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Category Archives: Parks and green spaces

Six of Merton’s green spaces recognised as being among the best in the world

16 October 2020by Merton Web Team

Merton council is pleased to announce that six of its well-loved parks and open spaces will be continuing to fly their prestigious Green Flags with pride. The Green Flag Award, […]

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Parks and green spaces

COVID-19 alert brings Merton together

13 October 2020by mertonzb

A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force.  The […]

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Community and Housing, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, News stories, Parks and green spaces, Public health

Discover the hearts and enjoy a staycation in Merton this summer

30 July 2020by Merton Web Team

Giant white hearts have popped up in Merton’s parks as part of a campaign encouraging residents to enjoy the borough’s attractions and help its businesses and enterprises recover. Merton Council […]

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COVID-19, Parks and green spaces
The staff at Wimbledon Watersports Center jumping for joy.

Reopening leisure facilities in your parks

25 June 2020by MertonAB

We are delighted to have reopened tennis courts, beach volleyball and Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre. Our top priority is keeping you safe whilst using the facilities and that’s why we’ve […]

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COVID-19, News stories, Parks and green spaces, Sport

Please avoid driving to parks and open spaces this weekend

9 April 2020by MertonJP

We’re very proud of our parks and open spaces as we know it’s important to keep them open at these times to allow people the opportunity to get outdoors especially […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Parks and green spaces, Traffic and Highways

Joining forces for the Great British Spring Clean action

5 April 2019by mertonzb

Street cleaning crews, councillors and residents are joining forces to help give the borough a spring clean and remind everyone to bin their litter responsibly. Merton Council is inviting everyone […]

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Campaigns, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Mega Recycle, News stories, Parks and green spaces, Volunteers

Neighbourhoods to receive £15k of community funding

18 January 2019by MertonHM

Every electoral ward in Merton is to be given a grant of £15k for neighbourhood projects which enhance the local area. At a meeting on Monday, Merton Council’s Cabinet agreed […]

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Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Future Merton, News stories, Parks and green spaces, Planning, Volunteers

Sparkling show lined up for Merton fireworks displays

4 September 2018by

Don’t miss out on two fantastic musical fireworks and bonfire displays put on by Merton Council in two of its beautiful parks this November.

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Events, Parks and green spaces

No BBQs in Merton Parks

27 July 2018by

On the advice of London Fire Brigade, no BBQs are to take place in Merton parks and open spaces until further notice. Due to the very hot weather, grass in […]

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Environment, News stories, Parks and green spaces

Last chance to enter Merton’s ‘Bloomin’ brilliant borough competition. 

17 July 2018by MertonHM

Put the petal to the metal and join our very own Merton ‘in bloom’ contest. Merton Council are calling all keen gardeners. Are you interested in making your borough a […]

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Awards, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Parks and green spaces
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