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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
MANAGER WORKSHOP
5:30 P.M. Monday, March 24, 2014
City Hall, Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Presentation of Parks Community Survey Results
F. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chuck Ahl, City Manager
FROM: DuWayne Konewko, Parks and Recreation Director
Jim Taylor, Parks Manager
DATE: March 17, 2014
SUBJECT: Presentation of Parks Community Survey Results
Introduction
On October 28, 2013 the City Council authorized staff to enter into a contract with ETC Services
for the administration of a Parks Community Survey. Mr. Ron Vine, Vice President of ETC
Institute, will give a detailed presentation of the survey results to City Council. Following the
presentation, Mr. Ron Vine and staff will be available for additional questions.
Background
City staff and ETC Institute worked together in the development of the survey questionnaire.
The goal of the Parks Community Survey was to develop questions that were of strategic
importance to help determine priorities for the future. Attached is an executive summary and
graphs provided by ETC Institute.
Budget Impact
There is no budget impact at this time. The project was approved by the City Council in October
28, 2013.
Recommendation
There are no recommendations at this time. This item is being brought before you for
informational purposes only.
Attachment
1. Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Executive Summary Report
2. Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Findings Report
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City of Maplewood, MN
Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Executive Summary Report
Overview of the Methodology
ETC/Leisure Vision conducted a City of Maplewood Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment
Survey Winter of 2014 to help establish priorities for parks and recreation facilities, programs
and services within the community. The survey was designed to obtain statistically valid results
from households throughout the City of Maplewood. The survey was administered by mail, web
and by phone.
ETC/Leisure Vision worked extensively with the City of Maplewood officials in the
development of the survey questionnaire. This work allowed the survey to be tailored to issues of
strategic importance to help determine recreation and parks priorities for the community.
A seven-page survey was mailed to a random sample of 2,400 households throughout the City of
Maplewood. Approximately three days after the surveys were mailed each household that
received a survey also received an automated voice message encouraging them to complete the
survey. In addition, about two weeks after the surveys were mailed Leisure Vision began
contacting households by phone. Those who had indicated they had not returned the survey were
given the option of completing it by phone.
The goal was to obtain a total of at least 600 completed surveys. ETC/Leisure Vision currently
has total of 460 surveys surveys completed. The results of the random sample of 460 households
have a 95% level of confidence with a precision rate of at least +/-4.5%.
The following pages summarize major survey findings.
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Statement that Best Describes Respondent Household Usage of the City of Maplewood
Parks and Preserves Over the Past 12 Months: Thirty-eight percent (38%) of respondent
households indicated that they have visited the City of Maplewood parks but not
preserves. Other statements that best describe respondent household usage of the City of
Maplewood parks and preserves over the past 12 months include: Visited both park and
preserves (34%), did not visit parks or preserves (26%) and visited preserves but not
parks (2%).
Facilities Respondent households have used or visited in the City of Maplewood Over
the Past 12 Months: Eighty-eight percent (88%) of respondent households have used or
visited walking, hiking and biking trails in the City of Maplewood over the past 12
months. Other facilities that respondent households have used or visited in the City of
Maplewood over the past 12 months include: Playgrounds (51%), nature trails (46%),
Maplewood Community Center (44%) and open space and preserves (39%).
Parks, Preserves and Recreation Facilities Respondent Households Have Used or
Visited the Most Often During the Past 12 Months: Based on the sum of respondent
household top three choices, sixty-six percent (66%) of households have used walking,
hiking and biking trails the most often over the past 12 months. Other parks, preserves
and recreation facilities respondent households have used the most often over the past 12
months include: Playgrounds (31%), nature trails (26%), the Maplewood Community
Center (25%) and open space and preserves (19%).
How Respondent Households Rate the Physical Condition of All the Parks, Preserves
and Open Spaces, Trails and Recreation Facilities in the City of Maplewood They
Have Used: Sixty-six percent (66%) of respondent households rate the overall physical
condition of all the parks, preserves and open spaces, trails and recreation facilities in the
City of Maplewood that they have used as being in good condition. Other ratings of the
physical condition of all the parks, preserves and open spaces, trails and recreation
facilities respondent households have used include: Excellent (19%), fair (14%) and poor
(1%).
