2012
Public Recreation Survey
Research Results
Report Prepared by Phil Kreisel, Ph.D.
Corporate Planning & Intergovernmental Affairs
January 2013
2012 Strathcona County Recreation Survey Results
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY........................................1
II.
METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................1
III.
IV.
A.
The Questionnaire ............................................................................................1
B.
Sampling Design and Data Collection Procedure ............................................2
RESULTS – TELEPHONE SURVEY...................................................................3
A.
Overall Participation Patterns...........................................................................3
B.
Use of County Indoor Recreation Facilities .....................................................4
C.
Participation in Organized Indoor County Recreation or Cultural Programs...9
D.
Use of Outdoor Spaces ...................................................................................11
COMPARATIVE RESULTS – TELEPHONE SURVEY & ONLINE
SURVEY.................................................................................................................13
APPENDIX A: THE QUESTIONNAIRE ....................................................................19
2012 Strathcona County Recreation Survey Results
I.
1
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
In October 2012, Strathcona County conducted a telephone survey of its residents to
obtain perceptions and usage of different recreation facilities, programs and services available to
them throughout the county. The main purpose of this research was to identify what types of
available recreation opportunities were being used and to measure the extent and satisfaction
with these opportunities.
Obtaining primary data from residents directly will enable Recreation, Parks and Culture
officials to make decisions that accurately reflect the perspectives of current (and potential) users.
This report will provide a comprehensive review of all steps undertaken in the development and
implementation of the survey, as well as a detailed summary of the results. A review of the
methodology associated in the development and implementation of the survey can be found in
the next section of this report.
II.
METHODOLOGY
A. The Questionnaire
The questionnaire used in this study was developed by Recreation, Parks and Culture and
modified by CPIA for adaptation as a telephone survey (see Appendix A for a copy of the full
questionnaire). The questionnaire contained a series of questions asking about the extent that
residents were making use of various facilities, programs and services. There were a combination
of close-ended and open-ended questions, and the survey was also made available to residents
through the Strathcona County website.1
1
A comparison of the web results to the overall results from the telephone survey will be presented in the results
section of this report, beginning on page 13.
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B. Sampling Design and Data Collection Procedure
The sample frame used in the telephone collection portion of this study were residents of
Strathcona County who were 15 years of age or older. The sample frame incorporated a statistical
proportion estimate of 0.5, which assumes that there is a homogeneous mixture of attitudes and
opinions about the quality of life in Strathcona County.
A 95% confidence interval was
established for this study, which is standard for any public opinion study that utilizes a random
sample of residents.
The sample frame for the telephone survey consisted of 500 people living in urban2 and
rural parts of Strathcona County. The number of urban and rural residents was reflective of the
proportionate distribution of residents living in Strathcona County. As such, 70% of the sample
was drawn from the urban area, while 30% came from rural parts of Strathcona County. The
sample frame provided overall results3 accurate to within ± 4.32%, 19 times out of 20. Slightly
more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%) were interviewed.
The online survey was undertaken by 307 residents. It should be noted that the majority
of online respondents were female (76%).
A telephone survey research design was used to collect the data for this study.
Respondents were contacted by telephone between October 26th and October 30th, 2012.
Strathcona County derived telephone numbers from the Select Phone Canadian Edition database
along with the Telus Telephone Directory and randomized them for this study. Trained
interviewers from Banister Research & Consulting Inc. made all telephone calls under supervised
conditions. Each questionnaire took an average of 10 minutes to complete. The data was
analyzed by Strathcona County’s Corporate Planning and Intergovernmental Affairs using SPSS
for Windows.
2
In this report, the urban component of Strathcona County is Sherwood Park.
The ±4.35% is the margin of error associated with this study and refers to the potential percentage spread that
exists within answers to particular questions. This means that an answer could be up to 4.35% higher or lower than
what is reported.
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III.
3
RESULTS – TELEPHONE SURVEY
This section of the report presents a summary of the results associated with the
perceptions and awareness of residents. Socio-demographic comparisons, where significant, are
also highlighted. Comparisons will also be made with data collected from the previous year’s
survey, when significant differences occur.
