Edinburgh City Council is seeking views from residents on the city's parks and open spaces as part of what it is calling "the most comprehensive look at greenspace in over 40 years."
Views are being sought on how residents of all ages view, use and access their open spaces across the city - from play parks to playing fields - with a view to setting priorities for change over the course of the next five years.
The results of the consultation, which runs until 10th July, will contribute to a city-wide open space strategy, to be published in draft by the Council for further discussion early next year.
This will include standards addressing quality, quantity and accessibility - the latter of which will specific address suitable journey times. The strategy will be accompanied by action plans, prepared in conjunction with the City's 12 neighbourhood partnerships.
City Environment leader, Cllr Robert Aldridge, said: "Edinburgh has some fantastic open spaces but, like any city, these are finite and so we must make the most of what we have.
"Through this process, we want to understand how the people of Edinburgh use their open spaces - and how we can help to improve their experience. This is a unique opportunity for them to have their say.
"We are particularly interested in the views of children, young people and parents."
The consultation will revolve around the completion of questionnaires but further information will be available at city-wide public meetings and exhibitions. In addition, school children and young people's groups, such as scouts and guides, are being encouraged to question their peers using a targeted 'play' questionnaire. A pilot study was successfully completed last week.
For further information, email [email protected], call 0131 469 3411 or visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/openspacestrategy