Six Merton parks have been named as some of the best in the country.

In July, Abbey Recreation Ground gained its very first Green Flag award, whilst South Park Gardens, John Innes Park, Dundonald Recreation Ground, Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Field and Colliers Wood Recreation Ground all retained their status as amongst the country’s finest.

Now people have the chance to vote one of those six as the best in the nation as voting is open for the People’s Choice Awards.

Councillor Nick Draper, Merton’s cabinet member for community and culture said: "These awards are testament to the hard work of everyone who looks after them, including the council’s parks and open spaces contractor, idverde.

"We are immensely proud of our Green Flag parks, which continue to be hugely popular and reinforce why Merton is a great place to live, work and visit.

"I would encourage everyone to vote in the People’s Choice Awards to show the rest of the country just how great our parks are."

Voting closes on September 30 and you can have your say by clicking here.