Florence Park

Access

How many entrance points are there?:4-7
Are roads around the area mostly minor roads?:Yes; No
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?:Yes
Adequacy of walking paths:Good
Adequacy of car parking:Adequate; None expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Adequate; Good
Adequacy of cycling paths: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
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): presence:Yes
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality:Adequate; 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:Yes
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): quality:Adequate; 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; Adequate
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:Adequate; Good
Cafe/kiosk:Good; Adequate
Shelter/shade - man-made:Adequate; Good
Shelter/shade - from trees:Adequate; Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected; Poor
Picnic tables:Poor; Adequate
Drinking fountains:Adequate; Poor

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:Stream
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):0; 51-75%
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:11-25%; 26-50%
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is well maintained:Yes
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:Yes
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity:Adequate
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Good

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 art; Man made,Public attractions

Incivilities

General litter:Spread; None
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Clustered; Spread
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:None
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:Clustered; Spread
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Noticeable; Hardly noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):Hardly noticeable; None

Surrounding area

Is there lighting within the green space?:None expected; Yes paths only
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Partial; None
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Partial; None

Usability

Sport:Very Suitable; Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable; Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable; Suitable
Children's play:Very Suitable; Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Suitable; Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Very Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable
Water sports:Not; Somewhat
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Very Suitable; Suitable
Other activities: please state:; Flo’s cafe and family centre
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.