Clarence Recreation Needs Analysis
Community Survey

Clarence City Council is currently undertaking a Recreation Needs Analysis. The purpose of the Analysis is to provide strategic direction for the planning and development of sport and recreation opportunities for the future. It will be the overarching Council policy document that guides the provision of sport and recreation facilities and services.

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* 1. Which suburb in the Clarence local government area (LGA) do you live?

Cambridge

Richmond

Acton Park

Bellerive

Clarendon Vale

Clifton Beach

Cremorne

Geilston Bay

Howrah

Lauderdale

Lindisfarne

Montagu Bay

Mornington

Oakdowns

Opposum Bay

Otago

Risdon Vale

Rokeby

Rose Bay

Rosny

Rosny Park

Sandford

Seven Mile Beach

South Arm

Tranmere

Warrane

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Do you participate in any recreation and/or sporting activities?

Bushwalking

Cycling (off road)

Cycling (road)

Dancing

Fishing

Gardening

Golf

Gym / group exercise / bootcamp

Horse riding (not with a club)

Lawn bowls/croquet

Martial arts

Motor sports (cars, trail bikes)

Mountain biking / BMX

Physical activity as transport

Playing in the park

Running

Skateboarding / scootering

Surfing

Swimming (open water)

Swimming (pool)

Walking (includes walking your dog)

Water sports (canoeing/kayaking/sailing/rowing)

Yoga / pilates

Sport

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* 3. At which open spaces or facilities do you recreate and/or play sport? Please select all those that apply.

At home

Bushland

Beach/foreshore

Community garden

Walk and cycle paths, tracks and trails

Golf course

Gym or fitness centre

Indoor (e.g. hall, leisure centre, community centre)

Local footpaths

On the street

Park

Playground

Private property

School grounds

Skate/BMX park

Sports ground or court

Dam/lake/river

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you normally get to parks and recreation spaces within the Clarence local government area?

Car

Walk

Cycle

Skate / scooter

Bus

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How far are you willing to drive to participate in, or take your children to sport?

	Less than 20 minutes	20 to 40 minutes	40 minutes to 1 hour	More than 1 hour
Training	Training Less than 20 minutes	Training 20 to 40 minutes	Training 40 minutes to 1 hour	Training More than 1 hour
Home games	Home games Less than 20 minutes	Home games 20 to 40 minutes	Home games 40 minutes to 1 hour	Home games More than 1 hour
Away games	Away games Less than 20 minutes	Away games 20 to 40 minutes	Away games 40 minutes to 1 hour	Away games More than 1 hour

Comment

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* 6. Have you experienced any barriers to using parks and/or participating in sport within the Clarence local government area? Please tick all that apply

No, I have not experienced any barriers

They are too crowded

They are poorly maintained

They are unclean

I don't feel safe there

There is a lack of car parking

There is a lack of toilets

They don't cater for my mobility needs

They don't appeal to me

There is a limited range of sporting fields/courts/facilities provided

There is a lack of variety

I can't take my dog

I cant find information about them

Participation in sport is too expensive

Lack of transport

Lack of suitable programs

Timing does not suit

I don't have the time

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you rate the overall quality of recreation and sporting facilities/opportunities in the area?

	Great or above average	Average	Poor or below average	Don't know
Swimming pools	Swimming pools Great or above average	Swimming pools Average	Swimming pools Poor or below average	Swimming pools Don't know
Cycle and walk ways	Cycle and walk ways Great or above average	Cycle and walk ways Average	Cycle and walk ways Poor or below average	Cycle and walk ways Don't know
Sportsfields/courts	Sportsfields/courts Great or above average	Sportsfields/courts Average	Sportsfields/courts Poor or below average	Sportsfields/courts Don't know
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Great or above average	Playgrounds Average	Playgrounds Poor or below average	Playgrounds Don't know
Skate parks	Skate parks Great or above average	Skate parks Average	Skate parks Poor or below average	Skate parks Don't know
Natural bushland parks	Natural bushland parks Great or above average	Natural bushland parks Average	Natural bushland parks Poor or below average	Natural bushland parks Don't know
Beaches/foreshore areas	Beaches/foreshore areas Great or above average	Beaches/foreshore areas Average	Beaches/foreshore areas Poor or below average	Beaches/foreshore areas Don't know
Indoor sport and recreation centres	Indoor sport and recreation centres Great or above average	Indoor sport and recreation centres Average	Indoor sport and recreation centres Poor or below average	Indoor sport and recreation centres Don't know
Places to relax and socialise	Places to relax and socialise Great or above average	Places to relax and socialise Average	Places to relax and socialise Poor or below average	Places to relax and socialise Don't know
Community halls/centres	Community halls/centres Great or above average	Community halls/centres Average	Community halls/centres Poor or below average	Community halls/centres Don't know
Activities for youth	Activities for youth Great or above average	Activities for youth Average	Activities for youth Poor or below average	Activities for youth Don't know
Activities for seniors	Activities for seniors Great or above average	Activities for seniors Average	Activities for seniors Poor or below average	Activities for seniors Don't know
Low cost/free physical activities/programs	Low cost/free physical activities/programs Great or above average	Low cost/free physical activities/programs Average	Low cost/free physical activities/programs Poor or below average	Low cost/free physical activities/programs Don't know

If you ticked Poor or below average, please explain why.

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* 8. If you were in charge of Clarence City Council, what would be your TOP THREE sport and recreation priorities that you would fund over the next 10 years?

New/upgraded playgrounds

Increased supporting facilities including car parking and amenities

Improved bushland maintenance/management/conservation

Provision of places/facilities/programs for young people

Provision of places/facilities/programs for seniors

Improved picnicking facilities

Improved pedestrian/cyclist connections between open spaces

More sports grounds/ovals/courts

Improved quality of sports grounds/ovals/courts

New/upgraded cycle and walking paths

Improved parks maintenance

New/upgraded horse and equestrian facilities

No new investment required

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is your age group?

Under 19 years

20 - 24 years

25 - 29 years

30 - 34 years

35 - 39 years

40 - 44 years

45 - 49 years

50 - 54 years

55 - 59 years

60 - 64 years

65 years and older

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* 10. Are you?

Male

Female

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* 11. If you would like to be kept informed of the progress of the Recreation Needs Analysis, please leave your name and either email address or postal address in the spaces below.

Name

Address

City/Town

Postal Code

Email Address

Privacy Disclaimer: The personal information collected above will be solely used for the purpose of developing a Recreation Needs Analysis for Clarence City Council and to keep you informed.