KMP improvements concept ideas phase one

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Kensington Memorial Park Improvements

The Council is considering what improvements it can make to Kensington Memorial Park as part of its Parks Strategy. No plans have been drafted yet but there are concept ideas which we would like to get people's views on. These ideas include changes to buildings and sports pitches, and exit points in the park. One concepts is to replace the existing football pitch with an artificial pitch and flood lighting to allow for greater use of the pitch. The memorial garden, playground, and the wet play area will not be included in any changes; they will remain as they are now. As a starting point, the Council is asking park users, local residents and other stakeholders what they think about the park as it is now, and about their views about some ideas for change.

To help us gauge views about the park please take 5 minutes to complete the survey.

How frequently do you visit Kensington Memorial Park?

Every day

At least once a week

At least once a month

Less frequently

I don't use Kensington Memorial Park

	Please state

At present changing facilities, public toilets and the cafe/kiosk as well as maintenance buildings are separate buildings and are in need of upgrade. Please tick the statement below which best reflects your views.

All the facilities should be housed in a single multi-purpose building.

All the facilities, except the maintenance/storage areas, should be in a single multi-purpose building.

Public toilets and changing facilities should be in one building and everything else housed in another building.

Public toilets and the cafe/kiosk should be in the same building and everything else housed in another building.

All the buildings should be separate as they are now.

Don't know

Other

	Please state

Q4	Thinking about roughly where the buildings are located i.e. towards the middle of the park, indicate your view about the locations...
Q4		About the right location	Not in the right area and should be relocated
	Public toilets	Public toilets About the right location	Public toilets Not in the right area and should be relocated

	Changing facilities	Changing facilities About the right location	Changing facilities Not in the right ara and should be relocated

	Cafe/kiosk	Cafe/kiosk About the right location	Cafe/kiosk Not in the right ara and should be relocated

	Maintenance/Storage	Maintenance/Storage About the right location	Maintenance/Storage Not in the right ara and should be relocated

	If you indicated 'relocated' please say where you think the facilities should be located.

The quality of the surface of the football pitch in the park is often poor as the grass is worn and it is prone to being muddy in wet weather making it less accessible and less attractive as a sports playing space. One way to overcome these issues is to install an artificial turf pitch and flood lighting.

Q5	Which of the following represents your view most accurately:
Q5		Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree not disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
	An artificial turf pitch replacing one of the grass pitches will be a good asset for the park.	An artificial turf pitch replacing one of the grass pitches will be a good asset for the park. Strongly agree	An artificial turf pitch replacing one of the grass pitches will be a good asset for the park. Agree	An artificial turf pitch replacing one of the grass pitches will be a good asset for the park. Neither agree not disagree	An artificial turf pitch replacing one of the grass pitches will be a good asset for the park. Disagree	An artificial turf pitch replacing one of the grass pitches will be a good asset for the park. Strongly disagree

	I would prefer that the park maintains all of its natural grass pitches.	I would prefer that the park maintains all of its natural grass pitches. Strongly agree	I would prefer that the park maintains all of its natural grass pitches. Agree	I would prefer that the park maintains all of its natural grass pitches. Neither agree not disagree	I would prefer that the park maintains all of its natural grass pitches. Disagree	I would prefer that the park maintains all of its natural grass pitches. Strongly disagree

	I am concerned that an artificial turf pitch will limit the range of activities that part of the park can be used for e.g. picnics and informal play	I am concerned that an artificial turf pitch will limit the range of activities that part of the park can be used for e.g. picnics and informal play Strongly agree	I am concerned that an artificial turf pitch will limit the range of activities that part of the park can be used for e.g. picnics and informal play Agree	I am concerned that an artificial turf pitch will limit the range of activities that part of the park can be used for e.g. picnics and informal play Neither agree not disagree	I am concerned that an artificial turf pitch will limit the range of activities that part of the park can be used for e.g. picnics and informal play Disagree	I am concerned that an artificial turf pitch will limit the range of activities that part of the park can be used for e.g. picnics and informal play Strongly disagree

	I am concerned about the impact an artificial turf pitch will have on local residents overlooking the park.	I am concerned about the impact an artificial turf pitch will have on local residents overlooking the park. Strongly agree	I am concerned about the impact an artificial turf pitch will have on local residents overlooking the park. Agree	I am concerned about the impact an artificial turf pitch will have on local residents overlooking the park. Neither agree not disagree	I am concerned about the impact an artificial turf pitch will have on local residents overlooking the park. Disagree	I am concerned about the impact an artificial turf pitch will have on local residents overlooking the park. Strongly disagree

