Play_Park_Strategy_2021-2030

61 Safety and risk management: Play parks with items that raise safety issues or constant repair being the number one priority; Inclusivity and accessibility: need to provide equitable access and inclusivity to children with a disability to play parks, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act; The need to address gaps in rural provision , such as a lack of play parks in areas that are currently not well catered for; The hierarchy level of the play park , with higher priority generally being given to Destination and Neighbourhood Equipped Areas of Play on the basis that these playgrounds should draw from a wider catchment and benefit a larger number of people in the community; The ‘Play Value’ score as identified by the independent consultant and confirmed by the Play Plan Delivery Team; and The value and use of the area where the play park is located , with higher priority generally being given to areas of higher use or have the potential to attract larger numbers of users. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Within the Play Plan a work priority will be established on the following assessment criteria: Safety and Risk Management Inclusivity and accessibility The need to address gaps in rural provision The hierarchy level of the play park The 'Play Value' score The Council recognises the importance of exploring opportunities and developing partnering arrangements with other Bodies for example, within the district there are play parks in the ownership and maintenance of the Education Authority. Partnership working