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City of Sparta Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey

The City would like your input!

The City is undergoing a 10-year comprehensive parks and recreation planning process. Public input is critical to understanding the needs of the community. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, which will help shape the future of parks and recreation in Sparta.
City of Sparta Recreation Planning Areas
1.Using the map above, please indicate which area you live in:
2.Approximately how many years have you lived in Sparta?
3.Including yourself, how many people live in your household:
0
1
2
3
4
5+
Ages 0-4
Ages 5-7
Ages 8-12
Ages 13-19
Ages 20-35
Ages 36-45
Age 46-60
Ages Over 60
4.How do you feel about Sparta's walkability and pedestrian experience? (check all that apply)
5.On the chart below, mark how frequently you and your family have visited the facilities in the past year:
Weekly
Monthly
A Few Times a Year
Never
Wallace Smith Park
Oldham Theater
Liberty Square Amphitheater
Pearson Park and Civic Center
Riverside Park (North Carter St.)
South Carter Steet Park
The Mountain Bike Trails
Ballfields near the YMCA
Sparta/White County Farmers Market
Sparta/White County Senior Center
6.How would you rate the overall quality of all the parks and recreation facilities managed by City of Sparta Parks and Recreation you visited in the past 12 months?
7.How would you rate the overall quality of all the special events or programs offered by City of Sparta Parks and Recreation you visited in the past 12 months?
8.Do you or members of your household have a need for the following recreational facility/amenity? If Yes, how well are your needs for facility being met.
Need fully met
Need somewhat met
Need not met
Don't want/need it
I don't know
Art Space
Baseball/Softball Fields
Basketball Courts
Community Garden
Community Center (no gym)
Covered Batting/Pitching Cages
Cardio and Weight Equipment
Disc Golf
Dog Park
Fitness Equipment
Fishing Platform
Inclusive Playground
Multi-purpose fields (Soccer/Football/Other)
Multi-use Trail or Greenway
Nature Center
Natural Surface Trail/ Hiking/ Biking trail
Performance theater (indoor or outdoor)
Pickleball Court
Playground
Pool
Recreation Center (with gym)
River access
Shelters
Skate Park
Splashpad
Teens Space
Tennis Court
Trails and Greenways
9.Would you or a member of your household want to participate/continue to participate in the following activities?
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Not interested
Not sure
Adaptive sports (e.g., wheelchair basketball, Miracle league)
Adult athletic leagues
Arts and cultural programs
Adventure programing
Baseball/softball
Basketball
Environmental education
E-sports/gaming
Fitness/health & wellness
Flag football
Golf
Lacross
Life skills
Non-traditional sports (kickball, dodgeball, futsal, cornhole)
Nature based programs
Outdoor movies
Outdoor concerts
Senior programs
Soccer
Special events and festivals
Teen programs
Tennis
Volleyball
Volunteering
10.What are the greatest barriers that prevent your household members from using the City of Sparta's parks and recreation facilities/programs? (Check all that apply)
11.How do you currently learn about the City's parks and programs?
12.Select the improvements that should be made to EXISTING parks and facilities that would encourage you to utilize them more.
13.I feel Sparta's parks investment level CURRENTLY IS:
$ Not enough
$$ A little low
$$$ Just right
$$$$ Aggressive
$$$$$ Very Aggressive
14.I feel Sparta's park investment level SHOULD BE:
$ Reduced
$$ Maintained
$$$ Maintain & Slowly Grow
$$$$ Improve and Grow Quickly
$$$$$ Trend Setter
15.What, if any, sources of funding are you willing to support in order to make improvements, build new facilities, and create programs? (Check all that you support)
16.Which of the following best describes your race?
17.What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed?
18.Your Gender