	I am concerned about the impact perimeter fencing around an artificial pitch will have on park users and on local residents overlooking the park.	I am concerned about the impact perimeter fencing around an artificial pitch will have on park users and on local residents overlooking the park. Strongly agree	I am concerned about the impact perimeter fencing around an artificial pitch will have on park users and on local residents overlooking the park. Agree	I am concerned about the impact perimeter fencing around an artificial pitch will have on park users and on local residents overlooking the park. Neither agree not disagree	I am concerned about the impact perimeter fencing around an artificial pitch will have on park users and on local residents overlooking the park. Disagree	I am concerned about the impact perimeter fencing around an artificial pitch will have on park users and on local residents overlooking the park. Strongly disagree

	I am concerned about the impact of flood lighting on local residents overlooking the park.	I am concerned about the impact of flood lighting on local residents overlooking the park. Strongly agree	I am concerned about the impact of flood lighting on local residents overlooking the park. Agree	I am concerned about the impact of flood lighting on local residents overlooking the park. Neither agree not disagree	I am concerned about the impact of flood lighting on local residents overlooking the park. Disagree	I am concerned about the impact of flood lighting on local residents overlooking the park. Strongly disagree

	An artificial turf pitch is not as good for the environment as a grass pitch.	An artificial turf pitch is not as good for the environment as a grass pitch. Strongly agree	An artificial turf pitch is not as good for the environment as a grass pitch. Agree	An artificial turf pitch is not as good for the environment as a grass pitch. Neither agree not disagree	An artificial turf pitch is not as good for the environment as a grass pitch. Disagree	An artificial turf pitch is not as good for the environment as a grass pitch. Strongly disagree

	If you have any other comments to make about an artificial turf pitch in the park please add them in the space provided.

Q6	If an artificial pitch with floodlighting is installed, what do you think the operating hours should be? Tick all that apply.
Q6		Whenever needed	Morning (9am-12pm)	Early afternoon (12pm-3pm)	Mid-late afternoon (3pm-6pm)	Early evening (6pm-8pm)	Late evening (8pm-10pm)	Other
	Monday - Friday	Monday - Friday Whenever needed	Monday - Friday Morning (9am-12pm)	Monday - Friday Early afternoon (12pm-3pm)	Monday - Friday Mid-late afternoon (3pm-6pm)	Monday - Friday Early evening (6pm-8pm)	Monday - Friday Late evening (8pm-10pm)	Monday - Friday Other

	Saturday	Saturday Whenever needed	Saturday Morning (9am-12pm)	Saturday Early afternoon (12pm-3pm)	Saturday Mid-late afternoon (3pm-6pm)	Saturday Early evening (6pm-8pm)	Saturday Late evening (8pm-10pm)	Saturday Other

	Sunday	Sunday Whenever needed	Sunday Morning (9am-12pm)	Sunday Early afternoon (12pm-3pm)	Sunday Mid-late afternoon (3pm-6pm)	Sunday Early evening (6pm-8pm)	Sunday Late evening (8pm-10pm)	Sunday Other

	If other please indicate

Thinking about access arrangements if an artificial turf pitch is introduced in the park, what do you think the best evening access/early morning access arrangements are to the pitch when the rest of the park is closed?

Access via St Mark's Road

Access via Oakworth Road

Don't know

Other

	If other please state

Taking everything into account, are you in favour of the proposal to replace an existing grass pitch with an artificial turf pitch in Kensington Memorial Park?

Yes

Don't know

Q9	If you have any other comments to make about the idea of replacing the grass pitch with an artificial pitch please use the space provided.

Q10	If you have other comments or suggestions about Kensington Memorial Park please add them below.

About you

Q11

Are you...

Male

Female

Q13

How do you identify yourself?

White

Black or Black British

Asian or Asian British

Mixed

Any other group

	Please state, others answers

Q14

Do you have any long term illness, health problems, or disability which limits your daily activities?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Q15	Are you now, or have you previously been, a member of any of the following?
Q15		Currently a member	Previously been a member
	Local sports group e.g. football team	Local sports group e.g. football team Currently a member	Local sports group e.g. football team Previously been a member

	Local community group	Local community group Currently a member	Local community group Previously been a member

	Residents' Association	Residents' Association Currently a member	Residents' Association Previously been a member

	School group that uses the park	School group that uses the park Currently a member	School group that uses the park Previously been a member

Q16	Please provide your full postcode (this will help us group responses in order to compare findings from different areas).

How we use your information:

The personal information you provide will be handled by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The information will be used to understand the views of park users and others on improvements for Kensington Memorial Park. Where you have supplied your postcode, this may be used to map responses and to better understand the views of people from different locations near to the park. Your information will not be shared with any other department or organisation.