Potential Additions Respondent Households Would Most Like to See Made to the City
of Maplewood Parks Nearest Their Residence: Forty-four percent (44%) of respondent
households would most like to see additions to restrooms made to the City of Maplewood
parks nearest their residence. Other potential additions respondent households would
most like to see made to the City of Maplewood Parks nearest their residence include:
Natural areas (27%), drinking fountains (25%), trails (25%), picnic tables and benches
(25%), park security lighting (25%) and shade structures (24%).
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How Often Respondent Households Used Major Parks, Preserves, Recreation and
Sports Facilities Operated by the City of Maplewood Parks and Recreation Department
During the Past 12 Months: Fifty-eight percent (58%) of respondent households visited
the Maplewood Community Center over the last 12 months. Of those (58%) of
respondent households who visited the Maplewood Community Center over the last 12
months, thirty-seven percent (37%) of respondent households visited 1-9 times and eight
percent (8%) visited 10-24 times. Forty-eight percent (48%) of respondent households
visited preserves or open space over the past 12 months. Of those (48%) of respondent
households who visited preserves or open space over the past 12 months, twenty-nine
percent (29%) visited 1-9 times and (10%) visited 10-24 times.
Major Program Spaces Respondent Households Have Used at the Maplewood
Community Center Over the Past 12 Months: Twenty-four percent (48%) of respondent
households indicated that they have used the leisure pool at the Maplewood Community
Center over the past 12 months. Other major program spaces that respondent households
have used at the Maplewood Community Center over the past 12 months include: Gyms
(20%), cardiovascular equipment (14%), performing arts theatre (13%), free weights
(13%), aquatic lap lanes (11%) and aerobics fitness class area (10%).
Have Respondent Households Purchased a Membership at the Maplewood Community
Center Over the Past 12 Months: Nineteen percent (19%) of respondent households have
purchased a membership at the Maplewood Community Center over the past 2 years. The
remaining eighty-one percent (81%) of respondent households have not purchased a
membership to the Maplewood Community Center over the past 2 years.
How Supportive Respondent Households Are of Increasing Tax Funding by $5 Per
Month for the Average Household in the City of Maplewood to Pay for Major
Renovations and Updates to the Maplewood Community Center: Forty-one percent
(41%) of respondent households are not supportive of the tax funding of an additional
$5.00 per month to pay for major renovations and updates to the Maplewood Community
Center. Other levels of support for the additional $5.00 per month in tax funding to pay
for major renovations and updates to the Maplewood Community Center include:
Somewhat supportive (23%), not sure (21%) and very supportive (15%).
Ways Respondent Households Learn About the City of Maplewood parks, preserves,
and recreation programs and activities: Sixty-six percent (66%) of respondent
households learn about the City of Maplewood parks, preserves and recreation programs
and activities through the City newsletter (Maplewood Living). Other ways that
respondent households learn about the City of Maplewood parks, preserves, and
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recreation programs and activities include: Parks and recreation brochure (57%), City
website (31%), flyers in mail (31%) and from friends and neighbors (30%).
Parks, Preserves, and Recreation Facilities Respondent Households Have a Need for:
Seventy-five percent (75%) of respondent households have a need for walking and biking
trails. Other facilities that respondent households have a need for include: Small
neighborhood parks (63%), nature preserves (51%), large community parks (45%) and
playgrounds (42%).
Most Important Parks, Preserves, and Recreation Facilities to Respondent
Households: Based on the sum of respondent household top for choices, fifty percent
(50%) of respondent rate walking and biking trails as the most important facility to their
household. Other most important facilities to respondent households include: Small
neighborhood parks (40%), nature preserves (21%) and playgrounds (21%).
Recreation Programs that Respondent Households Have a Need for: Thirty-eight
percent (38%) of respondent households have a need for adult fitness and wellness
programs. Other recreation programs that respondent households have a need for include:
Nature programs (30%), community special events (29%), special events (24%) and
youth learn to swim programs (21%).
Most Important Recreation Programs to Respondent Households: Based on the sum of
respondent household top four choices, twenty-eight percent (28%) rate adult fitness and
wellness programs as the most important program to their household. Other most
important recreation programs to respondent households include: Nature programs
(18%), youth sports programs (13%), community special events (13%) and youth learn to
swim programs (12%).
Recreation Programs that Respondent Households Currently Participate in the Most
Often: Based on the sum of respondent household top four choices, fifteen percent (15%)
participate in adult fitness and wellness programs the most often. Other recreation
programs that respondent households participate in the most often include: Nature
programs (12%), community special events (9%), youth learn to swim programs (7%)
and special events (7%).
