The awards are given out as a benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the UK.

Ella and her grandmother, Lyn Kemp, at the water channels at Waterloo Park (Image: Denise Bradley)

The parks which met the criteria in Norwich are Eaton Park, Heigham Park, Jenny Lind Park, Ketts Heights, Mousehold Heath and Waterloo Park.

A spokesman for Norwich City Council said: "We’re proud to announce that six of our beautiful........

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