Harry Thomas Recreation Center Survey

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the Harry Thomas Recreation Center and Outdoor Pool modernization project. Responses to this survey will be used by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to help envision a modernization of the Harry Thomas Recreation Center. This will be one of many opportunities to provide feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey!

Please complete this by May 30th, 2025.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your use of Harry Thomas Recreation Center? Select all that apply to your household.

I use the outdoor playspace

I use the outdoor pool

I use the outdoor courts

I use the athletic field

I use the community garden

I use the interior boxing gym

I use interior community / multi-purpose rooms

I use the computer lab

I do not go to Harry Thomas Recreation Center

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* 2. How close do you live to Harry Thomas Recreation Center?

Directly next to the site

Less than a 5 minute walk

1/2 mile or less

5 miles or less

More than 5 miles

I am not a District resident

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* 3. How do you travel to this site?

Walk

Bike

Drive

Public Transportation

Rideshare

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What time of the day are you most likely to visit Harry Thomas Recreation Center?

Early morning: before 9AM

Mid-day: 9AM - 5PM

After work: after 5PM

Weekends and Holidays

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Rank your biggest concerns at Harry Thomas Recreation Center (1 is highest concern, 5 is least concern).

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* 6. Do you have other concerns regarding the site?

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* 7. What are up to 5 indoor amenities you would like to have at the modernized recreation center?

Dance/Yoga room

Fitness center

Demonstration kitchen (used for cooking classes, etc.)

Gaming lounge

Computer lab

Teen lounge

Reading room

Multi-purpose room

Senior room

Maker space / STEM lab

Boxing gym

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are outdoor recreation features would you like to see improved?

Outdoor pool

Outdoor tennis and basketball courts

Community garden

Outdoor seating and bleachers

Outdoor lighting

Outdoor shade

Outdoor walking paths

Outdoor fencing

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What landscape improvements would you like to see at Harry Thomas?

Bushes

Butterfly / pollinator garden

Rain gardens

Trees

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What size meetings or events would you like to be able to host at Harry Thomas?

5-10 people

Up to 25 people

Up to 50 people

None of the above

Demographic Questions

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic

White / Caucasian

Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify)

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* 13. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

Newborn to 24 months

2-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11-13 years

14-18 years

Over 18 years

Not applicable

Other Thoughts?

Harry Thomas Recreation Center Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your use of Harry Thomas Recreation Center? Select all that apply to your household.

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* 2. How close do you live to Harry Thomas Recreation Center?

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* 3. How do you travel to this site?

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* 4. What time of the day are you most likely to visit Harry Thomas Recreation Center?

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* 5. Rank your biggest concerns at Harry Thomas Recreation Center (1 is highest concern, 5 is least concern).

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* 6. Do you have other concerns regarding the site?

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* 7. What are up to 5 indoor amenities you would like to have at the modernized recreation center?

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* 8. What are outdoor recreation features would you like to see improved?

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* 9. What landscape improvements would you like to see at Harry Thomas?

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* 10. What size meetings or events would you like to be able to host at Harry Thomas?

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

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* 13. How many children, by age, currently live in your household?

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* 14. Please share any additional thoughts, comments, or recommendations for Harry Thomas Recreation Center.

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* 15. Please provide an email address if you would like to receive updates on the project.