Precious local parks have been given a boost by being awarded thousands of pounds for improvements.
The two parks, Gadebridge Park and Bovingdon Green, have been given £5,000 between them as part of a national scheme.
The open spaces were chosen at the end of last year to be given special status as Queen Elizabeth II Fields. The programme aims to protect outdoor recreational spaces across the country as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
The Queen Elizabeth II Fields in Trust has now awarded £2,500 for each of the parks. The money will be used to pay for information boards to help visitors understand both areas’ rich history, habitats and wildlife.
At Bovingdon Green, the board will include information about the green and the pond. In Gadebridge Park, it will also highlight the park’s historical aspects and surroundings.
Councillor Julie Laws, portfolio holder for environment and sustainability at Dacorum Borough Council, said: “For two of our parks to receive this status is an honour for Dacorum.
“The £5,000 will help us to make the most of the parks by improving the visitor experience.”
Alison Moore-Gwyn, chief executive of Fields in Trust, said: “Saving outdoor space is crucial for the health and enjoyment of communities everywhere. By safeguarding Gadebridge Park and Bovingdon Green, Dacorum Borough Council has shown how much they value the quality of life of everyone in Dacorum, both now and in the future.”
The two parks were chosen for the special status last year after being voted for by more than 300 residents.
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