Iffley Lock
Access
How many entrance points are there?:>8 or open access; 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:Good; Adequate
Adequacy of car parking:Good; Adequate
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
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:No
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:
Amenities
Seating/benches:Good; Adequate
Litter bins:Adequate; Poor
Dog mess bins:Good; Poor
Public toilets:None NOT expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected; Poor
Shelter/shade - man-made:None NOT expected; Adequate
Shelter/shade - from trees:Adequate
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:Good; Adequate
Drinking fountains:None NOT 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:Canal; Stream,Small Lake,Pond,Canal
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):<25%
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:11-25%
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is well maintained:Yes
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:Yes
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity:Good
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Good; Adequate
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,Historic buildings,Public attractions
Incivilities
General litter:Widely Spread; Spread
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Widely Spread; Spread
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:Spread; None
Broken glass:None; Spread
Vandalism:Clustered; None
Dog mess:None; Spread
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):None; Hardly noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None NOT expected; Yes paths only
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Partial
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Clear; Partial
Usability
Sport:Not; Somewhat
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Not; Somewhat
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable; Suitable
Children's play:Somewhat
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Suitable; Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable; Somewhat
Water sports:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Fishing:Somewhat
Short-cut/Travel through:Very Suitable; Somewhat
Other activities: please state:boat trips; Walking/cycling (need separation)
Typology:River/ stream/canal (linear)
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.
