FOUR parks in Caerphilly have earned the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of the high standards maintained throughout the year.

Morgan Jones Park, in Caerphilly; Waunfawr Park, in Crosskeys; Nelson Wern Park and Parc Cwm Darren all received the accolade.

It is the ninth year in a row that Morgan Jones Park has been awarded a Green Flag.

Keep Wales Tidy gave the award to a record 61 parks and 56 community managed green spaces in Wales.

The award recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces in the country as well as driving up the quality of green space.

Councillor David Poole, cabinet member for community and leisure services, said: “Iamvery proud that our parks have received such an accolade.

“Our parks services work incredibly hard to ensure that our parks are to the highest standard.

“They are places for residents and visitors to enjoy, and I would like to thank them all for their hard work.”

Joanna Friedli, Green Flag coordinator for Wales, said: “Keep Wales Tidy is extremely proud that so many parks and green spaces in Wales have reached the high standards necessary to achieve Green Flag status.

“The feedback received from our experienced volunteer judges in regards to the dedication and effort shown by staff and volunteers at these parks has been fantastic.”