A rolling presentation on why we think parks are important to all of us

1. Scotland’s Parks – A Resource for Life

2. parks make a difference throughout our lives

3. they are places to play

4. they are healthy places – supporting physical activity

5. relaxing places – promoting mental wellbeing

6. they are family places

8. places for communities to come together

10. and for encountering the natural world

11. but …

12. this report raises concerns over the future quality of UK parks

13. and Scottish research shows that the gap between what people expect from their parks and the reality of their local park is widening
– but it’s not all negative …

14. •61% visit parks at least once a week
•62% spending time in parks in very important to their quality of life
•48% think the current condition of their park is good (fair = 41%)

15. two thirds of park users have ideas for how they would improve their local parks

16. working together we can create a sustainable future for our parks

17. get involved contact: ian.goodman@greenspacescotland.org.uk
@myparkscot