And, with several parks which have earned the Green Flag Award, which recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, on our doorstep, take a look at where you can spend some quality time out.
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9. Brierley Forest Park
Brierley Forest Park was developed as a Country Park between 1992 and 2000, to provide footpath, cycling and horse riding networks through a series of plantation woodlands, hay meadows, water bodies, streams and wetland areas. Photo: Anne Shelley
10. The Carrs
Within the site are nature walks, a fishing pool, pond dipping, wildflower areas, woodland copse, grassland open space and a children's play area. Photo: Rachel Atkins