[OSM-newbies] Tags for small open areas in towns

[Peter Childs]

2009/4/7 Claudius Henrichs <claudius.h at gmx.de>:
> Am 06.04.2009 01:39, Robert Neil:
>> Being very new to this, I was wondering what to use for small open areas
>> in town.
>>
>> Happily use leisure=park for large formally designated areas and
>> leisure=playground when appropriate.
>>
>> I am thinking of the areas of grass about 40m x 40m mostly of interest
>> to dog walkers.
>
> If that area is really only used for walking dogs landuse=grass is the
> way to go, yes.
>
> landuse=village_green would be appropriate if there were held some
> village gatherings on that area throughout the year (I haven't quite
> understood that british term ;) )
>
> Claudius
>
>

The term Village Green in Britain is one of Its protection, against
building and change of use. Any piece of green land that has been used
for Community use for the 20 years can be registered with the local
council and be considered to be given this status. Common land and
Village Green Status in the Uk is the same its more a factor of size.
(I think)

Peter
(I'm quite happy to be told otherwise however)