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Submitted to

The City of Alexandria

Prepared by:

2013 Parks and Recreation Survey

Summary Report

725 W. Frontier Circle

Olathe, KS 66061

(913) 829-1215

November 2013

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City of Alexandria Virginia

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary…………………………………………………Section 1

Charts and Graphs…………………………………………………Section 2

Benchmarks…………………………………………………………Section 3

Tabular Data………………………………………………………Section 4

Cross Tabular Data By:

Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity……………..Section 5

Household Income………………………………………...Section 6

Household Types and Participation…………………....Section 7

Respondent Age and Gender…………………………….Section 8

Weighted Tabular Data………………………………………...Section 9

Survey Instrument………………………………………………..Section 10

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Section 1:

Executive Summary

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City of Leisure Vision/ETC Institute-City of Alexandria: Executive Summary Page I

City of Alexandria

Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Executive Summary Report

Overview of the Methodology

Leisure Vision conducted a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey between August and

September of 2013 to help establish usage and satisfaction for current parks and facilities and to

determine priorities for the future development of parks and recreation facilities, programs and

services within the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department. The survey was

designed to obtain statistically valid results from households throughout the City of Alexandria.

The survey was administered by mail and by phone.

Leisure Vision worked extensively with City of Alexandria officials in the development of the

survey questionnaire. This work allowed the survey to be tailored to issues of strategic

importance to effectively plan the future system.

A five-page survey was mailed to a random sample of 5000 households within the City of

Alexandria Parks and Recreation boundaries. Approximately three days after the surveys were

mailed each household that received a survey also received an automated voice message

encouraging them to complete the survey. In addition, about two weeks after the surveys were

mailed Leisure Vision began contacting households by phone. Those who had indicated they had

not returned the survey were given the option of completing it by phone.

The goal was to obtain a total of at least 600 completed surveys. ETC/Leisure Vision went above

and beyond that goal to reach a total of 850 surveys completed. The results of the random

sample of 850 households have a 95% level of confidence with a precision rate of at least

+/-3.3%. The return rate was 17%.

The following pages summarize major survey findings.

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City of Leisure Vision/ETC Institute-City of Alexandria: Executive Summary Page II

Have Respondent Households Visited any City of Alexandria Parks During the Past 12

months? How Would Respondents Rate the Physical Condition of Those Parks

Visited? Eighty-two percent (82%) of respondents visited the City of Alexandria Parks

within the past 12 months. This is higher than the national benchmark of (78%). Of those

(82%) of respondents who visited the parks, (23%) of respondents rated the parks as

being in “excellent” condition. Other ratings include: Sixty-one percent (61%) “good,”

15% “fair,” and only (1%) rated the condition of the parks as “poor.”

Have Respondent Households Participated in Recreation or Cultural Programs or

Special Events Offered by the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department

During the Past 12 Months? Forty-eight percent (48%) of respondents said that they

have participated in the City of Alexandria programs or activities within the past 12

months. Compared to the percent of households who had participated in programs or

activities in the City of Alexandria in 2011 (46%), more households are participating in

programs and activities in 2013.

Number of Programs Respondent Households Have Participated in Over the Past 12

Months: Of the forty-eight percent (48%) of households who participated in programs

over the past 12 months, (23%) of respondents participated in 1 program. Fifty-five

percent (55%) of respondents participated in 2 to 3 programs over the past 12 months.

Eighteen percent (18%) of respondents participated in 4 to 6 programs offered by the City

of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department over the past year.

How Respondents Rate the Overall Quality of Programs They Have Participated in

Over the Past 12 Months: Of the forty-eight percent (48%) of households who

participated in programs over the past 12 months, (33%) rated the overall quality of

programs they have participated in as “excellent.” The “excellent” rating on the overall

quality of programs respondents have participated in has gone up (3%) since 2011. Sixty

percent (60%) of respondents rate the overall quality of programs they have participated

in as “good.” The “good” rating of 2013 is consistent with the “good” rating in 2011.

Means Respondents Use to Travel to Indoor and Outdoor Parks and Recreation

Facilities: Forty-five percent (45%) of respondents use a “car” as their means of travel to

both indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities. Thirty-eight percent (38%) of

respondents “walk” to these destinations. Thirteen percent (13%) of respondents use a

“bike” as means to travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities. The

remaining (5%) of respondents use public transportation to these facilities.

Parks and Recreation Facilities Respondent Households Have a Need for: Eighty-one

percent (81%) of respondents (approximately 54,874 households) have a need for

“walking trails.” Other similar needs include: Natural areas and wildlife habitats (67%;

45,887 households), biking trails (53%; 36,015 households) and indoor exercise and

fitness facilities (52%; 35,062 households).

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City of Leisure Vision/ETC Institute-City of Alexandria: Executive Summary Page III

How Well Parks and Recreation Facilities in the City of Alexandria Meet the Needs of

Respondent Households: Based on the sum of respondents with a need for facilities,

(67%) of respondents with a need for “walking trails” need is being met 75% or more.

Other similar met needs include: Biking trails (66%), marina/waterfront (65%) and

playgrounds (63%). Respondents unmet needs for facilities only being met 50% or less

include: Natural areas (21,200 households), indoor exercise and fitness facilities (21,143

households) and indoor swimming pools (19,286 households).

Parks and Recreation Facilities that are Most Important to Households: Based on the

sum of respondents’ top four choices, the most important facility offered by the City of

Alexandria to respondent households is “walking trails” (59%). Other important facilities

to households include: Natural areas and wildlife habitats (34%) and biking trials (33%).

Parks and Recreation Programs that Respondent Households Have a Need for: Seventy-seven percent (77%) of respondents (approximately 52,083 households) state

they have a need for Farmer’s Market programs. Other household needs include: Cultural

special events, i.e. concerts, movies (59%; 39,964 households), adult fitness and wellness

programs (44%; 29,820 households) and outdoor public art (42%; 28,594 households).

Respondents with a Need for Programs, Whose Need is Only Being met 50% or Less: Based on those respondents with a need who indicated their need is only being met 50%,

25% or not at all. Respondents unmet needs for programs only being met around 50% or

less include: Adult fitness and wellness programs (20,188 households), adult continuing

education programs (18,991 households), outdoor public art (18,186 households,) cultural

special events (17,904 households) and natural programs and environmental education

(17,336 households).

City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Programs that are Most Important to

Households: Based on the sum of respondents top four choices, the most important

program to respondent households is Farmers’ Markets (54%). Other important programs

to respondent households include: Cultural special events (38%) and adult fitness and

wellness programs (24%).

Ways Respondents Learn About City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Programs

and Activities: Fifty percent (50%) of respondent households say that they learn about

programs and activities offered by the City of Alexandria through the “newspaper.” Other

ways households learn about programs and activities offered by the City of Alexandria

include: From friends and neighbors (48%), City of Alexandria website (42%) and

through the Recreation Brochure and Program Guide (38%).

Ways Respondents Would Like to Receive Information Regarding Programs and

Activities: Thirty-eight percent (38%) of respondents say that they would like to receive

information about programs and activities that the City of Alexandria offers through the

City of Alexandria “website.” Other ways respondents would like to receive information

from the City of Alexandria about the services they offer include: Recreation

brochure/program guide (35%) and through the newspaper (34%).

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City of Leisure Vision/ETC Institute-City of Alexandria: Executive Summary Page IV

Level of Importance Respondents Place on the City of Alexandria to Take Action to

Improve Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activity Services: Ninety-four percent (94%) of

respondents believe that improving existing trails that connect parks is either (“very

important” 63% or “somewhat important” 31%). Other actions that the City of

Alexandria could take that respondents’ feel are important include: Improve existing

neighborhood parks 91% (“very important” 50%, “somewhat important” 41%), develop

new trials that connect to parks 86% (“very important” 56%, “somewhat important”

30%) and purchase land to preserve natural areas 85% (“very important” 56%,

“somewhat important” 29%).

Action that Respondents are Most Willing to Fund with Their Tax Dollars: Based on

the sum of respondents top four choices, (48%) of respondent said that they would be

most willing to fund the improvement of trails that connect parks. Other actions

respondents are willing to fund with their tax dollars include: Purchase land to preserve

natural areas (41%), develop new trails that connect parks (40%) and improve existing

passive use neighborhood parks (31%).

Respondents Awareness of the City of Alexandria’s Public Art Program: Thirty-nine

percent (39%) of respondents were “somewhat aware” of Alexandria’s public art

program. Six percent (6%) of respondents were “very aware.” Fifty-five percent (55%) of

respondents were “not aware.”

Respondents Level of Satisfaction with the Aesthetic Appearance and Quality of the

Cities Right-of-Ways: Seven percent (7%) of respondents were “very satisfied” with the

aesthetic appearance of right-of-ways. Forty-six percent (46%) of respondents were

“satisfied” with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the cities right-of-ways. Twenty-

nine percent (29%) were “neutral” and (11%) were “dissatisfied.”

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City of Leisure Vision/ETC Institute-City of Alexandria: Executive Summary Page V

City of Alexandria Compared to National Benchmarks:

o Eighty-two percent (82%) of households in the City of Alexandria have visited

city parks over the past year compared to the national average of (78%).

o Sixty-one percent (61%) of respondents, who have visited a City of Alexandria

parks in the past 12 months, rated the physical condition as “good.” This is (7%)

higher than the national average of (54%).

o City of Alexandria respondent participation in programs at (48%) is significantly

higher (by a margin of 18%) than that of the national average at (30%).

o Respondent rating of the quality of the recreation programs they have participated

in has a “good” rating of (60%) which is (7%) higher than the national average of

(53%).

o The City of Alexandria rated significantly higher in several of the ways

respondents learn about programs and activities. More people in Alexandria learn

about programs and activities from friends and neighbors at (48%) compared the

national average of just (40%). More people are learning about these services

through the website at (42%) compared to the national average of (28%). Fifty

percent (50%) of respondents in Alexandria receive their information from the

newspaper about programs and activities the city offers compared to only (37%)

at the national average.

o The City of Alexandria exceeds national benchmarks in several categories of

recreation programs that respondent households have a need for. The city of

Alexandria (59%) far exceeds the national benchmark of (39%) of respondents

who have a need for cultural special events. The City of Alexandria (30%)

exceeds the national benchmark of (19%) of respondents who have a need for

adult art, dance, and performing arts.

o Most important programs for the City of Alexandria residents exceed the national

average with a few programs. The City of Alexandria respondents place adult, art,

dance and performing arts at (11%) importance compared to the national average

of only (3%). The City of Alexandria respondents rating of (38%) far exceeds the

national average of (20%) for the importance placed on cultural special events.

o The City of Alexandria compares at national benchmarks for facilities respondent

households have a need for. The need for indoor fitness and exercise facilities in

Alexandria is (52%) compared to the national average of (46%). The need for

indoor/leisure pools in Alexandria is (47%) compared at the national average of

(43%). The need for an indoor running/walking track in Alexandria is (45%)

compared to the national average of (43%).

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Section 2:

Charts and Graphs

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by percentage of household occupants

Under 5 years6%5-9 years

6%

10-14 years5%

15-19 years3%

20-24 years3%

25-34 years9%

35-44 years16%

45-54 years17%

55-64 years17%

65-74 years12%

75+ years7%

Q1. Demographics: Ages of People in Household

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q2. Have Respondent Households Visited any City of Alexandria Parks During the Past 12 Months?

by percentage of respondents

Yes82%

No18%

Usage of parks is considerably higher than national benchmark of 78%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

City of Alexandria 2013

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Yes82%

No 18%

Excellent23%

Good61%

Fair15%

Poor1%

Q2a. How Respondents Rate the Physical Condition of the City of Alexandria Parks They Have Visited Over the Past 12 Months?

Q2. Have Respondent Households Visited any City of Alexandria Parks During the Past 12 Months?

by percentage of respondents

(excludes “don’t know”)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q3. Have Respondent Households Participated in Recreation or Cultural Programs or Special Events Offered by the City of Alexandria Parks and

Recreation Department During the Past 12 Months?

by percentage of respondents

Yes48%

No52%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

City of Alexandria 2013

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Comparison Charts: Percent of Households Who Participate in Recreation Programs and Activities

Yes46%

No54%

Yes48%

No52%

Alexandria 2011 Alexandria 2013

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q3a. Number of Different City of Alexandria Recreation Programs Respondent Households Have Participated in Over the Past 12 Months.

by percentage of respondents

Q3a. Have Respondent Households Participated in Recreation Programs Offered by the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department During the Past 12 Months?

(excludes ‘“don’t Know”)

1 program23%

2 to 3 programs55%

4 to 6 programs18%

7 to 10 programs3%

11 or more programs2%

Yes48%

No 52%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

City of Alexandria 2013

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Yes48%

No 52%

Excellent33%

Good60%

Fair8%

Q3c. How Respondents Rate the Overall Quality of the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Programs They Have Participated in Over the Past 12 Months.

Q3b. Have Respondent Households Participated in Recreation Programs Offered by the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department During the Past 12 Months?

by percentage of respondents

Excellent ratings lower than national benchmark of 37%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

2011 and 2013 Comparison: Rating of the Quality of Programs and Activities Respondent Have Participated in

Excellent30%

Good 61%

Fair9%

Excellent33%

Good60%

Fair8%

Alexandria 2011 Alexandria 2013

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

City of Alexandria 2013

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Car45%

Bike13%

Walk38%

Public transportation5%

Q4. Means Respondents Use to Travel to Indoor and Outdoor Parks and Recreation Facilities

by percentage of respondents

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

81%67%

53%52%

49%47%47%

45%36%35%35%

32%31%

30%30%

25%24%

19%19%19%

17%16%

14%12%12%11%11%

8%8%

7%

Walking trailsNatural areas and wildlife habitats

Biking trailsIndoor exercise & fitness facilities

Marina/waterfrontIndoor swimming poolPicnic shelters/areas

Running/walking trackOutdoor swimming pools

Indoor performance/art facilitiesPlaygrounds

Outdoor performance spaceCommunity gardens

Fenced dog exercise areasOutdoor tennis courts

Water spray parksOutdoor fitness station

Outdoor rental spaceOutdoor basketball courts

Soccer/lacrosse fieldsUnfenced dog exercise areas

Fishing areasFacilities for people with disabilities

Baseball fields with 60-foot basesOutdoor volleyball courts

Racquetball/squash courtsBaseball fields with 90-foot bases

Skateboard parksFootball fields

Field hockey/rugby fields

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Q5. Parks and Recreation Facilities Respondent Households Have a Need for

by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

City of Alexandria 2013

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Q5a. Estimated Number of Households in the City of Alexandria that Have a Need for Parks and Recreation Facilities

by number of households based on 68,082 households in the City of Alexandria

54,87445,887

36,01535,062

33,63331,93031,658

30,90924,37324,03323,488

21,85420,833

20,15220,084

16,68016,612

12,86712,79912,799

11,64211,029

9,2598,3067,8987,6257,353

5,5835,378

4,630

Walking trailsNatural areas and wildlife habitats

Biking trailsIndoor exercise & fitness facilities

Marina/waterfrontIndoor swimming poolPicnic shelters/areas

Running/walking trackOutdoor swimming pools

Indoor performance/art facilitiesPlaygrounds

Outdoor performance spaceCommunity gardens

Fenced dog exercise areasOutdoor tennis courts

Water spray parksOutdoor fitness station

Outdoor rental spaceOutdoor basketball courts

Soccer/lacrosse fieldsUnfenced dog exercise areas

Fishing areasFacilities for people with disabilities

Baseball fields with 60-foot basesOutdoor volleyball courts

Racquetball/squash courtsBaseball fields with 90-foot bases

Skateboard parksFootball fields

Field hockey/rugby fields0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

29%29%32%31%

22%25%26%26%

21%24%

22%21%

14%15%

13%11%

18%15%

19%19%

15%15%

19%14%13%

11%13%14%

7%6%

38%37%33%

32%33%29%28%28%

33%29%

29%30%

30%26%

28%29%

22%25%20%19%

21%21%

17%21%21%

22%19%15%

20%20%

24%24%

21%29%

24%26%

19%31%30%

25%26%

25%30%

26%30%30%

29%30%

29%24%

22%27%

21%26%

31%30%

23%17%25%

25%

8%9%

10%6%

15%12%

18%12%13%

14%12%19%

17%20%17%17%

16%18%

17%23%

24%18%

25%17%

20%19%

28%22%

27%24%

1%2%

4%3%

6%8%9%

4%3%

8%11%

6%10%

13%13%12%

15%12%

15%15%

18%19%19%

22%16%

19%18%

32%21%

25%

Walking trailsBiking trails

Marina/waterfrontPlaygrounds

Outdoor tennis courtsOutdoor basketball courts

Soccer/lacrosse fieldsPicnic shelters/areas

Natural areas Running/walking track

Baseball fields with 60-ft basesFenced dog exercise areas

Outdoor performance spaceOutdoor volleyball courts

Indoor performance/art facilitiesFacilities for people with disabilities

Indoor swimming poolIndoor exercise & fitness facilities

Baseball fields with 90-ft basesOutdoor rental space

Outdoor swimming poolsUnfenced dog exercise areas

Field hockey/rugby fieldsSkateboard parks

Community gardensFootball fieldsFishing areas

Water spray parksRacquetball/squash courts

Outdoor fitness station

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

100% Meets Needs 75% Meets Needs 50% Meets Needs 25% Meets Needs 0% Meets Needs

Q5b. How Well Parks and Recreation Facilities in the City of Alexandria Meet the Needs of Respondent Households

by percentage of respondents (with a need for facilities)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

City of Alexandria 2013

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Q5b. Estimated Number of Households in the City of Alexandria Whose Needs for Parks and Recreation Facilities are

Only Being 50% Met or Less

21,20021,143

19,28617,944

15,47714,627

14,37414,324

13,75012,38912,32612,260

11,77711,771

9,9568,998

8,7857,978

7,5007,485

5,8765,836

5,5585,537

4,6204,507

4,0113,6573,582

2,991

Natural areas Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

Indoor swimming poolWalking trails

Outdoor swimming poolsPicnic shelters/areas

Running/walking trackIndoor performance/art facilities

Community gardensBiking trails

Outdoor performance spaceOutdoor fitness station

Water spray parksMarina/waterfront

Fenced dog exercise areasOutdoor tennis courts

PlaygroundsOutdoor rental space

Fishing areasUnfenced dog exercise areas

Soccer/lacrosse fieldsOutdoor basketball courts

Racquetball/squash courtsFacilities for people with disabilities

Outdoor volleyball courtsBaseball fields with 90-ft basesBaseball fields with 60-ft bases

Skateboard parksFootball fields

Field hockey/rugby fields

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,00050% Meets Needs 25% Meet Needs 0% Meets Needs

by number of households based on 68,082 households in the City of Alexandria

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q6. Parks and Recreation Facilities that are Most Important for Households

by percentage of respondents (based on sum of their top four choices)

12%0%

59%34%

33%21%20%

18%17%16%16%

13%12%

9%8%

7%6%6%6%

4%4%3%3%3%2%2%2%1%1%1%1%

Walking trailsNatural areas & wildlife habitats

Biking trailsIndoor exercise & fitness facilities

Marina/waterfrontRunning/walking track

PlaygroundsIndoor swimming pool

Fenced dog exercise areasOutdoor swimming pools

Picnic shelters/areasCommunity gardens

Outdoor performance spacesIndoor performance/art facilities

Outdoor tennis courtsUnfenced dog exercise areas

Soccer/lacrosse fieldsWater spray parks

Outdoor basketball courtsOutdoor fitness stations

Fishing areasFacilities for people with disabilities

Racquetball/squash courtsOutdoor rental space

Baseball fields with 60-foot basesBaseball fields with 90-foot bases

Skateboard parksField hockey/rugby fields

Football fieldsOutdoor volleyball courts

None chosen

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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77%59%

44%42%

38%36%

30%27%

25%23%

22%21%

19%19%

17%16%15%15%

14%13%

12%12%11%10%10%

Farmers' MarketsCultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies

Adult fitness and wellness programsOutdoor public art

Nature programs/environmental ed. Adult continuing education programs

Adult art, dance, performing artsWater fitness programs

Adult organized athletic programs Adult day and weekend travel programs

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races,Programs with your petsYouth athletic programs

Tennis lessons and leaguesYouth learn to swim programs

Youth art, dance, performing artsIndoor rental space

Adult learn to swim programsBefore and after school programs

School break programs (fall, winter,spring)Youth fitness and wellness programs

Preschool programsYouth gymnastics programs

Programs for teensPrograms for people with disabilities

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Q7. Parks and Recreation Programs that Households Have a Need For

by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q7. Estimated Number of Households in the City of Alexandria that Have a Need for Parks and Recreation Programs

by number of households based on 68,082 households in the City of Alexandria

52,08339,964

29,82028,594

25,53124,441

20,28818,042

17,29315,727

14,84214,161

13,14012,799

11,37010,62110,48510,2809,6689,123

8,0347,8297,4216,9446,740

Farmers' MarketsCultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies

Adult fitness and wellness programsOutdoor public art

Nature programs/environmental ed. Adult continuing education programs

Adult art, dance, performing artsWater fitness programs

Adult organized athletic programs Adult day and weekend travel programs

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races,Programs with your petsYouth athletic programs

Tennis lessons and leaguesYouth learn to swim programs

Youth art, dance, performing artsIndoor rental space

Adult learn to swim programsBefore and after school programs

School break programs (fall, winter,spring)Youth fitness and wellness programs

Preschool programsYouth gymnastics programs

Programs for teensPrograms for people with disabilities

0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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Q7b. Estimated Number of Households in the City of Alexandria Whose Needs for Parks and Recreation Programs are

Only Being 50% Met or Less

20,18818,991

18,18617,904

17,33613,906

13,13512,944

12,17410,852

8,4487,972

7,6367,3817,258

6,7286,678

6,3226,1106,085

5,7595,479

5,1104,987

4,395

Adult fitness and wellness programsAdult continuing education programs

Outdoor public artCultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies

Nature programs/environmental ed. Farmers' Markets

Water fitness programsAdult art, dance, performing arts

Adult organized athletic programs Adult day and weekend travel programs

Tennis lessons and leaguesPrograms with your pets

Youth art, dance, performing artsAdult learn to swim programs

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races,Youth athletic programs

Indoor rental spaceYouth learn to swim programs

Before and after school programsSchool break programs (fall, winter,spring)

Youth gymnastics programsYouth fitness and wellness programs

Programs for teensPreschool programs

Programs for people with disabilities

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000

50% Meets Needs 25% Meet Needs 0% Meets Needs

by number of households based on 68,082 households in the City of Alexandria

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q8. Parks and Recreation Programs that are Most Important for Households by percentage of respondents (based on top four choices)

17%

54%38%

24%17%

16%14%

13%11%

10%10%9%

8%8%8%

7%6%6%

5%5%4%4%

3%3%3%2%

Farmers' MarketsCultural special events

Adult fitness & wellness programsAdult continuing education programs

Nature programs/environmental educationOutdoor public art

Programs with your petsAdult art, dance, performing arts

Youth athletic programsWater fitness programs

Adult day & weekend programsAdult organized athletic programs

Youth learn to swim programsAthletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

Preschool programsTennis lessons & leagues

Before & after school programsAdult learn to swim programs

School break programs (fall, winter, spring)Programs for people with disabilities

Youth art, dance, performing artsYouth gymnastics programs

Programs for teensYouth fitness & wellness programs

Indoor rental spaceNone chosen

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most ImportantSource: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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50%

48%

42%

38%

24%

22%

17%

15%

12%

11%

7%

7%

7%

4%

3%

Newspaper

From friends & neighbors

City of Alexandria Website

Recreation brochure/program guide

Neigborhood/civic newsletters

Program flyers/registration forms

City Newsletter (E-News)

Internet

E-mail bulletins

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Schools

Cable Television

Recreation center bulletin boards

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria

0% 20% 40% 60%

Q9. Ways Respondents Learn About City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Programs and Activities

by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

8%

38%35%34%

29%24%

17%17%

15%14%

12%6%

4%2%1%1%

City of Alexandria Website

Recreation brochure/program guide

Newspaper

E-mail bulletins

City Newsletter (E-News)

Program flyers/registration forms

Neigborhood/civic newsletters

From friends & neighbors

Internet

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Cable Television

Schools

Recreation center bulletin boards

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept.

None chosen

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice

Q10. Ways Respondents Would Like to Receive Information Regarding Programs and Activities

by percentage of respondents (based on top 3 choices)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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63%50%

56%56%

45%39%

31%26%25%

20%27%

32%22%22%22%

15%14%12%

31%41%30%29%

34%38%

42%45%

38%43%

35%30%

35%34%

30%37%

30%20%

6%9%

14%14%

21%23%

27%29%

36%37%38%38%

43%45%

48%48%

57%69%

Improve existing trails that connect parks

Improve existing neighborhood parks

Develop new trails that connect to parks

Purchase land to preserve natural areas

Purchase land to develop neighborhood parks

Improve existing swimming pools

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

Improve existing athletic fields

Develop new special event/performance venue

Improve existing v-ball,b-ball & tennis courts

Provide lighted athletic fields

Develop new swimming pools

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

Improve existing marina facilities

Develop space for large gatherings

Purchase land to develop athletic fields

Develop new v-ball, b-ball and tennis courts

Convert natural turf athletic to synthetic

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important

Q11.Level of Importance Respondents’ Place on the City of Alexandria to Take Action to Improve Recreation, Parks and

Cultural Activity Servicesby percentage of respondents (based on top three choices)

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q12. Actions that the City of Alexandria Could Take that Respondents are Most Willing to Fund with Their Tax Dollars

by percentage of respondents (based on top four choices)

16%

48%41%40%

31%22%

18%17%

12%12%

11%10%9%9%8%

6%4%4%

3%

Improve existing trails that connect parksPurchase land to preserve natural areas

Develop new trails that connect parksImprove existing passive use neighborhood parks

Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood Develop new swimming pools

Improve existing swimming poolsImprove existing indoor recreation facilities

Develop new special event/performance venueImprove existing athletic fields

Develop new indoor recreation facilitiesImprove existing marina facilities

Develop space for large gatherings Provide lighted athletic fields

Improve existing v-ball, b-ball & tennis courtsPurchase land to develop athletic fields

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courtsConvert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic

None chosen

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Most Willing 2nd Most Willing 3rd Most Willing 4th Most Willing

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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Very Aware6%

Somewhat Aware39%

Not Aware55%

Q13. Respondents Awareness of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program

by percentage of respondents

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Very Satisfied7%

Satisfied46%

Neutral29%

Dissatisfied11%

Very Dissatisfied3%

Don't Know4%

Q14. Respondent Level of Satisfaction With the Aesthetic Appearance and Quality of the City's Right-of-Ways (ie.

Streetscrapes, Medians, Gateways)by percentage of respondents

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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Q15. Demographics: Age of Respondentsby percentage of respondents

Under 359%

35 to 4420%

45 to 5422%

55 to 6424%

65+24%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q16. Demographics: Gender of Respondents by percentage of respondents

Male43%

Female57%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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Q17. Respondent Home Zip Codesby percentage of respondents

29%

26%

13%

13%

11%

6%

3%

22314

22304

22302

22301

22305

22311

22312

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q18. Respondent Households With Latin or Hispanic Ancestry

By percentage of respondents

Yes11%

No89%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)

77%

14%

5%

4%

1%

6%

White/Caucasian

African American/Black

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Q19. Demographics: Respondent Race/Ethnicity

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

Q20. Demographics: Respondent Household Incomeby percentage of respondents

Under $25,0003%

$25,000-$49,9999%

$50,000-$74,99913%

$75,000-$99,99914%

$100,000 or more54%

Not Provided8%

Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (September 2013)

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Importance-Unmet Need Assessment Matrix for

City of Alexandria

Programs and Facilities

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Field hockey/rugby fields

Walking trails

Natural areas and wildlife habitats

Biking trails

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

Marina/waterfront

Running/walking track

Playgrounds

Indoor swimming pool

Fenced dog exercise areas

Outdoor swimming pools

Picnic shelters/areasCommunity gardens

Outdoor performance space

Indoor performance/art facilities

Outdoor tennis courts

Unfenced dog exercise areas

Soccer/lacrosse fields

Water spray parks

Outdoor basketball courts

Outdoor fitness station

Facilities for people w/

disabilities

Fishing areas

Racquetball/squash courts

Outdoor rental space

Baseball fields w/ 60-foot bases

Baseball fields w/ 90-foot bases

Skateboard parksOutdoor volleyball courts

Football fields

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Lower Importance

Farmers' Markets

Cultural special events

Adult fitness & wellness programs

Nature programs/environmental education

Outdoor public art

Programs with your pets

Adult continuing education programs

Adult art, dance, performing arts

Adult organized athletic programsWater fitness programs

Adult day & weekend programs

Tennis lessons & leagues

Youth athletic programsYouth learn to swim programs

Athletic special events

Preschool programs

Indoor rental spaceYouth fitness & wellness programs

Programs for teens

Youth gymnastics programs

Youth art, dance, performing arts

Programs for people with disabilities

School break programs Before & after school programs

Adult learn to swim programs

Importance Unmet Needs Matrix 2

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Section 3:

Benchmarks

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City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Benchmarks 1

National Benchmarking

Since 1998, Leisure Vision (a division of ETC Institute) has conducted household surveys for needs

assessments, feasibility studies, customer satisfaction, fees and charges comparisons, and other parks

and recreation issues in more than 700 communities in over 45 states across the country.

The results of these surveys has provided an unparalleled data base of information to compare responses

from household residents in client communities to “National Averages” and therefore provide a unique

tool to “assist organizations in better decision making.”

Communities within the data base include a full-range of municipal and county governments from 20,000

in population through over 1 million in population. They include communities in warm weather climates

and cold weather climates, mature communities and some of the fastest growing cities and counties in the

country.

“National Averages” have been developed for numerous strategically important parks and recreation

planning and management issues including: customer satisfaction and usage of parks and programs;

methods for receiving marketing information; reasons that prevent members of households from using

parks and recreation facilities more often; priority recreation programs, parks, facilities and trails to

improve or develop; priority programming spaces to have in planned community centers and aquatic

facilities; potential attendance for planned indoor community centers and outdoor aquatic centers; etc.

To keep the benchmarking data base current with changing trends, Leisure Vision’s benchmarking

data base is updated on an annual basis and we only use citizen survey results going back a maximum of

five years in our current benchmarking averages.

Results from household responses for the City of Alexandria were compared to National

Benchmarks as well as the results from the 2011 City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation survey to

gain further strategic information. A summary of all tabular comparisons are shown on pages 2-8.

Note: The benchmarking data contained in this report is protected intellectual property. Any

reproduction of the benchmarking information in this report by persons or organizations not

directly affiliated with the City of Alexandria is not authorized without written consent from

Leisure Vision/ETC Institute.

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National

Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011Has your household visited any City/County/Park

District parks over the past year?

Yes 78% 82% 85%

No 22% 18% 15%

How would you rate the quality of all the parks

you've visited?

Excellent 34% 23% 23%

Good 54% 61% 63%

Fair 11% 15% 13%

Poor 1% 1% 1%

Has your household participated in

City/County/Park District recreation programs

during the past year?

Yes 30% 48% 46%

No 70% 52% 54%

How would you rate the quality of all the recreation

programs you've participated in?

Excellent 37% 33% 30%

Good 53% 60% 60%

Fair 8% 8% 9%

Poor 1% 0% 1%

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

City of Alexandria Benchmark 2

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Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

Ways respondents learn about recreation

programs and activities

From friends and neighbors 40% 48% 46%

Web site 28% 42% 34%

Newspaper articles 37% 50% 46%

Flyers/posters at Parks/Rec. facilities 18% 22% 18%

Cable access television 10% 7% 6%

Social media 6% 11% 6%

Parks/Rec GET GOING program guide NA 38% 29%

Flyers distributed at school 15% 7% 7%

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 6% 4% 3%

Parks Department newsletters 11% 17% 15%

City of Alexandria Benchmark 3

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Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

Organizations used for parks and recreation

programs and facilities

City of Alexandria Parks, Rec, Cultural Activities 49% N/A 60%

YMCA 13% N/A 16%

State of Regional Parks 33% N/A 54%

Homeowners associations/apartment complex 12% N/A 29%

Parks and recreation facilities in cities 26% N/A 39%

Private clubs (tennis, health, fitness, golf) 21% N/A 14%

School District facilities 28% N/A 22%

Boys and Girls Club 4% N/A 1%

City of Alexandria Benchmark 4

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Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

Recreation programs that respondent households

have a need for

Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies 39% 59% 61%

Nature programs/environmental ed. 31% 38% 40%

Adult continuing education programs 31% 36% 35%

Adult art, dance, performing arts 19% 30% 28%

Water fitness programs 29% 27% 32%

Adult organized athletic programs 22% 25% 28%

Youth athletic programs 27% 19% 23%

Tennis lessons and leagues 17% 19% 23%

Youth learn to swim programs 24% 17% 28%

Youth art, dance, performing arts 20% 16% 16%

Adult learn to swim programs 20% 15% 18%

Before and after school programs 15% 14% 18%

Youth fitness and wellness programs 19% 12% 16%

Preschool programs 14% 12% 18%

Youth gymnastics programs 15% 11% 14%

Programs for teens 16% 10% 13%

Programs for people with disabilities 10% 10% 11%

City of Alexandria Benchmark 5

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Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

Most important recreation programs (sum of top

choices)

Youth learn to swim programs 14% 8% 16%Adult learn to swim programs 8% 5% 6%Water fitness programs 13% 9% 11%Tennis lessons & leagues 7% 6% 10%Preschool programs 8% 7% 10%Before & after school programs 7% 6% 9%Youth athletic programs 15% 10% 11%Youth fitness & wellness programs 6% 3% 5%Youth gymnastics programs 4% 3% 3%Programs for teens 7% 3% 4%Youth art, dance, performing arts 6% 4% 4%Adult art, dance, performing arts 3% 11% 12%Adult organized athletic programs 10% 9% 11%Adult continuing education programs 14% 17% 17%Adult day & weekend programs 9% 9% 8%Programs for people with disabilities 4% 5% 5%Cultural special events 20% 38% 38%Nature programs/environmental education 32% 16% 13%

City of Alexandria Benchmark 6

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Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

Parks and recreation facilities that respondent

households have a need for

Paved walking and biking trails 70% 67% 73%

Park shelters and picnic areas 51% 47% 57%

Indoor fitness and exercise facilities 46% 52% 55%

Playground equipment and play areas 43% 35% 41%

Indoor swimming pools/leisure pool 43% 47% 52%

Indoor running/walking track 43% 45% 50%

Spray grounds 32% 25% 20%

Outdoor Swimming Pools/Aquatic Center 44% 36% 44%

Outdoor tennis courts 28% 30% 36%

Community gardens 36% 31% 30%

Outdoor basketball courts 23% 19% 24%

Outdoorvolleyball courts 18% 12% 17%

Skateboard park 13% 8% 10%

Lacrosse and cricket fields 7% 19% 23%

Racquetball/squash courts 13% 11% 16%

Football fields 13% 8% 10%

Fishing areas 34% 16% 22%

Natural areas and wildlife habitats 51% 67% 67%

Outdoor fitness station 47% 25% 26%

City of Alexandria Benchmark 7

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Average Alexandria 2013 Alexandria 2011

Benchmarking for Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Surveys

Most important parks and recreation facilities

(sum of top choices)

Outdoor swimming pools/spray grounds 20% 17% 19%Outdoor fitness stations 12% 3% 4%Outdoor basketball courts 4% 4% 5%Outdoor tennis courts 8% 6% 9%Soccer/lacrosse fields 1% 6% 7%Football fields 3% 1% 2%Skateboard parks 2% 1% 2%Indoor swimming pool 18% 16% 23%Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 21% 21% 19%

City of Alexandria Benchmark 8

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Section 4:

Tabular Data

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Tabular Data

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Q1. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are:

Mean Sum

number 2.17 1842

Q1. Under age 5 0.13 114

Ages 5-9 0.12 105

Ages 10-14 0.10 83

Ages 15-19 0.07 58

Ages 20-24 0.07 60

Ages 25-34 0.19 160

Ages 35-44 0.35 301

Ages 45-54 0.36 304

Ages 55-64 0.37 317

Ages 65-74 0.25 216

Ages 75+ 0.15 124

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Tabular Data

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Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

Q2. Have you or members of your household

visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during

the last 12 months? Number Percent

Yes 695 81.8 %

No 155 18.2 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical

condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks

you have visited? Number Percent

Excellent 160 23.0 %

Good 424 61.0 %

Fair 102 14.7 %

Poor 6 0.9 %

Don't Know 3 0.4 %

Total 695 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Tabular Data

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Q3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural programs or special events offered by

the City of Alexandria during the past 12 months?

Q3. Have you or other members of your

household participated in any recreational or

cultural programs or special events offered by the

City of Alexandria during the past 12 months? Number Percent

Yes 405 47.6 %

No 445 52.4 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of

Alexandria have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

Q3a. Approximately how many different

recreational programs, cultural programs or

special events offered by the City of Alexandria

have you or members of your household

participated in over the past 12 months? Number Percent

1 program 92 22.7 %

2 to 3 programs 219 54.1 %

4 to 6 programs 72 17.8 %

7 to 10 programs 10 2.5 %

11 or more programs 8 2.0 %

Don't know 4 1.0 %

Total 405 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the

programs or events in which you and members of

your household have participated? Number Percent

Excellent 132 32.6 %

Good 241 59.5 %

Fair 32 7.9 %

Total 405 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor

parks and recreation facilities? Number Percent

Car 683 80.4 %

Bike 199 23.4 %

Walk 577 67.9 %

Public transportation 74 8.7 %

Not provided 23 2.7 %

Total 1556

Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 1556

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 1.8

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities

listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

(N=850)

Yes No

Q5a. Walking trails 80.6% 19.4%

Q5b. Biking trails 52.9% 47.1%

Q5c. Running/walking track 45.4% 54.6%

Q5d. Natural areas and wildlife habitats 67.4% 32.6%

Q5e. Picnic shelters/areas 46.5% 53.5%

Q5f. Playgrounds 34.5% 65.5%

Q5g. Community gardens 30.6% 69.4%

Q5h. Fishing areas 16.2% 83.8%

Q5i. Marina/waterfront 49.4% 50.6%

Q5j. Fenced dog exercise areas 29.6% 70.4%

Q5k. Unfenced dog exercise areas 17.1% 82.9%

Q5l. Outdoor swimming pools 35.8% 64.2%

Q5m. Water spray parks 24.5% 75.5%

Q5n. Outdoor fitness station 24.4% 75.6%

Q5o. Outdoor basketball courts 18.8% 81.2%

Q5p. Outdoor volleyball courts 11.6% 88.4%

Q5q. Outdoor tennis courts 29.5% 70.5%

Q5r. Soccer/lacrosse fields 18.8% 81.2%

Q5s. Field hockey/rugby fields 6.8% 93.2%

Q5t. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 10.8% 89.2%

Q5u. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 12.2% 87.8%

Q5v. Football fields 7.9% 92.1%

Q5w. Skateboard parks 8.2% 91.8%

Q5x. Outdoor performance space 32.1% 67.9%

Q5y. Outdoor rental space 18.9% 81.1%

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Q5(1). Indoor swimming pool 46.9% 53.1%

Q5(2). Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 51.5% 48.5%

Q5(3). Indoor performance/art facilities 35.3% 64.7%

Q5(4). Racquetball/squash courts 11.2% 88.8%

Q5(5). Facilities for people with disabilities 13.6% 86.4%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does

Not Meet Needs" of your household.

(N=685)

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Don't Know

Q5a-. Walking trails 27.9% 36.2% 22.3% 7.7% 1.0% 4.8%

Q5b-. Biking trails 27.4% 34.9% 22.2% 8.9% 1.4% 5.2%

Q5c-. Running/

walking track 22.8% 27.5% 23.1% 12.9% 7.7% 6.0%

Q5d-. Natural areas

and wildlife habitats 19.9% 30.6% 28.2% 12.6% 2.6% 6.0%

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/

areas 24.4% 26.6% 29.4% 10.9% 3.4% 5.3%

Q5f-. Playgrounds 29.5% 30.6% 27.5% 5.8% 2.7% 3.9%

Q5g-. Community

gardens 12.0% 19.4% 28.5% 18.2% 14.5% 7.4%

Q5h-. Fishing areas 12.1% 18.5% 21.8% 26.6% 16.9% 4.0%

Q5i-. Marina/

waterfront 29.9% 31.7% 19.8% 9.3% 4.1% 5.2%

Q5j-. Fenced dog

exercise areas 19.5% 28.8% 23.5% 18.1% 5.3% 4.9%

Q5k-. Unfenced dog

exercise areas 14.3% 19.5% 25.6% 17.3% 18.0% 5.3%

Q5l-. Outdoor

swimming pools 14.3% 20.3% 20.7% 22.6% 16.9% 5.3%

Q5m-. Water spray

parks 13.6% 14.1% 16.2% 20.4% 29.8% 5.8%

Q5n-. Outdoor

fitness station 6.1% 18.9% 23.5% 23.0% 24.0% 4.6%

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Q5o-. Outdoor

basketball courts 23.6% 27.8% 24.3% 11.1% 7.6% 5.6%

Q5p-. Outdoor

volleyball courts 14.0% 24.7% 24.7% 18.3% 11.8% 6.5%

Q5q-. Outdoor

tennis courts 21.2% 31.6% 22.5% 14.7% 5.6% 4.3%

Q5r-. Soccer/

lacrosse fields 24.8% 27.0% 18.2% 16.8% 8.8% 4.4%

Q5s-. Field hockey/

rugby fields 17.0% 15.1% 18.9% 22.6% 17.0% 9.4%

Q5t-. Baseball fields

with 90-foot bases 17.3% 18.5% 27.2% 16.0% 13.6% 7.4%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does

Not Meet Needs" of your household.

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Don't Know

Q5u-. Baseball fields

with 60-foot bases 21.1% 27.8% 24.4% 11.1% 10.0% 5.6%

Q5v-. Football fields 10.3% 20.7% 27.6% 17.2% 17.2% 6.9%

Q5w-. Skateboard

parks 12.7% 19.0% 23.8% 15.9% 20.6% 7.9%

Q5x-. Outdoor

performance space 12.7% 27.8% 27.8% 15.5% 9.1% 7.1%

Q5y-. Outdoor

rental space 17.9% 17.9% 22.8% 21.4% 14.5% 5.5%

Q5(1)-. Indoor

swimming pool 16.9% 20.8% 27.9% 15.5% 14.1% 4.8%

Q5(2)-. Indoor

exercise & fitness

facilities 13.8% 23.4% 28.1% 16.8% 11.6% 6.3%

Q5(3)-. Indoor

performance/art

facilities 11.6% 25.7% 27.5% 15.6% 12.0% 7.6%

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/

squash courts 6.9% 18.4% 23.0% 25.3% 19.5% 6.9%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for

people with

disabilities 9.8% 26.5% 27.5% 15.7% 10.8% 9.8%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does

Not Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

(N=685)

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met

Q5a-. Walking trails 29.3% 38.0% 23.5% 8.1% 1.1%

Q5b-. Biking trails 28.9% 36.8% 23.5% 9.4% 1.5%

Q5c-. Running/walking track 24.3% 29.2% 24.6% 13.7% 8.2%

Q5d-. Natural areas and

wildlife habitats 21.2% 32.6% 30.0% 13.4% 2.8%

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas 25.7% 28.1% 31.1% 11.5% 3.6%

Q5f-. Playgrounds 30.6% 31.9% 28.6% 6.0% 2.8%

Q5g-. Community gardens 12.9% 21.0% 30.8% 19.6% 15.6%

Q5h-. Fishing areas 12.6% 19.3% 22.7% 27.7% 17.6%

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront 31.5% 33.4% 20.9% 9.8% 4.3%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise

areas 20.5% 30.2% 24.7% 19.1% 5.6%

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise

areas 15.1% 20.6% 27.0% 18.3% 19.0%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools 15.1% 21.4% 21.8% 23.8% 17.9%

Q5m-. Water spray parks 14.4% 15.0% 17.2% 21.7% 31.7%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station 6.4% 19.8% 24.6% 24.1% 25.1%

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball

courts 25.0% 29.4% 25.7% 11.8% 8.1%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball

courts 14.9% 26.4% 26.4% 19.5% 12.6%

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts 22.2% 33.0% 23.5% 15.4% 5.9%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields 26.0% 28.2% 19.1% 17.6% 9.2%

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields 18.8% 16.7% 20.8% 25.0% 18.8%

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-

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foot bases 18.7% 20.0% 29.3% 17.3% 14.7%

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-

foot bases 22.4% 29.4% 25.9% 11.8% 10.6%

Q5v-. Football fields 11.1% 22.2% 29.6% 18.5% 18.5%

Q5w-. Skateboard parks 13.8% 20.7% 25.9% 17.2% 22.4%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance

space 13.7% 29.9% 29.9% 16.7% 9.8%

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space 19.0% 19.0% 24.1% 22.6% 15.3%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool 17.8% 21.9% 29.3% 16.3% 14.8%

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise &

fitness facilities 14.7% 24.9% 30.0% 18.0% 12.3%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/

art facilities 12.5% 27.8% 29.8% 16.9% 12.9%

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash

courts 7.4% 19.8% 24.7% 27.2% 21.0%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people

with disabilities 10.9% 29.3% 30.4% 17.4% 12.0%

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. Top choice Number Percent

Walking trails 231 27.2 %

Biking trails 80 9.4 %

Running/walking track 33 3.9 %

Natural areas & wildlife habitats 46 5.4 %

Picnic shelters/areas 7 0.8 %

Playgrounds 53 6.2 %

Community gardens 8 0.9 %

Fishing areas 4 0.5 %

Marina/waterfront 37 4.4 %

Fenced dog exercise areas 45 5.3 %

Unfenced dog exercise areas 10 1.2 %

Outdoor swimming pools 22 2.6 %

Water spray parks 6 0.7 %

Outdoor fitness stations 1 0.1 %

Outdoor basketball courts 7 0.8 %

Outdoor tennis courts 15 1.8 %

Soccer/lacrosse fields 20 2.4 %

Field hockey/rugby fields 3 0.4 %

Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 1 0.1 %

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 7 0.8 %

Football fields 1 0.1 %

Outdoor performance spaces 5 0.6 %

Outdoor rental space 2 0.2 %

Indoor swimming pool 41 4.8 %

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 41 4.8 %

Indoor performance/art facilities 9 1.1 %

Racquetball/squash courts 5 0.6 %

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Facilities for people with disabilities 9 1.1 %

None chosen 101 11.9 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. 2nd choice Number Percent

Walking trails 132 15.5 %

Biking trails 97 11.4 %

Running/walking track 45 5.3 %

Natural areas & wildlife habitats 98 11.5 %

Picnic shelters/areas 17 2.0 %

Playgrounds 25 2.9 %

Community gardens 15 1.8 %

Fishing areas 5 0.6 %

Marina/waterfront 34 4.0 %

Fenced dog exercise areas 38 4.5 %

Unfenced dog exercise areas 20 2.4 %

Outdoor swimming pools 33 3.9 %

Water spray parks 6 0.7 %

Outdoor fitness stations 3 0.4 %

Outdoor basketball courts 7 0.8 %

Outdoor volleyball courts 1 0.1 %

Outdoor tennis courts 10 1.2 %

Soccer/lacrosse fields 12 1.4 %

Field hockey/rugby fields 1 0.1 %

Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 6 0.7 %

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 4 0.5 %

Football fields 2 0.2 %

Skateboard parks 2 0.2 %

Outdoor performance spaces 6 0.7 %

Outdoor rental space 3 0.4 %

Indoor swimming pool 35 4.1 %

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 43 5.1 %

Indoor performance/art facilities 7 0.8 %

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Racquetball/squash courts 5 0.6 %

Facilities for people with disabilities 6 0.7 %

None chosen 132 15.5 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. 3rd choice Number Percent

Walking trails 82 9.6 %

Biking trails 67 7.9 %

Running/walking track 50 5.9 %

Natural areas & wildlife habitats 77 9.1 %

Picnic shelters/areas 40 4.7 %

Playgrounds 37 4.4 %

Community gardens 23 2.7 %

Fishing areas 7 0.8 %

Marina/waterfront 51 6.0 %

Fenced dog exercise areas 29 3.4 %

Unfenced dog exercise areas 13 1.5 %

Outdoor swimming pools 20 2.4 %

Water spray parks 10 1.2 %

Outdoor fitness stations 7 0.8 %

Outdoor basketball courts 8 0.9 %

Outdoor volleyball courts 2 0.2 %

Outdoor tennis courts 12 1.4 %

Soccer/lacrosse fields 9 1.1 %

Field hockey/rugby fields 2 0.2 %

Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 3 0.4 %

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 1 0.1 %

Football fields 2 0.2 %

Skateboard parks 4 0.5 %

Outdoor performance spaces 27 3.2 %

Outdoor rental space 3 0.4 %

Indoor swimming pool 30 3.5 %

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 43 5.1 %

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Indoor performance/art facilities 21 2.5 %

Racquetball/squash courts 5 0.6 %

Facilities for people with disabilities 5 0.6 %

None chosen 160 18.8 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. 4th choice Number Percent

Walking trails 55 6.5 %

Biking trails 40 4.7 %

Running/walking track 25 2.9 %

Natural areas & wildlife habitats 70 8.2 %

Picnic shelters/areas 37 4.4 %

Playgrounds 28 3.3 %

Community gardens 29 3.4 %

Fishing areas 9 1.1 %

Marina/waterfront 47 5.5 %

Fenced dog exercise areas 20 2.4 %

Unfenced dog exercise areas 9 1.1 %

Outdoor swimming pools 35 4.1 %

Water spray parks 15 1.8 %

Outdoor fitness stations 17 2.0 %

Outdoor basketball courts 10 1.2 %

Outdoor tennis courts 16 1.9 %

Soccer/lacrosse fields 9 1.1 %

Field hockey/rugby fields 2 0.2 %

Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 2 0.2 %

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 6 0.7 %

Football fields 3 0.4 %

Skateboard parks 3 0.4 %

Outdoor performance spaces 33 3.9 %

Outdoor rental space 10 1.2 %

Indoor swimming pool 33 3.9 %

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 47 5.5 %

Indoor performance/art facilities 22 2.6 %

Racquetball/squash courts 5 0.6 %

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Facilities for people with disabilities 5 0.6 %

None chosen 208 24.5 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

Q6. Top choice Number Percent

Walking trails 500 58.8 %

Biking trails 284 33.4 %

Running/walking track 153 18.0 %

Natural areas & wildlife habitats 291 34.2 %

Picnic shelters/areas 101 11.9 %

Playgrounds 143 16.8 %

Community gardens 75 8.8 %

Fishing areas 25 2.9 %

Marina/waterfront 169 19.9 %

Fenced dog exercise areas 132 15.5 %

Unfenced dog exercise areas 52 6.1 %

Outdoor swimming pools 110 12.9 %

Water spray parks 37 4.4 %

Outdoor fitness stations 28 3.3 %

Outdoor basketball courts 32 3.8 %

Outdoor volleyball courts 3 0.4 %

Outdoor tennis courts 53 6.2 %

Soccer/lacrosse fields 50 5.9 %

Field hockey/rugby fields 8 0.9 %

Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 12 1.4 %

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 18 2.1 %

Football fields 8 0.9 %

Skateboard parks 9 1.1 %

Outdoor performance spaces 71 8.4 %

Outdoor rental space 18 2.1 %

Indoor swimming pool 139 16.4 %

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 174 20.5 %

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Indoor performance/art facilities 59 6.9 %

Racquetball/squash courts 20 2.4 %

Facilities for people with disabilities 25 2.9 %

None chosen 101 11.9 %

Total 2900

Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 2900

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.4

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

(N=850)

Yes No

Q7a. Youth learn to swim programs 16.7% 83.3%

Q7b. Adult learn to swim programs 15.1% 84.9%

Q7c. Water fitness programs 26.5% 73.5%

Q7d. Tennis lessons and leagues 18.8% 81.2%

Q7e. Preschool programs 11.5% 88.5%

Q7f. Before and after school programs 14.2% 85.8%

Q7g. School break programs (fall, winter,

spring) 13.4% 86.6%

Q7h. Youth athletic programs 19.3% 80.7%

Q7i. Youth fitness and wellness programs 11.8% 88.2%

Q7j. Youth gymnastics programs 10.9% 89.1%

Q7k. Programs for teens 10.2% 89.8%

Q7l. Youth art, dance, performing arts 15.6% 84.4%

Q7m. Adult art, dance, performing arts 29.8% 70.2%

Q7n. Adult organized athletic programs 25.4% 74.6%

Q7o. Adult continuing education programs 35.9% 64.1%

Q7p. Adult day and weekend travel

programs 23.1% 76.9%

Q7q. Adult fitness and wellness programs 43.8% 56.2%

Q7r. Programs for people with disabilities 9.9% 90.1%

Q7s. Indoor rental space 15.4% 84.6%

Q7t. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts,

movies, parades etc. 58.7% 41.3%

Q7u. Outdoor public art 42.0% 58.0%

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Q7v. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races,

etc. 21.8% 78.2%

Q7w. Nature programs/environmental

education 37.5% 62.5%

Q7x. Farmers' Markets 76.5% 23.5%

Q7y. Programs with your pets 20.8% 79.2%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household.

