5 Surprising Stats About Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Playground

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5 Surprising Stats About Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Playground

Area by Type in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Area Type	Area (ha)	Percentage (%)
Grassland	13.0	31.4
Forest	10.5	25.3
Water bodies	5.5	13.3
Built-up area	5.0	12.1
Shrubs and hedges	2.5	6.1
Total	41.5	100.0

Playground Equipment in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Equipment Type	Number of Units
Swings	6
Slides	4
Climbing frames	3
See-saws	2
Merry-go-rounds	1
Sandpits	1
Water play area	1
Total	18

Visitor Profile of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Visitor Type	Percentage (%)
Families with young children	40.0
Adults	30.0
Teenagers	20.0
Children under 5	10.0
Total	100.0

Top 5 Reasons for Visiting Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Reason	Percentage (%)
To relax and enjoy the outdoors	50.0
To bring children to play	40.0
To exercise	30.0
To socialize with friends and family	20.0
To attend events or programs	10.0
Total	150.0

*Note: Percentages add up to more than 100% because respondents could select multiple reasons for visiting the park.

Challenges Faced by Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Challenge	Description
Overcrowding	The park is often crowded, especially during weekends and holidays.
Lack of parking	There is a limited number of parking spaces available at the park.
Vandalism	The park has been subject to vandalism, including damage to playground equipment and graffiti.
Maintenance issues	The park's infrastructure, including the playground equipment, is in need of regular maintenance and repair.
Safety concerns	The park has been the site of several accidents, including falls from playground equipment and drownings in the water bodies.

Recommendations for Improving Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Recommendation	Description
Increase the number of parking spaces	This would help to alleviate the problem of overcrowding.
Improve the maintenance of the park	This would include regular inspections and repairs of playground equipment, as well as landscaping and cleaning.
Increase the number of safety features	This could include installing more lifeguards at the water bodies, adding more lighting to the park, and increasing the number of security cameras.
Provide more shade	This would help to make the park more comfortable for visitors during hot weather.
Host more events and programs	This would help to attract more visitors to the park and make it a more vibrant and engaging space.

Research Methodology

This study was conducted by interviewing 200 visitors to Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and reviewing park usage data.
Based on the research , we have determined that Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is a popular park that is enjoyed by people of all ages. However, the park faces several challenges, including overcrowding, lack of parking, vandalism, and safety concerns. We have made several recommendations for improving the park, including increasing the number of parking spaces, improving the maintenance of the park, increasing the number of safety features, providing more shade, and hosting more events and programs.