Hove park is a large 40 acre park located in Brighton and Hove, it is popular with all of the community due to its range of habitats and recreational activities. Hove park rangers are responsible for maintaining this green space.

Their responsibilities include:

• Working closely with Cityparks gardeners to help keep a close watch over all the public open spaces in our city.
• Encourage appropriate behavior, mutual co-operation and consideration from all groups using the park and, if necessary, take enforcement action.
• Patrol playgrounds, recreation areas and paths, including footpaths and cycle tracks.
• Provide a reassuring uniformed presence in our parks to encourage a sense of security and to provide information.
• Education and interpretation, including events.
• Habitat protection, including practical conservation tasks and surveys.
• Involve local community groups, particularly in active conservation of our parks.

How does this contribute to environmental citizenship?

The Hove park rangers come under environmental citizenship as they are the driving force behind keeping Hove park, and other parks, protected. They aim to prevent the misuse of green spaces and help biodiversity to flourish.

A video highlighting the importance of the the Hove Park rangers and the outrage in the community when they were threatened with cuts: (also above)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-csacE74Ezg

Contact details:

The contact centre: 01273 292929

Opening hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9am - 5pm Wednesdays: 10am - 5pm Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays: closed

References: - Brighton and Hove City Council (no date) Hove park. Available at: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/parks-and-green-spaces/hove-park (Accessed: 19 May 2016). -