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Lancaster Rec Community Survey

Lancaster Recreation Commission is developing its next strategic plan, and your input is an important part of shaping the future of programs, services, and community activities.

This short survey will take about 5–7 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and will be used to inform priorities moving forward.
Section 1: About You
1.Do you live in the City of Lancaster or Lancaster Township?(Required.)
2.What area of Lancaster City or Township do you live?
3.What is your connection to Lancaster Rec? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
4.Which age groups are in your household? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
Section 2: Awareness & Experience
5.Before this survey, how familiar were you with Lancaster Rec?(Required.)
6.Which types of Lancaster Rec programs or services have you or your household participated in? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
7.What, if anything, makes it difficult for you or your family to participate in Lancaster Rec programs? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
8.Overall, how would you rate your experience with Lancaster Rec programs?(Required.)
9.Please tell us in your own words why you selected that rating.
Section 3: Community Needs & Gaps
10.What are the most important needs Lancaster Rec currently helps address in the community? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
11.What types of programs or services would you like to see more of in the future? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
Section 4: Priorities for the Future
12.What should Lancaster Rec prioritize over the next 3–5 years? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
13.What trends or changes do you think will most impact recreation, childcare, and community programming in the next 3–5 years?
Section 5: Perception & Communication
14.Which words best describe Lancaster Rec? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
15.Have you seen or heard information about Lancaster Rec programs or events in the past 6 months?(Required.)
16.Where have you seen or heard this information? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
17.What is the best way for Lancaster Rec to reach you with information about programs and events? (Select all that apply.)(Required.)
18.Before this survey, were you aware that Lancaster Rec is a nonprofit organization with a charitable foundation that supports scholarships and community programming?(Required.)
Section 6: Final Thoughts
19.What is one thing Lancaster Rec could do to better serve you or your community?
20.Please leave your email address. (Optional)