Some grafitti is an expressive art form, and when done well it can even be beautiful. Other grafitti is ugly and offensive. Some of it even marks gang territory. Covering every available flat surface with tags and offensive slogans is undesireable in a public park. Most of the users prefer a neutral space to rest their eyes...
Several years ago the old Swimming Pool area became a target, especially as the buildings became derelict. The public toilets in the Play Park weren't spared either. This ugly environment reflected the undesireable attitudes of some people hanging around there at the time.
Fortunately, with the general upgrade of the Play Park, the toilets and the Dog Park, this is now less of a problem, and the residents are determined to keep it that way, with the kind asssistance of City Council. Enclosing these areas with palisade fences has helped to keep things unspoiled.
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