(N=142)

Don't

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Know

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs 19.0% 22.5% 24.6% 16.9% 10.6% 6.3%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs 14.3% 11.9% 28.6% 21.4% 16.7% 7.1%

Q7c-. Water fitness programs 10.4% 14.6% 29.2% 18.8% 18.8% 8.3%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues 9.1% 21.8% 29.1% 20.0% 10.9% 9.1%

Q7e-. Preschool programs 13.8% 21.3% 22.5% 21.3% 17.5% 3.8%

Q7f-. Before and after school

programs 14.6% 19.5% 25.6% 19.5% 13.4% 7.3%

Q7g-. School break programs (fall,

winter, spring) 15.6% 15.6% 23.4% 22.1% 16.9% 6.5%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs 18.6% 25.8% 24.7% 13.4% 8.2% 9.3%

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness

programs 10.3% 19.1% 32.4% 19.1% 11.8% 7.4%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs 9.6% 11.0% 16.4% 28.8% 26.0% 8.2%

Q7k-. Programs for teens 16.7% 7.1% 23.8% 33.3% 9.5% 9.5%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing

arts 12.0% 13.3% 22.9% 26.5% 15.7% 9.6%

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing

arts 10.9% 17.4% 34.8% 17.4% 10.9% 8.7%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic

programs 12.2% 14.3% 22.4% 28.6% 12.2% 10.2%

Q7o-. Adult continuing education

programs 18.9% 13.2% 20.8% 26.4% 9.4% 11.3%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend

travel programs 9.1% 9.1% 18.2% 27.3% 18.2% 18.2%

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Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness

programs 9.7% 19.4% 25.0% 26.4% 9.7% 9.7%

Q7r-. Programs for people with

disabilities 17.9% 10.7% 10.7% 28.6% 14.3% 17.9%

Q7s-. Indoor rental space 17.6% 13.7% 17.6% 27.5% 9.8% 13.7%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e.

concerts, movies, parades etc. 18.4% 33.0% 24.3% 13.6% 3.9% 6.8%

Q7u-. Outdoor public art 11.4% 22.9% 32.9% 17.1% 10.0% 5.7%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e.

foot races, etc. 19.6% 27.5% 33.3% 9.8% 2.0% 7.8%

Q7w-. Nature programs/

environmental education 10.6% 18.8% 37.6% 12.9% 11.8% 8.2%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets 37.7% 30.0% 10.8% 9.2% 4.6% 7.7%

Q7y-. Programs with your pets 20.6% 20.6% 11.8% 23.5% 17.6% 5.9%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

(N=142)

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim

programs 20.3% 24.1% 26.3% 18.0% 11.3%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim

programs 15.4% 12.8% 30.8% 23.1% 17.9%

Q7c-. Water fitness

programs 11.4% 15.9% 31.8% 20.5% 20.5%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and

leagues 10.0% 24.0% 32.0% 22.0% 12.0%

Q7e-. Preschool programs 14.3% 22.1% 23.4% 22.1% 18.2%

Q7f-. Before and after

school programs 15.8% 21.1% 27.6% 21.1% 14.5%

Q7g-. School break

programs (fall, winter,

spring) 16.7% 16.7% 25.0% 23.6% 18.1%

Q7h-. Youth athletic

programs 20.5% 28.4% 27.3% 14.8% 9.1%

Q7i-. Youth fitness and

wellness programs 11.1% 20.6% 34.9% 20.6% 12.7%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics

programs 10.4% 11.9% 17.9% 31.3% 28.4%

Q7k-. Programs for teens 18.4% 7.9% 26.3% 36.8% 10.5%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance,

performing arts 13.3% 14.7% 25.3% 29.3% 17.3%

Q7m-. Adult art, dance,

performing arts 11.9% 19.0% 38.1% 19.0% 11.9%

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Q7n-. Adult organized

athletic programs 13.6% 15.9% 25.0% 31.8% 13.6%

Q7o-. Adult continuing

education programs 21.3% 14.9% 23.4% 29.8% 10.6%

Q7p-. Adult day and

weekend travel programs 11.1% 11.1% 22.2% 33.3% 22.2%

Q7q-. Adult fitness and

wellness programs 10.8% 21.5% 27.7% 29.2% 10.8%

Q7r-. Programs for people

with disabilities 21.7% 13.0% 13.0% 34.8% 17.4%

Q7s-. Indoor rental space 20.5% 15.9% 20.5% 31.8% 11.4%

Q7t-. Cultural special

events, i.e. concerts,

movies, parades etc. 19.8% 35.4% 26.0% 14.6% 4.2%

Q7u-. Outdoor public art 12.1% 24.2% 34.8% 18.2% 10.6%

Q7v-. Athletic special

events, i.e. foot races, etc. 21.3% 29.8% 36.2% 10.6% 2.1%

Q7w-. Nature programs/

environmental education 11.5% 20.5% 41.0% 14.1% 12.8%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets 40.8% 32.5% 11.7% 10.0% 5.0%

Q7y-. Programs with your

pets 21.9% 21.9% 12.5% 25.0% 18.8%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. Top choice Number Percent

Youth learn to swim programs 34 4.0 %

Adult learn to swim programs 17 2.0 %

Water fitness programs 32 3.8 %

Tennis lessons & leagues 15 1.8 %

Preschool programs 22 2.6 %

Before & after school programs 17 2.0 %

School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 6 0.7 %

Youth athletic programs 34 4.0 %

Youth fitness & wellness programs 6 0.7 %

Youth gymnastics programs 6 0.7 %

Programs for teens 5 0.6 %

Youth art, dance, performing arts 1 0.1 %

Adult art, dance, performing arts 21 2.5 %

Adult organized athletic programs 19 2.2 %

Adult continuing education programs 37 4.4 %

Adult day & weekend programs 8 0.9 %

Adult fitness & wellness programs 61 7.2 %

Programs for people with disabilities 11 1.3 %

Indoor rental space 2 0.2 %

Cultural special events 71 8.4 %

Outdoor public art 10 1.2 %

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 7 0.8 %

Nature programs/environmental education 27 3.2 %

Farmers' Markets 198 23.3 %

Programs with your pets 31 3.6 %

None chosen 152 17.9 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. 2nd choice Number Percent

Youth learn to swim programs 17 2.0 %

Adult learn to swim programs 8 0.9 %

Water fitness programs 17 2.0 %

Tennis lessons & leagues 15 1.8 %

Preschool programs 12 1.4 %

Before & after school programs 17 2.0 %

School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 13 1.5 %

Youth athletic programs 23 2.7 %

Youth fitness & wellness programs 7 0.8 %

Youth gymnastics programs 11 1.3 %

Programs for teens 4 0.5 %

Youth art, dance, performing arts 14 1.6 %

Adult art, dance, performing arts 25 2.9 %

Adult organized athletic programs 23 2.7 %

Adult continuing education programs 35 4.1 %

Adult day & weekend programs 22 2.6 %

Adult fitness & wellness programs 50 5.9 %

Programs for people with disabilities 12 1.4 %

Indoor rental space 3 0.4 %

Cultural special events 109 12.8 %

Outdoor public art 35 4.1 %

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 17 2.0 %

Nature programs/environmental education 27 3.2 %

Farmers' Markets 99 11.6 %

Programs with your pets 27 3.2 %

None chosen 208 24.5 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. 3rd choice Number Percent

Youth learn to swim programs 12 1.4 %

Adult learn to swim programs 9 1.1 %

Water fitness programs 10 1.2 %

Tennis lessons & leagues 12 1.4 %

Preschool programs 13 1.5 %

Before & after school programs 10 1.2 %

School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 12 1.4 %

Youth athletic programs 16 1.9 %

Youth fitness & wellness programs 3 0.4 %

Youth gymnastics programs 6 0.7 %

Programs for teens 8 0.9 %

Youth art, dance, performing arts 14 1.6 %

Adult art, dance, performing arts 22 2.6 %

Adult organized athletic programs 13 1.5 %

Adult continuing education programs 34 4.0 %

Adult day & weekend programs 28 3.3 %

Adult fitness & wellness programs 52 6.1 %

Programs for people with disabilities 8 0.9 %

Indoor rental space 5 0.6 %

Cultural special events 86 10.1 %

Outdoor public art 42 4.9 %

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 23 2.7 %

Nature programs/environmental education 32 3.8 %

Farmers' Markets 88 10.4 %

Programs with your pets 23 2.7 %

None chosen 269 31.6 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. 4th choice Number Percent

Youth learn to swim programs 7 0.8 %

Adult learn to swim programs 8 0.9 %

Water fitness programs 21 2.5 %

Tennis lessons & leagues 11 1.3 %

Preschool programs 9 1.1 %

Before & after school programs 6 0.7 %

School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 10 1.2 %

Youth athletic programs 11 1.3 %

Youth fitness & wellness programs 5 0.6 %

Youth gymnastics programs 5 0.6 %

Programs for teens 5 0.6 %

Youth art, dance, performing arts 8 0.9 %

Adult art, dance, performing arts 26 3.1 %

Adult organized athletic programs 17 2.0 %

Adult continuing education programs 41 4.8 %

Adult day & weekend programs 22 2.6 %

Adult fitness & wellness programs 41 4.8 %

Programs for people with disabilities 7 0.8 %

Indoor rental space 6 0.7 %

Cultural special events 53 6.2 %

Outdoor public art 29 3.4 %

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 21 2.5 %

Nature programs/environmental education 49 5.8 %

Farmers' Markets 70 8.2 %

Programs with your pets 26 3.1 %

None chosen 336 39.5 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

Q8. Top choice Number Percent

Youth learn to swim programs 70 8.2 %

Adult learn to swim programs 42 4.9 %

Water fitness programs 80 9.4 %

Tennis lessons & leagues 53 6.2 %

Preschool programs 56 6.6 %

Before & after school programs 50 5.9 %

School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 41 4.8 %

Youth athletic programs 84 9.9 %

Youth fitness & wellness programs 21 2.5 %

Youth gymnastics programs 28 3.3 %

Programs for teens 22 2.6 %

Youth art, dance, performing arts 37 4.4 %

Adult art, dance, performing arts 94 11.1 %

Adult organized athletic programs 72 8.5 %

Adult continuing education programs 147 17.3 %

Adult day & weekend programs 80 9.4 %

Adult fitness & wellness programs 204 24.0 %

Programs for people with disabilities 38 4.5 %

Indoor rental space 16 1.9 %

Cultural special events 319 37.5 %

Outdoor public art 116 13.6 %

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 68 8.0 %

Nature programs/environmental education 135 15.9 %

Farmers' Markets 455 53.5 %

Programs with your pets 107 12.6 %

None chosen 152 17.9 %

Total 2587

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Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 2587

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.0

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

Q9. How do you learn about the services that

are offered by the City of Alexandria Department

of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? Number Percent

Newspaper 425 50.0 %

City of Alexandria Website 358 42.1 %

Internet 128 15.1 %

City Newsletter (E-News) 144 16.9 %

Program fliers/registration forms 189 22.2 %

From friends & neighbors 407 47.9 %

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 92 10.8 %

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 27 3.2 %

Recreation brochure/program guide 321 37.8 %

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 36 4.2 %

Cable Television 61 7.2 %

Neigborhood/civic newsletters 200 23.5 %

Recreation center bulletin boards 57 6.7 %

Schools 62 7.3 %

E-mail bulletins 99 11.6 %

None chosen 28 3.3 %

Total 2634

Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 2634

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.1

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q9. What website?

Q9 What Website

ACPS

ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA PATCH

ALEXANDRIA TIMES

ALEXANDRIA.GOV

ALEXANDRIA.GOV

ALEXANDRIA.GOV

ALEXANDRIA.GOV

ALEXANDRIA.GOV

ALEXANDRIA.GOV

ALEXANDRIA.TOURIST

AMAZON LOCAL

AOL

AOL PATCH

BEVERLY HILLS LIST SERVE

CITY

CITY

CITY OF ALENDRIA

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA WEBSITE

CITY'S WEBSITE

CITY WEBSITE

DEL RAY LIST SERVICE/DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

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DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH

DEL RAY PATCH.COM

FIRST NIGHT

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE

GOOGLE MAPS

GOOGLE SEARCH

KID FRIENDLY DC OUR KIDS

OLD TOWN MOMS YAHOO GROUP

OLD TOWNE ALEXANDRIA

PARKS & REC;ALEXANDRIA.GOV

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

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PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH

PATCH BLOGS

PATCH.COM

PATCH.COM

PATCH.COM

PATCH/FB

RED TRICYCLE

SCHOOL

SEARCH GOOGLE

THE PATCH

VANES

VARIOUS

WASHINGTON POST

WASHINGTON POST CALENDAR

WEST ALEXANDRIA PATCH

WEST END ALEXANDRIA PATCH

WEST END PATCH

YAHOO/GOOGLE

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive

information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the

future?

Q10. Top choice Number Percent

Newspaper 136 16.0 %

City of Alexandria Website 124 14.6 %

Internet 48 5.6 %

City Newsletter (E-News) 93 10.9 %

Program fliers/registration forms 45 5.3 %

From friends & neighbors 30 3.5 %

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 40 4.7 %

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 1 0.1 %

Recreation brochure/program guide 108 12.7 %

Cable Television 16 1.9 %

Neigborhood/civic newsletters 23 2.7 %

Recreation center bulletin boards 2 0.2 %

Schools 6 0.7 %

E-mail bulletins 111 13.1 %

None chosen 67 7.9 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive

information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the

future?

Q10. 2nd choice Number Percent

Newspaper 80 9.4 %

City of Alexandria Website 109 12.8 %

Internet 41 4.8 %

City Newsletter (E-News) 73 8.6 %

Program fliers/registration forms 43 5.1 %

From friends & neighbors 56 6.6 %

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 37 4.4 %

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 6 0.7 %

Recreation brochure/program guide 101 11.9 %

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 5 0.6 %

Cable Television 21 2.5 %

Neigborhood/civic newsletters 62 7.3 %

Recreation center bulletin boards 2 0.2 %

Schools 12 1.4 %

E-mail bulletins 69 8.1 %

None chosen 133 15.6 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive

information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the

future?

Q10. 3rd choice Number Percent

Newspaper 76 8.9 %

City of Alexandria Website 87 10.2 %

Internet 29 3.4 %

City Newsletter (E-News) 38 4.5 %

Program fliers/registration forms 58 6.8 %

From friends & neighbors 43 5.1 %

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 26 3.1 %

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 3 0.4 %

Recreation brochure/program guide 85 10.0 %

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 6 0.7 %

Cable Television 16 1.9 %

Neigborhood/civic newsletters 55 6.5 %

Recreation center bulletin boards 11 1.3 %

Schools 13 1.5 %

E-mail bulletins 66 7.8 %

None chosen 238 28.0 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive

information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the

future? (Top three)

Q10. Top choice Number Percent

Newspaper 292 34.4 %

City of Alexandria Website 320 37.6 %

Internet 118 13.9 %

City Newsletter (E-News) 204 24.0 %

Program fliers/registration forms 146 17.2 %

From friends & neighbors 129 15.2 %

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 103 12.1 %

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 10 1.2 %

Recreation brochure/program guide 294 34.6 %

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 11 1.3 %

Cable Television 53 6.2 %

Neigborhood/civic newsletters 140 16.5 %

Recreation center bulletin boards 15 1.8 %

Schools 31 3.6 %

E-mail bulletins 246 28.9 %

None chosen 67 7.9 %

Total 2179

Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 2179

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 2.6

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action.

(N=850)

Somewhat

Very Important Important Not Important Don't Know

Q11a. Improve existing

passive use neighborhood

parks 41.6% 34.1% 7.3% 16.9%

Q11b. Improve existing

athletic fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.) 20.1% 35.3% 22.8% 21.8%

Q11c. Improve existing

walking, hiking and biking

trails that connect parks 56.2% 27.3% 5.6% 10.8%

Q11d. Improve existing

swimming pools 30.5% 29.2% 17.6% 22.7%

Q11e. Improve existing

volleyball, basketball, and

tennis courts 14.6% 32.0% 27.4% 26.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities 23.2% 31.6% 19.9% 25.3%

Q11g. Improve existing marina

facilities 15.1% 23.6% 31.2% 30.1%

Q11h. Convert natural turf

athletic fields to synthetic turf 6.8% 11.6% 41.1% 40.5%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic

fields 19.9% 26.0% 27.9% 26.2%

Q11j. Purchase land to

preserve natural areas, wildlife

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habitats and views 46.9% 24.4% 11.9% 16.8%

Q11k. Purchase land to

develop passive use

neighborhood parks 35.9% 27.3% 16.9% 19.9%

Q11l. Purchase land to

develop athletic fields 10.6% 26.4% 34.5% 28.6%

Q11m. Develop new

swimming pools 24.6% 22.9% 29.2% 23.3%

Q11n. Develop new walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 47.6% 25.8% 12.0% 14.6%

Q11o. Develop new special

event/performance venue 19.4% 29.4% 27.9% 23.3%

Q11p. Develop new volleyball,

basketball, and tennis courts 9.8% 21.3% 41.2% 27.8%

Q11q. Develop new indoor

recreation facilities 16.7% 26.5% 32.8% 24.0%

Q11r. Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental) 16.5% 21.9% 35.6% 26.0%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

(N=850)

Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important

Q11a. Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks 50.1% 41.1% 8.8%

Q11b. Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.

) 25.7% 45.1% 29.2%

Q11c. Improve existing walking,

hiking and biking trails that connect

parks 63.1% 30.6% 6.3%

Q11d. Improve existing swimming

pools 39.4% 37.7% 22.8%

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball,

basketball, and tennis courts 19.7% 43.2% 37.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities 31.0% 42.4% 26.6%

Q11g. Improve existing marina

facilities 21.5% 33.8% 44.6%

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf 11.5% 19.6% 69.0%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields 27.0% 35.2% 37.8%

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats and

views 56.4% 29.3% 14.3%

Q11k. Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood parks 44.8% 34.1% 21.1%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop

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athletic fields 14.8% 36.9% 48.3%

Q11m. Develop new swimming

pools 32.1% 29.9% 38.0%

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking

& biking trails that connect parks 55.8% 30.2% 14.0%

Q11o. Develop new special event/

performance venue 25.3% 38.3% 36.3%

Q11p. Develop new volleyball,

basketball, and tennis courts 13.5% 29.5% 57.0%

Q11q. Develop new indoor

recreation facilities 22.0% 34.8% 43.2%

Q11r. Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental) 22.3% 29.6% 48.2%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

Q12. Top choice Number Percent

Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 108 12.7 %

Improve existing athletic fields 25 2.9 %

Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails

that connect parks 145 17.1 %

Improve existing swimming pools 50 5.9 %

Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis

courts 11 1.3 %

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 13 1.5 %

Improve existing marina facilities 19 2.2 %

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 6 0.7 %

Provide lighted athletic fields 16 1.9 %

Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 129 15.2 %

Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 12 1.4 %

Purchase land to develop athletic fields 7 0.8 %

Develop new swimming pools 47 5.5 %

Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 72 8.5 %

Develop new special event/performance venue 16 1.9 %

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 5 0.6 %

Develop new indoor recreation facilities 18 2.1 %

Develop space for large gatherings 15 1.8 %

None chosen 136 16.0 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

Q12. 2nd choice Number Percent

Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 60 7.1 %

Improve existing athletic fields 24 2.8 %

Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails

that connect parks 114 13.4 %

Improve existing swimming pools 45 5.3 %

Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis

courts 14 1.6 %

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 35 4.1 %

Improve existing marina facilities 23 2.7 %

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 9 1.1 %

Provide lighted athletic fields 18 2.1 %

Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 76 8.9 %

Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 78 9.2 %

Purchase land to develop athletic fields 9 1.1 %

Develop new swimming pools 31 3.6 %

Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 93 10.9 %

Develop new special event/performance venue 22 2.6 %

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 13 1.5 %

Develop new indoor recreation facilities 15 1.8 %

Develop space for large gatherings 12 1.4 %

None chosen 159 18.7 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

Q12. 3rd choice Number Percent

Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 49 5.8 %

Improve existing athletic fields 27 3.2 %

Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails

that connect parks 82 9.6 %

Improve existing swimming pools 25 2.9 %

Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis

courts 18 2.1 %

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 33 3.9 %

Improve existing marina facilities 17 2.0 %

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 6 0.7 %

Provide lighted athletic fields 24 2.8 %

Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 84 9.9 %

Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 56 6.6 %

Purchase land to develop athletic fields 9 1.1 %

Develop new swimming pools 42 4.9 %

Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 91 10.7 %

Develop new special event/performance venue 24 2.8 %

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 13 1.5 %

Develop new indoor recreation facilities 19 2.2 %

Develop space for large gatherings 19 2.2 %

None chosen 212 24.9 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

Q12. 4th choice Number Percent

Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 49 5.8 %

Improve existing athletic fields 19 2.2 %

Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails

that connect parks 64 7.5 %

Improve existing swimming pools 27 3.2 %

Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis

courts 11 1.3 %

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 24 2.8 %

Improve existing marina facilities 18 2.1 %

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 2 0.2 %

Provide lighted athletic fields 14 1.6 %

Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 58 6.8 %

Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 39 4.6 %

Purchase land to develop athletic fields 12 1.4 %

Develop new swimming pools 32 3.8 %

Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 85 10.0 %

Develop new special event/performance venue 42 4.9 %

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 6 0.7 %

Develop new indoor recreation facilities 30 3.5 %

Develop space for large gatherings 31 3.6 %

None chosen 287 33.8 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

Q12. Top choice Number Percent

Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 266 31.3 %

Improve existing athletic fields 95 11.2 %

Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails

that connect parks 405 47.6 %

Improve existing swimming pools 147 17.3 %

Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis

courts 54 6.4 %

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 105 12.4 %

Improve existing marina facilities 77 9.1 %

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 23 2.7 %

Provide lighted athletic fields 72 8.5 %

Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 347 40.8 %

Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 185 21.8 %

Purchase land to develop athletic fields 37 4.4 %

Develop new swimming pools 152 17.9 %

Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 341 40.1 %

Develop new special event/performance venue 104 12.2 %

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 37 4.4 %

Develop new indoor recreation facilities 82 9.6 %

Develop space for large gatherings 77 9.1 %

None chosen 136 16.0 %

Total 2742

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Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 2742

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.2

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

Q13. How aware are you of the City of

Alexandria's Public Art Program? Number Percent

Very Aware 51 6.0 %

Somewhat Aware 334 39.3 %

Not Aware 465 54.7 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic

appearance & quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e.

streetscapes, medians, gateways? Number Percent

Very Satisfied 62 7.3 %

Satisfied 390 45.9 %

Neutral 248 29.2 %

Dissatisfied 91 10.7 %

Very Dissatisfied 22 2.6 %

Don't Know 37 4.4 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q15. What is your age?

Q15. What is your age? Number Percent

Under 35 78 9.2 %

35 to 44 166 19.5 %

45 to 54 185 21.8 %

55 to 64 202 23.8 %

65+ 203 23.9 %

Total 834 98.1 %

Missing Cases = 16

Q16. Your gender:

Q16. Your gender: Number Percent

Male 364 42.8 %

Female 486 57.2 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q17. What is your home zip code?

Q17. What is your home zip code? Number Percent

22134 1 0.1 %

22301 110 12.9 %

22302 113 13.3 %

22304 218 25.6 %

22305 89 10.5 %

22311 51 6.0 %

22312 25 2.9 %

22314 242 28.5 %

23220 1 0.1 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q18. Are you or members of your household of Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q18. Are you or members of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry? Number Percent

Yes 92 10.8 %

No 744 87.5 %

Not provided 14 1.6 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes

your race/ethnicity. Number Percent

African American/Black 119 14.0 %

Asian 39 4.6 %

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5 0.6 %

White/Caucasian 657 77.3 %

Native American 30 3.5 %

Other 51 6.0 %

Not Provided 26 3.1 %

Total 927

Number of Cases = 850

Number of Responses = 927

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 1.1

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 850

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q19. Other

Q19 Other

AMERICAN

ARABIC

AUSTRIAN/MEXICAN

BLACK/LATINO

CUBAN

CUBAN

ETHIOPAN AMERICAN

EUROPEAN AMERICAN

GREEK

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HISPANIC

HUMAN

INDIA

IRRELEVANT

LATIN

LATIN

LATIN

LATIN AMERICAN

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LATINA

LATINO

LATINO

LATINO/WHITE

MULTI

NORWEGIAN

PERSIAN

PORTUGESE

PUERTO RICAN

SOUTHEAST ASIAN

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Q20. What is your household income?

Q20. What is your household income? Number Percent

Under $25,000 27 3.2 %

$25,000-$49,999 73 8.6 %

$50,000-$74,999 112 13.2 %

$75,000-$99,999 116 13.6 %

$100,000 or more 458 53.9 %

Not Provided 64 7.5 %

Total 850 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Section 5:

Cross Tabular Data By:

Hispanic Ancestry and Race/Ethnicity

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Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

Yes 85.9% 81.5% 68.9% 86.5% 100.0% 84.3% 66.7% 76.9% 81.8%

No 14.1% 18.5% 31.1% 13.5% 0.0% 15.7% 33.3% 23.1% 18.2%

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Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

N=695 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

Excellent 30.4% 22.3% 26.8% 15.6% 0.0% 23.6% 0.0% 13.3% 23.0%

Good 46.8% 62.5% 54.9% 71.9% 100.0% 62.1% 50.0% 50.0% 61.0%

Fair 20.3% 14.0% 18.3% 6.3% 0.0% 13.1% 50.0% 36.7% 14.7%

Poor 2.5% 0.7% 0.0% 6.3% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9%

Don't Know 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.4%

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Q3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural programs or special events offered by the

City of Alexandria during the past 12 months?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City in the past 12 months?

Yes 44.6% 48.1% 42.9% 45.9% 66.7% 49.4% 33.3% 30.8% 47.6%

No 55.4% 51.9% 57.1% 54.1% 33.3% 50.6% 66.7% 69.2% 52.4%

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Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have

you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

N=405 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have you or members of your

household participated in over the past 12 months?

1 program 29.3% 22.1% 23.5% 29.4% 0.0% 22.4% 0.0% 16.7% 22.7%

2 to 3 programs 41.5% 55.9% 54.9% 41.2% 100.0% 54.5% 100.0% 50.0% 54.1%

4 to 6 programs 22.0% 17.0% 13.7% 17.6% 0.0% 18.5% 0.0% 25.0% 17.8%

7 to 10 programs 4.9% 2.2% 2.0% 5.9% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 8.3% 2.5%

11 or more programs 2.4% 1.7% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0%

Don't know 0.0% 1.1% 3.9% 5.9% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.0%

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Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

N=405 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

Excellent 41.5% 31.8% 31.4% 17.6% 0.0% 33.8% 0.0% 33.3% 32.6%

Good 53.7% 59.8% 56.9% 70.6% 100.0% 59.4% 100.0% 58.3% 59.5%

Fair 4.9% 8.4% 11.8% 11.8% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0% 8.3% 7.9%

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Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

Car 80.4% 80.2% 82.4% 81.1% 66.7% 79.9% 100.0% 87.2% 80.4%

Bike 16.3% 24.1% 12.6% 21.6% 33.3% 24.2% 0.0% 30.8% 23.4%

Walk 73.9% 67.3% 51.3% 62.2% 100.0% 71.7% 33.3% 64.1% 67.9%

Public transportation 9.8% 8.7% 15.1% 10.8% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 15.4% 8.7%

Not provided 3.3% 2.7% 3.4% 2.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.6% 2.7%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5a. Walking trails

Yes 81.5% 80.6% 75.6% 78.4% 66.7% 82.2% 66.7% 74.4% 80.6%

No 18.5% 19.4% 24.4% 21.6% 33.3% 17.8% 33.3% 25.6% 19.4%

Q5b. Biking trails

Yes 54.3% 52.6% 37.0% 48.6% 66.7% 55.9% 33.3% 53.8% 52.9%

No 45.7% 47.4% 63.0% 51.4% 33.3% 44.1% 66.7% 46.2% 47.1%

Q5c. Running/walking track

Yes 50.0% 44.5% 63.9% 45.9% 66.7% 41.7% 33.3% 43.6% 45.4%

No 50.0% 55.5% 36.1% 54.1% 33.3% 58.3% 66.7% 56.4% 54.6%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5d. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

Yes 65.2% 67.7% 50.4% 73.0% 66.7% 71.3% 66.7% 59.0% 67.4%

No 34.8% 32.3% 49.6% 27.0% 33.3% 28.7% 33.3% 41.0% 32.6%

Q5e. Picnic shelters/areas

Yes 51.1% 46.1% 63.0% 54.1% 100.0% 43.0% 66.7% 43.6% 46.5%

No 48.9% 53.9% 37.0% 45.9% 0.0% 57.0% 33.3% 56.4% 53.5%

Q5f. Playgrounds

Yes 40.2% 34.1% 47.1% 40.5% 66.7% 31.5% 33.3% 48.7% 34.5%

No 59.8% 65.9% 52.9% 59.5% 33.3% 68.5% 66.7% 51.3% 65.5%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5g. Community gardens

Yes 32.6% 30.1% 29.4% 35.1% 66.7% 29.4% 66.7% 41.0% 30.6%

No 67.4% 69.9% 70.6% 64.9% 33.3% 70.6% 33.3% 59.0% 69.4%

Q5h. Fishing areas

Yes 18.5% 15.6% 30.3% 18.9% 0.0% 12.4% 33.3% 23.1% 16.2%

No 81.5% 84.4% 69.7% 81.1% 100.0% 87.6% 66.7% 76.9% 83.8%

Q5i. Marina/waterfront

Yes 40.2% 50.3% 42.0% 59.5% 33.3% 50.4% 33.3% 46.2% 49.4%

No 59.8% 49.7% 58.0% 40.5% 66.7% 49.6% 66.7% 53.8% 50.6%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5j. Fenced dog exercise areas

Yes 23.9% 30.5% 19.3% 35.1% 33.3% 31.3% 0.0% 33.3% 29.6%

No 76.1% 69.5% 80.7% 64.9% 66.7% 68.7% 100.0% 66.7% 70.4%

Q5k. Unfenced dog exercise areas

Yes 12.0% 17.7% 11.8% 21.6% 0.0% 17.7% 0.0% 23.1% 17.1%

No 88.0% 82.3% 88.2% 78.4% 100.0% 82.3% 100.0% 76.9% 82.9%

Q5l. Outdoor swimming pools

Yes 40.2% 35.1% 46.2% 35.1% 33.3% 34.0% 0.0% 35.9% 35.8%

No 59.8% 64.9% 53.8% 64.9% 66.7% 66.0% 100.0% 64.1% 64.2%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5m. Water spray parks

Yes 30.4% 23.9% 41.2% 27.0% 33.3% 21.2% 0.0% 28.2% 24.5%

No 69.6% 76.1% 58.8% 73.0% 66.7% 78.8% 100.0% 71.8% 75.5%

Q5n. Outdoor fitness station

Yes 28.3% 23.8% 40.3% 13.5% 33.3% 21.2% 0.0% 35.9% 24.4%

No 71.7% 76.2% 59.7% 86.5% 66.7% 78.8% 100.0% 64.1% 75.6%

Q5o. Outdoor basketball courts

Yes 17.4% 19.0% 39.5% 10.8% 33.3% 15.6% 0.0% 20.5% 18.8%

No 82.6% 81.0% 60.5% 89.2% 66.7% 84.4% 100.0% 79.5% 81.2%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5p. Outdoor volleyball courts

Yes 10.9% 12.0% 26.9% 8.1% 66.7% 8.7% 0.0% 12.8% 11.6%

No 89.1% 88.0% 73.1% 91.9% 33.3% 91.3% 100.0% 87.2% 88.4%

Q5q. Outdoor tennis courts

Yes 32.6% 28.8% 39.5% 35.1% 66.7% 27.9% 0.0% 23.1% 29.5%

No 67.4% 71.2% 60.5% 64.9% 33.3% 72.1% 100.0% 76.9% 70.5%

Q5r. Soccer/lacrosse fields

Yes 21.7% 18.5% 35.3% 29.7% 66.7% 15.1% 0.0% 20.5% 18.8%

No 78.3% 81.5% 64.7% 70.3% 33.3% 84.9% 100.0% 79.5% 81.2%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5s. Field hockey/rugby fields

Yes 5.4% 6.9% 16.0% 5.4% 66.7% 4.7% 0.0% 12.8% 6.8%

No 94.6% 93.1% 84.0% 94.6% 33.3% 95.3% 100.0% 87.2% 93.2%

Q5t. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

Yes 12.0% 10.6% 24.4% 5.4% 66.7% 8.3% 0.0% 15.4% 10.8%

No 88.0% 89.4% 75.6% 94.6% 33.3% 91.7% 100.0% 84.6% 89.2%

Q5u. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

Yes 13.0% 12.1% 22.7% 5.4% 66.7% 10.4% 0.0% 17.9% 12.2%

No 87.0% 87.9% 77.3% 94.6% 33.3% 89.6% 100.0% 82.1% 87.8%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5v. Football fields

Yes 9.8% 7.5% 23.5% 2.7% 66.7% 5.0% 0.0% 10.3% 7.9%

No 90.2% 92.5% 76.5% 97.3% 33.3% 95.0% 100.0% 89.7% 92.1%

Q5w. Skateboard parks

Yes 5.4% 8.7% 20.2% 8.1% 33.3% 6.1% 0.0% 10.3% 8.2%

No 94.6% 91.3% 79.8% 91.9% 66.7% 93.9% 100.0% 89.7% 91.8%

Q5x. Outdoor performance space

Yes 40.2% 31.2% 40.3% 27.0% 66.7% 30.7% 66.7% 33.3% 32.1%

No 59.8% 68.8% 59.7% 73.0% 33.3% 69.3% 33.3% 66.7% 67.9%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5y. Outdoor rental space

Yes 23.9% 18.1% 35.3% 16.2% 33.3% 15.2% 0.0% 28.2% 18.9%

No 76.1% 81.9% 64.7% 83.8% 66.7% 84.8% 100.0% 71.8% 81.1%

Q5(1). Indoor swimming pool

Yes 55.4% 45.7% 53.8% 51.4% 66.7% 45.7% 0.0% 48.7% 46.9%

No 44.6% 54.3% 46.2% 48.6% 33.3% 54.3% 100.0% 51.3% 53.1%

Q5(2). Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

Yes 58.7% 50.5% 60.5% 48.6% 33.3% 49.3% 33.3% 64.1% 51.5%

No 41.3% 49.5% 39.5% 51.4% 66.7% 50.7% 66.7% 35.9% 48.5%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5(3). Indoor performance/art facilities

Yes 41.3% 34.4% 39.5% 27.0% 33.3% 35.2% 33.3% 41.0% 35.3%

No 58.7% 65.6% 60.5% 73.0% 66.7% 64.8% 66.7% 59.0% 64.7%

Q5(4). Racquetball/squash courts

Yes 20.7% 10.1% 15.1% 13.5% 33.3% 9.6% 33.3% 17.9% 11.2%

No 79.3% 89.9% 84.9% 86.5% 66.7% 90.4% 66.7% 82.1% 88.8%

Q5(5). Facilities for people with disabilities

Yes 20.7% 12.5% 32.8% 8.1% 33.3% 9.5% 33.3% 28.2% 13.6%

No 79.3% 87.5% 67.2% 91.9% 66.7% 90.5% 66.7% 71.8% 86.4%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5a-. Walking trails

100% Met 25.4% 30.1% 26.4% 20.7% 0.0% 30.0% 0.0% 41.4% 29.3%

75% Met 39.4% 37.5% 42.5% 27.6% 0.0% 38.5% 50.0% 17.2% 38.0%

50% Met 23.9% 23.3% 16.1% 37.9% 50.0% 23.6% 50.0% 27.6% 23.5%

25% Met 9.9% 8.1% 10.3% 13.8% 50.0% 7.2% 0.0% 13.8% 8.1%

0% Met 1.4% 1.1% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.1%

Q5b-. Biking trails

100% Met 26.7% 29.1% 17.5% 16.7% 0.0% 30.8% 0.0% 38.1% 28.9%

75% Met 37.8% 36.8% 35.0% 33.3% 0.0% 38.0% 100.0% 28.6% 36.8%

50% Met 20.0% 23.6% 25.0% 33.3% 50.0% 23.1% 0.0% 9.5% 23.5%

25% Met 6.7% 10.0% 17.5% 16.7% 50.0% 7.5% 0.0% 19.0% 9.4%

0% Met 8.9% 0.6% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 4.8% 1.5%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5c-. Running/walking track

100% Met 22.5% 24.2% 17.4% 31.3% 0.0% 27.3% 0.0% 20.0% 24.3%

75% Met 32.5% 28.7% 37.7% 31.3% 0.0% 26.0% 0.0% 33.3% 29.2%

50% Met 32.5% 23.9% 20.3% 25.0% 50.0% 25.6% 100.0% 13.3% 24.6%

25% Met 2.5% 15.0% 15.9% 12.5% 50.0% 12.3% 0.0% 26.7% 13.7%

0% Met 10.0% 8.2% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 8.8% 0.0% 6.7% 8.2%

Q5d-. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

100% Met 23.6% 21.0% 20.8% 20.0% 0.0% 20.6% 0.0% 42.9% 21.2%

75% Met 30.9% 32.9% 30.2% 28.0% 0.0% 34.9% 50.0% 9.5% 32.6%

50% Met 32.7% 29.5% 22.6% 28.0% 100.0% 30.5% 50.0% 33.3% 30.0%

25% Met 10.9% 13.7% 17.0% 16.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 14.3% 13.4%

0% Met 1.8% 3.0% 9.4% 8.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas

100% Met 25.6% 25.9% 25.0% 21.1% 0.0% 26.8% 0.0% 26.7% 25.7%

75% Met 18.6% 29.7% 32.8% 36.8% 0.0% 27.6% 100.0% 13.3% 28.1%

50% Met 41.9% 29.0% 25.0% 15.8% 50.0% 33.8% 0.0% 26.7% 31.1%

25% Met 9.3% 12.1% 10.9% 26.3% 50.0% 9.6% 0.0% 26.7% 11.5%

0% Met 4.7% 3.4% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 6.7% 3.6%

Q5f-. Playgrounds

100% Met 29.0% 30.7% 32.6% 28.6% 0.0% 31.5% 0.0% 29.4% 30.6%

75% Met 29.0% 32.6% 23.9% 35.7% 50.0% 32.7% 0.0% 47.1% 31.9%

50% Met 38.7% 27.4% 26.1% 35.7% 50.0% 29.1% 100.0% 17.6% 28.6%

25% Met 0.0% 6.5% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% 0.0% 5.9% 6.0%

0% Met 3.2% 2.8% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5g-. Community gardens

100% Met 16.0% 12.4% 16.7% 23.1% 0.0% 10.8% 0.0% 25.0% 12.9%

75% Met 8.0% 22.2% 20.0% 15.4% 0.0% 22.9% 0.0% 16.7% 21.0%

50% Met 44.0% 29.9% 26.7% 38.5% 50.0% 29.3% 100.0% 41.7% 30.8%

25% Met 16.0% 20.1% 23.3% 15.4% 0.0% 21.7% 0.0% 8.3% 19.6%

0% Met 16.0% 15.5% 13.3% 7.7% 50.0% 15.3% 0.0% 8.3% 15.6%

Q5h-. Fishing areas

100% Met 21.4% 10.9% 12.9% 0.0% 0.0% 9.0% 0.0% 28.6% 12.6%

75% Met 7.1% 20.8% 25.8% 28.6% 0.0% 14.9% 0.0% 28.6% 19.3%

50% Met 21.4% 23.8% 6.5% 28.6% 0.0% 34.3% 0.0% 0.0% 22.7%

25% Met 28.6% 27.7% 35.5% 28.6% 0.0% 25.4% 0.0% 28.6% 27.7%

0% Met 21.4% 16.8% 19.4% 14.3% 0.0% 16.4% 0.0% 14.3% 17.6%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront

100% Met 20.0% 32.1% 31.7% 36.8% 0.0% 29.9% 0.0% 43.8% 31.5%

75% Met 53.3% 32.1% 31.7% 21.1% 0.0% 34.5% 100.0% 37.5% 33.4%

50% Met 13.3% 21.5% 19.5% 26.3% 100.0% 21.6% 0.0% 12.5% 20.9%

25% Met 10.0% 9.7% 4.9% 15.8% 0.0% 10.8% 0.0% 6.3% 9.8%

0% Met 3.3% 4.5% 12.2% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 30.0% 18.7% 30.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 8.3% 20.5%

75% Met 15.0% 32.1% 30.0% 25.0% 0.0% 31.5% 0.0% 16.7% 30.2%

50% Met 45.0% 22.8% 25.0% 8.3% 0.0% 23.6% 0.0% 50.0% 24.7%

25% Met 5.0% 20.7% 5.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.6% 0.0% 25.0% 19.1%

0% Met 5.0% 5.7% 10.0% 16.7% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 0.0% 15.7% 23.1% 37.5% 0.0% 12.9% 0.0% 12.5% 15.1%

75% Met 0.0% 22.6% 23.1% 12.5% 0.0% 23.7% 0.0% 0.0% 20.6%

50% Met 50.0% 25.2% 23.1% 12.5% 0.0% 28.0% 0.0% 37.5% 27.0%

25% Met 30.0% 17.4% 15.4% 12.5% 0.0% 16.1% 0.0% 37.5% 18.3%

0% Met 20.0% 19.1% 15.4% 25.0% 0.0% 19.4% 0.0% 12.5% 19.0%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools

100% Met 18.8% 14.9% 19.6% 8.3% 0.0% 12.9% 0.0% 35.7% 15.1%

75% Met 15.6% 21.9% 28.3% 33.3% 100.0% 18.1% 0.0% 21.4% 21.4%

50% Met 28.1% 20.5% 13.0% 16.7% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 28.6% 21.8%

25% Met 21.9% 24.7% 15.2% 25.0% 0.0% 28.7% 0.0% 7.1% 23.8%

0% Met 15.6% 18.1% 23.9% 16.7% 0.0% 18.1% 0.0% 7.1% 17.9%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5m-. Water spray parks

100% Met 23.1% 13.2% 16.7% 20.0% 0.0% 9.9% 0.0% 45.5% 14.4%

75% Met 19.2% 14.5% 19.0% 20.0% 0.0% 13.5% 0.0% 9.1% 15.0%

50% Met 15.4% 17.8% 14.3% 10.0% 0.0% 19.8% 0.0% 18.2% 17.2%

25% Met 15.4% 22.4% 23.8% 20.0% 0.0% 24.3% 0.0% 0.0% 21.7%

0% Met 26.9% 32.2% 26.2% 30.0% 100.0% 32.4% 0.0% 27.3% 31.7%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station

100% Met 4.2% 6.9% 10.0% 20.0% 0.0% 4.1% 0.0% 15.4% 6.4%

75% Met 16.7% 19.5% 27.5% 0.0% 0.0% 18.0% 0.0% 15.4% 19.8%

50% Met 41.7% 22.6% 20.0% 40.0% 0.0% 25.4% 0.0% 38.5% 24.6%

25% Met 25.0% 23.9% 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 25.4% 0.0% 15.4% 24.1%

0% Met 12.5% 27.0% 22.5% 20.0% 100.0% 27.0% 0.0% 15.4% 25.1%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball courts

100% Met 20.0% 25.4% 24.3% 25.0% 0.0% 26.5% 0.0% 25.0% 25.0%

75% Met 33.3% 29.7% 27.0% 25.0% 0.0% 33.7% 0.0% 12.5% 29.4%

50% Met 40.0% 23.7% 16.2% 0.0% 0.0% 30.1% 0.0% 37.5% 25.7%

25% Met 6.7% 11.9% 13.5% 50.0% 100.0% 7.2% 0.0% 0.0% 11.8%

0% Met 0.0% 9.3% 18.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 25.0% 8.1%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball courts

100% Met 10.0% 15.6% 8.0% 33.3% 0.0% 18.4% 0.0% 20.0% 14.9%

75% Met 20.0% 27.3% 32.0% 0.0% 0.0% 26.5% 0.0% 20.0% 26.4%

50% Met 40.0% 24.7% 16.0% 0.0% 100.0% 30.6% 0.0% 40.0% 26.4%

25% Met 10.0% 20.8% 24.0% 66.7% 0.0% 16.3% 0.0% 0.0% 19.5%

0% Met 20.0% 11.7% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.2% 0.0% 20.0% 12.6%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts

100% Met 33.3% 20.7% 21.1% 30.8% 0.0% 22.7% 0.0% 22.2% 22.2%

75% Met 25.9% 34.0% 23.7% 30.8% 0.0% 36.4% 0.0% 33.3% 33.0%

50% Met 25.9% 22.9% 18.4% 15.4% 0.0% 24.0% 0.0% 33.3% 23.5%

25% Met 11.1% 16.0% 23.7% 23.1% 50.0% 13.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4%

0% Met 3.7% 6.4% 13.2% 0.0% 50.0% 3.9% 0.0% 11.1% 5.9%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields

100% Met 33.3% 24.3% 29.7% 27.3% 0.0% 22.5% 0.0% 57.1% 26.0%

75% Met 22.2% 29.7% 21.6% 36.4% 0.0% 35.2% 0.0% 0.0% 28.2%

50% Met 27.8% 17.1% 8.1% 18.2% 50.0% 23.9% 0.0% 14.3% 19.1%

25% Met 11.1% 18.9% 24.3% 18.2% 50.0% 12.7% 0.0% 14.3% 17.6%

0% Met 5.6% 9.9% 16.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 14.3% 9.2%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields

100% Met 50.0% 16.7% 21.4% 50.0% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 60.0% 18.8%

75% Met 0.0% 19.0% 21.4% 0.0% 0.0% 20.8% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7%

50% Met 25.0% 19.0% 14.3% 0.0% 50.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.8%

25% Met 25.0% 26.2% 7.1% 50.0% 50.0% 33.3% 0.0% 20.0% 25.0%

0% Met 0.0% 19.0% 35.7% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 20.0% 18.8%

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

100% Met 11.1% 20.3% 13.6% 50.0% 0.0% 21.4% 0.0% 16.7% 18.7%

75% Met 33.3% 18.8% 13.6% 0.0% 0.0% 26.2% 0.0% 16.7% 20.0%

50% Met 33.3% 26.6% 27.3% 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 16.7% 29.3%

25% Met 11.1% 18.8% 18.2% 50.0% 100.0% 11.9% 0.0% 16.7% 17.3%

0% Met 11.1% 15.6% 27.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 33.3% 14.7%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

100% Met 22.2% 23.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 33.3% 22.4%

75% Met 22.2% 31.1% 15.0% 50.0% 0.0% 38.9% 0.0% 0.0% 29.4%

50% Met 33.3% 23.0% 25.0% 50.0% 0.0% 24.1% 0.0% 33.3% 25.9%

25% Met 22.2% 10.8% 5.0% 0.0% 100.0% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% 11.8%

0% Met 0.0% 12.2% 30.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 16.7% 10.6%

Q5v-. Football fields

100% Met 0.0% 11.1% 14.3% 100.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 25.0% 11.1%

75% Met 14.3% 24.4% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 24.0% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2%

50% Met 42.9% 26.7% 14.3% 0.0% 50.0% 36.0% 0.0% 50.0% 29.6%

25% Met 42.9% 15.6% 9.5% 0.0% 50.0% 28.0% 0.0% 0.0% 18.5%

0% Met 0.0% 22.2% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 25.0% 18.5%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5w-. Skateboard parks

100% Met 0.0% 14.5% 15.8% 33.3% 0.0% 9.7% 0.0% 25.0% 13.8%

75% Met 0.0% 21.8% 21.1% 0.0% 0.0% 25.8% 0.0% 0.0% 20.7%

50% Met 33.3% 25.5% 10.5% 0.0% 100.0% 35.5% 0.0% 25.0% 25.9%

25% Met 66.7% 14.5% 15.8% 66.7% 0.0% 16.1% 0.0% 0.0% 17.2%

0% Met 0.0% 23.6% 36.8% 0.0% 0.0% 12.9% 0.0% 50.0% 22.4%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance space

100% Met 18.8% 13.1% 12.8% 20.0% 0.0% 12.8% 0.0% 25.0% 13.7%

75% Met 31.3% 30.3% 25.6% 60.0% 0.0% 31.7% 100.0% 8.3% 29.9%

50% Met 25.0% 30.3% 25.6% 20.0% 50.0% 31.1% 0.0% 33.3% 29.9%

25% Met 18.8% 15.7% 17.9% 0.0% 50.0% 17.7% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7%

0% Met 6.3% 10.6% 17.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 33.3% 9.8%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space

100% Met 13.6% 19.6% 23.5% 20.0% 0.0% 18.1% 0.0% 20.0% 19.0%

75% Met 22.7% 18.8% 20.6% 40.0% 0.0% 20.5% 0.0% 0.0% 19.0%

50% Met 31.8% 22.3% 11.8% 0.0% 100.0% 27.7% 0.0% 40.0% 24.1%

25% Met 22.7% 22.3% 14.7% 40.0% 0.0% 25.3% 0.0% 10.0% 22.6%

0% Met 9.1% 17.0% 29.4% 0.0% 0.0% 8.4% 0.0% 30.0% 15.3%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool

100% Met 33.3% 15.0% 19.2% 18.8% 0.0% 16.0% 0.0% 41.2% 17.8%

75% Met 6.7% 24.5% 23.1% 25.0% 0.0% 23.0% 0.0% 5.9% 21.9%

50% Met 33.3% 29.4% 21.2% 12.5% 0.0% 32.5% 0.0% 29.4% 29.3%

25% Met 13.3% 16.4% 13.5% 31.3% 100.0% 14.8% 0.0% 17.6% 16.3%

0% Met 13.3% 14.7% 23.1% 12.5% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 5.9% 14.8%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

