Community Input on the Vision for Pt. Defiance Park

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* 1. Rank the places in Point Defiance Park that you and/or your family visit (1 being most often and 12 being the least) Note: List automatically reorders as ranking is entered

Anthony’s Restaurant

Yacht Club

Dog Park

Zoo/Aquarium

Paved walking & running paths

Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp

Formal gardens

Owen Beach

Forest & hiking/running trails

Picnic Shelters

Fort Nisqually History Museum

Playground

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* 2. How often do you visit these sites annually?

	0	1-3	4-8	9-11	12-18	19+
Zoo/Aquarium	Zoo/Aquarium 0	Zoo/Aquarium 1-3	Zoo/Aquarium 4-8	Zoo/Aquarium 9-11	Zoo/Aquarium 12-18	Zoo/Aquarium 19+
Fort Nisqually History Museum	Fort Nisqually History Museum 0	Fort Nisqually History Museum 1-3	Fort Nisqually History Museum 4-8	Fort Nisqually History Museum 9-11	Fort Nisqually History Museum 12-18	Fort Nisqually History Museum 19+
Anthony’s Restaurant	Anthony’s Restaurant 0	Anthony’s Restaurant 1-3	Anthony’s Restaurant 4-8	Anthony’s Restaurant 9-11	Anthony’s Restaurant 12-18	Anthony’s Restaurant 19+
Owen Beach	Owen Beach 0	Owen Beach 1-3	Owen Beach 4-8	Owen Beach 9-11	Owen Beach 12-18	Owen Beach 19+
Yacht Club	Yacht Club 0	Yacht Club 1-3	Yacht Club 4-8	Yacht Club 9-11	Yacht Club 12-18	Yacht Club 19+
Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp	Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp 0	Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp 1-3	Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp 4-8	Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp 9-11	Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp 12-18	Boathouse/storage, marina & launch ramp 19+
Paved walking & running paths	Paved walking & running paths 0	Paved walking & running paths 1-3	Paved walking & running paths 4-8	Paved walking & running paths 9-11	Paved walking & running paths 12-18	Paved walking & running paths 19+
Playground	Playground 0	Playground 1-3	Playground 4-8	Playground 9-11	Playground 12-18	Playground 19+
Formal gardens	Formal gardens 0	Formal gardens 1-3	Formal gardens 4-8	Formal gardens 9-11	Formal gardens 12-18	Formal gardens 19+
Forest & hiking/running trails	Forest & hiking/running trails 0	Forest & hiking/running trails 1-3	Forest & hiking/running trails 4-8	Forest & hiking/running trails 9-11	Forest & hiking/running trails 12-18	Forest & hiking/running trails 19+
Picnic Shelters	Picnic Shelters 0	Picnic Shelters 1-3	Picnic Shelters 4-8	Picnic Shelters 9-11	Picnic Shelters 12-18	Picnic Shelters 19+
Dog Park	Dog Park 0	Dog Park 1-3	Dog Park 4-8	Dog Park 9-11	Dog Park 12-18	Dog Park 19+

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* 3. Rank the type of activities in Point Defiance Park that you and/or your family participate in and value (1 being most often and 16 being the least) Note: List automatically reorders as ranking is entered

Wildlife conservation

Team building-- rope & obstacle course

Swimming & aquatic activities

Special events & festivals

Biking

Gardening, botanical & horticulture education

Geo caching

Nature & environmental education

Music, visual & performing arts

Picnicking & playing

History education, WA State Native American & early settlement

Running & walking

Fitness & outdoor exercise

Boating & kayaking

Fishing

Nature hikes & trail blazing

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* 4. Metro Parks Tacoma wants to increase the overall park experience and convenience for our customer. Would you and/or your family use and pay for the following fee-based park services?

	No	most likely not	neutral	most likely would	yes
Shuttle services throughout the park	Shuttle services throughout the park No	Shuttle services throughout the park most likely not	Shuttle services throughout the park neutral	Shuttle services throughout the park most likely would	Shuttle services throughout the park yes
Conveniently located concession stands/food services	Conveniently located concession stands/food services No	Conveniently located concession stands/food services most likely not	Conveniently located concession stands/food services neutral	Conveniently located concession stands/food services most likely would	Conveniently located concession stands/food services yes
Equipment rentals (i.e. Kayaks, Bikes, family picnic kits, etc.) & retail/sundries	Equipment rentals (i.e. Kayaks, Bikes, family picnic kits, etc.) & retail/sundries No	Equipment rentals (i.e. Kayaks, Bikes, family picnic kits, etc.) & retail/sundries most likely not	Equipment rentals (i.e. Kayaks, Bikes, family picnic kits, etc.) & retail/sundries neutral	Equipment rentals (i.e. Kayaks, Bikes, family picnic kits, etc.) & retail/sundries most likely would	Equipment rentals (i.e. Kayaks, Bikes, family picnic kits, etc.) & retail/sundries yes

