2020 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Town of Huntersville
2020 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Town of Huntersville
2020 Parks & Recreation Master Plan - Town of Huntersville
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Programming12 More community events/concerts & festivals6 Badminton League6 Community Garden Programs5 Adult Volleyball leagues5 Visual/Performing Arts Programs5 Open House Day @ HFFA with Olympiad4 July 4 th Fireworks display4 Adult Senior Basketball League4 More senior games programs4 First tee golf programStatistically Valid Community Survey Findings<strong>2020</strong> PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLANThe <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Huntersville</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> and <strong>Recreation</strong> Department conducted a randomlyselected household survey within the town limits to 1,300 households in January 2011.The <strong>Town</strong> had 374 surveys returned by the residents—which was a 29% return rate. Theprimary focus <strong>of</strong> this survey was to gain statistically valid survey results from thecommunity as it relates to the current delivery and the future delivery <strong>of</strong> parks andrecreation services. The survey results have a 95% confidence rate with a +/-5%accuracy. The <strong>Town</strong> also allowed residents to complete the survey online in which 130residents completed the survey to give us a total <strong>of</strong> 504 survey responses.Summary <strong>of</strong> key findings:Current <strong>Parks</strong> and <strong>Recreation</strong> Facilities and AmenitiesOne <strong>of</strong> the most consistent themes that the <strong>Town</strong> heard from the community was the needto be able to access parks via sidewalks, greenways, bike lanes or trails. The <strong>Town</strong>received more than 400 comments from survey respondents. More than 64% <strong>of</strong> therespondents could not safely walk or bike to a <strong>Town</strong> park. Some <strong>of</strong> the most active parksare within a mile <strong>of</strong> large communities but have no sidewalks or trails to connect thosecommunities to the park. The survey also confirmed what we knew from traffic countsand usage that we currently track. More than 81% <strong>of</strong> respondents use a town park orfacility. We also heard that certain amenities within parks are over-used and the generalpublic has a hard time gaining access to some <strong>of</strong> those amenities.Future <strong>Parks</strong> and <strong>Recreation</strong> Facilities and AmenitiesAMENITIES WITHIN A PARKWhat type <strong>of</strong> amenities would you like to see developed in town parks? (top 10).Hiking/Fitness trails (51%) Splash Pad/spraygrounds (23%)Greenways (46%) Botanical Garden areas (23%)Paved trails within a park (32%) Water Features (ponds, lakes, etc.) (21%)Amphitheater/bandstand (26%) Miniature Golf (22%)Dog <strong>Parks</strong> (26%) Par 3 Golf Course (19%)………………………………………………………………………………………………………NOVEMBER 7, 201122
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