“You Said, We Did” Aden Country Park Community Consultation Feedback

“You Said, We Did”

Aden Country Park Community Consultation Feedback

Improvements to Current FacilitiesPaths & Signage

“Paths need to be improved, better signposted, mapped & promoted” “Improve signs for walks within park”

Toilets – Park, Coach House, Café & Museum“Toilets need updating”; “Toilets resemble an Australian dunny!!”

“More toilets needed throughout park i.e. near Play Area”; “Toilets close at 4.30pm - but park open till 10 pm”

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum & Café“Museum & café buildings are dark and unwelcoming”

“Building maintenance is a disgrace, external painting of buildings required”

Aden Theatre – Inside Farming Museum“The Aden Theatre is attractive but has become very expensive”

“There is a lack of indoor space for events”“Weekend and evening events in theatre in and out of season”

Aden Café /Restaurant“Better choice for kids in Café”

“Café is too dark; too expensive, and needs decorating/enlarging”“Would use more if more indoor children activities”

Introduction of New FacilitiesAnimals in Aden Country Park“Farm animals/small zoo/children’s farm”

“Would love to see a petting zoo”; “More things for the kids to do”

Aden Country Park Shop“Proper arts/crafts shop with local products & demonstrations”;

“Gift shop selling local produce”; “Gift shop for children”“Souvenirs for coach trips or holiday makers”

Allotments & Community Gardens“Allotments for the local community”

“Introduce wildflower meadows for biodiversity““Plant & shrub sales, nursery, gardening advice”

Activities & EventsType & Frequency of Activities & Events

“More events with interest to local people”“I'd have participated in existing activities had I known they were on offer”

Marketing & PromotionFacilities & Events Marketing

“More advertising of events and facilities needed” “I wasn’t aware of what exists but happily travel to Dundee and St Andrews

parks with good events”

Other Improvements

Friends of Aden Country Park; Green Flag Award; 21st Century Arboretum; Dredging of Lake; New Bridge; SANDS Garden

Opportunities, Awards & Improvements to Facilities

Further Community FeedbackThings we like about Aden:•“A wonderful facility”•“Tidy Park, well kept, safe feeling about it”•“Lucky to have it on our doorstep”•“A lovely quiet area for a walk”•"Fab facility"•"Excellent facility which I hope is not affected by cuts"•"Most beautiful park”•"Had a lovely visit - will recommend to friends"

What could be better:•“Longer opening times for facilities”•"Would use more if more indoor children activities“•“Car park should be free”•“It's a bit boring”•“Covered area for picnics/concerts”•“Farming Museum is out-dated”•“More facilities for young people“•“More outdoor seating, toilets, bins”•“Great resource that could be developed more”

In Conclusion