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 are working to invest £600,000 into Beacon Park in 2025 - 2026, and £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.
A first vision statement has been developed for 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 in 2025 |
| Burntwood Park | View park | Green Flag awarded. New pathways being installed in late 2025/early 2026, work underway to create a new seated area for dog walkers. | / | / | Awarded in 2025 |
| Prince's Park | View park | Working with local volunteers to apply for Green Flag status in early 2026 | / | / | Apply in January 2026 |
| Christian Fields | View nature reserve | Staircases to be restored in early 2026, along with improvements to the entrance. Vision statement in development with local residents for longer-term enhancements and ambition to apply for Green Flag accreditation. | Not yet available | Not yet launched | |
| Redwood Park | View park | Vision statement set to be developed in late 2025 in partnership with local residents. | Not yet available | Not yet launched | |
| Chase Terrace Park | View park | Vision statement set to be developed in late 2025 in partnership with local residents. | Not yet available | Not yet launched | |
| Stowe Pool & Field | View park | Vision statement set to be developed in late 2025 in partnership with local residents. | Not yet available | Not yet launched | Apply in January 2026 |
Vision statements for other parks in Lichfield and Burntwood will be prepared in due course.
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Lichfield Historic Parks bring together four distinctive green spaces in the heart of the beautiful city of Lichfield, including Beacon Park, Minster Pool and Walk, the Garden of Remembrance and Stowe Pool and Fields.
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