ashley, easton and lawrence hill parks and green space investment priorities - december 2011

APPENDIX 2

Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill Neighbourhood Partnership

Summary of Consultation summary from Neighbourhood Forums and distributed questionnaire 2011

Site and/or comment ActionFurther support for introducing a wheels park under the M32.

Noted

Happy with the report as it reflects the feedback. Victorian railings in Bellevue Road should be mentioned specifically in the entrances and access section. Bannerman Road Park should be made a priority due to lack of space in the area and high population.

Railings at Bellevue Road are included in the site specific priorities, while the play area has been identified as a high priority along with making the full park dog free. Railings could potentially be part of this larger project.Bannerman Road Park has not been identified as a high priority site as other nearby spaces appear to generate more visits. However, the priorities should be viewed as flexible and may change over time. A review of priorities after a year is recommended.

Gullybrook Action Group: Children's play park on our estate which is badly in need of cleaning up and upgrading.

This playground is currently managed by Housing and falls outside the remit of this parks investment plan. Therefore it has not been included as part of this list.

Play equipment is mostly aimed at small children, so the older ones get bored and intimidate the little ones.

The type of equipment installed will be decided at the project management stage and after consultation with the community.

Friends Of Netham: Support the exploration of a space/wheels park for young people. Where possible all parks should be accessible for all abilities. Support the creation of wildflower meadows etc. for residents to enjoy.

Noted

Fox Road Park Group: Generally support for the aims. Rather than dog free areas, would prefer to see enforcement of current laws.

Noted, some proposed dog free areas have been removed from consideration due to their unsuitability. However, creation of dog free areas is encouraged by the Parks and Green Space Strategy and has been keenly requested by some communities. It is included as an equalities consideration.

Chatterton's House and garden: There is a plan in place to renovate the garden approved by The Thomas Chatterton Society. Could not some sum be made available to get this project started? £3000 would at least get the garden underway and ready for next summer. If

This site is not considered by the Parks and Green Space Strategy. The Neighbourhood Partnership could decide it is a priority.

the garden was renovated and used then it would be easier to progress towards getting the house renovated as a memorial to Chatterton.

Montpelier ParkMontpelier Park Group: The project to regenerate Montpelier Park has been ignored. More weight should be given to this in the prioritisation process. Planning permission has been awarded for this, after extensive community consultation. The skateable space is the third phase of work in Montpelier Park and is currently unfunded (requires £30-40k). The spectator seating space is the fourth phase of work in Montpelier Park and is currently unfunded (requires £35-45k).

Montpelier Park has now been included in the priority list in relation to supporting the regeneration project.

Mina Road ParkMina Road Park Group: Opposes link between Mina Road Park and Ashley Street Park and upgrading footpaths, both are unnecessary. Mina Road Park needs to be expanded in size.

Both priorities for Mina Road Park have been removed. Expansion to Mina Road Park currently sits outside the scope of the investment priorities, however, the principle is supported in the Area Green Space Plan (AGSP) Ideas and Options Paper and is reflected in the key priority of working towards increasing the amount of open space in the area.

St Werburghs ParkMina Road Park Group: St Werburghs Park should not be made dog free as site is in high demand for dog walking.

St Werburghs Park has been removed from the priority list in relation to making the space dog free

Owen Square Requires more seating. Quite a few people have asked to have a ping pong table fixed in place

Are reflected within the priorities.

Fox ParkAdd an acoustic barrier to reduce the noise of the motorway.Residents Of Fox Road: Sex Workers, sex litter, Punters Hanging around. Late at night. Drug Dealing/ unsafe needles and anti social behaviour i.e. fighting, drinkers. Unsightly unkempt open spaces, General Rubbish every where and Dog Fouling. Huge Trees never maintained, unsightly Vegetation unclean Car Parks.Fox Road Park Group: Support all aims, but park suffers Anti-Social Behaviour. Sex workers, sex and drug litter, littering. If pond and wildflower meadow is

Comments have been incorporated into the priority list where possible, however car parks in the area do not fall within the remit of the Parks and Green Space strategy.

