Grandpont Community Space

Access

How many entrance points are there?:1-3
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; No
Adequacy of walking paths:None NOT expected; None expected
Adequacy of car parking:None NOT expected; None expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:None NOT expected; None expected
Adequacy of cycling paths:None NOT expected; Adequate

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
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality:Adequate
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): presence:Yes; No
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: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:Adequate; Good

Amenities

Seating/benches:Poor; Adequate
Litter bins:Poor; Adequate
Dog mess bins:Adequate
Public toilets:None NOT expected; Adequate
Cafe/kiosk:Adequate; None expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:Good; Adequate
Shelter/shade - from trees:Adequate
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:None NOT expected; 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?:No
Tick all water features present WITHIN the area:
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):51-75%
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:No; Yes
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:No; Yes
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity: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; Man made,Public attractions

Incivilities

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

Surrounding area

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

Usability

Sport:Somewhat; Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Suitable
Children's play:Somewhat
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Somewhat
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Somewhat
Relaxing, unwinding:Somewhat
Water sports:Suitable; Not
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Not
Other activities: please state:This space is a large open field and football pitch surrounded by trees with a pavilion Centre. ; Sport pavilion closed today
Typology:Semi-natural/natural; Functional/amenity
Overall experience of the park/green space:Neutral

Where more than one value is recorded for a category, these are the values input by different assessors.