Voices for Improvements:
Local resident groups have been pressing for facilities & opportunities for young people (13-18 years) as a matter of priority. Haringey parks managers have also recognised and promoted solutions within the park to meet this important need, as have the police.
Sports Development:
We need park keepers/park development workers to promote greater use of facilities eg running sports leagues or competitions for basketball, tennis, cricket or football. This would be especially important in developing use of sports by young people locally. As well as meeting the needs of young people for a variety of sporting activities this could be a preventative measure re anti-social behaviour.
Renovation:
Tennis courts, basketball area and fences all rundown parts broken-nets-fences, surfaces-and no lighting. These all need renovation.
Other New Facilities for Young People:
Toilets/dressing rooms for sports users (could be part of community/cafe complex).
Regain more area for park/playground by adding area occupied by depot for instance.
Maximise use of present buildings and facilities.
Redesign whole playarea and sports areas maybe creating a sports zone and separate playareas. |
