Ten Ways to Enjoy Your Local Park

Online, July 31, 2013 (Newswire.com) - This summer people across the UK will be celebrating National Parks Week. The aim of the campaign is to get people actively using their local outdoor spaces for fun and exercise. Organisers are keen to stress that parks are for everyone.

The theme of the weeklong event is 'Actively Yours'. Walking on the turf in one of the many parks around the UK is a great way to relax. Over 30 million people in England regularly use their green spaces. A tenth of the population visit daily and over half visit every week.

Experts also argue that people making regular trips to their parks are less likely to be affected by illnesses such as stress.

Gardening experts Kennedy's are based in Salford, they know how important it is to spend time outdoors.

They have 10 top reasons for visiting local parks.

1. There's nothing better than stretching out on the luscious turf to enjoy a picnic with friends.

2. Take a lunch break in a local park, breathe in the clean air and relax.

3. Watch the wildlife - parks are an oasis of calm for birds and squirrels.

4. Play some games. Take your own bats and balls for hours of fun.

5. Have a gentle walk looking at the flowers and get inspiration for your garden.

6. Take the children to play on the apparatus in the playground.

7. Many parks have a tennis court - get active and put Andy Murray through his paces.

8. Cyclists love to ride through the park and many have designated routes.

9. A stroll through the park with your dog is exercise for you both.

10. It's all FREE!

It takes a lot of work for gardeners to keep green spaces clean and tidy. If you want a garden to rival the local park take a look at our lawn maintenance guide.