These spaces annoy me to some extent. The council has no idea what the green space will actually be used for. Ball games aren’t allowed at some (such as this one), very few people will sit there to have a picnic (the surroundings aren’t right), there’s very few places to sit (the only bench shown is facing away from the greenery and probably has a worthless view), there’s no planting, just trees and mown grass (referred to in the industry as a green desert).
With a little thought, and no more money, these spaces could be much more interesting and better for interaction with.