Are the kids and the local residents making the most of the open space?
Do you people feel safe in their local parks?
This is an old piece of writing, an email i did to someone about the summer ativities...
After spending the afternoon in Grove Park, Harborne, for Grove Park family Fun day and Sports day run by Birmingham City Council Youth Services and ASB team. I spoke to a number of people in the park to ascertain whether they were enjoying their afternoon in the glorious sunshine and all the resources that had been put on by Birmingham City Council.
The answer to question one is yes, the parents that I spoke to said that the Grove Park that was on most peoples doorstep was a fantastic resource for kids. Most people lived on the estates and roads around the park and after receiving an invite or saw the posters advertising the event. Residents went on to tell me that it was the first time since the last major events 3 years ago that they had been to the park.
To say I was flabbergasted was an understatement, I practically lived in my park when I was growing up. So the answer to Q2, NO people are not making the most the facilities available.
When I delved further, I answered Q3, because of 2/3 events that have happened over the past few years in the park, they do not want their kids coming there or they are afraid of the youths that congregate in the park around the play area.
What can be done to improve the perceptions of individuals in area?
- Being educated that they were random attacks, communication from relevant personnel, more events like fun days and sports days to get people in the parks....
- No, I don't think it is unfortunately, perceptions of the incidents has overcome people common sense
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