Feb 25
- 11:23
- Posted by Emma Bartlett
- comments (3)
Family parks. Good or bad?
Would you live on a park that allowed families?
I received an email this morning from a lady aged 45 who's desperately trying to find a park that will accept her, her partner (who's younger) and her 15 year old son.
She appreciates that many people choose the park home lifestyle for peace and quiet, and this is what she's after too.
What do you think? Should more parks allow families with children? Would you choose the lifestyle if that were the case?
Reader comments
Add your commentsFebruary 28 20:43
pam
yes i think family parks are a very good idea. I live on one, where ever you go , you will always have problems. Our park has far less, , problems than any housing estate, and lets be honest, who wants to live on a silent, "waiting for god park". A few years ago, when one of my sisters lived here, the park was snowed in, Who helped the older residents ?, the youngsters. In the good weather , it is good to see the little ones playing on the green, I have 8 granchildren, and I know they are safe here, but, as is life, you always have to be one your guard ,as in anywhere, nowadays not every one is what they may seem. We are allowed pets, and it is good to meet and chat with likeminded people on our 'doggy walks'. We are priority with the fire ,police ,and ambulance, I think purely for our status as park homes, Go for it and find a family park, I dont think there are many, as the turnover for the park home owner, is obviously a bit slower!!!!! good luck.
March 24 08:23
Pauline
Hi there
I too think that family parks are a good idea, but you need to understand the reasons why there are so few in the UK. At www.parkhomeliving.co.uk we have 138 family parks listed throughout the country, but I am sure there are still more.
If a Park Owner were to opt to sell to families with children under the age of 18, they are legally obliged under their Site Licence Conditions to supply 6% of there usuable land (that doesn't include roads and car parks in the calculations) for recreational purposes. With the price of land in today's market, together with the horrific cost of applying for a planning application, in most cases this rules out the possibility of a family park and with supply not meeting the demands of the semi retired/retired the decision is reached.
Young families, as with traditional 'bricks and mortar' properties would usually require a loan to purchase and as mortgages are not available for park homes, the current finance facilities are generally to burdensome for them.
Hope this helps.
January 09 08:57
Sylvia King
I don't have any children so perhaps that is why I think family parks are a bad idea.
Children may start off small and cute but do not always grow up to be sensible and mature in their adolescent years. I think families should stick to holiday homes which are almost the same thing and then everybody is happy.