Tennyson Park (Assessed by Maria)

Tennyson Park

Manon and Huntwood

As I approached Tennyson Park, I noticed that the park isn’t tailored to teens. There is a beautiful play structure at the park. However, the play structure is for those ages 3-12 years old. However, if the play structure isn't right for you, there is a skate park and a basketball court at the Tennyson Park. It is a wonderful park, but isn't necessarily the safest. The neighborhood isn't the best and can feel unsafe at times. Sometimes you will run into homeless wondering around the park.

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers? If so, are play areas fenced? 
Yes, a play structure for kids under 13 years old.             
What play structures are present at this park?      
Slides, swings and a spinning wheel.
Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?
Depending on what time of day. Because there are a lots of gang related people at the park, I would not feel safe or enjoy the park during the later hours of the day.
What fun stuff is in the park?
Eight picnics tables, two BBQ pits.
What type of terrain is at this park?
Grass, wood chips and dirt.
Are there public toilets?
Yes  not always open, only during the afternoon.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?
Yes, in few places you will find graffiti, a little trash.     
Are there any park identification signs? 
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. Do you feel comfortable at this park?
Not really a safe space in the park but it’s surrounded by two streets, a fire department across the street and a big field.      
Would you feel safe walking through the park at night? Please explain your answer.
No i wouldn’t feel safe walking through the park at night time, for the fact that few homeless stay there at night time
Does the park feel isolated?                                                                                        
No it don’t feel isolated, but it do need more safety on it.
Is there lighting in the park?
Yes the park do got lights around, but the lights will sometimes turn on.
Do you have any recommendations for how this park could be bettered?
Fix  the water fountain because its not working like we want to.                         

East Ave. Park (Assessed by Adrien)

East Ave. Park 

3221 East Ave

Park Assessment

      Is there a play structure for toddlers?
No. The park is appropriate for ages of 5-12. And the area is fenced.
What play structures are present at this park?
There is a play structure adult and toddler swings.
Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?
Maybe. I would enjoy the park if I was with a group of friends. Otherwise, the place is too quiet for me like people playing and music. But it’s nice for older people who like a nice quiet place.
What fun stuff is in the park?
There are picnic tables, BBQ grills there, and benches around the park. There is a trail around the park about ½ mile long as well as horse shoe pits, a basketball court, and huge field.
What type of terrain is at this park?
There is grass, cement trail on the park and woodchips. The trail starts out as paved trail, but eventually turns into a dirt trail.
Are there public toilets?
There are public toilets and they are well maintained.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?
There is no graffiti or vandalism in the park.
Is the park well maintained?
The park is very well maintained.  It is nice to look at.
Are there any park identification signs?
There are 3-4 park identification signs.

Park Safety

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area. Do you feel comfortable at this park?
The surrounding park is very nice and peaceful and it is nice to be here because it is shady too.
Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?
Maybe. With friends here I doubt that anything would happen here but there are some scary noises that can scare you.
Does the park feel isolated?
Not at all, the park is very open.
Is there lighting in the park?
No. there is no lighting here.  

Recommendations

Do you have any recommendations for how this park could be bettered?
Put more lights more grills and they should also put more cement because it is muddy when wet.

Schafer Park (Assessed by Veronica)

Schafer Park
Evergreen and Flamingo

        When I was walking through the park, I noticed that beautiful plants and trees surround the park. There are two play structures at the park, one for toddlers and the other for kids. I thought the park was really nice and if I was a little kid I would love to go there to play with my friends. Perfect for kids.

Park Assessment

 Is there a play structure for toddlers?
Yes, the park is fenced and there are two play structures.
What play structures are present at this park?
Slides, bars, monkey bars
Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?
No, it is a park meant for toddlers rather than teens.
What fun stuff is in the park?
Benches, picnic tables, open space, many trees
What type of terrain is at this park?
Grass, sand, pavement, woodchips
Are there public toilets?
No

Maintenance:

 Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?
There is some graffiti on the pavement
 Is the park well maintained?
Yes
Are there any park identification signs?
Yes

Park Safety

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area. Do you feel comfortable at this park?
Yes
Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?
Yes, the park is in a nice and calm neighborhood.
]Does the park feel isolated?
Yes
Is there lighting in the park?
Yes  

Recommendations

Do you have any recommendations for how this park could be bettered?
Cover up the graffiti because it is not appropriate for kids to see.

Fairview Park (Assessed by Adrien)

Fairview Park 

2841 Romagnola

Park Assessment

Is there a play structure for toddlers?
No. The play structure is appropriate for ages of 4-8 years old. The park is fenced. Also, the park is enclosed by the surrounding houses and trees.
What play structures are present at this park?
Slides, swings, and monkey bars
Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?
No. The park is more appropriate for kids and not teens. However, there is a basketball court for those who enjoy playing basketball.
What fun stuff is in the park?
Picnic tables and some trashcans are provided, but there are no BBQ grills. Also, there is a basketball court. 
What type of terrain is at this park?
There is grass, woodchips, and cement court.
Are there public toilets?
No. There are no public bathrooms.

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?
No. The park is very well maintained.
Is the park well maintained?
Yes. The park is very well maintained and it is very green.
Are there any park identification signs?
There are two park identification signs.

Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area. Do you feel comfortable at this park?
The park looks safe but it is too small and there is only one entrance and exit. Also, there the park is located in an isolated area where there are not a lot of people present. Plus the park is closed at night.
Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?
No because there is no lighting provided at the park. However, there isn’t a need for lighting because the park is not opened at night.
Does the park feel isolated?
Yes. The park does feel isolated because the park is on a dead end street. So not a lot of people know about the park but it looks nice during the day.
Is there lighting in the park?
The park has only one light but that is because the park is closed at night. Therefore, lighting isn’t really necessary.

Recommendations:

Do you have any recommendations for how this park could be bettered?
The park is very nice, so I would recommend that they provide lighting to attract more people to the park.

Longwood Park (Assessed by Veronica)

Longwood Park
748 Longwood Ave.

When I arrived, I noticed a pole that contained trash bags for dog owners to pick up after their dogs. Also, there are many trashcans provided for one to throw it away their trash. As I walked around I saw a man walking his dogs, but he did not even bother to pick up after his dog and the smell was disturbing. Despite the bags provided to dog owners, some will continue to disregard the fact that they have to pick up after their dogs. As I continued to walk around the park, I noticed the nice grass area with lighting surrounding the area and thought that this that would be a nice place to hang out with a group of friends. 

Park Assessment

 Is there a play structure for toddlers?

Yes but it is not fenced.

What play structures are present at this park?

Swings, slides, climbing wall

Would you enjoy hanging out in the park?

No, there is not a lot of things for one to do at the park unless one wants to play basketball.

What fun stuff is in the park?

Basketball court, a couple of picnic tables, 2 bbq pits, some benches, some open space

What type of terrain is at this park?

Grass, dirt, woodchips, pavement

Are there public toilets?

No

Maintenance:

Is there graffiti, vandalism, or litter at this park?
There is some graffiti on the benches
 Is the park well maintained?
It seems pretty clean
Are there any park identification signs?
Yes
Park Safety:

Please comment on the safety of the park and the surrounding area. Do you feel comfortable at this park?
It felt a little bit uncomfortable when I was walking around because I felt like I was being watched.
Would you feel safe walking through the park at night?
No, since I do not feel comfortable walking through the park during the day I do not think it would be any better later at night.
Does the park feel isolated?
Yes
Is there lighting in the park?
Yes  

Recommendations:

Do you have any recommendations for how this park could be bettered?
Some of the benches are a little bit old and need to be replaced.