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Avon Lake Community Parks Survey
Section 1: About You & Park Use
1.
How often do you visit Avon Lake parks?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times per year
Rarely / Never
2.
Which parks do you visit most often? (Select all that apply)
Bleser Park
Veterans’ Memorial Park
Weiss Park
Miller Road Park
Walker Road Park
Overlook Park
Inwood Park
Sunset Park
Resetar Park
Belle Road Park
I do not regularly use city parks
3.
How do you typically use our parks? (Select all that apply)
Walking / jogging
Playing sports (basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, etc.)
Playgrounds with children
Dog walking / dog park
Picnics or pavilion rentals
Attending events or programs
Relaxation / nature enjoyment
Other (please specify)
4.
Who usually accompanies you when you visit parks?
Just myself
Children
Teens
Adults
Seniors
Family groups
Pets
Section 2: Park Conditions & Safety
5.
Overall, how would you rate the condition of Avon Lake parks?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not sure
6.
How safe do you feel using our parks?
Very safe
Mostly safe
Somewhat unsafe
Unsafe
Not applicable / I don’t use the parks regularly
7.
Are there specific parks, features, or times of day where you have safety concerns?
Yes
No
Not sure
8.
How important are the following to you when visiting parks?
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Playground safety surfaces
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Lighting
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Clear signage and rules
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Clean restrooms
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Condition of sports courts/fields
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Tree maintenance and visibility
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
ADA accessibility
Not Important to Me Personally
Somewhat Important to Me Personally
Very Important to Me Personally
Section 3: Playgrounds & Youth Spaces
9.
If you use playgrounds, how would you rate their condition?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not applicable
10.
Which playground features are most important to you? (Select up to 3)
Safe and well-maintained surfaces
Modern equipment
Shade
Seating for caregivers
Inclusive/ADA-accessible equipment
Clear age-appropriate signage
11.
Do you feel the playground surfaces (mulch, rubber, etc.) are generally safe and well maintained?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Not sure
Section 4: Sports, Courts & Active Recreation
12.
Which recreational facilities do you or your household use? (Select all that apply)
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Volleyball courts
Baseball/softball fields
Soccer/lacrosse fields
Skate park
Walking trails
Pool
13.
How would you rate the condition of sports courts and fields you use?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not applicable
14.
Regarding the skate park, which statement best reflects your opinion?
I regularly use it and support keeping it
I support keeping it, but it needs improvements
I rarely use it but think it serves a purpose
I have safety concerns
I support removing it
No opinion / not familiar with it
Section 5: Amenities & Comfort
15.
Which amenities are most important to you? (Select all that apply)
Restrooms
Drinking fountains / bottle fillers
Picnic tables
Grills
Benches
Shade structures
Lighting
Trash and recycling bins
16.
How satisfied are you with the availability and condition of park amenities?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Section 6: Outdoor Municipal Pool
17.
How often does your household use the Avon Lake outdoor municipal pool?
Weekly during the season
A few times per month
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
18.
How would you rate the following aspects of the outdoor pool?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Cleanliness of pool water and surrounding areas
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Safety and supervision (lifeguards, rules enforcement)
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Condition of pool facilities (deck, restrooms, changing areas)
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Availability of shade and seating
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
Accessibility for all ages and abilities
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Not Applicable
19.
What improvements or additions would you most like to see at the outdoor pool?
20.
How important is the outdoor pool to your household’s recreational activities?
Very important
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not very important
Not important at all
Very important
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not very important
Not important at all
Section 7: Pocket Parks & Neighborhood Parks (Overlook, Inwood, Sunset, Resetar, and Belle)
21.
Do you use smaller neighborhood or pocket parks?
Yes, frequently
Yes, occasionally
Rarely
Never
22.
What do you value most in smaller neighborhood parks? (Select all that apply)
Quiet space
Walking paths
Playgrounds
Seating
Green space / trees
Simplicity and low maintenance
23.
Are there improvements you would like to see in neighborhood or pocket parks?
No
Not sure
Yes (please explain)
Section 8: Future Priorities
24.
What improvements should be the highest priorities for the Avon Lake parks over the next 5 years? (Select up to 3)
Playground upgrades
Safety improvements
Walking trails
Lighting
Sports courts/fields
ADA accessibility
Restrooms
Landscaping / trees
Signage and wayfinding
25.
Are there amenities or features you would like to see added to parks that currently do not exist?
26.
Would you support phased improvements to park facilities over time rather than completing large, one-time renovation projects?
Yes
No
Not sure
Section 9: Final Thoughts
27.
What is one thing you feel Avon Lake parks do well?
28.
What is one improvement you would most like to see?
29.
Any additional comments or suggestions regarding Avon Lake parks? (Open-ended)