Local Area

From looking at the local area as well as looking at the statistics we see the region that Grays covers, with the park being close to the town centre and train station. In the area there is a basically 50:50 Men to women ratio but in the area the majority being between 18-64 of age which are the people working in the area as well as commuting to and from London. The Population of Grays has had an increase year to year which will continue as Grays turns into a London borough in a couple years. After the working people there are a lot of 0–17-year-olds with lots of colleges and school in the area with the minority of people being aged 65+.

Statistics - Age & Gender

The Grays Beach has a big sandpit which has the main target audience of smaller children. But to utilise this park and bring it back to life it needs to be usable by everyone. The main entrance needs to be more appealing for people to come into the park as well as areas for most people in the area such as adults with some seating and café with a workspace to allow them work in the joys of the outside. There might also be a convivence store which will be something that all age groups can use. There could be a smaller play area at the entrance making the whole park more usable with activities of both sides.

From the photos its seen that the entrance is neglected with no real entrance but just a gate. This space can be changed to bring the community and people living here outside and together.

Looking at the local area we can see a college, primary, secondary and nursery meaning there are people of all ages livening and being in the area making the park a useful place to socialise.