Respondent Household Level of Support for Potential Actions the Citizen Task Force
is Considering to Improve Trails, Parks, Nature Preserves, Sports Fields and
Recreation Facilities in the City of Maplewood: Based on respondent households who
are either “very supportive” or “somewhat supportive,” seventy-seven percent (77%) of
households are supportive of the Citizen Task Force to connect existing trails. Other
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levels of support for potential improvements the Citizen Task Force could make include:
Acquire additional right of ways for trails (63%), improve playground equipment in
neighborhood parks (63%) and add more amenities (63%).
Potential Improvements to the City of Maplewood Trails, Parks, Nature Preserves,
Sports Fields and Recreation Facilities that Are the Most Important to Respondent
Households: Based on the sum of respondent household top four choices, forty-two
percent (42%) of respondents agree that the most important improvement to the City of
Maplewood trails, parks, nature preserves, sports fields and recreation facilities is to
connect existing trails. Other most important improvements to respondent households
include: Acquire additional right of ways for trails (30%), add to existing trails and
develop new trails in preserves (29%), improve playground equipment in neighborhood
parks (25%) and add amenities such as drinking fountains and lighting (24%).
Respondent Household Level of Support for Potential Upgrades the Citizen Task Force
is Considering to Improve the Parks and Recreation System in the City of Maplewood:
Based on the sum of respondent choices who were either “very supportive” or “somewhat
supportive,” fifty-two percent (52%) of respondent households are supportive of the
development of a large destination park with City-wide amenities to serve residents
across the City. Other similar potential upgrades with similar levels of respondent
support include: Develop an off-leash dog park (45%), development of additional
community gardens (43%), develop a water splash pad for children (42%) and develop an
outdoor amphitheater (40%).
Major New Parks, Preserves and Recreation Facility Improvements that Are the Most
Important to Respondent Households: Based on the sum of respondent household top
three choices, thirty-four percent (34%) rate the development of a large destination park
with City-wide amenities as the most important. Other improvements that are the most
important to respondent households include: Develop an off-leash dog park (29%),
develop a water splash pad for children (24%) and develop an outdoor amphitheater
(21%).
If an Additional $100 Were Available for City of Maplewood Parks, Preserves, Trails
and Recreation Facilities, How Would Respondent Households Allocate the Funds? If
an additional $100 were available for City of Maplewood parks, preserves, trails and
recreation facilities, respondent household would allocate ($28.00) to improve existing
neighborhood and community parks. Other ways respondent households would allocate
the funds include: Connect existing trails and purchase additional right of ways ($18.00),
development of new facilities ($17.00), improve existing preserves ($13.00), develop
new preserves, trails and recreation areas for Forest Preserves ($9.00), acquisition of
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open space adjacent to Maplewood Nature Center ($8.00) and toward other means
($7.00).
Maximum Amount in Additional Tax Funding Respondent Households Are Willing to
Pay Per Month Over the Next 10 Years for the Types of Parks, Preserves, Trails and
Recreation Projects that Are the Highest Priority to Their Household: Twenty-four
percent (24%) of respondent households are willing to pay nothing per month to fund the
types of parks, preserves, trails and recreation projects that are the highest priority to their
household. Other amounts that respondent households are willing to pay per month to
fund the types of parks, preserves, trails and recreation projects that are the highest
priority to their household includes: $4.00-$5.00 per month (23%), less than $4.00 per
month (15%), $10.00-$11.00 per month (13%), $6.00-$7.00 per month (10%), $8.00-
$9.00 per month (8%) and $12.00-$15.00 per month (7%).
How Respondent Households Would Vote in an Election to Fund the Types of Parks,
Preserves, Trails, Recreation and Sports Projects that Are the Most Important to Their
Household for the Amount of Additional Tax Funding They Indicated They Would be
Willing to Pay Per Month Over the Next 10 Years: Thirty-three percent (33%) of
respondent households indicated that they would vote in favor if a tax election was held.
Other ways that respondent households would vote if a tax election was held for the
amount of additional tax funding their households indicated they would be willing to pay
per month over the next ten years includes: Might vote in favor (28%), note vote in favor
(21%) and not sure (18%).
