Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

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* 1. In which neighborhood do you live?

Central

Marina District

North Hill

North Central/Pacific Ridge

Redondo

South Central

Woodmont

Zenith

Normandy Park

Don’t Know

Outside City Limits

Zip Code

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* 2. How many persons within each of the age categories are living in your household?

Under Age 5

Ages 5-9

Ages 10-14

Ages 15-19

Ages 20-24

Ages 25-34

Ages 35-44

Ages 45-54

Ages 55-64

Ages 65-84

Ages 85

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* 3. Which of the following best describes the race of the members of your household? Check all that apply.

African American/Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

Native American

Hispanic/Latino

White/Caucasian

Asian/Indian

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Rank the importance of each of the parks and facilities with one (1) being the least important and five (5) being the most important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Beach Park Event Center	Beach Park Event Center 1	Beach Park Event Center 2	Beach Park Event Center 3	Beach Park Event Center 4	Beach Park Event Center 5
Des Moines Activity Center	Des Moines Activity Center 1	Des Moines Activity Center 2	Des Moines Activity Center 3	Des Moines Activity Center 4	Des Moines Activity Center 5
Des Moines Field House	Des Moines Field House 1	Des Moines Field House 2	Des Moines Field House 3	Des Moines Field House 4	Des Moines Field House 5
Des Moines Beach Park	Des Moines Beach Park 1	Des Moines Beach Park 2	Des Moines Beach Park 3	Des Moines Beach Park 4	Des Moines Beach Park 5
Des Moines Creek Trail	Des Moines Creek Trail 1	Des Moines Creek Trail 2	Des Moines Creek Trail 3	Des Moines Creek Trail 4	Des Moines Creek Trail 5
Marina/Fishing Pier	Marina/Fishing Pier 1	Marina/Fishing Pier 2	Marina/Fishing Pier 3	Marina/Fishing Pier 4	Marina/Fishing Pier 5
Redondo Beach/Boardwalk	Redondo Beach/Boardwalk 1	Redondo Beach/Boardwalk 2	Redondo Beach/Boardwalk 3	Redondo Beach/Boardwalk 4	Redondo Beach/Boardwalk 5
Saltwater State Park	Saltwater State Park 1	Saltwater State Park 2	Saltwater State Park 3	Saltwater State Park 4	Saltwater State Park 5
Des Moines Field House Park	Des Moines Field House Park 1	Des Moines Field House Park 2	Des Moines Field House Park 3	Des Moines Field House Park 4	Des Moines Field House Park 5
Steven Underwood Park	Steven Underwood Park 1	Steven Underwood Park 2	Steven Underwood Park 3	Steven Underwood Park 4	Steven Underwood Park 5
Zenith Park	Zenith Park 1	Zenith Park 2	Zenith Park 3	Zenith Park 4	Zenith Park 5
Big Catch Plaza	Big Catch Plaza 1	Big Catch Plaza 2	Big Catch Plaza 3	Big Catch Plaza 4	Big Catch Plaza 5
Dr. Shirley Gordon Park	Dr. Shirley Gordon Park 1	Dr. Shirley Gordon Park 2	Dr. Shirley Gordon Park 3	Dr. Shirley Gordon Park 4	Dr. Shirley Gordon Park 5
Kiddy Park	Kiddy Park 1	Kiddy Park 2	Kiddy Park 3	Kiddy Park 4	Kiddy Park 5
Midway Park	Midway Park 1	Midway Park 2	Midway Park 3	Midway Park 4	Midway Park 5
Overlook Park	Overlook Park 1	Overlook Park 2	Overlook Park 3	Overlook Park 4	Overlook Park 5
Parkside Park	Parkside Park 1	Parkside Park 2	Parkside Park 3	Parkside Park 4	Parkside Park 5
South Marina Park	South Marina Park 1	South Marina Park 2	South Marina Park 3	South Marina Park 4	South Marina Park 5
Water Tower Park	Water Tower Park 1	Water Tower Park 2	Water Tower Park 3	Water Tower Park 4	Water Tower Park 5
Westwood Park	Westwood Park 1	Westwood Park 2	Westwood Park 3	Westwood Park 4	Westwood Park 5
Wooton Park	Wooton Park 1	Wooton Park 2	Wooton Park 3	Wooton Park 4	Wooton Park 5

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Have any members of your household visited any of the City of Des Moines parks or recreation facilities listed above during the last year?

