups in Glasgow’s less affluent areas  and engage people that have never considered managing their own precious spaces. I would encourage anyone that is interested to get in touch and learn more about this exciting project.” 

Community groups across the city are encouraged to take part. The project, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Glasgow City Council, will see community groups with an interest in the project accessing workshops, forums and hands-on support - building skills to confidently cultivate their own green spaces and effectively manage their parks to international Green Flag Award winning standard.

If you are part of a community group supporting the management of a green space in Glasgow, please get in touch to find out more.