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Q1. Statement that best describes respondent household usage of the
City of Maplewood parks and preserves over the past 12 months
by percentage of respondents
Visited both
34%
Visited parks but not
38%
Visited preserves but
2%
Did not visit parks or
26%
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
parks & preserves
preserves
not parks
preserves
88%
51%
46%
44%
39%
29%
24%
16%
15%
15%
8%
8%
7%
7%
1%
3%
Walking, hiking, & biking trails
Playgrounds
Nature trails
Maplewood Community Center
Open space/preserves
Picnic areas
Nature Center
Youth baseball fields
Outdoor tennis courts
Outdoor ice-skating rinks
Outdoor basketball courts
Adult softball fields
Youth softball fields
Youth soccer fields
Pickleboard courts
Other
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Q2. Facilities respondent households have used or visited in the
City of Maplewood over the past 12 months
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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Q3. Parks, preserves, and recreation facilities respondent households
used or visited the most often during the past 12 months
by percentage of respondents who used or visited City of Maplewood facilities
17%
2%
66%
31%
26%
25%
19%
10%
9%
7%
5%
4%
4%
2%
2%
1%
0%
Walking, hiking, & biking trails
Playgrounds
Nature trails
Maplewood Community Center
Open space/preserves
Picnic areas
Nature Center
Youth baseball fields
Outdoor tennis courts
Outdoor ice-skating rinks
Adult softball fields
Youth softball fields
Youth soccer fields
Outdoor basketball courts
Pickleboard courts
Other
None chosen
0%20%40%60%80%
Use Most Often 2nd Most Often 3rd Most Often
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Q4. How respondent households rate the physical condition of ALL the
parks, preserves and open spaces, trails and recreation facilities in the
City of Maplewood they have visited
by percentage of respondents
Excellent
19%
Good
66%
Fair
14%
Poor
1%
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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44%
27%
25%
25%
25%
25%
24%
20%
17%
17%
17%
13%
12%
9%
8%
7%
6%
5%
5%
3%
13%
11%
Restrooms
Natural areas
Drinking fountains
Trails
Picnic tables/benches
Park security lighting
Shade structures
Picnic shelters
Parking
Sidewalks
Playground equipment
Park entrance signs
Bike racks
Sand volleyball courts
Tennis courts
Increased accessibility
Sports field lighting
Horseshoe pits
Basketball courts
Pickle ball court
Other
None chosen
0%20%40%60%
Q5. Potential additions respondent households would most like to
see made to the City of Maplewood parks nearest their residence
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
58%
48%
36%
36%
27%
25%
20%
19%
18%
13%
Maplewood Community Center
Preserves or open space
Nature Center
Hazelwood Park
Harvest Park
Wakefield Park
Edgerton Park
Joy Park
Afton Hills Park
Goodrich Park
0%20%40%60%80%
1-9 Times 10-24 Times 25-49 Times 50+ Times
Q6. How often respondent households used major parks, preserves,
recreation and sports facilities operated by the City of Maplewood Parks
and Recreation Department during the past 12 months
by percentage of respondents who have used parks, preserves, recreation and sports facilities
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood March 2014)
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24%
20%
14%
13%
13%
11%
10%
9%
3%
2%
11%
51%
Leisure pool
Gyms
Cardiovascular equipment
Performing arts theater
Free weights
Aquatic lap lanes
Aerobics/fitness class area
Party rooms
Racquetball/wallyball courts
Child care
Other
None
0%20%40%60%
Q7. Major program spaces respondent households have used at
the Maplewood Community Center over the past 12 months
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Q8. Have respondent households purchased a membership at the
Maplewood Community Center over the past 2 years?
by percentage of respondents
Yes
19%
No
81%
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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Q9. How supportive respondent households are of increasing tax funding by $5
per month for the average household in the City of Maplewood to pay for major
renovations and updates to the Maplewood Community Center?
