Purpose: The Commission is exploring options for a future Community Center to support recreation, community programming, and public gathering spaces. Input from residents will help inform early planning, feasibility work, and potential next steps.

Information Use: This survey is for information-gathering purposes only. No decisions have been made regarding scope, design, location, or funding. The results will help the Commission understand resident needs, preferences, and priorities.

Voluntary Participation: Participation is voluntary. You may skip any question you prefer not to answer, and you may stop the survey at any time. There are no penalties or consequences for choosing not to participate.

Confidentiality: Responses will be reviewed in aggregated form. Individual responses will not be publicly attributed to any respondent. If you choose to provide contact information at the end of the survey, it will only be used for project-related updates and will not be shared publicly.
Section 1

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* 1. Are you a resident of the Town of Medfield?

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* 2. How many people live in your household?

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* 3. What age groups are represented in your household? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. How long have you lived in town?

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* 5. How frequently does your household currently use town recreational programs or facilities?

Section 2

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* 6. Please rate how important each of the following potential features is to you in a future Community Center.

  1 (Not at all Important) 2 3 4 5 6 7 (Extremely Important)
Indoor gymnasium
Indoor basketball courts
Indoor turf or multipurpose court
Fitness/weight room
Walking Track
Outdoor splash pad / water feature
Childcare / playroom space
Multi-purpose classrooms / meeting rooms
Art/music/maker space
Technology / innovation lab
Event or performance space
Kitchen / food preparation space
Outdoor fields/courts
Pickleball courts (indoor)
Pickleball courts (outdoor)

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* 7. Please rank the features below in the order you think matters most for a Community Center, starting with the most important.

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* 8. Other (not listed)- Please specify feature and ranking.

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* 9. Where do you believe a Community Center should be located? (Select one)

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* 10. Why did you select that location? (Check all that apply)

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* 11. What concerns do you have regarding location (if any)?

Section 4: Funding & Willingness to Pay

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* 12. Would you support public funding for a Community Center through a property tax increase?

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* 13. If yes or unsure, what level of annual tax increase (per household) would you personally consider reasonable for this project?

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* 14. Community Centers can operate with different revenue models. Which would you support? (Select all that apply)

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* 15. Do you have additional concerns or questions regarding cost or funding?

Section 5

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* 16. How likely would your household be to use a Community Center if built?

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* 17. What is the single biggest benefit of a Community Center in your view?

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* 18. What is the single biggest concern or barrier?

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* 19. Please share any other feedback you believe the Commission should consider regarding a Community Center.

Thank you for participating in this survey. Your input will help the Parks & Recreation Commission evaluate feasible options for a future Community Center and guide long-term planning for our community.

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