Celebrate Exeter’s parks during week long celebration

Published: 26 July 2024

People in Exeter are being asked to help celebrate the city’s parks.

Love Parks Week runs across Britain from Friday 26 July until Sunday 4 August.

Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, Love Parks Week is a week-long celebration highlighting the vital role green spaces play in boosting the health and wellbeing of residents and communities.

People are being encouraged to share their stories and pictures on why they love their green spaces at #LoveParks. Find out more by visiting the Keep Britain Tidy website Love Parks 2024 | Keep Britain Tidy or on Facebook, X or Instagram

In Exeter, the City Council is passionate about its parks and green spaces. The Council is committed to protecting and indeed enhancing these valuable green corridors.

“We recognise the important role that parks play, not only for the environment but for the health and wellbeing of our citizens and those who come to visit this great city,” said Cllr Ruth Williams, Lead Councillor for City Management.

In Exeter there are countless green open spaces – urban city centre parks where people can while away the hours enjoying the trees and beautiful plants that the City Council manage throughout the year, sports pitches and allotments.

“The beauty of Exeter is you are never far away from a green space or park. In fact we have six stunning Valley Parks – run by our partner Devon Wildlife Trust – that are quite literally on people’s doorsteps,” added Cllr Williams.

The Valley Parks are not only great places to walk, run and cycle, they provide a home for a rich variety of wildlife.

“We are proud of our parks and green spaces in Exeter – they help break up the urban nature of our city . We’ve worked hard over the years to ensure that they are protected and this is something we will continue to do over the coming years so that they can be enjoyed for future generations to come.”