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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Tennyson Park (Assessed by Maria)


Tennyson Park
At the Intersection of Manon and Huntwood.

This is a wonderful park that has a skating area and a basketball court.  There is also a beautiful play structure that is for children aged 3-12 years old.  The park feels safe because there is a fire department across the street and there are other stores close by. I did see a few homeless people living at the park during my visit. Yet on the whole, the park is very well maintained.


Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced?
Yes, there is a play structure for kids under 13 years old.
What play structures are present at this park?                                                         
There are slides, swings, and a spinning wheel.
Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?
It would depend on the time of day since at night it seems like there might be a lot of gang activity here.
What fun stuff is in the park?
There are eight picnics tables as well as two BBQ pits.
What type of terrain is at this park?
There is grass, wood chips, and dirt.
Are there public toilets?
Yes, but the toilets are only open during the afternoon.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?
Yes, in few places you will find graffiti as well as trash.
Are there any park identification signs?
Yes there are a few different signs. One sign discusses park rules: No dogs allowed without a leash, no smoking, and no camping.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area.
I do feel safe in the park during daylight hours because two streets surround it and there is a fire department across the street.
Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?
No, I would not feel safe walking through the park during the night due to the fact that there are multiple homeless people living here.
Does the park feel isolated?
No it does not, but I do not necessarily think that the park always feels safe.
Is there lighting in the park?
Yes the park has lights.

Recommendations:


It would be nice if the water fountain were fixed.

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