PLAYGROUND SURVEY – RESULTS

The Firle Community Association (FCA) conducted a survey from the 23rd to 28th June on behalf of the Village Hall and Playing Fields Committee (VHFPC). The objective was to seek the community’s views on the upgrade of the playground, in support of the VHPFC grant funding application. for the project. The online survey was open to all the of the community, not just FCA members.

THE RESPONSE

  • 110 replies were received
  • The 46-65 year old age group gave the most responses, 48 people (44%)
  • Only 4 responses were from those younger than 25 years
  • A 78% majority, 86 people, have children (not necessarily their own!) that they would like to take to the Playground

THE CHILDREN

  • Not one respondent was neutral or negative on the children’s equipment improvements.
  • Of the 86 parents/carers, 30 have children that go to Firle CE Primary School
  • Few children are less than 2 years old, whilst the 2-5 year age group is a little larger
  • The majority of the children 62%, are older than 5 years
  • 68% of respondents with children have children over age 5 years

THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

  • The preferred new equipment choice was very clear
  • The “extras” that could be included also has some favourites
  • Shade, seating for carers, and a mini picnic/play table were popular choices

PLAYGROUND UTILISATION

  • Of those with children 73 % said they would use the playground once a week or more
  • 45% said they would use it 2 or 3 times a week
  • 6% would use it less than monthly
  • For those with children, there are mixed feelings about adding adult fitness equipment

ADULT FITNESS EQUIPMENT

  • From all respondents, the question about adding this equipment had a mixed response
  • Equipment preference was also evenly spread, apart from not having a Walker 
  • Expected utilisation of the adult equipment was less than that of the children, with 44% saying they would use it less than once a month 

AN OUTDOOR FACILITY

  • There was some negative sentiment, but the majority 74% were in favour
  • This is not part of the current project, but a future option for consideration

COMMENTS

  • 54 people added comments and feedback
  • A selection can be viewed using the link below, some edited for brevity

and FINALLY, thank you all very much