by percentage of respondents
Very supportive
15%
Somewhat supportive
23%
Not sure
21%
Not supportive
41%
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
66%
57%
31%
31%
30%
16%
8%
3%
2%
2%
2%
6%
Maplewood Living (City Newsletter)
Parks & recreation brochure
City website
Flyers in mail
From friends & neighbors
Newspaper articles
School flyers/newsletter
Television
Facebook
Conversations with park staff
Radio
Other
0%20%40%60%80%
Q10. Ways respondent households learn about City of Maplewood
parks, preserves, and recreation programs and activities
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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75%
63%
51%
45%
42%
39%
37%
37%
34%
32%
29%
25%
23%
22%
22%
18%
18%
16%
16%
15%
15%
14%
14%
12%
12%
10%
7%
3%
Walking & biking trails
Small neighborhood parks
Nature preserves
Large community parks
Playgrounds
Outdoor picnic shelters
Indoor swimming pools/leisure pools
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Indoor running/walking track
Off-leash dog park
Outdoor swimming pools/water parks
Outdoor ice skating rink
Outdoor tennis courts
Community gardens
Indoor nature center
Outdoor splash pads
Outdoor band shell
Outdoor basketball courts
Indoor ice arena
Youth baseball fields
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Outdoor sand volleyball courts
Outdoor disc golf
Adult softball fields
Youth softball fields
Outdoor refrigerated ice rinks
Outdoor skateboarding parks
Tub Luj Hmong (Top Spin) courts
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Q11. Parks, preserves, and recreation facilities respondent
households have a need for
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
11,147
9,405
7,590
6,682
6,295
5,834
5,551
5,506
5,000
4,732
4,241
3,765
3,378
3,334
3,304
2,723
2,723
2,426
2,426
2,277
2,277
2,039
2,009
1,786
1,711
1,518
1,101
491
Walking & biking trails
Small neighborhood parks
Nature preserves
Large community parks
Playgrounds
Outdoor picnic shelters
Indoor swimming pools/leisure pools
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Indoor running/walking track
Off-leash dog park
Outdoor swimming pools/water parks
Outdoor ice skating rink
Outdoor tennis courts
Community gardens
Indoor nature center
Outdoor splash pads
Outdoor band shell
Outdoor basketball courts
Indoor ice arena
Youth baseball fields
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Outdoor sand volleyball courts
Outdoor disc golf
Adult softball fields
Youth softball fields
Outdoor refrigerated ice rinks
Outdoor skateboarding parks
Tub Luj Hmong (Top Spin) courts
0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000
Q11. Parks, preserves, and recreation facilities respondent
households have a need for
by number of households based on 14,882 households in the City of Mapelwood
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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36%
42%
35%
36%
36%
39%
38%
37%
39%
34%
30%
41%
21%
23%
29%
21%
27%
26%
15%
16%
21%
20%
12%
12%
12%
12%
9%
9%
41%
34%
40%
38%
37%
30%
31%
29%
25%
27%
30%
18%
28%
26%
18%
25%
18%
17%
17%
13%
8%
7%
10%
8%
7%
6%
9%
4%
17%
19%
15%
17%
20%
21%
17%
18%
15%
22%
25%
22%
31%
28%
23%
26%
29%
15%
30%
16%
17%
20%
27%
17%
24%
23%
18%
20%
5%
3%
6%
7%
6%
4%
8%
10%
12%
8%
9%
6%
10%
11%
3%
13%
17%
24%
17%
16%
20%
15%
17%
14%
24%
23%
17%
2%
2%
4%
2%
2%
5%
6%
8%
10%
9%
6%
12%
9%
12%
27%
15%
9%
17%
20%
39%
34%
53%
37%
45%
43%
35%
42%
51%
Large community parks
Small neighborhood parks
Playgrounds
Walking & biking trails
Nature preserves
Indoor swimming pools/leisure pools
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Youth baseball fields
Adult softball fields
Indoor running/walking track
Outdoor picnic shelters
Youth softball fields
Outdoor tennis courts
Outdoor ice skating rink
Indoor ice arena
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Outdoor basketball courts
Indoor nature center
Community gardens
Outdoor skateboarding parks
Off-leash dog park
Tub Luj Hmong (top spin) courts
Outdoor sand volleyball courts
Outdoor band shell
Outdoor refrigerated ice rinks
Outdoor swimming pools/water parks
Outdoor disc golf
Outdoor splash pads
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met
Q11. How well parks, preserves and recreation facilities meet
respondent household needs
by percentage of respondents (who have a need for parks, preserves or facilities)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Q11. Estimated number of households in the City of Mapelwood
whose needs for parks, preserve and recreation facilities
are only being 50% Met or Less
3,478
3,360
2,886
2,380
2,334
2,304
2,247
2,176
2,102
1,950
1,931
1,867
1,726
1,713
1,687
1,656
1,598
1,586
1,564
1,325
1,286
1,232
1,229
794
780
696