A. Overall Participation Patterns
Overall, just over 39% of residents or their families took part in any organized sport
within the past 12 months. However, just over 62% indicated that they did participate in drop in,
spontaneous or casual recreation activities in the same time period.
There were no differences in participation rates for either organized sport or casual
recreation activities on the basis of where people lived. However, gender (Figure 1) was a factor
when it came to participation in organized sport, with more males taking part in organized sport
compared to females. Participation in casual recreation activities, however, was similar between
males and females.
FIGURE 1
Percentage of Strathcona County Residents who participated in Organized Sports and/or
Casual Recreation Activities
Gender Comparisons
80
63.3
61.1
P ercentage
60
42.4
36.4
40
20
0
Males
Organized Sport
Females
Casual Recreation Activities
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With respect to age (Figure 2), it can be seen in Figure 2 that participation in organized
sport decreased as the age of the resident increased. Participation in casual recreation activities,
however, was strong among all age groups, and while participation was seen to decline among
older residents, it was still considerably stronger than organized sport participation.
FIGURE 2
Percentage of Strathcona County Residents who participated in Organized Sports and/or
Casual Recreation Activities
Age Comparisons
100
82.3
72.9
P ercentage
80
60
68.8
67.7
58.3
58.6
42
41.9
40
26.1
19.1
20
0
15-34
35-44
Organized Sport
45-54
55-64
65+
Casual Recreation Activities
B. Use of County Indoor Recreation Facilities
Overall, it was found that 68% of respondents indicated that either they or another
member of their household used at least one Strathcona County recreation facility within the past
12 months. A further investigation revealed that a greater percentage of residents living in
Sherwood Park did this (69.4%) compared to those living in rural Strathcona (64.7%). No
differences in use were seen between males (67.8%) and females (68.2%).
In terms of age, it can be seen from Figure 3 that there was very strong use noted by those
under the age of 45. Usage drops slightly among those aged 45 to 54, and continues to decline as
residents get older
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FIGURE 3
Percentage of Residents who used (or had family members use) one or more Strathcona
County Indoor Recreation Facilities
Age Comparisons
100
92.7
85.4
78.6
P ercentage
80
62.2
60
39.7
40
20
0
15-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
A series of questions pertaining to the different aspects of the indoor facilities were asked
to those residents who made use of one or more of them. Overall, 60.4% used a wellness centre.
A breakdown of what portions of the wellness center were used by males and females is depicted
in Figure 4. With the exception of drop-in group fitness classes, most of the wellness centre
options were used relatively equally by males and females.
FIGURE 4
Wellness Centre Usage – Comparisons by Gender
67
66.1
Cardio Machines
64.8
60.9
Weight Machines
51.1
Free Weight Spaces
54.1
Drop-in Group Fitness
Classes
35.2
41.7
Registered group fitness
classes
Males
32.5
Females
30
0
20
40
Percentage
60
80
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Overall, 73.2% of indoor recreation facility respondents (and/or other members of their
household) used one or more of the County’s aquatic spaces in the past 12 months. A breakdown
of what types of aquatic options were used by males and females is depicted in Figure 5. Slightly
more males than females did lap swimming.
FIGURE 5
Aquatic Usage – Comparisons by Gender
86.1
Recreational Sw imming
83.5
47
Lap Sw imming
40.5
11.4
Sport Group Aquatic
Bookings
Males
14.3
Fem ales
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percentage
Overall, 44.2% of indoor recreation facility respondents (and/or other members of their
household) used one or more of the County’s indoor ice arenas in the past 12 months. A
breakdown of what types of ice arena-related options used by males and females is depicted in
Figure 6. Participation in ice arena activities was slightly higher among males compared to
females, particularly in registered programs and sport group bookings.
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FIGURE 6
Ice Arena-Related Usage – Comparisons by Gender
89.2
Recreational/Public
Skating
86.8
39.2
Registered Programs
31.6
Sport Group Arena
Bookings
35.1
25.3
2 1.6
17.3
Shinny Hockey
0
20
Males
Females
40
60
80
100
Percentage
Overall, 23.7% of indoor recreation facility respondents (and/or other members of their
household) used one or more of the County’s indoor field surfaces in the past 12 months. A
breakdown of what types of indoor field-related options used by males and females is depicted in
Figure 7. Registered programs were higher for males, while recreational or public use was higher
for females.