100% Met 24.5% 13.0% 17.2% 26.7% 0.0% 11.8% 100.0% 30.4% 14.7%

75% Met 18.4% 25.6% 19.0% 13.3% 0.0% 27.8% 0.0% 13.0% 24.9%

50% Met 36.7% 29.7% 20.7% 26.7% 100.0% 33.1% 0.0% 30.4% 30.0%

25% Met 6.1% 19.3% 17.2% 33.3% 0.0% 17.5% 0.0% 8.7% 18.0%

0% Met 14.3% 12.3% 25.9% 0.0% 0.0% 9.9% 0.0% 17.4% 12.3%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/art facilities

100% Met 15.6% 11.9% 16.2% 30.0% 0.0% 9.1% 100.0% 30.8% 12.5%

75% Met 34.4% 26.9% 27.0% 10.0% 0.0% 29.4% 0.0% 23.1% 27.8%

50% Met 18.8% 32.0% 18.9% 30.0% 0.0% 33.7% 0.0% 15.4% 29.8%

25% Met 18.8% 16.0% 13.5% 30.0% 100.0% 17.1% 0.0% 7.7% 16.9%

0% Met 12.5% 13.2% 24.3% 0.0% 0.0% 10.7% 0.0% 23.1% 12.9%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash courts

100% Met 6.7% 6.2% 13.3% 20.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 33.3% 7.4%

75% Met 26.7% 18.5% 13.3% 20.0% 0.0% 23.1% 0.0% 16.7% 19.8%

50% Met 46.7% 20.0% 13.3% 20.0% 0.0% 28.8% 0.0% 33.3% 24.7%

25% Met 20.0% 29.2% 13.3% 20.0% 100.0% 32.7% 0.0% 0.0% 27.2%

0% Met 0.0% 26.2% 46.7% 20.0% 0.0% 13.5% 100.0% 16.7% 21.0%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people with disabilities

100% Met 5.9% 11.3% 16.1% 50.0% 0.0% 2.2% 100.0% 22.2% 10.9%

75% Met 41.2% 26.8% 19.4% 0.0% 0.0% 37.0% 0.0% 33.3% 29.3%

50% Met 41.2% 29.6% 22.6% 0.0% 100.0% 37.0% 0.0% 33.3% 30.4%

25% Met 0.0% 19.7% 19.4% 50.0% 0.0% 17.4% 0.0% 0.0% 17.4%

0% Met 11.8% 12.7% 22.6% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0% 11.1% 12.0%

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q6. Top choice

Walking trails 58.7% 58.9% 42.9% 48.6% 66.7% 63.2% 33.3% 51.3% 58.8%

Biking trails 38.0% 32.7% 15.1% 24.3% 33.3% 36.8% 33.3% 25.6% 33.4%

Running/walking track 13.0% 18.5% 28.6% 35.1% 66.7% 15.2% 0.0% 12.8% 18.0%

Natural areas & wildlife

habitats

35.9% 34.3% 19.3% 32.4% 0.0% 38.4% 33.3% 23.1% 34.2%

Picnic shelters/areas 13.0% 12.0% 24.4% 5.4% 66.7% 9.5% 33.3% 15.4% 11.9%

Playgrounds 17.4% 16.9% 13.4% 27.0% 33.3% 16.7% 0.0% 23.1% 16.8%

Community gardens 6.5% 9.3% 5.9% 5.4% 0.0% 9.3% 0.0% 15.4% 8.8%

Fishing areas 2.2% 2.8% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 7.7% 2.9%

Marina/waterfront 14.1% 20.2% 12.6% 24.3% 0.0% 20.4% 33.3% 23.1% 19.9%

Fenced dog exercise areas 7.6% 16.7% 5.9% 16.2% 33.3% 17.8% 0.0% 12.8% 15.5%

Unfenced dog exercise areas 5.4% 6.3% 1.7% 8.1% 0.0% 6.6% 0.0% 10.3% 6.1%

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Outdoor swimming pools 10.9% 13.3% 10.9% 10.8% 33.3% 13.2% 0.0% 15.4% 12.9%

Water spray parks 6.5% 4.0% 4.2% 2.7% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 5.1% 4.4%

Outdoor fitness stations 3.3% 3.4% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 7.7% 3.3%

Outdoor basketball courts 3.3% 3.9% 6.7% 2.7% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 2.6% 3.8%

Outdoor volleyball courts 1.1% 0.3% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.4%

Outdoor tennis courts 10.9% 5.6% 8.4% 8.1% 0.0% 5.8% 0.0% 5.1% 6.2%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 8.7% 5.5% 11.8% 2.7% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 10.3% 5.9%

Field hockey/rugby fields 1.1% 0.8% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9%

Baseball fields with 90-foot

bases

1.1%

1.5%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.9%

0.0%

0.0%

1.4%

Baseball fields with 60-foot

bases

0.0%

2.4%

1.7%

2.7%

0.0%

2.4%

0.0%

0.0%

2.1%

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Football fields 0.0% 1.1% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9%

Skateboard parks 0.0% 1.2% 1.7% 2.7% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.1%

Outdoor performance spaces 12.0% 7.8% 6.7% 5.4% 0.0% 9.0% 33.3% 7.7% 8.4%

Outdoor rental space 2.2% 2.2% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 2.6% 2.1%

Indoor swimming pool 21.7% 15.9% 14.3% 21.6% 0.0% 17.2% 0.0% 12.8% 16.4%

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

18.5%

20.2%

29.4%

21.6%

0.0%

18.9%

0.0%

28.2%

20.5%

Indoor performance/art

facilities

7.6%

7.0%

8.4%

5.4%

0.0%

6.7%

33.3%

5.1%

6.9%

Racquetball/squash courts 3.3% 2.3% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4%

Facilities for people with

disabilities

5.4%

2.7%

3.4%

2.7%

0.0%

2.2%

33.3%

10.3%

2.9%

None chosen 10.9% 12.0% 19.3% 16.2% 0.0% 10.1% 33.3% 12.8% 11.9%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7a. Youth learn to swim programs

Yes 21.7% 16.4% 25.2% 35.1% 66.7% 13.6% 0.0% 25.6% 16.7%

No 78.3% 83.6% 74.8% 64.9% 33.3% 86.4% 100.0% 74.4% 83.3%

Q7b. Adult learn to swim programs

Yes 14.1% 15.3% 42.9% 13.5% 33.3% 10.0% 0.0% 17.9% 15.1%

No 85.9% 84.7% 57.1% 86.5% 66.7% 90.0% 100.0% 82.1% 84.9%

Q7c. Water fitness programs

Yes 25.0% 26.6% 37.0% 18.9% 66.7% 24.9% 0.0% 28.2% 26.5%

No 75.0% 73.4% 63.0% 81.1% 33.3% 75.1% 100.0% 71.8% 73.5%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7d. Tennis lessons and leagues

Yes 17.4% 19.0% 26.1% 24.3% 66.7% 16.9% 0.0% 23.1% 18.8%

No 82.6% 81.0% 73.9% 75.7% 33.3% 83.1% 100.0% 76.9% 81.2%

Q7e. Preschool programs

Yes 14.1% 11.2% 21.0% 24.3% 33.3% 8.7% 0.0% 17.9% 11.5%

No 85.9% 88.8% 79.0% 75.7% 66.7% 91.3% 100.0% 82.1% 88.5%

Q7f. Before and after school programs

Yes 21.7% 13.2% 27.7% 27.0% 33.3% 10.1% 0.0% 20.5% 14.2%

No 78.3% 86.8% 72.3% 73.0% 66.7% 89.9% 100.0% 79.5% 85.8%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7g. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

Yes 17.4% 12.8% 26.1% 35.1% 33.3% 9.1% 0.0% 20.5% 13.4%

No 82.6% 87.2% 73.9% 64.9% 66.7% 90.9% 100.0% 79.5% 86.6%

Q7h. Youth athletic programs

Yes 21.7% 19.0% 23.5% 35.1% 33.3% 17.0% 0.0% 28.2% 19.3%

No 78.3% 81.0% 76.5% 64.9% 66.7% 83.0% 100.0% 71.8% 80.7%

Q7i. Youth fitness and wellness programs

Yes 13.0% 11.6% 16.8% 29.7% 33.3% 9.3% 33.3% 17.9% 11.8%

No 87.0% 88.4% 83.2% 70.3% 66.7% 90.7% 66.7% 82.1% 88.2%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7j. Youth gymnastics programs

Yes 16.3% 10.3% 22.7% 21.6% 33.3% 7.7% 0.0% 15.4% 10.9%

No 83.7% 89.7% 77.3% 78.4% 66.7% 92.3% 100.0% 84.6% 89.1%

Q7k. Programs for teens

Yes 18.5% 9.3% 22.7% 13.5% 33.3% 6.7% 0.0% 23.1% 10.2%

No 81.5% 90.7% 77.3% 86.5% 66.7% 93.3% 100.0% 76.9% 89.8%

Q7l. Youth art, dance, performing arts

Yes 20.7% 15.1% 24.4% 27.0% 33.3% 12.4% 66.7% 25.6% 15.6%

No 79.3% 84.9% 75.6% 73.0% 66.7% 87.6% 33.3% 74.4% 84.4%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7m. Adult art, dance, performing arts

Yes 33.7% 29.6% 33.6% 27.0% 100.0% 28.4% 66.7% 41.0% 29.8%

No 66.3% 70.4% 66.4% 73.0% 0.0% 71.6% 33.3% 59.0% 70.2%

Q7n. Adult organized athletic programs

Yes 26.1% 25.1% 31.9% 32.4% 66.7% 23.4% 33.3% 33.3% 25.4%

No 73.9% 74.9% 68.1% 67.6% 33.3% 76.6% 66.7% 66.7% 74.6%

Q7o. Adult continuing education programs

Yes 33.7% 36.3% 38.7% 32.4% 66.7% 35.2% 33.3% 46.2% 35.9%

No 66.3% 63.7% 61.3% 67.6% 33.3% 64.8% 66.7% 53.8% 64.1%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7p. Adult day and weekend travel programs

Yes 18.5% 23.9% 39.5% 24.3% 66.7% 20.1% 33.3% 28.2% 23.1%

No 81.5% 76.1% 60.5% 75.7% 33.3% 79.9% 66.7% 71.8% 76.9%

Q7q. Adult fitness and wellness programs

Yes 48.9% 43.4% 47.9% 43.2% 66.7% 43.2% 33.3% 51.3% 43.8%

No 51.1% 56.6% 52.1% 56.8% 33.3% 56.8% 66.7% 48.7% 56.2%

Q7r. Programs for people with disabilities

Yes 13.0% 9.3% 21.8% 10.8% 33.3% 6.6% 33.3% 23.1% 9.9%

No 87.0% 90.7% 78.2% 89.2% 66.7% 93.4% 66.7% 76.9% 90.1%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7s. Indoor rental space

Yes 16.3% 15.2% 31.9% 18.9% 33.3% 11.9% 0.0% 20.5% 15.4%

No 83.7% 84.8% 68.1% 81.1% 66.7% 88.1% 100.0% 79.5% 84.6%

Q7t. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

Yes 63.0% 58.3% 58.0% 56.8% 100.0% 59.7% 100.0% 48.7% 58.7%

No 37.0% 41.7% 42.0% 43.2% 0.0% 40.3% 0.0% 51.3% 41.3%

Q7u. Outdoor public art

Yes 47.8% 41.5% 34.5% 35.1% 33.3% 44.8% 100.0% 35.9% 42.0%

No 52.2% 58.5% 65.5% 64.9% 66.7% 55.2% 0.0% 64.1% 58.0%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7v. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

Yes 17.4% 22.2% 23.5% 29.7% 33.3% 21.3% 33.3% 17.9% 21.8%

No 82.6% 77.8% 76.5% 70.3% 66.7% 78.7% 66.7% 82.1% 78.2%

Q7w. Nature programs/environmental education

Yes 40.2% 37.0% 32.8% 43.2% 33.3% 39.2% 33.3% 33.3% 37.5%

No 59.8% 63.0% 67.2% 56.8% 66.7% 60.8% 66.7% 66.7% 62.5%

Q7x. Farmers' Markets

Yes 72.8% 77.2% 68.1% 73.0% 100.0% 79.0% 100.0% 69.2% 76.5%

No 27.2% 22.8% 31.9% 27.0% 0.0% 21.0% 0.0% 30.8% 23.5%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q7y. Programs with your pets

Yes 16.3% 21.4% 16.0% 29.7% 33.3% 21.5% 0.0% 25.6% 20.8%

No 83.7% 78.6% 84.0% 70.3% 66.7% 78.5% 100.0% 74.4% 79.2%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs

100% Met 30.0% 18.6% 35.7% 25.0% 0.0% 11.0% 50.0% 20.3%

75% Met 15.0% 25.7% 7.1% 25.0% 0.0% 32.9% 0.0% 24.1%

50% Met 35.0% 24.8% 32.1% 25.0% 0.0% 23.2% 30.0% 26.3%

25% Met 10.0% 19.5% 17.9% 0.0% 0.0% 20.7% 20.0% 18.0%

0% Met 10.0% 11.5% 7.1% 25.0% 0.0% 12.2% 0.0% 11.3%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs

100% Met 0.0% 16.7% 23.8% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4%

75% Met 33.3% 11.1% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 50.0% 12.8%

50% Met 33.3% 30.6% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 30.8% 50.0% 30.8%

25% Met 0.0% 25.0% 23.8% 0.0% 0.0% 30.8% 0.0% 23.1%

0% Met 33.3% 16.7% 14.3% 50.0% 0.0% 23.1% 0.0% 17.9%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7c-. Water fitness programs

100% Met 0.0% 13.5% 27.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.4%

75% Met 14.3% 16.2% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 15.9%

50% Met 42.9% 29.7% 27.8% 50.0% 0.0% 20.0% 100.0% 31.8%

25% Met 14.3% 21.6% 16.7% 50.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 20.5%

0% Met 28.6% 18.9% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 35.0% 0.0% 20.5%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues

100% Met 0.0% 11.4% 36.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 10.0%

75% Met 0.0% 27.3% 18.2% 50.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 24.0%

50% Met 66.7% 27.3% 27.3% 0.0% 0.0% 34.4% 66.7% 32.0%

25% Met 16.7% 22.7% 18.2% 25.0% 0.0% 21.9% 33.3% 22.0%

0% Met 16.7% 11.4% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 15.6% 0.0% 12.0%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7e-. Preschool programs

100% Met 27.3% 12.1% 23.5% 22.2% 0.0% 4.4% 50.0% 14.3%

75% Met 9.1% 24.2% 17.6% 22.2% 0.0% 24.4% 16.7% 22.1%

50% Met 9.1% 25.8% 17.6% 22.2% 0.0% 28.9% 0.0% 23.4%

25% Met 36.4% 19.7% 23.5% 11.1% 0.0% 22.2% 33.3% 22.1%

0% Met 18.2% 18.2% 17.6% 22.2% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 18.2%

Q7f-. Before and after school programs

100% Met 18.8% 15.0% 25.0% 20.0% 0.0% 5.3% 28.6% 15.8%

75% Met 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 30.0% 0.0% 23.7% 14.3% 21.1%

50% Met 31.3% 26.7% 25.0% 10.0% 0.0% 34.2% 28.6% 27.6%

25% Met 12.5% 23.3% 20.0% 30.0% 0.0% 18.4% 28.6% 21.1%

0% Met 12.5% 15.0% 15.0% 10.0% 0.0% 18.4% 0.0% 14.5%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7g-. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

100% Met 30.0% 14.5% 25.0% 8.3% 0.0% 8.8% 50.0% 16.7%

75% Met 0.0% 19.4% 25.0% 25.0% 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% 16.7%

50% Met 20.0% 25.8% 10.0% 33.3% 0.0% 32.4% 16.7% 25.0%

25% Met 30.0% 22.6% 25.0% 16.7% 0.0% 23.5% 33.3% 23.6%

0% Met 20.0% 17.7% 15.0% 16.7% 0.0% 23.5% 0.0% 18.1%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs

100% Met 30.0% 19.2% 17.6% 16.7% 0.0% 21.6% 25.0% 20.5%

75% Met 10.0% 30.8% 29.4% 41.7% 0.0% 25.5% 25.0% 28.4%

50% Met 40.0% 25.6% 23.5% 16.7% 0.0% 27.5% 50.0% 27.3%

25% Met 20.0% 14.1% 17.6% 16.7% 0.0% 15.7% 0.0% 14.8%

0% Met 0.0% 10.3% 11.8% 8.3% 0.0% 9.8% 0.0% 9.1%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 22.2% 9.3% 21.4% 0.0% 0.0% 6.3% 33.3% 11.1%

75% Met 22.2% 20.4% 7.1% 30.0% 0.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.6%

50% Met 22.2% 37.0% 42.9% 20.0% 0.0% 34.4% 33.3% 34.9%

25% Met 22.2% 20.4% 21.4% 30.0% 0.0% 18.8% 16.7% 20.6%

0% Met 11.1% 13.0% 7.1% 20.0% 0.0% 15.6% 0.0% 12.7%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs

100% Met 16.7% 9.1% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 20.0% 10.4%

75% Met 16.7% 10.9% 16.7% 25.0% 0.0% 8.6% 0.0% 11.9%

50% Met 25.0% 16.4% 11.1% 25.0% 0.0% 17.1% 40.0% 17.9%

25% Met 33.3% 30.9% 27.8% 37.5% 0.0% 31.4% 40.0% 31.3%

0% Met 8.3% 32.7% 22.2% 12.5% 0.0% 37.1% 0.0% 28.4%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7k-. Programs for teens

100% Met 33.3% 15.6% 31.3% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 16.7% 18.4%

75% Met 16.7% 6.3% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 9.1% 16.7% 7.9%

50% Met 50.0% 21.9% 6.3% 0.0% 0.0% 54.5% 50.0% 26.3%

25% Met 0.0% 43.8% 43.8% 75.0% 0.0% 18.2% 16.7% 36.8%

0% Met 0.0% 12.5% 18.8% 0.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 10.5%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 28.6% 9.8% 23.5% 20.0% 0.0% 5.0% 28.6% 13.3%

75% Met 14.3% 14.8% 11.8% 20.0% 0.0% 17.5% 0.0% 14.7%

50% Met 35.7% 23.0% 17.6% 20.0% 0.0% 25.0% 57.1% 25.3%

25% Met 7.1% 34.4% 29.4% 20.0% 0.0% 32.5% 14.3% 29.3%

0% Met 14.3% 18.0% 17.6% 20.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 17.3%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 8.3% 13.3% 16.7% 25.0% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 11.9%

75% Met 16.7% 20.0% 25.0% 50.0% 0.0% 10.5% 14.3% 19.0%

50% Met 58.3% 30.0% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 36.8% 85.7% 38.1%

25% Met 8.3% 23.3% 8.3% 25.0% 0.0% 31.6% 0.0% 19.0%

0% Met 8.3% 13.3% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 11.9%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic programs

100% Met 16.7% 13.2% 23.1% 0.0% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 13.6%

75% Met 0.0% 18.4% 15.4% 50.0% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 15.9%

50% Met 16.7% 26.3% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 36.4% 33.3% 25.0%

25% Met 50.0% 28.9% 23.1% 50.0% 0.0% 27.3% 66.7% 31.8%

0% Met 16.7% 13.2% 23.1% 0.0% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 13.6%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7o-. Adult continuing education programs

100% Met 11.1% 23.7% 37.5% 33.3% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 21.3%

75% Met 11.1% 15.8% 6.3% 33.3% 0.0% 18.2% 20.0% 14.9%

50% Met 33.3% 21.1% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 27.3% 40.0% 23.4%

25% Met 44.4% 26.3% 18.8% 33.3% 0.0% 36.4% 40.0% 29.8%

0% Met 0.0% 13.2% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 10.6%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend travel programs

100% Met 40.0% 4.5% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 33.3% 11.1%

75% Met 20.0% 9.1% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 11.1%

50% Met 20.0% 22.7% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 22.2%

25% Met 20.0% 36.4% 21.4% 100.0% 0.0% 25.0% 66.7% 33.3%

0% Met 0.0% 27.3% 35.7% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 22.2%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 16.7% 9.4% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 14.3% 10.8%

75% Met 16.7% 22.6% 11.1% 25.0% 0.0% 25.7% 28.6% 21.5%

50% Met 33.3% 26.4% 16.7% 50.0% 0.0% 34.3% 14.3% 27.7%

25% Met 16.7% 32.1% 33.3% 25.0% 0.0% 22.9% 42.9% 29.2%

0% Met 16.7% 9.4% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 11.4% 0.0% 10.8%

Q7r-. Programs for people with disabilities

100% Met 25.0% 21.1% 33.3% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.7%

75% Met 25.0% 10.5% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 33.3% 13.0%

50% Met 25.0% 10.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 13.0%

25% Met 25.0% 36.8% 33.3% 50.0% 0.0% 16.7% 66.7% 34.8%

0% Met 0.0% 21.1% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 17.4%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7s-. Indoor rental space

100% Met 22.2% 20.0% 35.7% 25.0% 0.0% 10.0% 16.7% 20.5%

75% Met 22.2% 14.3% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 16.7% 15.9%

50% Met 22.2% 20.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 35.0% 16.7% 20.5%

25% Met 33.3% 31.4% 28.6% 50.0% 0.0% 25.0% 50.0% 31.8%

0% Met 0.0% 14.3% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 11.4%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

100% Met 28.6% 18.3% 20.0% 16.7% 0.0% 16.7% 44.4% 19.8%

75% Met 35.7% 35.4% 20.0% 41.7% 0.0% 44.4% 11.1% 35.4%

50% Met 21.4% 26.8% 15.0% 33.3% 0.0% 25.9% 33.3% 26.0%

25% Met 14.3% 14.6% 25.0% 8.3% 0.0% 13.0% 11.1% 14.6%

0% Met 0.0% 4.9% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7u-. Outdoor public art

100% Met 7.7% 13.2% 21.4% 28.6% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 12.1%

75% Met 46.2% 18.9% 14.3% 14.3% 0.0% 26.3% 42.9% 24.2%

50% Met 23.1% 37.7% 21.4% 57.1% 0.0% 36.8% 28.6% 34.8%

25% Met 15.4% 18.9% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 21.1% 28.6% 18.2%

0% Met 7.7% 11.3% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 10.6%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

100% Met 16.7% 22.0% 25.0% 42.9% 0.0% 17.9% 0.0% 21.3%

75% Met 16.7% 31.7% 25.0% 28.6% 0.0% 32.1% 25.0% 29.8%

50% Met 66.7% 31.7% 25.0% 28.6% 0.0% 35.7% 75.0% 36.2%

25% Met 0.0% 12.2% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 10.6%

0% Met 0.0% 2.4% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7w-. Nature programs/environmental education

100% Met 27.3% 9.0% 13.3% 20.0% 0.0% 8.5% 16.7% 11.5%

75% Met 18.2% 20.9% 13.3% 40.0% 0.0% 17.0% 33.3% 20.5%

50% Met 36.4% 41.8% 40.0% 20.0% 0.0% 46.8% 33.3% 41.0%

25% Met 0.0% 16.4% 6.7% 20.0% 0.0% 14.9% 16.7% 14.1%

0% Met 18.2% 11.9% 26.7% 0.0% 0.0% 12.8% 0.0% 12.8%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets

100% Met 31.3% 42.3% 31.8% 54.5% 0.0% 44.9% 12.5% 40.8%

75% Met 43.8% 30.8% 18.2% 36.4% 0.0% 34.6% 50.0% 32.5%

50% Met 6.3% 12.5% 9.1% 9.1% 0.0% 11.5% 12.5% 11.7%

25% Met 12.5% 9.6% 22.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.4% 25.0% 10.0%

0% Met 6.3% 4.8% 18.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 5.0%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Other

Q7y-. Programs with your pets

100% Met 75.0% 14.3% 25.0% 33.3% 0.0% 15.8% 50.0% 21.9%

75% Met 25.0% 21.4% 25.0% 33.3% 0.0% 15.8% 50.0% 21.9%

50% Met 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.1% 0.0% 12.5%

25% Met 0.0% 28.6% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 31.6% 0.0% 25.0%

0% Met 0.0% 21.4% 25.0% 33.3% 0.0% 15.8% 0.0% 18.8%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q8. Top choice

Youth learn to swim programs 9.8% 8.2% 5.9% 18.9% 0.0% 8.2% 0.0% 10.3% 8.2%

Adult learn to swim programs 6.5% 4.8% 13.4% 2.7% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 7.7% 4.9%

Water fitness programs 9.8% 9.3% 6.7% 13.5% 33.3% 9.6% 0.0% 12.8% 9.4%

Tennis lessons & leagues 8.7% 5.8% 8.4% 2.7% 33.3% 5.6% 0.0% 7.7% 6.2%

Preschool programs 9.8% 6.3% 10.1% 16.2% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 12.8% 6.6%

Before & after school programs 12.0% 5.1% 8.4% 16.2% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0% 7.7% 5.9%

School break programs (fall,

winter, spring)

8.7%

4.3%

10.1%

18.9%

33.3%

2.6%

0.0%

10.3%

4.8%

Youth athletic programs 9.8% 9.9% 9.2% 18.9% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 12.8% 9.9%

Youth fitness & wellness

programs

3.3%

2.3%

2.5%

2.7%

0.0%

2.4%

0.0%

5.1%

2.5%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q8. Top choice (Cont.)

Youth gymnastics programs 1.1% 3.6% 2.5% 5.4% 0.0% 3.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3%

Programs for teens 4.3% 2.4% 6.7% 2.7% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 2.6% 2.6%

Youth art, dance, performing

arts

6.5%

4.2%

4.2%

2.7%

0.0%

4.7%

0.0%

5.1%

4.4%

Adult art, dance, performing

arts

9.8%

11.4%

10.9%

10.8%

33.3%

11.4%

0.0%

7.7%

11.1%

Adult organized athletic programs

8.7%

8.2%

8.4%

5.4%

0.0%

8.8%

0.0%

2.6%

8.5%

Adult continuing education

programs

16.3%

17.3%

18.5%

10.8%

0.0%

17.3%

0.0%

25.6%

17.3%

Adult day & weekend programs 6.5% 9.9% 14.3% 21.6% 0.0% 8.3% 33.3% 5.1% 9.4%

Adult fitness & wellness

programs

26.1%

23.8%

20.2%

16.2%

0.0%

26.0%

0.0%

20.5%

24.0%

Programs for people with

disabilities

7.6%

4.0%

7.6%

2.7%

0.0%

3.2%

33.3%

15.4%

4.5%

Indoor rental space 3.3% 1.7% 5.0% 2.7% 33.3% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q8. Top choice (Cont.)

Cultural special events, i.e.

concerts, movies, parades, etc.

32.6%

37.9%

30.3%

24.3%

66.7%

40.8%

33.3%

15.4%

37.5%

Outdoor public art 13.0% 13.7% 7.6% 8.1% 0.0% 15.4% 66.7% 7.7% 13.6%

Athletic special events, i.e.

foot races, etc.

5.4%

8.3%

5.9%

2.7%

0.0%

8.5%

33.3%

5.1%

8.0%

Nature programs/

environmental education

14.1%

16.0%

7.6%

13.5%

33.3%

18.0%

33.3%

12.8%

15.9%

Farmers' Markets 41.3% 55.2% 32.8% 43.2% 100.0% 59.6% 33.3% 38.5% 53.5%

Programs with your pets 9.8% 13.0% 8.4% 10.8% 33.3% 13.6% 0.0% 12.8% 12.6%

None chosen 19.6% 17.6% 27.7% 18.9% 0.0% 15.4% 33.3% 20.5% 17.9%

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities?

Newspaper 42.4% 50.9% 42.9% 51.4% 33.3% 52.2% 66.7% 46.2% 50.0%

City of Alexandria Website 38.0% 42.6% 31.9% 45.9% 0.0% 44.8% 66.7% 30.8% 42.1%

Internet 12.0% 15.5% 10.1% 18.9% 0.0% 15.9% 0.0% 12.8% 15.1%

City Newsletter (E-News) 18.5% 16.8% 18.5% 16.2% 0.0% 17.5% 33.3% 12.8% 16.9%

Program fliers/registration

forms

17.4%

23.0%

14.3%

16.2%

33.3%

25.2%

0.0%

12.8%

22.2%

From friends & neighbors 41.3% 48.7% 42.0% 54.1% 66.7% 48.5% 66.7% 48.7% 47.9%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

8.7%

11.0%

5.0%

10.8%

0.0%

12.5%

0.0%

7.7%

10.8%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

3.3%

3.1%

4.2%

8.1%

0.0%

2.9%

0.0%

2.6%

3.2%

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? (Cont.)

Recreation brochure/program

guide

35.9%

38.7%

34.5%

62.2%

66.7%

38.0%

33.3%

25.6%

37.8%

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

2.2%

4.4%

6.7%

10.8%

0.0%

3.7%

0.0%

0.0%

4.2%

Cable Television 7.6% 7.0% 18.5% 5.4% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 10.3% 7.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

19.6%

24.2%

21.8%

37.8%

66.7%

23.4%

0.0%

20.5%

23.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

4.3%

7.1%

9.2%

10.8%

33.3%

5.9%

0.0%

2.6%

6.7%

Schools 9.8% 7.1% 10.9% 8.1% 33.3% 6.4% 0.0% 7.7% 7.3%

E-mail bulletins 12.0% 11.6% 2.5% 10.8% 0.0% 13.8% 0.0% 12.8% 11.6%

None chosen 4.3% 3.2% 5.9% 2.7% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 2.6% 3.3%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q10. Top choice

Newspaper 29.3% 34.9% 31.1% 18.9% 33.3% 35.6% 33.3% 43.6% 34.4%

City of Alexandria Website 39.1% 37.5% 31.1% 43.2% 33.3% 38.8% 66.7% 38.5% 37.6%

Internet 16.3% 13.7% 15.1% 16.2% 0.0% 13.3% 0.0% 17.9% 13.9%

City Newsletter (E-News) 23.9% 23.9% 17.6% 24.3% 0.0% 26.5% 33.3% 15.4% 24.0%

Program fliers/registration

forms

18.5%

16.9%

16.8%

10.8%

0.0%

18.3%

0.0%

15.4%

17.2%

From friends & neighbors 10.9% 15.3% 20.2% 24.3% 0.0% 13.0% 33.3% 25.6% 15.2%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

9.8%

12.4%

9.2%

10.8%

33.3%

13.2%

33.3%

7.7%

12.1%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

2.2%

1.1%

0.8%

5.4%

33.3%

0.8%

0.0%

2.6%

1.2%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q10. Top choice (Cont.)

Recreation brochure/program

guide

38.0%

34.5%

30.3%

32.4%

33.3%

36.1%

33.3%

28.2%

34.6%

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

0.0%

1.5%

2.5%

5.4%

0.0%

1.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.3%

Cable Television 10.9% 5.8% 11.8% 8.1% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 10.3% 6.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

16.3%

16.7%

19.3%

21.6%

66.7%

15.4%

0.0%

17.9%

16.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

0.0%

2.0%

4.2%

2.7%

0.0%

1.3%

0.0%

0.0%

1.8%

Schools 5.4% 3.5% 5.0% 8.1% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 2.6% 3.6%

E-mail bulletins 28.3% 29.2% 20.2% 27.0% 66.7% 31.3% 33.3% 25.6% 28.9%

None chosen 6.5% 7.8% 12.6% 5.4% 0.0% 6.9% 0.0% 5.1% 7.9%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11a. Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 64.0% 48.7% 61.5% 53.1% 66.7% 46.8% 100.0% 60.6% 50.1%

Somewhat Important 32.0% 42.3% 33.0% 43.8% 33.3% 43.5% 0.0% 36.4% 41.1%

Not Important 4.0% 9.0% 5.5% 3.1% 0.0% 9.7% 0.0% 3.0% 8.8%

Q11b. Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

Very Important 33.3% 24.9% 54.4% 20.8% 33.3% 20.7% 0.0% 25.7% 25.7%

Somewhat Important 44.4% 45.4% 34.4% 66.7% 33.3% 45.8% 100.0% 51.4% 45.1%

Not Important 22.2% 29.7% 11.1% 12.5% 33.3% 33.5% 0.0% 22.9% 29.2%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11c. Improve existing walking, hiking and biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 65.5% 62.7% 68.7% 62.5% 33.3% 62.9% 100.0% 51.4% 63.1%

Somewhat Important 31.0% 31.0% 27.3% 31.3% 66.7% 31.2% 0.0% 35.1% 30.6%

Not Important 3.6% 6.3% 4.0% 6.3% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 13.5% 6.3%

Q11d. Improve existing swimming pools

Very Important 43.1% 39.4% 59.3% 72.7% 66.7% 35.1% 0.0% 33.3% 39.4%

Somewhat Important 38.9% 37.3% 31.9% 22.7% 0.0% 39.6% 0.0% 39.4% 37.7%

Not Important 18.1% 23.2% 8.8% 4.5% 33.3% 25.3% 100.0% 27.3% 22.8%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 24.2% 19.2% 45.6% 26.1% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 20.0% 19.7%

Somewhat Important 43.9% 43.2% 36.7% 56.5% 50.0% 43.0% 100.0% 48.6% 43.2%

Not Important 31.8% 37.6% 17.8% 17.4% 50.0% 42.6% 0.0% 31.4% 37.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 42.3% 29.8% 51.0% 34.6% 33.3% 26.1% 0.0% 33.3% 31.0%

Somewhat Important 35.2% 43.4% 38.5% 50.0% 33.3% 43.8% 0.0% 45.5% 42.4%

Not Important 22.5% 26.8% 10.4% 15.4% 33.3% 30.1% 100.0% 21.2% 26.6%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11g. Improve existing marina facilities

Very Important 23.4% 21.0% 32.4% 28.6% 33.3% 19.6% 0.0% 22.6% 21.5%

Somewhat Important 31.3% 34.5% 40.5% 47.6% 66.7% 31.2% 0.0% 35.5% 33.8%

Not Important 45.3% 44.5% 27.0% 23.8% 0.0% 49.2% 100.0% 41.9% 44.6%

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

Very Important 7.5% 11.8% 32.8% 0.0% 0.0% 8.6% 0.0% 12.5% 11.5%

Somewhat Important 30.2% 18.3% 32.8% 25.0% 50.0% 15.8% 0.0% 41.7% 19.6%

Not Important 62.3% 69.9% 34.4% 75.0% 50.0% 75.6% 100.0% 45.8% 69.0%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields

Very Important 34.3% 25.8% 54.1% 32.0% 33.3% 21.3% 0.0% 35.5% 27.0%

Somewhat Important 41.4% 35.0% 28.2% 52.0% 33.3% 36.2% 0.0% 29.0% 35.2%

Not Important 24.3% 39.2% 17.6% 16.0% 33.3% 42.5% 100.0% 35.5% 37.8%

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats and views

Very Important 68.4% 55.1% 49.4% 53.1% 0.0% 58.6% 100.0% 48.5% 56.4%

Somewhat Important 23.7% 30.2% 32.2% 43.8% 66.7% 28.2% 0.0% 27.3% 29.3%

Not Important 7.9% 14.7% 18.4% 3.1% 33.3% 13.2% 0.0% 24.2% 14.3%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11k. Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 57.9% 43.5% 42.5% 48.4% 33.3% 45.4% 100.0% 51.5% 44.8%

Somewhat Important 31.6% 34.2% 32.2% 38.7% 66.7% 34.1% 0.0% 24.2% 34.1%

Not Important 10.5% 22.3% 25.3% 12.9% 0.0% 20.5% 0.0% 24.2% 21.1%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop athletic fields

Very Important 15.4% 14.7% 34.6% 8.3% 0.0% 11.5% 0.0% 16.1% 14.8%

Somewhat Important 46.2% 36.0% 39.5% 54.2% 0.0% 36.7% 0.0% 32.3% 36.9%

Not Important 38.5% 49.3% 25.9% 37.5% 100.0% 51.8% 100.0% 51.6% 48.3%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11m. Develop new swimming pools

Very Important 46.4% 30.8% 45.7% 42.3% 33.3% 29.0% 0.0% 33.3% 32.1%

Somewhat Important 31.9% 29.7% 32.6% 15.4% 0.0% 29.9% 0.0% 42.4% 29.9%

Not Important 21.7% 39.5% 21.7% 42.3% 66.7% 41.1% 100.0% 24.2% 38.0%

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 61.7% 55.1% 54.6% 62.5% 33.3% 56.7% 100.0% 47.2% 55.8%

Somewhat Important 24.7% 31.1% 30.9% 31.3% 33.3% 30.4% 0.0% 25.0% 30.2%

Not Important 13.6% 13.7% 14.4% 6.3% 33.3% 12.9% 0.0% 27.8% 14.0%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11o. Develop new special event/performance venue

Very Important 30.0% 24.8% 55.8% 11.5% 33.3% 20.4% 100.0% 25.0% 25.3%

Somewhat Important 42.9% 37.9% 25.6% 50.0% 33.3% 41.1% 0.0% 31.3% 38.3%

Not Important 27.1% 37.2% 18.6% 38.5% 33.3% 38.4% 0.0% 43.8% 36.3%

Q11p. Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 20.0% 12.7% 32.9% 20.0% 0.0% 9.0% 0.0% 17.2% 13.5%

Somewhat Important 33.3% 29.2% 35.3% 32.0% 50.0% 28.0% 0.0% 34.5% 29.5%

Not Important 46.7% 58.1% 31.8% 48.0% 50.0% 63.0% 100.0% 48.3% 57.0%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q11q. Develop new indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 35.7% 20.4% 40.7% 32.1% 0.0% 16.2% 0.0% 39.4% 22.0%

Somewhat Important 30.0% 35.6% 35.2% 35.7% 33.3% 36.1% 0.0% 30.3% 34.8%

Not Important 34.3% 44.1% 24.2% 32.1% 66.7% 47.7% 100.0% 30.3% 43.2%

Q11r. Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

Very Important 32.4% 21.1% 57.4% 25.0% 33.3% 13.7% 100.0% 35.5% 22.3%

Somewhat Important 35.3% 29.0% 25.5% 29.2% 33.3% 30.9% 0.0% 25.8% 29.6%

Not Important 32.4% 49.9% 17.0% 45.8% 33.3% 55.3% 0.0% 38.7% 48.2%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. Top choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

15.2%

12.6%

9.2%

24.3%

0.0%

12.2%

33.3%

23.1%

12.7%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.)

1.1%

3.2%

5.0%

0.0%

0.0%

2.9%

0.0%

2.6%

2.9%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

18.5%

16.9%

15.1%

21.6%

0.0%

17.8%

0.0%

12.8%

17.1%

Improve existing swimming

pools

7.6%

5.6%

5.9%

5.4%

33.3%

5.6%

0.0%

7.7%

5.9%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

2.2%

1.1%

4.2%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

1.1%

1.6%

4.2%

8.1%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.5%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Improve existing marina

facilities

3.3%

2.2%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

2.9%

0.0%

0.0%

2.2%

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

0.8%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 3.3% 1.7% 1.7% 2.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

9.8%

15.9%

6.7%

10.8%

0.0%

17.8%

0.0%

7.7%

15.2%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

1.1%

1.5%

0.8%

2.7%

33.3%

1.0%

0.0%

7.7%

1.4%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

1.1%

0.8%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

Develop new swimming pools 7.6% 5.4% 3.4% 8.1% 0.0% 5.8% 0.0% 5.1% 5.5%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

10.9%

8.3%

5.9%

5.4%

33.3%

9.0%

33.3%

10.3%

8.5%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

1.1%

2.0%

2.5%

2.7%

0.0%

1.9%

0.0%

0.0%

1.9%

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.1%

0.5%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.6%

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

3.3%

2.0%

3.4%

0.0%

0.0%

2.2%

0.0%

0.0%

2.1%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

1.1%

1.6%

5.9%

0.0%

0.0%

1.0%

0.0%

5.1%

1.8%

None chosen 10.9% 16.1% 23.5% 8.1% 0.0% 13.8% 33.3% 17.9% 16.0%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 2nd choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

4.3%

7.5%

6.7%

8.1%

33.3%

6.9%

0.0%

10.3%

7.1%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.)

4.3%

2.7%

2.5%

0.0%

0.0%

2.7%

0.0%

10.3%

2.8%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

15.2%

13.0%

9.2%

24.3%

0.0%

13.8%

0.0%

10.3%

13.4%

Improve existing swimming

pools

1.1%

5.9%

7.6%

8.1%

0.0%

5.1%

0.0%

2.6%

5.3%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

2.2%

1.5%

1.7%

2.7%

0.0%

1.4%

0.0%

2.6%

1.6%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

6.5%

3.9%

3.4%

8.1%

0.0%

4.2%

0.0%

2.6%

4.1%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Improve existing marina

facilities

3.3%

2.7%

3.4%

5.4%

0.0%

2.4%

0.0%

2.6%

2.7%

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

1.1%

0.9%

3.4%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

Provide lighted athletic fields 3.3% 2.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 2.6% 2.1%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

4.3%

9.5%

5.0%

10.8%

0.0%

10.0%

0.0%

5.1%

8.9%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

8.7%

9.4%

1.7%

5.4%

0.0%

11.4%

0.0%

5.1%

9.2%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

0.0%

1.2%

3.4%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 3.3% 3.8% 5.9% 8.1% 33.3% 2.7% 0.0% 7.7% 3.6%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

17.4%

10.2%

4.2%

8.1%

0.0%

12.4%

0.0%

17.9%

10.9%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

1.1%

2.7%

5.0%

0.0%

0.0%

2.4%

0.0%

0.0%

2.6%

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

3.3%

1.3%

3.4%

0.0%

0.0%

1.3%

0.0%

0.0%

1.5%

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

2.2%

1.7%

3.4%

0.0%

0.0%

1.6%

0.0%

2.6%

1.8%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

2.2%

1.3%

3.4%

0.0%

33.3%

1.0%

33.3%

0.0%

1.4%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 3rd choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

5.4%

5.8%

1.7%

5.4%

33.3%

6.3%

0.0%

7.7%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.)

5.4%

3.0%

4.2%

5.4%

33.3%

2.7%

0.0%

2.6%

3.2%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

9.8%

9.7%

6.7%

5.4%

0.0%

10.6%

0.0%

15.4%

9.6%

Improve existing swimming

pools

3.3%

3.0%

1.7%

5.4%

0.0%

3.2%

0.0%

2.6%

2.9%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

0.0%

2.4%

3.4%

2.7%

0.0%

1.9%

0.0%

2.6%

2.1%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

4.3%

3.9%

5.0%

2.7%

0.0%

3.9%

0.0%

5.1%

3.9%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Improve existing marina

facilities

1.1%

2.2%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

2.4%

0.0%

2.6%

2.0%

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

0.8%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 2.2% 2.8% 5.9% 2.7% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 2.6% 2.8%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

10.9%

9.9%

5.0%

10.8%

0.0%

11.4%

0.0%

5.1%

9.9%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

4.3%

6.9%

3.4%

8.1%

0.0%

6.7%

33.3%

10.3%

6.6%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

1.1%

1.1%

1.7%

5.4%

0.0%

0.6%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 6.5% 4.8% 4.2% 2.7% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 7.7% 4.9%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

10.9%

10.5%

7.6%

10.8%

0.0%

11.9%

0.0%

5.1%

10.7%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

4.3%

2.7%

3.4%

0.0%

33.3%

2.9%

0.0%

2.6%

2.8%

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.1%

1.5%

3.4%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

0.0%

2.6%

1.5%

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

3.3%

2.2%

5.9%

8.1%

0.0%

1.3%

0.0%

2.6%

2.2%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

2.2%

2.3%

5.9%

8.1%

0.0%

1.1%

0.0%

2.6%

2.2%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 4th choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

7.6%

5.6%

2.5%

8.1%

0.0%

6.6%

0.0%

5.1%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.)

0.0%

2.6%

2.5%

0.0%

0.0%

2.6%

0.0%

0.0%

2.2%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

9.8%

7.3%

2.5%

0.0%

33.3%

8.8%

0.0%

7.7%

7.5%

Improve existing swimming

pools

5.4%

3.0%

2.5%

5.4%

0.0%

3.0%

0.0%

7.7%

3.2%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

3.3%

1.1%

2.5%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

0.0%

2.6%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

1.1%

2.8%

4.2%

2.7%

0.0%

2.6%

0.0%

0.0%

2.8%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Improve existing marina

facilities

0.0%

2.3%

0.8%

2.7%

0.0%

2.2%

0.0%

2.6%

2.1%

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

0.3%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.2%

0.0%

0.0%

0.2%

Provide lighted athletic fields 1.1% 1.7% 0.8% 0.0% 33.3% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

7.6%

6.7%

6.7%

16.2%

0.0%

5.8%

33.3%

12.8%

6.8%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

3.3%

4.8%

1.7%

8.1%

0.0%

5.5%

0.0%

0.0%

4.6%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

0.0%

1.6%

0.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.8%

0.0%

0.0%

1.4%

Develop new swimming pools 9.8% 3.1% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 10.3% 3.8%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

7.6%

10.3%

6.7%

24.3%

0.0%

10.6%

0.0%

2.6%

10.0%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

6.5%

4.7%

7.6%

0.0%

0.0%

4.7%

0.0%

10.3%

4.9%

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.1%

0.7%

0.8%

2.7%

0.0%

0.5%

0.0%

2.6%

0.7%

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

4.3%

3.5%

3.4%

5.4%

0.0%

3.4%

0.0%

5.1%

3.5%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

1.1%

4.0%

14.3%

2.7%

0.0%

1.9%

0.0%

2.6%

3.6%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

Very Aware 5.4% 6.0% 6.7% 8.1% 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 2.6% 6.0%

Somewhat Aware 41.3% 39.1% 31.9% 43.2% 33.3% 40.1% 100.0% 46.2% 39.3%

Not Aware 53.3% 54.8% 61.3% 48.6% 66.7% 53.8% 0.0% 51.3% 54.7%

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Hispanic Ancestry and Race and Ethnicity

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

N=850 Q18. Are you or members

of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Total

Yes

No

African

American/

Black

Asian

Native

Hawaiian or

Other Pacific

Islander

White/

Caucasian

Native

American

Other

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance & quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

Very Satisfied 5.4% 7.5% 10.9% 13.5% 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 5.1% 7.3%

Satisfied 39.1% 46.6% 38.7% 37.8% 33.3% 48.6% 66.7% 33.3% 45.9%

Neutral 34.8% 28.2% 27.7% 16.2% 33.3% 29.4% 0.0% 46.2% 29.2%

Dissatisfied 13.0% 10.6% 9.2% 21.6% 33.3% 10.3% 33.3% 5.1% 10.7%

Very Dissatisfied 5.4% 2.3% 2.5% 5.4% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 7.7% 2.6%

Don't Know 2.2% 4.7% 10.9% 5.4% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 2.6% 4.4%

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Section 6:

Cross Tabular Data By:

Household Income

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Household Income

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

Yes 63.0% 77.7% 75.9% 89.1% 81.8%

No 37.0% 22.3% 24.1% 10.9% 18.2%

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Household Income

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

N=695 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

Excellent 31.7% 28.7% 25.0% 19.4% 23.0%

Good 47.6% 51.7% 65.9% 64.5% 61.0%

Fair 19.0% 19.5% 5.7% 15.0% 14.7%

Poor 1.6% 0.0% 2.3% 0.7% 0.9%

Don't Know 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.5% 0.4%

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Household Income

Q3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural programs or special events offered by the

City of Alexandria during the past 12 months?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City in the past 12 months?