Yes

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* 6. Rate your satisfaction with the above list of parks and facilities.

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

No Opinion

Comments

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* 7. Rank the importance of the following improvement options, with one (1) being the least important and five (5) being the most important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Purchase land for future parks, trails and open space preservation	Purchase land for future parks, trails and open space preservation 1	Purchase land for future parks, trails and open space preservation 2	Purchase land for future parks, trails and open space preservation 3	Purchase land for future parks, trails and open space preservation 4	Purchase land for future parks, trails and open space preservation 5
Build more parks that include play/exercise equipment, sports court, picnic shelter	Build more parks that include play/exercise equipment, sports court, picnic shelter 1	Build more parks that include play/exercise equipment, sports court, picnic shelter 2	Build more parks that include play/exercise equipment, sports court, picnic shelter 3	Build more parks that include play/exercise equipment, sports court, picnic shelter 4	Build more parks that include play/exercise equipment, sports court, picnic shelter 5
Build more sports fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball	Build more sports fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball 1	Build more sports fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball 2	Build more sports fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball 3	Build more sports fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball 4	Build more sports fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball 5
Build more walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, parks and schools	Build more walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, parks and schools 1	Build more walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, parks and schools 2	Build more walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, parks and schools 3	Build more walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, parks and schools 4	Build more walking and biking trails to connect neighborhoods, parks and schools 5
Build a Spray Park play area	Build a Spray Park play area 1	Build a Spray Park play area 2	Build a Spray Park play area 3	Build a Spray Park play area 4	Build a Spray Park play area 5
Build a Skate or Bike Park	Build a Skate or Bike Park 1	Build a Skate or Bike Park 2	Build a Skate or Bike Park 3	Build a Skate or Bike Park 4	Build a Skate or Bike Park 5
Build a community center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms	Build a community center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 1	Build a community center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 2	Build a community center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 3	Build a community center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 4	Build a community center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 5
Expand Des Moines Senior Activity Center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms	Expand Des Moines Senior Activity Center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 1	Expand Des Moines Senior Activity Center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 2	Expand Des Moines Senior Activity Center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 3	Expand Des Moines Senior Activity Center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 4	Expand Des Moines Senior Activity Center with a gym, fitness and meeting rooms 5
Renovate existing parks and play/exercise equipment areas	Renovate existing parks and play/exercise equipment areas 1	Renovate existing parks and play/exercise equipment areas 2	Renovate existing parks and play/exercise equipment areas 3	Renovate existing parks and play/exercise equipment areas 4	Renovate existing parks and play/exercise equipment areas 5
Renovate existing historical facilities (Field House, Beach Park buildings)	Renovate existing historical facilities (Field House, Beach Park buildings) 1	Renovate existing historical facilities (Field House, Beach Park buildings) 2	Renovate existing historical facilities (Field House, Beach Park buildings) 3	Renovate existing historical facilities (Field House, Beach Park buildings) 4	Renovate existing historical facilities (Field House, Beach Park buildings) 5
Improve streetscapes with way finding signage, street banners and flowers	Improve streetscapes with way finding signage, street banners and flowers 1	Improve streetscapes with way finding signage, street banners and flowers 2	Improve streetscapes with way finding signage, street banners and flowers 3	Improve streetscapes with way finding signage, street banners and flowers 4	Improve streetscapes with way finding signage, street banners and flowers 5

Please list any other priorities

Many of the City’s parks and recreation facilities are aging and will require life and safety and/or public access renovations within the next six to ten years for continued use. Check any of the following funding options that you would support.

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* 8. I would support a Bond or Levy to:

Build new parks, play areas and recreation facilities

Replace or repair historic landmarks

Renovate the existing parks, play areas and recreation facilities.

