Southfield Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update

The City of Southfield evaluates its parks and recreational programs every five years to ensure it is providing citizens with the necessary and desired facilities, programs, and staff for the highest level of recreation experiences. This information is then compiled into the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. As a step in this evaluation and planning process, the City is performing a community survey to assess current and future park and recreation needs. The information collected from the survey will serve as a basis for discussion on the community’s parks and recreation needs and priorities.

Please respond by checking the box(es) for each item. One completed survey per household please. Please note that the survey will be available until November 10, 2021. All responses to this survey are completely anonymous and will be reported in group form only.

1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Southfield.

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2. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:

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3. Please rate each of the following pertaining to living in Southfield:

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4. What Southfield parks do you visit regularly? Please check all that apply.

Inglenook Park

55%

Civic Center Park

46%

Beech Woods Park

39%

Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve

38%

Burgh Historical Park

17%

Freeway Park

16%

Bauervic Woods Park

14%

Mary Thompson House & Farm

Pebble Creek Park

Bedford Woods Park

Stratford Woods Commons

Miller Park

Berberian Woods Nature Preserve

Lincoln Woods

Lahser Woods Park

Valley Woods Nature Preserve

Brace Park

Simms Park

Closed to responses | 309 Responses

5. What Southfield Recreation Facilities do you visit regularly? Please check all that apply.

Southfield Pavilion

45%

Beech Woods Recreation Center

37%

Parks & Recreation Building

34%

Southfield Sports Arena/Pool/Ice Rink

27%

Burgh Historical Park

20%

Beech Woods Driving Range

14%

Picnic Shelter

14%

Evergreen Hills Golf Course

13%

Community Garden at Mary Thompson Farm

Arts & Activities Building

Closed to responses | 235 Responses

6. In the last 12 months, about how often have you or other household members participated in the following activities in Southfield:

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7. Do you feel like you have a neighborhood park nearby, or a park that is easily accessible by a short walk or drive?

Yes

90%

Unsure

Closed to responses | 337 Responses

8. Please rate your perception on safety in Southfield.

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9. In the last year, how often have you visited a park or recreation facility OUTSIDE the City of Southfield?

C. Monthly

41%

D. Yearly

26%

B. Weekly

21%

E. Never

10%

A. Daily

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9B. If so, what features, events or activities brought you to those parks? Feel free to upload an image to illustrate.

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10. How important are the following special events to your household?

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11. What day(s) of the week and time(s) are you most likely to attend a special event such as a Black History Month program or Family Fun & Safety Night? Please check all that apply.

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12. What Parks & Recreation classes/programs have you or a household member attended/used? Please check all that apply.

Open Gym at Beech Woods Recreation Center

32%

Fitness Class (Zumba, Tai Chi, Fat 2 Lean, Yoga)

30%

Swim Lessons

26%

Tennis Lessons

23%

Summer Day Camp

19%

Adult Dance Class (Motown Ballroom, Popular Hustles)

18%

Golf Lessons

18%

Youth Basketball Clinics/Leagues

16%

Volbrecht Planetarium Show

15%

Recreation on the Move

15%

Senior Services Drop-in program (Bingo, Chair Exercise, Water Aerobics)

15%

Skating Lessons

13%

Youth Dance Class

Karate

Transportation of Southfield Seniors (TOSS)

Drop-in Hockey

Ceramics

Spanish Class

Adult Sand Volleyball League

Adult Softball League

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13. Do you feel the fees charged to participate in the Parks and Recreation programs are Reasonable?

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14. In your opinion do the following recreation options fall short of demand, meet the demand, or exceed the demand of Southfield?

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15. The following items have been identified as desired facilities or activities by some residents. Please rank the importance of each improvement.

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16. What type of program, activity or special event would you like Parks and Recreation to offer? What facility or park do you think would be the best location?

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17. If you had the opportunity to choose 2 major improvements or developments at a Southfield Park, what would they be and at which park? Feel free to upload an image to illustrate.

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18. Please share any additional thoughts regarding Southfield's Parks and Recreation. Feel free to upload an image to illustrate your comments.

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19. Overall, how would you rate the communication and marketing of Parks and Recreation offerings from the City of Southfield?

