Liverpool City Council asks people to ‘please respect our parks’

Liverpool City Council is encouraging both locals and visitors to take responsibility for protecting the city’s numerous parks and green spaces by disposing of waste properly and acting considerately, especially during the busy summer months. With over 100 parks attracting thousands of people annually, the Council emphasizes the importance of keeping these communal areas clean, safe, and inviting for everyone to enjoy.

The call to action comes in response to a noticeable increase in littering, dog fouling, vandalism, and other anti-social behaviours during recent warm weather spells. These issues place additional demands on parks staff and volunteers, while also harming local wildlife and detracting from visitors’ enjoyment. To address this, enforcement officers are regularly patrolling Liverpool’s green spaces to interact with visitors and issue Fixed Penalty Notices to those caught littering, failing to clean up after their dogs, or illegally dumping waste.

In support of this effort, the Council provides clear guidelines about the rules for using parks across the city. Among the emphasized points are the need for visitors to avoid littering by using bins, dog owners being responsible for cleaning up after their pets, and ensuring barbecues are elevated off the ground and fully cooled before disposal to prevent risk of fire. Additionally, motorised vehicles such as scrambler bikes are banned within parks, and lighting fires or setting off fireworks is strictly prohibited to protect public safety and prevent damage to park environments. Visitors are reminded to respect wildlife, plants, and facilities, as well as to behave considerately towards others to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all.

This appeal aligns with the Council’s ongoing investment in enhancing Liverpool’s green spaces. Recent initiatives include improvements to 11 playgrounds as part of a broader upgrade programme, along with increasing the workforce dedicated to parks and streetscene maintenance. Such efforts have contributed to the city’s success in receiving Green Flag awards for eight parks, demonstrating national recognition for excellence in environmental quality and management. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, highlighted the value of these green areas and the collective responsibility needed to care for them: “We are incredibly lucky to have so many fantastic parks and green spaces across Liverpool… Simple actions such as taking your rubbish home or using the bins provided, cleaning up after your dog and leaving the park as you found it means that everyone can enjoy them.”

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