Development of our greenspaces
Our aim is to work in partnership to protect and sustain the existing open spaces in Medway. We want to create new and improved open spaces to support Medway’s growth and provide for guests and residents.
We aim to:
- make the best use of our valued open and green spaces
- identify how we can improve our existing parks and open spaces
- develop new partnerships and secure funding to make improvements in the future
- encourage more community involvement
- celebrate our open and green spaces.
We’re currently working on a number of improvement projects. For more information about the development projects to Medway's greenspaces please email yournew@medway.gov.uk.
Find out more about parks and play areas in Medway.
Priority Play is a capital-funded project to upgrade play areas in Medway.Priority Play 2022 to 2023
Town Hall Gardens
Town Hall Gardens is in the heart of Chatham behind the Brook Theatre. The gardens have many naval history links.
Luton Millennium Green
Luton Millennium Green is a local open space in Luton, Chatham. Our project aims to improve the area with a community orchard, trees and a larger play area.
Medway Open Space Study
We asked for your views on our public open spaces in Medway, including parks, play areas and allotments.
Jacksons Recreation Ground improvements
Jacksons Recreation Ground is a large open space in Rochester. This project aims to improve visitor facilities on site.
Esplanade Gardens improvements
Esplanade Gardens is a large, linear open space next to the River Medway and near Rochester High Street. Our project aims to improve visitor facilities in the gardens.
Horsted Valley
We're working on a project aiming to promote access through Horsted Valley by formalising walking routes, as well as interpretation panels, so that users can learn while exercising or enjoying the site.
England Coastal Path Project
The England Coastal Path Project is well underway and when it's completed will be the one of the longest coastal trails in the world.
Berengrave Local Nature Reserve Project
Berengrave Local Nature Reserve (LNR) provides a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife, including reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals.
Past projects