Walk in the park with Parks and Countryside Officers

Today, we met with Sheffield Parks and Countryside officers Andy (Area Manager) and Tania (Playgrounds) at Green Oak Park. Together, we walked through both Green Oak Park and Totley Hall Park, inspecting the play areas and green spaces, and discussing initial tasks we can begin while longer-term plans continue to take shape.

During the inspection, we identified a number of urgent jobs that Sheffield City Council (SCC) will prioritise:

• Repairing broken play equipment (including replacing a missing swing and handles on gym equipment)

• Replacing a missing panel on the MUGA at Green Oak Park

• Removing the shelter at Green Oak Park

• Organising repairs to the surface under the swings

At Totley Hall Park, our priority is improving the park entrance and creating a more durable surface and pathway to prevent it from becoming dangerously muddy after rain.

We’re excited to start planning for ongoing maintenance events, including gardening, equipment painting, and litter picking, as well as hopefully organising some fun fundraising events in the summer. Stay tuned!

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Inaugural meeting 4th Feb 2025 —the Group is now officially recognized.

We had a fantastic first meeting with the Council! The committee has now been officially formed, with Michael Bamford as Chairman, Kat Brookman as Secretary, and Adam Bailey as Treasurer. With these appointments and the support of other committee members—Helen, Alex, Ingrid, and Alison—the Group is now officially recognized.

Our next meeting will focus on setting priorities for Totley Hall Park and Green Oak Park. The Council’s advice is to start small with quick, impactful projects to build momentum. Over time, we’ll establish short-, medium-, and long-term goals to enhance, protect, and maintain these green spaces.

We want your input! If you have ideas for improvements or projects, please get in touch—we’d love to hear from as many people as possible to ensure our plans reflect the community’s needs.

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