Replace or repair the existing Beach Park bulkheads and beach access

Replace or repair the existing Marina bulkheads, pier and boardwalk

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* 9. I would support parking or user fees to:

Renovate the existing parks, play areas and recreation facilities

Replace or repair historic landmarks

Replace or repair the existing Beach Park bulkheads and beach access

Replace or repair the existing Marina bulkheads, pier and promenade

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* 10. Funding Option Comments

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* 11. Rank the importance of recreation activities to the community with one (1) being the least important and five (5) being the most important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Arts/Beach Park Concerts	Arts/Beach Park Concerts 1	Arts/Beach Park Concerts 2	Arts/Beach Park Concerts 3	Arts/Beach Park Concerts 4	Arts/Beach Park Concerts 5
Community Gardening	Community Gardening 1	Community Gardening 2	Community Gardening 3	Community Gardening 4	Community Gardening 5
Enrichment Programs: Preschool	Enrichment Programs: Preschool 1	Enrichment Programs: Preschool 2	Enrichment Programs: Preschool 3	Enrichment Programs: Preschool 4	Enrichment Programs: Preschool 5
Enrichment Programs: Youth	Enrichment Programs: Youth 1	Enrichment Programs: Youth 2	Enrichment Programs: Youth 3	Enrichment Programs: Youth 4	Enrichment Programs: Youth 5
Enrichment Programs: Adult	Enrichment Programs: Adult 1	Enrichment Programs: Adult 2	Enrichment Programs: Adult 3	Enrichment Programs: Adult 4	Enrichment Programs: Adult 5
Enrichment Programs: Senior	Enrichment Programs: Senior 1	Enrichment Programs: Senior 2	Enrichment Programs: Senior 3	Enrichment Programs: Senior 4	Enrichment Programs: Senior 5
Festivals/Community Events	Festivals/Community Events 1	Festivals/Community Events 2	Festivals/Community Events 3	Festivals/Community Events 4	Festivals/Community Events 5
Fitness/Wellness	Fitness/Wellness 1	Fitness/Wellness 2	Fitness/Wellness 3	Fitness/Wellness 4	Fitness/Wellness 5
Free Summer Lunch Program	Free Summer Lunch Program 1	Free Summer Lunch Program 2	Free Summer Lunch Program 3	Free Summer Lunch Program 4	Free Summer Lunch Program 5
Inclusive (Special Needs) Recreation	Inclusive (Special Needs) Recreation 1	Inclusive (Special Needs) Recreation 2	Inclusive (Special Needs) Recreation 3	Inclusive (Special Needs) Recreation 4	Inclusive (Special Needs) Recreation 5
KHAOS After School & Camps	KHAOS After School & Camps 1	KHAOS After School & Camps 2	KHAOS After School & Camps 3	KHAOS After School & Camps 4	KHAOS After School & Camps 5
Martial Arts	Martial Arts 1	Martial Arts 2	Martial Arts 3	Martial Arts 4	Martial Arts 5
Open Gym	Open Gym 1	Open Gym 2	Open Gym 3	Open Gym 4	Open Gym 5
Private Facility Rentals	Private Facility Rentals 1	Private Facility Rentals 2	Private Facility Rentals 3	Private Facility Rentals 4	Private Facility Rentals 5
Recreation Scholarships	Recreation Scholarships 1	Recreation Scholarships 2	Recreation Scholarships 3	Recreation Scholarships 4	Recreation Scholarships 5
Sports: Youth	Sports: Youth 1	Sports: Youth 2	Sports: Youth 3	Sports: Youth 4	Sports: Youth 5
Sports: Adult	Sports: Adult 1	Sports: Adult 2	Sports: Adult 3	Sports: Adult 4	Sports: Adult 5
Sports: Senior	Sports: Senior 1	Sports: Senior 2	Sports: Senior 3	Sports: Senior 4	Sports: Senior 5
Technology	Technology 1	Technology 2	Technology 3	Technology 4	Technology 5
Volunteering	Volunteering 1	Volunteering 2	Volunteering 3	Volunteering 4	Volunteering 5
Waterfront Sports	Waterfront Sports 1	Waterfront Sports 2	Waterfront Sports 3	Waterfront Sports 4	Waterfront Sports 5

What other recreation activities should be offered?

