Parks and open spaces

Facts and figures

38 parks,
212 sports and recreation grounds and 260
play areas,
2,900 allotments,
Plant over half a million seedlings.
 What residents say
59% of residents are satisfied with parks and open spaces in Kirklees

63% of residents who have used our parks and open spaces in the last six months are satisfied with them

Residents in Huddersfield South are most likely to be satisfied with parks and open spaces

Residents in Dewsbury and Mirfield and Batley, Birstall and

Birkenshaw are least likely to be satisfied with parks and open spaces

42% of young residents are satisfied with parks and play areas

Young residents in Huddersfield North and the Valleys are most likely to be satisfied with parks and play areas

Young residents in Spen Valley and Denby Dale and Kirkburton are less likely
to be satisfied with parks and play areas

57% of young people said that more or better parks and green spaces would make their area a better
place to live. This is second on their list after more or better shops!
 Resident suggestions
In the Climate Change research the second most popular suggestion for
tackling climate change in streets and local communities related to food
growing schemes, more allotments and grow your own initiatives

In the Climate Change research the third most popular suggestion for
tackling climate change in schools is having a garden / allotment and
composting scheme in every primary school

Older residents in the Valleys suggest that local parks should include more seating areas
What residents say / expect (vox pops)
Friends of vox pops
Resident vox pops
Councillor vox pops
Visitors to the area vox pops
 Video /day in the life (ideas)
Park warden
Repairing play equipment
Grass cutting
Parks inspections team
Designing / building a new park
Friends of parks
Planting tips from our gardeners
Create this at home (planting display)
Grow your own tips from our gardeners
 Links get involved
http://www.friendsofgreenheadpark.org.uk/
http://www.fobp.co.uk/
http://www.friendsofoakwellhall.org.uk/
 Games and quizzes
Plants and flowers quiz
Design a play area game