Any new planting scheme will be carefully drawn up in consultation with the community.

created, should use native species.

Spark Evans Park Friends Of Netham: The notion of a premium football venue would conflict with the nearby eight football pitches and changing rooms available at the Netham, which at the moment is not fully utilized. This park is a badly needed lung in a mainly low-level industrial area heavy with lorries and cars. We would image Bristol Dogs Home would miss the facility for walking their dogs.

Noted.

Marsh LaneFriends Of Netham: Very important for wildlife and has a function as a wildlife corridor.

Noted.

Riverside ParkFox Road Park Group: Clear unwanted invasive species. No need for play equipment.

Any new planting scheme will be carefully drawn up in consultation with the community.It is not intended to introduce formal play equipment in the space, as outlined in the AGSP, but to provide some activities for young people within the NP, such as a logs to climb/sit on or activities for bicycles. This was highlighted as an important space for young people on both the AGSP consultation and the community consultation run by Love Easton.

Comments received in Area Green Space Plan Ideas and Options consultation 2010

The table below shows the results of the consultation in terms of what are the most important parks and open spaces to residents in the area.

Park/Open Space Park/Open Space

No reply 7 Hassell Drive Open Space 8

Mina Road Park and Ashley Street Park 23 Bellevue Road Park 8

Bristol and Bath Railway Path (Central) 17 Rawnsley Park 7

St Werburghs Park Open Space 16 Albany Green Park 7

Riverside Park and Peel Street Green Space 14 Gaunts Ham Park 6

Owen Square Park 12 St Agnes Park 6

Montpelier Park 11 Barton Hill Urban Park 6

Fox Road Open Space and Warwick Road Housing

9 George Jones Park 5

Bannerman Road Park and Felix Road Amenity Area

9 Brook Street Children’s Play Ground 5

Avon Walkway Central and Sparke Evans Park

9 St Pauls Park 5

Narroways Millenium Green 9

Consultation Summary – Online survey statistics

fig 2: Where respondents live

fig 1: Respondents by gender

fig 3: Respondents by age

Riverside Park - Summary of all investment comments

Riverside Park – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

important Of little importance Moderately important Important Very important

Base 70 6 9%

6 9%

18 26%

18 26%

22 31%

Introduce adventurous equipment for young people at the southern end of the space including climbing walls, skate facilities, parkour equipment, graffiti walls and bike track. [H]

7 - -

1 14%

3 43%

1 14%

2 29%

Introduce facilities for natural play using robust natural materials. [M] 6 - -

1 17%

3 50%

2 33%

- -

Introduce a mobile cafe. [M] 7 2 29%

2 29%

1 14%

1 14%

1 14%

Create a better link with Peel Street Green Space as the ‘entrance’ to the park with 7 1 - 3 1 2

signage and robust seating. [M] 14% - 43% 14% 29%

Create areas of wildflower meadow adjacent to the motorway to improve its visual amenity. [L] 6 -

-1

17%2

33%1

17%2

33%

Improve all entrances and footpaths. [L] 7 1 14%

- -

2 29%

3 43%

1 14%

Enhance the cycle route with good lighting. [M] 7 - -

- -

2 29%

2 29%

3 43%

Enhance natural area adjacent to the river with seating, information boards and wildflower planting. [L] 7 -

-- -

- -

3 43%

4 57%

Introduce adequate lighting along all footpath. [M] 8 1 13%

- -

1 13%

3 38%

3 38%

Introduce allotments or a community garden at Peel Street. [M] 8 1 13%

1 13%

1 13%

1 13%

4 50%

Rawnsley Park – Summary of all investment comments

Rawnsley Park – Priorities from Online Survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little

importanceModerately important Important Very

important

Base 28 2 7%

3 11%

- -

7 25%

16 57%

Remove part of Goodhind Street and bring the space into park use. This will allow the park to extend into the existing green space the other side of Goodhind Street. [M] 3 1

