Doncaster Future Parks

Tender description

Doncaster has been working resolutely on addressing physical inactivity. Our compelling vision for change has been recognised by Sport England and we have been awarded with Local Delivery Pilot (LDP) status. For more on the LDP please see Sport England’s website. It is clear that parks and open spaces are an important asset to Doncaster and its residents; providing free, local and accessible ways for people to become active and stay active. Get Doncaster Moving, the current physical activity and sport Strategy, stands alongside 8 other transformational priorities within the ‘Doncaster Growing Together’ portfolio and is made up of 5 themes (see diagram below). ‘Parks and Open Spaces’ is the focus of 1 of these themes, supporting Doncaster’s wider 10 year Physical Activity and Sport Strategy that identifies them as a key asset in addressing the inactivity levels of Doncaster residents. We want to take a systems based approach to parks and open spaces and look holistically at our provision. This approach should aim to coordinate actions across the system, combining activities that stimulate demand for activities in parks, with improvement to the green environment. Identifying the changes most needed to set in motion a shift in our open space provision, engagement and improvements to working practices. This will enhance our offer and enable current and future generations the opportunity to actively participate in, enjoy and benefit from our open spaces. This commissioned work will support Doncaster to embed parks and open spaces into the fabric of Doncaster’s future growth and address the challenge of inactivity in the Borough. Keywords: Green Spaces, Doncaster, Strategy, Parks, Physical Activity