Provision for children and young people
There are 108 play sites in Chorley, a total of over 10 hectares and there is a good spread of provision across the borough. All areas with a greater population density are within walking distance of a form of play provision. A greater proportion of play sites (69%) rate above the threshold for quality. The lower quality scoring sites generally reflected a lack in and/or range of equipment and/or its general condition and the majority of sites rate above the threshold for value reflecting the social, healthy and developmental benefits provision can provide.
Allotments
The value of allotments is widely recognised due to the associated social inclusion, health benefits and the sense of place they offer. There are 20 allotments sites in Chorley equating to over eight hectares which represents 0.08 hectares per 1,000 population which is below the National Society of Allotments and Leisure Gardens recomended amount of 0.25 hectares per 1000 people. None of the individual analysis areas meet the standard although the catchment mapping does not highlight any significant gaps in provision within a 15-minute drive.