No BBQs in our parks, council reminds visitors

As the dry, hot weather continues, Crawley Borough Council is reminding visitors to its parks that barbecues are not allowed.

Thousands of people flock to Crawley’s beautiful parks and gardens every week so the council is reiterating the ‘no BBQ’ message to protect its green spaces, woodlands and wildlife.

The recent weather has left all of the town’s green spaces extremely dry and at a very high risk of wildfires. Having a barbecue on dry ground could be very dangerous – just a small ember could cause a huge fire.

Grass fires can quickly get out of control so residents are urged to call 999 if they see any smouldering.

For more information on Crawley’s parks, visit our webpage about our gardens and parks.