33%- -

- -

- -

2 67%

Create a central entrance at the junction of Goodhind Street and Beaumont Street with ornamental planting and seating. [M] 4 -

-1

25%- -

1 25%

2 50%

Provide landscape features in the existing space north of Goodhind Street with new seating areas and flower beds. [M] 3 -

-- -

- -

1 33%

2 67%

Retain and enhance all pedestrian entrances around the site. [L] 4 - -

- -

- -

2 50%

2 50%

Enlarge the dog-free area to include the informal kickabout space. [L] 3 - -

- -

- -

1 33%

2 67%

Upgrade all footpaths and introduce new footpaths where required. [M] 4 - -

- -

- -

2 50%

2 50%

Create a formal seating area with planting to the play area. [M] 3 - -

1 33%

- -

- -

2 67%

Explore the opportunity with Highways department to improve pedestrian crossings over Easton Way. [M] 4 1

25%1

25%- -

- -

2 50%

Mina Road Park and Ashley Street Park – Summary of all investment comments

Mina Road Park and Ashley Street Park – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 187 62 33%

14 7%

30 16%

33 18%

48 26%

Enhance the stream to create a main feature for the park. This could also include reinstating the historical lake for both visual amenity value and a means of sustainable drainage. [M]

19 6 32%

1 5%

4 21%

3 16%

5 26%

Re-instating the historical lake for both visual amenity value and a means of sustainable drainage. [M] 21 12

57%1

5%5

24%2

10%1

5%

Introduce toilets. [M] 20 7 35%

2 10%

3 15%

4 20%

4 20%

Upgrade and modernise the children's play area. [H] 20 - -

2 10%

5 25%

2 10%

11 55%

Remove play from Ashley Street Park. [L] 20 14 70%

3 15%

3 15%

- -

- -

Look for opportunities to create a new entrance from Jubilee Road. This would require the purchase of private land. [M] 22 14

64%3

14%1

5%3

14%1

5%

Maintain trees and shrubs to a high standard. [L] 22 - -

- -

3 14%

7 32%

12 55%

Upgrade all footpaths and entrances. [M] 21 8 38%

2 10%

2 10%

6 29%

3 14%

Retain areas of grass for informal kickabout. [L] 22 1 5%

- -

4 18%

6 27%

11 50%

Mina Road Park and Ashley Street Park – Priorities from online survey

Enhance the stream to create a main feature for the park.[M]

Re-instating the historical lake for both visual amenity value and a means of sustainable drainage. [M]

Introduce toilets. [M]

Upgrade and modernise the children's play area. [H]

Remove play from Ashley Street Park. [L]

Look for opportunities to create a new entrance from Jubilee Road. [M]

Maintain trees and shrubs to a high standard. [L]

Upgrade all footpaths and entrances. [M]

Retain areas of grass for informal kickabout. [L]

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Not important Of little importance Moderately important Important Very important

Hassell Drive Open Space – Summary of all investment comments

Hassell Drive Open Space - Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 83 14 17%

18 22%

11 13%

17 20%

23 28%

Retain and enhance all pedestrian entrances around the site. [M] 7 - -

- -

- -

5 71%

2 29%

Straighten the Railway Path (along southern boundary) to follow the current short cut leading to Trinity Street. [M] 7 2

29%- -

- -

2 29%

3 43%

Thin vegetation along the southern boundary to allow sight into the space. [L] 7 4 57%

1 14%

1 14%

- -

1 14%

Widen and upgrade footpaths. [M] 7 - -

- -

2 29%

2 29%

3 43%

Enlarge and upgrade existing play area to cater for a range of ages and extend dog free area with this. [H] 6 -

-2

33%1

17%1

17%2

33%

Remove trees at the eastern entrance of the park adjacent to the Railway Path link underpass at Barrow Road and upgrade entrance. [L] 6 3