FIGURE 7
Indoor Field-Related Usage – Comparisons by Gender
70.3
Registered P rograms
62.8
50
Recreational/Public Use
53.5
Males
Females
0
20
40
60
Percentage
80
100
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Overall, 7.7% of indoor recreation facility respondents (and/or other members of their
household) used one or more of the County’s indoor racquet courts in the past 12 months. A
breakdown of what types of indoor racquet court-related options used by males and females is
depicted in Figure 8. Drop in use was preferred by both males and females over registered
programs. Females had a higher usage of indoor courts compared to males.
FIGURE 8
Indoor Court-Related Usage – Comparisons by Gender
75
Drop-in Use
84.6
16.7
Registered Program s
21.4
Males
Fem ales
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percentage
A breakdown of other types of indoor recreation opportunities used by males and females
is depicted in Figure 9.
FIGURE 9
Other Indoor Recreation Usage – Comparisons by Gender
52.8
Indoor Track
56.4
52.8
Gymnasium
56.4
31.9
32.2
Indoor playgrounds
16
Indoor Curling Sheets
Males
10
0
Fem ales
20
40
60
80
100
Percentage
Just over 50% of residents had other comments about the various indoor recreation
facilities in Strathcona County.
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C. Participation in Organized Indoor County Recreation or Cultural Programs
Overall, it was found that 31.6% of respondents indicated that either they or another
member of their household participated in at least one Strathcona County indoor recreation or
cultural program within the past 12 months. No differences in participation were seen between
males (29.2%) and females (33.7%), or location of residence – Sherwood Park (31.4%) and
Rural Strathcona (32.0%). In terms of age, however, it can be seen from Figure 10 that there was
strong participation noted by those under the age of 45. Signing up for organized programs drops
significantly after age 44 and continues to decline as residents get older
FIGURE 10
Percentage of Residents who indicated that they (or other family members) Participated in
Indoor Strathcona County Recreation or Cultural Programs
Age Comparisons
80
P ercentage
60
56.3
55.2
40
28.8
27
13.7
20
0
15-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Those residents who had signed up for recreation or cultural programs were read a series
of program opportunities and asked to indicate which one(s) they or another family member
participated in within the past 12 months. The overall results are shown in Figure11. Swimming
lessons were the most popular choice, followed by Festival Place professional presentations.
Overall, 24.7% of residents had other comments about the various indoor recreation
programs in Strathcona County.
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FIGURE 11
Recreation & Cultural Program Participation
Swimming Lessons
56.3
Festival Place Professional Presentations
34.6
Fitness Services
26.8
Drop in Sports Pgms
26.6
Summer Camps/Day Camps
26.6
Performing Arts Pgms
24.7
Group Aquatic Fitness Classes
21.5
Youth/Teen Registered Pgms
19
Registered Preschool Pgms
17.7
Visual Arts Pgms
15.2
Youth/Teen Drop-in Pgms
10.8
Nutritional Services
8.2
0
20
40
Percentage
60
80
Overall, just over half of the respondents (50.7%) had visited at least one of Strathcona
County’s arts or cultural facilities within the past 12 months. It was also determined that 58.6%
of respondents were aware that Strathcona County had a new art gallery, the Gallery@501 in the
Community Centre. This suggests that there are residents who are aware of the Gallery, but have
not yet paid it a visit, thus demonstrating at least that there is recognition of its existence.
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D. Use of Outdoor Spaces
Overall, it was found that 85% of respondents indicated that either they or another
member of their household made use of at least one of Strathcona County’s outdoor spaces (e.g.
parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields or open spaces) within the past 12 months.
No
differences in use were seen for gender; however, those living in Sherwood Park (87.7%) had a
higher tendency to use one or more outdoor spaces compared to those living in Rural Strathcona
(68.7%). In terms of age, however, it can be seen from Figure 12 that use of outdoor recreation
space lessened as the age of the resident increased.