Yes 31.0% 44.6% 40.5% 55.0% 47.6% 47.6%

No 69.0% 55.4% 59.5% 45.0% 52.4% 52.4%

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Household Income

Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have

you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

N=405 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

1 program 38.7% 28.0% 23.4% 20.2% 22.7%

2 to 3 programs 48.4% 42.0% 51.1% 57.1% 54.1%

4 to 6 programs 12.9% 22.0% 14.9% 17.9% 17.8%

7 to 10 programs 0.0% 4.0% 4.3% 2.4% 2.5%

11 or more programs 0.0% 4.0% 2.1% 1.6% 2.0%

Don't know 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.8% 1.0%

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Household Income

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

N=405 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

Excellent 25.8% 32.0% 34.0% 33.3% 32.6%

Good 54.8% 56.0% 55.3% 60.7% 59.5%

Fair 19.4% 12.0% 10.6% 6.0% 7.9%

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Household Income

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

Car 71.0% 78.6% 81.0% 83.8% 80.4%

Bike 13.0% 17.0% 20.7% 27.7% 23.4%

Walk 49.0% 67.9% 63.8% 73.6% 67.9%

Public transportation 13.0% 12.5% 7.8% 7.4% 8.7%

Not provided 8.0% 2.7% 1.7% 1.7% 2.7%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5a. Walking trails

Yes 65.0% 72.3% 81.9% 85.4% 80.6%

No 35.0% 27.7% 18.1% 14.6% 19.4%

Q5b. Biking trails

Yes 32.0% 38.4% 45.7% 63.1% 52.9%

No 68.0% 61.6% 54.3% 36.9% 47.1%

Q5c. Running/walking track

Yes 43.0% 43.8% 51.7% 46.1% 45.4%

No 57.0% 56.3% 48.3% 53.9% 54.6%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5d. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

Yes 50.0% 64.3% 62.1% 72.7% 67.4%

No 50.0% 35.7% 37.9% 27.3% 32.6%

Q5e. Picnic shelters/areas

Yes 47.0% 57.1% 44.0% 46.3% 46.5%

No 53.0% 42.9% 56.0% 53.7% 53.5%

Q5f. Playgrounds

Yes 35.0% 33.9% 28.4% 38.0% 34.5%

No 65.0% 66.1% 71.6% 62.0% 65.5%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5g. Community gardens

Yes 30.0% 32.1% 25.9% 31.0% 30.6%

No 70.0% 67.9% 74.1% 69.0% 69.4%

Q5h. Fishing areas

Yes 24.0% 17.0% 18.1% 13.8% 16.2%

No 76.0% 83.0% 81.9% 86.2% 83.8%

Q5i. Marina/waterfront

Yes 39.0% 46.4% 54.3% 51.1% 49.4%

No 61.0% 53.6% 45.7% 48.9% 50.6%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5j. Fenced dog exercise areas

Yes 22.0% 17.0% 27.6% 35.2% 29.6%

No 78.0% 83.0% 72.4% 64.8% 70.4%

Q5k. Unfenced dog exercise areas

Yes 16.0% 11.6% 16.4% 18.8% 17.1%

No 84.0% 88.4% 83.6% 81.2% 82.9%

Q5l. Outdoor swimming pools

Yes 40.0% 29.5% 33.6% 38.2% 35.8%

No 60.0% 70.5% 66.4% 61.8% 64.2%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5m. Water spray parks

Yes 26.0% 26.8% 21.6% 24.5% 24.5%

No 74.0% 73.2% 78.4% 75.5% 75.5%

Q5n. Outdoor fitness station

Yes 27.0% 28.6% 27.6% 22.9% 24.4%

No 73.0% 71.4% 72.4% 77.1% 75.6%

Q5o. Outdoor basketball courts

Yes 19.0% 21.4% 20.7% 18.3% 18.8%

No 81.0% 78.6% 79.3% 81.7% 81.2%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5p. Outdoor volleyball courts

Yes 20.0% 17.9% 12.1% 7.9% 11.6%

No 80.0% 82.1% 87.9% 92.1% 88.4%

Q5q. Outdoor tennis courts

Yes 25.0% 25.0% 25.9% 33.6% 29.5%

No 75.0% 75.0% 74.1% 66.4% 70.5%

Q5r. Soccer/lacrosse fields

Yes 24.0% 18.8% 16.4% 19.2% 18.8%

No 76.0% 81.3% 83.6% 80.8% 81.2%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5s. Field hockey/rugby fields

Yes 13.0% 7.1% 6.0% 5.7% 6.8%

No 87.0% 92.9% 94.0% 94.3% 93.2%

Q5t. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

Yes 14.0% 17.0% 11.2% 8.7% 10.8%

No 86.0% 83.0% 88.8% 91.3% 89.2%

Q5u. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

Yes 13.0% 17.9% 11.2% 11.8% 12.2%

No 87.0% 82.1% 88.8% 88.2% 87.8%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5v. Football fields

Yes 16.0% 14.3% 11.2% 3.9% 7.9%

No 84.0% 85.7% 88.8% 96.1% 92.1%

Q5w. Skateboard parks

Yes 14.0% 10.7% 10.3% 6.1% 8.2%

No 86.0% 89.3% 89.7% 93.9% 91.8%

Q5x. Outdoor performance space

Yes 29.0% 41.1% 29.3% 33.2% 32.1%

No 71.0% 58.9% 70.7% 66.8% 67.9%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5y. Outdoor rental space

Yes 24.0% 27.7% 19.0% 16.4% 18.9%

No 76.0% 72.3% 81.0% 83.6% 81.1%

Q5(1). Indoor swimming pool

Yes 45.0% 42.9% 44.0% 51.1% 46.9%

No 55.0% 57.1% 56.0% 48.9% 53.1%

Q5(2). Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

Yes 45.0% 47.3% 59.5% 53.3% 51.5%

No 55.0% 52.7% 40.5% 46.7% 48.5%

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Household Income

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5(3). Indoor performance/art facilities

Yes 33.0% 40.2% 40.5% 34.9% 35.3%

No 67.0% 59.8% 59.5% 65.1% 64.7%

Q5(4). Racquetball/squash courts

Yes 11.0% 11.6% 13.8% 11.4% 11.2%

No 89.0% 88.4% 86.2% 88.6% 88.8%

Q5(5). Facilities for people with disabilities

Yes 33.0% 17.0% 15.5% 8.7% 13.6%

No 67.0% 83.0% 84.5% 91.3% 86.4%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5a-. Walking trails

100% Met 31.1% 41.6% 30.4% 27.2% 29.3%

75% Met 36.1% 28.6% 34.8% 40.5% 38.0%

50% Met 24.6% 23.4% 26.1% 23.5% 23.5%

25% Met 6.6% 5.2% 7.6% 7.7% 8.1%

0% Met 1.6% 1.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1%

Q5b-. Biking trails

100% Met 23.3% 32.5% 29.2% 29.0% 28.9%

75% Met 36.7% 42.5% 37.5% 36.3% 36.8%

50% Met 20.0% 17.5% 22.9% 24.3% 23.5%

25% Met 13.3% 5.0% 6.3% 10.0% 9.4%

0% Met 6.7% 2.5% 4.2% 0.4% 1.5%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5c-. Running/walking track

100% Met 17.9% 37.8% 22.2% 23.4% 24.3%

75% Met 38.5% 26.7% 35.2% 26.6% 29.2%

50% Met 23.1% 17.8% 20.4% 26.6% 24.6%

25% Met 10.3% 13.3% 11.1% 14.7% 13.7%

0% Met 10.3% 4.4% 11.1% 8.7% 8.2%

Q5d-. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

100% Met 20.5% 25.8% 23.9% 20.3% 21.2%

75% Met 41.0% 32.3% 38.8% 31.2% 32.6%

50% Met 20.5% 30.6% 9.0% 34.9% 30.0%

25% Met 7.7% 9.7% 19.4% 12.5% 13.4%

0% Met 10.3% 1.6% 9.0% 1.0% 2.8%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas

100% Met 17.1% 30.2% 31.8% 25.0% 25.7%

75% Met 40.0% 24.5% 29.5% 26.1% 28.1%

50% Met 22.9% 32.1% 22.7% 34.0% 31.1%

25% Met 11.4% 13.2% 6.8% 12.8% 11.5%

0% Met 8.6% 0.0% 9.1% 2.1% 3.6%

Q5f-. Playgrounds

100% Met 25.0% 32.1% 25.0% 33.1% 30.6%

75% Met 35.7% 28.6% 28.6% 31.8% 31.9%

50% Met 28.6% 32.1% 28.6% 28.6% 28.6%

25% Met 3.6% 7.1% 3.6% 5.8% 6.0%

0% Met 7.1% 0.0% 14.3% 0.6% 2.8%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5g-. Community gardens

100% Met 22.7% 3.3% 15.4% 13.5% 12.9%

75% Met 22.7% 16.7% 7.7% 24.6% 21.0%

50% Met 27.3% 33.3% 30.8% 31.0% 30.8%

25% Met 13.6% 30.0% 26.9% 16.7% 19.6%

0% Met 13.6% 16.7% 19.2% 14.3% 15.6%

Q5h-. Fishing areas

100% Met 11.8% 27.8% 10.0% 5.7% 12.6%

75% Met 29.4% 16.7% 15.0% 17.0% 19.3%

50% Met 17.6% 16.7% 20.0% 30.2% 22.7%

25% Met 23.5% 27.8% 25.0% 28.3% 27.7%

0% Met 17.6% 11.1% 30.0% 18.9% 17.6%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront

100% Met 35.7% 44.2% 42.1% 26.8% 31.5%

75% Met 25.0% 27.9% 24.6% 37.6% 33.4%

50% Met 17.9% 14.0% 21.1% 21.1% 20.9%

25% Met 10.7% 14.0% 1.8% 11.3% 9.8%

0% Met 10.7% 0.0% 10.5% 3.3% 4.3%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 17.6% 43.8% 13.8% 20.4% 20.5%

75% Met 23.5% 6.3% 41.4% 31.4% 30.2%

50% Met 29.4% 18.8% 17.2% 26.3% 24.7%

25% Met 5.9% 31.3% 17.2% 19.0% 19.1%

0% Met 23.5% 0.0% 10.3% 2.9% 5.6%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 23.1% 25.0% 11.8% 14.9% 15.1%

75% Met 30.8% 0.0% 17.6% 23.0% 20.6%

50% Met 7.7% 41.7% 17.6% 31.1% 27.0%

25% Met 15.4% 8.3% 23.5% 17.6% 18.3%

0% Met 23.1% 25.0% 29.4% 13.5% 19.0%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools

100% Met 30.0% 14.3% 9.1% 14.4% 15.1%

75% Met 26.7% 10.7% 27.3% 21.2% 21.4%

50% Met 16.7% 32.1% 24.2% 20.5% 21.8%

25% Met 3.3% 25.0% 15.2% 28.1% 23.8%

0% Met 23.3% 17.9% 24.2% 15.8% 17.9%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5m-. Water spray parks

100% Met 40.9% 16.0% 4.8% 10.1% 14.4%

75% Met 13.6% 16.0% 19.0% 13.1% 15.0%

50% Met 13.6% 20.0% 14.3% 17.2% 17.2%

25% Met 9.1% 24.0% 19.0% 26.3% 21.7%

0% Met 22.7% 24.0% 42.9% 33.3% 31.7%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station

100% Met 21.7% 6.9% 10.0% 1.1% 6.4%

75% Met 17.4% 24.1% 26.7% 17.0% 19.8%

50% Met 26.1% 20.7% 26.7% 26.6% 24.6%

25% Met 13.0% 24.1% 6.7% 29.8% 24.1%

0% Met 21.7% 24.1% 30.0% 25.5% 25.1%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball courts

100% Met 31.3% 31.3% 14.3% 28.4% 25.0%

75% Met 37.5% 18.8% 33.3% 28.4% 29.4%

50% Met 25.0% 25.0% 14.3% 31.1% 25.7%

25% Met 0.0% 12.5% 9.5% 12.2% 11.8%

0% Met 6.3% 12.5% 28.6% 0.0% 8.1%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball courts

100% Met 18.8% 12.5% 15.4% 14.7% 14.9%

75% Met 43.8% 12.5% 23.1% 26.5% 26.4%

50% Met 25.0% 37.5% 23.1% 26.5% 26.4%

25% Met 0.0% 25.0% 15.4% 23.5% 19.5%

0% Met 12.5% 12.5% 23.1% 8.8% 12.6%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts

100% Met 42.1% 4.5% 10.7% 24.5% 22.2%

75% Met 21.1% 18.2% 35.7% 36.7% 33.0%

50% Met 21.1% 27.3% 21.4% 24.5% 23.5%

25% Met 10.5% 36.4% 21.4% 12.2% 15.4%

0% Met 5.3% 13.6% 10.7% 2.2% 5.9%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields

100% Met 36.8% 12.5% 5.9% 31.0% 26.0%

75% Met 31.6% 25.0% 35.3% 29.6% 28.2%

50% Met 15.8% 12.5% 17.6% 21.1% 19.1%

25% Met 5.3% 43.8% 17.6% 15.5% 17.6%

0% Met 10.5% 6.3% 23.5% 2.8% 9.2%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields

100% Met 33.3% 16.7% 0.0% 21.7% 18.8%

75% Met 11.1% 0.0% 33.3% 21.7% 16.7%

50% Met 22.2% 16.7% 0.0% 26.1% 20.8%

25% Met 22.2% 50.0% 16.7% 26.1% 25.0%

0% Met 11.1% 16.7% 50.0% 4.3% 18.8%

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

100% Met 27.3% 7.7% 0.0% 30.3% 18.7%

75% Met 0.0% 30.8% 25.0% 24.2% 20.0%

50% Met 54.5% 30.8% 25.0% 21.2% 29.3%

25% Met 9.1% 23.1% 8.3% 18.2% 17.3%

0% Met 9.1% 7.7% 41.7% 6.1% 14.7%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

100% Met 22.2% 7.1% 9.1% 29.8% 22.4%

75% Met 22.2% 28.6% 27.3% 34.0% 29.4%

50% Met 33.3% 35.7% 27.3% 21.3% 25.9%

25% Met 11.1% 21.4% 9.1% 10.6% 11.8%

0% Met 11.1% 7.1% 27.3% 4.3% 10.6%

Q5v-. Football fields

100% Met 23.1% 20.0% 8.3% 0.0% 11.1%

75% Met 23.1% 20.0% 25.0% 26.7% 22.2%

50% Met 23.1% 20.0% 16.7% 46.7% 29.6%

25% Met 15.4% 20.0% 33.3% 13.3% 18.5%

0% Met 15.4% 20.0% 16.7% 13.3% 18.5%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5w-. Skateboard parks

100% Met 30.0% 30.0% 11.1% 4.0% 13.8%

75% Met 30.0% 0.0% 22.2% 28.0% 20.7%

50% Met 10.0% 10.0% 11.1% 40.0% 25.9%

25% Met 20.0% 30.0% 22.2% 8.0% 17.2%

0% Met 10.0% 30.0% 33.3% 20.0% 22.4%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance space

100% Met 27.3% 16.7% 12.5% 11.1% 13.7%

75% Met 27.3% 38.9% 21.9% 31.1% 29.9%

50% Met 22.7% 25.0% 28.1% 32.6% 29.9%

25% Met 13.6% 13.9% 18.8% 18.5% 16.7%

0% Met 9.1% 5.6% 18.8% 6.7% 9.8%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space

100% Met 30.0% 16.7% 14.3% 20.0% 19.0%

75% Met 15.0% 16.7% 28.6% 18.5% 19.0%

50% Met 20.0% 25.0% 9.5% 29.2% 24.1%

25% Met 15.0% 29.2% 23.8% 21.5% 22.6%

0% Met 20.0% 12.5% 23.8% 10.8% 15.3%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool

100% Met 18.8% 15.4% 18.6% 18.1% 17.8%

75% Met 21.9% 20.5% 25.6% 21.1% 21.9%

50% Met 25.0% 25.6% 20.9% 33.3% 29.3%

25% Met 9.4% 30.8% 14.0% 15.7% 16.3%

0% Met 25.0% 7.7% 20.9% 11.8% 14.8%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

100% Met 25.0% 28.6% 10.2% 11.7% 14.7%

75% Met 19.4% 23.8% 27.1% 26.6% 24.9%

50% Met 16.7% 16.7% 27.1% 36.0% 30.0%

25% Met 22.2% 19.0% 22.0% 15.4% 18.0%

0% Met 16.7% 11.9% 13.6% 10.3% 12.3%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/art facilities

100% Met 29.2% 18.4% 12.8% 7.7% 12.5%

75% Met 16.7% 26.3% 28.2% 30.3% 27.8%

50% Met 16.7% 28.9% 25.6% 35.9% 29.8%

25% Met 20.8% 15.8% 20.5% 15.5% 16.9%

0% Met 16.7% 10.5% 12.8% 10.6% 12.9%

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Household Income

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash courts

100% Met 37.5% 10.0% 7.7% 2.1% 7.4%

75% Met 12.5% 0.0% 15.4% 27.7% 19.8%

50% Met 25.0% 30.0% 15.4% 27.7% 24.7%

25% Met 12.5% 30.0% 30.8% 27.7% 27.2%

0% Met 12.5% 30.0% 30.8% 14.9% 21.0%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people with disabilities

100% Met 24.0% 7.7% 11.8% 3.0% 10.9%

75% Met 32.0% 15.4% 29.4% 36.4% 29.3%

50% Met 28.0% 46.2% 23.5% 30.3% 30.4%

25% Met 8.0% 30.8% 17.6% 15.2% 17.4%

0% Met 8.0% 0.0% 17.6% 15.2% 12.0%

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Household Income

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q6. Top choice

Walking trails 41.0% 53.6% 55.2% 64.6% 58.8%

Biking trails 17.0% 23.2% 23.3% 42.1% 33.4%

Running/walking track 15.0% 17.0% 21.6% 18.3% 18.0%

Natural areas & wildlife

habitats

23.0% 35.7% 37.1% 34.3% 34.2%

Picnic shelters/areas 17.0% 18.8% 14.7% 9.4% 11.9%

Playgrounds 7.0% 16.1% 12.1% 20.7% 16.8%

Community gardens 10.0% 8.0% 7.8% 7.9% 8.8%

Fishing areas 1.0% 6.3% 3.4% 2.2% 2.9%

Marina/waterfront 12.0% 19.6% 22.4% 21.4% 19.9%

Fenced dog exercise areas 4.0% 5.4% 13.8% 21.4% 15.5%

Unfenced dog exercise areas 4.0% 5.4% 8.6% 6.6% 6.1%

Outdoor swimming pools 8.0% 6.3% 11.2% 15.9% 12.9%

Water spray parks 1.0% 4.5% 4.3% 5.0% 4.4%

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Household Income

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Outdoor fitness stations 3.0% 2.7% 6.0% 2.8% 3.3%

Outdoor basketball courts 2.0% 8.9% 4.3% 2.8% 3.8%

Outdoor volleyball courts 0.0% 0.9% 1.7% 0.0% 0.4%

Outdoor tennis courts 1.0% 7.1% 6.9% 7.2% 6.2%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 8.0% 0.9% 1.7% 8.1% 5.9%

Field hockey/rugby fields 1.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.9% 0.9%

Baseball fields with 90-foot

bases

0.0%

1.8%

0.9%

2.0%

1.4%

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

0.0%

0.9%

1.7%

3.3%

2.1%

Football fields 3.0% 2.7% 1.7% 0.0% 0.9%

Skateboard parks 1.0% 3.6% 0.9% 0.7% 1.1%

Outdoor performance spaces 5.0% 10.7% 11.2% 8.5% 8.4%

Outdoor rental space 2.0% 3.6% 1.7% 1.7% 2.1%

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Household Income

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Indoor swimming pool 16.0% 15.2% 16.4% 17.5% 16.4%

Indoor exercise & fitness

facilities

21.0%

21.4%

25.9%

20.1%

20.5%

Indoor performance/art

facilities

11.0%

10.7%

8.6%

4.6%

6.9%

Racquetball/squash courts 0.0% 3.6% 3.4% 2.4% 2.4%

Facilities for people with

disabilities

7.0%

4.5%

2.6%

2.2%

2.9%

None chosen 33.0% 12.5% 11.2% 6.3% 11.9%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7a. Youth learn to swim programs

Yes 19.0% 17.0% 12.9% 18.1% 16.7%

No 81.0% 83.0% 87.1% 81.9% 83.3%

Q7b. Adult learn to swim programs

Yes 25.0% 22.3% 19.8% 11.6% 15.1%

No 75.0% 77.7% 80.2% 88.4% 84.9%

Q7c. Water fitness programs

Yes 32.0% 35.7% 26.7% 24.2% 26.5%

No 68.0% 64.3% 73.3% 75.8% 73.5%

Q7d. Tennis lessons and leagues

Yes 14.0% 23.2% 14.7% 21.4% 18.8%

No 86.0% 76.8% 85.3% 78.6% 81.2%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7e. Preschool programs

Yes 14.0% 10.7% 12.9% 11.8% 11.5%

No 86.0% 89.3% 87.1% 88.2% 88.5%

Q7f. Before and after school programs

Yes 22.0% 13.4% 16.4% 13.3% 14.2%

No 78.0% 86.6% 83.6% 86.7% 85.8%

Q7g. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

Yes 21.0% 15.2% 12.9% 12.7% 13.4%

No 79.0% 84.8% 87.1% 87.3% 86.6%

Q7h. Youth athletic programs

Yes 17.0% 14.3% 14.7% 22.9% 19.3%

No 83.0% 85.7% 85.3% 77.1% 80.7%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7i. Youth fitness and wellness programs

Yes 13.0% 12.5% 10.3% 12.2% 11.8%

No 87.0% 87.5% 89.7% 87.8% 88.2%

Q7j. Youth gymnastics programs

Yes 16.0% 10.7% 9.5% 10.7% 10.9%

No 84.0% 89.3% 90.5% 89.3% 89.1%

Q7k. Programs for teens

Yes 21.0% 9.8% 11.2% 7.9% 10.2%

No 79.0% 90.2% 88.8% 92.1% 89.8%

Q7l. Youth art, dance, performing arts

Yes 22.0% 15.2% 12.1% 15.5% 15.6%

No 78.0% 84.8% 87.9% 84.5% 84.4%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7m. Adult art, dance, performing arts

Yes 30.0% 38.4% 34.5% 28.6% 29.8%

No 70.0% 61.6% 65.5% 71.4% 70.2%

Q7n. Adult organized athletic programs

Yes 23.0% 35.7% 24.1% 24.9% 25.4%

No 77.0% 64.3% 75.9% 75.1% 74.6%

Q7o. Adult continuing education programs

Yes 39.0% 41.1% 44.0% 32.8% 35.9%

No 61.0% 58.9% 56.0% 67.2% 64.1%

Q7p. Adult day and weekend travel programs

Yes 26.0% 38.4% 33.6% 16.2% 23.1%

No 74.0% 61.6% 66.4% 83.8% 76.9%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7q. Adult fitness and wellness programs

Yes 42.0% 47.3% 54.3% 41.0% 43.8%

No 58.0% 52.7% 45.7% 59.0% 56.2%

Q7r. Programs for people with disabilities

Yes 26.0% 15.2% 8.6% 6.3% 9.9%

No 74.0% 84.8% 91.4% 93.7% 90.1%

Q7s. Indoor rental space

Yes 24.0% 18.8% 19.0% 12.2% 15.4%

No 76.0% 81.3% 81.0% 87.8% 84.6%

Q7t. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

Yes 50.0% 66.1% 52.6% 61.8% 58.7%

No 50.0% 33.9% 47.4% 38.2% 41.3%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7u. Outdoor public art

Yes 25.0% 45.5% 41.4% 46.3% 42.0%

No 75.0% 54.5% 58.6% 53.7% 58.0%

Q7v. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

Yes 16.0% 20.5% 20.7% 24.7% 21.8%

No 84.0% 79.5% 79.3% 75.3% 78.2%

Q7w. Nature programs/environmental education

Yes 27.0% 42.9% 40.5% 38.0% 37.5%

No 73.0% 57.1% 59.5% 62.0% 62.5%

Q7x. Farmers' Markets

Yes 56.0% 76.8% 74.1% 81.9% 76.5%

No 44.0% 23.2% 25.9% 18.1% 23.5%

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Household Income

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7y. Programs with your pets

Yes 17.0% 17.0% 19.8% 23.1% 20.8%

No 83.0% 83.0% 80.2% 76.9% 79.2%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs

100% Met 50.0% 17.6% 20.0% 15.4% 20.3%

75% Met 11.1% 23.5% 20.0% 26.9% 24.1%

50% Met 27.8% 29.4% 33.3% 24.4% 26.3%

25% Met 5.6% 23.5% 13.3% 21.8% 18.0%

0% Met 5.6% 5.9% 13.3% 11.5% 11.3%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs

100% Met 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 18.2% 15.4%

75% Met 16.7% 25.0% 0.0% 9.1% 12.8%

50% Met 16.7% 37.5% 42.9% 36.4% 30.8%

25% Met 16.7% 25.0% 28.6% 27.3% 23.1%

0% Met 16.7% 12.5% 28.6% 9.1% 17.9%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7c-. Water fitness programs

100% Met 45.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.4%

75% Met 0.0% 40.0% 0.0% 21.4% 15.9%

50% Met 27.3% 40.0% 42.9% 28.6% 31.8%

25% Met 18.2% 20.0% 28.6% 14.3% 20.5%

0% Met 9.1% 0.0% 28.6% 35.7% 20.5%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues

100% Met 42.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 10.0%

75% Met 14.3% 28.6% 0.0% 26.7% 24.0%

50% Met 28.6% 57.1% 50.0% 26.7% 32.0%

25% Met 14.3% 14.3% 25.0% 26.7% 22.0%

0% Met 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 13.3% 12.0%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7e-. Preschool programs

100% Met 40.0% 18.2% 8.3% 9.3% 14.3%

75% Met 20.0% 36.4% 8.3% 20.9% 22.1%

50% Met 20.0% 18.2% 25.0% 25.6% 23.4%

25% Met 10.0% 18.2% 50.0% 18.6% 22.1%

0% Met 10.0% 9.1% 8.3% 25.6% 18.2%

Q7f-. Before and after school programs

100% Met 28.6% 10.0% 20.0% 12.5% 15.8%

75% Met 21.4% 30.0% 10.0% 20.0% 21.1%

50% Met 21.4% 20.0% 40.0% 27.5% 27.6%

25% Met 21.4% 30.0% 20.0% 20.0% 21.1%

0% Met 7.1% 10.0% 10.0% 20.0% 14.5%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7g-. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

100% Met 23.1% 25.0% 11.1% 13.9% 16.7%

75% Met 30.8% 16.7% 11.1% 8.3% 16.7%

50% Met 15.4% 25.0% 22.2% 30.6% 25.0%

25% Met 23.1% 25.0% 44.4% 19.4% 23.6%

0% Met 7.7% 8.3% 11.1% 27.8% 18.1%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs

100% Met 20.0% 11.1% 22.2% 21.4% 20.5%

75% Met 30.0% 44.4% 11.1% 26.8% 28.4%

50% Met 30.0% 22.2% 22.2% 28.6% 27.3%

25% Met 10.0% 11.1% 33.3% 14.3% 14.8%

0% Met 10.0% 11.1% 11.1% 8.9% 9.1%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 33.3% 10.0% 12.5% 5.7% 11.1%

75% Met 11.1% 20.0% 12.5% 25.7% 20.6%

50% Met 22.2% 50.0% 25.0% 34.3% 34.9%

25% Met 22.2% 10.0% 50.0% 17.1% 20.6%

0% Met 11.1% 10.0% 0.0% 17.1% 12.7%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs

100% Met 30.8% 10.0% 0.0% 6.1% 10.4%

75% Met 23.1% 10.0% 12.5% 9.1% 11.9%

50% Met 15.4% 40.0% 0.0% 12.1% 17.9%

25% Met 23.1% 30.0% 50.0% 33.3% 31.3%

0% Met 7.7% 10.0% 37.5% 39.4% 28.4%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7k-. Programs for teens

100% Met 41.7% 14.3% 0.0% 8.3% 18.4%

75% Met 8.3% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9%

50% Met 8.3% 28.6% 33.3% 41.7% 26.3%

25% Met 33.3% 28.6% 50.0% 33.3% 36.8%

0% Met 8.3% 0.0% 16.7% 16.7% 10.5%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 38.5% 20.0% 0.0% 5.1% 13.3%

75% Met 7.7% 20.0% 11.1% 17.9% 14.7%

50% Met 23.1% 20.0% 22.2% 25.6% 25.3%

25% Met 23.1% 30.0% 55.6% 25.6% 29.3%

0% Met 7.7% 10.0% 11.1% 25.6% 17.3%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 20.0% 11.1% 0.0% 14.3% 11.9%

75% Met 30.0% 22.2% 0.0% 21.4% 19.0%

50% Met 20.0% 44.4% 75.0% 28.6% 38.1%

25% Met 20.0% 22.2% 0.0% 21.4% 19.0%

0% Met 10.0% 0.0% 25.0% 14.3% 11.9%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic programs

100% Met 22.2% 22.2% 0.0% 12.5% 13.6%

75% Met 22.2% 22.2% 0.0% 18.8% 15.9%

50% Met 11.1% 11.1% 12.5% 43.8% 25.0%

25% Met 22.2% 44.4% 62.5% 18.8% 31.8%

0% Met 22.2% 0.0% 25.0% 6.3% 13.6%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7o-. Adult continuing education programs

100% Met 41.7% 18.2% 0.0% 21.4% 21.3%

75% Met 8.3% 9.1% 22.2% 21.4% 14.9%

50% Met 8.3% 36.4% 11.1% 28.6% 23.4%

25% Met 25.0% 36.4% 55.6% 14.3% 29.8%

0% Met 16.7% 0.0% 11.1% 14.3% 10.6%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend travel programs

100% Met 14.3% 14.3% 0.0% 25.0% 11.1%

75% Met 14.3% 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1%

50% Met 14.3% 28.6% 25.0% 25.0% 22.2%

25% Met 42.9% 28.6% 50.0% 0.0% 33.3%

0% Met 14.3% 0.0% 25.0% 50.0% 22.2%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 30.8% 20.0% 0.0% 3.7% 10.8%

75% Met 15.4% 10.0% 8.3% 25.9% 21.5%

50% Met 15.4% 40.0% 41.7% 25.9% 27.7%

25% Met 30.8% 30.0% 25.0% 33.3% 29.2%

0% Met 7.7% 0.0% 25.0% 11.1% 10.8%

Q7r-. Programs for people with disabilities

100% Met 44.4% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.7%

75% Met 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 13.0%

50% Met 0.0% 25.0% 25.0% 16.7% 13.0%

25% Met 22.2% 50.0% 25.0% 50.0% 34.8%

0% Met 11.1% 0.0% 50.0% 16.7% 17.4%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7s-. Indoor rental space

100% Met 50.0% 12.5% 0.0% 17.6% 20.5%

75% Met 0.0% 12.5% 14.3% 17.6% 15.9%

50% Met 10.0% 12.5% 28.6% 29.4% 20.5%

25% Met 20.0% 62.5% 28.6% 29.4% 31.8%

0% Met 20.0% 0.0% 28.6% 5.9% 11.4%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

100% Met 23.1% 30.8% 8.3% 20.0% 19.8%

75% Met 30.8% 23.1% 16.7% 40.0% 35.4%

50% Met 30.8% 23.1% 25.0% 27.3% 26.0%

25% Met 7.7% 23.1% 33.3% 10.9% 14.6%

0% Met 7.7% 0.0% 16.7% 1.8% 4.2%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7u-. Outdoor public art

100% Met 20.0% 30.0% 0.0% 8.1% 12.1%

75% Met 30.0% 20.0% 12.5% 27.0% 24.2%

50% Met 20.0% 20.0% 37.5% 43.2% 34.8%

25% Met 10.0% 20.0% 50.0% 10.8% 18.2%

0% Met 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 10.8% 10.6%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

100% Met 14.3% 33.3% 0.0% 25.9% 21.3%

75% Met 14.3% 33.3% 33.3% 29.6% 29.8%

50% Met 42.9% 16.7% 50.0% 37.0% 36.2%

25% Met 14.3% 16.7% 16.7% 7.4% 10.6%

0% Met 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7w-. Nature programs/environmental education

100% Met 9.1% 23.1% 16.7% 7.5% 11.5%

75% Met 45.5% 23.1% 16.7% 12.5% 20.5%

50% Met 27.3% 30.8% 33.3% 50.0% 41.0%

25% Met 9.1% 7.7% 16.7% 17.5% 14.1%

0% Met 9.1% 15.4% 16.7% 12.5% 12.8%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets

100% Met 27.3% 31.3% 20.0% 46.6% 40.8%

75% Met 45.5% 25.0% 26.7% 34.2% 32.5%

50% Met 9.1% 12.5% 20.0% 11.0% 11.7%

25% Met 9.1% 25.0% 20.0% 5.5% 10.0%

0% Met 9.1% 6.3% 13.3% 2.7% 5.0%

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Household Income

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q7y-. Programs with your pets

100% Met 42.9% 33.3% 0.0% 17.6% 21.9%

75% Met 28.6% 0.0% 33.3% 23.5% 21.9%

50% Met 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 17.6% 12.5%

25% Met 0.0% 66.7% 0.0% 29.4% 25.0%

0% Met 28.6% 0.0% 33.3% 11.8% 18.8%

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Household Income

Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50, 000

$50,000- $74,999

$75,000- $99,999

$100,000 or more

Not Provided

Total 11.8% 13.2% 13.6% 53.9% 0.0% 100.0%

Q8. Top choice Youth learn to swim programs 5.7% 12.9% 5.7% 71.4% 0.0% 8.2% Adult learn to swim programs 16.7% 26.2% 9.5% 45.2% 0.0% 4.9% Water fitness programs 11.3% 17.5% 16.3% 52.5% 0.0% 9.4%

Tennis lessons & leagues 1.9% 17.0% 11.3% 66.0% 0.0% 6.2% Preschool programs 17.9% 8.9% 10.7% 58.9% 0.0% 6.6% Before & after school programs 20.0% 10.0% 10.0% 58.0% 0.0% 5.9% School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

14.6%

14.6%

9.8%

56.1%

0.0%

4.8%

Youth athletic programs 6.0% 7.1% 10.7% 70.2% 0.0% 9.9% Youth fitness & wellness programs 14.3% 9.5% 23.8% 38.1% 0.0% 2.5% Youth gymnastics programs 0.0% 7.1% 3.6% 85.7% 0.0% 3.3% Programs for teens 45.5% 0.0% 18.2% 27.3% 0.0% 2.6%

Youth art, dance, performing arts 10.8% 8.1% 5.4% 67.6% 0.0% 4.4% Adult art, dance, performing arts 10.6% 16.0% 17.0% 53.2% 0.0% 11.1% Adult organized athletic programs

5.6%

16.7%

11.1%

63.9%

0.0%

8.5%

Adult continuing education

programs

10.9%

10.9%

19.0%

51.7%

0.0%

17.3%

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Adult day & weekend programs 11.3% 25.0% 22.5% 31.3% 0.0% 9.4% Adult fitness & wellness programs 10.8% 13.2% 19.6% 49.0% 0.0% 24.0%

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Household Income

Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50, 000

$50,000- $74,999

$75,000- $99,999

$100,000 or more

Not Provided

Q8. Top choice (Cont.) Programs for people with disabilities

34.2%

13.2%

15.8%

31.6%

0.0%

4.5%

Indoor rental space 12.5% 6.3% 18.8% 56.3% 0.0% 1.9%

Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades, etc.

6.9%

16.9%

13.2%

56.7%

0.0%

37.5%

Outdoor public art 6.0% 18.1% 15.5% 56.0% 0.0% 13.6% Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

4.4%

11.8%

16.2%

63.2%

0.0%

8.0%

Nature programs/environmental education

6.7%

17.8%

11.1%

53.3%

0.0%

15.9%

Farmers' Markets 8.6% 11.4% 12.3% 60.7% 0.0% 53.5% Programs with your pets 5.6% 9.3% 12.1% 65.4% 0.0% 12.6% None chosen 23.7% 11.8% 14.5% 39.5% 0.0% 17.9%

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Household Income

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities?

Newspaper 48.0% 59.8% 40.5% 50.7% 50.0%

City of Alexandria Website 24.0% 36.6% 37.9% 49.3% 42.1%

Internet 8.0% 16.1% 15.5% 16.6% 15.1%

City Newsletter (E-News) 22.0% 17.0% 12.1% 17.7% 16.9%

Program fliers/registration

forms

17.0%

19.6%

25.0%

24.7%

22.2%

From friends & neighbors 54.0% 50.9% 39.7% 50.0% 47.9%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

5.0%

8.9%

10.3%

13.1%

10.8%

Meetings offered by City of

Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

7.0%

3.6%

0.9%

3.3%

3.2%

Recreation brochure/program guide

31.0%

34.8%

42.2%

40.8%

37.8%

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Household Income

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? (Cont.)

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

3.0%

7.1%

3.4%

4.6%

4.2%

Cable Television 16.0% 14.3% 6.0% 3.9% 7.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

24.0%

24.1%

19.0%

24.9%

23.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

9.0%

7.1%

4.3%

6.6%

6.7%

Schools 11.0% 5.4% 4.3% 7.4% 7.3%

E-mail bulletins 6.0% 8.9% 12.1% 12.9% 11.6%

None chosen 8.0% 0.9% 4.3% 2.2% 3.3%

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Household Income

Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q10. Top choice

Newspaper 34.0% 42.9% 29.3% 34.3% 34.4%

City of Alexandria Website 26.0% 33.9% 40.5% 40.4% 37.6%

Internet 6.0% 15.2% 18.1% 14.2% 13.9%

City Newsletter (E-News) 18.0% 21.4% 19.8% 27.1% 24.0%

Program fliers/registration

forms

17.0%

15.2%

17.2%

18.8%

17.2%

From friends & neighbors 28.0% 14.3% 11.2% 14.6% 15.2%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

4.0%

10.7%

12.9%

13.8%

12.1%

Meetings offered by City of

Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

4.0%

0.9%

1.7%

0.7%

1.2%

Recreation brochure/program guide

30.0%

36.6%

37.1%

35.6%

34.6%

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Household Income

Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q10. Top choice (Cont.)

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

2.0%

2.7%

1.7%

0.9%

1.3%

Cable Television 13.0% 8.9% 2.6% 5.0% 6.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

16.0%

19.6%

17.2%

15.7%

16.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

4.0%

1.8%

0.0%

1.1%

1.8%

Schools 5.0% 3.6% 3.4% 3.5% 3.6%

E-mail bulletins 13.0% 26.8% 33.6% 33.0% 28.9%

None chosen 17.0% 8.0% 9.5% 4.4% 7.9%

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Household Income

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q11a. Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 55.3% 67.0% 51.0% 45.7% 50.1%

Somewhat Important 38.2% 28.4% 42.9% 43.9% 41.1%

Not Important 6.6% 4.5% 6.1% 10.4% 8.8%

Q11b. Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

Very Important 33.8% 32.1% 28.9% 23.4% 25.7%

Somewhat Important 45.1% 49.4% 38.9% 46.2% 45.1%

Not Important 21.1% 18.5% 32.2% 30.4% 29.2%

Q11c. Improve existing walking, hiking and biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 57.5% 64.2% 63.1% 65.0% 63.1%

Somewhat Important 32.5% 29.5% 34.0% 29.4% 30.6%

Not Important 10.0% 6.3% 2.9% 5.6% 6.3%

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Household Income

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q11d. Improve existing swimming pools

Very Important 47.2% 36.6% 36.7% 39.9% 39.4%

Somewhat Important 34.7% 45.1% 42.2% 36.2% 37.7%

Not Important 18.1% 18.3% 21.1% 23.9% 22.8%

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 29.6% 20.8% 27.4% 16.6% 19.7%

Somewhat Important 42.3% 55.8% 42.9% 41.9% 43.2%

Not Important 28.2% 23.4% 29.8% 41.6% 37.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 39.7% 32.5% 38.8% 27.3% 31.0%

Somewhat Important 32.9% 50.0% 38.8% 44.6% 42.4%

Not Important 27.4% 17.5% 22.4% 28.1% 26.6%

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Household Income

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q11g. Improve existing marina facilities

Very Important 31.1% 23.9% 21.8% 19.8% 21.5%

Somewhat Important 34.4% 37.3% 32.2% 32.2% 33.8%

Not Important 34.4% 38.8% 46.0% 47.9% 44.6%

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

Very Important 26.9% 6.8% 14.1% 9.7% 11.5%

Somewhat Important 28.8% 23.7% 20.3% 17.3% 19.6%

Not Important 44.2% 69.5% 65.6% 73.0% 69.0%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields

Very Important 46.9% 37.2% 29.8% 22.0% 27.0%

Somewhat Important 34.4% 33.3% 31.0% 36.2% 35.2%

Not Important 18.8% 29.5% 39.3% 41.8% 37.8%

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Household Income

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats and views

Very Important 56.4% 67.4% 60.4% 52.5% 56.4%

Somewhat Important 28.2% 27.0% 20.8% 33.1% 29.3%

Not Important 15.4% 5.6% 18.8% 14.4% 14.3%

Q11k. Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 51.3% 52.3% 49.4% 42.3% 44.8%

Somewhat Important 33.3% 33.7% 25.8% 34.9% 34.1%

Not Important 15.4% 14.0% 24.7% 22.8% 21.1%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop athletic fields

Very Important 22.7% 16.4% 13.6% 13.2% 14.8%

Somewhat Important 39.4% 45.2% 32.1% 36.2% 36.9%

Not Important 37.9% 38.4% 54.3% 50.6% 48.3%

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Household Income

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q11m. Develop new swimming pools

Very Important 43.8% 32.5% 35.6% 29.9% 32.1%

Somewhat Important 24.7% 35.0% 26.7% 29.9% 29.9%

Not Important 31.5% 32.5% 37.8% 40.2% 38.0%

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 57.1% 60.0% 56.3% 55.4% 55.8%

Somewhat Important 27.3% 28.9% 32.0% 30.8% 30.2%

Not Important 15.6% 11.1% 11.7% 13.8% 14.0%

Q11o. Develop new special event/performance venue

Very Important 38.6% 38.8% 33.0% 18.4% 25.3%

Somewhat Important 34.3% 35.3% 37.5% 40.0% 38.3%

Not Important 27.1% 25.9% 29.5% 41.6% 36.3%

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Household Income

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q11p. Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 26.6% 16.0% 17.1% 9.7% 13.5%

Somewhat Important 32.8% 40.0% 26.8% 27.4% 29.5%

Not Important 40.6% 44.0% 56.1% 63.0% 57.0%

Q11q. Develop new indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 34.7% 32.9% 35.2% 14.9% 22.0%

Somewhat Important 38.9% 34.1% 27.3% 35.9% 34.8%

Not Important 26.4% 32.9% 37.5% 49.2% 43.2%

Q11r. Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

Very Important 45.5% 32.1% 37.6% 10.5% 22.3%

Somewhat Important 32.5% 34.6% 25.9% 30.2% 29.6%

Not Important 22.1% 33.3% 36.5% 59.3% 48.2%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. Top choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

13.0%

9.8%

13.8%

12.9%

12.7%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

4.0%

1.8%

0.9%

3.7%

2.9%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

14.0%

14.3%

14.7%

18.1%

17.1%

Improve existing swimming

pools

4.0%

6.3%

5.2%

6.8%

5.9%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

0.9%

3.4%

1.1%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

1.0%

1.8%

3.4%

1.3%

1.5%

Improve existing marina

facilities

2.0%

0.0%

1.7%

3.3%

2.2%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

0.9%

0.0%

0.9%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 0.0% 0.9% 0.9% 2.8% 1.9%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

11.0%

16.1%

13.8%

15.9%

15.2%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

1.0%

2.7%

2.6%

1.1%

1.4%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

0.0%

0.0%

0.9%

1.1%

0.8%

Develop new swimming pools 6.0% 3.6% 3.4% 7.2% 5.5%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

3.0%

11.6%

9.5%

9.2%

8.5%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

1.0%

6.3%

0.9%

1.5%

1.9%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

0.0%

0.0%

0.9%

0.7%

0.6%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

1.0%

4.5%

3.4%

1.5%

2.1%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

6.0%

0.9%

4.3%

0.4%

1.8%

None chosen 32.0% 17.9% 16.4% 10.5% 16.0%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 2nd choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

8.0%

7.1%

7.8%

7.0%

7.1%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

5.0%

0.0%

0.9%

3.5%

2.8%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

4.0%

12.5%

15.5%

15.5%

13.4%

Improve existing swimming

pools

8.0%

2.7%

2.6%

6.6%

5.3%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

0.9%

2.6%

1.5%

1.6%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

2.0%

4.5%

4.3%

4.8%

4.1%

Improve existing marina

facilities

3.0%

2.7%

2.6%

2.6%

2.7%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

1.0%

0.0%

0.9%

1.5%

1.1%

Provide lighted athletic fields 0.0% 0.9% 3.4% 2.4% 2.1%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

12.0%

6.3%

8.6%

8.7%

8.9%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

5.0%

12.5%

7.8%

10.3%

9.2%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

2.0%

0.9%

0.0%

1.1%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 1.0% 4.5% 3.4% 4.1% 3.6%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

7.0%

8.0%

9.5%

12.7%

10.9%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

3.0%

2.7%

6.0%

2.0%

2.6%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

2.7%

1.7%

1.3%

1.5%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

2.0%

3.6%

3.4%

0.9%

1.8%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

0.0%

4.5%

0.9%

1.1%

1.4%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 3rd choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

1.0%

6.3%

7.8%

5.7%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

3.0%

3.6%

0.9%

3.7%

3.2%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

8.0%

6.3%

8.6%

11.4%

9.6%

Improve existing swimming

pools

0.0%

0.9%

1.7%

4.1%

2.9%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

2.7%

1.7%

2.2%

2.1%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

2.0%

5.4%

6.9%

3.5%

3.9%

Improve existing marina

facilities

1.0%

0.9%

4.3%

2.0%

2.0%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

1.0%

0.0%

0.9%

0.9%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 4.0% 1.8% 1.7% 3.5% 2.8%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

8.0%

12.5%

7.8%

9.6%

9.9%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

9.0%

5.4%

3.4%

7.6%

6.6%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

1.0%

1.8%

0.0%

1.3%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 10.0% 2.7% 6.0% 4.8% 4.9%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

8.0%

12.5%

8.6%

11.6%

10.7%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

1.0%

5.4%

4.3%

2.2%

2.8%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

1.8%

2.6%

1.3%

1.5%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

2.0%

2.7%

2.6%

2.4%

2.2%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

2.0%

2.7%

6.0%

1.3%

2.2%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 4th choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

4.0%

5.4%

5.2%

6.8%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

0.0%

4.5%

2.6%

2.0%

2.2%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

2.0%

12.5%

7.8%

8.3%

7.5%

Improve existing swimming

pools

4.0%

2.7%

4.3%

2.8%

3.2%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

0.0%

5.2%

0.9%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

3.0%

1.8%

2.6%

3.3%

2.8%

Improve existing marina

facilities

1.0%

1.8%

2.6%

1.7%

2.1%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.4%

0.2%

Provide lighted athletic fields 1.0% 1.8% 2.6% 1.5% 1.6%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

4.0%

12.5%

5.2%

6.8%

6.8%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

5.0%

4.5%

4.3%

4.6%

4.6%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

1.0%

0.0%

0.9%

2.2%

1.4%

Develop new swimming pools 3.0% 1.8% 6.0% 4.1% 3.8%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

10.0%

8.9%

7.8%

10.9%

10.0%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

6.0%

2.7%

6.9%

4.4%

4.9%

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Household Income

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.0%

0.0%

0.0%

1.1%

0.7%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

4.0%

4.5%

3.4%

3.7%

3.5%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

8.0%

4.5%

1.7%

2.6%

3.6%

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Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

Very Aware 7.0% 8.9% 5.2% 4.8% 6.0% 6.0%

Somewhat Aware 29.0% 42.0% 44.8% 40.2% 39.3% 39.3%

Not Aware 64.0% 49.1% 50.0% 55.0% 54.7% 54.7%

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Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

N=850 Q20. What is your household income? Total

Under $50,000 $50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000 or more

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance & quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

Very Satisfied 8.0% 11.6% 4.3% 6.6% 7.3%

Satisfied 40.0% 43.8% 52.6% 46.7% 45.9%

Neutral 30.0% 25.9% 21.6% 31.7% 29.2%

Dissatisfied 7.0% 8.9% 13.8% 11.1% 10.7%

Very Dissatisfied 2.0% 1.8% 4.3% 2.2% 2.6%

Don't Know 13.0% 8.0% 3.4% 1.7% 4.4%

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Section 7:

Cross Tabular Data By:

Household Types and Participation

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Household Types and Participation

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

Yes 97.3% 92.6% 80.5% 74.0% 92.6% 71.9% 81.8%

No 2.7% 7.4% 19.5% 26.0% 7.4% 28.1% 18.2%

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Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

N=695

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

Excellent 16.8% 20.6% 24.2% 26.1% 23.7% 22.2% 23.0%

Good 60.1% 65.1% 61.4% 60.1% 59.7% 62.5% 61.0%

Fair 23.1% 12.7% 12.7% 12.3% 15.2% 14.1% 14.7%

Poor 0.0% 1.6% 1.3% 0.8% 0.8% 0.9% 0.9%

Don't Know 0.0% 0.0% 0.4% 0.8% 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%

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Household Types and Participation

Q3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural programs or special events offered by the

City of Alexandria during the past 12 months?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Yes 68.7% 64.7% 42.3% 39.8% 100.0% 0.0% 47.6%

No 31.3% 35.3% 57.7% 60.2% 0.0% 100.0% 52.4%

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Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have

you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

N=405

Household_Ages

Q3 Participate in

cultural/special

event

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

Q3a How many different programs

1 program 13.9% 27.3% 25.0% 25.7% 22.7% 22.7%

2 to 3

programs

51.5%

52.3%

53.2%

57.4%

54.1%

54.1%

4 to 6

programs

28.7%

15.9%

16.9%

11.0%

17.8%

17.8%

7 to 10

programs

3.0%

2.3%

1.6%

2.9%

2.5%

2.5%

11 or more

programs

2.0%

2.3%

2.4%

1.5%

2.0%

2.0%

Don't know 1.0% 0.0% 0.8% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0%

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Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

N=405

Household Ages

Q3. Household

participation in

rec./ cultural pro...

