Hinksey 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; Good
Adequacy of car parking:Adequate; None expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Adequate
Adequacy of cycling paths:Poor; Adequate

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: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; No
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): quality: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; Poor
Litter bins:Adequate
Dog mess bins:Adequate; Poor
Public toilets:Adequate; Poor
Cafe/kiosk:None expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:None expected
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected; Poor
Picnic tables:Good; Poor
Drinking fountains:None expected

Aesthetics - natural features

Is the area on the foreshore of a beach, river or large lake?:3
Are there OTHER water features present WITHIN the area?:Yes
Tick all water features present WITHIN the area:Pond; Small Lake,Stream
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):0; <25%
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees: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:Adequate; 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,Man made,Historic buildings

Incivilities

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

Surrounding area

Is there lighting within the green space?:Yes paths only; None expected
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:Very Suitable; Suitable
Children's play:Very Suitable; Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Suitable; Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable
Water sports:Suitable
Fishing:Suitable; Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Suitable
Other activities: please state:Swimming; Swimming pool and tennis and table tennis and boating
Typology:Urban park; Functional/amenity
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.