651
360
Outdoor swimming pools/water parks
Off-leash dog park
Walking & biking trails
Outdoor splash pads
Outdoor picnic shelters
Small neighborhood parks
Community gardens
Outdoor band shell
Nature preserves
Indoor running/walking track
Outdoor ice skating rink
Indoor nature center
Outdoor tennis courts
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Indoor swimming pools/leisure pools
Outdoor disc golf
Outdoor sand volleyball courts
Playgrounds
Large community parks
Outdoor basketball courts
Indoor ice arena
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Outdoor refrigerated ice rinks
Youth baseball fields
Outdoor skateboarding parks
Youth softball fields
Adult softball fields
Tub Luj Hmong (top spin) courts
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
50% Meets Needs 25% Meet Needs 0% Meets Needs
by number of households based on 14,882 households in the City of Mapelwood
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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1%
50%
40%
21%
21%
17%
16%
13%
12%
10%
10%
9%
6%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
Walking & biking trails
Small neighborhood parks
Nature preserves
Playgrounds
Off-leash dog park
Large community parks
Indoor fitness & exercise facilities
Outdoor swimming pools/water parks
Indoor swimming pools/leisure pools
Indoor running/walking track
Outdoor picnic shelters
Outdoor tennis courts
Outdoor ice skating rink
Community gardens
Youth baseball fields
Adult softball fields
Outdoor splash pads
Outdoor disc golf
Outdoor band shell
Indoor nature center
Indoor ice arena
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Outdoor sand volleyball courts
Outdoor basketball courts
Youth softball fields
Outdoor skateboarding parks
Outdoor refrigerated ice rinks
Tub Luj Hmong (Top Spin) courts
0%20%40%60%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
Q12. Most important parks, preserves and recreation facilities
to respondent households
by percentage of respondents based on top four choices (excluding ‘non chosen’)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
38%
30%
29%
24%
21%
19%
19%
18%
16%
16%
15%
15%
14%
14%
14%
14%
13%
13%
11%
11%
11%
9%
7%
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Nature programs
Community special events
Special events
Youth Learn to Swim programs
Adult sports programs
Youth sports programs
Water fitness programs
Adult painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Museum programs
Youth summer camps
Youth theatre, dance, singing, musical instruments
Preschool programs/early childhood
Adult theatre, dance, singing, musical instrument
Gymnastics & tumbling programs
Hockey/figure skating
Golf lessons/clinics
Programs for people with disabilities
Before & after school programs
Youth painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Youth fitness & wellness classes
Tennis lessons & leagues
Martial arts programs
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Q13. Recreation programs that respondent
households have a need for
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
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5,596
4,509
4,256
3,512
3,185
2,887
2,857
2,634
2,336
2,307
2,277
2,277
2,143
2,143
2,009
2,009
1,979
1,890
1,697
1,697
1,652
1,265
1,012
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Nature programs
Community special events
Special events
Youth Learn to Swim programs
Adult sports programs
Youth sports programs
Water fitness programs
Adult painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Museum programs
Youth summer camps
Youth theatre, dance, singing, musical instruments
Preschool programs/early childhood
Adult theatre, dance, singing, musical instrument
Gymnastics & tumbling programs
Hockey/figure skating
Golf lessons/clinics
Programs for people with disabilities
Before & after school programs
Youth painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Youth fitness & wellness classes
Tennis lessons & leagues
Martial arts programs
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000
13. Recreation programs that respondent
households have a need for
by number of households based on 14,882 households in the City of Mapelwood
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
31%
28%
23%
20%
22%
27%
33%
31%
26%
24%
19%
19%
14%
23%
22%
21%
10%
24%
18%
9%
12%
9%
6%
39%
33%
35%
37%
34%
27%
20%
21%
21%
21%
25%
25%
29%
19%
20%
18%
25%
8%
12%
17%
14%
13%
11%
18%
21%
26%
27%
26%
31%
28%
24%
24%
28%
26%
30%
31%
25%
32%
39%
30%
28%
22%
21%
43%
28%
29%
3%
5%
10%
8%
8%
8%
8%
10%
14%
17%
19%
12%
10%
14%
13%
5%
12%
12%
24%
26%
5%
22%
27%
10%
13%
5%
8%
10%
8%
11%
14%
16%
10%
10%
14%
16%
19%
13%
18%
23%
28%
24%
26%
26%
28%
27%
Youth Learn to Swim programs
