Killeen Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update - Senior Park Activation Survey

The City of Killeen needs your help and input!

The City is currently updating its Parks Master Plan. This document helps Killeen set priorities for parks, recreation facilities, trails and open spaces for the next five to ten years. As an engaged citizen, the City takes your views about parks very seriously. Please take a few minutes to honestly answer this survey about parks and recreation in Killeen. Encourage your family members and neighbors to complete this important survey as well!

This survey is for senior citizens only (55+). The focus of the survey is on senior use of the City's outdoor parks and trail system.

For information about the Parks Master Plan process and upcoming meetings, please visit www.killeenparks.com.

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* 1. Are you male or female?

Male

Female

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* 2. What is your age? (please note that this survey is targeting senior input only)

55-65 years old

Over 65 years old

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* 3. Not including any visits to one of the city’s indoor senior or recreation centers, how often do you visit any of the outdoor facilities in city of Killeen parks and trail system?

Daily

A few times during the work week

A few times a week, but usually on the weekends

A few times a month

Sometimes

Seasonally

Rarely

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* 4. When thinking about your experience as a senior in the outdoor parks and trails system, how would you rate the quality of the following?

	Great	Okay	Could be better	Needs major attention	No opinion
Bicycle accommodations to get to the parks or trails	Bicycle accommodations to get to the parks or trails Great	Bicycle accommodations to get to the parks or trails Okay	Bicycle accommodations to get to the parks or trails Could be better	Bicycle accommodations to get to the parks or trails Needs major attention	Bicycle accommodations to get to the parks or trails No opinion
Pedestrian or walking accommodations to get to the parks or trails	Pedestrian or walking accommodations to get to the parks or trails Great	Pedestrian or walking accommodations to get to the parks or trails Okay	Pedestrian or walking accommodations to get to the parks or trails Could be better	Pedestrian or walking accommodations to get to the parks or trails Needs major attention	Pedestrian or walking accommodations to get to the parks or trails No opinion
Accessibility within the parks (e.g., sidewalks or paths to amenities)	Accessibility within the parks (e.g., sidewalks or paths to amenities) Great	Accessibility within the parks (e.g., sidewalks or paths to amenities) Okay	Accessibility within the parks (e.g., sidewalks or paths to amenities) Could be better	Accessibility within the parks (e.g., sidewalks or paths to amenities) Needs major attention	Accessibility within the parks (e.g., sidewalks or paths to amenities) No opinion
Connectivity from parks to other area destinations (e.g., greenway system)	Connectivity from parks to other area destinations (e.g., greenway system) Great	Connectivity from parks to other area destinations (e.g., greenway system) Okay	Connectivity from parks to other area destinations (e.g., greenway system) Could be better	Connectivity from parks to other area destinations (e.g., greenway system) Needs major attention	Connectivity from parks to other area destinations (e.g., greenway system) No opinion
Lighting within the parks or trails	Lighting within the parks or trails Great	Lighting within the parks or trails Okay	Lighting within the parks or trails Could be better	Lighting within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Lighting within the parks or trails No opinion
Shade within the parks or trails	Shade within the parks or trails Great	Shade within the parks or trails Okay	Shade within the parks or trails Could be better	Shade within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Shade within the parks or trails No opinion
Safety / comfort of use within the parks or trails	Safety / comfort of use within the parks or trails Great	Safety / comfort of use within the parks or trails Okay	Safety / comfort of use within the parks or trails Could be better	Safety / comfort of use within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Safety / comfort of use within the parks or trails No opinion
Seating / places of respite within the parks or trails	Seating / places of respite within the parks or trails Great	Seating / places of respite within the parks or trails Okay	Seating / places of respite within the parks or trails Could be better	Seating / places of respite within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Seating / places of respite within the parks or trails No opinion
Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks or trails	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks or trails Great	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks or trails Okay	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks or trails Could be better	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Quality and condition of facilities (e.g., restrooms, buildings, equipment) within the parks or trails No opinion
Diversity of amenities (i.e., age-appropriate things to do) within the parks or trails	Diversity of amenities (i.e., age-appropriate things to do) within the parks or trails Great	Diversity of amenities (i.e., age-appropriate things to do) within the parks or trails Okay	Diversity of amenities (i.e., age-appropriate things to do) within the parks or trails Could be better	Diversity of amenities (i.e., age-appropriate things to do) within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Diversity of amenities (i.e., age-appropriate things to do) within the parks or trails No opinion
City sponsored activities / programming within the parks or trails	City sponsored activities / programming within the parks or trails Great	City sponsored activities / programming within the parks or trails Okay	City sponsored activities / programming within the parks or trails Could be better	City sponsored activities / programming within the parks or trails Needs major attention	City sponsored activities / programming within the parks or trails No opinion
Non-city activities within the parks or trails	Non-city activities within the parks or trails Great	Non-city activities within the parks or trails Okay	Non-city activities within the parks or trails Could be better	Non-city activities within the parks or trails Needs major attention	Non-city activities within the parks or trails No opinion

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* 5. When you do visit one of the city of Killeen’s outdoor parks or trails, which ones do you typically visit? (choose all that apply)

