WelcomeThe City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department would like your input to help determine park and recreation priorities for our community. Your responses will be confidential. Only aggregated survey results will be shared. This survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. We greatly appreciate your time! When the survey closes, we will hold a raffle for Park Needs Assessment gear. If you would like to be part of the raffle, please provide your contact information at the end of the survey.What is your ZIP Code?Describe Los Angeles parks and recreation facilities in THREE words.Word 10 / 1Word 20 / 1Word 30 / 1How would you rate the physical condition of Los Angeles parks?ExcellentGoodFairPoorHow would you rate the physical condition of Los Angeles recreation centers?ExcellentGoodFairPoorDo you feel there are enough parks and/or recreation centers within walking distance of your home?YesNoRecreation or park facilities are always available when I want to use them.Strongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeFor each of the following facility types, please check ALL the ways you would be willing to travel to each facility. For each you would travel to, please write in the MAXIMUM minutes you would be willing to travel to get to the facility.Unprogrammed green spaces (lawns open for casual, drop-in use)Would not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesPlaygroundWould not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesRecreation CenterWould not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesSport field (baseball, softball, soccer, football, cricket, etc.)Would not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesHard court (basketball, tennis, etc.)Would not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesPoolWould not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesSplash PadWould not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesNature or Natural AreaWould not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesTrail or GreenwayWould not travelBusRailWalkBikeCarminutesWhat prevents you from using parks and recreation facilities or programs more often?Do not know where to go/what is offeredDesired facility/program is not offeredFacilities are not well maintainedFacilities lack the right equipmentFacility operating hours are not convenientRegistration for programs is difficultProgram times are not convenientFees are too highPoor customer service by staffFear of getting injuredActivities going on make me feel unsafeI hear negative thingsNo visible patrolling presenceOverpolicedNot enough people around to feel comfortableParks and facilities are too crowdedLack of parking by facilities/parksToo far from our residenceNot accessible to people with disabilitiesNot accessible by public transportationLack of bicycle parkingLack of public restroomsPoor/uncomfortable atmosphereDon't have time or interestInadequate lightingInadequate shadePeople experiencing homelessness thereI don't feel like I belongFacilities are not open/usable at nightOther (please specify)Which FOUR of the OUTDOOR FACILITIES listed below are MOST IMPORTANT to you and the members of your household?Unprogrammed green spaces (spaces intentionally designed to support casual, drop-in use)Rectangular sport fields (soccer, football, etc.)Diamond sport fields (baseball, softball, kickball, etc.)Water play features (splash pad, spray park, etc.)Swimming poolPlaygroundsTennis courtsBasketball courtsPickleball courtsSpecialty hard courts (handball, etc.)Paved, multi-use trails (walking, jogging, biking)Non-paved, multi-use trails (walking, jogging, biking)Mountain bike trails/coursesBike parks (BMX, pump track, etc.)Circular track and field facilities (walking, jogging)Sand volleyball courtsSkate park (roller or board)Dog parksNatural areas and wildlife habitatsDowntown park spaces/hard plazasPark shelters and picnic areas (in general)Park shelters and picnic areas (rentable)Charcoal grillsCommunity gardensDisc/Frisbee golf coursesFitness equipment stations/zonesWater access (fishing, kayaking, boating, etc.)Public artCultural interpretationDrinking fountainsPark treesOther (please specify)Which FOUR of the INDOOR FACILITIES listed below are MOST IMPORTANT to you and the members of your household?Swimming poolLap poolIndoor water parkWalking/jogging trackExercise and fitness equipmentWeight rooms/gymsTraditional hard courts (basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.)Specialty hard courts (pickleball, racquetball, etc.)Indoor sports fields (soccer, etc.)Rooms for arts and crafts, and gamesClassroom spaceComputer rooms (general use)eSports or video game roomsBoxing ringSaunaSpace for meetings, parties, etc.Spaces for fitness, aerobic, or other active classesIce or roller skating rinksDiningMakerspaces (places with tools/facilities to make physical things)Design labsOther (please specify)Which FOUR of the PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES listed below are MOST IMPORTANT to you and the members of your household?Early childhoodYouth and familyTeensSeniors (age 50 and over)Recreation (organized leagues)Recreation (drop-in)Arts and crafts classesSummer lunch programSTEM programs (science, technology, engineering, and math)Aquatics (lessons, fitness, teams)Inclusion support for people with disabilitiesSpecialized programs for people with disabilitiesFitness/wellness programsSpecial events/festivalsNature experiences or environmental educationComputer classesOther (please specify)How would you rate the overall quality of all the recreation programs you and the members of your household have participated in?ExcellentGoodFairPoorI/we have not participatedWhich FOUR of the following BENEFITS that parks, recreation facilities, and programs may provide are MOST IMPORTANT to you and the members of your household?Improves physical health and fitnessHelps reduce neighborhood crimeMakes the city a more desirable place to livePreserves open space and the environmentIncreases property values in surrounding areasImproves mental health and reduces stressIncreases opportunities for different cultures to interactHelps attract new residents and businessesProtects historical assets of the cityPromotes tourism in the cityProvides opportunities to pursue leisure interestsImproves overall quality of lifeImproves the city’s resiliency and biodiversityOther (please specify)How supportive are you of a bond or some increase in taxes or levies to fund the types of parks and recreation centers that are most important to you and your household?Very SupportiveSupportiveNot SureNot SupportiveWhat does Los Angeles do well in parks and recreation?What does Los Angeles need to improve upon with parks and recreation in the future?Which parks or recreation facilities need the most attention?What programs would encourage you to use parks and recreation facilities more?What is your favorite Los Angeles park and recreation memory?Is there at least one park or recreation facility in Los Angeles where you feel safe?YesNoWhich one(s)?Is there at least one park or recreation facility in Los Angeles where you feel like you belong?YesNoWhich one(s)?What generation do you belong to?The Silent Generation (1928-1945)Baby Boomers (1946-1964)Gen X (1965-1980)Millennials (1981-1996)Gen Z (1997-2012)Generation Alpha (2013-today)How long have you lived in Los Angeles?5 years or less6-10 years11-15 years15+ yearsBorn & raised!I don't live in Los AngelesWhich of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?Hispanic or LatinoAsian or Asian IndianBlack or African AmericanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeWhite or CaucasianNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderOther (please specify)Anything we missed?Raffle EntryIf you would like to be part of the raffle, please provide your email address and/or phone number. Entering the raffle is completely optional.Email AddressPhoneSubmit Responses
