2026 Johnson County Park and Recreation District Community Survey

JCPRD Strategic Plan

The 2024 JCPRD Strategic Plan (Legacy Plan), shaped by community input, is less than 50% funded. The unfunded projects are critical to long-term sustainability, equitable access, and continued excellence in Johnson County's parks and recreation system.

JCPRD must continue to meet the needs and expectations of residents as rapid growth and development continues within the county. Your feedback is essential to understanding what initiatives are most important and deserve priority. Please indicate your level of support for each of the following items. Your responses will help guide future decisions and investments in the parks and recreation system.

	Very Important	Important	Slightly Important	Not Important	Don't Know	No answer
01. Expand and improve trails and connectivity: to expand the regional Johnson County trail system to better link neighborhoods, parks, schools, and community destinations.
02. Preserve green space and environmentally sensitive lands: to protect, maintain, and restore natural resources and wildlife habitats.
03. Acquire additional parkland: to preserve green space and provide additional park and recreation opportunities through all areas of the County.
04. Invest in aging infrastructure: to maintain and update existing parks, trails, and facilities to continue providing high quality and safe amenities.
05. Enhance existing parks: to add improvements and new amenities which could include additional park shelters, natural and paved trails, playgrounds, restrooms, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
06. Increase opportunities for children and youth services: such as preschool aged care, camps, educational enrichment, and safe spaces for learning, play, and development.
07. Expand programs, amenities, and services for older adults and seniors: including active aging programs, wellness opportunities, social engagement, and accessible recreation options.
08. Provide additional historical educational opportunities: to preserve and learn about Johnson County history and historic sites and structures.
09. Expand programs that support recreation and community wellbeing: to improve physical, mental, and social health.
10. Enhance patron safety and security: to further invest in dedicated JCPRD park and facility security enhancements.

Which THREE community priorities listed in Question 1 do you think are most important for JCPRD to focus on? [Write-in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 1.]

Each item may only be selected once.

1st:
2nd:
3rd:

Q3a

A mill levy is a property tax rate JCPRD uses to fund park and recreation services. An increase to the JCPRD mill levy would provide additional funding to address needs as prioritized by the community.

The cost impact to the homeowner depends on the value of the home being assessed. For example, the median home value in Johnson County is $428,300. This homeowner pays approximately $149 per year to fund JCPRD services. Please use this information as you answer the following questions.

Understanding any additional funding dedicated to JCPRD would go towards community priorities established in JCPRD's Strategic Plan and the responses to this survey: How supportive are you of a 0.5 increase in the JCPRD mill levy which would add an additional $25 per year for a $428,300 home to support the community priorities you indicated are most important for JCPRD to focus on in Question 2?

Choose one of the following answers

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
No answer

Q3b

How supportive are you of a 1.0 increase in the JCPRD mill levy which would add an additional $50 per year for a $428,300 home to support the community priorities you indicated are most important for JCPRD to focus on in Question 2?

Choose one of the following answers

Very supportive
Somewhat supportive
Not supportive
No answer

Q3c

If you answered "somewhat supportive" or "not supportive" to either of the questions above, please check ALL the reasons why.

Select all that apply

I'm satisfied with the current level of JCPRD service without additional investment
I don't use JCPRD services
I need more information about what additional tax revenues would go towards
I cannot afford to pay additional property taxes

I am concerned that not all communities in the County would benefit equally from these investments
I do not support any increases to taxes
Other

Q3c7

Please define "Other."

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