Cutteslowe & Sunnymeade Park
Access
How many entrance points are there?:1-3
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?:
Does the open space provide a short cut/direct route between areas?:Yes; No
Adequacy of walking paths:Adequate; Good
Adequacy of car parking:None NOT expected; None expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Good
Adequacy of cycling paths:Adequate; None expected
Recreational facilities
Playground equipment (e.g. swings, slide, natural play equipment): presence:Yes
Playground equipment (e.g. swings, slide, natural play equipment): quality:Good; Adequate
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): presence:Yes
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality:Good; Adequate
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:Adequate; Good
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:No
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): presence:No; Yes
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): quality:; Adequate
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:Adequate
Litter bins:Poor; Adequate
Dog mess bins:Poor
Public toilets:Adequate
Cafe/kiosk:Adequate
Shelter/shade - man-made:Adequate
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good; Adequate
Barbeques:None expected
Picnic tables:Adequate
Drinking fountains:None NOT expected; None 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:Small Lake,Stream; Pond
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:11-25%; 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; Adequate
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:None
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:Man made,Public attractions
Incivilities
General litter:Spread
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Spread
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:None
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:Spread
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None; Hardly noticeable
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:Yes paths only
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):None
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):None; Partial
Usability
Sport:Very Suitable; Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable; Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable; Somewhat
Children's play:Very Suitable; Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Very Suitable; Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Very Suitable; Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Very Suitable; Suitable
Water sports:Not; Somewhat
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Somewhat; Not
Other activities: please state:Splash & Play for babies/toddlers. Model railway station; Small train in Summer I think
Typology:Urban park
Overall experience of the park/green space:Satisfied
Where more than one value is recorded for a category, these are the values input by different assessors.
