Star Park, MUGA Court Improvements
The proposal for the MUGA involves the repair and repainting of the existing surface of the court, replacement of the backboards, nets and rings, additional storage facility, and improving accessibility with a new path and spectator bench. The court renovation aims to create a strong sense of place, while seeking to support existing activities at the courts, as well as helping to support a new expanded inclusive offer.
This survey is seeking local views on the proposal for the improvements to the Star Park court. We will incorporate information gathered through public engagement into our proposals. Your views and opinions are important to us and will help the council to make informed decisions. The survey will be open until Wednesday 25th February and can be completed at www.surveymonkey.com/r/starparkcourt.
This survey is now closed.
Phases
Consultation Findings
The consultation process for the Star Park court was undertaken to inform the design and improvement of the existing multi-use games area within Star Park. The purpose was to ensure that future design and development proposals respond directly to the needs and aspirations of residents and court users, with particular focus on youth engagement, accessibility, and community ownership. Different consultation methods were offered to reach a broad cross section of the community. Offering community capacity building and ensuring there is enthusiasm for the project, while offering the opportunity for ‘Daylighting’ of any key reservations/concerns that may cause any elements of project not to be supported by the community.
The attached report summarises the methods and findings from three complementary strands of engagement conducted in February 2026:
1. An online user survey targeting local residents and court users aged 14 and over.
2. An on-site consultation session designed to engage children and young people under 14, who were not eligible to complete the online survey due to GDPR consent restrictions.
3. A Key Stakeholder workshop to bring together community members, local clubs, the council and national sporting bodies.
Together, these approaches sought to build a rounded understanding of how the court is currently used, who uses it, and what improvements the community would most value.
The consultation combined both quantitative and qualitative methods to reach a diverse range of participants.
Conclusion
Across the 3 engagement methods, a consistent set of themes emerged:
• Clear enthusiasm for upgrading the court’s appearance and facilities across all stands of engagement.
• Desire for improved amenity—particularly accessible paths, seating, lighting, and playful design—suggesting a wish for the court to serve as a more comfortable and inclusive community space rather than purely a play surface.
• Interest in organised activities tailored towards the needs of underserved groups, highlighting opportunities for programming and artwork to strengthen local engagement and identity.
• The desire for a sustainable model of organised activities at the Star Park court aligns perfectly with the Access Sport’s longer term plans for activation. Reinforcing the justification for that physical court improvement and expanded facility that can enable this sustainable activation at the court.