Children's Play in the Derry City Council Area

Questions for Children and Young People

Derry City Council, ILEX and Derry Children's Commission want to improve play in the Derry City Council area for Children and Young People over the next few years. This survey is for people under 15 years old and is easy to use. It is aimed to give us your views on the area where you live and how good or bad it is.

Q1	Are you a :
		GIRL
		BOY

Q2	How old are you?
	AGE

Q3	Which road / street do you live on? (please don't give the house number)

Q4	Where do you usually play and how would you rate it?
		It's great and I love playing here		It's OK. I like it most of the time		It's boring		I don't use it
	In my garden
	At home
	In my road/street
	In a park
	In my local play area (Swings, slides, climbing frame)
	In a field or woods near to home
	In my friends garden or home
	At an after schools club
	At school in the playground or playing field
	I go to a youth club
	At the Sports Centre/ Community Centre
	I just hang around by the shops

Other (please say)

Q5	What do you like to do the most? (Please select the things you like most)
		Just hanging about with my friends
		Skateboarding, BMX, rollerblading
		Dancing/ music/ gigs or concerts
		Computer/ video games
		Using the open space for exploring, building dens, kick about
		Using outdoor playground or play area in park
		Outdoor sports e.g. football, GAA, rugby, cricket, hockey, tennis
		Arts and craft
		Adventure play (climbing, swinging etc)
		Riding my bike
		Indoor sports e.g. swimming, badminton, indoor football
		Water sports (Canoeing, Sailing)
		Going to the cinema

Other (please say)

Q6	How often do you visit your local park?
		Every Day		Most Days		Once  a Week		Less than once a week		I never use it

Q7	How often do you visit your play area? (swings, slides, climbing frames)
		Every Day		Most Days		Once a Week		Less than once a Week		I never use it

Q8	When playing outside what stops you feeling safe?
		Road traffic
		Being shouted at by adults
		Strangers
		Older Children
		Gangs

Q9	What would your perfect play place have?
		Lots of play equipment
		Adults to keep an eye on things (supervision)
		Away from danger
		Lots of activities
		Place to make dens
		Somewhere for you and your friends to sit and relax
		Somewhere with lots of other people your age
		Organised sports and events
		Lots of trees, flowers and wildlife
		Floodlights for evening use

Other (please say)

Q10	Do you think parents / carers should be encouraged to join in with your play activities?
		Yes		No

Q11	Do you have a disability that affects your chance to play?
		Yes		No

Q12	Does your school run after hours or weekend clubs for you and your friends?
		Yes		No

Q13	In the area where you live could play be better?
		No - I think it's great as it is
		Yes - some bits could be better

Q14	If you answered 'YES' to the Question 13, please tell us what things you think could be better

Thank you very much for helping.

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