Spiceball Park
Access
How many entrance points are there?:4-7
Are roads around the area mostly minor roads?:Yes; 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?:Yes
Adequacy of walking paths:Good
Adequacy of car parking:Good
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Good
Adequacy of cycling paths: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:Good
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:No
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:Yes
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:Adequate
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): presence:Yes
Other sports or fitness facilities (e.g. outdoor gym equipment, athletics track): quality:Good; Adequate
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): presence:Yes
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:0; Good
Amenities
Seating/benches:Good
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:None expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:Poor; None NOT expected
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good; Poor
Barbeques:None NOT expected
Picnic tables:Good
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:Stream,Pond,Canal; Pond,Canal
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):0
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:11-25%; 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:Good
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Good; Adequate
Aesthetics - non-natural features
Are there non-natural features within or adjacent to the area?:No; Yes
Tick all the relevant non-natural features within or adjacent to the area:; Man made
Incivilities
General litter:None; Clustered
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):None
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):Noticeable; Hardly noticeable
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None expected
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Partial
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Partial
Usability
Sport:Very Suitable; Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable; Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable
Children's play:Very Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Very Suitable; Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Very Suitable; Suitable
Water sports:Not
Fishing:Not; Somewhat
Short-cut/Travel through:Very Suitable; Suitable
Other activities: please state:Nature trail, activity trail and bird watching. ;
Typology:Urban park
Overall experience of the park/green space:Very Satisfied
Where more than one value is recorded for a category, these are the values input by different assessors.