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

Excellent 29.7% 34.1% 32.3% 34.6% 32.6% 32.6%

Good 60.4% 61.4% 58.1% 59.6% 59.5% 59.5%

Fair 9.9% 4.5% 9.7% 5.9% 7.9% 7.9%

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Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

Car 93.9% 88.2% 80.9% 72.5% 84.7% 76.4% 80.4%

Bike 36.1% 29.4% 26.6% 14.0% 28.1% 19.1% 23.4%

Walk 79.6% 67.6% 72.4% 59.1% 72.6% 63.6% 67.9%

Public transportation 8.2% 8.8% 11.9% 6.1% 9.6% 7.9% 8.7%

Not provided 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 5.3% 0.0% 5.2% 2.7%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5a. Walking trails

Yes 87.8% 75.0% 85.0% 74.9% 83.2% 78.2% 80.6%

No 12.2% 25.0% 15.0% 25.1% 16.8% 21.8% 19.4%

Q5b. Biking trails

Yes 74.8% 61.8% 59.0% 36.5% 60.2% 46.3% 52.9%

No 25.2% 38.2% 41.0% 63.5% 39.8% 53.7% 47.1%

Q5c. Running/walking track

Yes 62.6% 58.8% 46.4% 34.5% 46.2% 44.7% 45.4%

No 37.4% 41.2% 53.6% 65.5% 53.8% 55.3% 54.6%

Q5d. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

Yes 78.2% 73.5% 68.9% 60.2% 75.3% 60.2% 67.4%

No 21.8% 26.5% 31.1% 39.8% 24.7% 39.8% 32.6%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5e. Picnic shelters/areas

Yes 69.4% 47.1% 49.8% 33.6% 52.8% 40.7% 46.5%

No 30.6% 52.9% 50.2% 66.4% 47.2% 59.3% 53.5%

Q5f. Playgrounds

Yes 93.9% 50.0% 19.8% 18.4% 44.2% 25.6% 34.5%

No 6.1% 50.0% 80.2% 81.6% 55.8% 74.4% 65.5%

Q5g. Community gardens

Yes 33.3% 32.4% 38.2% 22.5% 33.6% 27.9% 30.6%

No 66.7% 67.6% 61.8% 77.5% 66.4% 72.1% 69.4%

Q5h. Fishing areas

Yes 21.8% 22.1% 15.4% 13.5% 20.5% 12.4% 16.2%

No 78.2% 77.9% 84.6% 86.5% 79.5% 87.6% 83.8%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5i. Marina/waterfront

Yes 54.4% 45.6% 53.2% 44.7% 58.8% 40.9% 49.4%

No 45.6% 54.4% 46.8% 55.3% 41.2% 59.1% 50.6%

Q5j. Fenced dog exercise areas

Yes 32.0% 36.8% 35.5% 22.2% 33.1% 26.5% 29.6%

No 68.0% 63.2% 64.5% 77.8% 66.9% 73.5% 70.4%

Q5k. Unfenced dog exercise areas

Yes 17.0% 19.1% 20.8% 13.5% 19.0% 15.3% 17.1%

No 83.0% 80.9% 79.2% 86.5% 81.0% 84.7% 82.9%

Q5l. Outdoor swimming pools

Yes 66.0% 57.4% 35.8% 18.4% 45.2% 27.2% 35.8%

No 34.0% 42.6% 64.2% 81.6% 54.8% 72.8% 64.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5m. Water spray parks

Yes 71.4% 32.4% 15.4% 10.5% 30.9% 18.7% 24.5%

No 28.6% 67.6% 84.6% 89.5% 69.1% 81.3% 75.5%

Q5n. Outdoor fitness station

Yes 34.0% 30.9% 28.7% 15.2% 27.2% 21.8% 24.4%

No 66.0% 69.1% 71.3% 84.8% 72.8% 78.2% 75.6%

Q5o. Outdoor basketball courts

Yes 39.5% 33.8% 17.1% 8.5% 23.2% 14.8% 18.8%

No 60.5% 66.2% 82.9% 91.5% 76.8% 85.2% 81.2%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5p. Outdoor volleyball courts

Yes 15.0% 23.5% 12.6% 7.0% 12.6% 10.8% 11.6%

No 85.0% 76.5% 87.4% 93.0% 87.4% 89.2% 88.4%

Q5q. Outdoor tennis courts

Yes 42.9% 44.1% 32.1% 18.7% 34.8% 24.7% 29.5%

No 57.1% 55.9% 67.9% 81.3% 65.2% 75.3% 70.5%

Q5r. Soccer/lacrosse fields

Yes 51.7% 41.2% 14.0% 4.4% 25.7% 12.6% 18.8%

No 48.3% 58.8% 86.0% 95.6% 74.3% 87.4% 81.2%

Q5s. Field hockey/rugby fields

Yes 12.2% 14.7% 6.8% 2.9% 7.2% 6.5% 6.8%

No 87.8% 85.3% 93.2% 97.1% 92.8% 93.5% 93.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5t. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

Yes 15.6% 19.1% 11.3% 6.7% 12.3% 9.4% 10.8%

No 84.4% 80.9% 88.7% 93.3% 87.7% 90.6% 89.2%

Q5u. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

Yes 23.1% 19.1% 11.3% 7.0% 16.3% 8.5% 12.2%

No 76.9% 80.9% 88.7% 93.0% 83.7% 91.5% 87.8%

Q5v. Football fields

Yes 15.6% 16.2% 7.8% 2.9% 7.7% 8.1% 7.9%

No 84.4% 83.8% 92.2% 97.1% 92.3% 91.9% 92.1%

Q5w. Skateboard parks

Yes 15.6% 14.7% 7.5% 4.4% 9.1% 7.4% 8.2%

No 84.4% 85.3% 92.5% 95.6% 90.9% 92.6% 91.8%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5x. Outdoor performance space

Yes 32.7% 32.4% 35.8% 28.7% 40.0% 24.9% 32.1%

No 67.3% 67.6% 64.2% 71.3% 60.0% 75.1% 67.9%

Q5y. Outdoor rental space

Yes 29.9% 22.1% 21.2% 11.7% 21.5% 16.6% 18.9%

No 70.1% 77.9% 78.8% 88.3% 78.5% 83.4% 81.1%

Q5(1). Indoor swimming pool

Yes 76.2% 51.5% 44.0% 36.0% 56.8% 38.0% 46.9%

No 23.8% 48.5% 56.0% 64.0% 43.2% 62.0% 53.1%

Q5(2). Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

Yes 59.2% 58.8% 53.6% 45.0% 58.0% 45.6% 51.5%

No 40.8% 41.2% 46.4% 55.0% 42.0% 54.4% 48.5%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5(3). Indoor performance/art facilities

Yes 34.7% 35.3% 38.2% 33.0% 40.5% 30.6% 35.3%

No 65.3% 64.7% 61.8% 67.0% 59.5% 69.4% 64.7%

Q5(4). Racquetball/squash courts

Yes 16.3% 11.8% 16.0% 4.7% 11.4% 11.0% 11.2%

No 83.7% 88.2% 84.0% 95.3% 88.6% 89.0% 88.8%

Q5(5). Facilities for people with disabilities

Yes 14.3% 10.3% 13.0% 14.6% 14.6% 12.8% 13.6%

No 85.7% 89.7% 87.0% 85.4% 85.4% 87.2% 86.4%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5a-. Walking trails

100% Met 22.8% 22.9% 30.0% 33.3% 28.6% 30.0% 29.3%

75% Met 35.4% 47.9% 38.3% 37.1% 40.1% 36.1% 38.0%

50% Met 29.1% 18.8% 23.3% 21.5% 23.3% 23.6% 23.5%

25% Met 11.8% 10.4% 6.7% 7.2% 7.5% 8.8% 8.1%

0% Met 0.8% 0.0% 1.7% 0.8% 0.6% 1.5% 1.1%

Q5b-. Biking trails

100% Met 23.0% 23.5% 34.8% 27.3% 27.8% 30.2% 28.9%

75% Met 33.0% 44.1% 32.3% 44.5% 39.4% 33.9% 36.8%

50% Met 28.0% 20.6% 21.1% 23.6% 22.7% 24.3% 23.5%

25% Met 16.0% 8.8% 8.7% 4.5% 9.3% 9.5% 9.4%

0% Met 0.0% 2.9% 3.1% 0.0% 0.9% 2.1% 1.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5c-. Running/walking track

100% Met 16.9% 17.1% 29.8% 26.0% 24.1% 24.4% 24.3%

75% Met 30.1% 31.4% 23.4% 35.0% 30.1% 28.4% 29.2%

50% Met 32.5% 37.1% 22.6% 16.0% 23.5% 25.6% 24.6%

25% Met 15.7% 11.4% 11.3% 16.0% 15.7% 11.9% 13.7%

0% Met 4.8% 2.9% 12.9% 7.0% 6.6% 9.7% 8.2%

Q5d-. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

100% Met 18.6% 17.5% 24.5% 20.1% 19.4% 23.2% 21.2%

75% Met 24.5% 37.5% 32.6% 36.2% 33.8% 31.2% 32.6%

50% Met 38.2% 30.0% 27.2% 28.2% 31.2% 28.7% 30.0%

25% Met 16.7% 12.5% 12.5% 12.6% 14.1% 12.7% 13.4%

0% Met 2.0% 2.5% 3.3% 2.9% 1.5% 4.2% 2.8%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas

100% Met 23.3% 28.0% 25.2% 28.1% 26.8% 24.5% 25.7%

75% Met 23.3% 28.0% 27.6% 33.3% 24.6% 32.3% 28.1%

50% Met 33.3% 28.0% 30.7% 30.2% 33.3% 28.4% 31.1%

25% Met 17.8% 12.0% 11.8% 5.2% 12.6% 10.3% 11.5%

0% Met 2.2% 4.0% 4.7% 3.1% 2.7% 4.5% 3.6%

Q5f-. Playgrounds

100% Met 32.8% 26.1% 33.3% 25.0% 34.2% 25.3% 30.6%

75% Met 31.1% 26.1% 21.6% 46.2% 31.5% 32.3% 31.9%

50% Met 25.4% 34.8% 39.2% 23.1% 27.5% 30.3% 28.6%

25% Met 9.0% 4.3% 2.0% 3.8% 4.7% 8.1% 6.0%

0% Met 1.6% 8.7% 3.9% 1.9% 2.0% 4.0% 2.8%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5g-. Community gardens

100% Met 9.1% 15.8% 15.3% 11.1% 12.5% 13.5% 12.9%

75% Met 18.2% 15.8% 23.5% 20.6% 22.5% 19.2% 21.0%

50% Met 27.3% 36.8% 26.5% 38.1% 34.2% 26.9% 30.8%

25% Met 22.7% 15.8% 19.4% 19.0% 20.0% 19.2% 19.6%

0% Met 22.7% 15.8% 15.3% 11.1% 10.8% 21.2% 15.6%

Q5h-. Fishing areas

100% Met 6.9% 0.0% 12.5% 21.1% 13.5% 11.1% 12.6%

75% Met 24.1% 8.3% 17.5% 21.1% 14.9% 26.7% 19.3%

50% Met 13.8% 25.0% 20.0% 31.6% 25.7% 17.8% 22.7%

25% Met 31.0% 58.3% 27.5% 15.8% 31.1% 22.2% 27.7%

0% Met 24.1% 8.3% 22.5% 10.5% 14.9% 22.2% 17.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront

100% Met 35.6% 26.9% 29.6% 32.3% 33.3% 29.0% 31.5%

75% Met 41.1% 23.1% 31.7% 33.1% 29.6% 38.7% 33.4%

50% Met 13.7% 30.8% 21.1% 22.8% 25.4% 14.8% 20.9%

25% Met 5.5% 3.8% 13.4% 9.4% 7.5% 12.9% 9.8%

0% Met 4.1% 15.4% 4.2% 2.4% 4.2% 4.5% 4.3%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 26.8% 9.5% 26.4% 11.3% 18.0% 23.1% 20.5%

75% Met 39.0% 28.6% 23.1% 35.5% 31.5% 28.8% 30.2%

50% Met 14.6% 42.9% 23.1% 27.4% 24.3% 25.0% 24.7%

25% Met 19.5% 4.8% 19.8% 22.6% 20.7% 17.3% 19.1%

0% Met 0.0% 14.3% 7.7% 3.2% 5.4% 5.8% 5.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 23.8% 8.3% 18.5% 7.7% 15.6% 14.5% 15.1%

75% Met 28.6% 16.7% 16.7% 23.1% 26.6% 14.5% 20.6%

50% Met 19.0% 33.3% 31.5% 23.1% 28.1% 25.8% 27.0%

25% Met 19.0% 8.3% 16.7% 23.1% 7.8% 29.0% 18.3%

0% Met 9.5% 33.3% 16.7% 23.1% 21.9% 16.1% 19.0%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools

100% Met 14.6% 14.8% 11.5% 22.4% 17.6% 11.1% 15.1%

75% Met 23.6% 22.2% 19.5% 20.4% 22.2% 20.2% 21.4%

50% Met 21.3% 25.9% 25.3% 14.3% 22.2% 21.2% 21.8%

25% Met 29.2% 18.5% 20.7% 22.4% 24.2% 23.2% 23.8%

0% Met 11.2% 18.5% 23.0% 20.4% 13.7% 24.2% 17.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5m-. Water spray parks

100% Met 12.9% 18.8% 14.3% 17.2% 11.9% 18.3% 14.4%

75% Met 10.8% 25.0% 21.4% 13.8% 17.4% 11.3% 15.0%

50% Met 17.2% 6.3% 14.3% 27.6% 16.5% 18.3% 17.2%

25% Met 25.8% 6.3% 19.0% 20.7% 22.0% 21.1% 21.7%

0% Met 33.3% 43.8% 31.0% 20.7% 32.1% 31.0% 31.7%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station

100% Met 4.3% 20.0% 3.8% 8.3% 7.9% 4.7% 6.4%

75% Met 19.6% 26.7% 19.2% 18.8% 22.8% 16.3% 19.8%

50% Met 23.9% 20.0% 24.4% 27.1% 27.7% 20.9% 24.6%

25% Met 34.8% 20.0% 15.4% 29.2% 20.8% 27.9% 24.1%

0% Met 17.4% 13.3% 37.2% 16.7% 20.8% 30.2% 25.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball courts

100% Met 29.4% 26.7% 21.7% 20.8% 28.8% 19.6% 25.0%

75% Met 21.6% 46.7% 34.8% 25.0% 27.5% 32.1% 29.4%

50% Met 25.5% 20.0% 23.9% 33.3% 31.3% 17.9% 25.7%

25% Met 17.6% 0.0% 6.5% 16.7% 8.8% 16.1% 11.8%

0% Met 5.9% 6.7% 13.0% 4.2% 3.8% 14.3% 8.1%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball courts

100% Met 5.0% 9.1% 22.2% 15.0% 17.8% 11.9% 14.9%

75% Met 25.0% 27.3% 30.6% 20.0% 22.2% 31.0% 26.4%

50% Met 25.0% 18.2% 25.0% 35.0% 31.1% 21.4% 26.4%

25% Met 25.0% 27.3% 11.1% 25.0% 15.6% 23.8% 19.5%

0% Met 20.0% 18.2% 11.1% 5.0% 13.3% 11.9% 12.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts

100% Met 22.8% 33.3% 20.9% 19.3% 24.4% 19.4% 22.2%

75% Met 29.8% 38.1% 31.4% 36.8% 36.6% 28.6% 33.0%

50% Met 24.6% 9.5% 25.6% 24.6% 21.1% 26.5% 23.5%

25% Met 19.3% 14.3% 15.1% 12.3% 13.8% 17.3% 15.4%

0% Met 3.5% 4.8% 7.0% 7.0% 4.1% 8.2% 5.9%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields

100% Met 21.5% 35.0% 27.8% 30.0% 28.2% 21.7% 26.0%

75% Met 30.8% 35.0% 19.4% 30.0% 31.8% 21.7% 28.2%

50% Met 23.1% 25.0% 13.9% 0.0% 17.6% 21.7% 19.1%

25% Met 20.0% 0.0% 22.2% 20.0% 15.3% 21.7% 17.6%

0% Met 4.6% 5.0% 16.7% 20.0% 7.1% 13.0% 9.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields

100% Met 18.8% 50.0% 10.5% 14.3% 20.0% 17.4% 18.8%

75% Met 18.8% 16.7% 15.8% 14.3% 24.0% 8.7% 16.7%

50% Met 18.8% 16.7% 31.6% 0.0% 16.0% 26.1% 20.8%

25% Met 31.3% 16.7% 15.8% 42.9% 28.0% 21.7% 25.0%

0% Met 12.5% 0.0% 26.3% 28.6% 12.0% 26.1% 18.8%

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

100% Met 20.0% 50.0% 13.3% 11.8% 22.0% 14.7% 18.7%

75% Met 15.0% 0.0% 30.0% 17.6% 29.3% 8.8% 20.0%

50% Met 35.0% 37.5% 16.7% 41.2% 26.8% 32.4% 29.3%

25% Met 20.0% 12.5% 20.0% 11.8% 9.8% 26.5% 17.3%

0% Met 10.0% 0.0% 20.0% 17.6% 12.2% 17.6% 14.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

100% Met 26.7% 50.0% 17.2% 11.1% 25.5% 16.7% 22.4%

75% Met 23.3% 25.0% 37.9% 27.8% 32.7% 23.3% 29.4%

50% Met 36.7% 25.0% 10.3% 33.3% 25.5% 26.7% 25.9%

25% Met 6.7% 0.0% 17.2% 16.7% 7.3% 20.0% 11.8%

0% Met 6.7% 0.0% 17.2% 11.1% 9.1% 13.3% 10.6%

Q5v-. Football fields

100% Met 5.3% 14.3% 15.0% 12.5% 12.5% 10.0% 11.1%

75% Met 21.1% 28.6% 25.0% 12.5% 25.0% 20.0% 22.2%

50% Met 36.8% 42.9% 15.0% 37.5% 33.3% 26.7% 29.6%

25% Met 15.8% 0.0% 30.0% 12.5% 16.7% 20.0% 18.5%

0% Met 21.1% 14.3% 15.0% 25.0% 12.5% 23.3% 18.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5w-. Skateboard parks

100% Met 10.0% 33.3% 14.3% 9.1% 9.7% 18.5% 13.8%

75% Met 20.0% 16.7% 19.0% 27.3% 25.8% 14.8% 20.7%

50% Met 25.0% 50.0% 14.3% 36.4% 25.8% 25.9% 25.9%

25% Met 25.0% 0.0% 19.0% 9.1% 19.4% 14.8% 17.2%

0% Met 20.0% 0.0% 33.3% 18.2% 19.4% 25.9% 22.4%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance space

100% Met 13.3% 12.5% 12.2% 15.7% 16.5% 9.5% 13.7%

75% Met 28.9% 25.0% 20.0% 42.2% 33.1% 25.3% 29.9%

50% Met 31.1% 43.8% 32.2% 24.1% 30.2% 29.5% 29.9%

25% Met 17.8% 0.0% 22.2% 13.3% 12.9% 22.1% 16.7%

0% Met 8.9% 18.8% 13.3% 4.8% 7.2% 13.7% 9.8%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space

100% Met 14.3% 25.0% 17.6% 25.0% 22.5% 14.0% 19.0%

75% Met 21.4% 25.0% 19.6% 12.5% 21.3% 15.8% 19.0%

50% Met 28.6% 25.0% 21.6% 21.9% 23.8% 24.6% 24.1%

25% Met 26.2% 8.3% 21.6% 25.0% 18.8% 28.1% 22.6%

0% Met 9.5% 16.7% 19.6% 15.6% 13.8% 17.5% 15.3%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool

100% Met 16.2% 27.6% 16.8% 17.5% 20.4% 14.3% 17.8%

75% Met 26.3% 24.1% 17.7% 21.6% 21.5% 22.4% 21.9%

50% Met 29.3% 27.6% 28.3% 30.9% 28.3% 30.6% 29.3%

25% Met 17.2% 13.8% 15.9% 16.5% 18.3% 13.6% 16.3%

0% Met 11.1% 6.9% 21.2% 13.4% 11.5% 19.0% 14.8%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

100% Met 12.3% 16.7% 14.1% 16.5% 14.0% 15.6% 14.7%

75% Met 23.5% 30.0% 24.4% 25.2% 26.0% 23.7% 24.9%

50% Met 35.8% 33.3% 30.4% 25.2% 34.0% 25.4% 30.0%

25% Met 18.5% 6.7% 18.5% 19.7% 18.5% 17.3% 18.0%

0% Met 9.9% 13.3% 12.6% 13.4% 7.5% 17.9% 12.3%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/art facilities

100% Met 10.2% 23.5% 9.2% 15.4% 19.0% 4.4% 12.5%

75% Met 24.5% 29.4% 28.6% 28.6% 26.1% 30.1% 27.8%

50% Met 30.6% 23.5% 29.6% 30.8% 32.4% 26.5% 29.8%

25% Met 20.4% 5.9% 18.4% 15.4% 15.5% 18.6% 16.9%

0% Met 14.3% 17.6% 14.3% 9.9% 7.0% 20.4% 12.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash courts

100% Met 13.0% 14.3% 5.0% 0.0% 9.5% 5.1% 7.4%

75% Met 13.0% 57.1% 15.0% 27.3% 19.0% 20.5% 19.8%

50% Met 17.4% 28.6% 27.5% 27.3% 26.2% 23.1% 24.7%

25% Met 34.8% 0.0% 25.0% 36.4% 21.4% 33.3% 27.2%

0% Met 21.7% 0.0% 27.5% 9.1% 23.8% 17.9% 21.0%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people with disabilities

100% Met 16.7% 20.0% 9.4% 8.1% 10.2% 11.6% 10.9%

75% Met 16.7% 40.0% 31.3% 32.4% 30.6% 27.9% 29.3%

50% Met 44.4% 40.0% 28.1% 24.3% 32.7% 27.9% 30.4%

25% Met 11.1% 0.0% 9.4% 29.7% 16.3% 18.6% 17.4%

0% Met 11.1% 0.0% 21.9% 5.4% 10.2% 14.0% 12.0%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q6. Top choice Walking trails 7.4% 5.6% 39.4% 47.6% 39.0% 61.0% 27.2% Biking trails 16.3% 12.5% 45.0% 26.3% 52.5% 47.5% 9.4% Running/walking track 24.2% 6.1% 54.5% 15.2% 42.4% 57.6% 3.9% Natural areas & wildlife habitats 17.4% 10.9% 30.4% 41.3% 52.2% 47.8% 5.4%

Picnic shelters/areas 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 57.1% 42.9% 0.8% Playgrounds 94.3% 0.0% 3.8% 1.9% 60.4% 39.6% 6.2% Community gardens 12.5% 0.0% 37.5% 50.0% 12.5% 87.5% 0.9% Fishing areas 50.0% 0.0% 25.0% 25.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.5%

Marina/waterfront 18.9% 0.0% 27.0% 54.1% 59.5% 40.5% 4.4% Fenced dog exercise areas 2.2% 6.7% 62.2% 28.9% 53.3% 46.7% 5.3% Unfenced dog exercise areas 0.0% 10.0% 40.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 1.2% Outdoor swimming pools 31.8% 13.6% 22.7% 31.8% 77.3% 22.7% 2.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Water spray parks 50.0% 33.3% 16.7% 0.0% 66.7% 33.3% 0.7% Outdoor fitness stations 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.1% Outdoor basketball courts 28.6% 14.3% 28.6% 28.6% 57.1% 42.9% 0.8% Outdoor volleyball courts 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Outdoor tennis courts 6.7% 20.0% 26.7% 46.7% 40.0% 60.0% 1.8%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 50.0% 30.0% 20.0% 0.0% 95.0% 5.0% 2.4% Field hockey/rugby fields 0.0% 0.0% 66.7% 33.3% 100.0% 0.0% 0.4% Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.1% Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 42.9% 0.0% 28.6% 28.6% 85.7% 14.3% 0.8%

Football fields 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.1% Skateboard parks 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Outdoor performance spaces 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 80.0% 80.0% 20.0% 0.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Outdoor rental space 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.2% Indoor swimming pool 12.2% 4.9% 46.3% 36.6% 65.9% 34.1% 4.8% Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 7.3% 9.8% 34.1% 48.8% 43.9% 56.1% 4.8% Indoor performance/art facilities 0.0% 22.2% 33.3% 44.4% 77.8% 22.2% 1.1% Racquetball/squash courts 0.0% 20.0% 60.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 0.6%

Facilities for people with disabilities

11.1%

11.1%

22.2%

55.6%

44.4%

55.6%

1.1%

None chosen 5.0% 6.9% 22.8% 65.3% 23.8% 76.2% 11.9%

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q6. 2nd choice Walking trails 15.9% 12.1% 37.9% 34.1% 50.0% 50.0% 15.5% Biking trails 18.6% 12.4% 37.1% 32.0% 47.4% 52.6% 11.4% Running/walking track 22.2% 4.4% 35.6% 37.8% 40.0% 60.0% 5.3% Natural areas & wildlife habitats 9.2% 5.1% 43.9% 41.8% 42.9% 57.1% 11.5%

Picnic shelters/areas 29.4% 11.8% 23.5% 35.3% 64.7% 35.3% 2.0% Playgrounds 56.0% 0.0% 8.0% 36.0% 60.0% 40.0% 2.9% Community gardens 13.3% 0.0% 40.0% 46.7% 66.7% 33.3% 1.8% Fishing areas 0.0% 0.0% 60.0% 40.0% 40.0% 60.0% 0.6%

Marina/waterfront 17.6% 5.9% 35.3% 41.2% 61.8% 38.2% 4.0% Fenced dog exercise areas 28.9% 2.6% 31.6% 36.8% 55.3% 44.7% 4.5% Unfenced dog exercise areas 25.0% 0.0% 50.0% 25.0% 45.0% 55.0% 2.4% Outdoor swimming pools 36.4% 9.1% 30.3% 24.2% 69.7% 30.3% 3.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Water spray parks 66.7% 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 16.7% 83.3% 0.7% Outdoor fitness stations 33.3% 0.0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 66.7% 0.4% Outdoor basketball courts 14.3% 14.3% 42.9% 28.6% 42.9% 57.1% 0.8% Outdoor volleyball courts 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.1% Outdoor tennis courts 10.0% 40.0% 40.0% 10.0% 80.0% 20.0% 1.2%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 41.7% 33.3% 16.7% 8.3% 58.3% 41.7% 1.4% Field hockey/rugby fields 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.1% Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 16.7% 33.3% 16.7% 33.3% 100.0% 0.0% 0.7% Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 75.0% 25.0% 0.5%

Football fields 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.2% Skateboard parks 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.2% Outdoor performance spaces 0.0% 0.0% 83.3% 16.7% 66.7% 33.3% 0.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Outdoor rental space 0.0% 33.3% 0.0% 66.7% 66.7% 33.3% 0.4% Indoor swimming pool 25.7% 5.7% 25.7% 42.9% 57.1% 42.9% 4.1% Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 7.0% 2.3% 44.2% 46.5% 44.2% 55.8% 5.1% Indoor performance/art facilities 14.3% 0.0% 28.6% 57.1% 71.4% 28.6% 0.8% Racquetball/squash courts 0.0% 0.0% 60.0% 40.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.6%

Facilities for people with disabilities

0.0%

0.0%

16.7%

83.3%

50.0%

50.0%

0.7%

None chosen 3.8% 6.8% 25.8% 63.6% 27.3% 72.7% 15.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q6. 3rd choice Walking trails 26.8% 1.2% 43.9% 28.0% 56.1% 43.9% 9.6% Biking trails 26.9% 6.0% 37.3% 29.9% 56.7% 43.3% 7.9% Running/walking track 16.0% 8.0% 44.0% 32.0% 42.0% 58.0% 5.9% Natural areas & wildlife habitats 18.2% 10.4% 29.9% 41.6% 49.4% 50.6% 9.1%

Picnic shelters/areas 22.5% 7.5% 42.5% 27.5% 45.0% 55.0% 4.7% Playgrounds 54.1% 8.1% 16.2% 21.6% 64.9% 35.1% 4.4% Community gardens 8.7% 8.7% 52.2% 30.4% 30.4% 69.6% 2.7% Fishing areas 14.3% 0.0% 71.4% 14.3% 57.1% 42.9% 0.8%

Marina/waterfront 2.0% 2.0% 35.3% 60.8% 60.8% 39.2% 6.0% Fenced dog exercise areas 10.3% 20.7% 41.4% 27.6% 48.3% 51.7% 3.4% Unfenced dog exercise areas 15.4% 15.4% 30.8% 38.5% 76.9% 23.1% 1.5% Outdoor swimming pools 30.0% 20.0% 30.0% 20.0% 60.0% 40.0% 2.4%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Water spray parks 80.0% 0.0% 10.0% 10.0% 50.0% 50.0% 1.2% Outdoor fitness stations 0.0% 0.0% 71.4% 28.6% 14.3% 85.7% 0.8% Outdoor basketball courts 25.0% 12.5% 12.5% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.9% Outdoor volleyball courts 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.2% Outdoor tennis courts 8.3% 8.3% 58.3% 25.0% 33.3% 66.7% 1.4%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 33.3% 22.2% 22.2% 22.2% 55.6% 44.4% 1.1% Field hockey/rugby fields 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.2% Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 66.7% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 66.7% 33.3% 0.4% Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.1%

Football fields 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.2% Skateboard parks 0.0% 25.0% 25.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.5% Outdoor performance spaces 7.4% 11.1% 48.1% 33.3% 55.6% 44.4% 3.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Outdoor rental space 0.0% 0.0% 33.3% 66.7% 66.7% 33.3% 0.4% Indoor swimming pool 33.3% 3.3% 40.0% 23.3% 53.3% 46.7% 3.5% Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 7.0% 18.6% 27.9% 46.5% 48.8% 51.2% 5.1% Indoor performance/art facilities 4.8% 4.8% 33.3% 57.1% 57.1% 42.9% 2.5% Racquetball/squash courts 20.0% 0.0% 80.0% 0.0% 60.0% 40.0% 0.6%

Facilities for people with disabilities

20.0%

0.0%

0.0%

80.0%

0.0%

100.0%

0.6%

None chosen 3.1% 6.3% 23.8% 66.9% 28.8% 71.3% 18.8%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q6. 4th choice Walking trails 23.6% 14.5% 29.1% 32.7% 58.2% 41.8% 6.5% Biking trails 25.0% 7.5% 37.5% 30.0% 55.0% 45.0% 4.7% Running/walking track 16.0% 12.0% 48.0% 24.0% 56.0% 44.0% 2.9% Natural areas & wildlife habitats 14.3% 7.1% 40.0% 38.6% 55.7% 44.3% 8.2%

Picnic shelters/areas 21.6% 0.0% 43.2% 35.1% 35.1% 64.9% 4.4% Playgrounds 42.9% 10.7% 21.4% 25.0% 60.7% 39.3% 3.3% Community gardens 10.3% 3.4% 58.6% 27.6% 48.3% 51.7% 3.4% Fishing areas 11.1% 22.2% 33.3% 33.3% 44.4% 55.6% 1.1%

Marina/waterfront 19.1% 6.4% 31.9% 42.6% 53.2% 46.8% 5.5% Fenced dog exercise areas 15.0% 10.0% 45.0% 30.0% 50.0% 50.0% 2.4% Unfenced dog exercise areas 22.2% 0.0% 44.4% 33.3% 77.8% 22.2% 1.1% Outdoor swimming pools 28.6% 11.4% 34.3% 25.7% 45.7% 54.3% 4.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. 4th choice (Cont.)

Water spray parks 80.0% 6.7% 6.7% 6.7% 66.7% 33.3% 1.8% Outdoor fitness stations 11.8% 5.9% 52.9% 29.4% 58.8% 41.2% 2.0% Outdoor basketball courts 30.0% 0.0% 40.0% 30.0% 50.0% 50.0% 1.2% Outdoor volleyball courts 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Outdoor tennis courts 18.8% 12.5% 37.5% 31.3% 50.0% 50.0% 1.9%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 44.4% 11.1% 33.3% 11.1% 66.7% 33.3% 1.1% Field hockey/rugby fields 50.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.2% Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.2% Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 66.7% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 83.3% 16.7% 0.7%

Football fields 33.3% 0.0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 66.7% 0.4% Skateboard parks 0.0% 33.3% 66.7% 0.0% 66.7% 33.3% 0.4% Outdoor performance spaces 6.1% 6.1% 51.5% 36.4% 63.6% 36.4% 3.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. 4th choice (Cont.)

Outdoor rental space 20.0% 10.0% 30.0% 40.0% 70.0% 30.0% 1.2% Indoor swimming pool 24.2% 9.1% 24.2% 42.4% 39.4% 60.6% 3.9% Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 19.1% 10.6% 29.8% 40.4% 36.2% 63.8% 5.5% Indoor performance/art facilities 13.6% 4.5% 36.4% 45.5% 40.9% 59.1% 2.6% Racquetball/squash courts 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 40.0% 60.0% 40.0% 0.6%

Facilities for people with disabilities

0.0%

0.0%

60.0%

40.0%

60.0%

40.0%

0.6%

None chosen 3.8% 5.8% 27.4% 63.0% 32.7% 67.3% 24.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. Top choice

Walking trails 49.7% 55.9% 65.9% 57.3% 57.8% 59.8% 58.8%

Biking trails 40.1% 42.6% 38.2% 24.6% 36.5% 30.6% 33.4%

Running/walking track 20.4% 16.2% 23.2% 12.9% 16.5% 19.3% 18.0%

Natural areas & wildlife

habitats

27.9% 33.8% 36.9% 34.8% 35.3% 33.3% 34.2%

Picnic shelters/areas 15.0% 7.4% 12.6% 10.8% 11.4% 12.4% 11.9%

Playgrounds 65.3% 8.8% 5.5% 7.3% 21.7% 12.4% 16.8%

Community gardens 5.4% 4.4% 13.0% 7.6% 7.9% 9.7% 8.8%

Fishing areas 2.7% 2.9% 4.1% 2.0% 2.5% 3.4% 2.9%

Marina/waterfront 15.6% 8.8% 18.8% 24.9% 24.4% 15.7% 19.9%

Fenced dog exercise areas 12.2% 17.6% 20.8% 12.0% 17.0% 14.2% 15.5%

Unfenced dog exercise areas 6.1% 4.4% 7.5% 5.3% 7.7% 4.7% 6.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Outdoor swimming pools 23.8% 20.6% 11.3% 8.2% 16.8% 9.4% 12.9%

Water spray parks 18.4% 4.4% 1.7% 0.6% 4.9% 3.8% 4.4%

Outdoor fitness stations 2.0% 1.5% 5.5% 2.3% 3.2% 3.4% 3.3%

Outdoor basketball courts 5.4% 4.4% 3.4% 3.2% 4.0% 3.6% 3.8%

Outdoor volleyball courts 0.0% 0.0% 0.7% 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%

Outdoor tennis courts 4.1% 14.7% 7.2% 4.7% 6.4% 6.1% 6.2%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 15.0% 19.1% 3.8% 1.2% 9.1% 2.9% 5.9%

Field hockey/rugby fields 1.4% 2.9% 1.0% 0.3% 2.0% 0.0% 0.9%

Baseball fields with 90-foot

bases

2.0%

5.9%

1.0%

0.6%

2.7%

0.2%

1.4%

Baseball fields with 60-foot

bases

6.1%

4.4%

1.0%

0.9%

3.7%

0.7%

2.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Football fields 1.4% 0.0% 1.0% 0.9% 0.7% 1.1% 0.9%

Skateboard parks 0.7% 2.9% 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% 1.1% 1.1%

Outdoor performance spaces 2.7% 8.8% 11.9% 7.6% 10.9% 6.1% 8.4%

Outdoor rental space 1.4% 2.9% 1.7% 2.6% 2.7% 1.6% 2.1%

Indoor swimming pool 21.8% 11.8% 16.4% 14.9% 18.8% 14.2% 16.4%

Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

12.2%

26.5%

20.1%

23.1%

18.5%

22.2%

20.5%

Indoor performance/art

facilities

3.4%

5.9%

6.8%

8.8%

8.1%

5.8%

6.9%

Racquetball/squash courts 0.7% 2.9% 4.1% 1.5% 2.0% 2.7% 2.4%

Facilities for people with

disabilities

1.4%

1.5%

2.0%

4.7%

2.5%

3.4%

2.9%

None chosen 3.4% 10.3% 7.8% 19.3% 5.9% 17.3% 11.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7a. Youth learn to swim programs

Yes 68.0% 10.3% 6.1% 5.0% 22.5% 11.5% 16.7%

No 32.0% 89.7% 93.9% 95.0% 77.5% 88.5% 83.3%

Q7b. Adult learn to swim programs

Yes 11.6% 13.2% 23.2% 9.9% 12.3% 17.5% 15.1%

No 88.4% 86.8% 76.8% 90.1% 87.7% 82.5% 84.9%

Q7c. Water fitness programs

Yes 19.7% 19.1% 28.7% 28.9% 29.4% 23.8% 26.5%

No 80.3% 80.9% 71.3% 71.1% 70.6% 76.2% 73.5%

Q7d. Tennis lessons and leagues

Yes 33.3% 23.5% 22.5% 8.5% 22.0% 16.0% 18.8%

No 66.7% 76.5% 77.5% 91.5% 78.0% 84.0% 81.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7e. Preschool programs

Yes 49.0% 4.4% 4.1% 3.2% 15.3% 8.1% 11.5%

No 51.0% 95.6% 95.9% 96.8% 84.7% 91.9% 88.5%

Q7f. Before and after school programs

Yes 49.7% 20.6% 6.5% 4.4% 21.2% 7.9% 14.2%

No 50.3% 79.4% 93.5% 95.6% 78.8% 92.1% 85.8%

Q7g. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

Yes 49.7% 17.6% 6.1% 3.2% 19.3% 8.1% 13.4%

No 50.3% 82.4% 93.9% 96.8% 80.7% 91.9% 86.6%

Q7h. Youth athletic programs

Yes 68.0% 45.6% 6.8% 3.8% 29.9% 9.7% 19.3%

No 32.0% 54.4% 93.2% 96.2% 70.1% 90.3% 80.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7i. Youth fitness and wellness programs

Yes 38.1% 29.4% 5.1% 2.6% 18.3% 5.8% 11.8%

No 61.9% 70.6% 94.9% 97.4% 81.7% 94.2% 88.2%

Q7j. Youth gymnastics programs

Yes 43.5% 13.2% 4.1% 2.3% 17.3% 5.2% 10.9%

No 56.5% 86.8% 95.9% 97.7% 82.7% 94.8% 89.1%

Q7k. Programs for teens

Yes 17.0% 42.6% 6.8% 3.8% 14.6% 6.3% 10.2%

No 83.0% 57.4% 93.2% 96.2% 85.4% 93.7% 89.8%

Q7l. Youth art, dance, performing arts

Yes 50.3% 30.9% 6.1% 5.8% 24.4% 7.6% 15.6%

No 49.7% 69.1% 93.9% 94.2% 75.6% 92.4% 84.4%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7m. Adult art, dance, performing arts

Yes 19.0% 26.5% 36.9% 28.9% 31.6% 28.1% 29.8%

No 81.0% 73.5% 63.1% 71.1% 68.4% 71.9% 70.2%

Q7n. Adult organized athletic programs

Yes 25.2% 26.5% 29.7% 21.6% 26.4% 24.5% 25.4%

No 74.8% 73.5% 70.3% 78.4% 73.6% 75.5% 74.6%

Q7o. Adult continuing education programs

Yes 21.1% 22.1% 43.0% 38.9% 37.8% 34.2% 35.9%

No 78.9% 77.9% 57.0% 61.1% 62.2% 65.8% 64.1%

Q7p. Adult day and weekend travel programs

Yes 10.9% 14.7% 28.0% 25.7% 20.2% 25.6% 23.1%

No 89.1% 85.3% 72.0% 74.3% 79.8% 74.4% 76.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7q. Adult fitness and wellness programs

Yes 31.3% 41.2% 46.8% 47.1% 44.9% 42.7% 43.8%

No 68.7% 58.8% 53.2% 52.9% 55.1% 57.3% 56.2%

Q7r. Programs for people with disabilities

Yes 9.5% 8.8% 7.8% 12.0% 9.4% 10.3% 9.9%

No 90.5% 91.2% 92.2% 88.0% 90.6% 89.7% 90.1%

Q7s. Indoor rental space

Yes 27.9% 19.1% 17.1% 7.9% 18.3% 12.8% 15.4%

No 72.1% 80.9% 82.9% 92.1% 81.7% 87.2% 84.6%

Q7t. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

Yes 65.3% 55.9% 63.8% 52.0% 71.1% 47.4% 58.7%

No 34.7% 44.1% 36.2% 48.0% 28.9% 52.6% 41.3%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7u. Outdoor public art

Yes 42.9% 26.5% 47.8% 39.8% 47.4% 37.1% 42.0%

No 57.1% 73.5% 52.2% 60.2% 52.6% 62.9% 58.0%

Q7v. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

Yes 31.3% 32.4% 25.3% 12.6% 28.6% 15.5% 21.8%

No 68.7% 67.6% 74.7% 87.4% 71.4% 84.5% 78.2%

Q7w. Nature programs/environmental education

Yes 51.0% 39.7% 36.5% 32.2% 46.2% 29.7% 37.5%

No 49.0% 60.3% 63.5% 67.8% 53.8% 70.3% 62.5%

Q7x. Farmers' Markets

Yes 83.7% 79.4% 81.9% 68.1% 84.2% 69.4% 76.5%

No 16.3% 20.6% 18.1% 31.9% 15.8% 30.6% 23.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7y. Programs with your pets

Yes 18.4% 22.1% 28.3% 15.2% 23.0% 18.9% 20.8%

No 81.6% 77.9% 71.7% 84.8% 77.0% 81.1% 79.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs

100% Met 19.1% 66.7% 11.8% 18.8% 21.6% 17.8% 20.3%

75% Met 27.7% 16.7% 5.9% 25.0% 28.4% 15.6% 24.1%

50% Met 21.3% 16.7% 52.9% 31.3% 26.1% 26.7% 26.3%

25% Met 19.1% 0.0% 17.6% 18.8% 13.6% 26.7% 18.0%

0% Met 12.8% 0.0% 11.8% 6.3% 10.2% 13.3% 11.3%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs

100% Met 20.0% 50.0% 8.3% 10.0% 15.8% 15.0% 15.4%

75% Met 13.3% 0.0% 8.3% 20.0% 15.8% 10.0% 12.8%

50% Met 26.7% 0.0% 41.7% 30.0% 36.8% 25.0% 30.8%

25% Met 26.7% 50.0% 16.7% 20.0% 15.8% 30.0% 23.1%

0% Met 13.3% 0.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.8% 20.0% 17.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7c-. Water fitness programs

100% Met 4.8% 75.0% 0.0% 12.5% 11.5% 11.1% 11.4%

75% Met 14.3% 25.0% 18.2% 12.5% 19.2% 11.1% 15.9%

50% Met 28.6% 0.0% 36.4% 50.0% 26.9% 38.9% 31.8%

25% Met 28.6% 0.0% 9.1% 25.0% 23.1% 16.7% 20.5%

0% Met 23.8% 0.0% 36.4% 0.0% 19.2% 22.2% 20.5%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues

100% Met 5.7% 66.7% 14.3% 0.0% 11.8% 6.3% 10.0%

75% Met 25.7% 0.0% 28.6% 20.0% 26.5% 18.8% 24.0%

50% Met 34.3% 0.0% 28.6% 40.0% 32.4% 31.3% 32.0%

25% Met 20.0% 33.3% 14.3% 40.0% 17.6% 31.3% 22.0%

0% Met 14.3% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 11.8% 12.5% 12.0%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7e-. Preschool programs

100% Met 14.0% 50.0% 0.0% 22.2% 12.5% 17.2% 14.3%

75% Met 21.1% 50.0% 11.1% 33.3% 18.8% 27.6% 22.1%

50% Met 26.3% 0.0% 22.2% 11.1% 25.0% 20.7% 23.4%

25% Met 19.3% 0.0% 44.4% 22.2% 22.9% 20.7% 22.1%

0% Met 19.3% 0.0% 22.2% 11.1% 20.8% 13.8% 18.2%

Q7f-. Before and after school programs

100% Met 16.0% 40.0% 9.1% 10.0% 17.6% 12.0% 15.8%

75% Met 18.0% 20.0% 18.2% 40.0% 17.6% 28.0% 21.1%

50% Met 36.0% 0.0% 27.3% 0.0% 27.5% 28.0% 27.6%

25% Met 16.0% 20.0% 27.3% 40.0% 23.5% 16.0% 21.1%

0% Met 14.0% 20.0% 18.2% 10.0% 13.7% 16.0% 14.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7g-. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

100% Met 18.4% 50.0% 0.0% 11.1% 18.8% 12.5% 16.7%

75% Met 10.2% 25.0% 20.0% 44.4% 8.3% 33.3% 16.7%

50% Met 32.7% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 33.3% 8.3% 25.0%

25% Met 18.4% 25.0% 40.0% 33.3% 25.0% 20.8% 23.6%

0% Met 20.4% 0.0% 20.0% 11.1% 14.6% 25.0% 18.1%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs

100% Met 17.2% 75.0% 20.0% 20.0% 25.0% 10.7% 20.5%

75% Met 32.8% 0.0% 20.0% 20.0% 23.3% 39.3% 28.4%

50% Met 26.6% 25.0% 30.0% 30.0% 30.0% 21.4% 27.3%

25% Met 14.1% 0.0% 20.0% 20.0% 16.7% 10.7% 14.8%

0% Met 9.4% 0.0% 10.0% 10.0% 5.0% 17.9% 9.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 9.5% 50.0% 0.0% 16.7% 10.6% 12.5% 11.1%

75% Met 21.4% 25.0% 27.3% 0.0% 21.3% 18.8% 20.6%

50% Met 35.7% 0.0% 45.5% 33.3% 31.9% 43.8% 34.9%

25% Met 16.7% 25.0% 18.2% 50.0% 23.4% 12.5% 20.6%

0% Met 16.7% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 12.8% 12.5% 12.7%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs

100% Met 6.5% 75.0% 0.0% 14.3% 12.5% 5.3% 10.4%

75% Met 10.9% 0.0% 20.0% 14.3% 8.3% 21.1% 11.9%

50% Met 17.4% 0.0% 20.0% 28.6% 16.7% 21.1% 17.9%

25% Met 34.8% 0.0% 30.0% 28.6% 31.3% 31.6% 31.3%

0% Met 30.4% 25.0% 30.0% 14.3% 31.3% 21.1% 28.4%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7k-. Programs for teens

100% Met 15.4% 60.0% 8.3% 12.5% 22.7% 12.5% 18.4%

75% Met 15.4% 0.0% 8.3% 0.0% 4.5% 12.5% 7.9%

50% Met 30.8% 0.0% 16.7% 50.0% 27.3% 25.0% 26.3%

25% Met 38.5% 20.0% 50.0% 25.0% 36.4% 37.5% 36.8%

0% Met 0.0% 20.0% 16.7% 12.5% 9.1% 12.5% 10.5%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 13.5% 66.7% 0.0% 11.1% 11.5% 17.4% 13.3%

75% Met 15.4% 0.0% 18.2% 11.1% 19.2% 4.3% 14.7%

50% Met 26.9% 0.0% 27.3% 22.2% 26.9% 21.7% 25.3%

25% Met 25.0% 33.3% 36.4% 44.4% 26.9% 34.8% 29.3%

0% Met 19.2% 0.0% 18.2% 11.1% 15.4% 21.7% 17.3%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 19.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.0% 9.1% 11.9%

75% Met 23.8% 0.0% 10.0% 22.2% 20.0% 18.2% 19.0%

50% Met 33.3% 0.0% 50.0% 44.4% 30.0% 45.5% 38.1%

25% Met 14.3% 50.0% 20.0% 22.2% 30.0% 9.1% 19.0%

0% Met 9.5% 0.0% 20.0% 11.1% 5.0% 18.2% 11.9%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic programs

100% Met 12.5% 50.0% 22.2% 0.0% 16.0% 10.5% 13.6%

75% Met 20.8% 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 24.0% 5.3% 15.9%

50% Met 16.7% 50.0% 22.2% 44.4% 20.0% 31.6% 25.0%

25% Met 41.7% 0.0% 11.1% 33.3% 36.0% 26.3% 31.8%

0% Met 8.3% 0.0% 33.3% 11.1% 4.0% 26.3% 13.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7o-. Adult continuing education programs

100% Met 17.4% 100.0% 25.0% 0.0% 25.9% 15.0% 21.3%

75% Met 21.7% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 14.8% 15.0% 14.9%

50% Met 17.4% 0.0% 33.3% 33.3% 22.2% 25.0% 23.4%

25% Met 39.1% 0.0% 16.7% 33.3% 29.6% 30.0% 29.8%

0% Met 4.3% 0.0% 25.0% 11.1% 7.4% 15.0% 10.6%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend travel programs

100% Met 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1%

75% Met 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1%

50% Met 12.5% 100.0% 11.1% 33.3% 16.7% 33.3% 22.2%

25% Met 62.5% 0.0% 22.2% 22.2% 38.9% 22.2% 33.3%

0% Met 0.0% 0.0% 44.4% 22.2% 22.2% 22.2% 22.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 2.7% 40.0% 16.7% 18.2% 10.0% 12.0% 10.8%

75% Met 29.7% 0.0% 8.3% 18.2% 25.0% 16.0% 21.5%

50% Met 27.0% 20.0% 33.3% 27.3% 27.5% 28.0% 27.7%

25% Met 29.7% 40.0% 25.0% 27.3% 27.5% 32.0% 29.2%

0% Met 10.8% 0.0% 16.7% 9.1% 10.0% 12.0% 10.8%

Q7r-. Programs for people with disabilities

100% Met 25.0% 100.0% 16.7% 0.0% 23.1% 20.0% 21.7%

75% Met 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 15.4% 10.0% 13.0%

50% Met 25.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 15.4% 10.0% 13.0%

25% Met 25.0% 0.0% 33.3% 57.1% 30.8% 40.0% 34.8%

0% Met 12.5% 0.0% 33.3% 14.3% 15.4% 20.0% 17.4%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7s-. Indoor rental space

100% Met 14.8% 66.7% 14.3% 28.6% 22.2% 17.6% 20.5%

75% Met 25.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 22.2% 5.9% 15.9%

50% Met 22.2% 0.0% 28.6% 14.3% 14.8% 29.4% 20.5%

25% Met 33.3% 0.0% 28.6% 42.9% 37.0% 23.5% 31.8%

0% Met 3.7% 33.3% 28.6% 14.3% 3.7% 23.5% 11.4%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

100% Met 17.6% 100.0% 20.0% 18.2% 22.7% 13.3% 19.8%

75% Met 42.6% 0.0% 20.0% 18.2% 39.4% 26.7% 35.4%

50% Met 26.5% 0.0% 33.3% 18.2% 22.7% 33.3% 26.0%

25% Met 13.2% 0.0% 6.7% 36.4% 12.1% 20.0% 14.6%

0% Met 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 9.1% 3.0% 6.7% 4.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7u-. Outdoor public art

100% Met 9.3% 66.7% 8.3% 12.5% 11.6% 13.0% 12.1%

75% Met 25.6% 33.3% 25.0% 12.5% 30.2% 13.0% 24.2%

50% Met 37.2% 0.0% 41.7% 25.0% 34.9% 34.8% 34.8%

25% Met 20.9% 0.0% 0.0% 37.5% 14.0% 26.1% 18.2%

0% Met 7.0% 0.0% 25.0% 12.5% 9.3% 13.0% 10.6%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

100% Met 24.1% 50.0% 22.2% 0.0% 20.0% 25.0% 21.3%

75% Met 27.6% 50.0% 22.2% 42.9% 28.6% 33.3% 29.8%

50% Met 37.9% 0.0% 44.4% 28.6% 40.0% 25.0% 36.2%

25% Met 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 11.4% 8.3% 10.6%

0% Met 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 2.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7w-. Nature programs/environmental education

100% Met 11.3% 50.0% 8.3% 9.1% 10.0% 14.3% 11.5%

75% Met 18.9% 0.0% 8.3% 45.5% 20.0% 21.4% 20.5%

50% Met 43.4% 50.0% 50.0% 18.2% 44.0% 35.7% 41.0%

25% Met 15.1% 0.0% 8.3% 18.2% 14.0% 14.3% 14.1%

0% Met 11.3% 0.0% 25.0% 9.1% 12.0% 14.3% 12.8%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets

100% Met 41.4% 33.3% 60.0% 20.0% 49.4% 23.1% 40.8%

75% Met 36.8% 33.3% 6.7% 33.3% 32.1% 33.3% 32.5%

50% Met 10.3% 33.3% 13.3% 13.3% 9.9% 15.4% 11.7%

25% Met 8.0% 0.0% 6.7% 26.7% 6.2% 17.9% 10.0%

0% Met 3.4% 0.0% 13.3% 6.7% 2.5% 10.3% 5.0%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q7y-. Programs with your pets

100% Met 23.5% 33.3% 25.0% 12.5% 22.2% 21.4% 21.9%

75% Met 17.6% 33.3% 25.0% 25.0% 16.7% 28.6% 21.9%

50% Met 17.6% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 16.7% 7.1% 12.5%

25% Met 23.5% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 22.2% 28.6% 25.0%

0% Met 17.6% 33.3% 50.0% 0.0% 22.2% 14.3% 18.8%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q8. Top choice Youth learn to swim programs 84.3% 1.4% 5.7% 8.6% 70.0% 30.0% 8.2% Adult learn to swim programs 9.5% 2.4% 66.7% 21.4% 35.7% 64.3% 4.9% Water fitness programs 7.5% 1.3% 37.5% 53.8% 47.5% 52.5% 9.4% Tennis lessons & leagues 26.4% 11.3% 43.4% 18.9% 52.8% 47.2% 6.2%

Preschool programs 80.4% 1.8% 12.5% 5.4% 62.5% 37.5% 6.6% Before & after school programs 70.0% 14.0% 6.0% 10.0% 70.0% 30.0% 5.9% School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

70.7%

4.9%

14.6%

9.8%

63.4%

36.6%

4.8%

Youth athletic programs 64.3% 22.6% 9.5% 3.6% 78.6% 21.4% 9.9% Youth fitness & wellness programs 38.1% 28.6% 19.0% 14.3% 71.4% 28.6% 2.5% Youth gymnastics programs 78.6% 14.3% 3.6% 3.6% 78.6% 21.4% 3.3%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q8. Top choice (Cont.)

Programs for teens 9.1% 45.5% 27.3% 18.2% 54.5% 45.5% 2.6% Youth art, dance, performing arts 62.2% 18.9% 5.4% 13.5% 81.1% 18.9% 4.4% Adult art, dance, performing arts 3.2% 4.3% 45.7% 46.8% 50.0% 50.0% 11.1% Adult organized athletic programs

8.3%

5.6%

47.2%

38.9%

55.6%

44.4%

8.5%

Adult continuing education programs

4.1%

3.4%

38.8%

53.7%

51.0%

49.0%

17.3%

Adult day & weekend programs 5.0% 5.0% 37.5% 52.5% 37.5% 62.5% 9.4% Adult fitness & wellness programs 5.9% 5.4% 36.8% 52.0% 43.6% 56.4% 24.0% Programs for people with

disabilities

7.9%

7.9%

15.8%

68.4%

44.7%

55.3%

4.5% Indoor rental space 31.3% 0.0% 50.0% 18.8% 50.0% 50.0% 1.9% Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades, etc.

14.1%

6.3%

40.4%

39.2%

59.2%

40.8%

37.5%

Outdoor public art 9.5% 3.4% 42.2% 44.8% 53.4% 46.6% 13.6%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q8. Top choice (Cont.)

Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

19.1%

8.8%

54.4%

17.6%

55.9%

44.1%

8.0%

Nature programs/environmental education

17.8%

8.1%

37.8%

36.3%

58.5%

41.5%

15.9%

Farmers' Markets 14.3% 7.5% 40.4% 37.8% 50.8% 49.2% 53.5% Programs with your pets 11.2% 7.5% 48.6% 32.7% 53.3% 46.7% 12.6%

None chosen 9.2% 10.5% 26.3% 53.9% 27.0% 73.0% 17.9%

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities?

