Scotland's People, the Scottish Household Survey (SHS) 2009/2010 Annual Report and Results, was published on Wednesday 17 August 2011.
The Survey covers a range of questions about local services and amenities including a number about local greenspace provision. In-depth analysis is available at a local authority level and where possible greenspace analysis is provided at a 'sub-national' level. The analysis includes: satisfaction with council run parks and open spaces by Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation; availability of safe and pleasant parks or greenspace by self-perception of health; frequency of use of council run parks and open space by gender and age; and, frequency of use and satisfaction with council run parks and open spaces rating by of neighbourhood as a place to live.
key greenspace findings include:
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Availability of local greenspace differs significantly by area deprivation levels. Just over half (52%) of those living in the 20% most deprived areas of Scotland have access to open spaces, compared to over three-quarters (76%) of those in the least deprived
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There is an association between access to open spaces and how people rate their neighbourhood as a place to live. 72% of adults who rate their neighbourhood as a very good place to live say they have access to an open space in their neighbourhood, compared to just under two-fifths (39%) from those rating their neighbourhood as poor
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Adults who say their health in general has been very good, good or fair are much more likely to say they have access to open space in their neighbourhood (69% and 63%) respectively. Just over half (53%) of adults who say their health in general has been bad or very bad say they have access to open space in their neighbourhood
You can download Scotland's People the full report and results here