Preschool programs/early childhood
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Nature programs
Youth sports programs
Adult sports programs
Water fitness programs
Youth fitness & wellness classes
Adult theatre, dance, singing, musical instrument
Youth theatre, dance, singing, musical instruments
Community special events
Special events
Gymnastics & tumbling programs
Hockey/figure skating
Youth summer camps
Before & after school programs
Adult painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Martial arts programs
Programs for people with disabilities
Golf lessons/clinics
Youth painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Tennis lessons & leagues
Museum programs
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
100% Met 75% Met 50% Met 25% Met 0% Met
Q13. How well City of Maplewood recreation programs meet
respondent household needs
by percentage of respondents (who have a need for parks, preserves or facilities)
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Q13. Estimated number of households in the City of Mapelwood
whose needs for recreation programs are
only being 50% Met or Less
2,367
2,344
1,973
1,935
1,931
1,518
1,456
1,348
1,328
1,324
1,255
1,254
1,251
1,232
1,159
1,144
1,143
1,040
987
981
842
786
687
Community special events
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Special events
Nature programs
Museum programs
Adult painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Golf lessons/clinics
Adult sports programs
Youth summer camps
Programs for people with disabilities
Youth theatre, dance, singing, musical instruments
Youth painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Youth sports programs
Water fitness programs
Hockey/figure skating
Adult theatre, dance, singing, musical instrument
Gymnastics & tumbling programs
Before & after school programs
Tennis lessons & leagues
Youth Learn to Swim programs
Preschool programs/early childhood
Youth fitness & wellness classes
Martial arts programs
0 1,000 2,000 3,000
50% Meets Needs 25% Meet Needs 0% Meets Needs
by number of households based on 14,882 households in the City of Mapelwood
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
1%
28%
18%
13%
13%
12%
9%
9%
8%
7%
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
6%
6%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Nature programs
Youth sports programs
Community special events
Youth Learn to Swim programs
Special events
Water fitness programs
Preschool programs/early childhood
Adult painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Golf lessons/clinics
Adult theatre, dance, singing, musical instrument
Adult sports programs
Programs for people with disabilities
Youth summer camps
Museum programs
Hockey/figure skating
Before & after school programs
Youth theatre, dance, singing, musical instrume
Gymnastics & tumbling programs
Tennis lessons & leagues
Youth fitness & wellness classes
Youth painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Martial arts programs
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
Q14. Most important recreation programs to respondent households
by percentage of respondents based on top four choices (excluding ‘non chosen’)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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1%
0%
7%
3%
2%
1%
15%
12%
9%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Nature programs
Community special events
Youth Learn to Swim programs
Special events
Water fitness programs
Youth sports programs
Preschool programs/early childhood
Adult theatre, dance, singing, musical instrument
Hockey/figure skating
Adult sports programs
Adult painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Before & after school programs
Youth theatre, dance, singing, musical instrumen
Museum programs
Gymnastics & tumbling programs
Programs for people with disabilities
Youth summer camps
Tennis lessons & leagues
Youth fitness & wellness classes
Youth painting, arts, sculpturing classes
Golf lessons/clinics
Martial arts programs
0%5% 10% 15% 20%
Most Often 2nd Most Often 3rd Most Often 4th Most Often
Q15. Recreation programs respondent households
currently participate in the most often
by percentage of respondents based on top four choices (excluding ‘non chosen’)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
48%
37%
32%
32%
38%
22%
22%
21%
21%
10%
12%
11%
11%
11%
10%
8%
7%
18%
29%
26%
31%
31%
24%
31%
30%
28%
24%
26%
24%
23%
22%
21%
22%
19%
19%
9%
9%
19%
21%
19%
20%
24%
27%
26%
33%
32%
38%
39%
38%
35%
40%
43%
36%
33%
14%
19%
17%
19%
18%
24%
21%
26%
22%
32%
26%
28%
29%
32%
28%
30%
39%
40%
Connect existing trails
Acquire additional right of ways for trails
Add amenities, i.e. drinking fountains, lighting..
