Witney Lake and Country Park
Access
How many entrance points are there?:1-3; 4-7
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?:No
Adequacy of walking paths:Good
Adequacy of car parking:None NOT expected; None expected
Is the greenspace accessible by wheelchairs/buggies/mobility scooters?:Yes
Adequacy of bicycle parking:Poor; Adequate
Adequacy of cycling paths:None NOT expected; None 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:Yes; No
Open space suitable for informal games (e.g. frisbee): quality:Poor;
Amenities
Seating/benches:Adequate; Good
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Good
Public toilets:None NOT expected; None expected
Cafe/kiosk:None NOT expected; None expected
Shelter/shade - man-made:None NOT expected; None expected
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:Good; Poor
Drinking fountains:None NOT expected; None 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,Small Lake; Stream
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):26-50%
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:Yes
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by trees:11-25%; 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:Adequate; Good
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:None
Aesthetics - non-natural features
Are there non-natural features within or adjacent to the area?:No
Tick all the relevant non-natural features within or adjacent to the area:
Incivilities
General litter:None; Clustered
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):None
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None
Graffiti: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):None; Hardly noticeable
Surrounding area
Is there lighting within the green space?:None NOT expected; None expected
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):None; Partial
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):None; Partial
Usability
Sport:Somewhat; Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Somewhat; Not
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable
Children's play:Not
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Very Suitable
Water sports:Not; Somewhat
Fishing:Suitable
Short-cut/Travel through:Not; Somewhat
Other activities: please state:Swimming is forbidden.; Fishing allowed in part of lake. Jogging popular.
Typology:Lake/ reservoir/ pond; Country 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.
