![]() Within its 200 acres of parkland are several hidden gardens, a boating lake, and even a children’s zoo, making it one of the city’s most interesting parks. On the southern bank of London’s River Thames sits Battersea Park, a protected green space that first opened to the public in 1854. The vast majority of people have treated our parks with respect because they value the spaces and the care that goes in to maintaining them.The coronavirus pandemic took away Qin Xie’s freedom to travel, but playing tourist in a much-loved park right at her doorstep brought that joy back. We have kept toilets open throughout with a strict cleaning routine and this has been really appreciated by those visiting the Park. “The biggest negative for people using parks during lockdown has been a lack of toilet facilities. We know that parks can save health services millions of pounds because they can prevent problems and it is essential we build on this and keep that connection with our communities going. “The results show that young people especially have discovered how important they are to their physical and mental well-being. Many have discovered parks like ours during lockdown and will continue to use them in the future. We welcome millions of visitors each year but there are still local people who don’t think these gardens, wetlands and pastures are for them. “People had taken parks for granted and perhaps forgotten what incredible spaces they are. Mark Camley, Executive Director of Parkland and Operations for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, said that he was proud that the 560-acre park has played such an important part during the crisis. When asked about Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park specifically 73 per cent said it was at the heart of the community and an important asset for London during lockdown. It is the connection parks are forming with their local communities which makes parks one of the positives to come out of the pandemic crisis. The survey showed that during lockdown 60 per cent have been visiting their local park at least twice a week with only 11 per cent visiting less than once every two weeks. The Park will show its support with a message of support on London Stadium’s giant outdoor screen. The results come from a survey of 1,000 people living in London and the south east released on World Urban Parks’ “Go Green for Parks” Day (30 June 2020) in recognition of the vital work park staff have made during the pandemic. ![]() Only 23 per cent of those surveyed felt the risk of infection was a drawback to visiting a park. However, the data shows that parks have had a positive impact on improving physical health for 70 per cent and mental health for 73 per cent. 37 per cent of respondents said lockdown has had a negative impact on their physical health and 47 per cent say it has affected their mental health. Parks have been an invaluable lifeline for many people struggling during lockdown with government statistics showing 1 in 8 UK households lacking a garden. Ladybird love at the QEII Olympic PArk (c) Tim Webb Younger people are discovering the benefits of park life with 72 per cent of 25 to 34 year olds surveyed saying they will visit more than they did before the pandemic. The popularity of local parks soared during lockdown with more than 70 per cent of users saying open spaces had a positive impact on their physical and mental health.Īs Covid continues to ravage our communities, six out of ten people say they will continue to visit their local parks more than they did before Covid-19 hit.
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