Grimsbury Square Park
Access
How many entrance points are there?:>8 or open access
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:Good
Adequacy of car parking:None NOT expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Adequate; Good
Adequacy of cycling paths: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:No
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality:
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): presence:No
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:
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:Adequate; Good
Amenities
Seating/benches:Good
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:None NOT expected; None expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected; None expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:None NOT expected; None expected
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:None NOT expected; None expected
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?: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?:No
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:Adequate
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Adequate; 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:Spread; None
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:None
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Hardly noticeable; None
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None NOT expected; None expected
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Clear
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Clear
Usability
Sport:Somewhat; Not
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Somewhat
Exercise including dog walking:Suitable
Children's play:Somewhat
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Somewhat; Not
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Somewhat; Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable; Somewhat
Water sports:Not
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Other activities: please state:Small square park with made up paths, nice trees , surounded by housing and quiet streets.; Small local park One can imagine it used socially in summer by lical residents
Typology:Urban park
Overall experience of the park/green space:Satisfied; Very Satisfied
Where more than one value is recorded for a category, these are the values input by different assessors.
