9th September 2026
Green spaces are clearly important for mental health as well as for encouraging physical activity and well being. Research from Fields in Trust reveals that in the UK 5.6 million people do not live with 10 minutes walking access to a green space. 1 in 3 children under 9s do not have access to a playground near their home. Only 6% of green spaces are legally protected.
To maintain access to green spaces at current levels for our growing population, would mean creating 4000 new parks by 2033.
The Green Tau 