Concord Park

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Sheffield City Council's Parks and Countryside Service are planning improvements to Concord Park in order to raise the overall quality of the site, encourage increased use, and enable more people to access the health and wellbeing benefits of using our parks and greenspaces.

This Have Your Say Sheffield page is work in progress and is intended to be a space for sharing information and engaging with the local community about the development of the improvement(s) including updates, designs, plans, and consultation.

This page will also provide a space for the community to keep engaged with the project and provide further

Sheffield City Council's Parks and Countryside Service are planning improvements to Concord Park in order to raise the overall quality of the site, encourage increased use, and enable more people to access the health and wellbeing benefits of using our parks and greenspaces.

This Have Your Say Sheffield page is work in progress and is intended to be a space for sharing information and engaging with the local community about the development of the improvement(s) including updates, designs, plans, and consultation.

This page will also provide a space for the community to keep engaged with the project and provide further opportunities for comments, feedback, and the sharing of ideas about Concord Park and Woolley Wood...

The News Feed will provide updates on the improvement project and general items about the park

The initial focus of the improvements will be to develop and deliver the priorities identified in the consultation undertaken at the end of 2022 - the results of which can be found here.

A follow up consultation in the summer of 2024 asked the local community what they would want from an 'All Wheels Park' in Concord Park to allow us to plan and design a facility which best meets the need of the local community - the results of which can be found here

In early 2025 the North East Local Area Committee has worked with Parks and Countryside and other services conducted further engagement with the local community to prioritise the spending of the £100K Public Health funds which are currently allocated to the site and to shape future improvement plans and funding opportunities for the green space - the results of which will be shared shortly.

  • Concord Park 'All Wheels Park' Survey Results

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    We asked people what they would want from an 'All Wheels Park' in Concord Park so we can begin to plan and design a facility which best meets the need of the local community.


    What do we mean by an 'All Wheels Park'...?

    An all wheel park is designed to be be used by variety of (non-motored!) wheeled sports such as bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skaters, and inline skaters. The facilities usually take the form of a skatepark, pump track, or combination of both with a variety of jumps, berms, banks, and features which create an active, inclusive and fun environment for wheeled sports user of all ages, all genders and abilities (for example images see below).

    What did people say?

    Overview

    The survey was conducted between July & September 2023 - it was disseminated through local networks and groups, on site posters and handouts, and on social media. The survey received 116 responses. The full survey report can be found here

    Key Findings

    Wheeled Sport Participation:

    • 61% of respondents currently participate in a wheeled sport.

    • Most popular sports:

    • Mountain Biking (36)

    • Scootering (27)

    • BMX (13)

    • Skateboarding (10)

    People want to try:

    • Scootering (32)

    • Mountain Biking (30)

    • Roller Skating (27)

    • Skateboarding (25)

    • BMX (22)

    Current Skill Levels:

    • Beginners: 51%

    • Intermediate: 38%

    • Advanced: 11%

    Design Preferences

    Type of Facility:

    • 66% prefer a combination park (skatepark, pump track, skate plaza).

    • Smaller groups preferred dedicated skateparks or pump tracks.

    Features Wanted:

    • Clearly separated skill-level zones (73)

    • Learn-to-ride areas (63)

    • Circular pump tracks (26)

    • Bowls, rails, flat banks, manual pads, rollers, berms all had interest.

    Amenities Desired:

    • Seating (83)

    • Play equipment (74)

    • Litter bins (60)

    • Lighting for both the park and surrounding areas (28 + 47)

    • Planting and natural surveillance also rated highly.

    Community Impact

    • 84% said an All Wheels Park would encourage them to visit Concord Park more often, stay longer, and benefit their health/wellbeing.

    Comments Summary

    Positive Themes:

    • Strong support for facilities for older children and teens.

    • Many feel this will reduce screen time and promote physical activity.

    • Desire for inclusivity (accessible areas for disabled users and toddlers).

    • Comparisons made to better-equipped parks like Millhouses and Hillsborough.

    Concerns Raised:

    • Risk of anti-social behaviour (especially from motorbike/e-scooter misuse).

    • Maintenance and safety worries.

    • Fear of over-concreting green space.

    • Some feel investment would be better used on basic park improvements (e.g., toilets, playground repairs, drainage).

    Demographics

    • Sex: 70.5% Female, 28.6% Male

    • Age: Broad range, with the highest response rate from ages 25–44.

    • Disability: 19 respondents identified as disabled.

    • Ethnicity:

    • Predominantly White British (94%)

    • Small numbers from Asian and Black backgrounds.


    Next Steps:

    The survey results will help inform the development and design of an all wheels park. The preferences of respondents will be used to prioritise the features of the facility and guide what's able to be constructed on site with the available project budget.


    Hillsborough All Wheels Park - Pump Track

    Hillsborough All Wheels Park - Learn 2 Ride Area

  • Concord Park & Woolley Woods - Follow Up Consultation

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    As a follow up to engagement which has taken place in recent years, the North East Local Area Committee has worked with Parks and Countryside and other services to develop a plan for Concord Park which includes current facilities and ideas for new facilities which aim to create a green space that has something for everyone to enjoy.

    With Concord Sports Centre due to be rebuilt in 2027, your current views will also help us to ensure the new sports centre and surrounding green space and outdoor facilities are better linked.

    Your thoughts will help us prioritise the spending of the £100K Public Health funds which are currently allocated to the site and to shape future improvement plans and funding opportunities for the green space.

    We want to make sure that as many people as possible have had the chance to tell us how they would like to see Concord Park and Woolley Woods improved. Please tell us what you think in the following questionnaire. Please note that the survey will close on Sunday 23rd February.

    The survey can be found via the link below

    Concord Park and Woolley Wood Consultation | Have Your Say Sheffield

  • Concord Park Improvement Survey - Consultation Summary Report

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    Concord Park Improvement Survey - Consultation Summary Report

  • Concord Park - Consultation Summary

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    We carried out consultation at the back end of 2022 to identify what were the priority improvements for Concord Park. The online survey was hosted on Sheffield City Council's former online survey platform Citizen Space.

    The online survey activity ran on Citizen Space from: 25/10/2022 to 07/12/2022

    The full results of the survey report can be found here Concord Park Improvement Survey - Summary Report

    A summary of the results is shown below



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