Newspaper 40.8% 32.4% 43.7% 62.9% 52.6% 47.6% 50.0%

City of Alexandria Website 50.3% 48.5% 48.8% 31.6% 50.4% 34.6% 42.1%

Internet 21.1% 14.7% 18.1% 9.9% 17.3% 13.0% 15.1%

City Newsletter (E-News) 17.7% 20.6% 17.7% 15.2% 18.0% 16.0% 16.9%

Program fliers/registration

forms

25.2%

29.4%

19.5%

21.9%

30.4%

14.8%

22.2%

From friends & neighbors 62.6% 39.7% 45.7% 45.0% 52.3% 43.8% 47.9%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

18.4%

11.8%

14.3%

4.4%

13.1%

8.8%

10.8%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

3.4%

2.9%

1.7%

4.4%

3.5%

2.9%

3.2%

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? (Cont.)

Recreation brochure/program

guide

49.0%

47.1%

32.1%

36.0%

48.6%

27.9%

37.8%

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

5.4%

5.9%

3.4%

4.1%

7.2%

1.6%

4.2%

Cable Television 6.1% 1.5% 6.8% 9.1% 4.7% 9.4% 7.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

24.5%

16.2%

23.5%

24.6%

26.4%

20.9%

23.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

8.2%

13.2%

3.8%

7.3%

10.4%

3.4%

6.7%

Schools 19.0% 36.8% 1.7% 1.2% 11.1% 3.8% 7.3%

E-mail bulletins 12.2% 19.1% 10.2% 11.1% 14.3% 9.2% 11.6%

None chosen 2.0% 1.5% 2.4% 5.0% 0.5% 5.8% 3.3%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in

rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0% Q10. Top choice Newspaper 6.6% 6.6% 27.2% 59.6% 52.2% 47.8% 16.0% City of Alexandria Website 21.0% 7.3% 43.5% 28.2% 51.6% 48.4% 14.6%

Internet 25.0% 6.3% 45.8% 22.9% 54.2% 45.8% 5.6% City Newsletter (E-News) 16.1% 11.8% 35.5% 36.6% 39.8% 60.2% 10.9% Program fliers/registration forms 11.1% 4.4% 35.6% 48.9% 37.8% 62.2% 5.3% From friends & neighbors 30.0% 3.3% 23.3% 43.3% 56.7% 43.3% 3.5%

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

25.0%

7.5%

55.0%

12.5%

52.5%

47.5%

4.7%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities

100.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

100.0%

0.0%

0.1%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in

rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q10. Top choice (Cont.) Recreation brochure/program guide

23.1%

7.4%

27.8%

41.7%

63.9%

36.1%

12.7%

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

Cable Television 12.5% 0.0% 56.3% 31.3% 25.0% 75.0% 1.9% Neigborhood/civic newsletters 17.4% 8.7% 39.1% 34.8% 26.1% 73.9% 2.7% Recreation center bulletin boards 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.2% Schools 66.7% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.7%

E-mail bulletins 17.1% 11.7% 36.0% 35.1% 45.9% 54.1% 13.1% None chosen 9.0% 6.0% 20.9% 64.2% 19.4% 80.6% 7.9%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in

rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0% Q10. 2nd choice Newspaper 12.5% 3.8% 33.8% 50.0% 53.8% 46.3% 9.4% City of Alexandria Website 20.2% 7.3% 43.1% 29.4% 58.7% 41.3% 12.8%

Internet 19.5% 7.3% 34.1% 39.0% 53.7% 46.3% 4.8% City Newsletter (E-News) 12.3% 9.6% 45.2% 32.9% 49.3% 50.7% 8.6% Program fliers/registration forms 30.2% 9.3% 25.6% 34.9% 48.8% 51.2% 5.1% From friends & neighbors 23.2% 7.1% 41.1% 28.6% 39.3% 60.7% 6.6%

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

40.5%

5.4%

40.5%

13.5%

56.8%

43.2%

4.4%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities

0.0%

0.0%

66.7%

33.3%

33.3%

66.7%

0.7%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in

rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q10. 2nd choice (Cont.) Recreation brochure/program guide

24.8%

11.9%

25.7%

37.6%

49.5%

50.5%

11.9%

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff

0.0%

20.0%

0.0%

80.0%

60.0%

40.0%

0.6%

Cable Television 14.3% 9.5% 19.0% 57.1% 33.3% 66.7% 2.5% Neigborhood/civic newsletters 11.3% 4.8% 29.0% 54.8% 58.1% 41.9% 7.3% Recreation center bulletin boards 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 50.0% 50.0% 0.2% Schools 33.3% 50.0% 16.7% 0.0% 58.3% 41.7% 1.4%

E-mail bulletins 11.6% 8.7% 36.2% 43.5% 46.4% 53.6% 8.1% None chosen 7.5% 5.3% 33.1% 54.1% 28.6% 71.4% 15.6%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in

rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0% Q10. 3rd choice Newspaper 11.8% 6.6% 28.9% 52.6% 50.0% 50.0% 8.9% City of Alexandria Website 24.1% 10.3% 33.3% 32.2% 52.9% 47.1% 10.2%

Internet 24.1% 6.9% 37.9% 31.0% 37.9% 62.1% 3.4% City Newsletter (E-News) 23.7% 0.0% 36.8% 39.5% 44.7% 55.3% 4.5% Program fliers/registration forms 19.0% 13.8% 32.8% 34.5% 75.9% 24.1% 6.8% From friends & neighbors 25.6% 2.3% 39.5% 32.6% 51.2% 48.8% 5.1%

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

11.5%

15.4%

38.5%

34.6%

53.8%

46.2%

3.1%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

100.0%

33.3%

66.7%

0.4%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in

rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q10. 3rd choice (Cont.) Recreation brochure/program guide

15.3%

9.4%

37.6%

37.6%

52.9%

47.1%

10.0%

Conversations with Parks/Rec staff

33.3%

0.0%

50.0%

16.7%

66.7%

33.3%

0.7%

Cable Television 12.5% 6.3% 50.0% 31.3% 37.5% 62.5% 1.9% Neigborhood/civic newsletters 18.2% 0.0% 43.6% 38.2% 47.3% 52.7% 6.5% Recreation center bulletin boards 0.0% 45.5% 18.2% 36.4% 63.6% 36.4% 1.3% Schools 53.8% 30.8% 7.7% 7.7% 76.9% 23.1% 1.5%

E-mail bulletins 25.8% 9.1% 30.3% 34.8% 62.1% 37.9% 7.8% None chosen 10.5% 6.3% 34.0% 49.2% 30.7% 69.3% 28.0%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q10. Top choice

Newspaper 19.0% 25.0% 29.4% 47.1% 37.5% 31.5% 34.4%

City of Alexandria Website 46.9% 38.2% 44.4% 27.8% 43.0% 32.8% 37.6%

Internet 18.4% 11.8% 16.0% 10.5% 14.6% 13.3% 13.9%

City Newsletter (E-News) 22.4% 26.5% 27.3% 21.3% 22.2% 25.6% 24.0%

Program fliers/registration

forms

19.7%

20.6%

15.7%

16.7%

20.2%

14.4%

17.2%

From friends & neighbors 22.4% 8.8% 16.0% 12.6% 15.1% 15.3% 15.2%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

19.0%

13.2%

16.0%

5.6%

13.8%

10.6%

12.1%

Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

0.7%

0.0%

1.4%

1.5%

1.0%

1.3%

1.2%

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q10. Top choice (Cont.)

Recreation brochure/program

guide

42.9%

41.2%

30.0%

33.6%

40.5%

29.2%

34.6%

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

1.4%

1.5%

1.0%

1.5%

1.7%

0.9%

1.3%

Cable Television 4.8% 4.4% 7.2% 6.4% 4.2% 8.1% 6.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

14.3%

7.4%

17.4%

18.4%

16.8%

16.2%

16.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

0.0%

8.8%

0.7%

2.0%

2.5%

1.1%

1.8%

Schools 10.2% 17.6% 1.0% 0.3% 5.7% 1.8% 3.6%

E-mail bulletins 29.9% 36.8% 29.0% 26.9% 30.6% 27.4% 28.9%

None chosen 4.1% 5.9% 4.8% 12.6% 3.2% 12.1% 7.9%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q11a. Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 57.1% 47.5% 46.2% 51.0% 52.7% 47.6% 50.1%

Somewhat Important 36.8% 45.9% 45.1% 38.2% 39.7% 42.5% 41.1%

Not Important 6.0% 6.6% 8.7% 10.8% 7.6% 10.0% 8.8%

Q11b. Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

Very Important 40.3% 39.0% 21.6% 17.8% 31.6% 19.6% 25.7%

Somewhat Important 43.2% 45.8% 46.3% 44.9% 44.2% 46.0% 45.1%

Not Important 16.5% 15.3% 32.0% 37.3% 24.2% 34.4% 29.2%

Q11c. Improve existing walking, hiking and biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 63.6% 54.0% 69.0% 59.2% 63.3% 62.8% 63.1%

Somewhat Important 31.5% 42.9% 25.4% 32.4% 30.9% 30.4% 30.6%

Not Important 4.9% 3.2% 5.6% 8.5% 5.9% 6.8% 6.3%

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Household Types and Participation

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q11d. Improve existing swimming pools

Very Important 60.7% 55.2% 35.4% 27.3% 46.3% 32.3% 39.4%

Somewhat Important 28.9% 27.6% 37.2% 45.8% 34.0% 41.6% 37.7%

Not Important 10.4% 17.2% 27.4% 26.9% 19.7% 26.1% 22.8%

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 16.7% 29.3% 20.4% 18.3% 19.6% 19.9% 19.7%

Somewhat Important 54.2% 34.5% 43.0% 40.0% 46.9% 39.4% 43.2%

Not Important 29.2% 36.2% 36.7% 41.7% 33.5% 40.7% 37.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 34.1% 43.1% 27.1% 30.0% 34.3% 27.5% 31.0%

Somewhat Important 47.3% 31.0% 44.3% 40.5% 41.0% 43.8% 42.4%

Not Important 18.6% 25.9% 28.5% 29.5% 24.6% 28.8% 26.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q11g. Improve existing marina facilities

Very Important 18.3% 13.5% 27.0% 20.2% 21.4% 21.7% 21.5%

Somewhat Important 26.1% 44.2% 31.9% 37.2% 35.1% 32.5% 33.8%

Not Important 55.7% 42.3% 41.2% 42.6% 43.5% 45.8% 44.6%

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

Very Important 17.0% 28.3% 8.0% 7.0% 14.4% 8.1% 11.5%

Somewhat Important 24.1% 39.1% 16.0% 15.1% 21.5% 17.4% 19.6%

Not Important 58.9% 32.6% 75.9% 78.0% 64.1% 74.6% 69.0%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields

Very Important 33.3% 50.9% 23.4% 20.8% 30.6% 23.1% 27.0%

Somewhat Important 38.1% 26.3% 39.0% 32.3% 32.2% 38.4% 35.2%

Not Important 28.6% 22.8% 37.6% 46.9% 37.2% 38.4% 37.8%

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Household Types and Participation

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats and views

Very Important 53.4% 55.0% 59.8% 55.3% 59.0% 53.9% 56.4%

Somewhat Important 34.6% 30.0% 25.3% 30.0% 27.8% 30.7% 29.3%

Not Important 12.0% 15.0% 14.9% 14.7% 13.2% 15.4% 14.3%

Q11k. Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 45.2% 35.8% 47.1% 44.3% 47.3% 42.3% 44.8%

Somewhat Important 37.8% 35.8% 32.4% 33.3% 32.8% 35.3% 34.1%

Not Important 17.0% 28.3% 20.6% 22.4% 19.8% 22.4% 21.1%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop athletic fields

Very Important 22.8% 23.5% 10.2% 12.5% 15.9% 13.7% 14.8%

Somewhat Important 44.1% 37.3% 33.2% 36.2% 40.9% 32.8% 36.9%

Not Important 33.1% 39.2% 56.6% 51.3% 43.2% 53.5% 48.3%

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Household Types and Participation

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q11m. Develop new swimming pools

Very Important 51.9% 34.4% 27.1% 25.1% 35.8% 28.3% 32.1%

Somewhat Important 27.5% 24.6% 29.3% 33.3% 30.3% 29.5% 29.9%

Not Important 20.6% 41.0% 43.7% 41.6% 33.9% 42.2% 38.0%

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 61.9% 45.3% 58.8% 52.3% 58.9% 52.8% 55.8%

Somewhat Important 30.2% 32.8% 28.8% 30.8% 27.6% 32.6% 30.2%

Not Important 7.9% 21.9% 12.5% 16.9% 13.5% 14.6% 14.0%

Q11o. Develop new special event/performance venue

Very Important 22.7% 23.1% 32.0% 20.7% 27.4% 23.1% 25.3%

Somewhat Important 33.3% 32.7% 39.8% 40.9% 39.8% 36.9% 38.3%

Not Important 43.9% 44.2% 28.1% 38.4% 32.8% 40.0% 36.3%

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Household Types and Participation

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q11p. Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 14.5% 22.2% 13.1% 11.3% 12.3% 14.8% 13.5%

Somewhat Important 34.7% 24.1% 28.5% 28.8% 31.9% 27.0% 29.5%

Not Important 50.8% 53.7% 58.4% 59.9% 55.8% 58.2% 57.0%

Q11q. Develop new indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 27.7% 21.4% 21.8% 18.9% 23.0% 20.9% 22.0%

Somewhat Important 37.2% 26.8% 32.7% 37.3% 34.8% 34.8% 34.8%

Not Important 35.0% 51.8% 45.5% 43.8% 42.1% 44.3% 43.2%

Q11r. Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

Very Important 24.8% 22.4% 21.4% 21.6% 20.1% 24.4% 22.3%

Somewhat Important 30.2% 29.3% 33.0% 26.0% 30.7% 28.4% 29.6%

Not Important 45.0% 48.3% 45.6% 52.4% 49.2% 47.2% 48.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q12. Top choice Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

24.1%

6.5%

32.4%

37.0%

45.4%

54.6%

12.7%

Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

24.0%

12.0%

20.0%

44.0%

64.0%

36.0%

2.9%

Improve existing walking, hiking

& biking trails that connect parks

10.3%

5.5%

36.6%

47.6%

46.2%

53.8%

17.1%

Improve existing swimming pools 28.0% 12.0% 24.0% 36.0% 68.0% 32.0% 5.9% Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

18.2%

9.1%

45.5%

27.3%

45.5%

54.5%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

7.7%

7.7%

38.5%

46.2%

69.2%

30.8%

1.5%

Improve existing marina facilities 0.0% 5.3% 63.2% 31.6% 42.1% 57.9% 2.2%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

33.3%

33.3%

16.7%

16.7%

83.3%

16.7%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 31.3% 25.0% 25.0% 18.8% 75.0% 25.0% 1.9% Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats & views

16.3%

5.4%

36.4%

41.9%

45.7%

54.3%

15.2%

Purchase land to develop passive

use neighborhood parks

16.7%

8.3%

58.3%

16.7%

50.0%

50.0%

1.4% Purchase land to develop athletic fields

42.9%

28.6%

14.3%

14.3%

42.9%

57.1%

0.8%

Develop new swimming pools 34.0% 8.5% 38.3% 19.1% 63.8% 36.2% 5.5% Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect parks

23.6%

4.2%

37.5%

34.7%

50.0%

50.0%

8.5% Develop new special event/ performance venue

12.5%

0.0%

56.3%

31.3%

50.0%

50.0%

1.9%

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

0.0%

40.0%

20.0%

40.0%

60.0%

40.0%

0.6%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

5.6%

11.1%

33.3%

50.0%

66.7%

33.3%

2.1%

Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

20.0%

13.3%

33.3%

33.3%

33.3%

66.7%

1.8%

None chosen 8.1% 8.8% 29.4% 53.7% 27.9% 72.1% 16.0%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q12. 2nd choice Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

18.3%

8.3%

30.0%

43.3%

50.0%

50.0%

7.1%

Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

41.7%

25.0%

12.5%

20.8%

54.2%

45.8%

2.8%

Improve existing walking, hiking

& biking trails that connect parks

15.8%

4.4%

38.6%

41.2%

48.2%

51.8%

13.4%

Improve existing swimming pools 24.4% 13.3% 31.1% 31.1% 66.7% 33.3% 5.3% Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

14.3%

28.6%

14.3%

42.9%

57.1%

42.9%

1.6%

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

17.1%

11.4%

34.3%

37.1%

48.6%

51.4%

4.1%

Improve existing marina facilities 17.4% 8.7% 39.1% 34.8% 60.9% 39.1% 2.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

22.2%

33.3%

44.4%

0.0%

88.9%

11.1%

1.1%

Provide lighted athletic fields 27.8% 16.7% 38.9% 16.7% 66.7% 33.3% 2.1% Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats & views

14.5%

6.6%

36.8%

42.1%

39.5%

60.5%

8.9%

Purchase land to develop passive

use neighborhood parks

17.9%

5.1%

33.3%

43.6%

52.6%

47.4%

9.2% Purchase land to develop athletic fields

11.1%

0.0%

33.3%

55.6%

66.7%

33.3%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 41.9% 0.0% 32.3% 25.8% 64.5% 35.5% 3.6% Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect parks

16.1%

4.3%

46.2%

33.3%

46.2%

53.8%

10.9% Develop new special event/ performance venue

22.7%

4.5%

40.9%

31.8%

50.0%

50.0%

2.6%

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

0.0%

7.7%

46.2%

46.2%

23.1%

76.9%

1.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

26.7%

13.3%

26.7%

33.3%

33.3%

66.7%

1.8%

Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

16.7%

8.3%

50.0%

25.0%

58.3%

41.7%

1.4%

None chosen 8.2% 7.5% 28.3% 56.0% 32.7% 67.3% 18.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q12. 3rd choice Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

16.3%

6.1%

28.6%

49.0%

59.2%

40.8%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

29.6%

18.5%

22.2%

29.6%

59.3%

40.7%

3.2%

Improve existing walking, hiking

& biking trails that connect parks

22.0%

7.3%

39.0%

31.7%

52.4%

47.6%

9.6%

Improve existing swimming pools 52.0% 4.0% 36.0% 8.0% 60.0% 40.0% 2.9% Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

22.2%

16.7%

16.7%

44.4%

44.4%

55.6%

2.1%

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

18.2%

9.1%

24.2%

48.5%

66.7%

33.3%

3.9%

Improve existing marina facilities 11.8% 0.0% 47.1% 41.2% 47.1% 52.9% 2.0%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

66.7%

0.0%

16.7%

16.7%

83.3%

16.7%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 16.7% 25.0% 29.2% 29.2% 62.5% 37.5% 2.8% Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats & views

15.5%

9.5%

33.3%

41.7%

54.8%

45.2%

9.9%

Purchase land to develop passive

use neighborhood parks

16.1%

3.6%

44.6%

35.7%

37.5%

62.5%

6.6% Purchase land to develop athletic fields

44.4%

22.2%

11.1%

22.2%

66.7%

33.3%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 31.0% 14.3% 21.4% 33.3% 45.2% 54.8% 4.9% Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect parks

13.2%

4.4%

45.1%

37.4%

44.0%

56.0%

10.7% Develop new special event/ performance venue

4.2%

4.2%

62.5%

29.2%

41.7%

58.3%

2.8%

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

15.4%

7.7%

53.8%

23.1%

53.8%

46.2%

1.5%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

31.6%

0.0%

47.4%

21.1%

57.9%

42.1%

2.2%

Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

21.1%

0.0%

47.4%

31.6%

42.1%

57.9%

2.2%

None chosen 7.5% 8.0% 28.8% 55.7% 35.8% 64.2% 24.9%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q12. 4th choice Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

14.3%

4.1%

38.8%

42.9%

59.2%

40.8%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

26.3%

5.3%

52.6%

15.8%

52.6%

47.4%

2.2%

Improve existing walking, hiking

& biking trails that connect parks

15.6%

9.4%

37.5%

37.5%

48.4%

51.6%

7.5%

Improve existing swimming pools 37.0% 11.1% 18.5% 33.3% 55.6% 44.4% 3.2% Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

27.3%

9.1%

45.5%

18.2%

54.5%

45.5%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

20.8%

8.3%

33.3%

37.5%

50.0%

50.0%

2.8%

Improve existing marina facilities 0.0% 5.6% 27.8% 66.7% 44.4% 55.6% 2.1%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

50.0%

0.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

0.2%

Provide lighted athletic fields 0.0% 35.7% 28.6% 35.7% 64.3% 35.7% 1.6% Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats & views

19.0%

10.3%

37.9%

32.8%

55.2%

44.8%

6.8%

Purchase land to develop passive

use neighborhood parks

20.5%

5.1%

30.8%

43.6%

59.0%

41.0%

4.6% Purchase land to develop athletic fields

8.3%

25.0%

33.3%

33.3%

41.7%

58.3%

1.4%

Develop new swimming pools 40.6% 6.3% 21.9% 31.3% 53.1% 46.9% 3.8% Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect parks

25.9%

4.7%

35.3%

34.1%

52.9%

47.1%

10.0% Develop new special event/ performance venue

21.4%

4.8%

50.0%

23.8%

61.9%

38.1%

4.9%

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

33.3%

16.7%

33.3%

16.7%

50.0%

50.0%

0.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

26.7%

10.0%

40.0%

23.3%

43.3%

56.7%

3.5%

Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

19.4%

3.2%

38.7%

38.7%

41.9%

58.1%

3.6%

None chosen 9.4% 7.7% 31.7% 51.2% 37.3% 62.7% 33.8%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Total 17.3% 8.0% 34.5% 40.2% 47.6% 52.4% 100.0%

Q12. Top choice Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

19.5%

6.4%

32.3%

41.7%

51.5%

48.5%

31.3%

Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

30.5%

15.8%

25.3%

28.4%

57.9%

42.1%

11.2%

Improve existing walking, hiking

& biking trails that connect parks

15.1%

6.2%

37.8%

41.0%

48.4%

51.6%

47.6%

Improve existing swimming pools 32.7% 10.9% 27.2% 29.3% 63.9% 36.1% 17.3% Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

20.4%

16.7%

27.8%

35.2%

50.0%

50.0%

6.4%

Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

17.1%

9.5%

31.4%

41.9%

57.1%

42.9%

12.4%

Improve existing marina facilities 7.8% 5.2% 44.2% 42.9% 49.4% 50.6% 9.1%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

34.8%

26.1%

26.1%

13.0%

82.6%

17.4%

2.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 19.4% 25.0% 30.6% 25.0% 66.7% 33.3% 8.5% Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats & views

16.1%

7.5%

36.0%

40.3%

48.1%

51.9%

40.8%

Purchase land to develop passive

use neighborhood parks

17.8%

4.9%

37.8%

39.5%

49.2%

50.8%

21.8% Purchase land to develop athletic fields

24.3%

18.9%

24.3%

32.4%

54.1%

45.9%

4.4%

Develop new swimming pools 36.2% 7.9% 28.9% 27.0% 56.6% 43.4% 17.9% Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect parks

19.4%

4.4%

41.3%

34.9%

48.1%

51.9%

40.1% Develop new special event/ performance venue

16.3%

3.8%

51.9%

27.9%

52.9%

47.1%

12.2%

Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts

10.8%

13.5%

43.2%

32.4%

43.2%

56.8%

4.4%

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Household Types and Participation

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events

offered by the City?

Total

Household with Children Under

Age 10

Households

with Children Ages 10-19

Households with Adults

Ages 20-54 and No Children

Households with Adults

Ages 55+ and No Children

Yes

No

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Develop new indoor recreation facilities

23.2%

8.5%

37.8%

30.5%

50.0%

50.0%

9.6%

Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

19.5%

5.2%

41.6%

33.8%

42.9%

57.1%

9.1%

None chosen 8.1% 8.8% 29.4% 53.7% 27.9% 72.1% 16.0%

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Household Types and Participation

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

Very Aware 4.1% 10.3% 4.1% 7.6% 7.7% 4.5% 6.0%

Somewhat Aware 32.7% 44.1% 36.5% 43.6% 46.2% 33.0% 39.3%

Not Aware 63.3% 45.6% 59.4% 48.8% 46.2% 62.5% 54.7%

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Household Types and Participation

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

N=850

Household Ages

Q3. Household participation in rec./

cultural programs or events offered

by the City?

Total

Household with

Children Under

Age 10

Households with

Children Ages 10-

19

Households with

Adults Ages 20-

54 and No

Children

Households with

Adults Ages 55+

and No Children

Yes

No

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance & quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

Very Satisfied 5.4% 4.4% 7.5% 8.5% 7.9% 6.7% 7.3%

Satisfied 42.9% 35.3% 49.5% 46.2% 46.9% 44.9% 45.9%

Neutral 36.7% 32.4% 26.3% 27.8% 29.9% 28.5% 29.2%

Dissatisfied 11.6% 16.2% 9.2% 10.5% 9.6% 11.7% 10.7%

Very Dissatisfied 1.4% 0.0% 4.4% 2.0% 2.7% 2.5% 2.6%

Don't Know 2.0% 11.8% 3.1% 5.0% 3.0% 5.6% 4.4%

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Section 8:

Cross Tabular Data By:

Respondent Age and Gender

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

Yes 82.1% 91.0% 85.9% 83.7% 70.4% 82.4% 81.3% 81.8%

No 17.9% 9.0% 14.1% 16.3% 29.6% 17.6% 18.7% 18.2%

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Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

N=695 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

Excellent 25.0% 15.2% 22.6% 28.4% 24.5% 21.7% 24.1% 23.0%

Good 64.1% 66.9% 56.0% 57.4% 62.9% 64.0% 58.7% 61.0%

Fair 10.9% 17.2% 18.9% 12.4% 11.9% 13.0% 15.9% 14.7%

Poor 0.0% 0.7% 1.9% 1.2% 0.0% 1.0% 0.8% 0.9%

Don't Know 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.6% 0.7% 0.3% 0.5% 0.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural programs or special events offered by the

City of Alexandria during the past 12 months?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q3. Household participation in rec./ cultural programs or events offered by the City in the past 12 months?

Yes 37.2% 53.6% 58.9% 48.5% 36.0% 43.7% 50.6% 47.6%

No 62.8% 46.4% 41.1% 51.5% 64.0% 56.3% 49.4% 52.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have

you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

N=405 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

1 program 31.0% 19.1% 22.0% 25.5% 20.5% 21.4% 23.6% 22.7%

2 to 3 programs 44.8% 55.1% 51.4% 54.1% 60.3% 58.5% 51.2% 54.1%

4 to 6 programs 17.2% 23.6% 20.2% 15.3% 11.0% 15.7% 19.1% 17.8%

7 to 10 programs 3.4% 1.1% 1.8% 1.0% 6.8% 1.9% 2.8% 2.5%

11 or more programs 3.4% 0.0% 3.7% 2.0% 1.4% 1.9% 2.0% 2.0%

Don't know 0.0% 1.1% 0.9% 2.0% 0.0% 0.6% 1.2% 1.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

N=405 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your household have participated?

Excellent 31.0% 24.7% 34.9% 33.7% 38.4% 35.2% 30.9% 32.6%

Good 65.5% 65.2% 56.0% 58.2% 56.2% 57.9% 60.6% 59.5%

Fair 3.4% 10.1% 9.2% 8.2% 5.5% 6.9% 8.5% 7.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

Car 87.2% 90.4% 82.7% 73.3% 74.4% 79.1% 81.3% 80.4%

Bike 25.6% 30.7% 33.5% 23.3% 7.9% 26.6% 21.0% 23.4%

Walk 79.5% 78.9% 70.3% 67.8% 51.7% 65.7% 69.5% 67.9%

Public transportation 17.9% 8.4% 8.1% 7.4% 7.4% 9.1% 8.4% 8.7%

Not provided 1.3% 0.6% 1.1% 2.5% 6.9% 2.5% 2.9% 2.7%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5a. Walking trails

Yes 87.2% 90.4% 83.2% 82.7% 65.0% 79.7% 81.3% 80.6%

No 12.8% 9.6% 16.8% 17.3% 35.0% 20.3% 18.7% 19.4%

Q5b. Biking trails

Yes 62.8% 69.3% 64.3% 51.0% 27.1% 55.5% 51.0% 52.9%

No 37.2% 30.7% 35.7% 49.0% 72.9% 44.5% 49.0% 47.1%

Q5c. Running/walking track

Yes 57.7% 62.0% 47.0% 46.0% 24.6% 44.2% 46.3% 45.4%

No 42.3% 38.0% 53.0% 54.0% 75.4% 55.8% 53.7% 54.6%

Q5d. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

Yes 73.1% 71.1% 73.5% 72.3% 52.7% 67.0% 67.7% 67.4%

No 26.9% 28.9% 26.5% 27.7% 47.3% 33.0% 32.3% 32.6%

Q5e. Picnic shelters/areas

Yes 66.7% 56.0% 51.4% 36.6% 36.9% 45.9% 46.9% 46.5%

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No 33.3% 44.0% 48.6% 63.4% 63.1% 54.1% 53.1% 53.5%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5f. Playgrounds

Yes 42.3% 62.7% 33.5% 22.3% 21.2% 33.2% 35.4% 34.5%

No 57.7% 37.3% 66.5% 77.7% 78.8% 66.8% 64.6% 65.5%

Q5g. Community gardens

Yes 38.5% 39.2% 31.9% 28.7% 21.2% 25.8% 34.2% 30.6%

No 61.5% 60.8% 68.1% 71.3% 78.8% 74.2% 65.8% 69.4%

Q5h. Fishing areas

Yes 12.8% 21.1% 18.4% 11.9% 15.3% 19.8% 13.6% 16.2%

No 87.2% 78.9% 81.6% 88.1% 84.7% 80.2% 86.4% 83.8%

Q5i. Marina/waterfront

Yes 46.2% 57.8% 55.1% 45.0% 43.8% 50.3% 48.8% 49.4%

No 53.8% 42.2% 44.9% 55.0% 56.2% 49.7% 51.2% 50.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5j. Fenced dog exercise areas

Yes 33.3% 36.7% 36.8% 28.2% 17.2% 26.6% 31.9% 29.6%

No 66.7% 63.3% 63.2% 71.8% 82.8% 73.4% 68.1% 70.4%

Q5k. Unfenced dog exercise areas

Yes 15.4% 19.9% 20.5% 19.3% 10.3% 16.8% 17.3% 17.1%

No 84.6% 80.1% 79.5% 80.7% 89.7% 83.2% 82.7% 82.9%

Q5l. Outdoor swimming pools

Yes 53.8% 53.0% 43.2% 27.2% 17.2% 30.2% 39.9% 35.8%

No 46.2% 47.0% 56.8% 72.8% 82.8% 69.8% 60.1% 64.2%

Q5m. Water spray parks

Yes 33.3% 44.6% 24.3% 18.3% 10.8% 21.7% 26.5% 24.5%

No 66.7% 55.4% 75.7% 81.7% 89.2% 78.3% 73.5% 75.5%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5n. Outdoor fitness station

Yes 30.8% 31.3% 29.7% 20.3% 15.8% 26.9% 22.4% 24.4%

No 69.2% 68.7% 70.3% 79.7% 84.2% 73.1% 77.6% 75.6%

Q5o. Outdoor basketball courts

Yes 28.2% 27.7% 22.2% 13.9% 9.9% 21.7% 16.7% 18.8%

No 71.8% 72.3% 77.8% 86.1% 90.1% 78.3% 83.3% 81.2%

Q5p. Outdoor volleyball courts

Yes 16.7% 13.9% 14.6% 8.4% 8.4% 14.3% 9.7% 11.6%

No 83.3% 86.1% 85.4% 91.6% 91.6% 85.7% 90.3% 88.4%

Q5q. Outdoor tennis courts

Yes 48.7% 35.5% 36.8% 24.3% 15.8% 29.7% 29.4% 29.5%

No 51.3% 64.5% 63.2% 75.7% 84.2% 70.3% 70.6% 70.5%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5r. Soccer/lacrosse fields

Yes 21.8% 33.7% 24.9% 10.9% 7.4% 19.8% 18.1% 18.8%

No 78.2% 66.3% 75.1% 89.1% 92.6% 80.2% 81.9% 81.2%

Q5s. Field hockey/rugby fields

Yes 7.7% 8.4% 9.7% 5.0% 3.4% 8.2% 5.8% 6.8%

No 92.3% 91.6% 90.3% 95.0% 96.6% 91.8% 94.2% 93.2%

Q5t. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

Yes 11.5% 11.4% 14.1% 7.9% 8.4% 13.5% 8.8% 10.8%

No 88.5% 88.6% 85.9% 92.1% 91.6% 86.5% 91.2% 89.2%

Q5u. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

Yes 15.4% 15.1% 14.1% 9.4% 9.4% 15.1% 10.1% 12.2%

No 84.6% 84.9% 85.9% 90.6% 90.6% 84.9% 89.9% 87.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5v. Football fields

Yes 10.3% 9.0% 11.9% 5.9% 3.9% 10.7% 5.8% 7.9%

No 89.7% 91.0% 88.1% 94.1% 96.1% 89.3% 94.2% 92.1%

Q5w. Skateboard parks

Yes 10.3% 7.8% 13.0% 5.4% 5.9% 8.0% 8.4% 8.2%

No 89.7% 92.2% 87.0% 94.6% 94.1% 92.0% 91.6% 91.8%

Q5x. Outdoor performance space

Yes 32.1% 31.3% 39.5% 32.7% 24.6% 28.6% 34.8% 32.1%

No 67.9% 68.7% 60.5% 67.3% 75.4% 71.4% 65.2% 67.9%

Q5y. Outdoor rental space

Yes 33.3% 24.1% 21.6% 14.9% 10.8% 15.7% 21.4% 18.9%

No 66.7% 75.9% 78.4% 85.1% 89.2% 84.3% 78.6% 81.1%

Q5(1). Indoor swimming pool

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Yes 56.4% 56.6% 52.4% 42.1% 35.5% 41.5% 51.0% 46.9%

No 43.6% 43.4% 47.6% 57.9% 64.5% 58.5% 49.0% 53.1%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed

below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5(2). Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

Yes 59.0% 56.6% 51.4% 51.0% 44.3% 48.6% 53.7% 51.5%

No 41.0% 43.4% 48.6% 49.0% 55.7% 51.4% 46.3% 48.5%

Q5(3). Indoor performance/art facilities

Yes 37.2% 34.9% 39.5% 37.1% 28.1% 32.1% 37.7% 35.3%

No 62.8% 65.1% 60.5% 62.9% 71.9% 67.9% 62.3% 64.7%

Q5(4). Racquetball/squash courts

Yes 19.2% 13.3% 16.2% 8.4% 4.9% 13.7% 9.3% 11.2%

No 80.8% 86.7% 83.8% 91.6% 95.1% 86.3% 90.7% 88.8%

Q5(5). Facilities for people with disabilities

Yes 14.1% 7.2% 13.0% 14.4% 17.7% 15.7% 12.1% 13.6%

No 85.9% 92.8% 87.0% 85.6% 82.3% 84.3% 87.9% 86.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5a-. Walking trails

100% Met 24.2% 23.8% 30.2% 33.5% 32.2% 28.2% 30.1% 29.3%

75% Met 36.4% 44.9% 36.2% 37.3% 34.7% 39.4% 37.1% 38.0%

50% Met 31.8% 19.0% 26.8% 19.0% 24.8% 24.5% 22.7% 23.5%

25% Met 7.6% 9.5% 6.0% 8.9% 8.3% 6.9% 9.1% 8.1%

0% Met 0.0% 2.7% 0.7% 1.3% 0.0% 1.1% 1.1% 1.1%

Q5b-. Biking trails

100% Met 20.0% 27.0% 34.9% 31.9% 24.4% 26.6% 30.9% 28.9%

75% Met 37.8% 37.8% 27.4% 44.0% 42.2% 36.7% 36.9% 36.8%

50% Met 33.3% 22.5% 22.6% 16.5% 28.9% 22.9% 24.0% 23.5%

25% Met 8.9% 10.8% 12.3% 6.6% 4.4% 11.7% 7.4% 9.4%

0% Met 0.0% 1.8% 2.8% 1.1% 0.0% 2.1% 0.9% 1.5%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5c-. Running/walking track

100% Met 17.1% 24.2% 27.3% 24.7% 26.2% 23.9% 24.5% 24.3%

75% Met 22.0% 31.6% 27.3% 30.9% 33.3% 31.7% 27.5% 29.2%

50% Met 41.5% 22.1% 28.6% 18.5% 19.0% 21.8% 26.5% 24.6%

25% Met 12.2% 13.7% 7.8% 16.0% 16.7% 14.1% 13.5% 13.7%

0% Met 7.3% 8.4% 9.1% 9.9% 4.8% 8.5% 8.0% 8.2%

Q5d-. Natural areas and wildlife habitats

100% Met 14.0% 18.6% 26.1% 22.2% 21.2% 21.1% 21.3% 21.2%

75% Met 28.0% 34.5% 28.6% 35.7% 36.5% 34.7% 31.0% 32.6%

50% Met 42.0% 31.0% 30.3% 23.8% 27.1% 26.8% 32.4% 30.0%

25% Met 16.0% 12.4% 10.9% 15.9% 12.9% 14.6% 12.5% 13.4%

0% Met 0.0% 3.5% 4.2% 2.4% 2.4% 2.8% 2.8% 2.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas

100% Met 11.4% 25.9% 23.5% 32.3% 32.2% 26.5% 25.1% 25.7%

75% Met 31.8% 28.2% 23.5% 30.8% 28.8% 30.6% 26.2% 28.1%

50% Met 40.9% 24.7% 35.8% 29.2% 28.8% 23.8% 36.6% 31.1%

25% Met 15.9% 16.5% 11.1% 6.2% 6.8% 14.3% 9.4% 11.5%

0% Met 0.0% 4.7% 6.2% 1.5% 3.4% 4.8% 2.6% 3.6%

Q5f-. Playgrounds

100% Met 28.6% 31.2% 30.8% 30.6% 26.5% 25.0% 34.7% 30.6%

75% Met 32.1% 30.1% 25.0% 38.9% 44.1% 39.4% 26.4% 31.9%

50% Met 35.7% 28.0% 36.5% 25.0% 20.6% 26.0% 30.6% 28.6%

25% Met 3.6% 8.6% 3.8% 5.6% 2.9% 5.8% 6.3% 6.0%

0% Met 0.0% 2.2% 3.8% 0.0% 5.9% 3.8% 2.1% 2.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5g-. Community gardens

100% Met 0.0% 8.3% 21.8% 4.3% 28.6% 14.1% 12.2% 12.9%

75% Met 24.0% 20.0% 20.0% 25.5% 17.1% 23.5% 19.4% 21.0%

50% Met 48.0% 26.7% 27.3% 31.9% 31.4% 30.6% 30.9% 30.8%

25% Met 16.0% 20.0% 20.0% 23.4% 14.3% 16.5% 21.6% 19.6%

0% Met 12.0% 25.0% 10.9% 14.9% 8.6% 15.3% 15.8% 15.6%

Q5h-. Fishing areas

100% Met 11.1% 3.1% 10.0% 33.3% 13.8% 14.3% 10.7% 12.6%

75% Met 44.4% 15.6% 10.0% 16.7% 27.6% 14.3% 25.0% 19.3%

50% Met 11.1% 21.9% 23.3% 16.7% 31.0% 22.2% 23.2% 22.7%

25% Met 33.3% 31.3% 33.3% 27.8% 13.8% 28.6% 26.8% 27.7%

0% Met 0.0% 28.1% 23.3% 5.6% 13.8% 20.6% 14.3% 17.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront

100% Met 30.3% 34.8% 28.6% 33.3% 30.9% 28.4% 34.0% 31.5%

75% Met 48.5% 33.7% 30.8% 28.4% 35.3% 34.0% 33.0% 33.4%

50% Met 15.2% 15.2% 23.1% 24.7% 22.1% 21.6% 20.4% 20.9%

25% Met 6.1% 6.5% 14.3% 11.1% 8.8% 10.5% 9.2% 9.8%

0% Met 0.0% 9.8% 3.3% 2.5% 2.9% 5.6% 3.4% 4.3%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 30.4% 25.9% 20.7% 14.0% 14.3% 22.0% 19.5% 20.5%

75% Met 21.7% 31.5% 20.7% 38.0% 35.7% 25.6% 33.1% 30.2%

50% Met 17.4% 14.8% 36.2% 24.0% 28.6% 25.6% 24.1% 24.7%

25% Met 26.1% 20.4% 17.2% 18.0% 17.9% 20.7% 18.0% 19.1%

0% Met 4.3% 7.4% 5.2% 6.0% 3.6% 6.1% 5.3% 5.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise areas

100% Met 9.1% 20.0% 16.1% 17.1% 5.6% 20.8% 11.0% 15.1%

75% Met 9.1% 16.7% 22.6% 28.6% 16.7% 17.0% 23.3% 20.6%

50% Met 63.6% 26.7% 19.4% 28.6% 16.7% 22.6% 30.1% 27.0%

25% Met 18.2% 13.3% 22.6% 11.4% 27.8% 24.5% 13.7% 18.3%

0% Met 0.0% 23.3% 19.4% 14.3% 33.3% 15.1% 21.9% 19.0%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools

100% Met 8.8% 16.0% 10.4% 20.9% 25.0% 16.9% 14.1% 15.1%

75% Met 23.5% 14.8% 22.4% 30.2% 20.8% 27.0% 18.4% 21.4%

50% Met 32.4% 22.2% 26.9% 14.0% 8.3% 15.7% 25.2% 21.8%

25% Met 23.5% 25.9% 26.9% 16.3% 16.7% 21.3% 25.2% 23.8%

0% Met 11.8% 21.0% 13.4% 18.6% 29.2% 19.1% 17.2% 17.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5m-. Water spray parks

100% Met 13.6% 15.7% 5.6% 20.0% 21.1% 16.9% 12.8% 14.4%

75% Met 18.2% 7.1% 25.0% 16.7% 15.8% 16.9% 13.8% 15.0%

50% Met 18.2% 17.1% 16.7% 16.7% 21.1% 21.1% 14.7% 17.2%

25% Met 27.3% 21.4% 22.2% 23.3% 15.8% 16.9% 24.8% 21.7%

0% Met 22.7% 38.6% 30.6% 23.3% 26.3% 28.2% 33.9% 31.7%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station

100% Met 0.0% 6.3% 4.1% 8.3% 13.8% 6.7% 6.1% 6.4%

75% Met 17.4% 18.8% 18.4% 27.8% 13.8% 19.1% 20.4% 19.8%

50% Met 17.4% 18.8% 32.7% 16.7% 37.9% 27.0% 22.4% 24.6%

25% Met 39.1% 18.8% 22.4% 25.0% 20.7% 23.6% 24.5% 24.1%

0% Met 26.1% 37.5% 22.4% 22.2% 13.8% 23.6% 26.5% 25.1%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball courts

100% Met 20.0% 31.0% 24.2% 21.7% 20.0% 20.6% 29.4% 25.0%

75% Met 25.0% 23.8% 36.4% 39.1% 26.7% 30.9% 27.9% 29.4%

50% Met 45.0% 21.4% 18.2% 21.7% 40.0% 29.4% 22.1% 25.7%

25% Met 5.0% 14.3% 9.1% 13.0% 6.7% 8.8% 14.7% 11.8%

0% Met 5.0% 9.5% 12.1% 4.3% 6.7% 10.3% 5.9% 8.1%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball courts

100% Met 16.7% 9.1% 8.3% 23.1% 20.0% 11.1% 19.0% 14.9%

75% Met 25.0% 22.7% 33.3% 15.4% 33.3% 33.3% 19.0% 26.4%

50% Met 33.3% 18.2% 29.2% 23.1% 33.3% 22.2% 31.0% 26.4%

25% Met 25.0% 22.7% 12.5% 38.5% 6.7% 20.0% 19.0% 19.5%

0% Met 0.0% 27.3% 16.7% 0.0% 6.7% 13.3% 11.9% 12.6%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts

100% Met 19.4% 24.5% 21.7% 20.0% 24.1% 23.2% 21.4% 22.2%

75% Met 36.1% 30.2% 31.7% 30.0% 41.4% 30.5% 34.9% 33.0%

50% Met 19.4% 22.6% 25.0% 30.0% 17.2% 23.2% 23.8% 23.5%

25% Met 25.0% 15.1% 15.0% 12.5% 10.3% 15.8% 15.1% 15.4%

0% Met 0.0% 7.5% 6.7% 7.5% 6.9% 7.4% 4.8% 5.9%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields

100% Met 7.1% 28.6% 24.3% 35.3% 27.3% 24.2% 27.5% 26.0%

75% Met 28.6% 22.4% 32.4% 35.3% 36.4% 30.6% 26.1% 28.2%

50% Met 35.7% 22.4% 13.5% 5.9% 9.1% 14.5% 23.2% 19.1%

25% Met 21.4% 18.4% 18.9% 17.6% 9.1% 19.4% 15.9% 17.6%

0% Met 7.1% 8.2% 10.8% 5.9% 18.2% 11.3% 7.2% 9.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields

100% Met 20.0% 16.7% 12.5% 37.5% 20.0% 20.0% 17.4% 18.8%

75% Met 0.0% 16.7% 18.8% 25.0% 20.0% 20.0% 13.0% 16.7%

50% Met 60.0% 8.3% 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.0% 30.4% 20.8%

25% Met 20.0% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0% 40.0% 24.0% 26.1% 25.0%

0% Met 0.0% 33.3% 18.8% 12.5% 20.0% 24.0% 13.0% 18.8%

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases

100% Met 0.0% 22.2% 15.0% 33.3% 14.3% 12.5% 25.7% 18.7%

75% Met 42.9% 11.1% 30.0% 8.3% 21.4% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%

50% Met 14.3% 33.3% 25.0% 25.0% 35.7% 35.0% 22.9% 29.3%

25% Met 42.9% 22.2% 10.0% 8.3% 14.3% 12.5% 22.9% 17.3%

0% Met 0.0% 11.1% 20.0% 25.0% 14.3% 20.0% 8.6% 14.7%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

100% Met 10.0% 27.3% 27.3% 25.0% 8.3% 17.8% 27.5% 22.4%

75% Met 40.0% 22.7% 31.8% 25.0% 41.7% 28.9% 30.0% 29.4%

50% Met 30.0% 27.3% 18.2% 25.0% 25.0% 31.1% 20.0% 25.9%

25% Met 20.0% 13.6% 9.1% 12.5% 8.3% 8.9% 15.0% 11.8%

0% Met 0.0% 9.1% 13.6% 12.5% 16.7% 13.3% 7.5% 10.6%

Q5v-. Football fields

100% Met 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 44.4% 16.7% 12.1% 9.5% 11.1%

75% Met 16.7% 23.1% 33.3% 11.1% 16.7% 27.3% 14.3% 22.2%

50% Met 50.0% 38.5% 16.7% 22.2% 33.3% 18.2% 47.6% 29.6%

25% Met 33.3% 15.4% 22.2% 11.1% 16.7% 15.2% 23.8% 18.5%

0% Met 0.0% 15.4% 27.8% 11.1% 16.7% 27.3% 4.8% 18.5%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5w-. Skateboard parks

100% Met 16.7% 8.3% 9.5% 33.3% 11.1% 12.0% 15.2% 13.8%

75% Met 0.0% 16.7% 23.8% 22.2% 33.3% 24.0% 18.2% 20.7%

50% Met 16.7% 33.3% 28.6% 22.2% 22.2% 16.0% 33.3% 25.9%

25% Met 50.0% 16.7% 4.8% 22.2% 11.1% 12.0% 21.2% 17.2%

0% Met 16.7% 25.0% 33.3% 0.0% 22.2% 36.0% 12.1% 22.4%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance space

100% Met 4.3% 10.6% 11.1% 19.6% 15.0% 16.1% 12.1% 13.7%

75% Met 34.8% 23.4% 19.0% 37.5% 45.0% 31.2% 29.1% 29.9%

50% Met 34.8% 29.8% 39.7% 23.2% 22.5% 30.1% 29.8% 29.9%

25% Met 17.4% 14.9% 19.0% 17.9% 12.5% 15.1% 17.7% 16.7%

0% Met 8.7% 21.3% 11.1% 1.8% 5.0% 7.5% 11.3% 9.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space

100% Met 4.3% 16.7% 22.9% 33.3% 21.1% 18.4% 19.3% 19.0%

75% Met 30.4% 16.7% 25.7% 4.8% 15.8% 20.4% 18.2% 19.0%

50% Met 30.4% 30.6% 17.1% 14.3% 26.3% 26.5% 22.7% 24.1%

25% Met 26.1% 16.7% 20.0% 33.3% 21.1% 14.3% 27.3% 22.6%

0% Met 8.7% 19.4% 14.3% 14.3% 15.8% 20.4% 12.5% 15.3%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool

100% Met 15.0% 19.3% 14.6% 17.1% 24.1% 17.2% 18.1% 17.8%

75% Met 25.0% 20.5% 22.0% 18.6% 24.1% 18.8% 23.8% 21.9%

50% Met 32.5% 25.0% 32.9% 34.3% 22.2% 33.6% 26.7% 29.3%

25% Met 10.0% 18.2% 17.1% 14.3% 18.5% 17.2% 15.7% 16.3%

0% Met 17.5% 17.0% 13.4% 15.7% 11.1% 13.3% 15.7% 14.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise & fitness facilities

100% Met 14.0% 11.4% 16.3% 14.9% 19.1% 15.2% 14.4% 14.7%

75% Met 30.2% 23.9% 18.8% 21.8% 33.8% 25.2% 24.8% 24.9%

50% Met 32.6% 36.4% 32.5% 28.7% 19.1% 30.5% 29.7% 30.0%

25% Met 14.0% 15.9% 21.3% 19.5% 16.2% 17.2% 18.5% 18.0%

0% Met 9.3% 12.5% 11.3% 14.9% 11.8% 11.9% 12.6% 12.3%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/art facilities

100% Met 7.4% 11.1% 11.1% 15.9% 16.3% 15.4% 10.6% 12.5%

75% Met 22.2% 33.3% 23.8% 23.8% 37.2% 26.9% 28.5% 27.8%

50% Met 40.7% 20.4% 36.5% 28.6% 27.9% 28.8% 30.5% 29.8%

25% Met 18.5% 14.8% 19.0% 17.5% 11.6% 10.6% 21.2% 16.9%

0% Met 11.1% 20.4% 9.5% 14.3% 7.0% 18.3% 9.3% 12.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not

Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=685 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash courts

100% Met 0.0% 4.8% 8.0% 14.3% 14.3% 9.1% 5.4% 7.4%

75% Met 21.4% 14.3% 20.0% 28.6% 14.3% 15.9% 24.3% 19.8%

50% Met 35.7% 19.0% 20.0% 21.4% 42.9% 20.5% 29.7% 24.7%

25% Met 35.7% 14.3% 36.0% 28.6% 14.3% 27.3% 27.0% 27.2%

0% Met 7.1% 47.6% 16.0% 7.1% 14.3% 27.3% 13.5% 21.0%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people with disabilities

100% Met 0.0% 11.1% 14.3% 12.5% 12.0% 14.3% 7.0% 10.9%

75% Met 30.0% 22.2% 33.3% 29.2% 28.0% 30.6% 27.9% 29.3%

50% Met 60.0% 22.2% 33.3% 16.7% 28.0% 34.7% 25.6% 30.4%

25% Met 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 29.2% 28.0% 12.2% 23.3% 17.4%

0% Met 10.0% 22.2% 19.0% 12.5% 4.0% 8.2% 16.3% 12.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q6. Top choice

Walking trails 67.9% 62.0% 56.8% 63.9% 50.2% 57.4% 59.9% 58.8%

Biking trails 43.6% 40.4% 40.0% 34.2% 17.2% 37.4% 30.5% 33.4%

Running/walking track 26.9% 29.5% 13.5% 18.3% 9.4% 18.7% 17.5% 18.0%

Natural areas & wildlife

habitats

37.2% 27.7% 38.4% 43.6% 26.6% 32.4% 35.6% 34.2%

Picnic shelters/areas 24.4% 12.0% 9.7% 10.9% 10.3% 12.1% 11.7% 11.9%

Playgrounds 21.8% 40.4% 12.4% 6.4% 10.8% 15.7% 17.7% 16.8%

Community gardens 11.5% 10.8% 7.6% 8.4% 7.4% 6.0% 10.9% 8.8%

Fishing areas 3.8% 2.4% 4.9% 2.0% 2.0% 3.8% 2.3% 2.9%

Marina/waterfront 16.7% 15.1% 19.5% 23.3% 23.2% 20.6% 19.3% 19.9%

Fenced dog exercise areas 17.9% 20.5% 18.4% 16.8% 6.9% 10.4% 19.3% 15.5%

Unfenced dog exercise areas 3.8% 6.6% 7.6% 6.9% 4.4% 4.9% 7.0% 6.1%

Outdoor swimming pools 21.8% 22.3% 11.4% 11.9% 4.9% 11.0% 14.4% 12.9%

Water spray parks 10.3% 9.0% 4.9% 2.0% 0.0% 3.8% 4.7% 4.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Outdoor fitness stations 5.1% 3.6% 4.9% 3.0% 1.5% 4.4% 2.5% 3.3%

Outdoor basketball courts 5.1% 2.4% 3.2% 4.0% 4.9% 4.7% 3.1% 3.8%

Outdoor volleyball courts 1.3% 0.0% 0.5% 0.5% 0.0% 0.5% 0.2% 0.4%

Outdoor tennis courts 10.3% 5.4% 7.6% 5.4% 4.9% 8.5% 4.5% 6.2%

Soccer/lacrosse fields 2.6% 10.8% 9.7% 2.0% 2.5% 7.1% 4.9% 5.9%

Field hockey/rugby fields 1.3% 1.8% 1.1% 0.5% 0.0% 0.5% 1.2% 0.9%

Baseball fields with 90-foot

bases

1.3%

0.6%

3.8%

0.5%

1.0%

1.4%

1.4%

1.4%

Baseball fields with 60-foot bases

1.3%

4.2%

3.2%

1.0%

1.0%

1.9%

2.3%

2.1%

Football fields 0.0% 0.6% 2.2% 0.5% 1.0% 1.1% 0.8% 0.9%

Skateboard parks 2.6% 0.0% 1.6% 1.0% 1.0% 0.5% 1.4% 1.1%

Outdoor performance spaces 3.8% 6.6% 14.1% 9.4% 4.9% 8.5% 8.2% 8.4%

Outdoor rental space 1.3% 1.2% 2.7% 3.0% 2.0% 0.8% 3.1% 2.1%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q6. Top choice (Cont.)

