All is good. 
I’m just trying to think of things that would help demonstrate what you already know to a reviewer that isn’t familiar with this place.
I think these spaces are important.
I like the link that shows it is in the councils plans for the area. And it’s great that you are using that. the. I would build on that and the sustainability factor that places importance on green space.
The criteria doesn’t require a sign
Did you previously describe the path as the entrance Point? That would be the anchor and you can try and make that case.