FIGURE 12
Percentage of Residents who indicated that they (or other family members) used one or
more of Strathcona County’s Outdoor Spaces
Age Comparisons
100
93.8
94.8
83.9
87.4
80
P ercentage
61.8
60
40
20
0
15-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
A breakdown of different outdoor spaces that residents could have used within the past 12
months is shown in Figure13. Open green spaces and nature trails were the most popular forms
of outdoor spaces. It can also be seen that specialized outdoor spaces were only used by select
residents.
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FIGURE 11
Recreation & Cultural Program Participation
Open Green S paces
70.3
Nature Trails
69
Bike P aths
64.9
Canada Day E vent
55.7
Playgrounds
54.9
Wilderness Centre
43.9
Outdoor Ice Rinks
35.4
County organized New Year's Eve E vents
34
Broadmoor Golf Course
33.2
Soccer Fields
32.3
Don Off-Leash P ark
26.6
Spray Decks
26.5
Outdoor Running Tracks
19.5
Ball Diamonds
18.8
Cross Country Skiing
15.6
Basketball Courts
13.7
Tennis Courts
13
Com munity Gardens
12.2
County organized special event play days
9.4
Outdoor Skateboard P arks
8.8
Golf Lessons - Broadmoor
5.6
5.1
Sand Volleyball Courts
Gymkhana Grounds
3.7
Disc Golf
3.4
BMX/Bike Skills P ark
3.2
1 Wall Handball Court
0.7
0
20
40
Percentage
60
80
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COMPARATIVE RESULTS – TELEPHONE SURVEY & ONLINE SURVEY
This section of the report presents a comparison of the results between the telephone
survey and the online survey. Please remember that the telephone survey covered residents who
were users and non-users of recreation facilities, while the online survey targeted residents who
were active users.
For some items, comparisons between online and telephone survey
respondents cannot be done because of differences in how the questions were asked.4
A breakdown of the portions of the wellness center used by telephone respondents and
online respondents is depicted in Figure 12. More residents from the telephone survey used the
machines and free weights compared to those who completed the online survey.
Online
respondents, however, made greater use of the drop-in group fitness classes.
FIGURE 12
Wellness Centre Usage – Comparisons by Survey Type
49
Cardio Machines
66.5
36
Weight Machines
62.7
34
Free Weight Spaces
52.8
Drop-in Group Fitness
Classes
50
38.6
Registered group fitness
classes
0
4
Online
32
30
20
This was the case for usage of indoor racquet courts.
40
Percentage
Telephone
60
80
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A breakdown of what types of aquatic options were used by males and females is
depicted in Figure 13.
FIGURE 13
Aquatic Usage – Comparisons by Survey Type
65
Recreational Sw imming
84.7
27
Lap Sw imming
43.5
8
Sport Group Aquatic
Bookings
Online
13
Telephone
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percentage
A breakdown of the types of ice arena-related and indoor field options used by online
survey respondents and telephone survey respondents is depicted in Figure 14.
FIGURE 14
Ice Arena-Related and Indoor Field Usage – Comparisons by Survey Type
18
Registered Indoor Field
Programs
66.3
14
Recreational/Public Indoor
Field Use
51.9
Recreational/Public
Skating
42
88
19
Re gistered Program s
35.3
S port Group Arena
Bookings
15
30.2
Online
9
S hinny Hockey
Telephone
19.5
0
20
40
60
Percentage
80
100
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A breakdown of other types of indoor recreation opportunities used by males and females
is depicted in Figure 15.
FIGURE 15
Other Indoor Recreation Usage – Comparisons by Survey Type
51
Indoor Track
54.7
33
Gymnasium
41.3
43
Indoor playgrounds
32.1
6
Indoor Curling Sheets
Online
12.9
0
Telephone
20
40
60
Percentage
80
100
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Residents from the telephone and online surveys who had signed up for recreation or
cultural programs indicated which one(s) they or another family member participated in within
the past 12 months. The overall comparative results are shown in Figure16. Swimming lessons
were the most popular choice for both types of survey respondents. Festival Place professional
presentations were mentioned more by telephone respondents than by those completing the
survey online. The percentage of residents making use of summer camps/day camps for their
children was almost the same, regardless of the survey response.
