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Parks and Play Strategy Public Consultation

Broxtowe Borough Council is refreshing its Parks and Play Strategy to guide the future development, management and improvement of parks and play spaces across the Borough. The existing strategy (2017–2025) has delivered significant improvements; however, changing community needs, increased expectations around accessibility and inclusivity, and a growing focus on health, wellbeing and environmental sustainability mean that a refreshed approach is needed.

The new strategy will provide a clear framework to improve the quality, accessibility and resilience of our parks and play spaces, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of residents now and in the future. It will also help shape investment priorities and support the delivery of inclusive, safe and engaging spaces across Broxtowe.

This questionnaire forms part of the public consultation on the current draft strategy. The consultation will run from 22 July 2026 to 30 September 2026. You can take part by completing the survey online here. Alternatively, you can fill in a paper copy and return it to the Council using the pre-paid envelope provided.

Paper copies of the consultation are available at:

· Beeston Council Offices

· Bramcote Leisure Centre

Your views will help shape and guide investment, into the Borough’s Parks and Play areas. Thank you for your support.
1.Are you responding to this consultation as a:
2.If you are responding on behalf of an organisation, what is the name of that organisation?
3.Do you use play spaces in Broxtowe?
4.On average, how often do you visit / experience the following types of parks and play space in Broxtowe?
At least once a day
A couple of times a week
Every week
Every few weeks
Every month
Less than once a month
Never
Equipped play park
Youth space e.g. skate park, bmx track, teen shelter, basketball hoop
Other informal play elements e.g. deadwood logs, woodland, bouldering rocks
Informal open space/park with no play equipment or elements
5.If you visit parks and play spaces outside Broxtowe, why?
6.How long does it take you to travel to the park or play area you most commonly use?
7.How do you usually get there? (Tick as many as apply)
8.What benefits do you get from playing in the parks and play spaces in Broxtowe? Score your answers below with 1 being no benefit and 5 being a major benefit?
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5
Physical health benefits
Mental health/wellbeing benefits
Educational benefits
Opportunities to connect with nature
Opportunities for socialising
Other
9.Which (if any) of the following challenges prevent you using parks and play spaces in Broxtowe? (tick all that apply)
10.How important do you think the following themes are for play in Broxtowe? Score your answers below with 1 being no benefit and 5 being a major benefit.
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Inclusive and community-orientated
Active and healthy
Supporting wellbeing and development
Nature and climate-positive
11.Which of the theme recommendations on the enhancement of parks and play provision in chapter 7 do you think should be prioritised? Please choose 3 answers.
12.Are there any theme recommendations on the enhancement of parks and play in chapter 7 that you do not support? (tick all that apply)
13.Do you have any ideas/suggestions for further enhancements that could be included within the Parks and Play Strategy?
14.Please let us know if there is anything else you would like to tell us about Parks and Play within Broxtowe. This could be things you like, dislike, or anything else you would like to say.