50%2

33%1

17%- -

- -

Create a 'pictorial meadow', with wildflower planting. [L] 6 - -

2 33%

1 17%

- -

3 50%

Create an area of informal green space fronting the existing housing. [L] 6 - -

2 33%

2 33%

1 17%

1 17%

Provide space for young people to include a teen shelter, adventurous play equipment and informal sports. [H] 6 -

-1

17%1

17%3

50%1

17%

Improve access through the park with better designed entrances. [M] 7 - -

2 29%

1 14%

1 14%

3 43%

Use of landscape features (mounds near to housing) as natural play and incorporating elements such as slides, steps and bridges. [M] 6 2

33%2

33%- -

- -

2 33%

Introduce a picnic area. [L] 5 - -

2 40%

1 20%

2 40%

- -

Introduce new footbridges over cycle routes 7 3 43%

2 29%

- -

- -

2 29%

Hassell Drive Open Space - Priorities from online survey

Retain and enhance all pedestrian entrances around the site. [M]

Straighten the Railway Path to follow the current short cut leading to Trinity Street. [M]

Thin vegetation along the southern boundary to allow sight into the space. [L]

Widen and upgrade footpaths. [M]

Enlarge and upgrade existing play area to cater for a range of ages and extend dog free area. [H]

Remove trees at the eastern entrance of the park. [L]

Create a 'pictorial meadow', with wildflower planting. [L]

Create an area of informal green space fronting the existing housing. [L]

Provide space for young people to include a teen shelter, adventurous play equipment and informal sports. [H]

Improve access through the park with better designed entrances. [M]

Use of landscape featuresas natural play and incorporating elements such as slides, steps and bridges. [M]

Introduce a picnic area. [L]

Introduce new footbridges over cycle routes

0% 50% 100%


Owen Square Park – Summary of all investment comments

Owen Square Park - Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 62 18 29%

9 15%

9 15%

8 13%

18 29%

Utilise the southern bank for spectator seating in conjunction with an upgraded multi-use-games-area. [M] 7 5

71%1

14%1

14%- -

- -

Introduce other activities such as external table tennis and climbing walls. [M] 8 3 38%

2 25%

- -

2 25%

1 13%

Provide a teen meeting sheltered area. [M] 7 4 57%

- -

1 14%

1 14%

1 14%

Make the area dog free. [L] 8 2 25%

- -

- -

1 13%

5 63%

Introduce new boundary adjacent to the Railway Path with gated access points. [M] 8 1 13%

2 25%

2 25%

- -

3 38%

Upgrade and modernise the play area. 8 1 13%

- -

2 25%

1 13%

4 50%

Provide natural play on the banks around the park. [M] 8 1 13%

4 50%

- -

1 13%

2 25%

Create a new formal entrance from Chelsea Road that includes seating area and planting. [M] 8 1

13%- -

3 38%

2 25%

2 25%

Owen Square Park - Priorities from online survey

St Werburgh's Park Open Space – Summary of all investment comment

St Werburgh's Park Open Space – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 36 7 19%

5 14%

7 19%

10 28%

7 19%

Provide a range od upgraded play equipment, removing the existing mound to make it more visible from the road. [M] 7 2

29%- -

- -

4 57%

1 14%

Provide a seating area adjacent to the playground. [L] 8 - -

2 25%

2 25%

3 38%

1 13%

Introduce new fencing/railing along the road frontage, with a new entrance gate. [L] 7 - -

- -

2 29%

2 29%

3 43%

Provide an informal kick about area with fixed goal posts. [L] 7 2 29%

2 29%

2 29%

- -

1 14%

Create a 'wildlife area', including a pond and interesting planting. [L] 7 3 43%

1 14%

1 14%

1 14%

1 14%

St Werburgh's Park Open Space – Priorities from online survey

Temple Gardens Park – Summary of all investment comments

Provide a range of upgraded play equipment, removing the existing mound to make it more visible from the road. [M]

Provide a seating area adjacent to the playground. [L]

