Make Space for Girls highlights how park facilities, design, judgement and safety concerns can leave teenage girls and gender-diverse young people feeling unwelcome. Drawing on five years of listening to young people, the blog argues that improving access means understanding whether parks feel safe to them, rather than relying solely on crime statistics or professionals’ perceptions. It welcomes a new free, 45-minute online course from Leeds University and Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, offering practical guidance to help professionals make parks safer and more inclusive for women and girls.