Other popular parks are Hyde Park and Cheethams Park, Stalybridge. Toilet facilities were regarded as the most important facility when visiting a park. Generally, people feel that the environment itself is the most important aspect, particularly attractive floral displays, open spaces and a quiet environment. Security in parks is also important to residents. People with children are keen to have good playground facilities and open spaces for playing.
Younger people are more interested in sports facilities.
Most people are fairly satisfied with the current parks and gardens in the borough, although younger residents and those with children are the groups most dissatisfied. When asked about what improvements people would like to see, the main issue people would like addressed is security. Suggestions included introducing park police or more park wardens. As well as improved security, less rubbish, organised events such as exhibitions, bands and walks, and the installation or upgrading of toilet facilities were highlighted as things that would encourage people to visit parks more often. People also think that residents should become more involved in helping to make decisions on how parks are run, particularly younger people.