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

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

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

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

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

59% of residents are satisfied with parks and open spaces in Kirklees

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 suggestionsIn 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