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Sheffield City Council are exploring potential developments to the green space that includes Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood, and we need your input! Carterknowle Park is the green space that used to be known as Bannerdale Fields and essentially sits in between Holt House School, Mercia School and the new Barratts housing development at the end of St Oswalds Way. Spring Wood is the woodland that sits to the south of the site behind the Avant Homes development on Abbeydale Road.
There is funding allocated to Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood and we are looking to find out more about how people feel about the current space and learn what improvements could be made to help encourage more people to access the health and wellbeing benefits of using Sheffield's parks and greenspaces.
Sheffield City Council have been working in partnership with the Friends of Carterknowle Park over the last 5 years to make improvements to the green space. If you would like to contact the Friends group please email friendsofckpark@gmail.com or visit the Friends Facebook page.
Following the consultation results, this page will remain updated and will host the consultation feedback and updates on any project progress. The News Feed will also provide updates on the improvement project and general items about the park. Stay tuned to keep up to date with plans for Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood!
What were the aims of this consultation:
- Explore what people currently like and value about Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood.
- Hear your thoughts on potential improvements you would like to see at this green space. This will span across sporting opportunities to ecological developments.
- Gather ideas, thoughts and feedback on the project to influence next steps.
For feedback on the consultation results please see below for a brief overview and in the 'Documents' tab on the right for a full report on results.
Sheffield City Council are exploring potential developments to the green space that includes Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood, and we need your input! Carterknowle Park is the green space that used to be known as Bannerdale Fields and essentially sits in between Holt House School, Mercia School and the new Barratts housing development at the end of St Oswalds Way. Spring Wood is the woodland that sits to the south of the site behind the Avant Homes development on Abbeydale Road.
There is funding allocated to Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood and we are looking to find out more about how people feel about the current space and learn what improvements could be made to help encourage more people to access the health and wellbeing benefits of using Sheffield's parks and greenspaces.
Sheffield City Council have been working in partnership with the Friends of Carterknowle Park over the last 5 years to make improvements to the green space. If you would like to contact the Friends group please email friendsofckpark@gmail.com or visit the Friends Facebook page.
Following the consultation results, this page will remain updated and will host the consultation feedback and updates on any project progress. The News Feed will also provide updates on the improvement project and general items about the park. Stay tuned to keep up to date with plans for Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood!
What were the aims of this consultation:
- Explore what people currently like and value about Carterknowle Park and Spring Wood.
- Hear your thoughts on potential improvements you would like to see at this green space. This will span across sporting opportunities to ecological developments.
- Gather ideas, thoughts and feedback on the project to influence next steps.
For feedback on the consultation results please see below for a brief overview and in the 'Documents' tab on the right for a full report on results.
The summary findings from the consultation focused on areas for improvement in accessibility, biodiversity, natural play, and sports facilities.
(For access to the full detailedreport please see the documents section.)
The online consultation was supported by The Friends of Carterknowle Park and Sheffield City Council (SCC), reaching 2000 visitors, with 510 completed surveys. There were also some additional focus groups in the local schools.
Demographics: The largest group of respondents were aged 35-44 years (typical for online consultations). Among respondents, 56.7% were female, and 43.3% were male. 8.9% of respondents identified as disabled, with 34% citing mobility issues. Additionally, 5.4% of respondents were unpaid carers. The majority (463) were White, with smaller numbers identifying as Mixed/Multiple Heritage (24), Asian/Asian British (35), Black/African/Caribbean/Black British (5), or other ethnicities (4).
Priority outcomes for investment:
Feedback from the community will inform future projects, although not all ideas can be developed immediately. Future projects will depend on feasibility, funding, and strategic alignment.
Access Enhancements (pathways and seating)
Children’s Play Improvements (nature trail play)
Biodiversity Improvements(additional planting for nature)
Sporting Enhancements (football and cricket)
1. Welcoming and Accessible:
Strong community support for improving park access, including new pathways and access routes.
A high level of support for adding more seating and noticeboards across the park to make it more welcoming.
2. Play Improvements:
A proposed natural play route for children received widespread support.
3. Environmental and Biodiversity:
There was significant feedback supporting the expansion of no-mow areas and the increase of wildflower planting and habitats within the park.
4. Sporting Opportunity:
Football: Support for sports activities on the top plateau but emphasised that it should not be solely designated for sports, ensuring that it remains open for both play and informal use.
Cricket: There is a recognised demand for improved cricket facilities, but further consultation is needed to assess the feasibility of these improvements.
The old tennis court area, which is largely unused, generated community interest in revitalising the space for both physical activities and wildlife enhancement.
Key Areas for Further Investigation:
Welcoming Improvements (Short-term): Suggestions include adding more benches, removing redundant fencing, and installing community noticeboards to enhance accessibility and community engagement.
Natural Play Improvements (Short/Medium-term): Further investigation into what natural play options children and young people in the area would like along the proposed natural play route.
Cricket Improvements (Medium/Long-term): Investigation into whether cricket provision is viable for the park, with further consultation required.
Collaboration and Future Updates:
Sheffield City Council will work with stakeholders, including the Friends of Carterknowle Park, local schools, and groups to progress these plans.
Short-term improvements are expected by Summer 2025, with investigations into longer-term goals continuing through 2025.
Thank you for everyone’s contributions to the consultation.
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