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X's 0 <br />r i arks and Recreation Needs Assessment Experten <br />NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR STRATEGIC PLAN (2003) (2010) <br />Champaign Park District, Champaign, Illinois <br />Leisure Vision conducted a statistically valid mail/phone survey in 2003 for this community of <br />70,,000 residents. The survey was used as a key component of a strategic planning effort that IS <br />conducted by park district staff, which includes major planning for renovation and expansion of <br />outdoor and indoor programming areas, trails, aquatic facilities, theater spaces,, etc. <br />More than 800 surveys were completed through a combination of a mail/phone survey. Results <br />from the survey were divided into 5 geographic areas of the Park District. <br />As part of the study, Leisure Vision conducted a series of stakeholder interviews, focus groups, <br />and public forums to visit with key decision-makers,, partner organizations, stakeholders from the <br />public, non-profit and private sectors, and community residents to understand issues of key <br />+ + 11 +1, ; +; <br />importance 0 a 01-1 %; C Z%-,11 survey. <br />The survey focused on key issues impacting <br />customer services for the Park District,, <br />including current usage and satisfaction with <br />parks; participation in recreation activities, <br />priority programs to be developed, needs and <br />unmet needs for 29 different outdoor and <br />indoor parks and recreation facility types, etc. <br />Results from the survey were also compared to <br />Leisure Vision's national data-base of survey <br />responses from communities across the country <br />as well as Illinois communities. <br />100% <br />80% <br />60% <br />40% <br />20% <br />n o/. <br />Visitation of Parks Per Year <br />in Selected Illinois Communities <br />Compared to National Averages <br />83% 85% <br />8% — — — — — — — — <br />70% <br />F1 - - - -- - -- - - - <br />I&I 1�1 lv�l <br />R <br />Leisure Vision 2004 <br />lz:a qll� <br />Leisure Vision is currently working with the Champaign Park District on a follow-up survey. <br />"Working with Ron is a pleasure because he understands the parks and recreation services we <br />offer and can co bine that knowledge with the research expertise of his team resulting in <br />useable and meaningful data. <br />Bobbie Herakovich,, General Manager <br />BOBBIE HEIR. AKOVICH,, General Manager <br />Champaign Park District( 6 Kenwood Road <br />Champaign, Illinois 61821-4100 <br />(217) 398-2550 <br />Leisure Vision Needs Assessment Experience - 22 <br />