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Online Survey

An online survey available here on the project website was designed to be a digital complement to the open houses, for those who were not able to participate in person and received 555 responses. A short version of the survey gave people a quick opportunity to provide input in 5-10 minutes, and a long version of the survey gave people an opportunity to answer all questions that were asked at the open houses.

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Statistically Valid Survey

A statistically valid survey was conducted of a random sample of city residents by mail, phone, and internet to understand and measure Clevelanders’ needs across the city. The 528 responses received exceeded the goal of 500 responses and ensured that the opinions of a representative cross-section of residents–geographically and across demographic groups–were heard. With this sample size, there is 95% confidence that citywide opinions are within 4.3 percentage points of the values shown.

See more about the results of the statistically valid survey below!

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Who Took the Statistically Valid Survey?

The demographic and geographic makeup of the statistically valid survey’s respondents closely match that of the city.

The responses were also sorted into seven geographic planning regions.

Key Survey Findings

Close to 2/3 of respondents feel that there are enough parks within walking distance of their home, while less than 1/2 feel there are enough recreation centers.

A little over 40% of respondents think parks are in excellent or good condition, less than 25% for recreation centers.

Top three most important...

Outdoor Facilities

Paved, multi-use trails
41%
Unprogrammed green spaces
36%
Swimming pool
35%

Indoor Facilities

Swimming pool
39%
Walking/jogging track
32%
Exercise & fitness equipment
31%

Programs and Activities

Seniors (age 50+)
26%
Aquatics
26%
Arts & crafts classes
22%

A little over half of respondents visit a park at least once a week, however less than 25% visit a recreation center that often.

Top three barriers to visiting parks and recreation centers more often:

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Facilities are not well maintained
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Do not know where to go/what is offered
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Poor/uncomfortable atmosphere

Two thirds of respondents are supportive of an increase in taxes or levies to fund parks & rec facilities.

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Very Supportive & Supportive
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Not Sure
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Not Supportive
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