Results from Young Peoples playground questionnaire

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Results from Young Peoples playground
questionnaire

• Presented to Appleton with Eaton Parish Council
• by Appleton Playground Recreation Area Group
• 7th December 2009

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Background/Methodology

• The survey was designed by the Appleton
  Playground Recreation Area Group in response to
  a request by the Appleton with Eaton Parish
  Council
• It aims to supplement the findings from the
  playground section in the Community Plan
  questionnaire
• The surveys were distributed alongside the
  Community Plan questionnaires between 21st
  October and 4th November 2009
• Young people in all Appleton and Eaton households
  were invited to complete a survey covering a
  range of issues such as
• Playgrounds normally visited
• Likes/dislikes of those playgrounds
• Frequency of use of proposed new Appleton
  playground
• Reasons for use
• Desired equipment choices
• Importance of various design aspects
• Importance of bike bars

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Summary of the findings
Theres strong support for a playground in the
heart of the village to encourage active play for
young people in an environmentally friendly way

• Engagement The findings demonstrate strong
  support for the provision of an Appleton
  playground/recreation area
• Frequency of use A central playground would not
  only be used regularly but would encourage
  greater use than at current therefore promoting a
  healthier more active lifestyle
• Location It is important that the playground is
  located within walking/cycling distance to reduce
  the need for parking and cut down on existing
  journeys which are a current frustration
• Environmental aspects The young people want
  their playground to be designed with natural
  materials, and include litter/recycling bins so
  it is in keeping with the local environment

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128 young people responded from 70 families, with
a good mix of ages represented
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Appleton young people are having to travel a long
way to get to playgrounds
6
number of children visiting playground
13
10
38
6
29
36
6
85 of young people would visit an Appleton
playground at least once a week. Only 34
currently visit other local playgrounds this
often.
7
Young people value a good variety of fun
equipment in the parks they currently visit
8
39 of the issues raised with current playgrounds
visited related to having to travel too far to
get to them
9
Main reasons for use of playground
10
Car-free access is the highest-scoring aspect of
the playground (and car parking the least)
11
Young people want to be able to cycle and walk to
their playground
86
87
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Weve gathered information on what the young
people want to see at their playground
13
Overall theres strong support for natural active
play
14
I just want a place to play without having to
get in the car
In keeping with local environment
Just a lovely safe play area
Want to be able to go not only when mum and dad
are free to take me
Something for all ages
15
Next steps

• What wed like from you tonight
• Vote of support from Parish Council
• Enables us to apply for grants
• Official body for site negotiations
• Supporting fundraising in the village
• Request for 2 PC members to join us in a
  sub-committee
• Next steps
• Formal negotiations to secure site
• Draw up outline plans
• Planning application
• Detailed park design
• Fundraising / Grant applications
• Build it!