The Ealing Parks Foundation (EPF) is a charity that was formed in 2018 to enhance the community in the London Borough of Ealing by promoting the use of parks and green spaces. We surveyed members of the public, interviewed leaders of other successful parks foundations, interviewed park rangers in the borough, and observed park visitor behavior. We found that many Ealing residents use parks as a safe place to relax, enjoy nature, and walk around, but that many are deterred by dogs, antisocial behavior, litter, and a lack of nighttime lighting, toilets, and benches. We recommended how the EPF might enhance fundraising, build relations with the Council and community, and address park safety and other community concerns. We also provided considerations for those who may continue our research.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Donahue, Madison
• Kennedy, Bryce
• Collins, Quentin
• Connors, Daisy
• Moreira, Alex

Subject

• Sustainability
• Inclusion
• Community
• Well-Being
• Environment
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 105721
• E-project-042723-032147

Keyword

• Climate change
• Green spaces
• Community engagement
• Parks
• Public health
• Open spaces

Advisor

• Golding, Dominic
• Riddick, Sarah

Year

• 2023

Center

• London, England Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Ealing Parks Foundation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 10 - Reducing Inequality
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2023-04-27

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-042723-032147

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-18