Respondents to the surveys for a ‘Leisure Strategy for West Devon 2000-2006’ were asked to rate various aspects of recreational provision within West Devon. 55% think the facilities for outdoor recreation are either ‘good’ or ‘very good’. The poorest regarded facilities are those for young people where 36% scored them as either ‘not very good’ or ‘poor’, followed by facilities for indoor sports.

175 different people mentioned at least one improved or new facility they would like to see in West Devon, but the list was long and extremely varied, reflecting the number of settlements covered and the lack of one overriding (perceived) deficiency. 12 people mentioned a sport and/or leisure complex at Tavistock. The most frequently requested new or improved facility was for a more formal swimming pool. There were 5 mentions referring to the development of the Crowndale site to incorporate a number of different facilities, although other requests were made for more pitch provision in Tavistock (which could be sited at Crowndale).