Queen Elizabeth Olympic park joined a prestigious list of parks and green spaces yesterday by receiving a Green Flag Award.

The award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

The Park received two green flags yesterday, one of which was hung from the ArcelorMittal Orbit while the other 

Dennis Hone, Chief Executive of the London Legacy Development Corporation, said: 

“We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for the first time from Keep Britain Tidy.

“This Award recognises and highlights that Londoners and visitors alike are benefiting from a green space of the very highest quality.

“As London’s newest Park we understand the nations love affair with parks. Since we opened in April over a million visitors have enjoyed our wide open spaces, beautiful parklands and children’s’ playgrounds which is why we are delighted to have been awarded a green flag and launch Love Park Week at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Our Park is at the heart of the regeneration of east London and is central in helping improve the health and well being of the local communities.”