Ainslie park/Mallard mews

With the recent request in the LBC newsletter regarding the Ainslie park site, I thought I would add my two penneth worth.
I generally go into town (Grimsby) about twice a month, and always walk past Ainslie park. For those not aware, this is an area
not far from the People's park and has its own small children's play area and a large wooden hut (currently a boxing gym, previously a cub scout pack) on its edge.
The site itself is quite small, and you can walk down a pedestrian split cycle path which would take approx 5 minutes from one end to the other.
It is used as a cut through from the B&Q area, to the Doughty road side of town. The site has been a park area for as long as I remember, and as a junior
I attended Canon Ainslie school, which stood opposite the park. The park was our sports field, and there used to be cooling towers along one side.
There was also remnants of a cemetery at its top end.
Now, it is a flooded and reeded area with a spring that keeps a small pond full. The original park trees in this area have suffered and died, but there
are still many good and healthy trees. 
I always have a quick wander through the area, and there is a variety of bird and insect species to see.
However, there is a down side. The area is frequented by some undesirable elements. There is often drinkers sat on the benches, there is generally litter
and there has been a few fires started, one old dead stump of a tree has suffered badly. There are often things chucked in the pond, and you have to be mindful that
the through path is also a cycle path.
If you intend a visit, I would be inclined not use expensive bins (definitely no scope required) and go accompanied.
Now, I have never had any problems or trouble... and I would encourage people to visit, but be aware that it is in the middle (almost) of town and suffers similar problems
as those experienced at the Freshney haven area.