FIGURE 16
Recreation & Cultural Program Participation – Survey Comparisons
52
Swimm ing Lessons
56.3
Festival Place Professional
Presentations
16
34.6
17
Fitness Services
26.8
Summ er Camps/Day
Camps
26
26.6
14
Performing Arts Pgms
24.7
Group Aquatic Fitness
Classes
15
21.5
9
Youth/Teen Registered
Pgms
19
Registered Preschool
Pgms
21
17.7
9
Visual Arts Pgms
15.2
10
10.8
Youth/Teen Drop-in Pgms
Online
1
Nutritional Services
Telephone
8.2
0
20
40
Percentage
60
80
There was no difference seen based on survey method as to the percentage of respondents
who visited any of Strathcona County’s arts or cultural faculties, as 51% of online respondents
indicated this compared to 50.7% of telephone respondents. With respect to the awareness of
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Gallery@501, a higher percentage of online respondents were aware of this (75%) compared to
respondents from the telephone survey (58.6%).
Overall, it was found that 85% of telephone respondents and 93% of online respondents
indicated that either they or another member of their household made use of at least one of
Strathcona County’s outdoor spaces (e.g. parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields or open spaces)
within the past 12 months.
A breakdown of different outdoor spaces that residents could have used within the past 12
months is shown in Figure17. Open green spaces and nature trails were the most popular forms
of outdoor spaces. It can also be seen that specialized outdoor spaces were only used by select
residents.
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FIGURE 17
Recreation & Cultural Program Participation – Survey Comparisons
57
Open Green S paces
70.3
44
Nature Trails
69
Bike P aths
81
64.9
52
Canada Day E vent
Playgrounds
55.7
54.9
33
Wilderness Centre
31
Outdoor Ice Rinks
66
43.9
35.4
32
34
County organized New Year's Eve E vents
24
Broadmoor Golf Course
33.2
37
32.3
Soccer Fields
23
Don Off-Leash P ark
Spray Decks
26.6
26.5
15
Outdoor Running Tracks
12
Ball Diamonds
40
19.5
18.8
13
15.6
Cross Country Skiing
10
Basketball Courts
13.7
13
13
Tennis Courts
8
Com munity Gardens
12.2
County organized special event play days
9.4
Outdoor Skateboard P arks
9
8.8
14
5
5.6
3
5.1
Golf Lessons - Broadmoor
Sand Volleyball Courts
Gymkhana Grounds
2
Disc Golf
2
3.7
3.4
5
3.2
BMX/Bike Skills P ark
Online
Telephone
1
0.7
1 Wall Handball Court
0
20
40
60
Percentage
80
100
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APPENDIX A: The Questionnaire
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Recreation, Parks and Culture – 2012 Resident Participation Questionnaire
Hello. My name is _________________ of Banister Research. We are doing a survey of residents on behalf of the
Strathcona County to obtain feedback about the use of recreation facilities, programs and services in Strathcona
County. Can you spare me about 10 minutes of your time right now to take part in this important survey?
(Use if Respondent says “No”)
IF NO:
When could I call you back to answer this survey?…Note time for follow-up
Is there someone else in your household who could answer this survey?
ONCE A RESIDENT WHO IS AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD AND A MEMBER OF THE HOUSEHOLD IS
ON THE LINE, CONTINUE.
The survey will ask for your opinions about our recreation services to assist us with our ongoing outdoor space and
recreation facility planning strategies.
Before we begin I need to know:
Do you live:
In Sherwood Park
1
or elsewhere in Strathcona County?
2
If not 1 or 2 – Thank and terminate
And as I read a list of age groups, please stop me when I mention the group that includes your age….
1. 15 to 19
2. 20 to 24
3. 25 to 34
4. 35 to 44
5. 45 to 54
6. 55 to 64
7. 65 to 74 or
8. 75 years of age or older
9. Refused
DO NOT READ - NOTE GENDER
1.
