For its success meant that five Stirling parks have been awarded Green Flag status by the Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful - the highest number of winners to have achieved the accolade in Stirling since the Council started to participate in the programme in 2014.
Beechwood Park, Ladywell Park, Pullar Memorial Park and Breadalbane Park – which has received a Community Green Flag Award – were the other sites to be recognised.
The accolade recognises the importance of clean, quality and safe outdoor space, and the importance of ensuring everyone has access to it.
Convener of the Environment and Housing Committee, Councillor Jim Thomson said: “It is brilliant to see Causewayhead Park achieve Green Flag Status to make it a fantastic five-star showing for our parks in Stirling.
“The quality of our open spaces plays a big part in making Stirling a must-visit destination and a town where people want to come and spend time and money.
“This prestigious award underlines that we know who our park users are, what they want from their parks and are providing the resources to make sure they enjoy a positive experience.”
Vice Convener of the Environment and Housing Committee, Councillor Danny Gibson said: “This is a terrific achievement for Causewayhead Park and the other successful parks in Stirling, and the quality of our open spaces will bring real benefits to local people and visitors to the area.
“The excellent work of our staff who maintain and improve the parks deserves recognition, and we will continue to work with communities to ensure these high standards are maintained.”
There are proven links between physical and mental health and easy access to safe, clean and inspiring green spaces. The Green Flag Awards are recognition for the parks which make the most positive contribution and for the part they play in better health outcomes.
Derek Robertson, Chief Executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Scotland’s parks provide a valuable resource to communities across the country and access to quality green space is vital in helping to tackle some of the health and well-being challenges we face.
“I would like to congratulate the successful Stirling entries and indeed all 71 parks from across Scotland for achieving this prestigious benchmark.
“The Green Flag Award scheme sets the standard for the management of our outdoor spaces and recognises the hard work of everyone involved. This award is a tribute to local people in Stirling playing their part in creating and maintaining exceptional open spaces.”
The Green Flag Award is the benchmark for green spaces and recognises the hard work of managers, staff and volunteers who help ensure outdoor areas provide people of all ages with a safe, clean and inspiring local environment.
Set to the stunning backdrop of the historic National Wallace Monument, Causewayhead Park has plenty of green space with picnic areas and tables available for all to have a fun day outdoors.
Note: Picture shows (from left), Robert Duguid, Stirling Council Land Services; Councillor Jim Thomson, Convener of the Environment and Housing Committee; Valerie Sinclair, chairperson of Causewayhead Community Council; Councillor Danny Gibson, Vice Convener of the Environment and Housing Committee; Derek Leitch, Stirling Council Land Services Officer; David Rae, Stirling Council Land Services.