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* 5. Would you like Metro Parks Tacoma to consider expanding the following program themes/ opportunities within the park?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Enhance education & life-long learning	Enhance education & life-long learning Strongly Disagree	Enhance education & life-long learning Disagree	Enhance education & life-long learning Neutral	Enhance education & life-long learning Agree	Enhance education & life-long learning Strongly Agree
Contribute to active living & community wellness	Contribute to active living & community wellness Strongly Disagree	Contribute to active living & community wellness Disagree	Contribute to active living & community wellness Neutral	Contribute to active living & community wellness Agree	Contribute to active living & community wellness Strongly Agree
Stewards of the environment	Stewards of the environment Strongly Disagree	Stewards of the environment Disagree	Stewards of the environment Neutral	Stewards of the environment Agree	Stewards of the environment Strongly Agree
Promote tourism & special events	Promote tourism & special events Strongly Disagree	Promote tourism & special events Disagree	Promote tourism & special events Neutral	Promote tourism & special events Agree	Promote tourism & special events Strongly Agree

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* 6. Metro Parks Tacoma is trying to remove barriers to allow more families to access the places and programs in Point Defiance Park. Which barriers impact you and/or your family and cause you not to attend? (Please check all that apply)

Days open; hours of operations

Transportation to park

Parking

Fees

Scheduling: Day, time and season program is offered

Program content: interesting offerings for me and/or my family

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* 7. Park users have made some recommendations for new programs or amenities to consider adding to the park. Which items would you and/or your family utilize?

	Never	Sometimes	Often
New event pavilion/ venue (i.e. farmer markets, music & concerts, etc.)	New event pavilion/ venue (i.e. farmer markets, music & concerts, etc.) Never	New event pavilion/ venue (i.e. farmer markets, music & concerts, etc.) Sometimes	New event pavilion/ venue (i.e. farmer markets, music & concerts, etc.) Often
Enhanced trail systems	Enhanced trail systems Never	Enhanced trail systems Sometimes	Enhanced trail systems Often
Upgrade playground and water plaza/sprayground	Upgrade playground and water plaza/sprayground Never	Upgrade playground and water plaza/sprayground Sometimes	Upgrade playground and water plaza/sprayground Often
Adventure area, ziplines & rope course	Adventure area, ziplines & rope course Never	Adventure area, ziplines & rope course Sometimes	Adventure area, ziplines & rope course Often
Family party & conference room rentals	Family party & conference room rentals Never	Family party & conference room rentals Sometimes	Family party & conference room rentals Often
Rock climbing wall	Rock climbing wall Never	Rock climbing wall Sometimes	Rock climbing wall Often
Covered outdoor picnic shelters/corporate & family picnic venue	Covered outdoor picnic shelters/corporate & family picnic venue Never	Covered outdoor picnic shelters/corporate & family picnic venue Sometimes	Covered outdoor picnic shelters/corporate & family picnic venue Often
Swimming area & water obstacle course/wipe-out inflatables	Swimming area & water obstacle course/wipe-out inflatables Never	Swimming area & water obstacle course/wipe-out inflatables Sometimes	Swimming area & water obstacle course/wipe-out inflatables Often
Floating pier: Kayak, paddle board, paddle boat, and parasailing launching	Floating pier: Kayak, paddle board, paddle boat, and parasailing launching Never	Floating pier: Kayak, paddle board, paddle boat, and parasailing launching Sometimes	Floating pier: Kayak, paddle board, paddle boat, and parasailing launching Often
Environmental education & nature area	Environmental education & nature area Never	Environmental education & nature area Sometimes	Environmental education & nature area Often
Non-native settlement on Puget Sound/Native American Interpretive center	Non-native settlement on Puget Sound/Native American Interpretive center Never	Non-native settlement on Puget Sound/Native American Interpretive center Sometimes	Non-native settlement on Puget Sound/Native American Interpretive center Often
Trolley station/Park Tram	Trolley station/Park Tram Never	Trolley station/Park Tram Sometimes	Trolley station/Park Tram Often
Welcome & visitor center	Welcome & visitor center Never	Welcome & visitor center Sometimes	Welcome & visitor center Often

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* 1. Rank the places in Point Defiance Park that you and/or your family visit (1 being most often and 12 being the least) Note: List automatically reorders as ranking is entered

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* 2. How often do you visit these sites annually?

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* 3. Rank the type of activities in Point Defiance Park that you and/or your family participate in and value (1 being most often and 16 being the least) Note: List automatically reorders as ranking is entered

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* 4. Metro Parks Tacoma wants to increase the overall park experience and convenience for our customer. Would you and/or your family use and pay for the following fee-based park services?

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* 5. Would you like Metro Parks Tacoma to consider expanding the following program themes/ opportunities within the park?

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* 6. Metro Parks Tacoma is trying to remove barriers to allow more families to access the places and programs in Point Defiance Park. Which barriers impact you and/or your family and cause you not to attend? (Please check all that apply)

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* 7. Park users have made some recommendations for new programs or amenities to consider adding to the park. Which items would you and/or your family utilize?

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* 8. Any additional comments or concerns please let us know below.