Thank you for taking the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department survey. We are eager to improve the reach of our services and are collecting feedback to guide future investment. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!

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Please think of one of your favorite parks in your neighborhood (near where you live, work, or go to school). Below, please include the park name and tell us what you like about it.

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Now, please think of one of your least favorite parks in your neighborhood (near where you live, work, or go to school). Below, please include the park name and what you do not like about it.

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What are the top three factors that might discourage you from visiting a park?

Challenges accessing the park

Lack of safety at the park

Lack of events, or events that interest me

Lack of classes and programs, or classes and programs that interest me

Current park conditions

Equipment is not relevant to me

Facilities are not relevant to me

Unable to reserve facilities or event spaces

Other

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How often do you visit any park, open space, or recreation center in San Francisco?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Rarely

Never

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How do you feel about the existing conditions of parks, open spaces, and recreation centers in your neighborhood?

Very good

Somewhat good

Somewhat bad

Very bad

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How familiar are you with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks)?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not very familiar

Not familiar at all

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We know there are many reasons to visit parks. Out of the options listed below, please select all that apply to you and/or share any other reason.

To attend classes or other programs

To socialize

To play sports – soccer, tennis, basketball, etc.

To exercise

To relax

To attend events – birthday parties, volunteer work days, concerts, etc.

To visit playgrounds

To visit dog parks/exercise my dog

To enjoy nature

Other

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What are the top three factors that most influence why you a visit a park?

Park location

Public transportation access

Classes and programs offered

Facilities are great for kids

Facilities are great for sports and exercise

Facilities are great for dogs

Facilities and event spaces can be reserved

Park beauty

Park safety

Other

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What are the top three factors that might encourage you to visit a park more frequently?

Improved lighting

Improved landscaping

Updated features or equipment – benches, basketball courts, etc.

More volunteer activities

More neighborhood group activities and events

More classes and recreational programs - Zumba classes, Tai Chi classes, etc.

Improved access to facilities to use for event space

More information and updates from Rec Park

Better access to parks via public transportation

Improved enforcement via Park Rangers

Other

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Have you or anyone in your household participated in any SF Rec & Parks programs and/or events? If yes, please indicate which ones:

Summer or family camps

Classes and programs for kids and teens

Classes and programs for adults and seniors

Cleanups, work days, and other volunteer projects

Community meetings and workshops

Events – movie nights, guided walks, concerts, etc.

I have not participated in any SF Rec & Parks programs or events

Other

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How do you typically get information about SF Rec & Parks, their programs, or park services?

SF Rec & Parks website

SF Rec & Parks listserv, eNewsletter, or other regular email communications

Signs at parks, community centers, schools, religious institutions or other local institutions

Ambassadors doing street-level outreach

SF Rec & Parks meetings in my community

Print materials, such as flyers or posters

Friends and family

Social media posts

Local papers or neighborhood newsletters

None of the above – I do not receive information from SF Rec & Parks

Other

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What is the best way for SF Rec & Parks to share information with you and/or your family?

SF Rec & Parks website

SF Rec & Parks listserv, eNewsletter, or other regular email communications

Signs at parks, community centers, schools, religious institutions or other local institutions

Ambassadors doing street-level outreach

SF Rec & Parks meetings in my community

Print materials, such as flyers or posters

Friends and family

Social media posts

Local papers or neighborhood newsletters

Other

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What language assistance services would help you and your family participate in more SF Rec & Parks programs and events?

Translation of the website

Translation of eNewsletter or other regular email communications

Translation of signs and flyers

Translated programming booklets

In-person translation at programs and events

Translation services phone number

In general, more multi-lingual SF Rec & Parks staff

None of the above – I do not need more language assistance services

Other

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What SF Rec & Parks services or information would you be interested in receiving?

Special events – concerts, family runs, volunteer events, etc.

Classes or programs

Summer camps

Park notices and updates

Community meetings about parks

None, I don’t want to receive information

Other

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Are you aware that SF Rec & Parks offers scholarships for all classes and camps?

Yes

No – and I am not currently interested in more information

No – and I am interested in learning more!

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Is there any other information you wish to share in order to help us better understand how we can improve parks in San Francisco?

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What is your age?

Under 12 years old

13-17 years old

18-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-54 years old

55-74 years old

75 years or older

Prefer not to say

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Race and/or Ethnicity (Check all that apply)

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native American/First Peoples

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders

White

Other

Prefer not to say

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In what neighborhood do you live?

Bayview Hunters Point

Chinatown

Excelsior/Outer Mission

Ingleside/Oceanview

Crocker Amazon

Mission

Tenderloin

SoMa

Western Addition

Visitacion Valley

Outside of San Francisco

Other San Francisco neighborhood

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What is your native language?

Arabic

Chinese – Cantonese

Chinese – Mandarin

English

Filipino/Tagalog

French

Japanese

Korean

Russian

Spanish

Thai

Vietnamese

Other

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All survey responses are anonymous. Information collected through this survey will be used to support the identification of solvable issue and action items for SF Rec and Parks. Responses will not be associated with your name or contact information.

I would like to be included in the drawing for a $50 gift card.* IF YES, please fill out the information below:

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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*In case we have follow up questions on a as needed bases.

I would like to receive weekly news updates from the SF Rec & Parks.

Yes

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Please think of one of your favorite parks in your neighborhood (near where you live, work, or go to school). Below, please include the park name and tell us what you like about it.

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Now, please think of one of your least favorite parks in your neighborhood (near where you live, work, or go to school). Below, please include the park name and what you do not like about it.

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What are the top three factors that might discourage you from visiting a park?

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How often do you visit any park, open space, or recreation center in San Francisco?

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How do you feel about the existing conditions of parks, open spaces, and recreation centers in your neighborhood?

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How familiar are you with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (SF Rec & Parks)?

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We know there are many reasons to visit parks. Out of the options listed below, please select all that apply to you and/or share any other reason.

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What are the top three factors that most influence why you a visit a park?

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What are the top three factors that might encourage you to visit a park more frequently?

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Have you or anyone in your household participated in any SF Rec & Parks programs and/or events? If yes, please indicate which ones:

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How do you typically get information about SF Rec & Parks, their programs, or park services?

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What is the best way for SF Rec & Parks to share information with you and/or your family?

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What language assistance services would help you and your family participate in more SF Rec & Parks programs and events?

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What SF Rec & Parks services or information would you be interested in receiving?

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Are you aware that SF Rec & Parks offers scholarships for all classes and camps?

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Is there any other information you wish to share in order to help us better understand how we can improve parks in San Francisco?

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What is your age?

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Race and/or Ethnicity (Check all that apply)

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In what neighborhood do you live?

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What is your native language?

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*In case we have follow up questions on a as needed bases.I would like to receive weekly news updates from the SF Rec & Parks.

*In case we have follow up questions on a as needed bases.

I would like to receive weekly news updates from the SF Rec & Parks.