1. Moors Valley Country Park
balancing play with safety
Andrew Norris
Forestry Commission – Recreation Manager.

2. balancing play with safety
opened 1988 (25th ann 2013)
partnership site (FC & EDDC)
parking for about 700 cars
peak season turnover of c1500 cars a day.
>800,000 visits a year
Aug 2013 >40,000 cars
60% visitors cite Play Trail as primary reason for visit. (FC)
80 reported accidents in 2013 (FC)
open 364 days a year
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a working forest
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5. balancing play with risk
Too risk averse?
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Too much?
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7. balancing (literally) play with safety
It’s as old as the park, but I love this one!
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8. balancing play with safety
11 structures
3 full time staff
Natural play?
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Be careful what you wish for!
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Operational Guidance (OGB 42)
Facility Plan
Risk Assessment; reviewed annually or after accident. Reviewed 4/5th!
Inspections (MVCP); daily recorded, quarterly, annual (independent rpii).
Accident Management; information, liaison with emergency services, training, recording & monitoring. AIRS. RIDDOR?
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14. balancing play with risk
Andrew Norris
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