Bankside Park
Access
How many entrance points are there?:4-7
Are roads around the area mostly minor roads?:No; Yes
Where the surrounding roads are busy, are there 1 or more zebra or pedestrian crossings to assist access to the area?:No;
Does the open space provide a short cut/direct route between areas?:No
Adequacy of walking paths:None NOT expected; Adequate
Adequacy of car parking:None NOT expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:No
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Adequate
Adequacy of cycling paths:None expected; None NOT expected
Recreational facilities
Playground equipment (e.g. swings, slide, natural play equipment): presence:No
Playground equipment (e.g. swings, slide, natural play equipment): quality:
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): presence:Yes; No
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality:Good;
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): presence:Yes
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:Good
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:No
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): presence:No
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): quality:
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): presence:Yes
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:Good; Adequate
Amenities
Seating/benches:Good
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:None NOT expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:None NOT expected
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected
Picnic tables:Good
Drinking fountains:None NOT expected
Aesthetics - natural features
Is the area on the foreshore of a beach, river or large lake?:0
Are there OTHER water features present WITHIN the area?:Yes
Tick all water features present WITHIN the area:Canal
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%
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
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:None
Aesthetics - non-natural features
Are there non-natural features within or adjacent to the area?:No
Tick all the relevant non-natural features within or adjacent to the area:
Incivilities
General litter:Clustered
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:Clustered; None
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:Yes paths only
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Clear
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Clear
Usability
Sport:Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable
Children's play:Suitable; Somewhat
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable
Water sports:Not
Fishing:Somewhat; Suitable
Short-cut/Travel through:Not
Other activities: please state:; One path to the basket ball/football court. The rest is green space by the canal with 3 small football pitches.
Typology:Urban park
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.
