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Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
Community Indoor Swim Needs and Interests
The Department of Recreation and Parks is gathering community feedback to help shape future access, operations, and programming at two indoor pools located within existing Baltimore County Government buildings at the conclusion of a lease agreement with the Y of Central Maryland (YMCA). Your input is important and will guide how we plan for swim offerings at both the Randallstown and Dundalk locations.
1.
Enter your ZIP code.
2.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Nonbinary
Transgender
Prefer not to answer
Prefer to self-describe
3.
How would you describe your race or ethnicity?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino/a/x
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
Prefer not to answer
Prefer to self-describe
4.
What is your total household income before taxes?
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 to $249,999
$250,000 or more
Prefer not to answer
5.
What age groups in your household are interested in aquatic programming? (Check all that apply.)
0 to 4
5 to 10
11 to 13
14 to 18
19 to 59
60 and up
6.
How often do you currently use indoor pools?
Never
A few times a year
Monthly
Weekly
Multiple times per week
7.
Do you belong to a fitness club/center with pool access?
Yes
No
8.
Have you previously used the YMCA-operated pools at either the Dundalk or Randallstown swim center?
Yes, regularly
Yes, occasionally
No
9.
What YMCA-offered programs have you regularly participated in?
Swim Lessons
Tai Chi
Water Fitness
Yoga
Other (please describe)
10.
If you answered yes to question 8, which pool location do you currently visit? (Select all that apply.)
Dundalk
Randallstown
11.
What factors influence your decision to visit a pool? (Select all that apply.)
Availability of lap swim lanes/space
Cleanliness and maintenance
Cost/affordability
Family-friendly programs and offerings
Hours of operation
Pool temperature/comfort
Program availability
Other (please describe)
12.
What activity would you use the pool for on weekday mornings (from 8 a.m. to noon)? (Select all that apply.)
Competitive swim team/training
Family or community events
Lap swimming
Lifeguard training/certification
Recreational/open swim
Swim lessons for adults
Swim lessons for children
Therapeutic or rehabilitation programs
Water fitness class
Other (please describe)
13.
What activity would you use the pool for on weekday afternoons (from noon to 4 p.m.)? (Select all that apply.)
Competitive swim team/training
Family or community events
Lap swimming
Lifeguard training/certification
Recreational/open swim
Swim lessons for adults
Swim lessons for children
Therapeutic or rehabilitation programs
Water fitness class
Other (please describe)
14.
What activity would you use the pool for on weekday evenings (from 4 to 8 p.m.)? (Select all that apply.)
Competitive swim team/training
Family or community events
Lap swimming
Lifeguard training/certification
Recreational/open swim
Swim lessons for adults
Swim lessons for children
Therapeutic or rehabilitation programs
Water fitness class
Other (please describe)
15.
What activity would you use the pool for on weekend mornings (from 8 a.m. to noon)? (Select all that apply.)
Competitive swim team/training
Family or community events
Lap swimming
Lifeguard training/certification
Recreational/open swim
Swim lessons for adults
Swim lessons for children
Therapeutic or rehabilitation programs
Water fitness class
Other (please describe)
16.
What activity would you use the pool for on weekend afternoons (from noon to 4 p.m.)? (Select all that apply.)
Competitive swim team/training
Family or community events
Lap swimming
Lifeguard training/certification
Recreational/open swim
Swim lessons for adults
Swim lessons for children
Therapeutic or rehabilitation programs
Water fitness class
Other (please describe)
17.
What activity would you use the pool for on weekend evenings (from 4 to 8 p.m.)? (Select all that apply.)
Competitive swim team/training
Family or community events
Lap swimming
Lifeguard training/certification
Recreational/open swim
Swim lessons for adults
Swim lessons for children
Therapeutic or rehabilitation programs
Water fitness class
Other (please describe)
18.
Check which, if any, of the following payment models would work for you.
Annual pass
Monthly pass
Pay-per-visit
Combination of the above
Other (please describe)
19.
How would you prefer to receive information about pool hours and programs?
Building Signage
Email
Text
Other (please specify)
20.
If you would like to receive email or text updates about Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks aquatic program information, provide your contact information.
21.
Do you or someone in your household require accessibility accommodations?
Chair lifts
Quieter swim times
Water temperature considerations
Other (please describe)
22.
What would make you more likely to use the pools?
23.
Please provide any additional comments or ideas.
