Oxford Road, Old Marston
Access
How many entrance points are there?:1-3
Are roads around the area mostly minor roads?:No
Where the surrounding roads are busy, are there 1 or more zebra or pedestrian crossings to assist access to the area?:No
Does the open space provide a short cut/direct route between areas?:No; Yes
Adequacy of walking paths:Poor
Adequacy of car parking:None NOT expected; None expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes; No
Adequacy of bicycle parking:None NOT expected; None expected
Adequacy of cycling paths:Adequate; 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: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:Poor
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; No
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:Poor;
Amenities
Seating/benches:Poor; Adequate
Litter bins:Adequate; Poor
Dog mess bins:Poor; None expected
Public toilets:None NOT expected; None expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected; None expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:None NOT expected
Shelter/shade - from trees:Poor
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:Adequate; Poor
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?:No
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:>50%; 1-10%
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is well maintained:No
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:No
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity:Poor; None
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Poor; None
Aesthetics - non-natural features
Are there non-natural features within or adjacent to the area?:Yes; No
Tick all the relevant non-natural features within or adjacent to the area:Man made;
Incivilities
General litter:Spread
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Spread; None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:Widely Spread
Broken glass:Spread; None
Vandalism:Spread; None
Dog mess:Spread; None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Very noticeable; Noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):Noticeable
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:Yes paths only; None NOT expected
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Clear
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Clear
Usability
Sport:Not; Somewhat
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Somewhat; Not
Exercise including dog walking:Suitable; Not
Children's play:Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Not
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable; Somewhat
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable; Somewhat
Water sports:Suitable; Not
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Not; Somewhat
Other activities: please state:Small park along side a road, good for only light recreation;
Typology:Marine/ coastal; Urban park
Overall experience of the park/green space:Unsatisfied
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