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We’ve pulled together a wide range of information about teenage girls and parks - from research papers and consultations to good practice and briefing documents.

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Brickfields Park, Bath: Report on Engagement

A report following engaging with girls and young women as part of transforming a park in Bath.

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RTPI Guidance on Children and Town Planning 2021

This practice note from RTPI provides guidance on how town planners can plan child-friendly places.

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How and why to make a Freedom of Information Request

Resources to help find information from a council about its approach to inclusive parks.

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Young Green and Well: a Parks for London Report

A 2022 report by London Parks looking at how young Londoners use green spaces for their mental health and wellbeing.

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Measuring Park Quality for Youth 13-19

A 2021 Canadian Report that looks at how to measure how public parks can meet the needs of adolescents.

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Samovar Space in Wembley, Brent

A hang out space conceived and designed by young people

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Carrie Paechter presentation about girls and skateboarding

Professor Carrie Paechter from Nottingham University gives a presentation on her research into girls and skateboarding

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White Arkitekter - What an inclusive skatepark might look like

White Arkitekter have worked with the Swedish Skateboard Federation to create draft designs for more inclusive skateable spaces.

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Engagement with teenage girls in Hackney

A report on our 2022 work in partnership with Hackney Council, listening to the voices of young women.