Indoor swimming pool 14.1% 18.1% 17.8% 16.3% 14.8% 13.5% 18.5% 16.4%

Indoor exercise & fitness

facilities

15.4%

15.1%

20.0%

25.7%

21.7%

19.8%

21.0%

20.5%

Indoor performance/art

facilities

2.6%

3.6%

9.2%

7.4%

8.9%

7.4%

6.6%

6.9%

Racquetball/squash courts 1.3% 3.0% 3.8% 1.5% 1.5% 3.6% 1.4% 2.4%

Facilities for people with

disabilities

1.3%

0.0%

1.6%

4.5%

5.4%

3.6%

2.5%

2.9%

None chosen 5.1% 3.0% 8.1% 10.4% 26.1% 13.2% 10.9% 11.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7a. Youth learn to swim programs

Yes 25.6% 39.2% 16.2% 6.4% 5.9% 14.6% 18.3% 16.7%

No 74.4% 60.8% 83.8% 93.6% 94.1% 85.4% 81.7% 83.3%

Q7b. Adult learn to swim programs

Yes 26.9% 17.5% 14.6% 15.3% 8.9% 13.7% 16.0% 15.1%

No 73.1% 82.5% 85.4% 84.7% 91.1% 86.3% 84.0% 84.9%

Q7c. Water fitness programs

Yes 24.4% 22.9% 23.8% 36.1% 23.6% 19.5% 31.7% 26.5%

No 75.6% 77.1% 76.2% 63.9% 76.4% 80.5% 68.3% 73.5%

Q7d. Tennis lessons and leagues

Yes 35.9% 30.1% 24.3% 12.9% 4.9% 16.8% 20.4% 18.8%

No 64.1% 69.9% 75.7% 87.1% 95.1% 83.2% 79.6% 81.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7e. Preschool programs

Yes 21.8% 26.5% 8.6% 5.0% 3.9% 12.1% 11.1% 11.5%

No 78.2% 73.5% 91.4% 95.0% 96.1% 87.9% 88.9% 88.5%

Q7f. Before and after school programs

Yes 12.8% 29.5% 18.4% 5.4% 6.4% 15.9% 13.0% 14.2%

No 87.2% 70.5% 81.6% 94.6% 93.6% 84.1% 87.0% 85.8%

Q7g. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

Yes 14.1% 27.1% 18.9% 4.5% 5.4% 14.6% 12.6% 13.4%

No 85.9% 72.9% 81.1% 95.5% 94.6% 85.4% 87.4% 86.6%

Q7h. Youth athletic programs

Yes 20.5% 41.6% 27.6% 6.4% 5.4% 18.7% 19.8% 19.3%

No 79.5% 58.4% 72.4% 93.6% 94.6% 81.3% 80.2% 80.7%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7i. Youth fitness and wellness programs

Yes 10.3% 24.7% 17.3% 4.5% 3.0% 10.7% 12.6% 11.8%

No 89.7% 75.3% 82.7% 95.5% 97.0% 89.3% 87.4% 88.2%

Q7j. Youth gymnastics programs

Yes 14.1% 25.3% 13.0% 3.5% 3.0% 8.5% 12.8% 10.9%

No 85.9% 74.7% 87.0% 96.5% 97.0% 91.5% 87.2% 89.1%

Q7k. Programs for teens

Yes 9.0% 10.8% 19.5% 6.4% 4.4% 11.5% 9.3% 10.2%

No 91.0% 89.2% 80.5% 93.6% 95.6% 88.5% 90.7% 89.8%

Q7l. Youth art, dance, performing arts

Yes 17.9% 27.7% 22.7% 7.4% 6.4% 15.7% 15.6% 15.6%

No 82.1% 72.3% 77.3% 92.6% 93.6% 84.3% 84.4% 84.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7m. Adult art, dance, performing arts

Yes 35.9% 31.3% 29.2% 33.2% 25.1% 24.2% 34.0% 29.8%

No 64.1% 68.7% 70.8% 66.8% 74.9% 75.8% 66.0% 70.2%

Q7n. Adult organized athletic programs

Yes 39.7% 33.1% 21.6% 27.2% 15.8% 24.5% 26.1% 25.4%

No 60.3% 66.9% 78.4% 72.8% 84.2% 75.5% 73.9% 74.6%

Q7o. Adult continuing education programs

Yes 34.6% 27.7% 34.6% 48.5% 33.0% 29.9% 40.3% 35.9%

No 65.4% 72.3% 65.4% 51.5% 67.0% 70.1% 59.7% 64.1%

Q7p. Adult day and weekend travel programs

Yes 19.2% 19.3% 23.2% 25.7% 24.6% 18.1% 26.7% 23.1%

No 80.8% 80.7% 76.8% 74.3% 75.4% 81.9% 73.3% 76.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7q. Adult fitness and wellness programs

Yes 44.9% 38.0% 41.6% 50.5% 43.8% 36.5% 49.2% 43.8%

No 55.1% 62.0% 58.4% 49.5% 56.2% 63.5% 50.8% 56.2%

Q7r. Programs for people with disabilities

Yes 9.0% 6.0% 7.6% 11.4% 14.3% 10.4% 9.5% 9.9%

No 91.0% 94.0% 92.4% 88.6% 85.7% 89.6% 90.5% 90.1%

Q7s. Indoor rental space

Yes 30.8% 21.1% 16.2% 12.9% 5.9% 15.4% 15.4% 15.4%

No 69.2% 78.9% 83.8% 87.1% 94.1% 84.6% 84.6% 84.6%

Q7t. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

Yes 75.6% 65.7% 63.8% 54.0% 46.8% 52.2% 63.6% 58.7%

No 24.4% 34.3% 36.2% 46.0% 53.2% 47.8% 36.4% 41.3%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7u. Outdoor public art

Yes 41.0% 48.8% 44.3% 44.1% 33.0% 37.6% 45.3% 42.0%

No 59.0% 51.2% 55.7% 55.9% 67.0% 62.4% 54.7% 58.0%

Q7v. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

Yes 32.1% 33.7% 28.1% 14.9% 9.9% 19.0% 23.9% 21.8%

No 67.9% 66.3% 71.9% 85.1% 90.1% 81.0% 76.1% 78.2%

Q7w. Nature programs/environmental education

Yes 39.7% 51.2% 37.3% 37.1% 27.1% 31.6% 42.0% 37.5%

No 60.3% 48.8% 62.7% 62.9% 72.9% 68.4% 58.0% 62.5%

Q7x. Farmers' Markets

Yes 84.6% 86.1% 81.1% 76.2% 64.0% 70.3% 81.1% 76.5%

No 15.4% 13.9% 18.9% 23.8% 36.0% 29.7% 18.9% 23.5%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below

by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7y. Programs with your pets

Yes 17.9% 25.9% 27.6% 21.8% 11.3% 17.3% 23.5% 20.8%

No 82.1% 74.1% 72.4% 78.2% 88.7% 82.7% 76.5% 79.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs

100% Met 26.3% 18.3% 17.2% 23.1% 27.3% 20.8% 20.0% 20.3%

75% Met 36.8% 23.3% 20.7% 23.1% 18.2% 25.0% 23.5% 24.1%

50% Met 21.1% 23.3% 34.5% 23.1% 27.3% 22.9% 28.2% 26.3%

25% Met 10.5% 21.7% 13.8% 23.1% 18.2% 16.7% 18.8% 18.0%

0% Met 5.3% 13.3% 13.8% 7.7% 9.1% 14.6% 9.4% 11.3%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs

100% Met 0.0% 20.0% 11.1% 14.3% 28.6% 15.8% 15.0% 15.4%

75% Met 40.0% 0.0% 11.1% 14.3% 14.3% 5.3% 20.0% 12.8%

50% Met 20.0% 30.0% 55.6% 14.3% 28.6% 36.8% 25.0% 30.8%

25% Met 20.0% 30.0% 0.0% 42.9% 14.3% 15.8% 30.0% 23.1%

0% Met 20.0% 20.0% 22.2% 14.3% 14.3% 26.3% 10.0% 17.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7c-. Water fitness programs

100% Met 0.0% 7.7% 7.1% 33.3% 0.0% 18.8% 7.1% 11.4%

75% Met 50.0% 0.0% 28.6% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 15.9%

50% Met 25.0% 30.8% 35.7% 22.2% 50.0% 31.3% 32.1% 31.8%

25% Met 0.0% 30.8% 14.3% 22.2% 25.0% 31.3% 14.3% 20.5%

0% Met 25.0% 30.8% 14.3% 22.2% 0.0% 18.8% 21.4% 20.5%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues

100% Met 0.0% 9.1% 8.3% 50.0% 0.0% 20.0% 3.3% 10.0%

75% Met 37.5% 27.3% 16.7% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 23.3% 24.0%

50% Met 37.5% 18.2% 50.0% 25.0% 50.0% 20.0% 40.0% 32.0%

25% Met 12.5% 22.7% 25.0% 0.0% 50.0% 20.0% 23.3% 22.0%

0% Met 12.5% 22.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.0% 10.0% 12.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7e-. Preschool programs

100% Met 25.0% 7.7% 8.3% 28.6% 28.6% 12.1% 15.9% 14.3%

75% Met 25.0% 20.5% 25.0% 28.6% 14.3% 21.2% 22.7% 22.1%

50% Met 25.0% 25.6% 25.0% 14.3% 14.3% 24.2% 22.7% 23.4%

25% Met 25.0% 17.9% 33.3% 14.3% 28.6% 21.2% 22.7% 22.1%

0% Met 0.0% 28.2% 8.3% 14.3% 14.3% 21.2% 15.9% 18.2%

Q7f-. Before and after school programs

100% Met 12.5% 12.1% 27.8% 12.5% 12.5% 14.7% 16.7% 15.8%

75% Met 25.0% 15.2% 11.1% 62.5% 25.0% 26.5% 16.7% 21.1%

50% Met 62.5% 27.3% 38.9% 0.0% 0.0% 23.5% 31.0% 27.6%

25% Met 0.0% 21.2% 16.7% 12.5% 50.0% 17.6% 23.8% 21.1%

0% Met 0.0% 24.2% 5.6% 12.5% 12.5% 17.6% 11.9% 14.5%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7g-. School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

100% Met 14.3% 12.9% 27.8% 14.3% 12.5% 12.5% 20.0% 16.7%

75% Met 14.3% 12.9% 5.6% 57.1% 25.0% 21.9% 12.5% 16.7%

50% Met 71.4% 22.6% 27.8% 0.0% 12.5% 18.8% 30.0% 25.0%

25% Met 0.0% 19.4% 33.3% 14.3% 37.5% 25.0% 22.5% 23.6%

0% Met 0.0% 32.3% 5.6% 14.3% 12.5% 21.9% 15.0% 18.1%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs

100% Met 18.2% 18.6% 23.8% 16.7% 28.6% 16.7% 23.1% 20.5%

75% Met 27.3% 30.2% 33.3% 33.3% 0.0% 25.0% 30.8% 28.4%

50% Met 36.4% 23.3% 28.6% 33.3% 28.6% 30.6% 25.0% 27.3%

25% Met 18.2% 14.0% 9.5% 16.7% 28.6% 19.4% 11.5% 14.8%

0% Met 0.0% 14.0% 4.8% 0.0% 14.3% 8.3% 9.6% 9.1%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 0.0% 7.4% 14.3% 20.0% 25.0% 12.5% 10.3% 11.1%

75% Met 16.7% 22.2% 23.8% 20.0% 0.0% 25.0% 17.9% 20.6%

50% Met 50.0% 37.0% 33.3% 40.0% 0.0% 33.3% 35.9% 34.9%

25% Met 33.3% 7.4% 23.8% 20.0% 75.0% 20.8% 20.5% 20.6%

0% Met 0.0% 25.9% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 15.4% 12.7%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs

100% Met 11.1% 0.0% 17.6% 33.3% 16.7% 17.4% 6.8% 10.4%

75% Met 22.2% 10.3% 11.8% 16.7% 0.0% 13.0% 11.4% 11.9%

50% Met 22.2% 17.2% 11.8% 16.7% 33.3% 8.7% 22.7% 17.9%

25% Met 44.4% 27.6% 29.4% 33.3% 33.3% 39.1% 27.3% 31.3%

0% Met 0.0% 44.8% 29.4% 0.0% 16.7% 21.7% 31.8% 28.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7k-. Programs for teens

100% Met 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 40.0% 14.3% 21.1% 15.8% 18.4%

75% Met 20.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 15.8% 7.9%

50% Met 60.0% 16.7% 14.3% 0.0% 57.1% 31.6% 21.1% 26.3%

25% Met 20.0% 50.0% 42.9% 60.0% 0.0% 31.6% 42.1% 36.8%

0% Met 0.0% 33.3% 7.1% 0.0% 14.3% 15.8% 5.3% 10.5%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 10.0% 6.3% 22.2% 14.3% 25.0% 10.7% 14.9% 13.3%

75% Met 30.0% 12.5% 16.7% 14.3% 0.0% 10.7% 17.0% 14.7%

50% Met 40.0% 25.0% 16.7% 14.3% 37.5% 25.0% 25.5% 25.3%

25% Met 20.0% 25.0% 38.9% 42.9% 25.0% 35.7% 25.5% 29.3%

0% Met 0.0% 31.3% 5.6% 14.3% 12.5% 17.9% 17.0% 17.3%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing arts

100% Met 0.0% 8.3% 22.2% 12.5% 16.7% 17.6% 8.0% 11.9%

75% Met 42.9% 25.0% 0.0% 12.5% 16.7% 17.6% 20.0% 19.0%

50% Met 28.6% 50.0% 44.4% 25.0% 33.3% 29.4% 44.0% 38.1%

25% Met 14.3% 8.3% 22.2% 37.5% 16.7% 23.5% 16.0% 19.0%

0% Met 14.3% 8.3% 11.1% 12.5% 16.7% 11.8% 12.0% 11.9%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic programs

100% Met 28.6% 0.0% 25.0% 20.0% 0.0% 8.3% 20.0% 13.6%

75% Met 14.3% 21.4% 8.3% 20.0% 16.7% 8.3% 25.0% 15.9%

50% Met 14.3% 28.6% 16.7% 40.0% 33.3% 25.0% 25.0% 25.0%

25% Met 28.6% 28.6% 41.7% 20.0% 33.3% 41.7% 20.0% 31.8%

0% Met 14.3% 21.4% 8.3% 0.0% 16.7% 16.7% 10.0% 13.6%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7o-. Adult continuing education programs

100% Met 14.3% 16.7% 30.8% 22.2% 16.7% 21.1% 21.4% 21.3%

75% Met 0.0% 25.0% 15.4% 11.1% 16.7% 10.5% 17.9% 14.9%

50% Met 28.6% 25.0% 23.1% 33.3% 0.0% 10.5% 32.1% 23.4%

25% Met 57.1% 16.7% 23.1% 22.2% 50.0% 42.1% 21.4% 29.8%

0% Met 0.0% 16.7% 7.7% 11.1% 16.7% 15.8% 7.1% 10.6%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend travel programs

100% Met 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 16.7% 13.3% 8.3% 11.1%

75% Met 50.0% 0.0% 12.5% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 11.1%

50% Met 0.0% 20.0% 12.5% 50.0% 16.7% 33.3% 8.3% 22.2%

25% Met 50.0% 20.0% 50.0% 16.7% 33.3% 26.7% 41.7% 33.3%

0% Met 0.0% 60.0% 0.0% 16.7% 33.3% 26.7% 16.7% 22.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness programs

100% Met 12.5% 0.0% 17.6% 22.2% 12.5% 10.0% 11.1% 10.8%

75% Met 37.5% 27.3% 11.8% 22.2% 12.5% 10.0% 26.7% 21.5%

50% Met 25.0% 27.3% 35.3% 22.2% 25.0% 35.0% 24.4% 27.7%

25% Met 12.5% 31.8% 35.3% 11.1% 37.5% 30.0% 28.9% 29.2%

0% Met 12.5% 13.6% 0.0% 22.2% 12.5% 15.0% 8.9% 10.8%

Q7r-. Programs for people with disabilities

100% Met 0.0% 0.0% 42.9% 33.3% 16.7% 8.3% 36.4% 21.7%

75% Met 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 33.3% 16.7% 16.7% 9.1% 13.0%

50% Met 100.0% 16.7% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.3% 18.2% 13.0%

25% Met 0.0% 33.3% 28.6% 33.3% 50.0% 41.7% 27.3% 34.8%

0% Met 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 25.0% 9.1% 17.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7s-. Indoor rental space

100% Met 0.0% 12.5% 44.4% 50.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.8% 20.5%

75% Met 22.2% 18.8% 22.2% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 20.8% 15.9%

50% Met 44.4% 18.8% 11.1% 0.0% 20.0% 25.0% 16.7% 20.5%

25% Met 33.3% 31.3% 22.2% 50.0% 40.0% 25.0% 37.5% 31.8%

0% Met 0.0% 18.8% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 20.0% 4.2% 11.4%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

100% Met 13.3% 22.7% 19.0% 14.3% 22.2% 19.4% 20.0% 19.8%

75% Met 53.3% 31.8% 42.9% 28.6% 11.1% 25.0% 41.7% 35.4%

50% Met 20.0% 29.5% 28.6% 14.3% 22.2% 25.0% 26.7% 26.0%

25% Met 13.3% 11.4% 9.5% 28.6% 33.3% 22.2% 10.0% 14.6%

0% Met 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 14.3% 11.1% 8.3% 1.7% 4.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7u-. Outdoor public art

100% Met 9.1% 4.0% 23.5% 22.2% 0.0% 12.0% 12.2% 12.1%

75% Met 36.4% 24.0% 17.6% 11.1% 50.0% 24.0% 24.4% 24.2%

50% Met 27.3% 44.0% 41.2% 22.2% 0.0% 32.0% 36.6% 34.8%

25% Met 27.3% 8.0% 17.6% 22.2% 50.0% 20.0% 17.1% 18.2%

0% Met 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 12.0% 9.8% 10.6%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

100% Met 16.7% 22.2% 28.6% 25.0% 0.0% 22.7% 20.0% 21.3%

75% Met 16.7% 44.4% 14.3% 50.0% 20.0% 18.2% 40.0% 29.8%

50% Met 50.0% 22.2% 57.1% 0.0% 40.0% 45.5% 28.0% 36.2%

25% Met 16.7% 5.6% 0.0% 25.0% 40.0% 9.1% 12.0% 10.6%

0% Met 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 2.1%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7w-. Nature programs/environmental education

100% Met 18.2% 5.9% 17.6% 14.3% 11.1% 15.4% 9.6% 11.5%

75% Met 9.1% 20.6% 11.8% 28.6% 44.4% 19.2% 21.2% 20.5%

50% Met 54.5% 41.2% 58.8% 14.3% 11.1% 38.5% 42.3% 41.0%

25% Met 9.1% 14.7% 11.8% 28.6% 11.1% 11.5% 15.4% 14.1%

0% Met 9.1% 17.6% 0.0% 14.3% 22.2% 15.4% 11.5% 12.8%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets

100% Met 47.1% 43.6% 42.3% 27.3% 27.3% 37.2% 42.9% 40.8%

75% Met 35.3% 36.4% 26.9% 36.4% 18.2% 27.9% 35.1% 32.5%

50% Met 0.0% 10.9% 15.4% 18.2% 18.2% 16.3% 9.1% 11.7%

25% Met 5.9% 7.3% 11.5% 9.1% 27.3% 14.0% 7.8% 10.0%

0% Met 11.8% 1.8% 3.8% 9.1% 9.1% 4.7% 5.2% 5.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet

Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=142 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q7y-. Programs with your pets

100% Met 66.7% 16.7% 0.0% 33.3% 25.0% 23.1% 21.1% 21.9%

75% Met 0.0% 16.7% 50.0% 16.7% 25.0% 15.4% 26.3% 21.9%

50% Met 33.3% 8.3% 16.7% 0.0% 25.0% 7.7% 15.8% 12.5%

25% Met 0.0% 25.0% 16.7% 50.0% 25.0% 30.8% 21.1% 25.0%

0% Met 0.0% 33.3% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 23.1% 15.8% 18.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35

Ages 35 to 44

Ages 45 to 54

Ages 55 to 64

Ages 65+

Male

Female

Total 9.2% 19.5% 21.8% 23.8% 23.9% 42.8% 57.2% 100.0% Q8. Top choice Youth learn to swim programs 12.9% 52.9% 20.0% 4.3% 10.0% 37.1% 62.9% 8.2%

Adult learn to swim programs 21.4% 19.0% 31.0% 19.0% 9.5% 42.9% 57.1% 4.9% Water fitness programs 8.8% 8.8% 17.5% 35.0% 27.5% 33.8% 66.3% 9.4% Tennis lessons & leagues 15.1% 26.4% 37.7% 17.0% 1.9% 41.5% 58.5% 6.2% Preschool programs 23.2% 48.2% 16.1% 5.4% 5.4% 39.3% 60.7% 6.6% Before & after school programs 4.0% 44.0% 30.0% 8.0% 10.0% 48.0% 52.0% 5.9%

School break programs (fall, winter, spring)

12.2%

39.0%

26.8%

7.3%

9.8%

51.2%

48.8%

4.8%

Youth athletic programs 6.0% 46.4% 34.5% 7.1% 4.8% 42.9% 57.1% 9.9% Youth fitness & wellness programs 4.8% 42.9% 28.6% 14.3% 9.5% 47.6% 52.4% 2.5%

Youth gymnastics programs 0.0% 53.6% 32.1% 14.3% 0.0% 25.0% 75.0% 3.3% Programs for teens 4.5% 4.5% 59.1% 13.6% 13.6% 45.5% 54.5% 2.6% Youth art, dance, performing arts 8.1% 37.8% 29.7% 10.8% 10.8% 40.5% 59.5% 4.4% Adult art, dance, performing arts 10.6% 16.0% 22.3% 28.7% 21.3% 37.2% 62.8% 11.1%

Adult organized athletic programs

18.1%

19.4%

12.5%

30.6%

18.1%

47.2%

52.8%

8.5%

Adult continuing education programs

5.4%

10.2%

19.7%

36.7%

26.5%

31.3%

68.7%

17.3%

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Adult day & weekend programs 3.8% 12.5% 23.8% 23.8% 33.8% 30.0% 70.0% 9.4% Adult fitness & wellness programs 7.8% 10.8% 19.1% 34.8% 25.5% 37.7% 62.3% 24.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35

Ages 35 to 44

Ages 45 to 54

Ages 55 to 64

Ages 65+

Male

Female

Q8. Top choice (Cont.) Programs for people with disabilities

5.3%

2.6%

7.9%

28.9%

52.6%

44.7%

55.3%

4.5%

Indoor rental space 31.3% 25.0% 6.3% 25.0% 6.3% 50.0% 50.0% 1.9%

Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades, etc.

13.5%

19.1%

23.2%

20.7%

22.3%

38.2%

61.8%

37.5%

Outdoor public art 6.9% 16.4% 27.6% 26.7% 22.4% 47.4% 52.6% 13.6% Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc.

19.1%

36.8%

25.0%

7.4%

11.8%

41.2%

58.8%

8.0%

Nature programs/environmental education

11.1%

23.0%

20.0%

27.4%

17.0%

40.7%

59.3%

15.9%

Farmers' Markets 10.8% 19.1% 25.1% 25.9% 18.7% 40.9% 59.1% 53.5% Programs with your pets 10.3% 23.4% 29.0% 26.2% 10.3% 35.5% 64.5% 12.6% None chosen 5.3% 13.2% 13.8% 23.0% 40.1% 52.0% 48.0% 17.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities?

Newspaper 35.9% 34.9% 44.9% 59.4% 63.5% 55.5% 45.9% 50.0%

City of Alexandria Website 50.0% 48.8% 51.4% 50.0% 20.2% 37.9% 45.3% 42.1%

Internet 21.8% 19.9% 17.3% 14.9% 7.4% 15.7% 14.6% 15.1%

City Newsletter (E-News) 9.0% 14.5% 23.2% 18.3% 14.8% 17.6% 16.5% 16.9%

Program fliers/registration

forms

19.2%

22.3%

22.7%

21.3%

22.2%

20.3%

23.7%

22.2%

From friends & neighbors 57.7% 48.2% 49.7% 43.1% 47.8% 45.9% 49.4% 47.9%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

30.8%

18.1%

9.7%

5.9%

3.4%

8.2%

12.8%

10.8%

Meetings offered by City of

Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

3.8%

1.2%

2.2%

3.0%

5.4%

3.6%

2.9%

3.2%

Recreation brochure/program guide

25.6%

41.6%

41.6%

39.1%

36.0%

32.4%

41.8%

37.8%

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural

Activities?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? (Cont.)

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

5.1%

2.4%

5.4%

3.5%

5.4%

4.9%

3.7%

4.2%

Cable Television 11.5% 4.2% 3.8% 7.9% 8.9% 9.6% 5.3% 7.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

24.4%

20.5%

23.2%

21.3%

27.6%

20.9%

25.5%

23.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

6.4%

6.0%

7.0%

6.9%

5.9%

6.0%

7.2%

6.7%

Schools 3.8% 10.2% 14.6% 5.0% 2.5% 6.3% 8.0% 7.3%

E-mail bulletins 6.4% 11.4% 14.6% 12.4% 11.3% 11.5% 11.7% 11.6%

None chosen 1.3% 2.4% 2.7% 3.5% 5.4% 4.4% 2.5% 3.3%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q10. Top choice

Newspaper 17.9% 17.5% 31.9% 44.1% 47.3% 38.2% 31.5% 34.4%

City of Alexandria Website 43.6% 44.6% 47.0% 39.1% 20.7% 37.4% 37.9% 37.6%

Internet 23.1% 17.5% 12.4% 14.4% 8.9% 16.2% 12.1% 13.9%

City Newsletter (E-News) 21.8% 26.5% 28.1% 27.2% 16.3% 25.3% 23.0% 24.0%

Program fliers/registration

forms

11.5%

24.1%

13.0%

17.3%

16.3%

15.1%

18.7%

17.2%

From friends & neighbors 21.8% 15.7% 16.8% 10.4% 16.7% 18.1% 13.0% 15.2%

Social media (Facebook,

Twitter, etc.)

41.0%

19.9%

8.1%

6.4%

3.9%

10.2%

13.6%

12.1%

Meetings offered by City of

Alexandria Dept. of Parks,

Recreation & Cultural

Activities

1.3%

0.6%

1.1%

0.5%

2.5%

1.9%

0.6%

1.2%

Recreation brochure/program guide

23.1%

42.2%

35.7%

33.7%

33.5%

28.6%

39.1%

34.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information

regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q10. Top choice (Cont.)

Conversations with Parks/Rec

staff

1.3%

1.2%

1.1%

1.0%

2.0%

2.2%

0.6%

1.3%

Cable Television 3.8% 5.4% 8.1% 5.9% 6.4% 10.2% 3.3% 6.2%

Neigborhood/civic

newsletters

21.8%

11.4%

15.7%

15.3%

19.2%

13.7%

18.5%

16.5%

Recreation center bulletin

boards

2.6%

0.6%

2.7%

1.0%

2.0%

1.1%

2.3%

1.8%

Schools 0.0% 8.4% 6.5% 1.5% 0.5% 3.0% 4.1% 3.6%

E-mail bulletins 37.2% 27.1% 33.0% 31.2% 22.2% 25.8% 31.3% 28.9%

None chosen 2.6% 2.4% 5.4% 7.9% 16.3% 8.0% 7.8% 7.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11a. Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 52.9% 48.7% 45.2% 56.9% 48.0% 48.1% 51.6% 50.1%

Somewhat Important 39.7% 46.7% 45.8% 34.7% 37.5% 41.4% 40.8% 41.1%

Not Important 7.4% 4.6% 9.0% 8.4% 14.5% 10.4% 7.6% 8.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11b. Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

Very Important 22.4% 26.7% 34.2% 22.2% 19.5% 25.0% 26.2% 25.7%

Somewhat Important 52.2% 53.4% 36.2% 43.7% 45.1% 44.3% 45.7% 45.1%

Not Important 25.4% 19.9% 29.5% 34.2% 35.3% 30.7% 28.1% 29.2%

Q11c. Improve existing walking, hiking and biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 70.1% 63.8% 65.3% 64.8% 53.5% 62.5% 63.4% 63.1%

Somewhat Important 23.4% 34.4% 29.3% 29.1% 34.0% 30.3% 30.8% 30.6%

Not Important 6.5% 1.9% 5.4% 6.0% 12.6% 7.1% 5.7% 6.3%

Q11d. Improve existing swimming pools

Very Important 42.0% 49.6% 45.0% 34.2% 27.0% 30.5% 45.6% 39.4%

Somewhat Important 39.1% 32.6% 32.5% 42.1% 43.8% 37.9% 37.6% 37.7%

Not Important 18.8% 17.8% 22.5% 23.7% 29.2% 31.6% 16.8% 22.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 20.0% 13.5% 26.2% 18.5% 19.1% 23.4% 17.0% 19.7%

Somewhat Important 45.0% 54.0% 39.6% 38.4% 40.5% 38.9% 46.4% 43.2%

Not Important 35.0% 32.5% 34.2% 43.0% 40.5% 37.7% 36.5% 37.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 27.7% 29.5% 34.5% 31.1% 29.3% 30.8% 31.2% 31.0%

Somewhat Important 50.8% 50.8% 33.8% 41.1% 40.6% 36.5% 46.5% 42.4%

Not Important 21.5% 19.7% 31.7% 27.8% 30.1% 32.7% 22.3% 26.6%

Q11g. Improve existing marina facilities

Very Important 24.6% 20.3% 24.0% 18.5% 21.4% 21.0% 22.0% 21.5%

Somewhat Important 27.7% 35.0% 35.2% 39.0% 28.6% 33.1% 34.4% 33.8%

Not Important 47.7% 44.7% 40.8% 42.5% 50.0% 46.0% 43.6% 44.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf

Very Important 1.9% 16.5% 13.8% 10.4% 8.6% 12.5% 10.7% 11.5%

Somewhat Important 17.3% 22.0% 23.9% 16.8% 17.1% 17.6% 21.0% 19.6%

Not Important 80.8% 61.5% 62.4% 72.8% 74.3% 69.9% 68.3% 69.0%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields

Very Important 29.9% 30.3% 29.5% 21.9% 23.7% 24.2% 28.9% 27.0%

Somewhat Important 34.3% 36.4% 38.8% 32.2% 34.4% 37.3% 33.8% 35.2%

Not Important 35.8% 33.3% 31.7% 45.9% 42.0% 38.5% 37.3% 37.8%

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats and views

Very Important 47.1% 53.1% 63.4% 64.5% 49.1% 52.6% 59.1% 56.4%

Somewhat Important 31.4% 37.1% 23.5% 25.6% 30.2% 32.5% 27.0% 29.3%

Not Important 21.4% 9.8% 13.1% 9.9% 20.8% 14.9% 13.9% 14.3%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11k. Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks

Very Important 30.9% 47.3% 45.5% 50.9% 43.3% 43.7% 45.6% 44.8%

Somewhat Important 44.1% 36.3% 32.4% 31.7% 28.7% 33.5% 34.5% 34.1%

Not Important 25.0% 16.4% 22.1% 17.4% 28.0% 22.9% 19.9% 21.1%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop athletic fields

Very Important 6.5% 16.9% 20.1% 11.4% 14.1% 14.5% 15.1% 14.8%

Somewhat Important 38.7% 40.3% 26.1% 40.9% 39.1% 34.9% 38.4% 36.9%

Not Important 54.8% 42.7% 53.7% 47.7% 46.9% 50.6% 46.6% 48.3%

Q11m. Develop new swimming pools

Very Important 29.9% 43.8% 32.4% 30.7% 21.6% 25.0% 37.0% 32.1%

Somewhat Important 31.3% 24.0% 30.3% 32.0% 32.8% 33.2% 27.6% 29.9%

Not Important 38.8% 32.2% 37.3% 37.3% 45.5% 41.8% 35.4% 38.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that connect parks

Very Important 56.8% 57.7% 61.6% 53.7% 48.7% 55.5% 56.0% 55.8%

Somewhat Important 29.7% 32.7% 29.6% 31.4% 28.0% 29.4% 30.8% 30.2%

Not Important 13.5% 9.6% 8.8% 14.9% 23.3% 15.2% 13.2% 14.0%

Q11o. Develop new special event/performance venue

Very Important 24.6% 27.5% 32.9% 18.7% 21.1% 28.4% 23.3% 25.3%

Somewhat Important 41.5% 32.4% 38.4% 45.8% 36.8% 35.2% 40.4% 38.3%

Not Important 33.8% 40.1% 28.8% 35.5% 42.1% 36.4% 36.3% 36.3%

Q11p. Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts

Very Important 15.9% 11.2% 14.7% 12.8% 13.9% 16.9% 11.1% 13.5%

Somewhat Important 36.5% 29.1% 30.1% 25.7% 30.3% 28.6% 30.1% 29.5%

Not Important 47.6% 59.7% 55.1% 61.5% 55.7% 54.5% 58.8% 57.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding

number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q11q. Develop new indoor recreation facilities

Very Important 19.4% 22.0% 23.6% 21.3% 22.1% 21.6% 22.3% 22.0%

Somewhat Important 41.8% 39.7% 27.9% 34.8% 32.8% 32.3% 36.6% 34.8%

Not Important 38.8% 38.3% 48.6% 43.9% 45.0% 46.1% 41.1% 43.2%

Q11r. Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental)

Very Important 33.9% 23.7% 17.3% 19.0% 23.1% 22.2% 22.3% 22.3%

Somewhat Important 29.0% 30.4% 36.7% 25.9% 27.6% 30.7% 28.8% 29.6%

Not Important 37.1% 45.9% 46.0% 55.1% 49.3% 47.1% 48.9% 48.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. Top choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

15.4%

16.9%

11.4%

11.4%

10.8%

12.1%

13.2%

12.7%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

1.3%

3.0%

3.2%

2.0%

4.4%

4.4%

1.9%

2.9%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

15.4%

15.7%

15.1%

18.3%

19.2%

19.8%

15.0%

17.1%

Improve existing swimming

pools

3.8%

6.6%

7.6%

5.0%

4.9%

4.1%

7.2%

5.9%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

2.6%

0.6%

2.2%

1.0%

0.5%

1.4%

1.2%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

0.0%

1.2%

2.2%

1.0%

2.5%

1.6%

1.4%

1.5%

Improve existing marina

facilities

3.8%

1.8%

2.2%

3.5%

1.0%

2.5%

2.1%

2.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

1.2%

0.5%

1.0%

0.5%

0.5%

0.8%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 1.3% 3.0% 2.2% 1.0% 1.5% 1.4% 2.3% 1.9%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

9.0%

15.1%

15.7%

21.3%

11.8%

12.4%

17.3%

15.2%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

1.3%

2.4%

2.2%

1.0%

0.5%

1.1%

1.6%

1.4%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

0.0%

1.8%

1.6%

0.0%

0.5%

1.4%

0.4%

0.8%

Develop new swimming pools 7.7% 10.8% 4.9% 5.9% 1.0% 4.4% 6.4% 5.5%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

17.9%

8.4%

8.1%

7.9%

6.4%

9.6%

7.6%

8.5%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

5.1%

0.6%

3.8%

0.5%

1.5%

1.9%

1.9%

1.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. Top choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.3%

0.0%

0.5%

0.5%

1.0%

1.1%

0.2%

0.6%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

1.3%

1.2%

1.1%

4.0%

2.5%

1.9%

2.3%

2.1%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

3.8%

1.8%

1.6%

1.0%

2.0%

1.6%

1.9%

1.8%

None chosen 9.0% 7.8% 14.1% 13.9% 27.6% 16.8% 15.4% 16.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 2nd choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

6.4%

5.4%

5.4%

10.9%

6.9%

7.7%

6.6%

7.1%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

3.8%

3.6%

3.8%

2.0%

1.0%

3.0%

2.7%

2.8%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

17.9%

13.3%

14.1%

14.9%

10.3%

12.9%

13.8%

13.4%

Improve existing swimming

pools

5.1%

7.2%

5.4%

6.9%

2.5%

4.1%

6.2%

5.3%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.3%

1.8%

1.6%

1.0%

2.5%

2.5%

1.0%

1.6%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

3.8%

4.8%

5.4%

2.5%

3.9%

3.3%

4.7%

4.1%

Improve existing marina

facilities

2.6%

4.8%

2.2%

1.5%

2.5%

3.0%

2.5%

2.7%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

3.0%

1.1%

1.0%

0.0%

1.9%

0.4%

1.1%

Provide lighted athletic fields 3.8% 1.2% 3.2% 1.0% 2.0% 1.9% 2.3% 2.1%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

9.0%

8.4%

9.7%

7.9%

10.3%

10.2%

8.0%

8.9%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

6.4%

7.8%

9.2%

11.9%

9.4%

6.9%

10.9%

9.2%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

0.0%

0.6%

0.5%

1.0%

2.0%

1.6%

0.6%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 1.3% 7.2% 4.9% 3.0% 1.0% 2.5% 4.5% 3.6%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

14.1%

13.3%

11.4%

10.9%

7.9%

12.4%

9.9%

10.9%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

6.4%

2.4%

2.7%

2.5%

1.0%

1.6%

3.3%

2.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 2nd choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

2.6%

0.6%

1.6%

1.5%

2.0%

2.2%

1.0%

1.5%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

2.6%

3.0%

1.6%

0.5%

2.0%

1.4%

2.1%

1.8%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

3.8%

1.8%

1.1%

1.5%

0.5%

1.1%

1.6%

1.4%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 3rd choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

3.8%

4.8%

3.8%

8.9%

5.9%

6.3%

5.3%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

2.6%

3.0%

4.9%

2.0%

3.0%

2.7%

3.5%

3.2%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

21.8%

7.8%

10.8%

8.4%

6.4%

7.4%

11.3%

9.6%

Improve existing swimming

pools

6.4%

7.2%

2.2%

2.0%

0.0%

3.3%

2.7%

2.9%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

1.3%

1.2%

3.8%

2.0%

2.0%

3.3%

1.2%

2.1%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

2.6%

1.2%

4.9%

5.4%

4.4%

3.6%

4.1%

3.9%

Improve existing marina

facilities

1.3%

3.6%

1.6%

1.5%

2.0%

1.6%

2.3%

2.0%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

1.8%

1.1%

0.5%

0.0%

1.1%

0.4%

0.7%

Provide lighted athletic fields 1.3% 6.0% 2.2% 3.5% 1.0% 3.0% 2.7% 2.8%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

9.0%

9.0%

9.2%

12.4%

8.9%

10.4%

9.5%

9.9%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

6.4%

10.2%

3.8%

6.9%

6.4%

7.4%

6.0%

6.6%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

0.0%

0.6%

2.7%

0.5%

1.0%

1.1%

1.0%

1.1%

Develop new swimming pools 6.4% 6.6% 4.9% 4.0% 4.4% 4.7% 5.1% 4.9%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

7.7%

10.8%

14.6%

9.9%

8.4%

10.7%

10.7%

10.7%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

5.1%

4.2%

2.2%

2.5%

2.0%

2.5%

3.1%

2.8%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 3rd choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

3.8%

1.2%

2.7%

1.5%

0.0%

2.5%

0.8%

1.5%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

5.1%

4.2%

2.2%

0.5%

1.5%

1.4%

2.9%

2.2%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

5.1%

1.8%

2.7%

2.0%

1.5%

2.2%

2.3%

2.2%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 4th choice

Improve existing passive use

neighborhood parks

6.4%

5.4%

4.3%

6.4%

6.4%

5.2%

6.2%

5.8%

Improve existing athletic

fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

7.7%

3.6%

0.0%

3.5%

0.0%

1.9%

2.5%

2.2%

Improve existing walking,

hiking & biking trails that

connect parks

9.0%

5.4%

8.1%

9.4%

6.4%

7.7%

7.4%

7.5%

Improve existing swimming

pools

7.7%

2.4%

4.3%

1.5%

2.5%

1.9%

4.1%

3.2%

Improve existing volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

5.1%

0.6%

1.6%

1.0%

0.5%

1.4%

1.2%

1.3%

Improve existing indoor

recreation facilities

5.1%

3.0%

3.2%

2.5%

2.0%

1.9%

3.5%

2.8%

Improve existing marina

facilities

0.0%

0.6%

2.2%

3.5%

2.5%

1.6%

2.5%

2.1%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Convert natural turf athletic

fields to synthetic turf

0.0%

0.0%

0.5%

0.5%

0.0%

0.3%

0.2%

0.2%

Provide lighted athletic fields 1.3% 0.6% 2.7% 1.5% 2.0% 1.9% 1.4% 1.6%

Purchase land to preserve

natural areas, wildlife habitats

& views

11.5%

8.4%

7.6%

5.4%

4.9%

7.1%

6.6%

6.8%

Purchase land to develop

passive use neighborhood

parks

2.6%

4.2%

4.3%

5.9%

4.9%

5.8%

3.7%

4.6%

Purchase land to develop

athletic fields

2.6%

1.8%

0.0%

2.5%

1.0%

1.6%

1.2%

1.4%

Develop new swimming pools 1.3% 8.4% 3.2% 2.5% 3.0% 3.0% 4.3% 3.8%

Develop new walking, hiking &

biking trails that connect

parks

9.0%

12.7%

11.9%

7.4%

9.4%

11.0%

9.3%

10.0%

Develop new special event/

performance venue

2.6%

8.4%

7.0%

4.0%

1.5%

5.8%

4.3%

4.9%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? (Top four)

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q12. 4th choice (Cont.)

Develop new volleyball,

basketball & tennis courts

0.0%

0.0%

2.7%

0.5%

0.0%

1.4%

0.2%

0.7%

Develop new indoor

recreation facilities

5.1%

4.2%

5.4%

2.5%

2.0%

3.6%

3.5%

3.5%

Develop space for large

gatherings (picnics, rental)

6.4%

4.8%

2.2%

2.0%

4.4%

3.3%

3.9%

3.6%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

Very Aware 5.1% 1.2% 5.9% 5.0% 10.8% 4.4% 7.2% 6.0%

Somewhat Aware 24.4% 33.1% 41.1% 44.6% 42.4% 41.2% 37.9% 39.3%

Not Aware 70.5% 65.7% 53.0% 50.5% 46.8% 54.4% 54.9% 54.7%

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Respondent Age and Gender

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

N=850 Q15. What is your age? Q16. Your gender: Total

Under 35 Ages 35 to 44 Ages 45 to 54 Ages 55 to 64 Ages 65+ Male Female

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance & quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

Very Satisfied 2.6% 6.0% 7.0% 9.4% 7.9% 7.1% 7.4% 7.3%

Satisfied 61.5% 43.4% 41.6% 49.5% 43.3% 45.1% 46.5% 45.9%

Neutral 24.4% 34.3% 31.9% 23.3% 30.0% 28.8% 29.4% 29.2%

Dissatisfied 6.4% 9.6% 11.4% 13.4% 8.9% 11.5% 10.1% 10.7%

Very Dissatisfied 2.6% 1.8% 4.9% 1.5% 2.5% 2.5% 2.7% 2.6%

Don't Know 2.6% 4.8% 3.2% 3.0% 7.4% 4.9% 3.9% 4.4%

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Weighted Data

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City of Alexandria: Weighted Data

Methodology

The process of weighting involves emphasizing the contribution of some aspects of a set of data to a final effect or

result, giving them more weight in the analysis. That is, rather than each variable in the data contributing equally

to the final result, some data are adjusted to contribute more than others. ETC Institute used weighting for

allowance or adjustment of the race and ethnicity demographic data in order to take account of the specific

demographics from the US census data in a the City of Alexandria.

The following is a table shows the percentage of respondents in Alexandria based on the (1) US Census, (2)

Un-weighted Data and (3) Weighted Data.

2010 US Census

Non-weighted

Data Weighted Data

Hispanic 16.80% 10.80% 16%

African American/Black 23.20% 14% 23%

White/Caucasian 66.20% 77.30% 67.30%

Asian 7.40% 4.60% 6.90%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

Islander 0.20% 0.60% 0.20%

Other Race 5.60% 6.00% 9.80%

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Q1. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are:

Mean Sum

number 2.22 1881

Q1. Under age 5 0.15 125

Ages 5-9 0.13 109

Ages 10-14 0.10 85

Ages 15-19 0.08 65

Ages 20-24 0.07 58

Ages 25-34 0.20 171

Ages 35-44 0.37 314

Ages 45-54 0.36 302

Ages 55-64 0.37 317

Ages 65-74 0.25 209

Ages 75+ 0.15 126

Q2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12

months?

Q2. Have you or members of your household

visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during

the last 12 months? Number Percent

1=Yes 682 80.3 %

2=No 167 19.7 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have

visited?

Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical

condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks

you have visited? Number Percent

1=Excellent 158 23.2 %

2=Good 412 60.4 %

3=Fair 102 15.0 %

4=Poor 8 1.2 %

9=Don't Know 2 0.3 %

Total 682 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural programs

or special events offered by the City of Alexandria during the past 12 months?

Q3. Have you or other members of your

household participated in any recreational or

cultural programs or special events offered by the

City of Alexandria during the past 12 months? Number Percent

1=Yes 387 45.6 %

2=No 462 54.4 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events

offered by the City of Alexandria have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12

months?

Q3a. Approximately how many different

recreational programs, cultural programs or

special events offered by the City of Alexandria

have you or members of your household

participated in over the past 12 months? Number Percent

1=1 program 88 22.7 %

2=2 to 3 programs 206 53.2 %

3=4 to 6 programs 69 17.8 %

4=7 to 10 programs 12 3.1 %

5=11 or more programs 7 1.8 %

9=Don't know 5 1.3 %

Total 387 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members of your

household have participated?

Q3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the

programs or events in which you and members of

your household have participated? Number Percent

1=Excellent 128 33.1 %

2=Good 229 59.2 %

3=Fair 30 7.8 %

Total 387 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities?

Q4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor

parks and recreation facilities? Number Percent

1=Car 671 79.0 %

2=Bike 183 21.6 %

3=Walk 562 66.2 %

4=Public transportation 79 9.3 %

9=Not provided 30 3.5 %

Total 1525

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 1525

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 1.8

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks,

recreation, or cultural facilities listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

(N=849)

Yes No

1 2

Q5a. Walking trails 79.4% 20.6%

Q5b. Biking trails 50.6% 49.4%

Q5c. Running/walking track 47.5% 52.5%

Q5d. Natural areas and wildlife habitats 66.3% 33.7%

Q5e. Picnic shelters/areas 48.4% 51.6%

Q5f. Playgrounds 37.5% 62.5%

Q5g. Community gardens 31.1% 68.9%

Q5h. Fishing areas 19.7% 80.3%

Q5i. Marina/waterfront 47.1% 52.9%

Q5j. Fenced dog exercise areas 29.0% 71.0%

Q5k. Unfenced dog exercise areas 16.5% 83.5%

Q5l. Outdoor swimming pools 38.4% 61.6%

Q5m. Water spray parks 27.6% 72.4%

Q5n. Outdoor fitness station 27.7% 72.3%

Q5o. Outdoor basketball courts 20.8% 79.2%

Q5p. Outdoor volleyball courts 13.3% 86.7%

Q5q. Outdoor tennis courts 29.3% 70.7%

Q5r. Soccer/lacrosse fields 21.6% 78.4%

Q5s. Field hockey/rugby fields 7.7% 92.3%

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Q5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks,

recreation, or cultural facilities listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

Yes No

1 2

Q5t. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 12.6% 87.4%

Q5u. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 13.5% 86.5%

Q5v. Football fields 9.5% 90.5%

Q5w. Skateboard parks 10.0% 90.0%

Q5x. Outdoor performance space 32.5% 67.5%

Q5y. Outdoor rental space 21.7% 78.3%

Q5(1). Indoor swimming pool 49.4% 50.6%

Q5(2). Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 53.1% 46.9%

Q5(3). Indoor performance/art facilities 35.7% 64.3%

Q5(4). Racquetball/squash courts 12.5% 87.5%

Q5(5). Facilities for people with

disabilities 17.1% 82.9%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household.

