Chelsea Park Improvements Questionnaire Results
Summary
There are two scores from the paper questionnaires taking into account that
some people prioritised their top three projects. Both scores have been
considered.
Priority
Paper results no
prioritisation
Paper results with
prioritisation scores
Survey monkey
1
Furniture
Furniture
Path
2
Artwork
Path
Furniture
3
Playkit
Playkit
Artwork
4
Path
All age gym
All age gym
5
All age gym
Artwork
Playkit
Using these results we can work out scores for each project based on the following
scores: 1st priority scores +5
1. Furniture = 14
2nd priority scores +4
2. Path = 11
3rd priority scores +2
4th
priority scores +1
3. Artwork = 8
4. Playkit = 7
5. Gym = 5
5th priority scores 0
Survey monkey results
20 total responses.
1. The most popular improvement idea was to install a new tarmac path linking to
the Brincliffe Edge entrance with 42% people voting this a top priority and 37%
voting it a good idea when funding permits. But 21% thought this wasn’t a good
idea. (79% positive, 21% negative)
2. The second most popular proposal was to install more park furniture. But
people recognised that this could be done when funding permitted, with only 17%
voting it a top priority but 61% voting for it to be done when funding permitted.
22% thought it wasn’t a good idea. (78% positive, 22% negative)
Comments
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benches, not picnic tables
a simple sloping (transparent if possible)roof covered area and space for people to hold workshops eg
early morning chi kung/tai chi classes or similar, community art which will live in the park, a shelter from
the rain. This would be at the top along the edge where football and cricket is sometimes played
picnic tables would be a very good addition to the park
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would be ideal for walkers, and parents with young kids, and elderly
3. Artwork in the park was less clear cut, with an overall positive response of 65%
and 35% negative. But of that 53% thought it was a good idea when funding
permits. (65% positive 35% negative)
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artwork would be lovely - but this can be orchestrated in other ways
also artwork made in the park for the park by park-goers
4. Only 10% voted for all age gym equipment as a top priority, with 32% voting it a
good idea when funding permits and 58% saying it wasn’t a good idea (42%
positive 58% negative)
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see Millhouses and Endcliffe Park, evaluation of their usage
old style indestructible ping pong tables and anything else that encourages people to get together
good for local community adding interest into fitness, and for people who can't afford the gym Activity
for teens.
5. Older children’s play kit was opposed by most of those filling in this survey. 69%
thought it wasn’t a good idea. 26% thought it might be worthwhile funding
permitted but only 5% thought it was a top priority.
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again, see the questionnaire from Endcliffe Park
this will make the park have the same predictable character as every other. see
The main strength of chelsea park is it's 2 hills and undergrowth. These have a great play value albeit
undervalued
Additional comments
1.
The present level of mud on the slopes precludes anybody other than the most ardent walker from
attempting to cross the from the Chelsea Road to the top.
2.
I've used this park for over 25 years and it is fabulous, especially now that the play area for young
children has been so imaginatively done. The covered area is also a well-used spot. I'd like to see
Marion's Meadow nurtured and historically, more planting on the mound and perimeters might be useful
regarding the dreadful sludgy component of the upper area. It is pretty perfect as is but given the longterm usage, paths as indicated on the plans are the only viable consideration even though they're
costly.
3.
Dog walkers are actually the primary users of Chelsea Park (count the number of dog visitors against
the number of children visitors). When the school holidays appear, we are suddenly made to feel like a
nuisance. If you add more expensive play equipment, we'll be made to feel even more unwelcome. We
don't get our voices heard as much as the yummy mummies, because a "Party in the Park" is not a
dog's idea of fun...
4.
A path around the perimeter, as at present on the Chelsea Road side would be very much appreciated
as the grass can be very slippy when wet, preferably around the edges rather than through the middle
of the field, in which case a couple of extra benches may be useful. Too much development of the park
as suggested in the other proposals would ruin a lovely, friendly, local green area.
5.
Apart from being in favour of what would be a very helpful tarmac path down the East side of the park
(as above), I think the park should be left much as it is - a thoroughly pleasant, quiet open space, and
there are few of them in this area. Brincliffe Wood is another, but it's not so accessible to older people.
Could some of the money be used for fencing improvements and maintenance there?