Introduce new fencing/railing along the road frontage, with a new entrance gate. [L]

Provide an informal kick about area with fixed goal posts. [L]

Create a 'wildlife area', including a pond and interesting planting. [L]

0% 50% 100%


Temple Gardens Park – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 25 3 12%

12 48%

3 12%

3 12%

4 16%

Improve the setting of the Grade II Listed Church Structure. The works could include creating a formal garden space at the foot of the building with seating and ornamental planting. [M]

2 - -

2 100%

- -

- -

- -

Improve the boundary along Church Lane with new access points through the hedge, which will also improve visibility into the site. [M] 3 1

33%2

67%- -

- -

- -

Retain and maintain the Lime Avenue. [L] 3 - -

- -

- -

- -

3 100%

Create a water feature/pond towards the south of the site. [L] 3 1 33%

2 67%

- -

- -

- -

Introduce a new formal/ornamental entrance at both Temple Street and Church Street. [M] 4 -

-3

75%- -

- -

1 25%

Introduce new ornamental planting around the park. [L] 3 1 33%

2 67%

- -

- -

- -

Install additional seating around the park. [L] 4 - -

1 25%

2 50%

1 25%

- -

Provide information boards highlighting the historical significance of the site. [L] 3 - -

- -

1 33%

2 67%

- -

Temple Gardens Park – Priorities from online survey

Bristol & Bath Railway Path – Summary of all investment comments

Improve the setting of the Grade II Listed Church Structure. [M]

Improve the boundary along Church Lane with new access points through the hedge. [M]

Retain and maintain the Lime Avenue. [L]

Create a water feature/pond towards the south of the site. [L]

Introduce a new formal/ornamental entrance at both Temple Street and Church Street. [M]

Introduce new ornamental planting around the park. [L]

Install additional seating around the park. [L]

Provide information boards highlighting the historical significance of the site. [L]

0% 50% 100%


Bristol & Bath Railway Path – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 30 3 10%

5 17%

7 23%

3 10%

12 40%

Further introduction of directional and interpretation boards along the route as well as appropriate lighting. [M] 11 -

-- -

4 36%

1 9%

6 55%

Facilities for natural play and activities where space is available along the route, ranging from scramble nets to climbing walls. [h] 9 1

11%4

44%2

22%1

11%1

11%

Improve the section that links to Hassell Drive Open Space. [M] 10 2 20%

1 10%

1 10%

1 10%

5 50%

Bristol & Bath Railway Path – Priorities from online survey

Further introduction of directional and interpretation boards along the route as well as appropriate lighting. [M]

Facilities for natural play and activities where space is available along the route. [h]

Improve the section that links to Hassell Drive Open Space. [M]

0% 50% 100%


Albany Green Park – Summary of all investment comments

Albany Green Park – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 12 1 8%

- -

4 33%

3 25%

4 33%

Upgrade and modernise all play equipment. [H] 2 - -

- -

- -

1 50%

1 50%

Selective removal of some trees and vegetation to open up the space. [L] 2 1 50%

- -

- -

1 50%

- -

Install extra litter and dog bins. [L] 2 - -

- -

- -

1 50%

1 50%

Introduce new boundary treatment and restrict vehicles encroaching the boundary. [L] 3 -

-- -

1 33%

- -

2 67%

New seating and planting schemes. [L] 3 - -

- -

3 100%

- -

- -

Albany Green Park – Priorities from online survey

George Jones Park – Summary of all investment comments

Upgrade and modernise all play equipment. [H]

Selective removal of some trees and vegetation to open up the space. [L]

Install extra litter and dog bins. [L]

Introduce new boundary treatment and restrict vehicles encroaching the boundary. [L]

New seating and planting schemes. [L]

0% 50% 100%


George Jones Park – Priorities from online survey

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 5 3 60%

- -

1 20%

- -

1 20%

Introduce a Wheels Park with associated teen shelter and skate facilities. [H] - -

