Item 15 - Visual Slideshow provided by Staff at MeetingCommunity Park Needs Assessment
City of Poway
The Process
•Needs Prioritization •Site Tour
•Benchmark Analysis
•Community Engagement
•Demographic and Trends
•Level of Service Standards
•Online Survey
Recreation Trends
Top MPI Scores
1.Yoga 147
2.Tennis 141
3.Hiking 139
4.Bicycling (road) 138
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147
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Football
Fishing (fresh water)
Softball
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Zumba
Soccer
Horseback Riding
Fishing (salt water)
Aerobics
Backpacking
Bicycling (mountain)
Weight Lifting
Walking for Exercise
Swimming
Golf
Jogging/Running
Pilates
Canoeing/Kayaking
Bicycling (road)
Hiking
Tennis
Yoga
MPI Score
=National Average
Community Engagement
Project Plan Website
www.PlanCommunityPark.com
Community Engagement
Key Stakeholder & User
Group Meetings
Key Stakeholder
& User Groups
Held throughout June 2021
Met local stakeholders that included the
following groups1:
1partial list.
Stakeholders and User Groups
City of Poway Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee
Poway City Council Trail Advisory Board
Poway Valley Senior Citizen Corporation
Board of Directors SD Skate Life
Valley Elementary Poway Sports Association
Community Engagement
Virtual Public Meetings
June 8th Virtual Public Meeting
15 Participants in ZOOM Polling
June 9th Virtual Public Meeting
7 Participants in ZOOM Polling
Virtual Public Meetings (~30 attendees)
•Performing Arts/Cultural Center -Larger/New Theater
•Better quality parks, facilities and amenities -Wow factor in parks
•Inclusive Play Areas
•Multi-use facilities and spaces
•Shade structures at parks
Community Engagement
Online Survey
Online Survey
Findings
Online Survey
Administered via SurveyMonkey from
Aug 2-Sep 4, 2021
Survey available in English and Spanish
Total respondents –1,171!!!
When do you or any member of your household
typically visit Community Park? (select all that apply)
30%31%31%
38%40%
22%
16%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Park Visitation
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Weekend mornings
Weekend afternoons
Weekend evenings
I do not use Community Park
Who do you usually go to the Community Park with?
(Select all that apply)
54%50%
32%26%
13%12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Who You Visit With
Kids
Other family members
Friends
Alone
Sports Teams
Other (please specify)
Which FOUR of these
amenities and/or
functions are the MOST
IMPORTANT to your
household?
1.Swim Center 57%
2.Dog Park 51%
3.Playground 50%
4.Trails 49%
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9
24
25
26
38
47
56
68
70
76
76
76
79
86
97
99
122
145
163
207
237
240
244
271
Private outdoor rental space
Private indoor rental space
Bocce courts
Meeting new people
Teen programs (e.g., Teen Program Series, Teen Volunteer Program)
Basketball court
Pickleball court (overlayed on basketball court)
Youth programs (e.g., Kids Night Out, In The Park Series)
Swim programs
Baseball fields
Skate park
Older adult programs and services (e.g., Line Dancing, Feeling Fit, Mahjong)
Tennis courts
Athletic multi-use field (e.g., soccer, rugby, lacrosse, football)
Recreation classes or camps
Community center
Large community events
Picnic areas
Exercise on your own
Open space for passive recreation
Open space for children to play
Trails and pathways (paved, unpaved, etc.)
Playground
Dog park
Swim center
Most Important Amenity / Program
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice
Which THREE of these
reasons listed are the
MOST SIGNIFICANT
BARRIERS preventing
you or other members
of your household from
using Community Park
MORE OFTEN (Pre-
COVID-19 pandemic)?
1.I am too busy 40%
2.I do not know what is
offered 29%
3.Use other parks 25%
4.Lack of shade 25%
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12
14
22
22
36
38
45
47
61
64
77
77
81
92
145
146
167
231
Poor signage/direction
I do not feel welcome
Accessibility/transportation
Lack of open space
Too expensive
Park is not well maintained
I do not feel safe
Lack of programming
Facilities operating hours not convenient
Park does not have right equipment (features/facilities)
Too busy/crowded
Lack of restrooms
Too far from residence
Lack of amenities in park
Lack of parking
Lack of shade
Use other parks
I do not know what is being offered
I am too busy
Most Significant Barriers
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Which FOUR of these
improvements are the
MOST IMPORTANT for
the City to add/
expand/ renovate?
