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Stafford Parks & Recreation Resident Feedback Survey

The Stafford Recreation Commission would like to gather feedback on how we can enhance recreation programming in Stafford. We value input on offerings for residents of all ages, beyond just youth sports. As a citizen of Stafford, your input is crucial. Please take a few minutes to complete this important community-wide survey.

The survey aims to determine citizen needs, usage, and priorities for the parks and recreation system. When considering your responses, assume any participation fee would be preferable to any commercial offering for Stafford residents. The multiple-choice survey consists of 20 questions and should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. We look forward to sharing the results with you.

As a token of appreciation for your feedback and time regarding Stafford recreation, you may provide your contact information at the end of the survey to be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a $100 Big Y gift card.

The survey will remain open through July, and results will be published around July 31st.
1.What is the best way to communicate information about parks and recreation programs and other information to your household? Choose up to 3 methods
2.Please rate your current satisfaction with the following, as Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, or Don't Know
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Don't Know
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the availability of family events and activities offered in the Town of Stafford?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the availability of age 50+ activities?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the availability of infant/toddler events and activities?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the availability of teenage programs, events, and activities?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the availability of youth athletic programs and activities?
3.Please check the Stafford parks and facilities that you and/or the members of your household have visited over the past 12 months. Choose all that apply.
4.What additional types of programs would you like to see Stafford Recreation Department offer you and your family? Please choose all that apply to you and your family.
5.Which recreational activities do you participate in OUTSIDE of Stafford? Check all that apply.
6.Please tell us how important each of the type of facilities below are to you and your household? Choose from:
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Don't Know
Prefer Commercial Offering
Neighborhood Park
Open recreational space
Playgrounds
Picnic facilities/shelters
Walking/biking path
Hiking trails
Indoor swimming pool
Ice rink
Fishing area
Boat kayak launch
Skateboard Park
Disc Golf courses
Soccer fields
Baseball and softball fields
Football fields
Outdoor tennis courts
Outdoor pickleball courts
Outdoor basketball courts
Indoor tennis courts
Indoor pickleball courts
Indoor basketball courts
Indoor recreation & fitness facilities
Indoor community function rooms
Cultural arts facilities
Outdoor performance stages
7.If the Town of Stafford were to develop the Staffordville School into an indoor community and recreation center, what features would be important to you? Please indicate whether you think the Town should provide the following indoor recreation features:
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Multi-purpose gymnasium space for court sports and large community gatherings
Instructional rooms for group fitness, nutrition, wellness classes, etc.
Community room space for birthday parties, educational classes, arts and crafts, senior activities
Indoor running and walking track
Fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and weight area
Teen area for E-sports, afterschool programs and board games
8.Approximately how often would you and members of your household use an indoor recreation facility if it contained the programming feature you would use most?
9.Would you be willing to fund the salary for a full-time Rec Director in the next town budget? Between salary and fringe benefits, and to attract the right individual to the job, it would cost close to $95K/year and impact taxes by approximately 0.12MILs.
10.Are there any comments you would like to add? 200 word maximum.
11.How many years have you been a resident in the Town of Stafford?
12.Including yourself, how many people live in your household?
13.Please indicate below the age range(s) of the individuals living in your household (including yourself). For example, if you are 27 years old and have a child in the household who is 7 years old, you would check categories 5-9 and 25-34.
14.Enter me in a drawing for the chance to win a $100 gift card (optional):
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