Improvements for Principle 3

To support Parks Friends, volunteering and opportunities for children.

• Respondents suggest engaging closely with children and young people (16%), as well as better advertising and communication (13%), to support Parks Friends, volunteering and opportunities for children
• Respondents would also like more green community events and volunteering initiatives (8%), as well as more park rangers and other staff, to facilitate learning and ensure parks are a safe space for getting involved (6%)

This table shows how respondents feel the council could help improve things in this area, relating to the principle ‘to support Parks Friends, volunteering and opportunities for children’:
16% suggest engaging closely with children/ young people, such as school trips or work experience
13% suggest better advertising/ communication about what’s available and who Park Friends are
8% suggest more green community events and volunteering initiatives, such as litter picking and planting days
6% suggest more park rangers/ other staff, for example to facilitate learning or make it a safe space
4% suggest working with all sections of community to encourage volunteering, education and usage
3% suggest community growing areas with allocated budget, such as allotments, gardening clubs, and orchards
3% suggest better play equipment for all ages, such as being well-maintained or a wider range of sports
3% suggest more arts/ entertainment events (amateur or professional)
3% suggest learning and information boards/ signs in the parks
3% suggest the council should help with set-up of new groups/ support existing ones
2% suggest dedicated funding
2% suggest specific areas for different needs, such as dog-free, quiet, or sensory areas
1% suggest other park infrastructure, such as groups of benches, barbecue stations, or drinking water fountains
3% suggest other improvements
48% left no relevant comment