Local Resident Survey

Public Consultation Survey of Open Space, Sport and Recreation

Walsall Council has commissioned Strategic Leisure to find out what you think about the Borough's open spaces, sport and recreation facilities. The results of this research will help to inform our future plans and will be sued to support decisions made to improve the service we provide.

Q1	How often, if at all, do you use or visit any of the following in the Borough of Walsall?
Q1			*Almost Every Day*	*At Least Once a Week*	*About Once a Month*	*Within the Last 6 Month*	*Within the Last Year*	*Never Used*	*Does not Apply/Don't Know*
		Parks and gardens
		Natural greenspace e.g. woodlands, nature reserve / wildlife area

		Outdoor sports facilities e.g. playing field, cricket ground
		Amenity Greenspace e.g. areas of open space and mown grass in housing areas

		Cemeteries and churchyards
		Green corridors e.g. former disused railway line, canal towpath, riverside walk

If you do visit, what is your normal mode of transport when travelling to each of the following? (Please tick the ONE that makes up the majority of your journey)

Parks and gardens

Walk

Drive

Public Transport

Cycle

Does not Apply/Don't Know

How long does it normally take for you to travel to each of the following nearest your home?

Park or garden

Less than 5 mins

6-10 mins

11-20 mins

21-30 mins

31-60 mins

More than 60 mins

Don't Know

Q4	Thinking about the facility nearest your home, is the time it takes you to travel there acceptable?
Q4			*Yes*	No	*Don't Know*
		Parks and gardens
		Natural green space

What do you think of the QUALITY of the following within the Borough?

Parks and gardens

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

I Don't Use Any

Please indicate your reasons for visiting or using open space, sport and recreation facilities in the Borough: (Please tick all that apply)

To go for a walk / exercise

To relax or think

To meet friends

To walk the dog

To take family

To get some fresh air

Take a shortcut

Guided walks/talks

To lose weight

To participate in sport

To attend events

To see birds or wildlife

To visit the play area

Use of cafe

To eat/drink

Children/family outing

For peace and quiet

Informal games

To improve health/keep fit

To cycle

To watch sport

Visit grave / pay respects

Feed the birds/ducks

Picnic/barbeque

Enjoy entertainment

Other, please specify

When considering open space, sport and recreation facilities in the Borough, how would you rate each of the following?

Standard of cleanliness

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

Very Poor

No Opinion

Q8	How much of a problem, if at all, are each of the following in the Borough's open spaces?
Q8			*A Very Big Problem*	*A Fairly Big Problem*	*Not a Very Big Problem*	*Not a Problem at All*	*No Opinion*
		Anti-social behaviour
		Vandalism
		Dog fouling
		Graffiti
		Litter

Do you think that there is enough publicly accessible open space in the Borough?

Please tick one

Yes

If No, please provide further details:

Q10

Do you think that there is enough indoor sports provision in the Borough? (Please tick only ONE)

Please tick one

Yes

If No, please provide further details:

Q11	Is there anything that prevents you from visiting or using open space, sport and recreation provision in the Borough? (Please tick all boxes that apply below)
Q11
		Lack of facilities
		Too far away
		Vandalism and graffiti
		Dog fouling
		Age /disability
		Lack of car parking
		Lack of transport to get there
		No one to go with
		Facility availability
		Too many roads to cross
		Concern about my personal safety
		Quality of facilities
		Lack of disabled access /facilities
		Lack of information
		Prefer to visit other provision elsewhere
		Fear of anti-social behaviour
		Limiting long term illness or old age
		Nothing puts me off or prevents me

Other, please state:

Q12	Please tell us any comments you would like to raise about any specific sites/facilities you often visit in the Borough: (Please comment below)

ABOUT YOU

The following questions are voluntary. Information you provide will be shared with Walsall Council for the purpose of service monitoring and improvement, to enable the Council to respond to specific issues raised. Data will not be used for any other purpose apart from those set out above. Your opinions will not be linked to anything that could identify you.

Q13

Are you?

Male

Female

Other, please specify:

Q16

Do you consider yourself to be disabled? The Disability Discrimination Act defines disability as: 'A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities.'

Yes

Other, please state:

Thank you on behalf of Walsall Council for taking the time to complete this survey.

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