Parks Malta’s responsibility is the upkeep and maintenance of national parks and embellishment of other public spaces.
Sites like the Ta’ Qali National Park, Adventure Park, Picnic Area including the dog parks, Petting Farm, Marsascala Family Park and San Klement Żabbar are under the management of PARKS Malta. The department has embarked in large capital projects such as the restoration of Ġnien San Filippu, Żabbar Regional Park and Bengħajsa.
The Valley Management unit responsible for the maintenance of valleys has been integrated within PARKS Malta. Keeping the watercourse clear from invasive vegetation, accumulated material and fly-tipped waste is the main task of the unit.
The Malta Embellishment and Landscaping Project (MELP) also falls under the responsibility of Parks Malta. MELP is responsible for the monitoring of the public private partnership with Environment and Landscaping Consortium (ELC).
Parks Malta is continuously on look to tap EU funds for the funding of major projects. Parks Malta has signed the grant agreements for four EU Funded projects. The RainWiin, LIFE IP RBMP, Restoration of Valley Features for the Enhancement of Agri-Environmental Values.