-- -

- -

- -

- -

Reinforce the informal uses with a kickabout area with fixed goalposts. [L] - -

-- -

- -

- -

- -

Create new entrances. [L] 2 1 50%

- -

- -

- -

1 50%

Introduce a new boundary fence. [L] 1 1 100%

- -

- -

- -

- -

Install a limited seating area with ornamental planting. [L] 2 1 50%

- -

1 50%

- -

- -

George Jones Park – Priorities from online survey

Introduce a Wheels Park with associated teen shelter and skate facilities. [H]

Reinforce the informal uses with a kickabout area with fixed goalposts. [L]

Create new entrances. [L]

Introduce a new boundary fence. [L]

Install a limited seating area with ornamental planting. [L]

0% 50% 100%


Bellevue Road Park – Summary of all investment comments

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 23 - -

2 11%

6 21%

5 21%

10 47%

Upgrade and modernise all play equipment. [M] 5 - -

- -

- -

2 40%

3 60%

Introduce new natural play equipment including sand and water play to the northern area. [M] 4 -

-- -

2 50%

- -

2 50%

Make the space entirely dog free. [L] 5 - -

1 20%

- -

1 20%

3 60%

Upgrade all boundary treatments and entrances. [M] 5 - -

1 20%

2 40%

1 20%

1 20%

Introduce new seating and planting schemes 4 --

--

250%

125%

125%

Gaunts Ham Park – Summary off all investment comments

Upgrade and modernise the existing play facilities. [M]

Introduce a formal seating area, including ornamental planting, a water feature and new footpath layout. [M]

Create a new formal entrance from Bouverie Street. [M]

Make the majority of the space dog-free. [L]

Look for opportunities to introduce a new pedestrian crossing on Easton Road. [M]

Explore the possibility of linking the spaces together, with a possible re-layout of the road. [M]

0% 50% 100%


Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Base 12 1 8%

1 8%

1 8%

6 50%

3 25%

Upgrade and modernise the play facilities. [M] 3 - -

1 33%

- -

2 67%

- -

Upgrade the Multi-Use-Games-Area to a good standard with associated teen shelter. [M] 3 -

-- -

- -

2 67%

1 33%

Introduce lockable gates to restrict use at night. [L] 2 1 50%

- -

1 50%

- -

- -

New appropriate lighting. [M] 4 - -

- -

- -

2 50%

2 50%

Sparke Evans Park/Avon Walkway – Summary of all investment comments

Counts Analysis %

RespondentsTotal

Not

importantOf little


important

Upgrade and modernise the play facilities. [M]

Upgrade the Multi-Use-Games-Area to a good standard with associated teen shelter. [M]

Introduce lockable gates to restrict use at night. [L]

New appropriate lighting. [M]

0% 50% 100%


Base 17 - -

3 18%

6 35%

4 24%

4 24%

Upgrade footpaths. [L] 5 - -

- -

1 20%

3 60%

1 20%

Introduce information boards. [L] 4 - -

1 25%

2 50%

1 25%

- -

Survey sites for their ecological diversity to inform improvements. [L] 4 -

-- -

2 50%

- -

2 50%

Create allotment space or a community garden within Sparke Evans Park. [M] 4 -

-2

50%1

25%- -

1 25%

Redcross Street – Summary of all investment comments

Cobdon Street – Summary of all investment comments

Upgrade footpaths. [L]

Introduce information boards. [L]

Survey sites for their ecological diversity to inform improvements. [L]

Create allotment space or a community garden within Sparke Evans Park. [M]

0% 50% 100%


Albion Road – Summary of all investment comments

Marsh Lane – Summary of all investment comments

Marsh Lane – Summary of all investment comments

Narroways – Summary of all investment comments

Bloy Square – Summary of all investment comments

All Hallows Road – Summary of all investment comments

ashley, easton and lawrence hill parks and green space investment priorities - december 2011

Documents

spacewheels park

park dog free

bannerman road park

childrens play park

fox road park group

high priority site

bellevue road

creation of dog free