Parks Hours / Use Survey

Thank you for your interest in providing feedback. This survey contains 15 questions and should take approximately 10 minutes or less to complete.

INTRODUCTION:

The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the use of parks during current hours of operation, and get feedback about whether or not a change in operating hours would better meet the needs of Apex residents. In addition, we are looking for feedback on often our lighted park amenities are used. The impacts to residents who live adjacent or in close proximity to parks is also being evaluated.

The results will be presented to both the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Commission and Town Council for consideration of any recommendations.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

The current hours for park operations are:

Apex Jaycee, Kelly Road, Salem Pond, and Hunter Street* Park:

March through October: 7:00 am until 10:00 pm

November through February: 7:00 am until 8:00 pm

* Rogers Family Skate Plaza located at Hunter Street Park is open year-round, 24 hours a day.

Apex Community** and Nature Park:

March through October: 6:30 am until 10:00 pm

November through February: 6:30 am until 8:00 p.m.

**Community Park is open for boating and fishing from 6:30 a.m. until sunset, as defined by the National Weather Service.

West Street, Sue Helton, Kelly Glen, and Seagrove's Farm Park:

March through October: 7:00 am until 8:00 pm

November through February: 7:00 am until 6:00 pm

Clairmont Park

March through October: 7:00 am until 9:00 pm

November through February: 7:00 am until 8:00 pm

Greenway Trails

Sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset

* What park(s) have you visited in the last year? (select all that apply)

Apex Community Park

Jaycee Park (Apex)

Clairmont Park

Greenway trails

Hunter Street Park

Kelly Glen Park

Kelly Road Park

Nature Park

Rodgers Family Skate Plaza

Salem Pond Park

Seagrove's Farm

Seymour Athletic Fields

Sue Helton Park

West Street Park

Other/ HOA park

None (N/A)

Closed to responses

* For the parks selected, what hours do you typically visit the parks? (select all that apply)

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Town of Apex parks generally fall into 2 classification types - Community parks and Neighborhood parks. These classifications are based on size, recreation features, and location (how most visitors arrive at the park). The hours of operation have typically been similar for parks in the same classification.

The following questions will help staff identify the hours of operation that residents support.

Have you ever wanted to visit a Neighborhood / Community park, and found that it wasn't open?

Yes

Closed to responses

Select the time that you think parks should open during the winter and summer seasons.

(Remember that Community parks include Apex Jaycee, Kelly Road, Salem Pond, Hunter Street, Apex Community, and Nature Park. Neighborhood parks include Clairmont, West Street, Sue Helton, Kelly Glen, and Seagrove's Farm Parks.)

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Select the time that you think parks should close during the winter and summer seasons.

(Remember that Community parks include Apex Jaycee, Kelly Road, Salem Pond, Hunter Street, Apex Community and Nature Park. Neighborhood parks include Clairmont, West Street, Sue Helton, Kelly Glen and Seagrove's Farm Parks.)

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* When do you most often visit Apex parks?

Weekdays (Monday - Friday)

Weekends (Saturday - Sunday)

Both weekdays & weekends

None (N/A)

Closed to responses

Why do you most often visit Apex parks? (select all that apply)

Team practice or game

Class or program

Special Event

Open play/ Free play

Passive recreation

Walking/ Hiking

Boating/ Fishing

Sports Courts

Athletic Fields

Social engagement

Health and Wellness

Other

Closed to responses

Do you currently use any lighted Town-owned park facility for open play / free play activity during evening hours ?

Yes

Closed to responses

Which parks do you visit to use lighted facilities?

Apex Community Park

Jaycee Park (Apex)

Clairmont Park

Hunter Street Park

Kelly Road Park

Nature Park

Rodgers Family Skate Plaza

Salem Pond Park

Seagrove's Farm Park

Seymour Athletic Fields

Other/ HOA park

Closed to responses

What lighted facilities do you use at the parks selected?

Athletic fields/courts

Playgrounds

Open Space/ Shelters

Trails

Other

Closed to responses

What existing park amenities would you use at a Town-owned Neighborhood park (Clairmont, Sue Helton, West Street, Seagroves Farms, and Kelly Glen) during extended evening hours if they were lighted? (select all that apply)

None (N/A)

Shelters

Playgrounds

Open Playfields

Basketball Courts

Paved Trails

Fishing

Other

Closed to responses

When you visit Town-owned parks, how do you most often get to the park?

Walk / Run

Bike / Skateboard / Skate

Motorized Vehicle

Public Transit

Other

Closed to responses

What is your travel distance to the park you visit most often?

Less than 1/4 mile

1/4 mile - 1/2 mile

1/2 mile - 1 mile

1 -2 miles

2-5 miles

5-10 miles

10+ miles

Closed to responses

Do you live within walking distance of any Town Park?

Yes

Closed to responses

* Which park is within walking distance for you?

Apex Community Park

Jaycee Park (Apex)

Clairmont Park

Hunter Street Park

Kelly Glen Park

Kelly Road Park

Nature Park

Rodgers Family Skate Plaza

Salem Pond Park

Seagrove's Farm

Seymour Athletic Fields

Sue Helton Park

West Street Park

None (N/A)

Closed to responses

What impacts do you believe parks have on neighborhoods?

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* What park(s) have you visited in the last year? (select all that apply)

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* For the parks selected, what hours do you typically visit the parks? (select all that apply)

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Have you ever wanted to visit a Neighborhood / Community park, and found that it wasn't open?

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* When do you most often visit Apex parks?

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Why do you most often visit Apex parks? (select all that apply)

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Do you currently use any lighted Town-owned park facility for open play / free play activity during evening hours ?

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Which parks do you visit to use lighted facilities?

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What lighted facilities do you use at the parks selected?

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What existing park amenities would you use at a Town-owned Neighborhood park (Clairmont, Sue Helton, West Street, Seagroves Farms, and Kelly Glen) during extended evening hours if they were lighted? (select all that apply)

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When you visit Town-owned parks, how do you most often get to the park?

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What is your travel distance to the park you visit most often?

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Do you live within walking distance of any Town Park?

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* Which park is within walking distance for you?

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What impacts do you believe parks have on neighborhoods?