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Survey for City of Long Beach Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element

The City of Long Beach is collecting information to develop a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Element for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan periodic update. The purpose of the PROS Element is to provide guidance on the city’s management and development of park properties for the next 6 – 20 years. This survey, along with community meetings and input from the Parks and Recreation Commission, will gather local knowledge and opinions to be integrated into the PROS Element. The result will be a prioritized list of possible park, trail, and natural area projects. It will also make Long Beach eligible for state grants to help fund these projects.

The city is requesting your input to ensure that the needs of Long Beach's community are met. This survey will help us understand how you currently use Long Beach's park and trail systems and help us plan for the future. Please be sure to enter your name and email address at the end of the survey if you would like to be kept informed on the progress of the PROS Element.

Please complete this survey and make your voice heard! Thank you.

If you have questions about this survey or the PROS Element planning process, please contact:

Ariel Smith, Deputy City Administrator
Email: asmith@longbeachwa.gov | Phone: (360) 642-4421

Attn: PROS Element
115 Bolstad Avenue West
P.O. Box 310, Long Beach, WA 98631

Distribution
The survey will be distributed from July 15, 2026 through August 31, 2026. Various distribution methods will be utilized including emails, newspaper publications, postcards, social media posts, and other methods.
1.How many times a year do you use the Long Beach parks and trails shown in the preceding graphic?
0
1 - 6
7 - 12
13 - 20
21+
Sid Snyder Beach Approach
Bolstad Pavilion and Beach Approach
The Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail
Culbertson Park
Veterans' Park
Stanley Field
Pocket Parks (The Depot, Mary Lou, etc.)
2.What are your top three priorities for park, recreation, and open space improvements in Long Beach? (1 = highest, 3 = lowest)
Prioirity
Maintain and repair existing facilities
Build new parks or expand existing parks
Improve trails and connections
Improve beach access
Add youth recreation facilities / opportunities
Add adult recreation facilities / opportunities
Protect natural areas and wildlife habitat
Increase events and programming
Improve accessibility (ADA compliance)
Improve safety and lighting
Other (please specify below)
3.What are the three most important areas that, if address by the City of Long Beach, would increase your use of parks, trials, and open spaces within city limits? (1 = highest, 3 = lowest)
Priority
Better condition / maintenance
Better signage / wayfinding
Lighting
Restrooms
More parking
Improved safety
More benches and picnic tables
More art pieces
More interpretive signs
Better access for persons with disabilities
More amenities for children
More or improved views
More trails
Other (please specify below)
4.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Sid Snyder Beach Approach. If you do not use the beach, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Trails and boardwalk
Signs
Gray whale sculpture
Parking areas
Bathrooms
I do not use this beach
Other (please specify below)
5.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop facilities at Sid Snyder Beach Approach?
6.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Bolstad Pavilion and Beach Approach. If you do not use the beach, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Trails and boardwalk
Signs
Pavilion and picnic areas
Bathrooms
Parking area
I do not use this beach
Other (please specify below)
7.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop facilities at Bolstad Pavilion and Beach Approach?
8.Rate your satisfaction with the city-managed portion of the Lewis and Clark Trail. If you do not use the trail, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Trails
Trail connections to other trails (beach boardwalks, bike paths, etc.)
Signage
Parking areas
I do not use this trail
Other (please specify below)
9.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop the city-managed portion of the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail?
10.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Culbertson Park. If you do not use the park, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Softball / baseball fields
Tennis court
Basketball court
Concession stand
Picnic areas and shelter
Youth playground
Signs
Parking area
Bathrooms
I do not use this park
Other (please specify below)
11.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop facilities at Culbertson Park?
12.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Veterans' Park. If you do not use the park, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Stage area
Flag plaza and memorial
Picnic areas
Parking area
Signage
I do not use this park
Other (please specify below)
13.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop Veterans' Park?
14.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Stanley Field. If you do not use the park, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Softball / baseball field
Concession building
Signage
Parking area
Bathrooms
I do not use the park
Other (please specify below)
15.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop Stanely Field?
16.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Mary Lou's Park. If you do not use the park, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Picnic areas and benches
Signage
I do not use the park
Other (please specify below)
17.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop Mary Lou's Park?
18.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at The Depot. If you do not use the park, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
The Depot building
The Old Kite Museum building
Historic monuments
Picnic areas and benches
Signage
Parking areas
I do not use the park
Other (please specify below)
19.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop The Depot?
20.Rate your satisfaction with the North - South Bicycle Trail. If you do not use the trail, select any rating option for that response below.
Totally Inadequate
Not Very Good
Satisfactory
Very Good
Excellent
Overall experience
Condition / maintenance
Signage
Safety
I do not use the trail
Other (please specify below)
21.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop the North – South Bicycle Trail?
22.Where do you live?
23.Do you have children under 18 living with you?
24.What age group are you in?
25.What is your annual household income?
26.Do any members of your household have a disability that affects their access to a park or trail?
27.If a member of your household has a disability that affects their access to a park or trail, what type of accommodation(s) is needed to help you or your household member use Long Beach parks or trails?
28.Does your household require that signs be translated into a language other than English? If so, please specify the language.
29.Do you have any suggestions or recommendations concerning the development of parks, recreation, or open spaces in the City of Long Beach?
30.Would you or your household be interested in volunteering for parks or trail stewardship?
31.How did you find out about this survey?
32.Which of the following methods is the best way to communicate with you?
33.Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be kept informed on the progress of the PROS Element.
Your input makes a difference. Thank you for participating in this survey!