Phase 1 Online Survey
An online survey available here on the project website was designed to be a digital complement to the first round of community meetings for those who were not able to participate in person and received over 4,000 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 community meetings.
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 Angelenos’ needs across the city. The 1,008 responses received exceeded the goal of 1,000 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.
What We Heard...
The Demographic makeup of the statistically valid survey's respondents closely match that of the city.
Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?
Less than half of respondents feel that there are enough parks and/or recreation centers within walking distance of their home.
Do you feel there are enough parks and/or recreation centers within walking distance of your home?
The majority of respondents typically drive or walk to parks and recreation centers.
Please check all the ways you typically travel to the parks and recreation centers that you use.
Most respondents have visited a City of LA park in the past year, while only about half have visited a City of LA recreation center.
Have you visited any parks and recreation centers offered by Recreation and Parks in the past 12 months?
Nearly two thirds of respondents think PARKS are in excellent or good condition.
How would you rate the physical condition of Los Angeles parks?
More than half or respondents think RECREATION CENTERS are in excellent or good condition.
How would you rate the physical condition of Los Angeles recreation centers?
About one in four respondents have participated in a recreation program in the past year.
How many programs have you participated in during the past 12 months?
Of those that have participated in a recreation program, over 75% rated the quality as excellent or good.
How would you rate the overall quality of all recreation programs your household members have participated in?
More than 75% of respondents agree that recreation or park facilities are available when they want to use them.
Please rate your agreement with the following statement: Recreation or parks facilities are always available when I want to use them.
People experiencing homelessness is the most common reason respondents do not visit parks and recreation centers more often.
Please check all the reasons that prevent you or members of your household from visiting parks and recreation centers more often.
More than 75% of online respondents feel safe and/or feel like they belong in at least one park or recreation facility.
Is there at least one park/recreation facility in Los Angeles where you feel safe?
Is there at least one park/recreation facility in Los Angeles where you feel like you belong?
Unprogrammed green spaces, natural areas, and multi-use trails (paved and non-paved) are the most important OUTDOOR facilities to respondents.
Which four of the outdoor facilities listed below are most important to you and members of your household?
Swimming pools, exercise and fitness equipment, and walking tracks are the most important INDOOR facilities to respondents.
Which four of the indoor facilities listed below are most important to you and members of your household?
Fitness, festivals, nature experiences and arts and crafts classes are the most important PROGRAMS to respondents.
Which four of the programs listed below are most important to you and members of your household?
More respondents agree that parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs provide a wide range of benefits.
The following are some benefits parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs provide. For each benefit, please indicate your level of agreement.
More than half of respondents are supportive of a bond, tax, or levy to fund parks and recreation facilities.
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?
Describe Los Angeles parks and recreation facilities in three words.
What does Los Angeles do well in parks and recreation?
What does Los Angeles need to improve upon with parks and recreation in the future?
What is your favorite Los Angeles park and recreation memory?
