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The environmental charity has revealed the sites across Wales which have won the 2025 Green Flag and Green Flag Community awards including the following in Neath Port Talbot:

    Gnoll Estate Country Park (Full Award)
    Margam Country Park (Full Award)
    Swansea University Bay Campus Grounds (Full Award)
    Talbot Memorial Park (Full Award)
    Victoria Gardens (Full Award)
    Amman Valley Trotting Club (Community Award)
    Cilybebyll Community Growers (Community Award)
    Craig Gwladus Country Park
    The Friends and Neighbours Centre, Neath
    Gardd y Pobl, Neath
    Sandfields Community Garden
    Cwmafan Community Orchard (Community Award)
    Glantawe Riverside Park (Community Award)
    Vivian Park Nature Garden (Community Award)
    The Lane Community Garden (Community Award)

A Neath Port Talbot Council spokesperson said: “These awards signify parks and community green spaces which have met very high standards and they represent a reward for outstanding environmental and gardening efforts and the maintenance of excellent visitor facilities’

“These are awards are due to a great team effort from our dedicated staff and from many hard working, much appreciated volunteers from our local communities.

“As well as thanking all involved, this year I would particularly like to thank those who are responsible for our new Community Award winning parks and gardens at Craig Gwladus Country Park, the Friends and Neighbours Centre, Gardd y Pobl  and Sandfields Community Garden.”

Now in its third decade, the Green Flag Award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world.

Owen Derbyshire, Keep Wales Tidy’s Chief Executive, added:

“We’re thrilled that green spaces managed by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council have once again achieved the prestigious Green Flag status - a true testament to the dedication and hard work of the many staff and volunteers who care for them.
 
“High-quality green spaces are essential to the physical and mental wellbeing of communities across Wales, and to have these sites recognised as among the best in the world is a remarkable achievement. Congratulations to everyone involved!”