Fry’s Hill Park
Access
How many entrance points are there?: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:Adequate; Poor
Adequacy of car parking:Adequate; Poor
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:None NOT expected
Adequacy of cycling paths:None NOT expected; 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:Adequate; Poor
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:Yes
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:Adequate
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:Yes
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:Adequate
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
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): presence:Yes
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:Adequate
Amenities
Seating/benches:Adequate; Poor
Litter bins:Poor; Adequate
Dog mess bins:Adequate
Public toilets:None NOT expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected; None expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:Adequate
Shelter/shade - from trees:Adequate; Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:None expected
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; No
Tick all water features present WITHIN the area:Pond;
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?:No; Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:1-10%; 11-25%
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is well maintained:Yes; No
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:Yes
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity:Adequate; Good
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:Public art,Man made; Man made
Incivilities
General litter:Widely Spread
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Spread; Clustered
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:Widely Spread
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:Spread; Clustered
Dog mess:None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Noticeable; None
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):Hardly noticeable
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None expected; None NOT expected
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Clear
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Clear
Usability
Sport:Suitable; Very Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Suitable
Children's play:Suitable; Very Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Water sports:Not
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Suitable; Very Suitable
Other activities: please state:; Note: lighting in play and sport areas only.
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.