1.Add adventure amenities 47%
2.Improve/expand walking/
biking paths 44%
3.Improve safety measures 39%
4.Enhance creek area 35%
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15
19
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26
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46
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68
77
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86
96
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107
112
115
123
123
148
155
169
194
206
More loading zones
Improve/expand indoor gaming and media stations and social areas
Upgrade existing basketball courts
Upgrade existing football/soccer field
Improve/expand indoor space for events
Add outdoor chess table(s)
Add outdoor ping pong table(s)
Improve signage (wayfinding and directional signage and place signage)
Provide Wi-Fi access
Improve/expand skatepark
Add artificial turf field
Improve park entrance and “first impression”
Add sand volleyball courts
Upgrade existing tennis courts
Build or upgrade existing baseball/softball fields
Enhance outdoor space for events
Add roller skating park/rink
Improve/expand open space
Add outdoor fitness equipment
Improve ADA accessibility
Add disc golf course
Add pickleball courts
Improve picnic/outdoor cooking areas
Add indoor fitness facilities (gym, studio, etc.)
More parking
Improve/expand restroom facilities
Add BMX pump track
Improve/expand dog park
Add innovative all abilities playgrounds
Add outdoor amphitheater/stage
More trees/vegetation
More shade structures
Enhance creek area
Improve safety measures (lighting, cameras, patrol, etc.)
Improve/expand walking/biking paths, loop trails, and/or trail markers
Add adventure amenities (obstacle course, rock wall, swing and climbing logs, maze, etc.)
Most Important Improvements
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice
What type of
accommodation is
needed to serve
individuals with
disabilities in your
household? (Please
check all that apply.)
77%
23%
7%
7%
2%29%
Accommodation Needs
More accessible walkways
and pathways
Adaptive playground
equipment
Additional staff
Sign language
interpretation
Non-verbal assistance
(Braille)
Other (please specify)
Strategic
Recomendations
Considerations
UPDATE EXISTING
1.Add additional trees and/or shade structures to areas including,
but not limited to:
•Tot lots
•The Splash Pad•Grass areas•Baseball field areas•Parking lots
2.Improve Signage (Directional/Wayfinding and Informational):
•Entrance (e.g.,archway,on entry fences/walls)•Amenities•Facilities and Rooms
•Trail Information and Mile Markers•Parking
3.Connect Pedestrian loops (e.g.,bridges,circle paths)and bicycle
paths and enhance ADA accessibility
4.Upgrade/add play structures for all-abilities playgrounds
5.Increase park visibility and safety lighting in and around the park
(e.g.,reduce fencing,relocate operational yards)
Considerations
NEW AMENITIES
1.Add outdoor adventure elements
2.Add dedicated pickleball courts
3.Add restroom by northerly play area
4.Introduce interpretive learning and art opportunities
and creek renovations to activate the creek
5.Provide fitness equipment / exercise stations along
the trail
Considerations
OPERATIONS
1.Invest in additional marketing to create greater
awareness of park offerings
2.Focus on maintenance Improvements
•Enhance existing landscape
•Relocate maintenance yard
•Add dedicated staff /contract support
3.Ensure consistency in branding and aesthetics
4.Determine consistent hours of operations
5.Utilize technology to enhance the user experience
•Wi-Fi in park
•App for accessible maps /parking counts /workout trackers etc.
Top Priorities
1.Shade (shade structures/sails and trees)
Create more shaded areas around the park and trails as well as around amenities where people congregate.
2.Accessible Trails and Connectivity
Connect pedestrian loops and make the trails more universally accessible.Provide bike access through the
park with adequate bicycle parking.
3.Signage and Park Visibility
Enhance visibility (e.g.,reduce tennis court fencing,relocate operational yard)and signage into and
throughout the park,for awareness,directional,and educational purposes.
4.Park Amenities and All-Abilities Playground
Improve play areas to include all-abilities playgrounds and introduce pickleball and adventure amenities such
as zip-lines,obstacle courses etc.to expand the park’s usability.
5.Additional Resources for Awareness and Maintenance (Staff and/or
Contract Support)
Invest additional resources to keep up with the park maintenance as additional amenities are added;also
grow marketing and communication efforts to create greater awareness about the offerings particularly at
the community recreation center (e.g.,website App).
Community Park Needs Assessment
City of Poway