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* 12. Does any member of your household participate in the recreation activities offered by the City?

Yes

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* 13. If yes, rate the overall quality of your experience with the above list of recreation programs.

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

No Opinion

Comments

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* 14. If no, what are the reasons?

Don’t have time for recreation

Don’t know about the recreation activities offered by the City

Can’t afford user fees

Does not meet our household’s need

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Rank the importance of each of the listed human services to the community with one (1) being the least important and five (5) being the most important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Childcare Assistance	Childcare Assistance 1	Childcare Assistance 2	Childcare Assistance 3	Childcare Assistance 4	Childcare Assistance 5
Clothing Bank	Clothing Bank 1	Clothing Bank 2	Clothing Bank 3	Clothing Bank 4	Clothing Bank 5
Domestic Violence Support	Domestic Violence Support 1	Domestic Violence Support 2	Domestic Violence Support 3	Domestic Violence Support 4	Domestic Violence Support 5
Early Learning	Early Learning 1	Early Learning 2	Early Learning 3	Early Learning 4	Early Learning 5
Emergency/Financial Assistance	Emergency/Financial Assistance 1	Emergency/Financial Assistance 2	Emergency/Financial Assistance 3	Emergency/Financial Assistance 4	Emergency/Financial Assistance 5
Food/Nutrition Assistance	Food/Nutrition Assistance 1	Food/Nutrition Assistance 2	Food/Nutrition Assistance 3	Food/Nutrition Assistance 4	Food/Nutrition Assistance 5
Housing Assistance	Housing Assistance 1	Housing Assistance 2	Housing Assistance 3	Housing Assistance 4	Housing Assistance 5
Information & Referral	Information & Referral 1	Information & Referral 2	Information & Referral 3	Information & Referral 4	Information & Referral 5
Job Training	Job Training 1	Job Training 2	Job Training 3	Job Training 4	Job Training 5
Literacy Program	Literacy Program 1	Literacy Program 2	Literacy Program 3	Literacy Program 4	Literacy Program 5
Medical/Dental/Mental Health Care	Medical/Dental/Mental Health Care 1	Medical/Dental/Mental Health Care 2	Medical/Dental/Mental Health Care 3	Medical/Dental/Mental Health Care 4	Medical/Dental/Mental Health Care 5
Parenting Education	Parenting Education 1	Parenting Education 2	Parenting Education 3	Parenting Education 4	Parenting Education 5
Special Needs Programs	Special Needs Programs 1	Special Needs Programs 2	Special Needs Programs 3	Special Needs Programs 4	Special Needs Programs 5
Transportation Assistance	Transportation Assistance 1	Transportation Assistance 2	Transportation Assistance 3	Transportation Assistance 4	Transportation Assistance 5

Other needs not listed:

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* 16. Does anyone in your household benefit from local human services programs?

Yes

If yes, please list services.

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* 17. Rank the importance of aquatic programs to the community, with one (1) being the least important and five(5) being the most important.

	1	2	3	4	5
Water Safety/Learning to Swim	Water Safety/Learning to Swim 1	Water Safety/Learning to Swim 2	Water Safety/Learning to Swim 3	Water Safety/Learning to Swim 4	Water Safety/Learning to Swim 5
Lap Swimming	Lap Swimming 1	Lap Swimming 2	Lap Swimming 3	Lap Swimming 4	Lap Swimming 5
Therapeutic Exercise	Therapeutic Exercise 1	Therapeutic Exercise 2	Therapeutic Exercise 3	Therapeutic Exercise 4	Therapeutic Exercise 5
Fitness Water Exercise	Fitness Water Exercise 1	Fitness Water Exercise 2	Fitness Water Exercise 3	Fitness Water Exercise 4	Fitness Water Exercise 5
Playtime	Playtime 1	Playtime 2	Playtime 3	Playtime 4	Playtime 5
Family Outing	Family Outing 1	Family Outing 2	Family Outing 3	Family Outing 4	Family Outing 5
Competitive Water Sports	Competitive Water Sports 1	Competitive Water Sports 2	Competitive Water Sports 3	Competitive Water Sports 4	Competitive Water Sports 5
Private Rental	Private Rental 1	Private Rental 2	Private Rental 3	Private Rental 4	Private Rental 5
Special Needs	Special Needs 1	Special Needs 2	Special Needs 3	Special Needs 4	Special Needs 5

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* 18. Does any member of your household use the Mt. Rainier Pool in Des Moines?

