Palm Bay Aquatic Center Poll

This is a short survey for the citizens of Palm Bay to provide data that can be presented to the City Council about how the community feels regarding the Aquatic Center (public pool).

Context: The City is working to reduce taxes and control spending, and is considering whether the City should continue funding and operating the Palm Bay Aquatic Center or pursue savings by temporarily closing it for a year.

Purpose: This survey is being conducted solely by an active Palm Bay resident who will provide the results to City Council and other relevant City leadership. This is not an official poll conducted by the City of Palm Bay

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1. How should the City of Palm Bay consider proceeding with the Palm Bay Aquatic Center? Please rank from best choice to worst choice (Required.)

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2. Which best describes frequently do you or your family utilize the Palm Bay Aquatic Center? (Required.)

Daily or nearly daily

A few times a week

A few times a month

A few times a year

I don't regularly utilize the Aquatic Center

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3. What best describes your residency status in Palm Bay? (Required.)

I am a full-time Palm Bay resident

I am a part-time Palm Bay resident (ex: snowbird)

I am not a Palm Bay citizen, but frequently spend time in Palm Bay for various reasons

I am not a Palm Bay citizen, but occassionally spend time in Palm Bay for various reasons

I am a former citizen of Palm Bay, but no longer regularly visit

I have never been a Palm Bay citizen nor visit it regularly

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4. What are your primary concerns with the Palm Bay Aquatic Center's current operations? Please select all that apply. (Required.)

The facilities are old or poorly maintained

There is not enough time for free swim

The pool is too busy when I visit

The pool is too small

I have no concerns, the pool is exactly what I expect

The admission fee is too high

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5. How much would you be willing to pay for entry to the Aquatic Center on a per-person basis? (Required.)

$0-$3

$4 (Current price)

$5-10

$10-15

$15-20

$25+

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6. How do you or your family currently utilize the Aquatic Center? Select all that apply. (Required.)

Free swimming

Swimming events (ex: Swim meets, special events)

Adult swim lessons/training

Child swim lessons/training

Lifeguard training

Organized exercise classes

I do not use the pool enough to specify

Other (please specify)

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7. What best describes how you found out about the Aquatic Center being considered for temporary closure? (Required.)

Official City communication, such as newsletter or social media

Public City meetings, such as City Council meeting or budget hearing

Social media posts or comments

Word of mouth

This survey is the first time I've heard about it.

Palm Bay Aquatic Center Poll