Managing Scotland's parks and greenspaces during covid-19

Managing Scotland’s parks and greenspaces during covid-19 brings together the latest guidance from Scottish Government and advice from Public Health Scotland, sportscotland, VisitScotland and a range of other organisations. The document will be regularly updated to include new guidance and advice as we move through Scotland's Route Map. Download Managing Scotland’s parks and greenspaces during covid-19 The guide covers managing physical distancing and visitor numbers, staff and volunteers, site infrastructure and facilities, and communication. It also provides advice and practical examples of temporary interventions for adapting and managing greenspaces.

greenspace scotland has always talked about parks and greenspaces as our natural health service, our children’s outdoor classrooms, our community and leisure centres without a roof. Now more than ever, we all need easy access to good quality local greenspaces. As we continue to need to use physical distancing, parks and greenspaces could become our safe open-air spaces where we can meet friends and family.

Section 8 of the Guide on 'Safer outdoors – using our spaces more' explores the wider uses of parks and greenspaces to support education, healthcare and community activity.

Read Scottish Government guidance on Safer Public Places for Scotland: Urban Centres and Green Spaces

More on risk assessments and volunteering safely

More on examples of temporary interventions and adaptations

Read the Health Inequalities Impact Assessment of Managing Scotland's parks and greenspaces during covid-19

“As lockdown restrictions gradually ease and we move through Scotland’s Route Map, parks and greenspace teams are working hard to maintain and keep greenspaces open safely. We know it can be hard to keep up with the official guidance and best practice. Thanks to National Lottery funding, this guide brings it all together. It will assist greenspace managers as they make decisions about how to help communities and visitors enjoy parks safely.”
Caroline Clark, Director Scotland at The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Production of Managing Scotland's parks and greenspaces during covid-19  was supported by: