2025

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department is conducting this survey to learn more about your interests and gauge your satisfaction with the programs and facilities the Department offers. This survey will take approximately 15 minutes for you to complete. For the purpose of this survey, "Youth" is defined as ages 5-12 years, "Teens" 13-17 years, "Adults" 18+ years, and "Seniors" 50+ years.

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* 1. Have you or other members of your household used any of the following facilities operated by the High Point Parks & Recreation Department during the past year? [Check all that apply.]

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* 2. Which three parks do you visit the most?

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* 3. Facilities/Amenities: Please check each recreation amenity you are interested in. For each one you select, also indicate how well your needs are currently being met.

  I have a need for this facility. My needs are currently being met.  My needs are partly met.  My needs are not met.  I do not have a need for this facility.
Aquatics/Swimming facility (outdoor)
Baseball/Softball fields
Basketball courts (indoor)
Basketball courts (outdoor)
Canoe/ Kayak/Stand-up Paddleboard rentals
Classroom/Meeting/Event space
Climbing wall
Community gardens
Cricket fields
Disc golf course
Dog park
Golf courses
Greenway trail system
Indoor turf field
Indoor fitness and exercise facilities
Multipurpose fields (football, soccer, lacrosse)
Multi-use gym space (basketball, volleyball, etc.)
Natural trails
Outdoor amphitheater
Outdoor fitness and exercise equipment
Pickleball courts
Picnic shelters
Pier/Fishing
Playground
Sand volleyball courts (outdoors)
Senior Center
Skate park/BMX
Splash pad
Racquetball courts
Tennis courts (indoor)
Tennis courts (outdoor)
Track (indoor)
Track (outdoor)
Volleyball courts (indoor)
Water access (boating, kayaking, canoeing)

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* 4. Facilities/Amenities: Please check which facilities and amenities are most important to you.

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* 5. Programs/Activities: Please check each of the recreation programs you are interested in. For each one you select, please indicate how your needs are currently being met.

  I have a desire to participate in this activity. My needs are currently being met.  My needs are partly met.  My needs are not met.  I do not have a desire to participate in this activity.
Action sport (skateboarding, BMX, etc.)
Adult art, dance, performing arts
Adult fitness and wellness programs
Adult sports programs
Adult swim programs
After school programs
Archery
Baseball
Basketball
Bocce
Bridge
Cheerleading
Climbing
Cricket
Disc Golf
Dodgeball
Education/life skills programs such as
cooking, budgeting, carpentry
Environmental education
Fitness programs/classes
Flag football
Football - tackle
Golf lessons
Gymnastics and tumbling programs
Horeseshoes
Lacrosse
Martial arts programs
Music lessons or classes
Outdoor adventure programs (canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing)
Outdoor music and concerts
Painting classes
Pickleball
Preschool programs
Special needs programs
Running
Senior adult programs (age 50+)
Soccer
Softball
Special events or family festivals
Swimming
Teen art, dance and performing arts
Teen fitness and wellness programs
Teen sports programs
Teen summer camp programs
Tennis lessons, clinics and leagues
Trainings, certifications and education
Trips or tours
Ultimate frisbee
Video game contests and tournaments
Volleyball
Volunteer programs
Water fitness programs
Youth swim lessons
Youth art, dance, performing arts
Youth fitness and wellness programs
Youth sports programs
Youth summer camp programs

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* 6. Youth Programs/Activities: Which programs listed below are MOST IMPORTANT to YOUTH (under age 12) in your household?

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* 7. Teen Programs/Activities: Which programs listed below are MOST IMPORTANT to TEENS (age 13-17) in your household?

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* 8. Adult Programs/Activities: Which programs/activities listed below are MOST IMPORTANT to ADULT members (age 18 and above) of your household?

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* 9. Please rate how well, overall, the following High Point Parks & Recreation Department programs and activities meet your household's needs.

  Fully met Partly met Not met Do not have a need
After school/Camps
Athletics
Fitness/Exercise
Instructional
Special Events
Special Interest
Outdoor Adventure/Nature Education
Cultural Arts

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* 10. From the following list, please check ALL the ways you learn about High Point Parks & Recreation Department programs and activities.

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* 11. Which of the following reasons prevent you or other members of your household from using recreation PROGRAMS offered by the High Point Parks & Recreation Department? (Or, if you currently use them, what prevents you from using them more often?) [Check all that apply.]

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* 12. How high of a priority should it be for the City of High Point to make improvements to parks, facilities, recreation programs and special events compared to other priorities for the City?

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* 13. From the following list of potential indoor programming spaces that could be added or expanded, please check ALL of the ones you or members of your household would use. [Check all that apply.]

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* 14. Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that you and members of your household use parks and recreation facilities offered by the City of High Point Parks & Recreation Department.

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* 15. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements regarding the High Point Parks & Recreation Department.

  Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Don't know
I am aware of the recreation programs and activities that are offered.
I am satisfied with recreation opportunities I receive for my tax dollars.
I am satisfied with the variety of recreation programs offered by the City.
Parks and recreation is an essential service to the City.
Public parks add to the quality of life in the community.

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* 16. Is there any other information you would like to share with us regarding programs, activities, facilities or amenities offered by the High Point Parks & Recreation Department?

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* 17. Including yourself, how many people in your household are there in the following age categories?

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* 18. Are you a resident of the City of High Point?

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

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