Good

54%

Fair

18%

Excellent

15%

Poor

10%

Don't Know

Closed to responses | 276 Responses

20. What is the best method for the City of Southfield to keep you informed of parks and recreation activities in the City of Southfield?

Mail to Home

64%

50%

City Webpage

35%

Social Media

31%

TV/Radio

10%

Pick-up Information

Other

Closed to responses | 270 Responses

21. What form of communication would you prefer to receive real-time updates concerning scheduled activities or events (i.e. cancellation due to inclement weather or building issues)?

63%

Text Alert

48%

Social Media Notice

27%

Phone Call

Other

Closed to responses | 265 Responses

22. How do you prefer to register for programs?

Online

89%

In Person at the Facility

22%

Over the Phone

14%

Other

Fax

Closed to responses | 267 Responses

23. What is your age range?

35-54

38%

Above 65

29%

55-64

20%

25-34

11%

18-24

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24. How many children the age of 18 or under currently live in your household?

None

60%

One (1)

11%

Two (2)

11%

Three (3)

Four (4)

More than Four

Closed to responses | 282 Responses

25. How many adults the age of 18 or older currently live in your household?

Two (2)

58%

One (1)

16%

None

10%

Three (3)

Four (4)

More than Four

Closed to responses | 280 Responses

26. What is your race/ethnicity?

Black, Afro-Caribbean, or African American

54%

Non-Hispanic White, Caucasian Euro-American

40%

Other

Latina/o(x) or Hispanic American

East Asian or Asian American

Middle Eastern or Arab American or Chaldean American

Native American or Alaskan Native

South Asian or Indian American

Closed to responses | 263 Responses

27. What neighborhood do you live in? Please drop a pin or draw a shape in the general vicinity on the map below.

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Southfield Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update

Southfield Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update

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1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Southfield.

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2. Please indicate how likely or unlikely you are to do each of the following:

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3. Please rate each of the following pertaining to living in Southfield:

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4. What Southfield parks do you visit regularly? Please check all that apply.

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5. What Southfield Recreation Facilities do you visit regularly? Please check all that apply.

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6. In the last 12 months, about how often have you or other household members participated in the following activities in Southfield:

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7. Do you feel like you have a neighborhood park nearby, or a park that is easily accessible by a short walk or drive?

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8. Please rate your perception on safety in Southfield.

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9. In the last year, how often have you visited a park or recreation facility OUTSIDE the City of Southfield?

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9B. If so, what features, events or activities brought you to those parks? Feel free to upload an image to illustrate.

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10. How important are the following special events to your household?

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11. What day(s) of the week and time(s) are you most likely to attend a special event such as a Black History Month program or Family Fun & Safety Night? Please check all that apply.

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12. What Parks & Recreation classes/programs have you or a household member attended/used? Please check all that apply.

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13. Do you feel the fees charged to participate in the Parks and Recreation programs are Reasonable?

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14. In your opinion do the following recreation options fall short of demand, meet the demand, or exceed the demand of Southfield?

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15. The following items have been identified as desired facilities or activities by some residents. Please rank the importance of each improvement.

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16. What type of program, activity or special event would you like Parks and Recreation to offer? What facility or park do you think would be the best location?

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17. If you had the opportunity to choose 2 major improvements or developments at a Southfield Park, what would they be and at which park? Feel free to upload an image to illustrate.

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18. Please share any additional thoughts regarding Southfield's Parks and Recreation. Feel free to upload an image to illustrate your comments.

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19. Overall, how would you rate the communication and marketing of Parks and Recreation offerings from the City of Southfield?

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20. What is the best method for the City of Southfield to keep you informed of parks and recreation activities in the City of Southfield?

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21. What form of communication would you prefer to receive real-time updates concerning scheduled activities or events (i.e. cancellation due to inclement weather or building issues)?

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22. How do you prefer to register for programs?

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23. What is your age range?

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24. How many children the age of 18 or under currently live in your household?

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25. How many adults the age of 18 or older currently live in your household?

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26. What is your race/ethnicity?

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27. What neighborhood do you live in? Please drop a pin or draw a shape in the general vicinity on the map below.