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Weekend evenings 39 9% <br />Respondents indicated that weekday evenings are the most convenient times for them to <br />participate in programs,followed by weekend afternoons and weekend mornings. <br />Respondents indicated that the most inconvenient times for them to participate in programs <br />are weekend evenings and weekday mornings. <br />Besides weekday evenings and weekend afternoons or mornings,drop-in formats emerged <br />as a popular choice.This could be a format that can be explored to satisfy multiple user <br />needs,especially if offered during weekends where more than one convenient time is <br />identified. <br />Table 13.Question 19.What additional recreation programs do you feel the <br />City of EIIensburg should offer or expand?(Please seleo all that apply) <br />Answer Count Percentage <br />Special events (concerts in the park,festivals,168 38%movies,etc.) <br />Outdoor/Environmental programs 163 37% <br />Fitness classes (aerobics,yoga,etc.)110 25% <br />Sports (Baseball,Ultimate Frisbee,etc.)102 23% <br />General interest classes (music lessons,93 21%computers,etc.) <br />Not completed or Not displayed 80 18% <br />Arts (drama,painting,etc.)77 17% <br />Aquatic programs (swim lessons,water exercise,77 17%etc.) <br />Drop-in activities 70 16% <br />Before and after school programs 68 15% <br />Other (see Appendix A)57 13% <br />No additional programs are needed 18 4% <br />In general,outcomes suggest a need for more variety in recreation programming <br />opportunities.Respondents were most enthusiastic about Ellensburg offering additional <br />special events,outdoor/environmental programs and fitness classes.AII of these programs <br />could be supported through outside partners or organizations. <br />When compared with responses from the 2002 Survey,there were more respondents who <br />prioritized before and after school programs and aquatic programs,but fewer who <br />prioritized special events and fitness classes. <br />Respondents were provided with the opportunity to identify "other"additional recreation <br />programs that the City of Ellensburg should offer or expand.Of the 57 open-ended <br />responses,some of the most common responses included ice hockey,roller skating,tennis, <br />biking/cycling and opportunities for children. <br />Page 244 <br />City of Ellensburg Parks &Recreation System Comprehensive Plan Update 2016