Parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Barnet
The London Borough of Barnet, located on the northern periphery of London and having much of the area within its boundaries in the Metropolitan Green Belt, has many parks and open spaces. In addition there are large areas taken over by cemeteries and golf courses, and part of Hampstead Heath. Parks. Premier Parks. Barnet describes its 16 main open spaces as 'premier parks', seven of which achieved a Green Flag Award for 2009/10: Other Parks and Green Spaces. The borough contains over 200 green spaces. Some of them are: Nature  Reserves. Local Nature Reserves. Barent has 7 Local Nature Reserves Sites of Nature Conservation Interest. The Borough has 67 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation, and these are listed in Nature reserves in Barnet. Some of them are: Dollis Valley Greenwalk. The Dollis Valley Greenwalk, in Barnet is one of 11 green spaces throughout Greater London chosen to receive money for redevelopment by a public vote. The walk received £400,000 towards a variety of improvements, including better footpaths, and more lighting. It follows Dollis Brook, which is also Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. Parks and open spaces in