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)

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* 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

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* 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.)	Age specific programs and events (youth recreation programs, senior activities, etc.) Have participated	Age specific programs and events (youth recreation programs, senior activities, etc.) Would like to participate
Recreation leagues (adult softball leagues, soccer, baseball, etc.)	Recreation leagues (adult softball leagues, soccer, baseball, etc.) Have participated	Recreation leagues (adult softball leagues, soccer, baseball, etc.) Would like to participate
Special events (movies in the park, family night, etc.)	Special events (movies in the park, family night, etc.) Have participated	Special events (movies in the park, family night, etc.) Would like to participate
Charitable events (charity 5K or marathon, fundraising events, etc.)	Charitable events (charity 5K or marathon, fundraising events, etc.) Have participated	Charitable events (charity 5K or marathon, fundraising events, etc.) Would like to participate
Exercise and fitness classes (yoga, dance classes, etc.)	Exercise and fitness classes (yoga, dance classes, etc.) Have participated	Exercise and fitness classes (yoga, dance classes, etc.) Would like to participate
Education events (bike safety trainings, healthy cooking classes, etc.)	Education events (bike safety trainings, healthy cooking classes, etc.) Have participated	Education events (bike safety trainings, healthy cooking classes, etc.) Would like to participate
Park exercise/recreation facilities (tennis, disc golf, running on greenway, etc.)	Park exercise/recreation facilities (tennis, disc golf, running on greenway, etc.) Have participated	Park exercise/recreation facilities (tennis, disc golf, running on greenway, etc.) Would like to participate
General park activities (walking on trails, picnicking, use of playground, etc.)	General park activities (walking on trails, picnicking, use of playground, etc.) Have participated	General park activities (walking on trails, picnicking, use of playground, etc.) Would like to participate
Fitness activities in a park (yoga, tai chi, boot camp, etc.)	Fitness activities in a park (yoga, tai chi, boot camp, etc.) Have participated	Fitness activities in a park (yoga, tai chi, boot camp, etc.) Would like to participate
Aquatic activities (swimming, water aerobics, splash pads, etc.)	Aquatic activities (swimming, water aerobics, splash pads, etc.) Have participated	Aquatic activities (swimming, water aerobics, splash pads, etc.) Would like to participate
Pet friendly facilities, (dog parks, pet waste bags, etc.)	Pet friendly facilities, (dog parks, pet waste bags, etc.) Have participated	Pet friendly facilities, (dog parks, pet waste bags, etc.) Would like to participate
Theater and Performing Arts (stage plays, concerts, dance productions, etc.)	Theater and Performing Arts (stage plays, concerts, dance productions, etc.) Have participated	Theater and Performing Arts (stage plays, concerts, dance productions, etc.) Would like to participate

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* 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

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* 5. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following comments:

	Agree	Disagree	Do not know
Recreation facilities are well maintained	Recreation facilities are well maintained Agree	Recreation facilities are well maintained Disagree	Recreation facilities are well maintained Do not know
Parks are accessible to me throughout the District	Parks are accessible to me throughout the District Agree	Parks are accessible to me throughout the District Disagree	Parks are accessible to me throughout the District Do not know
Additional sports fields are needed	Additional sports fields are needed Agree	Additional sports fields are needed Disagree	Additional sports fields are needed Do not know
Additional meeting/program space is needed	Additional meeting/program space is needed Agree	Additional meeting/program space is needed Disagree	Additional meeting/program space is needed Do not know
Additional outdoor event space is needed	Additional outdoor event space is needed Agree	Additional outdoor event space is needed Disagree	Additional outdoor event space is needed Do not know
Existing facilities need to be renovated	Existing facilities need to be renovated Agree	Existing facilities need to be renovated Disagree	Existing facilities need to be renovated Do not know
Advertisements about upcoming events/programs are adequate	Advertisements about upcoming events/programs are adequate Agree	Advertisements about upcoming events/programs are adequate Disagree	Advertisements about upcoming events/programs are adequate Do not know
I can easily contact parks and recreation officials for information	I can easily contact parks and recreation officials for information Agree	I can easily contact parks and recreation officials for information Disagree	I can easily contact parks and recreation officials for information Do not know
I feel safe when visiting a park or recreational facility	I feel safe when visiting a park or recreational facility Agree	I feel safe when visiting a park or recreational facility Disagree	I feel safe when visiting a park or recreational facility Do not know
I feel that I have good access to a park	I feel that I have good access to a park Agree	I feel that I have good access to a park Disagree	I feel that I have good access to a park Do not know
I can access school play areas and fields for recreational use after school, on weekends and during summer break	I can access school play areas and fields for recreational use after school, on weekends and during summer break Agree	I can access school play areas and fields for recreational use after school, on weekends and during summer break Disagree	I can access school play areas and fields for recreational use after school, on weekends and during summer break Do not know

