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The Xey Flndings summary describes the results of the questionnaire and includes <br />comparisons with the statistically valid survey conducted in February 2002s. Where possible <br />any changes in public opinion over time are noted as compared to the 2002 statistical <br />Survey. The 2015 questionnaire entire report is Appendix C-lattached, and available on the <br />city's website (http://www,ci.ellensburg.wa.us) <br />Key Findings: Parks and Recreation Questionnaire Results summary <br />Parks: <br />' Porks. recreation ond open spoces ore verv importdnt to resaondeots. <br />The majority of the respondents (85%) indicated that parks and recreation programs are <br />lmportant to the overall quality of life in Ellensburg. Close to 60% of the respondents <br />indicated that natural open spaces are very important to the community. <br />' DEveloped oarks, troils snd woterfront sreos are the most populdr Npes of parks. <br />Based on the questionnaire, respondents visited these areas frequently (at least once a <br />week or 1-2 times a monthf. Similarly, parks were mostly used for physical activity including <br />walking or biking. <br />' Respondents ore generolly sotisfied wlth park maintenonce, but there is some destre for <br />improved maintendnce. <br />Nearly 58% of respondents found the general upkeep and maintenance of parks as <br />excellent or good while another Zi%ofound it ok. However, based on the open-ended <br />responses, there were many comments expressing a need to improve maintenance, <br />Recreatlon Facilities dnd Troils:. There is interest in addina oreater varletv ln the oork svstem. <br />ldeas expressed by respondents included a water playground or splash pad, skating rink, <br />disc golf, off-leash dog areas and places for kids to play. <br />' Res0ondents voiced a need to moximize use of existina pork ond oublic land, <br />ln existing parks and facilities, respondents suggested adding lights to ballfields to increase <br />hours for field use and multi-purpose indoor space for use during colder weather. Some <br />respondents noted that there is existing vacant or underused public land that could be <br />improved for public use. <br />' Surroundina noturol open soaces ore,llohlv volued. <br />Ellensburg is surrounded by outdoor recreation areas and outcomes hlghlight the <br />importance that these resources have for residents" <br />' Ttoil octivities ore the top most deslred typeg of recredtton octivliles. <br />Give n time, money and Fansportation considerationt, walking and biking for. pleasure <br />were the top two activities chosen by respondents, <br />5 Part of the Oty of Ellensburg Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan (August 12, 2U)2 and update to rhe plan in 2006) <br />C,V of E Ensbury Poi*s & Becrcotion Systsjfi Ctmprchenilve pton ll4oE 2Ot6 <br />Page 23