PARK FACILITIES USE

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* 1. How often do members of your household visit any of the parks, trails, or other park facilities in Auburn?

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* 2. Which facilities do you or members of your household use the most to participate in recreation activities?

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* 3. Please rate your satisfaction with the following park facilities that you have used and/or visited in the last year?

  Very satisfied Some what satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Opinion
Community Parks (Les Gove Park, Game Farm Park, Brannan Park, etc.)
Neighborhood Parks
Game Farm Wilderness Campground
Auburn Golf Course
Sport Fields
Picnic Shelters
Trails
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Les Gove Gymnasium
Senior Activity Center
Parks Administration Building
Les Gove Building
White River Valley Museum
Mary Olson Farm
William C. Warren Building

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* 4. In general how would you rate the quality and quantity of the existing inventory of parks, trails, and open spaces in Auburn?

  Excellent Good Fair Poor
Quantity of existing parks, open spaces, and trails to serve the citizens of Auburn
Quality of existing parks, open spaces, and trails to serve the citizens of Auburn

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* 5. Please mark on the scale below which facilities are most important to you and your household?

  Highest Importance Moderate Importance Low Importance Not Important
Small neighborhood parks
Large community parks
Natural areas/nature parks
Community Gardens
Playgrounds
Picnic shelters/areas
Paved walking & biking trails
Non-paved walking & biking trails
Indoor swimming pools
Outdoor swimming pools
Water spray parks
Indoor multi-purpose community centers
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Outdoor fitness equipment
Theater or cultural center for arts classes, theater performances, dance, etc.
Gymnasiums
Outdoor basketball courts
Tennis courts
Golf courses
Soccer fields
Youth softball fields
Adult softball fields
Youth baseball fields
High school/Adult baseball fields
Football/lacrosse/field hockey fields
Off-leash dog parks
Skateboarding area
River access facilities (Green River put-in/take-out for rafting and tubing)
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING

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* 6. How often do you or members of your household participate in a Parks, Arts or Recreation Program in Auburn?

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* 7. How do you rate the quality of the programs that you have participated in?

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* 8. How did you learn about the City of Auburn programs?

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* 9. Please rate your satisfaction with various Parks, Arts & Recreation Programs currently offered by the City of Auburn.

  Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Opinion
Ease of registering for programs
Fees that are charged for programs
Youth athletic programs
Adult athletic programs
Toddler programs
Youth Programs
Teen programs
Adult Programs
Fitness/Health/Wellness Programs
Special Population programs
Special Events
Performing Arts/Theater
Art Programs

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* 10. Please mark on the scale below which of the following programs and activities you or members of your household participate in (does not matter where activity takes place)?

  Highest participation Moderate participation Low participation No participation
Running or walking
Visiting nature/wildlife areas
Nature/Environmental Education
Attending live theater/concert performances
Attending community special events
Bicycling (Paved surface)
Mountain Biking (Non-paved surface)
Bicycle Motocross (BMX)
Adult fitness/health/wellness classes
Using exercise equipment
Using gyms for basketball, volleyball pickleball etc.
Recreation swimming/swim lessons
Swimming for exercise/water fitness classes
Competitive swimming
Skateboarding/roller-skating/in-line skating
Participating in theater, dance, visual arts, music
Gymnastics/Tumbling
Martial Arts
Toddler classes
Youth classes
Attending before or after-school care
Teen classes
Adult classes
Senior citizen programs
Summer camp programs
Tennis
Golf
Youth soccer
Adult soccer
Youth baseball
Youth softball
Adult baseball
Adult softball
Field Sports: Football, lacrosse, field hockey, etc.
Disc Golf
Bocce
Camping
Rafting/Tubing
Fishing
Rock Climbing

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* 11. What recreation programs should be offered in Auburn (by the City or by others) that your household members would use?

  Highest Likelihood of use Moderate Likelihood of use Low Likelihood of use No Likelihood of use
Fitness/health/wellness programs
Outdoor sports (baseball, soccer, etc.)
Indoor sports (basketball, volleyball, etc.)
Enrichment and self-help classes
Nature and environmental education
Performing arts (dance, music, theater, etc.)
Visual arts (drawing, painting, etc.)
Festivals and events
Volunteer opportunities

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* 12. What recreation programs by age group should be offered in Auburn (by the City or by others) that your household members would use?

  Highest Likelihood of use Moderate Likelihood of use Low Likelihood of use No Likelihood of use
Toddlers/preschoolers
Elementary school youth (K-6th grades)
Teens (middle and high school)
Adults
Seniors (at or near retirement)
Developmentally Disabled (school age)
Developmentally Disabled (other)
FINANCING PARK PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES

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* 13. Please rate the importance of the following functions that Auburn Parks and Rec Department provide.

  Highest Importance Moderate Importance Low Importance Not Important
Operate & maintain city parks & facilities
Provide programs for residents of all ages & family
Provide programs for specific ages
Preserve the environment & provide open space
Provide places for outdoor sports programs
Allocate resources equally
Provide places for indoor rec. & fitness activity
Provide trails & linear parks
Provide places for cultural programs

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* 14. If it requires more money than can be budgeted from recreational resources to provide future recreation programs, how would you rate the following methods of paying for them?

  Highest Level of Support Moderate Level of Support Low Level of Support Do Not Support
Reduce the number - of programs to control costs?
Reduce the content, variety, and duration - of programs to control costs?
Increase user fees for non-residents - to finance program services?
Increase user fees for everyone - to finance program services?

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* 15. City Council, subject to voter approval and in conformity with statutory authority, can propose a special property tax levy or bond issue as a means of financing parks, recreation and open space acquisitions, development or improvements. How much, if anything, would your household be willing to pay per year for this source of funding that could only be used for parks and recreation?

DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

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* 16. Which area of the city do you live in?

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* 17. How close do you live to the nearest park?

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* 18. Where do you work?

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* 19. How many years have you lived in Auburn?

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* 20. What type of housing do you live in?

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* 21. What age group are you in?

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* 22. What is your race? (mark one or more)

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* 23. If you are interested in further information about the Parks & Recreation Open Space Plan, please provide an email address.

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* 24. Do you have any specific comments or recommendations to make about the proposed park plan or this survey?

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