Five parks in the Mansfield district — and a conservation group —have been named among the best in the UK.

Carr Bank Park, King George V Park, Titchfield Park, all in Mansfield, and Peafield Park and Yeoman Hill Park in Mansfield Woodhouse were among a record-breaking 1,582 parks and green spaces that received a Green Flag Award — the mark of a quality park or green space.

A Green Flag flys over the areas as a sign that the space has the highest-possible standards, is well maintained and has excellent facilities.

Maun Conservation Group won a Green Flag community award for its work at Quarry Lane Local Nature Reserve in Mansfield, the first time a group in the district has won an award.

Recent projects the group has been involved with include creating a family picnic area at the Mill Pond and pond dipping with the Mini Maun Club and King Edward’s Primary School, Mansfield. The group works tirelessly to keep the area clean and maintained, taking part in regular litter picks and planting flowers and saplings.

Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment at Mansfield District Council, said: “We are extremely proud of our parks and these awards are down to our parks team, friends’ groups and schools who do a great job all year round.

“Congratulations to Maun Conservation Group, deserved winners of the first community award in the district.”

Pictured are Maun Conservation Group volunteers at the opening of The Scrape at Quarry Lane Local Nature Reserve, Mansfield.