That you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping our 5-year plan.

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* 1. Do you reside within the Village of North Barrington?

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* 2. Have you and/or members of your household participated in any programs/activities/events offered by the Village of North Barrington during the past year?

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* 3. Which of the following events/programs have you and/or members of your household participated during the last year?

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* 4. How would you rate the programs/activities/events you and the members of your household have participated in during the past year?

  Excellent Good Fair Poor N/A
Concert Series
Fall Fest
Kid's Concert

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* 5. What is one new program, activity, or event that the Village of North Barrington does not currently have that you would love to see?

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* 6. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about Parks and Recreation.

  5 - Strongly Agree 4 - Agree 3 - Neutral 2 - Disagree 1 - Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Provides access to greenspace/nature, or playgrounds.
Preserves open space and protect the environment.
Improves physical health and fitness for me/my household.
Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups.
Supports mental well-being for and reduce stress for me/my household.
Provides opportunities for positive social interactions for me /my household.
Helps to attract new residents to the community.
Offers childhood education opportunities that support holistic development.
Helps to reduce crime by providing positive activities for youth.
Increases property value for me/my household.

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* 7. Please indicate if you or any household member have a need for the following amenities and facilities listed below by checking the box for "I have a need." If you have indicated a need, please describe how well your need is currently being met for that facility or amenity.

  I have need 4 - Fully 3 - Somewhat 2 - Barely 1 - Not met at all
Aquatic/pool facilities
Baseball/softball diamonds
Basketball courts (indoor)
Basketball courts (outdoor)
Community Gardens
Disc golf course
Gaga Court
Exercise equipment (outdoors)
Multi-use fields (soccer, football, lacrosse)
Multi-use paths and Trails
Fishing areas
Fitness/exercise facilities (indoors)
Natural areas and wildlife habitat
Off-leash dog parks
Pickleball courts
Pavilions/Picnic Shelters (available to rent)
Playground equipment
Recreation center/Community center
Skateboard Park
Splash pads
Sand volleyball courts
Tennis courts
Walking/running track (indoors)
Walking/running track (outdoors)
Dedicated amenities for those with disabilities

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* 8. Which four types of facilities/amenities from the list in Question 7 are the most important to your household?

  Facilities/Amenities
1st
2nd
3rd
4th

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* 9. What is one new amenity or facility that the Village of North Barrington does not currently have that you would like to see?

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* 10. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the village parks you/your household have visited over the past year.

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* 11. Have you and/or members of your household visited any Village of North Barrington parks or open spaces during the past year?

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* 12. If you have not visited the village parks or facilities recently, or do not visit them often, what are the main reasons? (Select all that apply).

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* 13. The following is a list of actions the Village of North Barrington could take to improve its parks and recreation system. Please indicate your support for each potential action by circling the corresponding number to the right.

  4 - Very Supportive 3 - Somewhat Supportive 2 - Not Sure 1 - Not Supportive
Improve existing community park(s)
Improve existing nature preserve(s)
Improve existing sports field(s)
Improve existing paved walking and biking trails
Improve existing playground(s)
Develop new sports field(s)
Develop new trails that connect to existing trails
Develop new playground(s)
Develop a new dog park

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* 14. Which three improvements from the list in Question 13 would you be most willing to support with your tax dollars?

  Improvements
1st
2nd
3rd

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* 15. Listed below are the potential funding mechanisms that could be used to pay for the actions you indicated you most support in Question 14. Please rate your level of support for each of the following funding mechanisms.

  4 - Very Supportive 3 - Somewhat Supportive 2 - Not Sure 1 - Not Supportive
Corporate sponsorship and donations
Grants from state, federal, and private sources
Existing property tax revenues
Separate tax for park improvements (requires referendum)

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* 16. Which three funding mechanisms from the list in Question 15 would you be most willing to support?

  Funding Mechanisms
1st
2nd
3rd
Demographic Questions

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* 17. Including yourself, how many people in your household are:

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* 18. What is your age?

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* 19. Do you have any dogs in your household?

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* 20. How long have you lived in the Village of North Barrington?

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* 21. What part of the village do you live in?

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* 22. What is your gender?

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* 23. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?

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* 24. What is your total annual household income?

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* 25. Would you be willing to participate in future surveys or focus groups for the Village of North Barrington? Your information will be kept confidential.

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* 26. In the future, would you like to receive text message updates from the Village of North Barrington? If so, please provide your phone number below. Your information will be kept confidential.

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