AA Lane Neighborhood Park

Amphitheater

Andy K. Wells Hike & Bike Trail

Camacho Park Neighborhood Park

Conder Community Park

Fort Hood Regional Trail

Fowler Community Park

Fox Creek Neighborhood Park

Heritage Oaks Hike & Bike Trail

Home & Hope Neighborhood Park

Hunt Neighborhood Park

Iduma Neighborhood Park

Killeen Athletic Complex

Lions Club Community Park

Lions Club Park Hike & Bike Trail

Lions Neighborhood Park

Long Branch Community Park

Marlboro Neighborhood Park

Maxdale Neighborhood Park

Mickey's Dog Park

Pershing Neighborhood Park

Phyllis Neighborhood Park

Rotary Club Neighborhood Children’s Park

Santa Rosa Neighborhood Park

Stewart Neighborhood Park

Timber Ridge Neighborhood Park

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* 6. When you visit Killeen outdoor parks or trails facilities, at what times of the day do you generally visit? (check all that apply)

Early morning hours

Morning hours

Lunchtime

Afternoon hours

Early evening hours

After dark

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* 7. When you visit Killeen outdoor parks or trails facilities, how long do you typically stay?

Less than 30 minutes

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 2 hours

Greater than 2 hours

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* 8. When you visit Killeen outdoor parks or trails facilities, what is your primary purpose for visiting?

Education / programming / special events

Fitness / recreation

Rest / reduce stress / relaxation

Socialization / companionship (e.g., hanging out with friends or family)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. When thinking about what types of facilities or amenities that could increase your use of the Killeen outdoor parks system, how important are the following to you?

	Very important	Important	Not important	Not important at all	No opinion
Age-appropriate amenities for exercise and fitness (e.g., fitness circuit equipment)	Age-appropriate amenities for exercise and fitness (e.g., fitness circuit equipment) Very important	Age-appropriate amenities for exercise and fitness (e.g., fitness circuit equipment) Important	Age-appropriate amenities for exercise and fitness (e.g., fitness circuit equipment) Not important	Age-appropriate amenities for exercise and fitness (e.g., fitness circuit equipment) Not important at all	Age-appropriate amenities for exercise and fitness (e.g., fitness circuit equipment) No opinion
Better lighting	Better lighting Very important	Better lighting Important	Better lighting Not important	Better lighting Not important at all	Better lighting No opinion
Better restrooms	Better restrooms Very important	Better restrooms Important	Better restrooms Not important	Better restrooms Not important at all	Better restrooms No opinion
Better shade (shade structures, shade trees, etc.)	Better shade (shade structures, shade trees, etc.) Very important	Better shade (shade structures, shade trees, etc.) Important	Better shade (shade structures, shade trees, etc.) Not important	Better shade (shade structures, shade trees, etc.) Not important at all	Better shade (shade structures, shade trees, etc.) No opinion
Better signage	Better signage Very important	Better signage Important	Better signage Not important	Better signage Not important at all	Better signage No opinion
Improved accommodations to walk or ride to the park	Improved accommodations to walk or ride to the park Very important	Improved accommodations to walk or ride to the park Important	Improved accommodations to walk or ride to the park Not important	Improved accommodations to walk or ride to the park Not important at all	Improved accommodations to walk or ride to the park No opinion
Improved accommodations for social interaction (e.g., flexible group seating, picnic facilities, etc.)	Improved accommodations for social interaction (e.g., flexible group seating, picnic facilities, etc.) Very important	Improved accommodations for social interaction (e.g., flexible group seating, picnic facilities, etc.) Important	Improved accommodations for social interaction (e.g., flexible group seating, picnic facilities, etc.) Not important	Improved accommodations for social interaction (e.g., flexible group seating, picnic facilities, etc.) Not important at all	Improved accommodations for social interaction (e.g., flexible group seating, picnic facilities, etc.) No opinion
Internal loop walking trails (multi-distance loops w/ signage)	Internal loop walking trails (multi-distance loops w/ signage) Very important	Internal loop walking trails (multi-distance loops w/ signage) Important	Internal loop walking trails (multi-distance loops w/ signage) Not important	Internal loop walking trails (multi-distance loops w/ signage) Not important at all	Internal loop walking trails (multi-distance loops w/ signage) No opinion
Places for respite / nature viewing	Places for respite / nature viewing Very important	Places for respite / nature viewing Important	Places for respite / nature viewing Not important	Places for respite / nature viewing Not important at all	Places for respite / nature viewing No opinion
Places for seating / resting	Places for seating / resting Very important	Places for seating / resting Important	Places for seating / resting Not important	Places for seating / resting Not important at all	Places for seating / resting No opinion
Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, or ping pong	Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, or ping pong Very important	Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, or ping pong Important	Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, or ping pong Not important	Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, or ping pong Not important at all	Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, or ping pong No opinion
Sport courts for more active activities pickle ball, etc.	Sport courts for more active activities pickle ball, etc. Very important	Sport courts for more active activities pickle ball, etc. Important	Sport courts for more active activities pickle ball, etc. Not important	Sport courts for more active activities pickle ball, etc. Not important at all	Sport courts for more active activities pickle ball, etc. No opinion
Other (please specify below)	Other (please specify below) Very important	Other (please specify below) Important	Other (please specify below) Not important	Other (please specify below) Not important at all	Other (please specify below) No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 10. In addition to the types of programming for all users, what additional in-park or trail programming do you think is needed to specifically serve seniors? (check all that apply)

Community gardens

Facilitated senior group walks in parks or trails

In-the-park exercise classes or programming targeting seniors (e.g., senior boot camp classes, etc.)

In-the-park volunteer work days or events

More acoustic performances

More special events

Plazas or spaces for passive activities like yoga, tai chi, chess, cards, bocce, ping pong, etc.

Other (please specify)

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