The Leys
Access
How many entrance points are there?:>8 or open access
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?:Yes
Does the open space provide a short cut/direct route between areas?:Yes
Adequacy of walking paths:Adequate; Good
Adequacy of car parking:Adequate; Good
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Good; Adequate
Adequacy of cycling paths:Adequate; Good
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:Yes
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:Adequate; Good
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:Yes
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:Adequate; Good
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
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
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:Good
Cafe/kiosk:Good
Shelter/shade - man-made:Adequate; Good
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None expected
Picnic tables:Adequate; Good
Drinking fountains: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?:Yes; No
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:1-10%; 0
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is well maintained:Yes
Primary surface (e.g., grass, sand) is aesthetically pleasing:Yes
Wildlife/wild flowers/biodiversity:Poor
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Good
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:Public art,Man made; Man made
Incivilities
General litter:Clustered; None
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Clustered; None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:Clustered; None
Broken glass:Clustered; None
Vandalism:Clustered; None
Dog mess:Clustered; None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Hardly noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:Yes paths only; Yes wide coverage
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Partial; Clear
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Partial; Clear
Usability
Sport:Very Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Suitable; Very Suitable
Children's play:Very Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Suitable; Somewhat
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Very Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Very Suitable
Water sports:Not
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Very Suitable
Other activities: please state:; Mimi golf An extremely well equipped urban park Facilities for team sports tennis, adventure play area with water play.toilets and cafe.
Typology:Formal recreation; 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.
