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Park Keepers Are Back!

September 07
Park Keepers.

Before the nineties "Parkies" were seen around all playgrounds and there was far less trouble from young people. The Park Keepers always had a friendly smile and children back then and parents too, felt safe seeing them on their walkabout in the parks, and many riding bikes too.
Now in Kent, England, the Park Keepers are back with a new bid to tackle anti-social behaviour. In Kent the Parkies are now back in the playground and sporting police-style "head cams". The new rangers wear a much more practical uniform in blue trousers and polo shirts which are far better than the dark suits and hats worn back in the old days.


Come on Blackpool, England, it is time to jump on the bandwagon and take a leaf out of Kent's book. Show these kids that you really care and actions speak louder than words. It is a known fact that someone in uniform deters a lot of anti-social behaviour especially when confronted with a smile and a chat.

See For Yourself.

The Bill Board! Come And Join us!

A great time to express themselves. Chidren learn so very much through playtime and meeting new friends can also lead to everlasting friendships.

All ages have fun too!

Here is another lady walking her dog and as she said to me that the exercise does her legs good too. smiles.

Walking your dog is great to keep fit!

Here many spend their time walking and training their dogs. It is a love walk around this park but bably requires more lighting. Many youths hang around this area and people feel threatened to walk around too late at night. More lighting is needed to aleviate this fear.

Gate View.

A new gate has been errected already and this is only the beginning.

Tree View through this gate photo.

Another view of the new gate.

Park six..

The new Park Gate is already done. Wrought Iron and depicts Crossland Road Park.

Crossland Road Park 5.

I spoke to this young lady who frequents the park with her children and cannot wait for the park to be done.

Crossland Road Park. 4.

Here is another view of the childrens' park. At this time there in nothing much to use, but all this will change very soon.

Crossland Road Park.3.

This is the railing that surrounds the football pitch. At least this would safeguard the children on their use of this area.

Crossland Road Park 2.

This is the children's area. As one can see there is not much for the children to play on especially very small children. I have noticed too that the gate to the park does not close but I am sure a new one will be replaced in the new refurbishment.

Pictures Of The Park Before The Refurbishment.

Here is the large playing field situated next to the childrens park area. Many use this for football games, but could be used to hold activities for the younger children too. One suggestion would be judging pet competitions. This park has a vast potential and will keep the children of this community well busy and off our streets too.

These few photos that I will be showing are before any work on the park begins. It is a huge size and many activities can be good for the children. I will list some in my next entry here in this Blog.