Agnes Riley Gardens in Clapham Park won a green flag after having been nominated for the first time this year. It first opened in the 1930s on the former site of Oakfield House and was donated to the public in memory of the owner’s wife, Agnes.
It now has the internationally recognised mark of excellence for parks and green spaces which is awarded by Keep Britain Tidy as the benchmark that recognises those that are welcoming, safe, sustainable and maintained to the highest environmental standards.
The achievement is the result of dedicated work by Lambeth Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team, local residents and community partners, whose collective effort has transformed Agnes Riley Gardens into an outstanding green space for all to enjoy.
In addition to this new award, all 25 of Lambeth’s existing Green Flag parks have retained their status, alongside the borough’s three Green Heritage Awards and four Green Flag Community Awards—confirming Lambeth’s position as one of the top boroughs in London for quality public spaces.
Word from the cabinet
Cllr Donatus Anyanwu, cabinet member for Stronger Communities at Lambeth Council, said:
“This is fantastic news for all of our residents and community volunteers especially those who care for Agnes Riley Gardens and Lambeth’s many beautiful green spaces.
“Our commitment is clear: we want every park in Lambeth to reach the Green Flag standard. These awards reflect the strength of our partnerships with local communities and our dedication to safe, welcoming, and biodiverse public spaces.
“Agnes Riley Gardens joins a growing list of spaces that Lambeth can be proud of. Together, we’re making Lambeth greener, safer, and healthier.”
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Scheme Manager for England and the Isle of Man, added:
“Congratulations to everyone involved in Agnes Riley Gardens. This award celebrates the tireless work it takes to meet the Green Flag standard. High-quality green spaces like Agnes Riley Gardens improve our physical and mental health, support biodiversity, and offer free, accessible places to connect with nature and community.”
Lambeth’s Green Flag Award-winning sites (2025):
Green Flag Award: Agnes Riley Gardens, Archbishop’s Park, Brockwell Park, Clapham Common, Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve, Hillside Gardens Park, Holmewood Gardens, Kennington Park, Milkwood Community Park, Larkhall Park, Myatt’s Fields Park, Old Paradise Gardens, Palace Road Nature Garden, Rush Common, Ruskin Park, St. John’s Churchyard, St. Paul’s Churchyard, Slade Gardens, Streatham Common, Streatham Rookery, Ufford Street Gardens, Unigate Wood, Vauxhall Park, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, and West Norwood Cemetery.
Green Heritage Site Accreditation: Brockwell Park, Kennington Park, Vauxhall Park
Green Flag Community Award: Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Eden Community Garden, We Are Waterloo, Windmill Gardens
