Summer is here and, although this can mean dog beach bans for some people wanting to soak up the sun over the warmest months of the year, many will just be hoping the current bad conditions pass so we can all enjoy the warmer weather.
So whether you are excited to simply enjoy the warm weather, get some exercise or find new places to walk your four legged friends, these are the best parks and open spaces across South Tyneside according to Google reviews for Love Parks week, which runs from Friday, July 28 until Sunday, August 6.
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These are the top rated parks and open spcaes across South Tyneside. Photo: Photojoiner

. Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve
Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve has a 4.7 rating from 9 reviews. Photo: Google

1. Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve
Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve has a 4.7 rating from 9 reviews. Photo: Google

2. Marsden Old Hall Quarry Local Nature Reserve
Marsden Old Hall Quarry Local Nature Reserve on Lizard Lane near Marsden has a 4.7 rating from 7 Google reviews. Photo: Google

3. South Marine Park
South Shields' South Marine Park has a 4.6 rating from 2,570 reviews. Photo: Stu Norton

4. Bents Park
Staying in South Shields, Bents Park has a 4.6 rating from 708 reviews. Photo: Stu Norton