Squamish Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2012 Public Open House #2 Survey Results and Key Findings
Tonight’s Agenda: Introduction and Work to Date Discussion Table Sessions Report back from each table Next Steps
Introduction and Work to Date Project Timeline Update Survey Results Summary Open House #1 Summary Key Findings
Project Timeline Update
Staff Project Key Issues Interviews + Startup + Public Open C O UNC IL + Needs Community Background House #1 WO RKSHO P Assessment Phone Survey Research GATHER INFORMATION DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS Public Open Public Open House #2 House #3 (September) (November) DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS
Survey and Feedback Results Summary
Mustel Group Phone Survey: Paper and Online Feedback: 300 interviews by phone 198 responses total Statistical sample of the Self-selected respondents community as a whole Phone Paper/Online Male 50% 50% Female 50% 50% Under 18 0% 1% 18-34 31% 25% 35-44 23% 35% 45-54 21% 25% 55-64 13% 9% Over 65 12% 5%
What recreational activities do you participate in on a regular basis? (phone survey - controlled) (paper/online feedback) Off-road cycling 42% Hiking 77% 1. 1. Hiking 41% Off-road cycling 73% 2. 2. Swimming 35% Skiing/snowboarding 60% 3. 3. Walking 28% Walking 57% 4. 4. Skiing/snowboarding 26% Road cycling 50% 5. 5. Road cycling 20% Running/jogging 50% 6. 6. Ice sports 17% Swimming 47% 7. 7. Cross country skiing 16% Cross country skiing 43% 8. 8. Boating/fishing 12% Fitness workouts (cardio/weights) 42% 9. 9. Climbing 8% Water sports (kayak, etc) 40% 10. 10.
Households with Children Under 5 years 24% Yes No 5-11 years 19% 46% 54% 12 to 17 years 16% (phone survey - controlled) CENSUS 2011 B.C. households with children = 35% w/ children under 6 years = 10% Canadian households with children = 37% w/ children under 6 years = 11%
Activities of children 5-11 and 12-17 years old 12-17 year olds 5-11 year olds Swimming 61% Soccer 36% 1. 1. Soccer 46% Off-road cycling 31% 2. 2. Skiing/snowboarding 34% Skiing/snowboarding 29% 3. 3. Ice sports 30% Ice sports 25% 4. 4. Off-road cycling 28% Hiking 19% 5. 5. Road cycling 25% Swimming 18% 6. 6. Cross country skiing 22% Road cycling 18% 7. 7. Hiking 22% Baseball 14% 8. 8. Dance 22% Gymnasium sports 13% 9. 9. Baseball 16% Cross country skiing 9% 10. 10. (phone survey - controlled)
Are you a member of community centres, clubs, or organizations? Brennan Park Recreation… 5 9 % Dream Fitness 6 % Soccer 5 % Club Flex Athletics 5 % Squam ish Valley Golf Club 5 % No 35% Squam ish Seniors Centre 5 % Yes 65% Baseball 5 % Curling club 4 % Misc. cycling/ BMX 5 % Refused Misc. gym / fitness club 7 % < 1% Misc. w inter sports/ hockey 6 % Misc. w ater… 3 % Other 1 8 % None 1 % (phone survey - controlled)
Satisfaction with INDOOR opportunities (phone survey - controlled) (paper/online feedback) Very satisfied 3.6% 28% Very satisfied 71% 33.5% 43% Somewhat satisfied Somewhat satisfied 29.9% 12% Neither satisfied nor… Neutral 36.5% Somewhat dissatisfied 11% Somewhat… 20.3% Very dissatisfied 2% Don’t know 4% Very dissatisfied 9.6% (phone survey - controlled) 35% • Not enough programs 33% • Lack of public / recreation centre fitness/workout facilities 19% • Need a multiplex recreation centre (indoor) 15% • More ice time / need another skating rink
Satisfaction with OUTDOOR opportunities (phone survey - controlled) (paper/online feedback) 63% Very satisfied Very satisfied 33.5% 91% 77.8% Somewhat satisfied 28% Somewhat satisfied 44.3% Neither satisfied nor… 4% Neutral 13.3% 3% Somewhat dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied 7.4% Very dissatisfied 1% Don't know 1% Very dissatisfied 1.5% MAIN IMPROVEMENT AREAS: 7% • More parks and hiking trails • Sports fields 15% 5% • Trails (especially bike trails) 11% • Playground improvements • Waterfront access and facilities 11% 4% • Tennis court improvements • Activities for children / youth 7% (phone survey - controlled)
Natural Environment Most Important Natural Areas and Areas to Protect Alice Lake Smoke Bluffs The Chief The Estuary Lakes and Rivers Provincial Parks Brohm Lake Trail system Nexen Beach Paradise Valley Judd Beach The Spit Brackendale Eagles Waterfront Old Growth Forests / Forests Garibaldi Springs (paper/online feedback) Coho Park
