WELCOME

Welcome to the virtual public engagement opportunity for the proposed addition of pickleball courts at Mango Park and Recreation Center. Your responses will help Hillsborough County gain insight into the community’s desire for the proposed courts. The virtual public engagement will be open from Nov. 1-15, 2023.

An open house meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2023, at the Mango Recreation Center, 11717 Clay Pit Rd., Seffner, FL 33584.

PROJECT DETAILS

Hillsborough County needs community input on the addition of eight pickleball courts at Mango Park and Recreation Center. The courts will feature LED lighting, sidewalk improvements, and additional seating areas around the courts. The pickleball courts will be open from sunrise to 10 p.m.

 

In addition to the pickleball courts, the County is looking for suggestions on future projects at this park. These projects are not currently funded, but the information will help with future improvements. Such improvement could include, but are not limited to, walking paths, fitness zones, and additional shelters.

PROJECT FACTS

  • Funding provided by federal American Rescue Plan (ARP)
  • Project budget is $600,000
  • Eight courts with LED lights
  • Improvements to the sidewalks for accessibility

SURVEY

Question title

Are you in favor of the addition of pickleball courts to the park?

Yes
97%
No
3%
Closed to responses | 150 Responses

Question title

How many courts should the County build?

8
83%
Other
9%
4
6%
6
3%
Closed to responses | 144 Responses

Question title

How often do you use the park?

A few times a week
29%
Never
16%
Every day
15%
A few times a month
11%
About once a week
10%
A few times a year
9%
About once a month
7%
Other
3%
Closed to responses | 110 Responses

Question title

When are you most likely to visit the park?

Evenings (6 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
56%
Morning (9 a.m.-11 a.m.)
27%
Afternoon (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
11%
Early Morning (5 a.m.-8 a.m.)
9%
Closed to responses | 105 Responses

Question title

How often do you visit the dog park?

Never
67%
A few times a month
11%
About once a week
6%
Once a month
6%
A few times a year
6%
A few times a week
4%
Every day
1%
Closed to responses | 90 Responses

Question title

When are you most likely to visit the dog park?

Evenings (6 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
53%
Afternoon (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
21%
Morning (9 a.m.-11 a.m.)
18%
Early Morning (5 a.m.-8 a.m.)
8%
Closed to responses | 38 Responses

Question title

How often do you use the Recreation Center?

Never
61%
A few times a year
13%
A few times a week
10%
About once a week
5%
Every day
4%
About once a month
4%
A few times a month
4%
Closed to responses | 80 Responses

Question title

When are you most likely to visit the Recreation Center?

Evenings (6 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
60%
Morning (9 a.m.-11 a.m.)
21%
Afternoon (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
15%
Early Morning (5 a.m.-8 a.m.)
4%
Closed to responses | 48 Responses

Question title

How often do you use the playground?

Never
74%
A few times a year
9%
A few times a week
7%
About once a week
4%
A few times a month
4%
Every day
1%
About once a month
1%
Closed to responses | 82 Responses

Question title

When are you most likely to visit the playground?

Evenings (6 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
54%
Morning (9 a.m.-11 a.m.)
27%
Afternoon (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
14%
Early Morning (5 a.m.-8 a.m.)
5%
Closed to responses | 37 Responses

Question title

How often do you play on the basketball courts?

Never
77%
A few times a year
8%
About once a week
5%
A few times a week
4%
About once a month
3%
Every day
1%
A few times a month
1%
Closed to responses | 75 Responses

Question title

When are you most likely to play on the basketball courts?

Evenings (6 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
69%
Morning (9 a.m.-11 a.m.)
14%
Afternoon (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
11%
Early Morning (5 a.m.-8 a.m.)
6%
Closed to responses | 36 Responses

Question title

How often do you use the drone park?

Never
88%
A few times a year
5%
Every day
2%
About once a week
2%
About once a month
2%
A few times a week
0%
A few times a month
0%
Closed to responses | 81 Responses

Question title

When are you most likely to visit the drone park?

Evenings (6 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
59%
Early Morning (5 a.m.-8 a.m.)
17%
Morning (9 a.m.-11 a.m.)
14%
Afternoon (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.)
10%
Closed to responses | 29 Responses

Question title

Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?

Closed for Comments

Question title

How would you prefer to stay informed about upcoming events and activities? (Check all that apply)

Social media
62%
Email newsletters
45%
Flyers
13%
Other
6%
Closed to responses | 47 Responses

TELL US ABOUT YOU

The following demographic questions are optional.

We would really appreciate your response to ensure we are reaching all segments of our community with our outreach efforts.

If you do not want to answer these demographic questions, please scroll to the end of this page and click 'Submit'.

We thank you for your participation!

Question title

What gender do you identify as?

Female
49%
Male
47%
Prefer not to answer
4%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 77 Responses

Question title

Which of the following describes your racial or ethnic identity? Check all that apply.

White
41%
Hispanic or Latinx
24%
African American or Black
13%
Asian
13%
Prefer not to answer
11%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
My race is unknown to me
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 46 Responses

Question title

What is your age?

Under 18
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66-75
Over 75
Prefer not to answer
Closed to responses

Question title

What is your marital status?

Married
79%
Unmarried
12%
Divorced
5%
Widowed
3%
Separated
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 73 Responses

CONTACT INFO

Question title

Are you a resident of Hillsborough County?

Yes
97%
No
3%
Closed to responses | 78 Responses

Question title

How long have you lived in Hillsborough County?

more than 20 years
55%
11-15 years
14%
16-20 years
11%
6-10 years
8%
1-2 years
5%
3-5 years
5%
Less than 1 year
1%
Closed to responses | 76 Responses

Question title

Please select the statement that most closely describes your relationship to this project (select one):

I am a property owner within or adjacent to the defined service area
64%
I am an interested resident or business owner located outside of the immediate service area
21%
I am a commuter/visitor who passes through the service area
8%
None of the above
7%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 73 Responses

Question title

Please indicate below how close you live to the proposed project site?

0-5 miles
67%
10 – 15 miles
30%
0 -200 yards
1%
15 – 20 miles
1%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 70 Responses

Question title

Please provide your zip code.

Question title

How did you hear about this project?

Friend / Neighbor
45%
Neighborhood Sign
37%
Social Media
14%
TV / Print / Radio
3%
Website
1%
Comment Card
0%
Email
0%
HOA / Community Newsletter
0%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 73 Responses

Question title

The contact information below is optional. Complete the fields below if you would like to participate in future engagement opportunities to share your input on key topics.
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Open House Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Nov. 1, 2023

Mango Recreation Center
11717 Clay Pit Rd.
Seffner, FL 33584.