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Parks and Open Spaces

General Information on Parks and Open Spaces

Wilton Park, Hawick

What we do:

The section is responsible for the management and maintenance of grounds throughout the Scottish Borders, including the planning for and management of:

  • public parks;
  • play areas and their design, inspection and maintenance;
  • allotments
  • cemetery, green space, woodland and sports ground issues;
  • a plant producing nursery;
  • the co-ordination and support of local civic award schemes;
  • consultation with a wide range of users in the daily management of green space;
  • a significant trading operation, providing grounds maintenance to a range of clients including Business, Registered Social Landlords and other various private customers

Contact:

By e-mail: Contact Parks and Open Spaces
By phone: 0300 100 1800
By fax: Galashiels (01896) 661771
By letter: Scottish Borders Council Parks and Open Spaces, 11 Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AD

Useful Links:

Public Parks and Floral Displays
Gardens
Play Areas and Equipment
Allotments

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