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Listed below are programs and activities typically offered by parks and recreation departments. Please place a check next to the programs and activities that you or members of your family have and/or would like to participate. (You may put a check in both columns.)

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* 1. Youth Sports

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
1. Track Team
2. Tackle Football
3. Flag Football
4. Tennis Programs
5. Rec. Basketball Leagues
6. Softball – Fast Pitch
7. Rec. Soccer Leagues
8. Rec. Baseball Leagues
9. Sports Camp
10. Swim Team
11. Cheerleading
12. Lacrosse Leagues
13. Special Needs League
14. Indoor Soccer
15. Rec. Volleyball
16. Disc Golf League

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* 2. Youth Programs

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
17. Healthy Living
18. Summer/Specialty Camps
19. Swimming Lessons
20. Special Needs Playground
21. Challenge Course
22. Fitness Classes
23. Running Programs

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* 3. Senior Activities

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
24. Senior Games
25. Bowling
26. Health / Fitness Classes
27. Aerobics Classes
28. Weight Training
29. Nature Programs
30. Dance Classes
31. Youth Mentoring

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* 4. Adult Sports

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
32. Under 50 Basketball Leagues
33. Over 50 Basketball Leagues
34. Flag Football Leagues
35. Softball Leagues
36. Volleyball Leagues
37. Kickball
38. Soccer
39. Tennis League
40. Ultimate Frisbee
41. Swim Team
42. Co-ed Sports
43. Outdoor Fitness Classes
44. Special Needs League
45. Indoor Soccer
46. Disc Golf League
47. Baseball League
48. Tennis Baseball

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* 5. Special Events

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
49. Movies in the Park
50.. Fishing Rodeo / Tournament
51. Fireworks on 4th of July
52. Parades
53. Tennis Tournament
54. Marathon
55. Biathlons / Triathlons
56. Music in Park

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* 6. Classes

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
57. Aerobics / Group Exercise
58. Yoga
59. Martial Arts Classes
60. Dance Classes
61. Aquatics Fitness Classes
62. Wellness Education
63. Walking Club (am/pm)
64. Weight Training
65. Challenge Course
66. Run Club
67. Bicycle Safety

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* 7. General Park Activities

  Have Participated Would Like to Participate
68. Walking on Trails
69. Jogging / Running
70. Visiting a Playground
71. Picnic in the Park
72. Off-Road Biking
73. Swimming
74. Visiting a Dog Park
75. Park Shelter
76. Facility Rental
77. Sports Spectator
78. Playing Sports
79. Bocce / Shuffleboard
80. Bird Watching
81. Gardening
82 Disc Golf
83. Fishing
84. Tennis
85. Indoor Walking
86. Special Needs Playground
87. Beach Volleyball
88. Outdoor Basketball Courts

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* 8. Go back to the lists above and SELECT UP TO FIVE programs, events, activities and services that are currently your or your family’s favorites. Please write in the corresponding number:

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* 9. How would you rate Anderson Parks and Recreation programs and activities? Select one.

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* 10. Overall, how well do you think the following facilities, programs and activities provided by Anderson Parks and Recreation are currently meeting the needs of the community? Please check appropriate responses.

  Not Enough Almost Enough Enough Too Many
Parks
Athletic Facilities
Fitness Facilities
Trails/Greenways
Recreation Programs/Activities
Athletic Programs/Activities
Fitness Programs/Activities

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* 11. Using the list below, indicate how often you take part in the following parks and recreation programs:

  Very Often Often Occasionally Rarely Never
Passive Park Usage – walking, picnicking, fishing, walking dogs, flying kites, relaxing with friends, bird watching
A Special Event – 5K Run/Walk, bike ride, street games, Main Street event, fireworks on 4th of July
Individual Activity – tennis, basketball, walking trail, playground, instructional program, gardening, boating
Senior Programs – Bingo, cards, shooting pool, dancing, classes, and wellness
Children/Youth Programming

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* 12. For each of the parks listed below, please indicate how often you and/or members of your household have visited in the past year:

  1-5 times 6-11 times 12 or more None Not aware of this park
Bea Thompson Park
Blair Park
Carolina Wren Park
Cater’s Lake
Darwin Wright Park
D. B. Walker Park
Greeley Park
Linley Park
Recreation Center
Southwood Park
St. Francis Park
Watson Park
Westside Community Center Park

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* 13. Please indicate if any of the following prevent you and/or members of your household from using Anderson parks, facilities or trails. Please check all that apply.

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* 14. How do you feel about the current facility for fitness? Please check appropriate response.

  Excellent Adequate Poor
Cleanliness
Number of Rooms
Availability
Parking

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* 15. How do you feel about the current facility for athletics?  Please check appropriate response.

  Excellent Adequate Poor
Cleanliness
Room for Spectators
Availability
Parking

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* 16. Do you travel outside Anderson to use other parks and recreation facilities?

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* 17. If yes, please check the factors that influence your decision to use these other facilities:

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* 18. How far would you be willing to walk to parks and recreation facilities if safe multi-use trails, sidewalks and on-road bicycle lanes were provided throughout the City?

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* 19. How far would you be willing to drive to parks and recreation facilities if safe multi-use trails, sidewalks and on-road bicycle lanes were provided throughout the City?

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* 20. How far would you be willing to ride a bike to parks and recreation facilities if safe multi-use trails, sidewalks and on-road bicycle lanes were provided throughout the City?

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* 21. Do you use recreation facilities offered by a private provider?

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* 22. If yes, please check the factors that influence your decision to use these other facilities:

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* 23. Would you support the development of greenways with multi-use trails for pedestrians and bicyclists to connect parks, schools and neighborhood facilities throughout the City?

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* 24. Which method of funding for park land acquisition, greenway and park facility renovation and development would you prefer?

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* 25. Please check the appropriate number:

  1 - Agree 2 - Disagree 3 - Do Not Know
Recreation facilities and parks are well maintained
Parks are well-distributed throughout the city
Additional sport fields are needed
Additional meeting/program space is needed
Existing facilities need to be renovated
Sports leagues are well organized
Recreation facilities and parks are well supervised
Advertisements about upcoming events and programs are adequate
I am able to contact parks and recreation officials for information easily
Compared to other priorities (public safety, streets, utilities, schools), parks and recreation is important to a community
I understand the role of Anderson Parks and Recreation department for our community
The City should build a multi-purpose community center
I feel safe when visiting a park or recreational facility
I feel that I have a good access to a park
I am willing to be a volunteer for recreation programs
Recreation activities and programs are well supervised

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* 26. Do you feel current marketing efforts by the Anderson Parks and Recreation department keeps you and your family informed on the recreation program opportunities?

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* 27. Please indicate which of the following ways you currently as well as prefer to get information about Anderson Parks and Recreation department events and programs:

  Currently Prefer
City of Anderson website
Flyers
Direct Mail pieces
Banner signs in parks
Local newspapers
Local television channels
Local radio stations
Facebook, Twitter or other social media
City schools (flyers, e-newsletter, play guide, etc.)
Email
Text messages
Word of mouth

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* 28. Would you like to receive a monthly or quarterly newsletter via email to inform you and your family of upcoming programs and special events?

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* 29. How long have you lived in Anderson?

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* 30. Do you live within the City limits?

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* 31. Please indicate your gender and age:

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* 32. Which of the following best describes your household?

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* 33. If you have children at home, how many children do you have in each of the following age groups?

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* 34. What is your total annual household income?

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* 35. Please check your current housing status:

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