Southeast Welland Recreational Needs Assessment

Background Information

 
The goal of this survey is to learn more about the recreational habits and preferences of residents in Southeast Welland.

The survey concerns residents living in the area bounded to the north by Lincoln Street, to the south by Humberstone Road, to the east by the Welland By-Pass ("New" Welland Canal) and to the west by the Recreational ("Old") Welland Canal. If you live in this area, please read on.

In this survey, we define "recreational activities" as activities that get people to move their bodies.

Indoor recreation includes individual and group activities taking place in sports complexes, schools, halls, gymnasiums and theatres. For example a fitness class, a dance class, swimming laps alone, or walking in the Seaway mall for exercise.

Outdoor recreational activities are those that take place outside buildings in a fresh air environment. These may or may not involve organized competition or formal rules, can be individual or group activities, and can use specialized infrastructure or none at all. For example, a morning walk, run or bicycle ride in your neighbourhood using sidewalks, an organized club soccer game, skating on an outdoor rink or swimming in an outdoor public pool.

The results of this survey will inform a Community Recreational Needs Assessment being undertaken by undergraduate students enrolled in the course "RECL 4P05 - Community Recreation Planning" at Brock University. The results will be shared with the City of Welland and community agencies who provide recreational programming. Thank you for taking the time to share this information with us.
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1. I or my family participates in the following recreational activities either in Welland or outside of Welland. (Please check all that apply, even if participation is not regular.)
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2. I or my family participates in the following outdoor recreational activities during the winter months (November - March). (Please check all that apply, even if participation is not regular.)
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3. I use the following off-road trails in Welland for recreational purposes (e.g. walking, dog walking, running, cycling, wheelchair, skateboarding) at least once a year.
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4. I use Welland’s waterways (Welland Recreational Canal, Welland River) for the following recreational activities. (Please check all that apply, even if participation is not regular.)
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5. I am willing to travel one-way using the following modes of transportation in order to participate in a recreational activity. (Please provide an answer for all modes that are available to you.)
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6. There are adequate recreational opportunities for all ages within easy and safe access to my home.
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7. I am happy with the current options for indoor and outdoor recreational programs and facilities in Welland.
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8. I find out about indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities in Welland from the following sources (please check all that apply):
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9. I participate in indoor and outdoor recreational activities for the following reason (please select all that apply):
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10. My participation in recreational programs and activities is limited or prevented by the following barrier (please check all that apply):
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11. As a spectator, I attend community or competitive sports and recreational events (walks, races, rides, games, matches, competitions) that take place in Welland or the Niagara Region.
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12. I participate in community or competitive sports and recreational events (walks, races, rides, games, matches, competitions) that take place in Welland or the Niagara Region.
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13. I have adequate access to nature in Welland.
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14. I have adequate access to nature in my neighbourhood.
15. I would like to see the following outdoor recreational facilities added to or improved upon in my neighbourhood. (Skip question if not applicable.)
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16. I was born in the following year:
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17. I am
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18. I participate in indoor recreational activities:
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19. I participate in outdoor recreational activities
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20. My highest level of education is:
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21. My current employment status is:
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22. My current household includes the following number of people:
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23. Please indicate your postal code:
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