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* 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	Soccer Fields Need more	Soccer Fields Just right	Soccer Fields Need less
Baseball/Softball/Little League Fields	Baseball/Softball/Little League Fields Need more	Baseball/Softball/Little League Fields Just right	Baseball/Softball/Little League Fields Need less
Swimming Pools	Swimming Pools Need more	Swimming Pools Just right	Swimming Pools Need less
Splash Pads	Splash Pads Need more	Splash Pads Just right	Splash Pads Need less
Facilities for people with disabilities	Facilities for people with disabilities Need more	Facilities for people with disabilities Just right	Facilities for people with disabilities Need less
Golf	Golf Need more	Golf Just right	Golf Need less
Tennis Courts	Tennis Courts Need more	Tennis Courts Just right	Tennis Courts Need less
Outdoor Basketball Courts	Outdoor Basketball Courts Need more	Outdoor Basketball Courts Just right	Outdoor Basketball Courts Need less
Picnic Areas	Picnic Areas Need more	Picnic Areas Just right	Picnic Areas Need less
Gymnasiums	Gymnasiums Need more	Gymnasiums Just right	Gymnasiums Need less
Exercise Classes	Exercise Classes Need more	Exercise Classes Just right	Exercise Classes Need less
Weight Training facilities	Weight Training facilities Need more	Weight Training facilities Just right	Weight Training facilities Need less
Bocce Courts	Bocce Courts Need more	Bocce Courts Just right	Bocce Courts Need less
Cricket Fields	Cricket Fields Need more	Cricket Fields Just right	Cricket Fields Need less
Trails/Greenways	Trails/Greenways Need more	Trails/Greenways Just right	Trails/Greenways Need less
Dog Parks	Dog Parks Need more	Dog Parks Just right	Dog Parks Need less

Other (please specify)

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 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	Acquire land for future development or park expansions Very supportive	Acquire land for future development or park expansions Somewhat supportive	Acquire land for future development or park expansions Not supportive	Acquire land for future development or park expansions Not sure	Acquire land for future development or park expansions
Develop and improve existing parks and facilities	Develop and improve existing parks and facilities Very supportive	Develop and improve existing parks and facilities Somewhat supportive	Develop and improve existing parks and facilities Not supportive	Develop and improve existing parks and facilities Not sure	Develop and improve existing parks and facilities
Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.)	Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.) Very supportive	Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.) Somewhat supportive	Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.) Not supportive	Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.) Not sure	Develop more indoor recreation facilities (recreation centers, gymnasium, etc.)
Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities	Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities Very supportive	Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities Somewhat supportive	Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities Not supportive	Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities Not sure	Develop more active recreation (sports, swimming, etc.) opportunities
Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities	Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities Very supportive	Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities Somewhat supportive	Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities Not supportive	Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities Not sure	Develop more passive recreation (hiking, picnicking, etc.) opportunities
Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails	Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails Very supportive	Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails Somewhat supportive	Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails Not supportive	Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails Not sure	Develop new recreational trails and connect existing trails
Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges	Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges Very supportive	Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges Somewhat supportive	Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges Not supportive	Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges Not sure	Develop new park amenities for individuals with physical challenges
Develop new park facilities on school sites rather than acquire new parkland, even though the parkland is not available for use during school hours	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	Develop new park facilities on school sites rather than acquire new parkland, even though the parkland is not available for use during school hours Somewhat supportive	Develop new park facilities on school sites rather than acquire new parkland, even though the parkland is not available for use during school hours Not supportive	Develop new park facilities on school sites rather than acquire new parkland, even though the parkland is not available for use during school hours 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
Expand public safety programs in parks	Expand public safety programs in parks Very supportive	Expand public safety programs in parks Somewhat supportive	Expand public safety programs in parks Not supportive	Expand public safety programs in parks Not sure	Expand public safety programs in parks

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* 10. How do you get to the park or facility

Drive

Walk

Ride a bike

Skateboard or Rollerblade

Public transporation

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* 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

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* 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

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* 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)

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* 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)

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* 15. Where do you live?

Ashland

Castro Valley

Cherryland

Fairview

Hayward

San Lorenzo

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* 16. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 17. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are of the following ages:


0-9 years old	0-9 years old menu
10-19 years old	10-19 years old menu
20-34 years old	20-34 years old menu
35-44 years old	35-44 years old menu
45-54 years old	45-54 years old menu
55-64 years old	55-64 years old menu
65-74 years old	65-74 years old menu
75 years or older	75 years or older menu

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* 1. Which park or facility do you visit most often?

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* 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?

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* 3. I or my family members have participated in or would like to participate in the following recreation activities:

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* 4. Overall, H.A.R.D programs and activities are:

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* 5. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following comments:

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* 6. In your opinion, does H.A.R.D. need more or less of the following types of facilities:

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* 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:

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* 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:

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* 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:

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* 10. How do you get to the park or facility

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* 11. How long are you willing to drive to attend recreation programs or use park and recreation facilities?

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* 12. How long are you willing to walk or bike to attend recreation programs or use park and recreation facilities?

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* 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:

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* 14. How do you find information about H.A.R.D. parks, facilities and programs?

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* 15. Where do you live?

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* 16. What is your age?

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* 17. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are of the following ages:

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