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.
We are looking to find out your views on public open spaces in Medway, such as parks, play areas and allotments.Medway Open Space Study

Priority Play 2022 to 2023
Priority Play is a capital-funded project to upgrade play areas in Medway.

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.

Command of the Heights
Command of the Heights is a joint project between Medway Council and Fort

Gillingham: BMX Pump Track
In 2016 we held a consultation with local residents and visitors of the park about the introduction of a BMX pump track at Queen Elizabeth Fields in Gillingham.

Berengrave Local Nature Reserve Project
Berengrave Local Nature Reserve (LNR) was once a chalk pit which provided chalk for use in cement production. Now it provides a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife, including reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals.