This online survey will consist of questions covering issues about "barriers" to community recreation, structured and non-structured recreational opportunities, and any needs not being met for both youths and adults to ensure a high quality of life. We, as a department of the City, hope to use the results of this survey to better understand what we can do for the residents of Great Falls in developing a Recreation Plan. Recommendations will be made to the City if deemed reasonable.

We invite all residents of Great Falls and the surrounding areas of any age to take this survey; especially those who feel there is a certain recreation program or facility that is missing. We are open to any kind of feedback regarding this.

We hope to have as many people complete this survey as possible. There are twenty-three questions and the survey should take a few minutes to complete.

Thank you!
City of Great Falls
Park and Recreation Department

1. What is your gender?
Male
Female
2. What is your age?
18 or younger
19-24
25-34
35-49
50-64
65 and over
3. What is the total number of people in your household 18 or younger?

4. What is the number of people in your household 19 or older?

5. Specify which zip code you live in

6. All of the following are included in the city's definition of "park." What existing recreation facilities do you currently use? Check all that apply.
Athletic Fields
Basketball Courts
BMX Track
Boat Launch
City Golf Courses
Civic Center
Community Rec Center
Electric City Water Park
Jaycee Pool
Natatorium
Paved Trails
Picnic Shelters
Playgrounds
Skate Park
Spray Parks
Tennis Courts
Unpaved Trails
Visitor's Center
Wadsworth Park
Water Tower Pool
Other
Please list other:

7. How many times a month do you visit a local park?
Never
Less than once a month
Once a month
Every other week
Every week or so
8. How do you travel to the local park(s) (check all that apply)?
Car
Walk
Bicycle
9. Would you describe Great Falls as ...
Having enough Park and Recreation programs and facilities?
In need of more Park and Recreation programs?
In need of more Park and Recreation facilities?
In need of more of both, Park and Recreation programs and facilities?
10. Please check any of the following facilities you would like to see added to the city of Great Falls:
Bicycle Lanes (on streets)
Community Gardens
Environmental Education
Public Football Fields
Hiking/Walking Trails
Outdoor Volleyball Courts
Street Hockey Courts
Great Falls has adequate recreational facilities.
Please list other:

11. To provide additional Recreational opportunities for the City, would you be willing to (check all that apply):
Donate land to the City
Donate money to buy land
Sell land to the City
Establish a Park District through voter approval
Contribute to either private or public funding
Pay a user fee for the use of the facilities




Indicate if any of the following should be a priority to the City:
Open space, parks, green areas, and trees
High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority Not Needed

Adult Dances

Arts & Crafts/Hobbies

Baseball

Basketball

Bicycling

Bus Events/Trips & Tours

Camping

Dance Classes

Environmental Education
High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority Not Needed

Fishing

Fitness Classes

Football

Golf Lessons

Gymnastics

Handball

Healing Arts

Hiking/Walking

Horseshoes

Ice Skating
High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority Not Needed

In-Line Skating

Kayaking/Canoeing

Martial Arts

Music Concerts

Playground Programs

Rugby

Skateboarding

Skiing/Cross Country Skiing

Soccer

Softball
High Priority Medium Priority Low Priority Not Needed

Street Hockey

Swimming Lessons

Teen Dances

Teen Programs

Tennis

Toddler/Preschool Programs

Track & Field

Youth Programs

Volleyball
Please list other:

12. Please check any of the following existing recreational facilities you would like to see improved or repaired: (Please include comments if you like)
Athletic Fields
Basketball Courts
Civic Center
Community Recreation Center
Paved Trails
Picnic Shelters
Playgrounds
Swimming Pools
Tennis Courts
Unpaved Trails
Visitor's Center
Other
Please list other:

Comments of specific improvements or repairs?

13. Are you wanting additional Youth/Adult sports leagues
Yes
No
If yes, please specify which sports for either youth or adults.

14. What kind of events would you like for Great Falls to host in the future?

15. Do you feel you are currently receiving adequate information relative to recreation programs?
Yes
Uncertain
No
16. How do you get your information about Park and Recreation programs in Great Falls? (Check all that apply)
Brochures
Posters
Park and Recreation Newsletter
Radio
School Handouts
Television
Tribune
Web Page
Word of Mouth
Other
17. Additional Comments?

18. Please check all programs and community events that you have attended or participated in sponsored by Great Falls Parks and Recreation
Liquid Rock
Ice Breaker Road Race
Annual Kids' Fishing Day
Summer Camps for Youth
Pet and Doll Parade
Easter Egg Hunt
Riverfest
Boating
Harvest Thunder Triathlon
City Band Summer Concerts
Fun in the Sun Days
Junior Golf Lessons
Basketball (Adult)
Volleyball (Adult)
Softball (Adult)
Golf (Adult)
Tennis (Adult)
Other
19. Please list other:

20. Please check all programs and community events that you have attended or participated in sponsored by an outside organization.
4-H
4th of July Parade
Adult Softball
Alive at 5
AYSO
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Bluegrass Festival
Blues and Brews
Boys and Girls Club
Boys and Girls Scouts
Broadway Plays
Car Shows
Center Stage
Children's Museum
Christmas Stroll
CMR Art Show
Frozen Explosion
Fur Ball
GF Symphony Orchestra
Giant Springs Events
Great Falls Farmers Market
Great Falls Voyagers
Harvest Howl
Heisey Youth Center
High School Athletic Events
History Museum
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Events
Little Leagues
Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts Events
Margarita Meltdown
Mayfaire
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
PULSE Events
Salvation Army
Shakespeare in the Park
Star Parties
State Fair/Rodeo
Thunderbolt Soccer Club
Trap and Skeet Club
University of Great Falls Athletic Events
Ursuline Center
Wine and Food Festival
YMCA
Other
(We apologize if we did not list an event. Please list any in the space below) Other:

21. The City of Great Falls is very conscious of the budget constraints that we are facing and looking to new funding sources to keep the high quality of life for our citizens. We would welcome input into how the City can continue to fund the wonderful amenities that we know have and also to improve and expand our recreational opportunities so that we may encourage new families to live in our dynamic city. Please list any ideas you may have.

22. Additional Comments?

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