2026 City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Community Survey (Open-Participation)

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Dear Santa Barbara Resident,

The City of Santa Barbara is developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide priorities and investments for years to come. As part of this effort, we are conducting a community survey to understand what is working well, what could be improved, and what should be prioritized in the future. Your response matters! The City manages parks, beaches, open spaces and trails, sports fields and courts, playgrounds, swimming pools, community and recreation centers, community gardens, and other public spaces. We also provide recreation programs, camps, classes, community events, and activities for people of all ages and abilities. Whether you use these places and programs frequently, occasionally, or not at all, we want to hear from you. After completing the survey, you may enter a drawing for a chance to win a $500 prepaid Visa gift card.

ETC Institute, an independent research firm, is conducting the survey on the City’s behalf. Your individual responses will remain confidential. Once analyzed, the results will be available in a summary report and presented to City Council.

If you have questions about the survey, please contact Ryan Murray, ETC Institute Project Manager, at 913-254-4598 or Ryan.Murray@etcinstitute.com. Thank you for helping us plan a parks and recreation system that reflects the needs and priorities of the Santa Barbara community.

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Please complete this survey with ALL household members in mind. Counting yourself, what age groups are in your household?

Select all that apply

Under age 5
Ages 5-9
Ages 10-14
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-24
Ages 25-34
Ages 35-44
Ages 45-54
Ages 55-64
Ages 65-79
Ages 80+

How often do you or household members visit the City's parks, beaches, trails, or recreation facilities?

Choose one of the following answers

Daily
Several times per week
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Rarely or never
No answer

Q2a

How would you rate the overall quality of the City's parks and/or recreation facilities?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Q2b

How do you and household members typically access the City's parks and recreation facilities?

Choose one of the following answers

Drive
Carpool
Walk
Bike
Public transportation
Other
No answer

Q2b6

Please define "Other."

Q2c

Please CHECK ALL the reasons you and household members visit or use the City's parks and/or recreation facilities.

Select all that apply

Beach or ocean recreation
Biking or cycling
Casual sports or games
Community events or cultural activities
Dog walking or off-leash activities
Fitness, exercise, dance, or movement
Indoor recreation or classes
Nature appreciation or gardening
Organized sports (e.g., leagues)
Picnics, BBQs, or outdoor gatherings
Playgrounds or informal play
Private events (e.g., weddings, birthdays)
Relaxing or leisure activities
Skateboarding or wheeled sports
Spending time with friends or family
Summer and school-year camps
Swimming or pool activities
Volunteering
Walking, hiking, or jogging
Other

Q2c20

Please define "Other."

Q2d

Please CHECK ALL the reasons that limit or prevent you or household members from visiting or using the City's parks and/or recreation facilities – or from using them MORE OFTEN.

Select all that apply

Do not feel safe
Do not feel welcomed or accommodated
Equipment does not meet my needs
Facilities are old or outdated
Fees are too high or lack of financial assistance
Hours or schedules do not meet my needs
Lack of ADA accessibility
Lack of desired features or amenities
Lack of parking
Lack of restrooms
Lack of transportation
Language, cultural, or age barriers
Not aware of available parks or facilities
Parks/facilities are not well maintained
Prefer parks or facilities from other providers
Too far from home
No limitations
Other

Q2d18

Please define "Other."

How often do you or household members participate in or attend programs, events, or activities offered by the City's Parks and Recreation Department?

Choose one of the following answers

Daily
Several times per week
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Rarely or never
No answer

Q3a

How would you rate the overall quality of Parks and Recreation programs, events, and/or activities?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Q3b

Please CHECK ALL the Parks and Recreation programs, events, and/or activities you and household members participate in or attend.

Select all that apply

Adapted programs and inclusion services
Aquatic programs or classes
Community events (e.g., free concerts)
Recreation Afterschool Program (RAP)
Senior enrichment (e.g., Chess Club)
Social services (e.g., food distribution)
Sports and fitness programs and classes
Summer or school-year camps
Volunteer opportunities
Other

Q3b10

Please define "Other."

Q3c

Please CHECK ALL the reasons that limit or prevent you or household members from participating in Parks and Recreation programs, events, and/or activities – or from participating MORE OFTEN.

Select all that apply

Do not feel safe
Do not feel welcomed or accommodated
Fees are too high
I am too busy
I attend programs offered by other providers
I don't know what is offered
Lack of disability access (ADA)
Lack of programs for my age or life stage
Lack of programs that interest me
Lack of quality instructors
Language or communication barriers
Programs/classes are full
Program/class times are inconvenient
Programs do not meet my cultural needs
Programs too far away/transportation issues
Registration is difficult
No barriers
Other

Q3c18

Please define "Other."

Please rate your satisfaction with City facilities and programs.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	Don't Know	No answer
01. Variety of parks and amenities
02. Convenience of park locations
03. Condition of parks and amenities (cleanliness and maintenance)
04. Variety of recreation facilities (e.g., pools, skate parks, basketball courts)
05. Convenience of recreation facility locations (e.g., pools, skate parks, basketball courts)
06. Condition of recreation facilities (cleanliness and maintenance)
07. Condition of walking/hiking trails (cleanliness and maintenance)
08. Condition of playgrounds (cleanliness and maintenance)
09. Safety at parks and recreation facilities
10. Variety of special events
11. Quality of special events
12. Variety of recreation programming
13. Quality of recreation programming
14. Ease of registering for programs
15. Quality of customer service from parks and recreation employees
16. Affordability of programs and services
17. Access to facilities and programs for people of all ages and abilities

Q4a

Which FOUR of the benefits listed in Question 4 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and your household?

Each item may only be selected once.

1st Choice:
2nd Choice:
3rd Choice:
4th Choice:

Please confirm you want to clear your response?