The University Park of Huesca is once again flying the flag green flagThe city of Huesca has received the international Green Flag Award 2025-2026, which recognizes good management of parks and gardens. With this raising of the flag, the public space in Huesca continues its tradition of achieving this distinction. seventh consecutive award since 2019consolidating itself as one of the urban benchmarks of Aragon in quality and care of the environment.
The following people participated in the event, which was held at noon: Boys and girls from 5th grade of Primary School at San Vicente School, protagonists of a ceremony attended by the Councillor for the Environment, José Miguel Veintemilla, and the green infrastructure technician, Ana Pérez Adellas well as municipal parks and gardens staff. After the raising of the flag, the ceremony began. plantation of three almond trees next to the children's play area.
What does the Green Flag recognize and why does it highlight University Park?
The distinction, held by UK Ministry of Local GovernmentIt is awarded following an independent evaluation carried out by international judges with experience in green space management, urban planning, and landscaping. It's not just a simple seal; it's a certification that ensures the site meets demanding standards of accessibility, conservation, cleaning and environmental management.
To award the Green Flag, the jury analyzes eight areas of evaluation which range from guidance on citizen use to the state of the infrastructure, the protection of flora and fauna, the social involvement and the existence of a active management plan with a commitment to continuous improvement.
In the case of University Park, the reports highlight its high global qualityEfficient management that optimizes available resources and competent technical direction are key features. Also noteworthy are the attention to detail, the good condition of the trees, and the quality of the spaces, fostering a a comfortable and pleasant experience for those who visit it.
The park is perceived as an environment open, secure and readable, with an overall feeling of cleanliness and order. Lawn maintenance The trees are rated as excellent, reinforcing both the functionality and the aesthetics of this green lung that invites strolling and relaxation.
Furthermore, management maintains a alignment consistent with municipal strategiesintegrating heritage and cultural elements of landscape value. The commitment to a more naturalized management —tree renewal, grassland conservation and innovation initiatives and continuous evaluation—reinforces long-term improvement.
An award with European impact and other distinguished parks
This year they have been recognized 163 parks and green spaces de nine European countries (Ireland, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden). These are joined by the 2.250 spaces in the United Kingdom announced at the beginning of summer by the environmental organization Keep Britain Tidy.
In Spain, in addition to the Huesca park, there are four recognized spaces: Quevedo and Granja parks, in León; the Campus Park of the University of Navarra in Pamplona; and the Mediterranean Trail of the Plaza Mayor in Malaga. The distinction guarantees that these locations meet rigorous quality criteria, something that encourages cities to improve management and social use of its green areas.
The European network that promotes the program fosters the exchange of best practices and continuous evaluation. By sharing methodologies and results, a culture of responsible maintenance and citizen participation which benefits both those who live near these spaces and those who visit them.
With the new raising of the green flag, University Park consolidates a trajectory of sustained excellence and reaffirms itself as a model of urban management that combines daily care, technical vision and openness to the community, aligned with the highest European standards.
