Tilsley Park

Access

How many entrance points are there?:1-3
Are roads around the area mostly minor roads?:No; Yes
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; No
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:Good; Adequate

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:Good
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): presence:No; Yes
Courts (e.g. tennis, basketball including half court, netball, multicourt area, volleyball): quality:; Good
Skateboard ramp(s): presence:No
Skateboard ramp(s): quality:
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; Adequate

Amenities

Seating/benches:Adequate; Good
Litter bins:Good
Dog mess bins:Adequate; Good
Public toilets:Good
Cafe/kiosk:Good
Shelter/shade - man-made:Adequate; Good
Shelter/shade - from trees:Good
Barbeques:None NOT expected; None expected
Picnic tables:Adequate; Good
Drinking fountains:Poor; Good

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?:Yes
Tick all water features present WITHIN the area:Stream
Estimate the percentage of the area occupied by the water feature(s):0
Does the area have good view points, vistas, scenic views?:No; Yes
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:Good; Adequate
Flower beds / planters / man-made displays:Good; Adequate

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:Man made,Public attractions; Man made

Incivilities

General litter:None; Clustered
Evidence of alcohol use? (empty bottles/cans):None; Clustered
Evidence of drug taking (e.g. needles, syringes):None; Clustered
Graffiti:None
Broken glass:None
Vandalism:None
Dog mess:None
Excessive / unpleasant noise (e.g., trafffic, industry):Very noticeable; Noticeable
Unpleasant smells (e.g., from traffic, local industry):None

Surrounding area

Is there lighting within the green space?:Yes wide coverage
Visibility of surrounding roads (from centre of area):Partial; None
Visibility of surrounding houses (from centre of area):None

Usability

Sport:Very Suitable
Informal games (football, frisbee etc):Very Suitable
Exercise including dog walking:Very Suitable
Children's play:Very Suitable
Enjoying the landscape / visual qualities:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Meeting, socialising with friends, neighbours, etc:Suitable; Very Suitable
Relaxing, unwinding:Somewhat; Very Suitable
Water sports:Not
Fishing:Not
Short-cut/Travel through:Somewhat; Not
Other activities: please state:Good varied green space for formal and informal sport and recreation.; Sport spectating.
Typology:Marine/ coastal; Functional/amenity
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.