Yes

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* 19. If no, what are the reasons?

Don’t know how to swim

Don’t have time for recreation

Don’t know about the pool

Don’t know where the pool is located

Parking is inadequate

Can’t afford user fees

Pool is too cool

Pool is too warm

Does not meet my need

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Rank your responses to the questions below in order of importance to you, with one (1) being the least important and five (5) being the most important. What would you like to see changed about the Mount Rainer Pool?

	1	2	3	4	5
Shallow Pool Added	Shallow Pool Added 1	Shallow Pool Added 2	Shallow Pool Added 3	Shallow Pool Added 4	Shallow Pool Added 5
Separate, Warm Water Pool Added	Separate, Warm Water Pool Added 1	Separate, Warm Water Pool Added 2	Separate, Warm Water Pool Added 3	Separate, Warm Water Pool Added 4	Separate, Warm Water Pool Added 5
Move to a Different Location	Move to a Different Location 1	Move to a Different Location 2	Move to a Different Location 3	Move to a Different Location 4	Move to a Different Location 5
More Time for Family Recreational Swimming/Playing	More Time for Family Recreational Swimming/Playing 1	More Time for Family Recreational Swimming/Playing 2	More Time for Family Recreational Swimming/Playing 3	More Time for Family Recreational Swimming/Playing 4	More Time for Family Recreational Swimming/Playing 5
Gender Exclusive Swimming Time	Gender Exclusive Swimming Time 1	Gender Exclusive Swimming Time 2	Gender Exclusive Swimming Time 3	Gender Exclusive Swimming Time 4	Gender Exclusive Swimming Time 5
More Spacious Locker Rooms	More Spacious Locker Rooms 1	More Spacious Locker Rooms 2	More Spacious Locker Rooms 3	More Spacious Locker Rooms 4	More Spacious Locker Rooms 5
Separated Showers	Separated Showers 1	Separated Showers 2	Separated Showers 3	Separated Showers 4	Separated Showers 5

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What other aquatic facilities should Des Moines have?

	1	2	3	4	5
Spray Park	Spray Park 1	Spray Park 2	Spray Park 3	Spray Park 4	Spray Park 5
Water Slide	Water Slide 1	Water Slide 2	Water Slide 3	Water Slide 4	Water Slide 5
Therapy (hot) Tub	Therapy (hot) Tub 1	Therapy (hot) Tub 2	Therapy (hot) Tub 3	Therapy (hot) Tub 4	Therapy (hot) Tub 5
Lazy River (water resistance walk)	Lazy River (water resistance walk) 1	Lazy River (water resistance walk) 2	Lazy River (water resistance walk) 3	Lazy River (water resistance walk) 4	Lazy River (water resistance walk) 5
Beachfront (zero) Entry	Beachfront (zero) Entry 1	Beachfront (zero) Entry 2	Beachfront (zero) Entry 3	Beachfront (zero) Entry 4	Beachfront (zero) Entry 5
Meeting/Event Rooms	Meeting/Event Rooms 1	Meeting/Event Rooms 2	Meeting/Event Rooms 3	Meeting/Event Rooms 4	Meeting/Event Rooms 5
Dry Land Exercise	Dry Land Exercise 1	Dry Land Exercise 2	Dry Land Exercise 3	Dry Land Exercise 4	Dry Land Exercise 5
Outdoor Social Event Area	Outdoor Social Event Area 1	Outdoor Social Event Area 2	Outdoor Social Event Area 3	Outdoor Social Event Area 4	Outdoor Social Event Area 5

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Please provide your contact information and e-mail address to receive the latest program, services, and event news from your Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Department.

Name:

Address:

City

State

ZIP Code

Email Address:

Phone Number: