Galway City Council runs an annual Spaces for Biodiversity Competition. The competition, which has been running since 1961 as the Galway City Garden competition, has been revamped in 2024.
All public parks and open spaces within housing estate, that have been taken in charge by Galway City Council, are maintained by the Recreation & Amenity section of Galway City Council.
Illegal Dumping in our city, as well as being unsightly, causes significant harm to the environment and to wildlife. It is also a potential fire hazard and risk to public health.