Male
2. Female
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1.
To begin with, have you or any other member of your household participated in ANY organized
sport during the past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
2.
Have you, or a member of your household participated in ANY drop in, spontaneous use, or casual
recreational activities during the past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
3.
Which three PHYSICAL activities (through sports, programs, drop-in activities or personal time)
have you PERSONALLY participated in MOST OFTEN over the past 12 months?
1st activity
________________________
2nd activity
________________________
3rd activity
________________________
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4.
5.
Which three PHYSICAL activities (through sports, programs, drop-in activities or personal time)
have other members of your household participated in MOST OFTEN over the past 12 months?
1st activity
________________________
2nd activity
________________________
3rd activity
________________________
Have you or a member of your household used any Strathcona County indoor recreation facilities in
the past 12 months? (Read list of facilities only if necessary, i.e. if respondent asks which facilities
these are)
Indoor recreation facilities include Millennium Place, Glen Allan Recreation Complex,
Kinsmen Leisure Centre, Broadmoor arena, Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Strathcona
Olympiette Centre, and Moyer Recreation Centre.
1. Yes
2. No
Skip to Q-9 on page 8
9. Don’t Know
6.
There are different types of spaces inside a Strathcona County recreation facility that can be used by
residents. I’m going to read a list to you. Please stop me when I mention an indoor recreation space
that you or any other member of your household has used at any Strathcona County recreation
facility at least once during the past 12 months. (List of facilities is for reference only)
Indoor recreation facilities include Millennium Place, Glen Allan Recreation Complex,
Kinsmen Leisure Centre, Broadmoor arena, Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Strathcona
Olympiette Centre, and Moyer Recreation Centre.
a)
Have you or any other members of your household used a wellness centre in the past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
Skip to Q-6e
9. Don’t Know
b)
What about Cardio machines at a wellness centre?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
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c)
Weight machines at a wellness centre?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
d)
Free weight spaces at a wellness centre?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
e)
What about drop in classes in a group fitness space?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
f)
Registered classes in a group fitness space?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
g)
Have you or any other members of your household used any of the County’s aquatic spaces in the
past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
h)
Lap swimming?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
i)
Recreational swimming?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
Skip to Q-6K
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j)
Sport group bookings at an aquatics space?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
k)
What about indoor playgrounds?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
l)
The indoor walking/running track?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
m)
A gymnasium?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
n)
Have you or any other members of your household used any of the County’s indoor ice arenas in the
past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
Skip to Q-6s
9. Don’t Know
o)
What about recreational or public skating?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
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p)
Registered programs at an ice arena?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
q)
Sport group bookings at an ice arena?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
r)
Shinny Hockey?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
s)
Have you or any other members of your household used any of the County’s indoor racquet courts in
the past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
Skip to Q-6w
9. Don’t Know
t)
What about drop in usage at the indoor racquet courts?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
u)
Registered programs at an indoor racquet court?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
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v)
Sport group bookings at an indoor racquet court?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
w)
Have you or any other members of your household used any of the County’s indoor field surfaces in
the past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
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9. Don’t Know
x)
What about recreational or public use of the indoor field surfaces?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
y)
What about registered programs at the indoor field surfaces?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
z)
What about using any of the indoor curling sheets?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
7.
Do you have any comments you'd like to add with regards to existing indoor recreation facilities in
Strathcona County? (note any comments below)
_____________________________________________________________________
8.
Have you or another member of your household participated in any Strathcona County indoor
recreation or culture programs or services in the past 12 months? (Examples could include
swimming lessons, fitness classes, preschool programs, etc.)
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
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9.
There are different types of programs and services offered by Strathcona County. I’m going to read
a list to you. Please stop me when I mention a program that you or any other member of your
household may have participated in within the past 12 months.
What about_________?
Yes
No
Don`t
Know
Fitness services (personal training, fitness testing etc)
1
2
9
Registered preschool programs
1
2
9
Summer camps or day camps
1
2
9
Youth/teen drop in programs
1
2
9
Youth/teen registered programs
1
2
9
Drop in sports programs
1
2
9
Nutritional services
1
2
9
Visual arts programs
1
2
9
Performing arts programs
1
2
9
Festival Place professional presentations
1
2
9
Swimming lessons
1
2
9
Group fitness classes at an aquatic space
1
2
9
10.
