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City of Soddy-Daisy Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Survey
1.
Which of the following residential categories best describes you? (Choose one)
City of Soddy-Daisy Resident
Hixson/Middle Valley Resident
City of Chattanooga Resident
City of Red Bank Resident
Hamilton County Resident
Resident of a surrounding county/city; which one:
2.
Provide the number of people in each age group present in your household:
0-5 years
6-12 years
13-18 years
19-24 years
25-34 years
35-50 years
51-64 years
65+ years
3.
Which accessibility needs are present in your household? (Check all that apply.)
Mobility (walking, climbing stairs, wheelchair, walker, cane, scooter, balance, endurance)
Vision (blindness or low vision)
Hearing (deaf or hard of hearing)
Cognitive or memory-related needs
Autism or sensory-processing needs
Communication or speech-related needs
Temporary injury or recovery
Prefer not to answer
None of the above
Other (please specify)
4.
What are the
BEST
ways for the City to communicate Parks and Recreation information? (Choose up to 3)
Word of Mouth
The City’s Website (Community Updates)
A Different Website; please specify which one in the comment box below
Facebook
Instagram
X (Formerly Twitter)
Email Subscription
Texting Subscription
Apps
Flyers / Posters
Radio / Television
Local Magazines / Publications
Newspaper
Mailers
Other or additional comments:
5.
How often does your household visit the listed Soddy-Daisy facilities?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Big Soddy Creek Gulf
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Holly Park
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Pine Tree Park
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Poe’s Tavern Historical Park
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Scramble Alley
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Soddy Lake Recreation Complex
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
Veterans Park
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Annually
Annually
Rarely
Not Familiar
6.
How important are the following amenities for the quality of life of your household?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Playgrounds
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Dog Park
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Walking Track (Paved)
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Nature Hiking Trails
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Biking Trails
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Community Garden
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Disc Golf Course
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Skate Park
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Open Green Space
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Fishing Piers
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Boat Dock/Boat Launch
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Kayak Launch Assist
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Splash Pad
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Public Swimming Pool
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Public Restrooms
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Public Drinking fountains
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Water Bottle Refill Stations
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Pavilions & Picnic Shelters
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Public BBQ Grills
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Public seating & bench rest points
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Pickleball Courts
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Tennis Courts
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Basketball Courts
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Volleyball Courts
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Soccer Fields
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Baseball/Softball Fields
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Football Fields
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Concession Stands
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Other (please specify)
7.
What should be the City’s
TOP 3
priorities for parks and recreation over the next 5 years? (Select up to 3)
Playground upgrades
Athletic fields
Walking path expansion
Greenways
More/enhanced events & festivals
Senior programming
Youth programming
Shade & Seating Areas
Park Beautification & Landscaping
Dog park
Equipment maintenance
Safety/lighting
Waterfront access
Restroom improvements
ADA accessibility
Other (please specify)
8.
What type of activities/programs/facilities would you like Soddy-Daisy to add or expand? Please list them below in your preferred priority.
9.
How would you rate the current maintenance and cleanliness of Soddy-Daisy's parks and recreation facilities?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
10.
Which parks, facilities, or amenities need the most improvement/maintenance?
11.
What could the City do to increase the number of times you visit a Soddy-Daisy park or facility?
Locate public parks closer to my residence
Increase awareness of available parks, facilities, and programs
Offer more events and activities that interest my household
Improve park maintenance and cleanliness
Provide alternative ways, such as greenway, sidewalk, etc. to get to the park
Expand facility/program hours
Increase shade, seating, and comfort amenities
Improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities
Are there any specific adjustments that would be beneficial to you:
12.
Which types of community events and festivals would your household be most interested in attending? (Check all that apply)
Live Music & Concerts
Food Truck Festivals
Holiday Celebrations
Fireworks Show
Farmers Markets
Arts & Crafts Festivals
Cultural Heritage Events
Outdoor Movies
Car Shows
Parades
Fishing Tournaments
Sporting Tournaments
Family Game Nights
Educational Workshops
Fitness & Wellness Events
Other (please specify)
13.
Please describe which community events and festivals you would like to see more of, and describe how these events could be enhanced:
14.
What would encourage your household to attend community events and festivals more often? (Check all that apply)
More family-friendly activities
More activities for teens
More activities for older adults
More live entertainment
More food vendors
More market vendors and artisans
Better event promotion and communication
More frequent events throughout the year
More shade and seating
More parking
Better accessibility accommodations
Events closer to my neighborhood
Different event dates/times
Nothing would increase my attendance
Other (please specify)
15.
Which types of
YOUTH
(ages 0-17) programs would your household be interested in if offered by the City? (Select all that apply)
Youth Sports Leagues
Sports Camps
Outdoor Adventure Programs
Nature & Environmental Education
Arts & Crafts Programs
Music Programs
Dance Programs
STEM/Science Programs
Esports & Gaming Events
After-School Programs
Summer Day Camps
Leadership & Volunteer Programs
Teen Social Events
Fitness & Wellness Programs
Fishing Programs
Not Interested in Youth Programs
Other (please specify)
16.
What are the strengths of the parks in Soddy-Daisy that we need to build on for this master plan?
17.
What are the weaknesses of the parks in Soddy-Daisy that we need to suggest improving in this master plan?
18.
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being Superior, how would you rate the parks and recreation facilities citywide?
1
5
10
Clear