Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
If I'm not able to give a first hand account of my own experience then I have to rely on what others who i trust are telling me, as i would in any other situation in life as in in business or anywhere else.
You say it is a safe and nice place to visit, then ok your entitle to that opinion.
My children especially the female and her friends/work colleges do not feel safe around that area so don't go near it. It does not make them wrong.
You will excuse me if I value their opinion rather than yours.
You have mentioned that "what the park used to be like" ? what did it used to be like?
If your friends told you the West Pier was still open and worth visiting, would you believe them?
The Level has been completely transformed and is nothing like your friends are describing now.