University Parks, Oxford
Access
How many entrance points are there?:>8 or open access
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:None NOT expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:None NOT expected; Poor
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:Yes
Grass pitches (e.g. football, cricket, bowls): quality: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: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
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:Good
Amenities
Seating/benches:Adequate; Good
Litter bins:Adequate; Good
Dog mess bins:Adequate; Good
Public toilets:None expected; Good
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:None expected; Adequate
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected
Picnic tables:None expected; None NOT expected
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:Pond; Small Lake,Pond,Canal,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:11-25%; 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; Good
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Adequate; 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:Historic buildings; Man made,Historic buildings,Public attractions,Water fountain,Public art
Incivilities
General litter:Spread
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):Spread; None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti:None; Spread
Broken glass:Clustered; Spread
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):None
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):Hardly noticeable; None
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None NOT expected; Yes paths only
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):None
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):Partial; None
Usability
Sport:Suitable; Very Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable
Children's play:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable; Very Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Suitable; Very Suitable
Water sports:Somewhat
Fishing:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Short-cut/Travel through:Suitable; Very Suitable
Other activities: please state:; Wide open
Typology:Urban park; Lake/ reservoir/ pond
Overall experience of the park/green space:Satisfied; Very Satisfied
Where more than one value is recorded for a category, these are the values input by different assessors.
