Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Barnet

The London Borough of Barnet, located on the northern periphery of London and having much of the area within its boundaries in the Metropolitan Green Belt, has many parks and open spaces. In addition there are large areas taken over by cemeteries and golf courses, and part of Hampstead Heath.

Parks

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Premier Parks

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Barnet describes its 16 main open spaces as 'premier parks', 7 of which achieved a Green Flag Award for 2009/10:[1]

Other parks and green spaces

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The borough contains over 200 green spaces.[2] Some of them are:

Nature reserves

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Site of Special Scientific Interest

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Local Nature Reserves

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Barent has 7 Local Nature Reserves

Sites of Nature Conservation Interest

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The Borough has 67 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation, and these are listed in Nature reserves in Barnet. Some of them are:

Dollis Valley Greenwalk

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The Dollis Valley Greenwalk in Barnet was one of 11 green spaces throughout Greater London chosen to receive money for redevelopment by a public vote in 2009; the walk received £400,000 towards a variety of improvements, including better footpaths and more lighting.[5] The walk follows Dollis Brook, which is also Site of Importance for Nature Conservation.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Premier parks". Barnet Council. 17 August 2009. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Parks and open spaces". Barnet Council. 5 March 2009. Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
  3. ^ Highlands Gardens, London Gardens Online
  4. ^ Long Lane Pasture web site
  5. ^ "London parks get £6m for revamp". BBC News. 4 March 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2009.
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