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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!
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.
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.
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
How often do you visit any park, open space, or recreation center in San Francisco?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Is there any other information you wish to share in order to help us better understand how we can improve parks in San Francisco?
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
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
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
What is your native language?
Arabic
Chinese – Cantonese
Chinese – Mandarin
English
Filipino/Tagalog
French
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
Other
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
*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
No
