The hard work of our dedicated volunteers has ensured that the prestigious Green Flag Community Award continues to fly at Penydarren Park, as Keep Wales Tidy announce the winners of the 2026 Green Flag Awards.

A record 330 parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag for 2026. This includes 93 sites which achieved full Green Flag Award status and 237 who received a Green Flag Community Award. Fourteen of these sites also achieved the supplementary Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Cadw, for demonstrating a commitment to preserving and promoting their unique history.

The Green Flag Community Award flag was once again awarded to Merthyr Town Football Club in recognition of our biodiversity, environmental sustainability record, excellent visitor facilities and community involvement.

Green Flag Community Awards celebrate high-quality, volunteer-run spaces such as our community garden.

For the third year running, Wales retains the honour of holding more Green Flag Community Awards than any other country delivering the scheme, with 237 Community Awards, up 14 from 223 last year.

The Green Flag Award scheme was founded 30 years ago and recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in more than 20 countries around the world.

In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy.  Owen Derbyshire, Keep Wales Tidy Chief Executive said:

“Wales is truly setting the standard when it comes to outstanding green spaces, with 330 places recognised in this year’s Green Flag Awards. From flagship parks and vibrant woodlands to historic sites and community spaces, Wales has shown year after year that it has an unwavering commitment to nurturing inclusive green spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone.

“We are especially proud of all our Green Flag Community Award winners which reach the award’s high standards due to the hard work and dedication of volunteers who give their time and skills to ensure these special places thrive and can be enjoyed by many others. Green spaces play a vital part in supporting the health and wellbeing of communities across Wales and we’d like to thank everyone who plays a part in that.”

A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website www.keepwalestidy.cymru