Westfield Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan

The Town of Westfield is beginning the process of updating its Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. When complete, the plan will provide a vision to guide the future development, operations, and programs of the Town’s parks, recreation, open space, and trail system. The Town and Consultants will use a variety of public input methods to engage as many citizens as possible. Your input is crucial to determining the services that are most desired to serve the citizens and visitors of Westfield.

The process will take about nine months to complete, with a goal to have the plan complete in late 2019.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Where do you live?

To select your location, enter your address, or click on the map, and drag the map to place the circle where you want. Don't worry about being precise; we just want to get a general idea.

1. Have you (or those who live with you) visited any parks or recreation facilities offered by the Town of Westfield in the past year? (see Question #3 for list of Town Parks)

Yes

99%

No (Skip to Question #5)

Closed to responses | 1,573 Responses

2. If you answered YES to Question #1, how often did you (or those who live with you) visit during the past year?

20 or more visits

77%

11-19 visits

10%

6-10 visits

1-5 visits

Don't know

Closed to responses | 1,555 Responses

3. Please check ALL parks and recreation facilities you (or those who live with you) visited in the past year. (Select all that apply)

Tamaques Park

93%

Mindowaskin Park

73%

Memorial Park

56%

Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields

56%

Memorial Pool

56%

Gumbert Park

55%

Sycamore Field

28%

Lincoln School Playground

23%

Brightwood Park

22%

Clark Park

12%

Other. Please comment below.

Windsor Park

Dunham Ave Bird Sanctuary

Closed to responses | 1,428 Responses

4. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the facilities you have visited?

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5. Have you (or those who live with you) participated in recreation programs offered by the Town of Westfield in the past year?

Yes

77%

No (Skip to Question #7)

23%

Closed to responses | 1,294 Responses

6. How would you rate the quality of these programs?

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7. Please check ALL the upgrades you would like to see to existing parks in Westfield. (Select all that apply)

Artificial turf fields

61%

New/improved restrooms

58%

Sports fields lighting

52%

Drinking fountains/bottle filling stations

50%

Improved parking

44%

Walking/hiking trails

38%

Trees and landscaping

32%

Bike trails

29%

Security cameras and lighting

27%

Shade structures

26%

Playground equipment

23%

Outdoor basketball courts

22%

Batting cages

21%

Sidewalks

18%

Trail lighting

18%

Wi-Fi

15%

Picnic shelters

12%

Handicap accessibility

11%

Sand volleyball courts

Outdoor netted area

Other. Please comment below

Closed to responses | 1,253 Responses

8. Which facilities would you (or those who live with you) most like to see developed or expanded? (Please select up to FOUR options)

Soccer, football and lacrosse fields

53%

Walking and hiking trails

24%

Baseball and softball diamonds

19%

Ice rink

18%

Natural areas/nature parks

15%

Indoor gymnasium space/game courts

13%

Paved bike trails

13%

Playgrounds

12%

Upgrade Memorial Pool

12%

Off-leash dog parks

11%

Small neighborhood parks

10%

Wrestling room

10%

Outdoor basketball courts

Community/recreation centers

Outdoor stage or ampitheater

Community gardens

Large community parks

Mountain bike trails

Tennis courts

Spraygrounds/splash pads

Indoor swimming pools

Pickleball

Picnic shelters/picnic areas

Skateboarding area

Golf courses

Bocce

Disc golf courses

Sand volleyball

Senior center

Pump track/BMX course

Other. Please comment below

Closed to responses | 1,263 Responses

9. Which programs would you (or those who live with you) most like to see developed or expanded? (Select up to FOUR options)

Youth sports programs

42%

Summer concerts

36%

Special events (festivals, parades, fireworks, etc.)

34%

Teen programs

24%

Youth fitness and wellness programs

22%

Youth summer camp programs

21%

Before and after school programs

20%

Adult sports programs

18%

Nature programs

16%

Adult fitness and wellness programs

15%

Youth art, dance, performing arts

11%

Programs for persons 50+

10%

Preschool programs

Pet exercise/programs

Programs for mentally/physically challenged

Youth Learn to Swim programs

Adult art, dance, performing arts

Martial arts programs

Water fitness programs

Other. Please comment below

Closed to responses | 1,104 Responses

10. If the Town of Westfield were to develop (or partner to develop) a new recreation center, which facilities would you use? (Select all that apply)

Game courts/gyms (basketball/volleyball/pickleball courts)

59%

Walking track

49%

Cardio room

33%

Family activity pool

28%

Lap pool

28%

Free weights

27%

Game room

23%

Multipurpose meeting room

21%

Warm water therapeutic pool

16%

Aerobics/dance room

14%

Banquet hall

12%

Other. Please comment below.

Kitchen

Closed to responses | 1,026 Responses

11. Please check ALL the organizations you (or those who live with you) use for parks and recreation activities.

Westfield Public Schools

78%

Westfield Recreation Department

75%

Westfield Library

56%

Union County Parks

53%

Westfield Area YMCA

51%

Private youth sports leagues

47%

Private clubs (tennis, health/fitness)

31%

New Jersey State Parks

26%

Faith-based institutions

22%

Country clubs/golf courses

21%

Neighboring communities

20%

Private schools

14%

Westfield Community Center

Other. Please comment below.

None. Do not use any organizations.

Homeowners Association (HOA) Parks

Westfield Neighborhood Council

Closed to responses | 1,161 Responses

12. Please check ALL the reasons that keep you (or those who live with you) from using parks, recreation facilities, trails, and programs of the Westfield Parks and Recreation Department more often. (Select all that apply)

Poor condition of facilities

51%

Availability of parking

31%

Do not know what is offered

20%

Facility or program not offered

20%

Use facilities out of town

19%

Program times are not convenient

17%

Use other agencies' facilities (County, School, Armory, etc.)

14%

Fees are too high

Security of safety concerns

Other. Please comment below

Too far from our home

Class full

Poor customer service by staff

No transportation

Personal disability

Closed to responses | 899 Responses

13. Counting yourself, what are the ages of the people in your household?

Closed to responses

14. What recommendations would you like for the Town of Westfield to consider in the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan?

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Westfield Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan

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Where do you live?

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1. Have you (or those who live with you) visited any parks or recreation facilities offered by the Town of Westfield in the past year? (see Question #3 for list of Town Parks)

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2. If you answered YES to Question #1, how often did you (or those who live with you) visit during the past year?

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3. Please check ALL parks and recreation facilities you (or those who live with you) visited in the past year. (Select all that apply)

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4. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the facilities you have visited?

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5. Have you (or those who live with you) participated in recreation programs offered by the Town of Westfield in the past year?

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6. How would you rate the quality of these programs?

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7. Please check ALL the upgrades you would like to see to existing parks in Westfield. (Select all that apply)

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8. Which facilities would you (or those who live with you) most like to see developed or expanded? (Please select up to FOUR options)

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9. Which programs would you (or those who live with you) most like to see developed or expanded? (Select up to FOUR options)

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10. If the Town of Westfield were to develop (or partner to develop) a new recreation center, which facilities would you use? (Select all that apply)

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11. Please check ALL the organizations you (or those who live with you) use for parks and recreation activities.

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12. Please check ALL the reasons that keep you (or those who live with you) from using parks, recreation facilities, trails, and programs of the Westfield Parks and Recreation Department more often. (Select all that apply)

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13. Counting yourself, what are the ages of the people in your household?

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14. What recommendations would you like for the Town of Westfield to consider in the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan?