More people, more active, more often
We are developing vision statements for key council-owned park across the district, setting out their potential and opportunities, as well as identifying funding options.
As part of this we've been are working to invest £600,000 into Beacon Park in 2025 - 2026, and a further £150,000 into parks and open spaces across the district between 2025 & 2028, as well as £225,000 to boost the cleanliness of local wards between 2025 & 2028.
This investment programme ties into our work to gain Green Flag status for key parks in Lichfield City and Burntwood.
Vision statements for our parks will be developed through engagement with local ward councillors, clubs, user groups and local residents.
So far vision statements have been developed for Christian Fields and Beacon Park, and we'll be working on further vision statements for the following parks in the coming months:
| Park | View park | Current stage | View vision | Give your views | Green Flag status |
| Beacon Park | View park | Two Green Flags awarded for park, including the heritage award. New facilities being developed including padel tennis, nature reserve, adventure golf and enhanced pitch and putt. New facilities should open in late 2025/early 2026. Work to raise funds for an accessible bouncer area and covered area underway. | View vision | Consultation closed. | Awarded & submitted for 2026 |
| Burntwood Park | View park | Green Flag awarded. New pathways installed and new seated area for dog walkers created. | / | / | Awarded & submitted for 2026 |
| Christian Fields | View nature reserve | Staircases restored. Entrance improvements underway. Vision developed with Friends' Group, Lichfield City Council and Liberty Jamboree. | View vision | Fill in or survey by Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11.59pm | Apply in January 2027 |
| Prince's Park | View park | Working with local volunteers - applied for Green Flag status in early 2026 | / | / | Awaiting judging outcome |
| Stowe Pool & Field | View park | Vision statement being developed in partnership with local residents. Boathouse set to be restored in mid 2026. | In development | Not yet launched | Awaiting judging outcome |
| Chase Terrace Park | View park | Vision statement being developed in partnership with local residents. | In development | Not yet launched | Apply in January 2027 |
| Redwood Park | View park | Vision statement being developed in partnership with local residents. | In development | Not yet launched | / |
Vision statements for other parks in Lichfield and Burntwood will be prepared in due course.
