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Love-Hatbox Complex Community Survey
This survey is designed to capture data on local youth sports league demands, community events, infrastructure needs, and the potential economic impacts of sports tourism.
Section 1: Community Participation and Feedback
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1.
Which of the following youth sports leagues does your household currently participate in, or WOULD participate in, if more local options were available? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Soccer
Football (Flag or Tackle)
Softball
Baseball
Do not participate in sports activities
Other (Please specify)
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2.
Please rate the current availability and quality of local facilities for the following sports in our community:
(Required.)
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Inadequate
4 = Highly Inadequate
Don't know/do not use
Soccer Fields
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Inadequate
4 = Highly Inadequate
Don't know/do not use
Football Fields
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Inadequate
4 = Highly Inadequate
Don't know/do not use
Softball Fields
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Inadequate
4 = Highly Inadequate
Don't know/do not use
Baseball Fields
1 = Excellent
2 = Good
3 = Inadequate
4 = Highly Inadequate
Don't know/do not use
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3.
What are the primary barriers preventing your children from participating in local sports leagues? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Lack of available leagues/divisions
Poor quality or poorly maintained facilities
High registration or equipment costs
Scheduling conflicts / lack of convenient times
Travel distance to fields/facilities
Conflict with other (non-sports) activities
Not knowing how to register/sign up to participate
None / We participate fully
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4.
How often does your household attend local community festivals, concerts, or large-scale public events at Love-Hatbox Complex?
(Required.)
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Seasonally
Rarely or never
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5.
When deciding to attend a local community event, how important are the following features to your household?
(Required.)
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low Importance
4 = Not Important at all
Family-friendly activities & children's zones
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low Importance
4 = Not Important at all
Live music & entertainment lineups
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low Importance
4 = Not Important at all
Vendor shows (crafts, food trucks, etc.)
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low Importance
4 = Not Important at all
Grand finale fireworks displays
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low Importance
4 = Not Important at all
Cost of attending
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low Importance
4 = Not Important at all
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6.
In the past 12 months, have you or members of your household traveled outside of our municipality (more than 30 miles) to attend a youth sports tournament?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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7.
If our community expanded its calendar to host more weekend-long festivals or tournaments, how likely would your household be to attend?
(Required.)
Highly likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Unlikely
Highly likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Unlikely
Section 2: Facility & Infrastructure Improvements
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8.
Please rate the current condition of the following physical areas at our existing event and sports facilities:
(Required.)
1 = Excellent/No Improvements Needed
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor/Needs Immediate Repair
I am unfamiliar with the current condition
Vehicular Parking Lots (Potholes, striping, layout)
1 = Excellent/No Improvements Needed
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor/Needs Immediate Repair
I am unfamiliar with the current condition
Sports Field lighting (Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Football)
1 = Excellent/No Improvements Needed
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor/Needs Immediate Repair
I am unfamiliar with the current condition
Lighting (Event grounds, sports fields, parking area)
1 = Excellent/No Improvements Needed
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor/Needs Immediate Repair
I am unfamiliar with the current condition
Asphalt Midway Areas (Walkways, vendor spaces, smoothness)
1 = Excellent/No Improvements Needed
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor/Needs Immediate Repair
I am unfamiliar with the current condition
Open Grass Areas (Drainage, turf quality for events/festivals)
1 = Excellent/No Improvements Needed
2 = Good
3 = Fair
4 = Poor/Needs Immediate Repair
I am unfamiliar with the current condition
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9.
When attending large-scale events or sports tournaments, which infrastructure improvements should be prioritized?
(Required.)
Highest prioirty
High Priority
Low Priority
Lowest Priority
Repaving and expanding existing parking lots to handle peak vehicle crowds
Upgrading asphalt midway zones to improve vendor setup and pedestrian accessibility
Leveling and re-seeding open grass areas to prevent mud and pooling water during outdoor events
Adding permanent lighting across parking lots, midways, sports fields, and open fields for evening activity and safety
Enhancing directional signage and pedestrian walkways between parking and event spaces
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10.
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: "Investing in infrastructure upgrades is necessary to keep our facility competitive for hosting major regional events."
(Required.)
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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11.
If our community funded improvements at Hatbox Event Park and Love-Hatbox Sports Complex, what features would be most important to your family?
(Required.)
1 = Essential
2 = Important
3 = Low importance
4 = Not important at all
High-quality turf fields with modern lighting
Ample spectator seating and shaded areas
Upgraded concessions, restrooms, and vendor spaces
Integrated walking trails, playgrounds, or secondary recreational features
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12.
Please provide your residential zip code.
(Required.)
13.
Please share any additional comments, concerns, or ideas regarding youth sports leagues, infrastructure upgrades, or sports tourism development in our community.
