Newport’s three biggest parks have all been recognised at this year’s Green Flag awards.
Beechwood, Belle Vue and Tredegar parks have been awarded Green Flag status for 2025/26.
This is the first year that Tredegar Park sport and recreation ground has been recognised with Green Flag status.
The park has benefited from a number of improvements over the last few years, which have helped enhance the visitor experience.
These include the refurbishment of the tennis courts, the opening of Splash ‘Port, refurbishment of the children’s play area, and a renovation of the central toilet and changing room block.
Belle Vue Park is celebrating its 19th consecutive year with Green Flag status, while Beechwood retains its status for the eighth year in a row.
Belle Vue has also retained its Green Heritage status for a seventh year running.
A fourth council managed site, Gwent Crematorium, has also retained its Green Flag status for the ninth year in a row.
Meanwhile, five community-run sites in the city have also been recognised with Green Flag status.
Lliswerry pond, Pill Unity gardens allotment, Glade community garden and Bishton village pond community area have all previously held Green Flag status, while Underwood memorial garden is a new winner for 2025/26.
Councillor Yvonne Forsey, Newport City Council's cabinet member for climate change, waste and recycling, said:
“I’m very pleased to see Newport’s parks recognised again by the Green Flag awards.
“I’m particularly pleased to see Tredegar Park recognised this year. We have been working hard to develop the park in line with what our residents said they wanted to see at the site, and it’s great to see this recognised with Green Flag status.
“The continued recognition of Belle Vue and Beechwood is a testament to the work of our parks team, and the care and attention they put into the long-term management of all of the city’s parkland.
“The same goes for our team at Gwent crematorium, which we’re proud to have recognised for a ninth consecutive year.
“I’d also like to congratulate the five community-run sites which have been rewarded this year, particularly Underwood memorial garden, which is receiving a Green Flag for the first time.”
The Green Flag awards are a UK-wide scheme which recognise and reward well-managed parks and green spaces.
The Green Flag award programme is delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy, with support from Welsh Government.
Independent green space experts volunteered their time to judge applicant sites against eight strict criteria, including biodiversity, cleanliness, environmental management, and community involvement.
