Abbey Meadow
Access
How many entrance points are there?:>8 or open access; 4-7
Are roads around the area mostly minor roads?:Yes
Where the surrounding roads are busy, are there 1 or more zebra or pedestrian crossings to assist access to the area?:
Does the open space provide a short cut/direct route between areas?:Yes
Adequacy of walking paths:Good
Adequacy of car parking:Good
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Adequate; Good
Adequacy of cycling paths:Good
Recreational facilities
Playground equipment (e.g. swings, slide, natural play equipment): presence:Yes
Playground equipment (e.g. swings, slide, natural play equipment): quality:Good
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): presence:No
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality:
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): presence:No; Yes
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:; Adequate
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:No
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): presence:Yes; No
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): quality:Good;
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): presence:Yes
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:Good
Amenities
Seating/benches:Good
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:Good
Cafe/kiosk:Good; Adequate
Shelter/shade - man-made:None NOT expected; Good
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None expected; None NOT expected
Picnic tables:None expected; Adequate
Drinking fountains:None expected; None NOT expected
Aesthetics - natural features
Is the area on the foreshore of a beach, river or large lake?:3
Are there OTHER water features present WITHIN the area?:Yes
Tick all water features present WITHIN the area:Stream
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):0
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:1-10%; 0
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is well maintained:Yes
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:Yes
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity:Good; Adequate
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Good; Adequate
Aesthetics - non-natural features
Are there non-natural features within or adjacent to the area?:Yes
Tick all the relevant non-natural features within or adjacent to the area:Public attractions; Man made
Incivilities
General litter:None
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:None
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Hardly noticeable; None
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None expected; None NOT expected
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):None
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):None; Partial
Usability
Sport:Very Suitable; Somewhat
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable
Children's play:Very Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Very Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Very Suitable
Water sports:Very Suitable
Fishing:Very Suitable; Somewhat
Short-cut/Travel through:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Other activities: please state:Seasonal swimming pool and kiosk, riverside location,formal sport facilities and large informal grassed area for activities and dog walking.; Seasonal swimming pool and cafe
Typology:River/ stream/canal (linear); Marine/ coastal
Overall experience of the park/green space:Very Satisfied
Where more than one value is recorded for a category, these are the values input by different assessors.
