Safety in the park is a main concern. Over the next couple of months, two new lights are being trialled along the middle path, to determine the best lighting solution.

A new mural will soon be painted on the fence at the eastern end, in response to concerns about the look of that area. Depicting recreational activity, the design was prepared by a young local artist and has been accepted enthusiastically by residents.

In order to encourage wider use of the park, a range of activities and events has been considered and some will be organised for the coming summer period.

Recently an assessment was done on Linwood Park based on the “Crime prevention through environmental design” principal.

This follows the idea that people's behaviour within the urban environment is influenced by the design of that environment.

Design initiatives can be applied to an area to minimise its potential to support criminal activity. Further work is planned involving the broader community.