FunctionValue
The Greenspace Site feature is attributed with a function with a data type of FunctionValue. The following table lists the codes which are used to populate this field and gives a description for each code:
Code List: FunctionValue
Value defining the function of the greenspace
Value | Description |
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Allotments or Community Growing Spaces | Areas of land for growing fruit, vegetables and other plants, either in individual allotments or as a community activity. Produce is for the grower's own consumption and not primarily for commercial activity. |
Bowling Green | A specially prepared area intended for playing bowls. |
Cemetery | Areas of land associated with burial areas. |
Religious Grounds | Areas of land associated with churches and other places of worship. Only included where there are significant areas of greenspace (over 500m2 of natural space – identified as surfaces that are not manmade, such as grass, woodland and bare earth). |
Golf Course | A specially prepared area intended for playing golf. |
Other Sports Facility | Land used for sports not specifically described by other categories. Includes those facilities where participation in sport is the primary use of the area. |
Play Space | A specially prepared area intended for children’s play, usually linked to housing areas or parks, and containing purpose-built equipment. Not captured if within schools or paid-for tourist attractions. |
Playing Field | Large, flat areas of grass or specially designed surfaces, generally with marked pitches, used primarily for outdoor sports, i.e. football, rugby, or cricket. |
Public Park or Garden | Areas of land designed, constructed, managed, and maintained as a public park or garden. These normally have a defined perimeter and free public access, and generally sit within or close to urban areas. Access is granted for a wide range of uses and not usually restricted to paths or tracks within the area. May include areas with managed facilities, such as benches and flowerbeds, and more natural areas. |
Tennis Court | A specially prepared area intended for playing tennis. |
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