A free park inspection checklist for councils — the standard open-spaces sweep from Civic.ly's library. One walk covers surfaces, boundaries, hazards and amenities; anything wrong gets raised against the specific asset so it can be fixed and evidenced.
The park sweep (weekly or fortnightly)
- Fencing & barriers
- Gates
- Path Surfaces
- Grass Condition
- Trip Hazards
- Slip Hazards
- Drainage
- Overhead Hazards
- Litter
- Dog Fouling
- Vegetation
- Weeds
- Play & fitness equipment
- Safety surfacing
- Benches & seating
- Bins
- Lighting
- Signage
- Graffiti & vandalism
- Posts & bollards
- Cleanliness
- Power points & electrics
- Sports equipment
- Overall Condition
Using this checklist in Civic.ly
Every checklist on this page is built into Civic.ly as a standard template — you don't need to recreate it. Add the asset, schedule the inspection (standalone or via a routine), pick the checklist, and the questions above appear on your team's phones, with failed items raising defects automatically. For the different ways to structure the regime — and their trade-offs — see How to Inspect Parks and Playgrounds.
Common questions
Q: We have cemeteries, allotments and car parks too — same checklist? A: Each has its own variant of the sweep (cemetery, allotment, car park, playground area), tuned to what matters in that kind of space.
Q: Is a sweep enough for the play equipment? A: Usually not on its own — insurers typically expect per-equipment play checks. Run the sweep for the space and per-item checks for the play kit; the guide explains the trade-off.