6.
re 3: the steep proposed section of path leading out of the woods down to the path between the little
hills could do with a firm path even though after all the rain it is not muddy. To tarmac over the path
through the woods is not only a waste of money but detrimentally affects the drainage within the woods
and its natural composting process (apart from aesthetically feeling wrong). Saved money could be
spent on workshops see 1. Thanks (andybarco@yahoo.com)
7.
Chelsea Park doesn't need a lot of improvement perhaps some picnic benches near the current
childrens' play area. As a responsible dog owner and a local resident who uses the park on a daily
basis I am concerned that the proposed changes will alter the nature of the park, The vast majority of
users are either young families, who use the playground area or dog walkers. The idea of a path from
the Brincliffe Edge entrance may seem a good idea but it would be a tempting attraction for BMX bikers
and skateboarders so altering the quiet nature of the park. In my view the best way to spend the money
would be to use it to expand the park by clearing and opening up the area behind the Brincliffe Towers
building, which at present is overgrown and inaccessible. And please, please do not put anything on the
flat area at the top of the park , the only flat area where children can play cricket and football.
8.
Out door gym equipment would be excellent to see in the park as is found in many other parks, I think it
would encourage fitness and use of the park in general.
9.
An outdoor Low Profile Dog Fountain would be very beneficial for all round yearly use.
10. Footpath - good for safety and easy access for the disabled, as well as runners. Helps preserve the
grass.
Hot drinks van in the park? A question was asked whether people might like a hot
drinks van to visit the park. This was split with 50% saying yes and 50% saying no.
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Daily - might i suggest contacting Tamper Coffee Bar to tender for the spot
Weekends
mornings
7am-8am
6.30am to 7:15am
Paper Questionnaire Results – 70 total responses
Collecting the paper questionnaire results was a little more complicated. People
were asked to vote for their top three priority projects out of five options: Park
furniture, all age outdoor gym equipment, new tarmac link footpath, artwork in the
park and new play kit.
The difficulty in data collection came because whilst some people marked 3 items,
alternatively some people gave weighting to them with their first, second and third
priorities. In this instance I have collected both sets of data and compared them.
Results from written questionnaires without weighting for 1st-3rd priority (all
votes =1)
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Furniture – 61%
Artwork -48%
Playkit – 40%
Path – 38%
Gym- 37%
Results from written questionnaires with priority weighting, where
1st priority scores 3, 2nd=2, 3rd=1.
1. Furniture - 52
2. Path- 44
3. Playkit- 41
4. All age gym - 37
5. Artwork – 35
Additional comments grouped together by topic
Furniture
picnic tables in the sun
extra seats made of recycled plastic
more furniture is most essential
picnic tables with a cover over top like in botanics
yes to picnic tables no to woodland benches
A bench between mound and big house
Picnic tables a good idea as ground is wet
Benches above mound near wall of big house. Away from east side of park because of dogs
In the sun
furniture near owl
Path
11. tarmac path very necessary
12. path might cut the park in half
13. easier access with pushchairs would be of benefit
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Play kit
14. zipwire on top piece of grass and downhill
15. climbing boulder
16. improvements to play area- too wet and too young
17. playground doesn’t have much for older kids a boulder would be great
18. no to basket swing and zipwire just improve toddler equipment
19. natural things like climbing and tree trunks
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more childrens equipment would encourage us to visit- perhaps also equipment aimed at younger children
putting a kids sitting area in hump
not zipwire they sag quickly
millhouses climbing frame- graves park for great sand pit, Bakewell play area.
playkit on hill in play area
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All age gym
gym popular in endcliffe
all age gym could be good but gets broken in millhouses park
all age gym is used all the time in millhouses check out which ones get broken more easily
would gym equipment get used enough?
yes to mini ski and air walker no to row machine and pull down abs - include pull up bars
all age gym equipment next to playground
Artwork
31. current sculpture is very good
32. art in the park always good
33. the owl is lovely
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Other
Wildlife Trust wooden spoon charity for plans and ideas and give away money each year
clearing the trees by the play park would be great
control the dogs- keep them in a dedicated area
don’t take the children to chelsea park anymore due to colossal amount of dog poo everywhere.
Holes in grass caused by dogs