Potential Recreation Center Project in the Fosters Ralph Romulus Jena Community

PARA is considering making improvements to the site located across from Braughton Park on U.S. Route 11 in the unincorporated town of Fosters in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The roughly 28-acre site is mostly wooded and hilly with access to the highway. Before we create a design for this site, we would like to hear your ideas for this potential new park.
 
If you are unfamiliar with the site location, please click on this link Potential Park Site before taking this survey. 

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* 1. In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; for example: 35463)

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* 2. Do you or a member of your household currently have a membership to a PARA Activity Center(s)?

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* 3. Please indicate which of the following FACILITIES you or your household would like to add to this potential park site? (check all that apply).

 
Recreation center/gymnasium (Indoor gym space, classrooms, etc.)
Adventure ropes course and zipline
Amphitheater/outdoor classrooms
Concrete game area (outdoor space for ping pong, cornhole, chess, etc.)
Disc golf course
Dog park
Hiking trails (natural surface)
Splash pad area
Sand volleyball courts
Pavilions and picnic sites
Playgrounds (inclusive/special-needs design)
Tennis/pickleball courts
Walking and biking trails (multiuse paved)

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* 4. If PARA were able to build an indoor recreation facility, which of the components below would you like to include? (Check all that you want to include)

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* 5. Would you like this potential recreation center to have 24-hour fitness access?

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* 6. Please indicate which of the following PROGRAMS you or your household would like to add to this potential park site? (check all that apply)

  Must Have Nice to Have Not Interested
Adult recreation programs (basketball, volleyball, etc.)
After-school programs/out-of-school camps
Arts and craft classes (pottery, painting, etc.)
Birding classes and events
Community special events 
Cooking and healthy living classes
E-Sports (computer game competitions)
Fitness and wellness programs (Yoga/Tai Chi, etc.)
"Friends of Park” organizations
Outdoor programs (nature hikes, etc.)
Programs for people with special needs
Recreation/competitive swim team
Rock climbing classes
Sand volleyball programs
Senior programs and services
Tennis/pickleball lessons and leagues
Walking/jogging/running clubs
Water fitness programs/lap swimming
Youth recreation programs (basketball, volleyball, etc.)
Youth enrichment programs
Youth learn-to-swim programs

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* 7. How far would you be willing to walk or ride a bicycle to this park, if SAFE and convenient access is provided?

  Distance
Walk
Bike

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* 8. How far would you be willing to drive to this potential park site?

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Drive

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* 9. How much would you be willing to pay for a membership to a PARA Activity Center on this site? (note:  some health insurance companies may help cover the cost of memberships)

To determine if we have captured input from a representative cross-section of the community, we ask that you please tell us about yourself by answering these demographic questions below.

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* 10. What is your gender?

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* 11. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one)

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* 12. What is your age?

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* 13. How many children currently live in your household? Please use the dropdown menu to select the total number of children in each age group (please skip this question if none or not applicable).

  Number of Children
5 years of age and under
6 to 12 years of age
13 to 17 year of age
18 and older

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* 14. What is your highest level of completed education?

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* 15. Do you have any other ideas, comments, questions, or concerns?

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* 16. Please feel free to provide your name and contact information (optional).

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