Strong support for the “Outdoor Recreation Capital” (phone survey - controlled) (paper/online feedback) 28% Much more focus… Much more focus… 41.4% 63% 85% 35% Somewhat more Somewhat more… 43.5% About the same 29% About the same 12.6% 4% Somewhat less Somewhat less… 2.1% Much less focus 2% Much less focus… Don't know/ no opinion 3% 0.5% Economic Benefits 57% Increased tourism Attracts people for outdoor recreation 26% Economic benefits Builds infrastructure / recreation facilities 23% Creates healthy lifestyle Creates healthy lifestyle 22% Potential to provide activities for all levels Increases awareness of Squamish 10% Build stronger community / quality of life Builds vibrant community/pride/quality of life 2% Connection to / protection of natural environment
Support for hosting large events • 88% positive responses for both survey methods (phone survey - controlled) Music/ outdoor concerts 3 0 % Sports com petitions 1 3 % Fam ily/ kid friendly events 1 2 % Arts/ cultural events 8 % Farm ers m arkets 4 % Other 7 % None 4 6 % (paper/online feedback) Sports competitions/races 88.3% Farmer's Markets/Artisan Markets 78.7% Athletic tournaments 78.2% Music festivals 76.6% Family/Kid ‐ friendly events 69.7% Arts and theatre events 67.6%
Arts + Culture • Art galleries • Basscoast Project Most mentioned words: • Bigfoot Concert Music Theatre Art Events Dance Outdoor • Brackendale Fall Fair • Canada Day celebrations • Children’s art and theatre programs • Family events and parades • Eagle View Theatre • Classes – dance, culinary, art • Outdoor plays and concerts • Outdoor art and sculpture • First Nations art and events • West Coast Railway Heritage Park • Wild at Art • Youth performances/productions • Farmers’ Market • Environmental education • Loggers Sports • Film festival • Crafts
Preferred method of payment for new or improved facilities (phone survey - controlled) (paper/online feedback) Increase user fees 66.3% 54% Increase user fees Increase taxes 23% Increase taxes 53.1% Reduce services in 10% other areas Reduce services in other 24.4% Don't know/ no opinion 14% areas
Open House #1 Summary
Open House #1: March 28 th , 2012 Introduction to the Process Paper survey Table Topic Discussions Outdoor Outdoor Arts, Indoor Recreation Sports + Culture + Parks Recreation + Trails Athletics Tourism
Highlights Events Improve facilities, coordination, and support “Outdoor Rec” Strategize to increase tourism and economic benefits Create connections to recreation programs Arts Incorporate arts, culture + heritage throughout the community Provide affordable access and opportunities for all ages
Highlights Indoor Rec Improve or add multi-use indoor facilities, year-round training Sports/Athletics Improve sports field condition and access Provide programs that support popular outdoor activities Programs Focus on improving programming for children and youth More drop-in and flexible programming
Highlights Parks Create links to “outdoor recreation”, improve communication and maintenance Trails Access, maintenance, quantity, connections Waterfront Improve access and facilities, connect to downtown
Tonight’s Agenda: Discussion Table Sessions • 6:30-7:00 • 7:00-7:30 • Sport, Arts, Events + Parks, Economic Health + Trails + Culture + Development Environment Wellness Heritage Report back from each table • 7:30-7:45 • Wrap-up and next steps • 7:45-8:00 •
Wrap-up + Next Steps Key Themes Next Steps • •
Key Themes • Connect recreation programs with the most popular recreational activities • Support the large number of children and youth in the community • Connect recreation programs to the “Outdoor Recreation” brand • Support events in the community, especially those that have economic benefits or fit with the Squamish lifestyle • Create opportunities for athletic training / off-season training • Develop partnerships (athletes, artists, Squamish Nation, schools…)
Key Themes • Create a parks system linked with trails and greenways • Support maintenance and access to the trails system • Develop and implement long-term visions for: • Brennan Park • Smoke Bluff Park • Training Dyke • The Spit • The Estuary and Squamish River corridor • Balance the desire for outdoor recreation with protection of sensitive environmental areas • Develop additional waterfront recreation amenities
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