hearst park improvement survey presentation
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Friends of Hearst Park Community Survey
Survey Par6culars
• Developed by Friends of Hearst Park • Distributed to the community predominately via community listservs in August/September 2014
• 459 total responses
How close is your residence to Hearst Park?
Do you have any of the following?
Children at Hearst
How oHen do you use Hearst Park?
a month
a year Several 6mes a week
How do you currently use the park?
49
36
36
24
20
16
15
11
7
6
4
0 50 100 150 200 250
Playground
Child field sport
Walking
Tennis
Dog walking
Other recrea6on in fields/natural spaces
Don't use the park
Jogging
Adult field sport
Community Center
Other
Count Percent
Are there exis6ng aspects of the park you would like to see improved or repaired?
36
27
26
22
20
18
18
14
13
7
0 50 100 150 200 250
Fields
Natural walkway connec6ng Idaho
Tree care
Playgrounds
Tennis courts
Water run-‐off
Community Center
Other
None
Basketball court
Count Percent
Would you be interested in exploring whether the DC DOT would be able to transfer the Idaho
Street right-‐of-‐way to DPR so it could be incorporated into Hearst Park?
The Council is considering alloca6ng funds for a pool in Ward 3. Would you support the placement of the pool at Hearst Park?
Yes 71% No 19% Other 8%
If you indicated that something needs improvement or repair, please explain:
40
38
24
20
17
13
10
10
9
9
8
8
0 10 20 30 40
Improve lower field grass/turf
Add playground shade
Fix drainage/water run-‐off
Improve tennis court (repair and tree debris
Improve/repair playground
Tree maintenance (esp dead trees)
Prohibit dogs on fields/add dog area
Improve landscaping
Repair natural walkway off Idaho
Fix or remove dangerous round swing in
Add pool
Improve/expand rec center
If you indicated that something needs improvement or repair, please explain: (cont.)
7 7 6 6 5 5 5
3 3 2 2 2 2
0 10 20 30 40
Repair and improve availability of bathrooms Do not add pool Improve ligh6ng
Add water feature to playground Improve trash pick-‐up system
Do not add astroturf Keep space natural
Mosquito abatement Add security
Add/improve sea6ng Add track/path for jogging/biking
Fix problems with 37th Street walkway Do not use Idaho right-‐of-‐way for dog park
Please describe what you would most like to see the DC government do to maintain or improve Hearst Park:
100 28
24 21
15 14 13 13 10 9 7 6 6 6 6 5 5
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Pool Lower field improvements/maintenance
Keep and maintain green space More shade for playground
No pool Keep grass turf
Dog park Install ar6ficial turf
Befer drainage, erosion control Splash-‐ or sprayground
Expanded rec center Use/improve Idaho right-‐of-‐way Natural walkway improvements
Jogging/biking path/track Befer more accessible bathrooms
More classes at rec center Playground improvements/expansion
Please describe what you would most like to see the DC government do to maintain or improve Hearst Park: (cont.)
Item Count Lap pool 4 Outdoor fitness equipment 4 Better tennis courts 4 On-site parking/traffic minimized 4 More seating/shelter 4 Baseball diamond 3 Lighting improvements 3 More coordination between school and park 3 More diversified offerings 3 Fencing 3 Snack bar 3 Safety improvements 2 No dog park 2 Community sign-up board 2 Water fountains that work in winter 2
Item Count Slides/zipline or climbing feature on large slope 2 Better signage 2 Bike racks/share 2 More or solar-compacting trash cans 2 Community garden 2 New/shaded bleachers 2 Expanded pool and rec center hours 2 Ramp at end of Springland Ln 2 Enforcement of rules re: dogs 2 If pool, ensure space has a winter use 2 BBQ grills 2 Do not use Idaho right-of-way as dog park 2