EAST LIONS PARK REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY RESULTS Summer 2016 Q1: Your Age? Q2: Your home Postal Code? Respondents all came from the N5W area which is the area immediately surrounding the park.
Q3: How can we make East Lions Park better? Tell us how you would like to use the redeveloped park. All responses were analyzed and grouped based on the theme they addressed: Active, Passive, Indoor, Seniors, Community, Washrooms, Accessibility. Responses could be grouped under several different themes depending on topics addressed. Examples are provided. PASSIVE ACTIVE INDOOR SENIORS COMMUNITY WASHROOMS EXAMPLES Shade trees; shaded areas; covered area for shade; picnic area for families; lots of garbage containers; picnic tables with checkers on them; covered shelter with tables Keep baseball diamonds and soccer fields; more garbage s for dog walkers and soccer fields; off leash dog park; shaded swing set; spongy play pad; build basketball court; outdoor walking path around park; tennis courts; outdoor washroom with attached concession; build better splash pad; skating rink in winter walking path in summer; more playground equipment; keep outdoor pool; night time courtyard; build community centre elsewhere, leave green space; larger jungle gym; shaded play areas Swimming/ pool; walking track; computer classes; fitness classes; 12 month use; indoor activities for children; water aerobics; community kitchen cooking classes; spectrum classes; rooms to rent Options for seniors health and wellness; seniors come to meet other seniors; safety for seniors lights; place all ages can enjoy; take grandchildren to park; older adults during day, children during evenings; activities geared to adults; marked walking distances; seniors swimming and exercise time Canada Day Activities; community food hub; space for scouts/guides; public art; green space for the community to enjoy; a gathering place for the neighbourhood; movie nights on the lawn; more events fringe festival; spectrum classes; vibrant community to grow with Universal change room terrible plan; separate male/female washrooms ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair accessible swing 2 Number of mentions 26 64 27 15 26 3
Q4: There are several options for redeveloping the park from a more passive park to a more active park. What would you like to see?
Q5: Choose three features you would most like to see in a redeveloped East Lions Park
*Other: Opportunities for youth Basketball court, tennis and skating rink could all be one All of the above Indoor pool Splash pad (10) Market with fresh produce Dog friendly Shaded play equipment Library Community garden Wheelchair accessible swing Social space, art/performance area Q6: Name your favourite park activity. What is the coolest thing you could imagine doing in East Lions Park? Top 10 words: Feature Percentage Occurrence Walking 19% 19 Swimming 19 % 19 Play 18 % 18 Park 14 % 14 Indoor 13 % 13 Picnic 8 % 8 Splash Pad 7 % 7 Outdoor Skating 6 % 6 Activities 6 % 6 Year Round 5 % 5 Responses were analyzed and grouped based on themes. Responses could be grouped under several different themes depending on topics addressed. Examples are provided. PASSIVE ACTIVE EXAMPLES Picnic area; place to relax; get away from city noise; enjoy nature; reading; beautiful park to walk in; visit library; chess and checker tables outside; Swimming; swim year round; splash pad; outdoor skating; children s sports; tree canopy walk; basketball; walking; soccer; wall climbing; INDOOR Indoor swimming; aquafit classes; community classes; 12 Number of mentions 15 54
SENIORS COMMUNITY / EVENTS FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES SAFETY Bird watching, relaxing with grandkids; taking grandchildren for picnics; area for seniors to meet and make new friends; Watching movies outside with neighbours and friends; space to foster community involvement; connecting with neighbours; community based activities; meet new friends; community building offering year round gatherings; Awesome when Canada day fireworks held in park; art/music festival; stage play; movies at night; family reunions; small performance area; Canada celebrations Family picnic area; children s sports; splash pad for kids none in area; playing with my children; relaxing with grandkids Shade so swings aren t so hot from sun; safe place to play; clean safe place to be; walking and being safe; kids can play on playground safely; tranquil shaded place to walk with water features. 4 20 16 8 6