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6.9.6 Children’s play areas
There are over 140 play areas the Bradford District, many of them within Parks or Recreation
Grounds. (ADD GIS MAP SHOWING PLAY AREAS IN BRADFORD DISTRICT)
In addition to conventional play areas the Council also provide Skateparks, BMX facilities
and Multi-Use games courts for older children and young people.
The Council works with local groups to create new play areas. This may include helping them
apply for funding or with design and sourcing the best equipment. All play areas managed by
the service are inspected by qualified staff, on a regular basis, to ensure they are maintained
in a safe and good condition.
In total, there are 215 play areas for children and young people in the District, totalling 20ha.
The Bradford District Open Space Assessment (2006) has concluded that in areas of slight
catchment gaps, the upgrading of certain play areas from Local Area for Play (LAPs) to Local
Equipped Areas of Play (LEAPs) could be considered.
However, in other areas of significant gaps, such as in north and south Shipley and west
Keighley, the installation of new equipped play areas is required in some to reduce the
significant catchment gaps.
6.9.7 Sports pitches and courts
Bradford District Open Space Assessment (2006) has been prepared by KKP on behalf of
the Council.
Football
There are a total of XX senior football pitches and 19 mini football pitches which are spread
throughout the Bradford district.
The Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study (2006) highlighted that there is large
deficiency of designated mini and junior soccer pitches across the District. Although a
surplus of senior pitches (to meet peak demand) was identified it was established that this
would not make up for the deficiencies in mini and junior provision even if it was redesignated.
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