(N=849)

Don't

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Know

5 4 3 2 1 9

Q5a-. Walking trails 28.0% 34.5% 21.8% 9.3% 1.8% 4.6%

Q5b-. Biking trails 25.3% 34.4% 21.4% 11.2% 2.6% 5.1%

Q5c-. Running/walking track 22.7% 28.4% 21.2% 13.6% 8.6% 5.4%

Q5d-. Natural areas and wildlife habitats 19.9% 28.2% 28.9% 12.9% 4.3% 5.9%

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas 24.3% 28.2% 27.3% 11.4% 4.1% 4.6%

Q5f-. Playgrounds 29.2% 31.1% 26.7% 5.3% 3.1% 4.4%

Q5g-. Community gardens 11.0% 18.9% 27.7% 18.9% 15.5% 8.0%

Q5h-. Fishing areas 10.2% 19.8% 19.8% 24.6% 19.8% 6.0%

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront 30.3% 31.0% 19.8% 8.5% 4.5% 6.0%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise areas 19.5% 27.2% 24.8% 16.7% 5.7% 6.1%

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise areas 13.6% 20.7% 25.7% 17.9% 16.4% 5.7%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools 17.8% 19.0% 19.6% 21.5% 16.6% 5.5%

Q5m-. Water spray parks 15.4% 14.5% 14.5% 20.9% 28.2% 6.4%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station 8.5% 17.0% 25.5% 20.4% 23.4% 5.1%

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball courts 21.9% 27.0% 21.9% 13.5% 10.1% 5.6%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball courts 10.4% 28.7% 20.9% 20.9% 13.0% 6.1%

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts 24.5% 28.5% 20.1% 14.9% 7.2% 4.8%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields 29.0% 25.1% 16.9% 14.8% 9.3% 4.9%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household.

Don't

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Know

5 4 3 2 1 9

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields 26.2% 12.3% 18.5% 15.4% 15.4% 12.3%

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 17.6% 18.5% 23.1% 14.8% 16.7% 9.3%

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 22.6% 25.2% 22.6% 10.4% 12.2% 7.0%

Q5v-. Football fields 17.3% 21.0% 24.7% 11.1% 17.3% 8.6%

Q5w-. Skateboard parks 12.9% 17.6% 20.0% 16.5% 21.2% 11.8%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance space 13.4% 30.7% 24.9% 12.6% 10.5% 7.9%

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space 17.9% 19.6% 20.7% 20.1% 15.2% 6.5%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool 20.0% 18.9% 24.8% 15.5% 14.3% 6.4%

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 16.2% 20.6% 28.5% 14.8% 13.7% 6.2%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/art facilities 14.2% 23.8% 26.7% 13.5% 13.5% 8.3%

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash courts 7.5% 19.8% 22.6% 19.8% 20.8% 9.4%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people with

disabilities 13.1% 22.1% 25.5% 13.1% 16.6% 9.7%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

(N=849)

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met

5 4 3 2 1

Q5a-. Walking trails 29.3% 36.2% 22.8% 9.8% 1.9%

Q5b-. Biking trails 26.7% 36.3% 22.5% 11.8% 2.7%

Q5c-. Running/walking track 24.0% 30.0% 22.5% 14.4% 9.1%

Q5d-. Natural areas and wildlife habitats 21.1% 29.9% 30.7% 13.7% 4.5%

Q5e-. Picnic shelters/areas 25.5% 29.6% 28.6% 12.0% 4.3%

Q5f-. Playgrounds 30.6% 32.6% 28.0% 5.6% 3.3%

Q5g-. Community gardens 11.9% 20.6% 30.0% 20.6% 16.9%

Q5h-. Fishing areas 10.8% 21.0% 21.0% 26.1% 21.0%

Q5i-. Marina/waterfront 32.2% 33.0% 21.0% 9.0% 4.8%

Q5j-. Fenced dog exercise areas 20.8% 29.0% 26.4% 17.7% 6.1%

Q5k-. Unfenced dog exercise areas 14.4% 22.0% 27.3% 18.9% 17.4%

Q5l-. Outdoor swimming pools 18.8% 20.1% 20.8% 22.7% 17.5%

Q5m-. Water spray parks 16.4% 15.5% 15.5% 22.4% 30.1%

Q5n-. Outdoor fitness station 9.0% 17.9% 26.9% 21.5% 24.7%

Q5o-. Outdoor basketball courts 23.2% 28.6% 23.2% 14.3% 10.7%

Q5p-. Outdoor volleyball courts 11.1% 30.6% 22.2% 22.2% 13.9%

Q5q-. Outdoor tennis courts 25.7% 30.0% 21.1% 15.6% 7.6%

Q5r-. Soccer/lacrosse fields 30.5% 26.4% 17.8% 15.5% 9.8%

Q5s-. Field hockey/rugby fields 29.8% 14.0% 21.1% 17.5% 17.5%

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Q5. If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met

5 4 3 2 1

Q5t-. Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 19.4% 20.4% 25.5% 16.3% 18.4%

Q5u-. Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 24.3% 27.1% 24.3% 11.2% 13.1%

Q5v-. Football fields 18.9% 23.0% 27.0% 12.2% 18.9%

Q5w-. Skateboard parks 14.7% 20.0% 22.7% 18.7% 24.0%

Q5x-. Outdoor performance space 14.5% 33.3% 27.1% 13.7% 11.4%

Q5y-. Outdoor rental space 19.2% 20.9% 22.1% 21.5% 16.3%

Q5(1)-. Indoor swimming pool 21.4% 20.2% 26.5% 16.6% 15.3%

Q5(2)-. Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 17.2% 21.9% 30.4% 15.8% 14.6%

Q5(3)-. Indoor performance/art facilities 15.5% 25.9% 29.1% 14.7% 14.7%

Q5(4)-. Racquetball/squash courts 8.3% 21.9% 25.0% 21.9% 22.9%

Q5(5)-. Facilities for people with disabilities 14.5% 24.4% 28.2% 14.5% 18.3%

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. Top choice Number Percent

A=Walking trails 229 27.0 %

B=Biking trails 69 8.1 %

C=Running/walking track 33 3.9 %

D=Natural areas & wildlife habitats 42 4.9 %

E=Picnic shelters/areas 5 0.6 %

F=Playgrounds 56 6.6 %

G=Community gardens 9 1.1 %

H=Fishing areas 4 0.5 %

I=Marina/waterfront 31 3.7 %

J=Fenced dog exercise areas 39 4.6 %

K=Unfenced dog exercise areas 8 0.9 %

L=Outdoor swimming pools 27 3.2 %

M=Water spray parks 7 0.8 %

N=Outdoor fitness stations 1 0.1 %

O=Outdoor basketball courts 9 1.1 %

Q=Outdoor tennis courts 15 1.8 %

R=Soccer/lacrosse fields 25 2.9 %

S=Field hockey/rugby fields 2 0.2 %

U=Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 5 0.6 %

V=Football fields 2 0.2 %

X=Outdoor performance spaces 3 0.4 %

Y=Outdoor rental space 3 0.4 %

1=Indoor swimming pool 39 4.6 %

2=Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 48 5.7 %

3=Indoor performance/art facilities 8 0.9 %

4=Racquetball/squash courts 6 0.7 %

5=Facilities for people with disabilities 14 1.6 %

Z=None chosen 110 13.0 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. 2nd choice Number Percent

A=Walking trails 129 15.2 %

B=Biking trails 89 10.5 %

C=Running/walking track 53 6.2 %

D=Natural areas & wildlife habitats 92 10.8 %

E=Picnic shelters/areas 20 2.4 %

F=Playgrounds 26 3.1 %

G=Community gardens 15 1.8 %

H=Fishing areas 6 0.7 %

I=Marina/waterfront 29 3.4 %

J=Fenced dog exercise areas 34 4.0 %

K=Unfenced dog exercise areas 22 2.6 %

L=Outdoor swimming pools 34 4.0 %

M=Water spray parks 7 0.8 %

N=Outdoor fitness stations 3 0.4 %

O=Outdoor basketball courts 9 1.1 %

Q=Outdoor tennis courts 13 1.5 %

R=Soccer/lacrosse fields 11 1.3 %

S=Field hockey/rugby fields 4 0.5 %

T=Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 3 0.4 %

U=Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 3 0.4 %

V=Football fields 3 0.4 %

W=Skateboard parks 2 0.2 %

X=Outdoor performance spaces 6 0.7 %

Y=Outdoor rental space 3 0.4 %

1=Indoor swimming pool 43 5.1 %

2=Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 35 4.1 %

3=Indoor performance/art facilities 6 0.7 %

4=Racquetball/squash courts 6 0.7 %

5=Facilities for people with disabilities 6 0.7 %

Z=None chosen 137 16.1 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. 3rd choice Number Percent

A=Walking trails 72 8.5 %

B=Biking trails 64 7.5 %

C=Running/walking track 51 6.0 %

D=Natural areas & wildlife habitats 76 9.0 %

E=Picnic shelters/areas 39 4.6 %

F=Playgrounds 35 4.1 %

G=Community gardens 24 2.8 %

H=Fishing areas 8 0.9 %

I=Marina/waterfront 50 5.9 %

J=Fenced dog exercise areas 30 3.5 %

K=Unfenced dog exercise areas 11 1.3 %

L=Outdoor swimming pools 20 2.4 %

M=Water spray parks 9 1.1 %

N=Outdoor fitness stations 6 0.7 %

O=Outdoor basketball courts 10 1.2 %

P=Outdoor volleyball courts 3 0.4 %

Q=Outdoor tennis courts 14 1.6 %

R=Soccer/lacrosse fields 13 1.5 %

S=Field hockey/rugby fields 2 0.2 %

T=Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 1 0.1 %

U=Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 1 0.1 %

V=Football fields 2 0.2 %

W=Skateboard parks 5 0.6 %

X=Outdoor performance spaces 26 3.1 %

Y=Outdoor rental space 2 0.2 %

1=Indoor swimming pool 33 3.9 %

2=Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 48 5.7 %

3=Indoor performance/art facilities 23 2.7 %

4=Racquetball/squash courts 4 0.5 %

5=Facilities for people with disabilities 5 0.6 %

Z=None chosen 162 19.1 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

Q6. 4th choice Number Percent

A=Walking trails 47 5.5 %

B=Biking trails 34 4.0 %

C=Running/walking track 19 2.2 %

D=Natural areas & wildlife habitats 66 7.8 %

E=Picnic shelters/areas 42 4.9 %

F=Playgrounds 34 4.0 %

G=Community gardens 30 3.5 %

H=Fishing areas 10 1.2 %

I=Marina/waterfront 46 5.4 %

J=Fenced dog exercise areas 22 2.6 %

K=Unfenced dog exercise areas 8 0.9 %

L=Outdoor swimming pools 36 4.2 %

M=Water spray parks 12 1.4 %

N=Outdoor fitness stations 21 2.5 %

O=Outdoor basketball courts 11 1.3 %

Q=Outdoor tennis courts 13 1.5 %

R=Soccer/lacrosse fields 8 0.9 %

S=Field hockey/rugby fields 1 0.1 %

T=Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 2 0.2 %

U=Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 6 0.7 %

V=Football fields 5 0.6 %

W=Skateboard parks 2 0.2 %

X=Outdoor performance spaces 26 3.1 %

Y=Outdoor rental space 14 1.6 %

1=Indoor swimming pool 36 4.2 %

2=Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 50 5.9 %

3=Indoor performance/art facilities 25 2.9 %

4=Racquetball/squash courts 5 0.6 %

5=Facilities for people with disabilities 6 0.7 %

Z=None chosen 212 25.0 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household? (Top

four)

Q6. Top choice Number Percent

A=Walking trails 477 56.2 %

B=Biking trails 256 30.2 %

C=Running/walking track 156 18.4 %

D=Natural areas & wildlife habitats 276 32.5 %

E=Picnic shelters/areas 106 12.5 %

F=Playgrounds 151 17.8 %

G=Community gardens 78 9.2 %

H=Fishing areas 28 3.3 %

I=Marina/waterfront 156 18.4 %

J=Fenced dog exercise areas 125 14.7 %

K=Unfenced dog exercise areas 49 5.8 %

L=Outdoor swimming pools 117 13.8 %

M=Water spray parks 35 4.1 %

N=Outdoor fitness stations 31 3.7 %

O=Outdoor basketball courts 39 4.6 %

P=Outdoor volleyball courts 3 0.4 %

Q=Outdoor tennis courts 55 6.5 %

R=Soccer/lacrosse fields 57 6.7 %

S=Field hockey/rugby fields 9 1.1 %

T=Baseball fields with 90-foot bases 6 0.7 %

U=Baseball fields with 60-foot bases 15 1.8 %

V=Football fields 12 1.4 %

W=Skateboard parks 9 1.1 %

X=Outdoor performance spaces 61 7.2 %

Y=Outdoor rental space 22 2.6 %

1=Indoor swimming pool 151 17.8 %

2=Indoor exercise & fitness facilities 181 21.3 %

3=Indoor performance/art facilities 62 7.3 %

4=Racquetball/squash courts 21 2.5 %

5=Facilities for people with disabilities 31 3.7 %

Z=None chosen 110 13.0 %

Total 2885

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 2885

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.4

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or

cultural programs listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

(N=849)

Yes No

1 2

Q7a. Youth learn to swim programs 18.6% 81.4%

Q7b. Adult learn to swim programs 18.4% 81.6%

Q7c. Water fitness programs 27.6% 72.4%

Q7d. Tennis lessons and leagues 19.6% 80.4%

Q7e. Preschool programs 13.4% 86.6%

Q7f. Before and after school programs 16.5% 83.5%

Q7g. School break programs (fall,

winter, spring) 15.3% 84.7%

Q7h. Youth athletic programs 20.1% 79.9%

Q7i. Youth fitness and wellness programs 12.1% 87.9%

Q7j. Youth gymnastics programs 13.1% 86.9%

Q7k. Programs for teens 12.1% 87.9%

Q7l. Youth art, dance, performing arts 17.0% 83.0%

Q7m. Adult art, dance, performing arts 30.5% 69.5%

Q7n. Adult organized athletic programs 26.9% 73.1%

Q7o. Adult continuing education

programs 37.2% 62.8%

Q7p. Adult day and weekend travel

programs 25.3% 74.7%

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Q7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or

cultural programs listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

Yes No

1 2

Q7q. Adult fitness and wellness programs 45.3% 54.7%

Q7r. Programs for people with disabilities 12.6% 87.4%

Q7s. Indoor rental space 17.4% 82.6%

Q7t. Cultural special events, i.e.

concerts, movies, parades etc. 58.4% 41.6%

Q7u. Outdoor public art 40.4% 59.6%

Q7v. Athletic special events, i.e. foot

races, etc. 21.6% 78.4%

Q7w. Nature programs/environmental

education 37.7% 62.3%

Q7x. Farmers' Markets 74.4% 25.6%

Q7y. Programs with your pets 20.7% 79.3%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household.

(N=849)

Don't

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Know

5 4 3 2 1 9

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs 24.7% 17.1% 25.9% 15.2% 12.0% 5.1%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs 15.4% 14.7% 17.3% 9.0% 26.3% 17.3%

Q7c-. Water fitness programs 9.8% 14.1% 24.8% 17.5% 18.8% 15.0%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues 11.4% 14.5% 25.9% 16.9% 21.7% 9.6%

Q7e-. Preschool programs 19.3% 16.7% 17.5% 27.2% 14.9% 4.4%

Q7f-. Before and after school programs 17.9% 15.0% 26.4% 20.0% 12.1% 8.6%

Q7g-. School break programs (fall,

winter, spring) 16.9% 16.2% 23.1% 20.0% 16.9% 6.9%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs 21.1% 29.8% 22.2% 9.4% 7.6% 9.9%

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness programs 10.7% 15.5% 34.0% 19.4% 12.6% 7.8%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs 10.8% 14.4% 13.5% 26.1% 27.0% 8.1%

Q7k-. Programs for teens 13.6% 18.4% 20.4% 20.4% 14.6% 12.6%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing arts 15.3% 10.4% 29.9% 18.8% 14.6% 11.1%

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing arts 8.1% 17.8% 26.3% 17.8% 17.4% 12.7%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic programs 10.5% 14.9% 23.2% 20.2% 20.2% 11.0%

Q7o-. Adult continuing education programs 11.7% 12.7% 25.9% 18.7% 14.9% 16.1%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend travel

programs 5.1% 9.3% 18.1% 16.7% 33.0% 17.7%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household.

Don't

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met Know

5 4 3 2 1 9

Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness

programs 8.1% 15.6% 23.9% 19.2% 16.9% 16.4%

Q7r-. Programs for people with disabilities 15.0% 12.1% 16.8% 19.6% 18.7% 17.8%

Q7s-. Indoor rental space 14.1% 15.4% 16.8% 20.1% 18.8% 14.8%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e.

concerts, movies, parades etc. 14.9% 28.2% 25.2% 10.5% 7.9% 13.3%

Q7u-. Outdoor public art 10.2% 23.3% 26.7% 14.0% 10.2% 15.7%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e. foot

races, etc. 15.3% 20.8% 26.2% 9.8% 11.5% 16.4%

Q7w-. Nature programs/environmental

education 10.0% 17.2% 28.4% 14.4% 15.3% 14.7%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets 32.7% 26.7% 13.1% 9.3% 4.4% 13.7%

Q7y-. Programs with your pets 12.5% 18.8% 20.5% 15.9% 17.0% 15.3%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

(N=849)

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met

5 4 3 2 1

Q7a-. Youth learn to swim programs 26.0% 18.0% 27.3% 16.0% 12.7%

Q7b-. Adult learn to swim programs 18.6% 17.8% 20.9% 10.9% 31.8%

Q7c-. Water fitness programs 11.6% 16.6% 29.1% 20.6% 22.1%

Q7d-. Tennis lessons and leagues 12.7% 16.0% 28.7% 18.7% 24.0%

Q7e-. Preschool programs 20.2% 17.4% 18.3% 28.4% 15.6%

Q7f-. Before and after school programs 19.5% 16.4% 28.9% 21.9% 13.3%

Q7g-. School break programs (fall,

winter, spring) 18.2% 17.4% 24.8% 21.5% 18.2%

Q7h-. Youth athletic programs 23.4% 33.1% 24.7% 10.4% 8.4%

Q7i-. Youth fitness and wellness programs 11.6% 16.8% 36.8% 21.1% 13.7%

Q7j-. Youth gymnastics programs 11.8% 15.7% 14.7% 28.4% 29.4%

Q7k-. Programs for teens 15.6% 21.1% 23.3% 23.3% 16.7%

Q7l-. Youth art, dance, performing arts 17.2% 11.7% 33.6% 21.1% 16.4%

Q7m-. Adult art, dance, performing arts 9.3% 20.4% 30.1% 20.4% 19.9%

Q7n-. Adult organized athletic programs 11.8% 16.7% 26.1% 22.7% 22.7%

Q7o-. Adult continuing education

programs 14.0% 15.1% 30.9% 22.3% 17.7%

Q7p-. Adult day and weekend travel

programs 6.2% 11.3% 22.0% 20.3% 40.1%

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Q7. If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means "100% Meets

Needs" and 1 means "Does Not Meet Needs" of your household. (excluding "Don't Know")

100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met

5 4 3 2 1

Q7q-. Adult fitness and wellness

programs 9.6% 18.6% 28.6% 23.0% 20.2%

Q7r-. Programs for people with disabilities 18.2% 14.8% 20.5% 23.9% 22.7%

Q7s-. Indoor rental space 16.5% 18.1% 19.7% 23.6% 22.0%

Q7t-. Cultural special events, i.e.

concerts, movies, parades etc. 17.2% 32.6% 29.1% 12.1% 9.1%

Q7u-. Outdoor public art 12.1% 27.6% 31.7% 16.6% 12.1%

Q7v-. Athletic special events, i.e. foot

races, etc. 18.3% 24.8% 31.4% 11.8% 13.7%

Q7w-. Nature programs/environmental

education 11.7% 20.1% 33.3% 16.8% 17.9%

Q7x-. Farmers' Markets 37.9% 31.0% 15.2% 10.8% 5.1%

Q7y-. Programs with your pets 14.8% 22.1% 24.2% 18.8% 20.1%

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. Top choice Number Percent

A=Youth learn to swim programs 38 4.5 %

B=Adult learn to swim programs 21 2.5 %

C=Water fitness programs 34 4.0 %

D=Tennis lessons & leagues 16 1.9 %

E=Preschool programs 29 3.4 %

F=Before & after school programs 21 2.5 %

G=School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 7 0.8 %

H=Youth athletic programs 35 4.1 %

I=Youth fitness & wellness programs 7 0.8 %

J=Youth gymnastics programs 4 0.5 %

K=Programs for teens 6 0.7 %

L=Youth art, dance, performing arts 1 0.1 %

M=Adult art, dance, performing arts 19 2.2 %

N=Adult organized athletic programs 16 1.9 %

O=Adult continuing education programs 41 4.8 %

P=Adult day & weekend programs 6 0.7 %

Q=Adult fitness & wellness programs 63 7.4 %

R=Programs for people with disabilities 16 1.9 %

S=Indoor rental space 2 0.2 %

T=Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies,

parades, etc. 64 7.5 %

U=Outdoor public art 6 0.7 %

V=Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 7 0.8 %

W=Nature programs/environmental education 21 2.5 %

X=Farmers' Markets 177 20.8 %

Y=Programs with your pets 31 3.7 %

Z=None chosen 161 19.0 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. 2nd choice Number Percent

A=Youth learn to swim programs 16 1.9 %

B=Adult learn to swim programs 13 1.5 %

C=Water fitness programs 18 2.1 %

D=Tennis lessons & leagues 17 2.0 %

E=Preschool programs 19 2.2 %

F=Before & after school programs 22 2.6 %

G=School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 16 1.9 %

H=Youth athletic programs 18 2.1 %

I=Youth fitness & wellness programs 7 0.8 %

J=Youth gymnastics programs 10 1.2 %

K=Programs for teens 5 0.6 %

L=Youth art, dance, performing arts 13 1.5 %

M=Adult art, dance, performing arts 24 2.8 %

N=Adult organized athletic programs 24 2.8 %

O=Adult continuing education programs 43 5.1 %

P=Adult day & weekend programs 28 3.3 %

Q=Adult fitness & wellness programs 45 5.3 %

R=Programs for people with disabilities 13 1.5 %

S=Indoor rental space 3 0.4 %

T=Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies,

parades, etc. 99 11.7 %

U=Outdoor public art 29 3.4 %

V=Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 13 1.5 %

W=Nature programs/environmental education 23 2.7 %

X=Farmers' Markets 88 10.4 %

Y=Programs with your pets 25 2.9 %

Z=None chosen 218 25.7 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. 3rd choice Number Percent

A=Youth learn to swim programs 15 1.8 %

B=Adult learn to swim programs 11 1.3 %

C=Water fitness programs 16 1.9 %

D=Tennis lessons & leagues 10 1.2 %

E=Preschool programs 12 1.4 %

F=Before & after school programs 13 1.5 %

G=School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 15 1.8 %

H=Youth athletic programs 18 2.1 %

I=Youth fitness & wellness programs 3 0.4 %

J=Youth gymnastics programs 7 0.8 %

K=Programs for teens 9 1.1 %

L=Youth art, dance, performing arts 13 1.5 %

M=Adult art, dance, performing arts 22 2.6 %

N=Adult organized athletic programs 11 1.3 %

O=Adult continuing education programs 31 3.7 %

P=Adult day & weekend programs 28 3.3 %

Q=Adult fitness & wellness programs 52 6.1 %

R=Programs for people with disabilities 9 1.1 %

S=Indoor rental space 6 0.7 %

T=Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies,

parades, etc. 85 10.0 %

U=Outdoor public art 36 4.2 %

V=Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 18 2.1 %

W=Nature programs/environmental education 35 4.1 %

X=Farmers' Markets 72 8.5 %

Y=Programs with your pets 23 2.7 %

Z=None chosen 279 32.9 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

Q8. 4th choice Number Percent

A=Youth learn to swim programs 6 0.7 %

B=Adult learn to swim programs 7 0.8 %

C=Water fitness programs 18 2.1 %

D=Tennis lessons & leagues 10 1.2 %

E=Preschool programs 10 1.2 %

F=Before & after school programs 4 0.5 %

G=School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 12 1.4 %

H=Youth athletic programs 15 1.8 %

I=Youth fitness & wellness programs 5 0.6 %

J=Youth gymnastics programs 5 0.6 %

K=Programs for teens 6 0.7 %

L=Youth art, dance, performing arts 8 0.9 %

M=Adult art, dance, performing arts 29 3.4 %

N=Adult organized athletic programs 15 1.8 %

O=Adult continuing education programs 36 4.2 %

P=Adult day & weekend programs 23 2.7 %

Q=Adult fitness & wellness programs 36 4.2 %

R=Programs for people with disabilities 12 1.4 %

S=Indoor rental space 9 1.1 %

T=Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies,

parades, etc. 45 5.3 %

U=Outdoor public art 29 3.4 %

V=Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 22 2.6 %

W=Nature programs/environmental education 47 5.5 %

X=Farmers' Markets 73 8.6 %

Y=Programs with your pets 31 3.7 %

Z=None chosen 336 39.6 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your household?

(Top four)

Q8. Top choice Number Percent

A=Youth learn to swim programs 75 8.8 %

B=Adult learn to swim programs 52 6.1 %

C=Water fitness programs 86 10.1 %

D=Tennis lessons & leagues 53 6.2 %

E=Preschool programs 70 8.2 %

F=Before & after school programs 60 7.1 %

G=School break programs (fall, winter, spring) 50 5.9 %

H=Youth athletic programs 86 10.1 %

I=Youth fitness & wellness programs 22 2.6 %

J=Youth gymnastics programs 26 3.1 %

K=Programs for teens 26 3.1 %

L=Youth art, dance, performing arts 35 4.1 %

M=Adult art, dance, performing arts 94 11.1 %

N=Adult organized athletic programs 66 7.8 %

O=Adult continuing education programs 151 17.8 %

P=Adult day & weekend programs 85 10.0 %

Q=Adult fitness & wellness programs 196 23.1 %

R=Programs for people with disabilities 50 5.9 %

S=Indoor rental space 20 2.4 %

T=Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies,

parades, etc. 293 34.5 %

U=Outdoor public art 100 11.8 %

V=Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. 60 7.1 %

W=Nature programs/environmental education 126 14.8 %

X=Farmers' Markets 410 48.3 %

Y=Programs with your pets 110 13.0 %

Z=None chosen 161 19.0 %

Total 2563

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 2563

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.0

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of

Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities?

Q9. How do you learn about the services that

are offered by the City of Alexandria Department

of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? Number Percent

01=Newspaper 413 48.6 %

02=City of Alexandria Website 343 40.4 %

03=Internet 123 14.5 %

04=City Newsletter (E-News) 144 17.0 %

05=Program fliers/registration forms 182 21.4 %

06=From friends & neighbors 402 47.3 %

07=Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 86 10.1 %

08=Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 32 3.8 %

09=Recreation brochure/program guide 322 37.9 %

10=Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 38 4.5 %

11=Cable Television 80 9.4 %

12=Neigborhood/civic newsletters 196 23.1 %

13=Recreation center bulletin boards 60 7.1 %

14=Schools 65 7.7 %

15=E-mail bulletins 83 9.8 %

00=None chosen 34 4.0 %

Total 2603

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 2603

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.1

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q9. What website?

Q9. What website: Number Percent

ACPS 2 2.3 %

ALEXANDRIA 1 1.2 %

ALEXANDRIA PATCH 1 1.2 %

ALEXANDRIA TIMES 1 1.2 %

ALEXANDRIA.GOV 6 7.0 %

ALEXANDRIA.TOURIST 1 1.2 %

AMAZON LOCAL 2 2.3 %

AOL 1 1.2 %

BEVERLY HILLS LIST SERVE 1 1.2 %

CITY 3 3.5 %

CITY OF ALENDRIA 1 1.2 %

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA 2 2.3 %

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA WEBSITE 1 1.2 %

CITY'S WEBSITE 1 1.2 %

CITY WEBSITE 1 1.2 %

DEL RAY LIST SERVICE/DEL RAY PATCH 1 1.2 %

DEL RAY PATCH 10 11.6 %

FIRST NIGHT 1 1.2 %

GOOGLE 12 14.0 %

GOOGLE MAPS 1 1.2 %

GOOGLE SEARCH 1 1.2 %

KID FRIENDLY DC OUR KIDS 1 1.2 %

OLD TOWN MOMS YAHOO GROUP 1 1.2 %

PARKS & REC;ALEXANDRIA.GOV 1 1.2 %

PATCH 18 20.9 %

PATCH BLOGS 1 1.2 %

PATCH.COM 1 1.2 %

PATCH/FB 1 1.2 %

RED TRICYCLE 2 2.3 %

SCHOOL 2 2.3 %

SEARCH GOOGLE 1 1.2 %

VANES 1 1.2 %

VARIOUS 1 1.2 %

WASHINGTON POST CALENDAR 1 1.2 %

WEST ALEXANDRIA PATCH 1 1.2 %

WEST END PATCH 1 1.2 %

YAHOO/GOOGLE 1 1.2 %

Total 86 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would

most like to receive information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of

Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

Q10. Top choice Number Percent

01=Newspaper 136 16.0 %

02=City of Alexandria Website 119 14.0 %

03=Internet 50 5.9 %

04=City Newsletter (E-News) 97 11.4 %

05=Program fliers/registration forms 47 5.5 %

06=From friends & neighbors 29 3.4 %

07=Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 35 4.1 %

08=Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 1 0.1 %

09=Recreation brochure/program guide 110 13.0 %

11=Cable Television 22 2.6 %

12=Neigborhood/civic newsletters 27 3.2 %

13=Recreation center bulletin boards 3 0.4 %

14=Schools 6 0.7 %

15=E-mail bulletins 99 11.7 %

00=None chosen 68 8.0 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would

most like to receive information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of

Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

Q10. 2nd choice Number Percent

01=Newspaper 81 9.5 %

02=City of Alexandria Website 115 13.5 %

03=Internet 41 4.8 %

04=City Newsletter (E-News) 75 8.8 %

05=Program fliers/registration forms 43 5.1 %

06=From friends & neighbors 59 6.9 %

07=Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 38 4.5 %

08=Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 6 0.7 %

09=Recreation brochure/program guide 90 10.6 %

10=Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 6 0.7 %

11=Cable Television 25 2.9 %

12=Neigborhood/civic newsletters 61 7.2 %

13=Recreation center bulletin boards 2 0.2 %

14=Schools 10 1.2 %

15=E-mail bulletins 65 7.7 %

00=None chosen 132 15.5 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would

most like to receive information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of

Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future?

Q10. 3rd choice Number Percent

01=Newspaper 76 9.0 %

02=City of Alexandria Website 87 10.2 %

03=Internet 30 3.5 %

04=City Newsletter (E-News) 31 3.7 %

05=Program fliers/registration forms 55 6.5 %

06=From friends & neighbors 43 5.1 %

07=Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 24 2.8 %

08=Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 5 0.6 %

09=Recreation brochure/program guide 86 10.1 %

10=Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 8 0.9 %

11=Cable Television 17 2.0 %

12=Neigborhood/civic newsletters 53 6.2 %

13=Recreation center bulletin boards 15 1.8 %

14=Schools 15 1.8 %

15=E-mail bulletins 71 8.4 %

00=None chosen 233 27.4 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would

most like to receive information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of

Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? (Top three)

Q10. Top choice Number Percent

01=Newspaper 293 34.5 %

02=City of Alexandria Website 321 37.8 %

03=Internet 121 14.3 %

04=City Newsletter (E-News) 203 23.9 %

05=Program fliers/registration forms 145 17.1 %

06=From friends & neighbors 131 15.4 %

07=Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) 97 11.4 %

08=Meetings offered by City of Alexandria Dept. of

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities 12 1.4 %

09=Recreation brochure/program guide 286 33.7 %

10=Conversations with Parks/Rec staff 14 1.6 %

11=Cable Television 64 7.5 %

12=Neigborhood/civic newsletters 141 16.6 %

13=Recreation center bulletin boards 20 2.4 %

14=Schools 31 3.7 %

15=E-mail bulletins 235 27.7 %

00=None chosen 68 8.0 %

Total 2182

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 2182

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 2.6

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by

circling the corresponding number to the right of the action.

(N=849)

Very Somewhat Not Don't

Important Important Important Know

4 3 2 1

Q11a. Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 41.9% 33.5% 6.1% 18.5%

Q11b. Improve existing athletic fields (soccer,

baseball, softball, etc.) 22.4% 34.7% 19.8% 23.1%

Q11c. Improve existing walking, hiking and biking

trails that connect parks 56.8% 26.3% 5.5% 11.4%

Q11d. Improve existing swimming pools 33.1% 28.9% 14.7% 23.3%

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and

tennis courts 15.9% 32.0% 25.1% 27.0%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 25.3% 31.8% 18.3% 24.6%

Q11g. Improve existing marina facilities 15.0% 23.7% 29.4% 31.9%

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic

turf 6.8% 13.2% 37.1% 42.9%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields 22.3% 27.0% 25.1% 25.7%

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve natural areas,

wildlife habitats and views 46.6% 24.0% 11.9% 17.4%

Q11k. Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 36.4% 26.6% 16.1% 20.8%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop athletic fields 11.3% 27.3% 31.6% 29.8%

Q11m. Develop new swimming pools 27.3% 23.8% 25.6% 23.3%

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 48.5% 25.3% 11.4% 14.7%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by

circling the corresponding number to the right of the action.

Very Somewhat Not Don't

Important Important Important Know

4 3 2 1

Q11o. Develop new special event/performance venue 22.4% 27.6% 25.7% 24.4%

Q11p. Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis

courts 11.3% 22.3% 37.6% 28.9%

Q11q. Develop new indoor recreation facilities 19.1% 26.9% 30.3% 23.8%

Q11r. Develop space for large gatherings (picnics,

rental) 20.6% 23.2% 30.4% 25.8%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by

circling the corresponding number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

(N=849)

Very Somewhat Not

Important Important Important

4 3 2

Q11a. Improve existing passive use neighborhood

parks 51.4% 41.0% 7.5%

Q11b. Improve existing athletic fields (soccer,

baseball, softball, etc.) 29.1% 45.2% 25.7%

Q11c. Improve existing walking, hiking and biking

trails that connect parks 64.1% 29.7% 6.3%

Q11d. Improve existing swimming pools 43.2% 37.6% 19.2%

Q11e. Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and

tennis courts 21.8% 43.9% 34.4%

Q11f. Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 33.6% 42.2% 24.2%

Q11g. Improve existing marina facilities 22.0% 34.8% 43.3%

Q11h. Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic

turf 12.0% 23.1% 64.9%

Q11i. Provide lighted athletic fields 30.0% 36.3% 33.8%

Q11j. Purchase land to preserve natural areas,

wildlife habitats and views 56.5% 29.1% 14.4%

Q11k. Purchase land to develop passive use

neighborhood parks 46.0% 33.6% 20.4%

Q11l. Purchase land to develop athletic fields 16.1% 38.9% 45.0%

Q11m. Develop new swimming pools 35.6% 31.0% 33.3%

Q11n. Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 56.9% 29.7% 13.4%

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Q11. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by

circling the corresponding number to the right of the action. (excluding "Don't Know")

Very Somewhat Not

Important Important Important

4 3 2

Q11o. Develop new special event/performance venue 29.6% 36.4% 34.0%

Q11p. Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis

courts 15.9% 31.3% 52.8%

Q11q. Develop new indoor recreation facilities 25.0% 35.2% 39.7%

Q11r. Develop space for large gatherings (picnics,

rental) 27.8% 31.3% 41.0%

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with

your tax dollars?

Q12. Top choice Number Percent

A=Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks 113 13.3 %

B=Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.) 24 2.8 %

C=Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 144 17.0 %

D=Improve existing swimming pools 54 6.4 %

E=Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 12 1.4 %

F=Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 13 1.5 %

G=Improve existing marina facilities 18 2.1 %

H=Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 5 0.6 %

I=Provide lighted athletic fields 14 1.6 %

J=Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 111 13.1 %

K=Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks 14 1.6 %

L=Purchase land to develop athletic fields 8 0.9 %

M=Develop new swimming pools 53 6.2 %

N=Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 76 9.0 %

O=Develop new special event/performance venue 19 2.2 %

P=Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 4 0.5 %

Q=Develop new indoor recreation facilities 19 2.2 %

R=Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental) 15 1.8 %

Z=None chosen 133 15.7 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with

your tax dollars?

Q12. 2nd choice Number Percent

A=Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks 61 7.2 %

B=Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.) 24 2.8 %

C=Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 114 13.4 %

D=Improve existing swimming pools 46 5.4 %

E=Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 15 1.8 %

F=Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 35 4.1 %

G=Improve existing marina facilities 25 2.9 %

H=Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 9 1.1 %

I=Provide lighted athletic fields 19 2.2 %

J=Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 76 9.0 %

K=Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks 67 7.9 %

L=Purchase land to develop athletic fields 11 1.3 %

M=Develop new swimming pools 40 4.7 %

N=Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 92 10.8 %

O=Develop new special event/performance venue 22 2.6 %

P=Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 14 1.6 %

Q=Develop new indoor recreation facilities 14 1.6 %

R=Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental) 13 1.5 %

Z=None chosen 152 17.9 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with

your tax dollars?

Q12. 3rd choice Number Percent

A=Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks 47 5.5 %

B=Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.) 27 3.2 %

C=Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 80 9.4 %

D=Improve existing swimming pools 27 3.2 %

E=Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 20 2.4 %

F=Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 30 3.5 %

G=Improve existing marina facilities 15 1.8 %

H=Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 5 0.6 %

I=Provide lighted athletic fields 28 3.3 %

J=Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 79 9.3 %

K=Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks 50 5.9 %

L=Purchase land to develop athletic fields 9 1.1 %

M=Develop new swimming pools 48 5.7 %

N=Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 92 10.8 %

O=Develop new special event/performance venue 26 3.1 %

P=Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 12 1.4 %

Q=Develop new indoor recreation facilities 25 2.9 %

R=Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental) 26 3.1 %

Z=None chosen 203 23.9 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with

your tax dollars?

Q12. 4th choice Number Percent

A=Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks 47 5.5 %

B=Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.) 19 2.2 %

C=Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 61 7.2 %

D=Improve existing swimming pools 30 3.5 %

E=Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 8 0.9 %

F=Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 23 2.7 %

G=Improve existing marina facilities 17 2.0 %

H=Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 3 0.4 %

I=Provide lighted athletic fields 9 1.1 %

J=Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 66 7.8 %

K=Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks 36 4.2 %

L=Purchase land to develop athletic fields 10 1.2 %

M=Develop new swimming pools 37 4.4 %

N=Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 82 9.7 %

O=Develop new special event/performance venue 44 5.2 %

P=Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 9 1.1 %

Q=Develop new indoor recreation facilities 33 3.9 %

R=Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental) 40 4.7 %

Z=None chosen 275 32.4 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

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Q12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with

your tax dollars? (Top four)

Q12. Top choice Number Percent

A=Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks 268 31.6 %

B=Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball,

softball, etc.) 94 11.1 %

C=Improve existing walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 399 47.0 %

D=Improve existing swimming pools 157 18.5 %

E=Improve existing volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 55 6.5 %

F=Improve existing indoor recreation facilities 101 11.9 %

G=Improve existing marina facilities 75 8.8 %

H=Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf 22 2.6 %

I=Provide lighted athletic fields 70 8.2 %

J=Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife

habitats & views 332 39.1 %

K=Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks 167 19.7 %

L=Purchase land to develop athletic fields 38 4.5 %

M=Develop new swimming pools 178 21.0 %

N=Develop new walking, hiking & biking trails that

connect parks 342 40.3 %

O=Develop new special event/performance venue 111 13.1 %

P=Develop new volleyball, basketball & tennis courts 39 4.6 %

Q=Develop new indoor recreation facilities 91 10.7 %

R=Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental) 94 11.1 %

Z=None chosen 133 15.7 %

Total 2766

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 2766

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 3.3

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria's Public Art Program?

Q13. How aware are you of the City of

Alexandria's Public Art Program? Number Percent

1=Very Aware 58 6.8 %

2=Somewhat Aware 329 38.8 %

3=Not Aware 462 54.4 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e.

streetscapes, medians, gateways?

Q14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic

appearance & quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e.

streetscapes, medians, gateways? Number Percent

1=Very Satisfied 64 7.5 %

2=Satisfied 366 43.1 %

3=Neutral 256 30.2 %

4=Dissatisfied 94 11.1 %

5=Very Dissatisfied 26 3.1 %

6=Don't Know 43 5.1 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q15. What is your age?

Q15. What is your age? Number Percent

Under 35 80 9.6 %

35 to 44 164 19.7 %

45 to 54 187 22.5 %

55 to 64 197 23.7 %

65+ 203 24.4 %

Total 831 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 18

Response Percent = 97.9 %

Q16. Your gender:

Q16. Your gender: Number Percent

1=Male 385 45.3 %

2=Female 464 54.7 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q17. What is your home zip code?

Q17. What is your home zip code? Number Percent

22301 106 12.5 %

22302 109 12.8 %

22304 224 26.4 %

22305 86 10.1 %

22311 67 7.9 %

22312 33 3.9 %

22314 223 26.3 %

23220 1 0.1 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q18. Are you or members of your household of Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q18. Are you or members of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry? Number Percent

1=Yes 136 16.0 %

2=No 713 84.0 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q18. Are you or members of your household of Hispanic or Latin ancestry?

Q18. Are you or members of your household of

Hispanic or Latin ancestry? Number Percent

1=Yes 136 16.0 %

2=No 713 84.0 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity.

Q19. Check ALL of the following that describes

your race/ethnicity. Number Percent

1=African American/Black 195 23.0 %

2=Asian 59 6.9 %

3=Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 0.2 %

4=White/Caucasian 571 67.3 %

5=Native American 26 3.1 %

6=Other 83 9.8 %

9=Not Provided 13 1.5 %

Total 949

Number of Cases = 849

Number of Responses = 949

Average Number Of Responses Per Case = 1.1

Number Of Cases With At Least One Response = 849

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Q19. Other

Q19. Other Number Percent

AMERICAN 1 1.6 %

ARABIC 1 1.6 %

BLACK/LATINO 2 3.3 %

CUBAN 4 6.6 %

ETHIOPAN AMERICAN 2 3.3 %

EUROPEAN AMERICAN 2 3.3 %

GREEK 2 3.3 %

HISPANIC 19 31.1 %

HUMAN 2 3.3 %

INDIA 2 3.3 %

IRRELEVANT 1 1.6 %

LATIN 4 6.6 %

LATIN AMERICAN 2 3.3 %

LATINA 1 1.6 %

LATINO 3 4.9 %

LATINO/WHITE 4 6.6 %

MULTI 2 3.3 %

NORWEGIAN 1 1.6 %

PERSIAN 1 1.6 %

PORTUGESE 2 3.3 %

PUERTO RICAN 2 3.3 %

SOUTHEAST ASIAN 1 1.6 %

Total 61 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

Q20. What is your household income?

Q20. What is your household income? Number Percent

1=Under $25,000 36 4.2 %

2=$25,000-$49,999 96 11.3 %

3=$50,000-$74,999 114 13.4 %

4=$75,000-$99,999 119 14.0 %

5=$100,000 or more 423 49.8 %

9=Not Provided 61 7.2 %

Total 849 100.0 %

Missing Cases = 0

Response Percent = 100.0 %

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Survey Instrument

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Community Interest and Opinion Survey: Let your voice be heard today!

The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities would like your input to help determine recreational facilities and open space priorities for our community. This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. When you are finished, please return your survey in the enclosed postage-paid, return-reply envelope. We greatly appreciate your time.

1. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are?

Under age 5 ____ Ages 15-19 ____ Ages 35-44 ____ Ages 65-74 ____

Ages 5-9 ____ Ages 20-24 ____ Ages 45-54 ____ Ages 75+ ____

Ages 10-14 ____ Ages 25-34 ____ Ages 55-64 ____

2. Have you or members of your household visited any of the City of Alexandria parks during the last 12 months?

____(1) Yes [Please answer Question #2a.]

____(2) No [Please go to Question #3.]

2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Alexandria parks you have visited?

____(1) Excellent

____(2) Good

____(3) Fair

____(4) Poor

3. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational or cultural

programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria during the past 12 months? ____(1) Yes [Please answer Questions #3a and #3b.]

____(2) No [Please go to Question #4.]

3a. Approximately how many different recreational programs, cultural programs or special events offered by the City of Alexandria have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

____(1) 1 program ____(3) 4 to 6 programs ____(5) 11 or more programs

____(2) 2 to 3 programs ____(4) 7 to 10 programs

3b. How do you rate the overall quality of the programs or events in which you and members

of your household have participated? ____(1) Excellent

____(2) Good

____(3) Fair

____(4) Poor

4. How do you travel to indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities? (check ALL that apply) ____(1) Car

____(2) Bike

____(3) Walk

____(4) Public Transportation

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5. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the parks, recreation, or cultural facilities listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the facility.

If YES, please rate the following recreation facilities on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means “100% Meets Needs” and 1 means “Does Not Meet Needs” of your household.

Type of Facility

Do You Have a Need for this

Facility?

If YES You Have a Need, How Well Are Your Needs Already Being Met?

Yes No 100% Met

75% Met

50% Met

25% Met

0% Met

A. Walking trails Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

B. Biking trails Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

C. Running/walking track Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

D. Natural areas and wildlife habitats Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

E. Picnic shelters/areas Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

F. Playgrounds Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

G. Community gardens Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

H. Fishing areas Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

I. Marina/waterfront Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

J. Fenced dog exercise areas Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

K. Unfenced dog exercise areas Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

L. Outdoor swimming pools Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

M. Water spray parks Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

N. Outdoor fitness station Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

O. Outdoor basketball courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

P. Outdoor volleyball courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

Q. Outdoor tennis courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

R. Soccer/lacrosse fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

S. Field hockey/rugby fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

T. Baseball fields with 90 foot bases Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

U. Baseball fields with 60 foot bases Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

V. Football fields Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

W. Skateboard parks Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

X. Outdoor performance space Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

Y. Outdoor rental space Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

1. Indoor swimming pool Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

2. Indoor exercise and fitness facilities Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

3. Indoor performance/art facilities Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

4. Racquetball/squash courts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

5. Facilities for people with disabilities Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

6. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #5 are most important to your household?

[Using the letters and numbers in Question #5 above, please write in the letters and numbers below for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.]

1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE

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7. Please indicate if you or any members of your HOUSEHOLD have a need for each of the recreation or cultural programs listed below by circling the YES or NO next to the program.

If YES, please rate the following PROGRAMS on a scale of 5 to 1, where 5 means “100% Meets Needs” and 1 means “Does Not Meet Needs” of your household.

Type of Program

Do You Have a Need for this

Program?

If YES You Have a Need, How Well Are Your Needs Already Being Met?

Yes No 100% Met

75% Met

50% Met

25% Met

0% Met

A. Youth learn to swim programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

B. Adult learn to swim programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

C. Water fitness programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

D. Tennis lessons and leagues Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

E. Preschool programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

F. Before and after school programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

G. School break programs (fall, winter, spring) Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

H. Youth athletic programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

I. Youth fitness and wellness programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

J. Youth gymnastics programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

K. Programs for teens Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

L. Youth art, dance, performing arts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

M. Adult art, dance, performing arts Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

N. Adult organized athletic programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

O. Adult continuing education programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

P. Adult day and weekend travel programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

Q. Adult fitness and wellness programs Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

R. Programs for people with disabilities Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

S. Indoor rental space Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

T. Cultural special events, i.e. concerts, movies, parades etc.

Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

U. Outdoor public art Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

V. Athletic special events, i.e. foot races, etc. Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

W. Nature programs/environmental education Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

X. Farmers’ Markets Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

Y. Programs with your pets Yes No 5 4 3 2 1

8. Which FOUR of the programs from the list in Question #7 are most important to your

household? [Using the letters in Question #7 above, please write in the letters below for your 1st, 2nd,

3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.] 1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE

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9. How do you learn about the services that are offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities? (check ALL that apply).

____(01) Newspaper

____(02) City of Alexandria Website

____(03) Internet, if so, what website:________________

____(04) City Newsletter (E-News)

____(05) Program fliers/registration forms

____(06) From friends and neighbors

____(07) Social media (Facebook,Twitter, etc.)

____(09) Recreation brochure/program guide

____(10) Conversations with Parks/Rec staff

____(11) Cable television

____(12) Neighborhood/civic newsletters

____(13) Recreation center bulletin boards

____(14) Schools

____(15) E-mail bulletins

____(08) Meetings offered by the City of Alexandria Dept. of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Activities

10. From the list in Question #9, what are the THREE ways you and members of your household would most like to receive information regarding services offered by the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in the future? [Using the numbers in

Question #9 above, please write in the numbers below for your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices.]

1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____

11. Following is a list of actions that the City of Alexandria can take to improve recreation, parks, and cultural activities services. Please indicate how important you believe it would be for the City of Alexandria to take the action by circling the corresponding number to the right of the action.

Very Somewhat Not Don’t Important Important Important Know

(A) Improve existing passive use neighborhood parks .................................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(B) Improve existing athletic fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.) .............. 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(C) Improve existing walking, hiking and biking trails that connect parks...... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(D) Improve existing swimming pools ........................................................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(E) Improve existing volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts ……. .............. 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(F) Improve existing indoor recreation facilities ........................................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(G) Improve existing marina facilities ........................................................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(H) Convert natural turf athletic fields to synthetic turf ……. ......................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(I) Provide lighted athletic fields .................................................................. 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(J) Purchase land to preserve natural areas, wildlife habitats and views ..... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(K) Purchase land to develop passive use neighborhood parks. .................. 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(L) Purchase land to develop athletic fields ................................................. 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(M) Develop new swimming pools ................................................................ 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(N) Develop new walking, hiking and biking trails that connect parks ……. .. 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(O) Develop new special event/performance venue ……. ............................ 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(P) Develop new volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts ……. ................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(Q) Develop new indoor recreation facilities ................................................ 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

(R) Develop space for large gatherings (picnics, rental) ............................... 4 ............... 3 ............ 2 ............ 1

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12. Which FOUR of the actions from the list in Question #11 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars? [Using the letters in Question #11 above, please write in the letters below for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices, or circle ‘NONE’.]

1st: _____ 2nd:_____ 3rd: _____ 4th: _____ NONE 13. How aware are you of the City of Alexandria’s Public Art Program?

____ (1) Very aware ____ (2) Somewhat aware ____ (3) Not aware

14. How satisfied are you with the aesthetic appearance and quality of the City right-of-ways, i.e. streetscapes, medians, gateways?

____ (1) Very satisfied ____ (2) Satisfied ____ (3) Neutral ____ (4) Dissatisfied ____ (5) Very dissatisfied ____ (6) Don’t know

Demographics

15. What is your age? _______

16. Your gender: ____(1) Male ____(2) Female

17. What is your home zip code? _________

18. Are you or members of your household of Hispanic or Latin ancestry? ____(1) Yes ____(2) No

19. Check ALL of the following that describes your race/ethnicity. (Check all that apply.)

____ (1) African American/Black ____ (4) White/Caucasian

____ (2) Asian ____ (5) Native American

____ (3) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ____ (6) Other: ___________________

20. What is your household income?

____ (1) Under $25,000 ____ (4) $75,000-$99,999

____ (2) $25,000-$49,999 ____ (5) $100,000 or more

____ (3) $50,000-$74,999

Please share any additional comments that can assist the City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities in improving services to you and your household.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

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