Do you have any comments you'd like to add with regards to existing recreation programs in
Strathcona County?
_____________________________________________________________________
11.
Have you or another member of your household visited any Strathcona County arts or cultural
facilities in the past 12 months? (Cultural facilities include Festival Place, Smeltzer House, the
Gallery at 501 and the Clay Hut)
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
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12.
Prior to today, were you aware that Strathcona County has a new art gallery in the Community
Centre, the Gallery@501?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
13.
What arts or cultural experience that is not currently offered in the community would enhance your
quality of life? (Examples to use if respondent asks “what do you mean by that?” - more theatre
presentations, amateur community performance experiences, more public art throughout the
community, specific visual or performing arts programs, heritage/history, outdoor arts programs,
etc.)
_____________________________________________________________________
14.
Have you or another member of your household used any Strathcona County outdoor parks,
playgrounds, trails, sports fields or open spaces within the past 12 months?
1. Yes
2. No
9. Don’t Know
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15.
I’m now going to read a list of different outdoor spaces and facilities that exist in Strathcona County.
Please stop me when I mention anything that you or any other member of your household may have
used within the past 12 months.
What about_________?
Yes
No
Don`t
Know
Playgrounds
1
2
9
Bike paths
1
2
9
Nature trails
1
2
9
Ball diamonds
1
2
9
Soccer fields
1
2
9
The dog off-leash park
1
2
9
Outdoor running tracks
1
2
9
Spray decks
1
2
9
Open green spaces
1
2
9
Outdoor skateboard parks
1
2
9
BMX/bike skills park
1
2
9
Broadmoor public golf course
1
2
9
Tennis courts
1
2
9
Sand volleyball courts
1
2
9
Basketball courts
1
2
9
1-wall handball court
1
2
9
Outdoor boarded ice rinks and snowbank rinks
or lake skating surface
1
2
9
Gymkhana grounds
1
2
9
Community gardens
1
2
9
Cross country skiing
1
2
9
County organized special event on Canada Day
1
2
9
County organized special events associated with New Year’s Eve 1
2
9
County organized special event play days
1
2
9
Disc golf
1
2
9
Golf lessons at the Broadmoor Public Golf Course
1
2
9
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
1
2
9
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16.
Do you have any comments you'd like to add with regards to existing outdoor recreation facilities
and spaces in Strathcona County?
_____________________________________________________________________
17.
What could Strathcona County do to make your experience in our outdoor spaces more enjoyable?
This could include things like additional maintenance, flower beds, outdoor programs, more trails,
and activity areas.
_____________________________________________________________________
18.
Strathcona County would like to better understand ways that we can encourage healthy, active
lifestyles for ALL residents. This feedback will help us to consider new programs and services, as
well as the development of future facilities and spaces to meet the emerging recreation needs of our
residents. As such:
Are there any new programs that you would like to see offered in order to increase the likelihood
that you would participate in recreation and cultural activities?
_____________________________________________________________________
19.
Are there any types of new or additional indoor facilities or outdoor spaces that you would like to
see in order to increase the likelihood that you would participate in recreation and cultural activities?
_____________________________________________________________________
20.
Do you have any other feedback that would help us encourage people to become more active in
Strathcona County facilities and spaces?
_____________________________________________________________________
21.
Please enter the first 3 digits of your postal code __________
Thank you for participating in the 2012 Recreation, Parks and Culture satisfaction survey. We'd like to
show our appreciation for your time by entering you into a random draw for one of two $100 recreation
gift cards. Would you like to be entered into this draw?
1.
Yes
Could I please get your first name? _________
And can I get a phone number or email address from you if you’re one of the lucky winners:
___________________
2.
No
I understand, but could I please get your first name or initials in case my supervisor wants to
verify that we completed this survey? ________________
Thank you for your help in completing this survey, and have a very pleasant evening.
DO NOT READ: Phone #: _____________