Northway Gardens consultation responses

(160 respondents 29.10.13)

During the last 12 months have you visited Northway Gardens?

YES - 83.10

%

NO - 16.90

%

How much do you agree of disagree with the following statements about the playground

The old playground needs updating

The proposed plans are better than the existing playground

The propsosals have the right mix of equipment

The new rubberised surface is better than the current woodchip surface

The new plans to have a dedicated picnic area is a good idea

The introduction of new park benches are a good idea

Overall, I am happy with the proposed plans

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

98

96

88

90

81

94

95

2

4

12

10

19

6

5

DisagreeAgree

* The key disagreement was mainly regarding the picnic tables

Do you take your children to the playground in Northway Gardens?

81%

19%

Yes No

How old are the children who use Northway Gardens

87%

13%

Under 6 yrs old

Over 6 yrs old

The order of preference of equipment

1. Multi level elephant unit2. Swings3. Rocking ship4. Roundabout5. Imagination Panels6. Seesaw7. Ladybird activity unit8. Stepping Stones

Do you think you would use the picnic area?

63%

16%

21%

Yes

No

Don't know

What type of seating would you prefer

18%

53%

29%

Benches wihtout a back support

Benches with a back support

A mixture of both

How far do you life from Northway Gardens?

84%

10%6% Up to 10 minutes walk

10 to 20 minutes walk Over 20 minutes walk