GoParksLondon

A Digital Hub for Community-Led Greenspace Stewardship

Launched 2019

Background

GoParksLondon is a pioneering consortium-led initiative that enhances engagement with London’s green spaces. Developed through a collaboration of CPRE London, the London Friends of Greenspaces Network, London Gardens Trust and the National Park City Foundation, the platform serves as a vital communication and resource hub for park groups and community-led initiatives.

Key Achievements

• Extensive Park Mapping: Over 4,500 parks across London are detailed on the platform, providing information on activities, history, biodiversity, and community involvement.

• Community Engagement: More than 500 Friends of Park groups actively contribute to the project, fostering local stewardship and collaboration.

• Broad Digital Reach: The initiative has achieved over 800,000 Google search listings, significantly increasing the visibility of London’s green spaces.

• Strong Support Network: With 550+ registered park groups, GoParksLondon offers a unique directory and forum for knowledge exchange and best practice sharing.

Impact

• Societal - The project has successfully recruited and maintains regular contact with over 550 park groups, ensuring community-driven conservation efforts are supported and amplified.

• Economic - GoParksLondon provides a structured framework that enables CPRE London to access periodic small funding sources, ensuring sustained engagement and impact.

• Environmental - The platform promotes environmental awareness among community groups traditionally focused on recreational activities, encouraging a holistic approach to greenspace stewardship.

Fostering Stewardship and Collaboration

GoParksLondon celebrates and validates the small but vital contributions of individuals and groups in maintaining and enhancing green spaces. By encouraging community-led action and reinforcing connections between neighbouring groups, the initiative fosters a stronger, more resilient network of environmental stewards.

Through GoParksLondon, Londoners are empowered to discover, appreciate, and actively contribute to their local parks and greenspaces, strengthening civil society engagement in urban nature conservation.

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