A total of 364 public nominations for parks and green spaces across the UK have been made – and 13 of these are in the North East. The winners will be chosen via an online public vote at www.fieldsintrust.org/best-park/north-east. The closing date is Monday, August 19.
5. Hodgkin Park, Newcastle
A Victorian park with pools and waterfalls. Photo: Google Street View
6. Leazes Park in Newcastle.
A Victorian park in the centre of the busy city. Photo: Geograph/Newbiggin Hall Scouts
7. Mowbray Park in Sunderland
A view of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens from Mowbray Park in Sunderland city centre. Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Richardson Dees Park in Wallsend
Usually known as Wallsend Park, it boasts a cafe, lake and skate park. Photo: Peter McCartney