Restoration at nature preserves
Improvements to Fish Creek Preserve
Construction of youth baseball & softball fields
Improvements to Hazelwood Park
Improvements to Wakefield Park
Renovate warming houses
Interpretation at nature preserves
Improvements to Harvest Park
Improvements to Goodrich Park
Improvements to adult softball fields
Other
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%100%
Very Supportive Somewhat Supportive
Not Sure Not Supportive
Q16. Respondent household level of support for potential actions the
Citizen Task Force is considering to improve trails, parks, nature
preserves, sports fields and recreation facilities in the City of Maplewood
by percentage of respondents
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Acquire open space adjacent to Maplewood Nature Center
Add to existing trails & develop new trails in preserves
Develop additional picnic shelters in neighborhood parks
Improve playground equipment in neighborhood parks
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32%
42%
30%
29%
25%
24%
14%
13%
12%
10%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
3%
3%
1%
5%
Connect existing trails
Acquire additional right of ways for trails
Add amenities
Restoration at nature preserves
Improvements to Fish Creek Preserve
Improvements to Hazelwood Park
Renovate warming houses
Improvements to Harvest Park
Construction of youth baseball & softball fields
Improvements to Wakefield Park
Interpretation at nature preserves
Improvements to adult softball fields
Improvements to Goodrich Park
Other
None
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Most Important 2nd Most Important
3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
Q17. Potential improvements to the City of Maplewood trails, parks,
nature preserves, sports fields and recreation facilities that are the most
important to respondent households
by percentage of respondents based on top four choices
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Improve playground equipment in neighborhood parks
Add to existing trails & develop new trails in preserves
Acquire open space adjacent to Nature Center
Develop picnic shelters in neighborhood parks
21%
24%
15%
21%
16%
12%
12%
6%
7%
21%
31%
21%
28%
21%
24%
21%
13%
14%
11%
1%
22%
19%
28%
25%
26%
34%
31%
31%
32%
26%
26%
36%
29%
34%
34%
33%
44%
50%
50%
52%
Develop an off-leash dog park
Development of additional community gardens
Develop a water splash pad for children
Develop an outdoor amphitheater
Develop a disc golf course
Develop a skate board park
Other
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Supportive Somewhat Supportive
Not Sure Not Supportive
Q18. Respondent household level of support for potential upgrades the
Citizen Task Force is considering to improve the parks and recreation
system in the City of Maplewood
by percentage of respondents
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Develop a large destination park with City-wide
amenities to serve residents across City
Construction of new concession/restroom
facility at Hazelwood Park
Development of one artificial turf soccer
field at Hazelwood Park
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36%
34%
29%
24%
21%
17%
12%
10%
4%
4%
4%
Develop an off-leash dog park
Develop a water splash pad for children
Develop an outdoor amphitheater
Development of additional community gardens
Develop a disc golf course
Develop a skate board park
Other
None
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important
Q19. Major new parks, preserves and recreation facility improvements
that are the most important to respondent households
by percentage of respondents based on top three choices (excluding ‘non chosen’)
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Develop a large destination park with
City-wide amenities
Construction of new concession/restroom
facility at Hazelwood Park
Development of one artificial turf soccer
field at Hazelwood Park
Q20. If an additional $100 were available for City of Maplewood parks,
preserves, trails, and recreation facilities, how would
respondent households allocate the funds
by percentage of respondents
$28
$13
$9
$18
$8
$17
Other
$7
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Improve existing neighborhood &
community parks
Develop new preserves, trails &
recreation areas in Forest Preserves
Connect existing trails & purchase
additional trails right of ways
Acquisition of open space adjacent to
Maplewood Nature Center
Development of new facilities
Improve existing preserves
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Q21. MAXIMUM amount in additional tax funding respondent households are
willing to pay per month over the next 10 years for the types of parks, preserves,
trails, and recreation projects that are the highest priority to their household
by percentage of respondents
$12-$15 per month
7%
$10-$11 per month
13%
$8-$9 per month
8%
$6-$7 per month
10%
$4-$5 per month
23%
Less than $4 per month
15%
Nothing
24%
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
Q22. How respondent households would vote in an election to fund the types of
parks, preserves, trails, recreation and sports projects that are most important to
their household for the amount of additional tax funding you indicated you would
be willing to pay per month over the next 10 years
by percentage of respondents
Vote in favor
33%
Might vote in favor
28%
Not sure
18%
Not vote in favor
21%
Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute for the City of Maplewood (March 2014)
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