To the Point... Parklife

By Helen Penn, Nursery World, 9 August 2007

For children's sake, let's make the most of any outdoor space we've got, says Helen Penn.

Our local park has just won a green flag award. This is a kitemark awarded by the Civic Trust. In order to win the award. a park has to be welcoming, safe, well-maintained - including curbing dog fouling - and encourage wildlife. Above all, it has to be pro-community, and encourage everyone who lives locally to use it. Our park is well used by children. There is a children's playground, and a one o'clock club for mothers and toddlers which is always packed. There...

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