The provided maps illustrate the transformation of Village Park over a ten-year period. Overall, the park has become more developed, with a substantial increase in the number of facilities and a significant expansion of the car park to accommodate more visitors.
Ten years ago, the park featured a central football pitch, two tennis courts, and a children’s play area. A car park with a capacity for 20 cars was located near the entrance, while the southern section contained a pond surrounded by woods.
In the present day, the park has been extensively redesigned. The car park has been enlarged to hold 50 cars, and the number of tennis courts has doubled to four. The original children’s play area remains, but it is now complemented by a new children’s soft play area and a block of toilets. Furthermore, the pond and woods have been replaced by a boating lake and a cafe, while a new picnic area has been established in the bottom-left corner. Finally, a cycle path now encircles the entire park, enhancing accessibility for visitors.