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Park and Recreation Master Plan Update
YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO US!
Thank you very much for your time and interest in H.A.R.D. Your responses will help us to focus on the services that are most important to our residents.
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1.
Which park or facility do you visit most often?
Ashland Community Center
Alden E. Oliver Sports Park
Birchfield Park
Cannery Park
Carlos Bee Park
Castro Valley Community Center and Park
East Avenue Park
Greenwood Park
Hayward Senior Center
Kennedy Park
Kenneth C. Aitken Community Center
Matt Jimenez Community Center
Meek Estate Park
Mt. Eden Mansion and Park
Palomares Hills Park
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park
San Felipe Community Center and Park
San Lorenzo Community Center and Park
Sorensdale Recreation Center
Southgate Community Center
Weekes Community Center and Park
Other (please specify)
2.
Within the past 12 months, how often have you or any member of your household visited H.A.R.D. parks and/or recreation facilities?
Once or twice
3-6 times
More than 6 times
Haven't visited in the past year
3.
I or my family members have participated in or would like to participate in the following recreation activities:
Have participated
Would like to participate
Age specific programs and events (youth recreation programs, senior activities, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Recreation leagues (adult softball leagues, soccer, baseball, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Special events (movies in the park, family night, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Charitable events (charity 5K or marathon, fundraising events, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Exercise and fitness classes (yoga, dance classes, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Education events (bike safety trainings, healthy cooking classes, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Park exercise/recreation facilities (tennis, disc golf, running on greenway, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
General park activities (walking on trails, picnicking, use of playground, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Fitness activities in a park (yoga, tai chi, boot camp, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Aquatic activities (swimming, water aerobics, splash pads, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Pet friendly facilities, (dog parks, pet waste bags, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
Theater and Performing Arts (stage plays, concerts, dance productions, etc.)
Have participated
Would like to participate
4.
Overall, H.A.R.D programs and activities are:
Consistently high quality
Consistently good quality
Quality varies with programs
Consistently poor quality
Do not know
5.
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following comments:
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Recreation facilities are well maintained
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Parks are accessible to me throughout the District
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Additional sports fields are needed
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Additional meeting/program space is needed
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Additional outdoor event space is needed
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Existing facilities need to be renovated
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
Advertisements about upcoming events/programs are adequate
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
I can easily contact parks and recreation officials for information
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
I feel safe when visiting a park or recreational facility
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
I feel that I have good access to a park
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
I can access school play areas and fields for recreational use after school, on weekends and during summer break
Agree
Disagree
Do not know
6.
In your opinion, does H.A.R.D. need more or less of the following types of facilities:
Need more
Just right
Need less
Soccer Fields
Need more
Just right
Need less
Baseball/Softball/Little League Fields
Need more
Just right
Need less
Swimming Pools
Need more
Just right
Need less
Splash Pads
Need more
Just right
Need less
Facilities for people with disabilities
Need more
Just right
Need less
Golf
Need more
Just right
Need less
Tennis Courts
Need more
Just right
Need less
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Need more
Just right
Need less
Picnic Areas
Need more
Just right
Need less
Gymnasiums
Need more
Just right
Need less
Exercise Classes
Need more
Just right
Need less
Weight Training facilities
Need more
Just right
Need less
Bocce Courts
Need more
Just right
Need less
Cricket Fields
Need more
Just right
Need less
Trails/Greenways
Need more
Just right
Need less
Dog Parks
Need more
Just right
Need less
Other (please specify)
7.
Indicate which of the following H.A.R.D. outdoor ACTIVITIES OR FACILITIES do you or members of your family see as the most needed to develop or expand. Please select your 5 top priorities:
Small neighborhood parks
Large community parks
Community/Recreation Centers
Aquatic Centers
Baseball/Softball diamonds
Basketball courts
Bocce courts
Community Gardens
Cricket fields
Day Camp
Disc Golf
Dog Park
Equestrian trails
Golf
Indoor Gymnasium
Hiking in open space
Walking paths in my local park
Outdoor fitness
Outdoor stage or amphitheater
Playgrounds
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters/picnic area
Rental facility for banquets/receptions/special events
Running/Jogging
Skateparks
Soccer fields
Splash pads
Tennis courts
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball courts
Interpretive nature programs
Lacrosse fields
Other (please specify)
8.
Listed below are potential improvements that could be made to the existing H.A.R.D. parks. Please check the top 5 improvements you would most like to have made to existing H.A.R.D. parks:
Park signs
Playgrounds
Artificial turf fields
Improved parking
Bike racks
Park security lighting
Sidewalks
Picnic shelters
Landscaping
Drinking fountains
Picnic tables/benches
Increased programming
Improve or add restroooms
Outdoor basketball courts
Security cameras
Sports field lighting
Community gardens
Natural areas
Expanded trails and greenways
Bike trails
Wi-Fi at parks
Dog park
Park amenities access for individuals with physical challenges
Other (please specify)
9.
The following are actions H.A.R.D. could take to improve the parks and recreation services. Please check whether you would be very supportive, somewhat supportive, or not supportive of each action by checking the circle next to the action:
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Acquire land for future development or park expansions
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop and improve existing parks and facilities
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.)
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Develop new park facilities on school sites rather than acquire new parkland, even though the parkland is not available for use during school hours
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
Expand public safety programs in parks
Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
Not sure
10.
How do you get to the park or facility
Drive
Walk
Ride a bike
Skateboard or Rollerblade
Public transporation
11.
How long are you willing to drive to attend recreation programs or use park and recreation facilities?
0-5 minutes
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
15-30 minutes
over 30 minutes
12.
How long are you willing to walk or bike to attend recreation programs or use park and recreation facilities?
0-5 minutes
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
15-30 minutes
Over 30 minutes
13.
Please check all the reasons that prevent you or other members of your household from using PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, TRAILS, and PROGRAMS offered by H.A.R.D. more:
Facilities are not well maintained
Program or facility not offered
Facilities do not have the right equipment
Lack of quality programs
Too far from our residence
Lack of transportation
Class full
Fees are too high
Program time not convenient
Physical challenges
Use facilities in other park systems
Poor customer service by staff
Use private gyms/clubs
Do not know location of facilities
Use other government of non-profit agencies in the District
Do not know what is being offered
Facility operation hours are not convenient
Registration for programs is difficult
Availability of parking
Safety concerns
Language barrier
Not comfortable in the neighborhood of the facility
I would never use these types of parks, facilities, trails and programs
Other (please specify)
14.
How do you find information about H.A.R.D. parks, facilities and programs?
H.A.R.D webiste
H.A.R.D. Recreation Guide
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc)
Newspapers/publications
E-mail notifications
Youth sports organization
Word-of-mouth
Other (please specify)
15.
Where do you live?
Ashland
Castro Valley
Cherryland
Fairview
Hayward
San Lorenzo
16.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
17.
Counting yourself, how many people in your household are of the following ages:
0-9 years old
-- Select an option --
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10-19 years old
-- Select an option --
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20-34 years old
-- Select an option --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
35-44 years old
-- Select an option --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
45-54 years old
-- Select an option --
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2
3
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5
6
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8
9
10
55-64 years old
-- Select an option --
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
65-74 years old
-- Select an option --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
75 years or older
-- Select an option --
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
18.
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