Everton Park, Liverpool

This new 40ha park provides a major new piece of greenspace in a previously derelict, run-down part of the city. It provides an important amenity for thousands of local people, including a sports centre, an Events Area and Nature Gardens and has transformed the character of the local area. Activities in much of the park are intended to evolve over time within the maturing landscape.

Green Flag Award & Princes Trust Community Architecture Award

Date: 1984-1989
Budget: £11 million
Client: Liverpool City Council

Sustainability achievements:

• New green space created in built up area with active uses
• Nature gardens extending biodiversity capacity and providing practical education facility
• Events area encouraging full use of the park
• Widespread improvements to the local environment
• Removal of derelict land and poor quality housing