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2026 City of Dallas White Rock Hills Recreation Center Survey
The City of Dallas is excited to announce the launch of the programming phase for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center. This survey is aimed at assessing citizen interest in indoor recreation and activities. Your participation in this survey is essential to help us understand the community’s desired level of service and to determine how we construct this facility. This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and we sincerely appreciate your participation and feedback. Thank you for being a vital part of shaping the future of this community!
1.
Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreation programs or events offered by the City of Dallas during the past 12 months?
Yes
No
2.
What recreation programs and services offered by the City of Dallas have you or members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Athletics
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Special Events
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Adult 50+ Programs
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Youth Programs
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Teen Programs
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Afterschool or Summer Camps
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
Special Needs Programs
1-3 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
4-6 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
7-9 Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
10+ Visits/Participations/Times Attended/Used/Etc.
N/A
3.
Please check ANY obstacles from the list below which prohibit your household from participating more fully in recreation programs.
Programs are full
Fees are too high
Not interested
Facility too far from residence
Lack of quality facilities
Too busy
Lack of quality programs
Lack of transportation
Not aware of what is offered
Poor customer service from staff
Program not offered
Program times are not convenient
Registration is difficult
Participate in programs from other providers
Lack of childcare
Cultural/language barriers
Other
4.
Which of the following factors do you consider when choosing to utilize or participate in indoor recreation?
Fees/Cost to use
Classes/Programs offered
Variety of amenities
Proximity to my home
Not interested
Other
5.
Please vote for the 10 activities you would MOST like to see at the new recreation center.
Fitness Classes
Cardio Equipment
Free Weights/Weight Machines/Strength Training
Functional Training
Yoga
Group Exercise Room(s)/Dance Studio(s)
Martial Arts
Indoor Synthetic Turf
TRX: Total Body Resistance Exercise (Body Weight Strength Training)
Indoor Walk/Jog Track
Badminton
Futsal (5-player Indoor Court Soccer)
Basketball
Pickleball
Volleyball
Kickball
Batting Cages
LU System (Digital Interactive Gym Playground)
Culinary Classes
Meal Programs
Nutritional Education
Catering/Warming Kitchen
Concessions
Dry Crafts: Drawing, Quilting, Knitting, Paper Crafts, Etc.
Wet Crafts: Pottery, Sculpture, Painting, Felting, Collage, Etc.
Card Playing
Meeting/Training Rooms
Classrooms
After School Time/Summer Programs
Rentable/Party Rooms
Child Watch While On-Site
Children’s Spaces
Senior Spaces
Outdoor Patio
Casual Social Space
Quiet Reading
Billiards
Table Tennis
Lounge
Gaming
Outdoor Food Trucks
6.
Please rate how important each of the following recreation center spaces is to you and your household. (4 being highest and 1 being lowest.)
4
3
2
1
Multigenerational Interaction Space
4
3
2
1
Cultural Arts Multipurpose Rooms
4
3
2
1
Education and Social Multipurpose Rooms
4
3
2
1
Catering/Teaching Kitchen
4
3
2
1
Fitness Center
4
3
2
1
Gymnasium
4
3
2
1
7.
Which of the following facilities are used by you or members of your household?
YMCA
Private fitness clubs
Neighboring cities’ recreation facilities
School facilities
State Park
Church recreation facilities
Other
None; do not use any facilities
8.
On average, how much money does your household spend per month on recreation, sports, fitness and wellness activities and services?
$25 or less
$26-$50
$51-$100
$101-$150
$151-$199
$200 or more
9.
Please select the primary way your household would prefer to pay to use a recreation center if it had the amenities, programs, and features you and members of your household indicated are most important to you.
Daily admission fee
10-visit punch card (at reduced price)
Monthly Membership
By Individual Program or Activity
None
10.
Which ONE statement below best describes your opinion on how the City might subsidize a potential recreation center?
100% of the costs should be subsidized through taxes to keep user fees low
75% of the costs should be subsidized through taxes while the other 25% should be paid for by user fees
50% of the costs should be subsidized through taxes while the other 50% should be paid for by user fees
25% of the costs should be subsidized through taxes while the other 75% should be paid for by user fees
None of the costs should be subsidized through taxes while the other 100% should be paid for by user fees
11.
How would you travel to and from the Recreation Center?
Walk/Jog
Bike
Car
Public Transportation (Bus, Etc.)
12.
What time of day would you prefer to use an indoor recreation center? (check all that apply)
5:30a.m.-9:00a.m.
9:00a.m.-Noon
Noon-3:00p.m.
3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
13.
If the new recreation center were built with the features that your household desires, how often would your household use the facility?
Several times a week
Once a week
Few times a month
Once a month
Less than once a month
Never
14.
If the City of Dallas were to build a facility with your ideal amenities how likely are you to discontinue a membership at a different facility that you are currently using?
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely
I would maintain a membership at both
I would not use a facility of this type
15.
How do you currently learn about the recreation programs and services that are offered by the City of Dallas?
Newspaper
City or Department website
Internet
Email blasts/newsletters
From friends and neighbors
Social media (Facebook, X (Twitter), etc.)
Conversations with city staff
Other
16.
Please provide any additional comments that you would like to share.
17.
I am finished with this survey!
Yes
No