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Discover the latest news, comment and analysis from Fields in Trust.

10th September 2019

SUMMER OF PARKS: A park isn't just for summer

You've been championing your local parks in record numbers this summer. If you enjoyed the Summer of Parks there's plenty of ways to stay involved.
9th September 2019

SUMMER OF PARKS: Reviewing the Summer of Parks 2019

Our final Summer of Parks staff blog comes from Helen Griffiths, who looks back on a summer where we have explored our parks and green spaces, learned more about them and the people who love them and championed everything they bring us.
8th September 2019

PROTECTING OUR PARKS: A legal perspective on protecting parks and green spaces

Our penultimate Summer of Parks staff blog comes from our Solicitor, Stanka Dimova, who shares a legal perspective on our work to protect green spaces for good.
8th September 2019

THE SHORTLIST: Stanley Park

Find out more about Stanley Park, winner of England's Best Park 2019 and final name on the shortlist for UK's Best Park 2019.
7th September 2019

THE SHORTLIST: Pittencrieff Park

Find out more about Pittencrieff Park, winner of Scotland's Best Park 2019 and third name on the shortlist for UK's Best Park 2019.
6th September 2019

THE SHORTLIST: Cyfarthfa Park

Find out more about Cyfarthfa Park, winner of Wales' Best Park 2019 and second name on the shortlist for UK's Best Park 2019.
6th September 2019

PROTECTING OUR PARKS: Strategic protection of Glasgow’s Dear Green Space

Our latest spotlight shines on Glasgow City Council and looks at how they used evidence to show them where they needed to act in protecting parks and green spaces for the benefit of the city's residents.
5th September 2019

THE SHORTLIST: Antrim Castle Gardens

Find out more about Antrim Castle Gardens, winner of Northern Ireland's Best Park 2019 and first name on the shortlist for UK's Best Park 2019.
2nd September 2019

PROTECTING OUR PARKS: What is Fields in Trust protection and what does it mean?

Fields in Trust has been protecting recreational land ever since our founding in 1925. Just what do we mean when we say a space is 'protected' though? How can it be achieved? What does it do?
1st September 2019

HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Why it is worth placing a value on wellbeing?

As our Summer of Parks discusses health and wellbeing, our latest staff blog comes from Policy Manager, Alison McCann, who discusses why calculating the wellbeing value contributed by parks and green spaces is a relevant and important number to know.
31st August 2019

UK'S BEST PARK: Your votes give eleven Scottish parks "Much Loved" status

Find out which parks in Scotland have received "Much Loved" status thanks to your UK's Best Park votes.
31st August 2019

HEALTH AND WELLBEING: Park activities to help you be more active a day at a time

As our Summer of Parks week on health and wellbeing continues we suggest seven simple activities you can do at your local park to help you be more active.

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