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ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY | Community Survey Responses 1,164 Survey Responses What they like There is a lot to like about LaSalle Park. Nature 47% Aesthetics Active Recreation Comfort Accessibility Size and Openness Community Kid & Family Friendliness Passive Recreation Upkeep Events/ Programming Safety Everything 31% 28% 21% 17% 14% 11% 8% 8% 6% 5% 3% 2% ALL USERS REGULAR VISITORS (Individuals who visit the park at least a few times a month) INFREQUENT VISITORS When asked what they like, respondents have a large variety of responses, and most people like multiple things about LaSalle. Many respondents enjoy the same types of things, whether they visit the park regularly or less often. However, active recreation, the accessibility of the park, and the sense of community in the park are more popular among regular visitors. 58 Imagine LaSalle: A Community Vision for Buffalo’s LaSalle Park | October 2018
Beautiful location, spread out, lots of room to bike/exercise with great views.” We love the view. For years when we had very limited access to our waterfront, LaSalle Park gave us a taste of what was possible.” LaSalle Park connects the community to water and nature. Almost half of respondents say they like to connect with nature at the park. Of the 539 responses relating to nature, 86% mention enjoying the park’s relationship to water, the lake, or the river. In addition to water, other natural features such as the cool breeze, birds, trees, grass, and greenspace are highly valued among survey respondents. Visitors come to enjoy the views and scenery of the park. A large number of respondents like that LaSalle Park is aesthetically pleasing in some way. Although waterfront views are popular among respondents (especially of sunsets), views of the city’s skyline, the Peace Bridge and Canada, and the overall beauty within the park all matter to respondents. Active recreation opportunities are a popular activity. Active recreation includes activities such as sports, swimming, playing on the playground or the splash pad, running, walking, biking, visiting the dog park or skate park, or other physical activities. Although active recreation is generally wellliked, it is even more popular among regular park users. The park feels removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. Many respondents stated that they liked how calm, quiet, peaceful, and relaxing the park is. Visitors also value the cool breeze off the lake, which makes for a comfortable place to visit during hot summer days. LaSalle Park is convenient for many visitors. When it comes to accessibility, many survey respondents like that LaSalle Park is located near their homes, which makes it convenient to use. Others like that the park is near downtown. Respondents also like the park’s connections to the Riverwalk Trail that leads south and north of the park. LaSalle is a celebration of diversity and community. Respondents value the diversity of park users. From cultural diversity to diversity of age, race, or socioeconomic status, the variety of people who use LaSalle Park is one of the park’s assets, according to respondents. The sense of community in the park and the friendliness of park visitors are also commonly cited as things respondents like about LaSalle. Imagine LaSalle: A Community Vision for Buffalo’s LaSalle Park | October 2018 59
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Imagine LaSalle A Community Vision
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Focus Group members Tuona Batchelor
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Page 7 and 8: LaSalle Park TODAY 4 4 Aerial photo
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Page 13 and 14: Amenities Baseball Skate Park Boat
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Page 25 and 26: LaSalle is a waterfront park with n
Page 27 and 28: TEN KIDS from the Belle Center took
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Page 31 and 32: The dog park is a unique asset. As
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Page 35 and 36: Enhance the park’s connection to
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Page 41 and 42: Takeaways for LaSalle Park The 606
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Page 53 and 54: Youth Photovoices Big ideas for LaS
Page 55 and 56: NIAGARA FALLS WHEATFIELD PENDLETON
Page 57: How often do you visit LaSalle Park
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Page 67 and 68: Expand and improve active recreatio
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