City of Binghamton - Youth and Community Center Engagement

The City of Binghamton is in the planning stages for a new Youth and Community Center to be located at Columbus Park. Building on the outreach that was done in Fall/Winter of 2020 for Park Improvements, the City is looking for your feedback on what types of programs and activities you would like to see at this new Center. Initial thoughts on spaces to be included in the Youth and Community Center are a basketball court, commercial kitchen and community/activity/classrooms.

Your completion of this survey will help in designing the activities and amenities at the new facility. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. This survey is the first step in a series of engagement sessions looking for your input on this new facility.

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your opinions and expectations are important to us!

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* 1. What is your relationship to Columbus Park?

I live within walking distance of Columbus Park (within approximately 1/2 mile).

I live in the City of Binghamton (outside of walking distance)

I live outside of the City of Binghamton

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How old are you?

Under 12

12-17

18-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your household?

Household with school-age children (5-18 years)

Household with older children (over 18 years)

Household with younger children (under 5 years)

Household without children

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* 4. The public outreach for park improvements indicated priorities for the programs below. Please indicate which of these programs you are most excited for at the park. (Check no more than 5)

Food Events (Food Trucks, Cooking Classes, etc)

Play Equipment

Fitness Equipment and/or Trails

Flowers and Trees

Sports/Game Programming

After School Programming

Outdoor Wi-fi Connectivity

Pavilion/Covered Seating Area(s)

Community Gardens

Other (please specify)

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Community Center Inspiration Images

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* 5. Referencing the images above, what spaces would you or your family most like to see in the new Youth and Community Center? (Check no more than 5)

Fitness Studio(s) (fitness classes)

Indoor Netted Area (batting cage, pitching area)

Indoor Walking Track

Court Space (Gymnasium for Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, etc)

Wellness Space (Health screening, possible partnership with local health system)

Weight and Cardio Room (exercises and equipment)

Kids Indoor Play Area

Maker Space Lab (sewing, 3D printing, Laser Cutting)

Gallery Space (Art, History)

Lounge and Gathering Space

Game Room (billiards, ping-pong, board, cards)

Catering/Teaching Commercial Kitchen

Media Room (Computers, Gaming)

Small Group Meeting Rooms (multipurpose meeting/instructional rooms for scout meetings, art classes, etc.)

Large Community Meeting Spaces (rental space for community functions)

Performance Stage

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What programs and activities would you or your family most like to participate in at a new Youth and Community Center? (Check no more than 5)

Computer Classes

Gaming/Esports

Cooking/Nutrition Classes

Indoor Soccer

Senior Activity Programs

Art Classes

Fitness/Dance Classes

Open Gym Time

Climbing Wall

Cheerleading

Gymnastics

Drama Classes

Boxing Classes

Self-Defense Classes

Concerts

Homework Zone

Basketball

Financial Literacy

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Activities

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What might bring you to the new Youth and Community Center more often? (Check no more than 2)

Community (event and meeting) Hub

Recreation and Athletics Hub

Arts and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Hub

Afterschool Activity and Homework Space

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you or your family participate in summer camps or afterschool programs held at the new Youth and Community Center?

Summer Camps Only

Afterschool Programs Only

Both Summer Camps and Afterschool Programs

Neither

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* 9. During what time period(s) would you or your family visit the new Youth and Community Center?

During the Day (8am - 2pm)

Afterschool (2pm - 5pm)

Evening (6pm - 9pm)

Weekends

I will not visit.

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* 10. Which of the following elements are most important to you in the design of the new Youth and Community Center? (Check no more than 5)

Well lit outdoor areas and clear visibility across parking areas and entrance

Safety/Security

Centralized checkpoint upon entering facility

Cost of Participation

Easy to Access

Hours of Operation

Universal Design / Inclusivity

Good Access to Parking

Activities and Programs Offered

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What are your favorite aspects of other Youth Recreation and Community Centers that you have visited?

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* 12. Do you have any additional feedback for this project?

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* 13. If you would like to stay informed about future community outreach efforts for this project please provide your email address below.

The City and design consultants will be hosting an engagement session on May 18th at 6pm for further input. If you wish to join virtually please register in advance at the link below.

https://cplteam.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcOGgqz4pHdEafzIFUgq79sKYF5hSvFE9
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you are unable to join us virtually at home, you will have an opportunity to join the virtual meeting at the Broome County Public Library at 185 Court St on May 18th at 6pm.

If you have any questions or additional feedback, please reach out to the City of Binghamton Youth and Neighborhood Affairs (mjbrockett@cityofbinghamton.com).