These Green Flag Award-winning parks are recognised nationally for their high standards of maintenance, safety, and community involvement.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk, a picnic spot, or a place to play, Sutton’s parks provide beautiful green spaces to enjoy the season.
Here’s a list of the borough’s Green Flag parks to explore this summer.
Beddington Park & The Grange
Beddington Park is one of Sutton’s largest and most popular parks, with wide open fields, woodlands, and the River Wandle flowing through it.
It offers a children’s playground, sports pitches, a café, and formal gardens near The Grange.
The park is a favourite for walking, cycling, and relaxing with family and friends.
With its combination of nature and facilities, it’s a standout destination all summer long.
The Green Flag recognises its excellent upkeep and wide community use.
Carshalton Park
Carshalton Park is a historic green space close to the village centre.
It was home to features like the Hog Pit Pond and continues to be home to tree-lined paths, and open grassland.
The park often hosts community events, especially during the summer.
It’s a great place for a gentle walk or to relax in the sun.
Its character and central location make it a well-loved spot.
Cheam Park
Cheam Park offers beautiful views, open lawns, and access to the historic Nonsuch Park next door.
It’s a well-used park with a café, tennis courts, a playground, and a community orchard.
The paths are popular with walkers and joggers, especially in the warmer months.
With space for sport and nature, it’s a local favourite in all seasons.
The park is carefully maintained and continues to draw visitors of all ages.
The Grove
The Grove is a peaceful park just off Carshalton High Street, offering a mix of ornamental gardens, open lawns, and shady woodland areas.
The River Wandle begins here, marked by a small waterfall and weir.
Ducks and birds are often seen near the ponds, and there’s a playground and café nearby.
Its quiet charm and central location make it perfect for a lunch break or a weekend walk.
The park is a valued part of the local community.
Manor Park
Manor Park is a small but well-kept park in Sutton town centre.
It includes a children’s play area, ornamental gardens, and open space for sitting or picnicking.
Its location makes it popular with families and workers looking for a quick escape into greenery.
The park often hosts local events, especially in spring and summer.
It’s a compact but lively green space that’s always well used.
Oaks Park
Oaks Park is a spacious country park on the edge of the borough, with chalk grassland meadows and mature woodland.
Once part of a historic estate, it’s now a place to enjoy long walks, wildflowers, and beautiful countryside views.
The park also features a café, art studio, and cycle route connecting to the wider National Cycle Network.
Dogs are welcome, and there are large fields perfect for family outings.
It’s one of the borough’s most rural-feeling parks.
Overton Park
Overton Park is also one of the Sutton parks to win a Green Flag award.
Located near Sutton Common, it offers a good mix of grassland, trees, and walking paths.
The park is used by local families and has open space for informal play and exercise.
Its inclusion in this year’s awards reflects improvements in its upkeep and community value.
It’s a growing local favourite.
Queen Mary’s Park
Queen Mary’s Park, located in Carshalton Beeches, is a peaceful and well-kept green space.
It features tree-lined paths and open lawns and is popular with dog walkers and families.
The park has seen improvements in recent years and now receives national recognition.
It’s one of the quieter parks on the list, offering a relaxing environment to enjoy nature in summer.
Its Green Flag Award marks it out as one of the borough’s best-kept secrets.
Rosehill Park East and West
Rosehill Park spans both sides of the main road at Rosehill and includes a playground, sports courts, and wide green spaces.
The eastern side offers more formal parkland, while the western section has wooded areas and informal paths.
Together, they offer a variety of spaces for walking, sport, and relaxing.
The park is well-used by locals and kept in excellent condition.
It’s a reliable choice for a day out in the sun.
St Helier Open Space, Middleton Open Space, Revesby Wood and Poulter Park
These connected open spaces form a long green corridor through the St Helier area.
Each has its own features, from wooded paths to open playing fields, and together they serve a wide residential community.
Poulter Park also sits on the River Wandle, adding to its scenic appeal.
Their joint Green Flag recognition highlights the council’s work to maintain quality across the wider landscape.
They’re ideal for longer walks or varied summer adventures.
Sutton Common Park
Sutton Common Park joins the Green Flag.
It’s a local park with open grassland, footpaths, and a children’s play area.
The park has improved in recent years and is popular with nearby residents.
It provides a calm space for walks, games, or just sitting outdoors.
Its award reflects its growing importance to the local community.
