Toggle navigation 2026 City of Helena Parks and Recreation Community Survey Language: English - English English - English Español - Spanish default idbkp 18 18 IPGL Location data from IP: IP address Country Region City Latitude Longitude Postal code Time zone Q1 Including yourself, how many people in your household are... 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 65-74: Ages 75+: Q2 Have you or any member of your household visited any City of Helena parks and/or recreation facilities during the past 12 months? Yes No No answer Q2a Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL City of Helena parks and recreation facilities you have visited? Excellent Good Fair Poor No answer Q2b What are the reasons that you and members of your household visit City of Helena parks and/or recreation facilities? Attending events or festivals Children's play (playgrounds) Swimming or water play Exercise (walking, jogging, biking, fitness) Social gatherings or picnics Organized sports or recreation programs Relaxing or enjoying nature Multi-use pathways Walking pets or visiting dog park They are conveniently located Other Q2b11 Please define "Other." Q3 Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your household from visiting City of Helena parks and recreation facilities more often. Do not feel safe using parks/facilities Lack of amenities we want to use Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility Lack of parking to access parks/facilities Lack of restrooms Lack of shade Lack of transportation Language/cultural barriers Not aware of parks' or facilities' locations Parks/facilities are not well maintained Too far from our home Use parks/facilities in other cities/county (write-in) Other Q3x13 Please define "Other." Q4 From the following list, please CHECK ALL the ways you learn about City of Helena parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events. Recreation activity brochure City/Parks and Recreation website Materials at parks or recreation facilities Conversations with City staff Newspaper Word of mouth Promotions at special events Banners Emails Social media Flyers Other Q4x12 Please define "Other." Q5 From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events? Each item may only be selected once. 1st: Please choose... 01. Recreation activity brochure 02. City/Parks and Recreation website 03. Materials at parks or recreation facilities 04. Conversations with City staff 05. Newspaper 06. Word of mouth 07. Promotions at special events 08. Banners 09. Emails 10. Social media 11. Flyers 12. Other 99. None 2nd: Please choose... 01. Recreation activity brochure 02. City/Parks and Recreation website 03. Materials at parks or recreation facilities 04. Conversations with City staff 05. Newspaper 06. Word of mouth 07. Promotions at special events 08. Banners 09. Emails 10. Social media 11. Flyers 12. Other 99. None 3rd: Please choose... 01. Recreation activity brochure 02. City/Parks and Recreation website 03. Materials at parks or recreation facilities 04. Conversations with City staff 05. Newspaper 06. Word of mouth 07. Promotions at special events 08. Banners 09. Emails 10. Social media 11. Flyers 12. Other 99. None 4th: Please choose... 01. Recreation activity brochure 02. City/Parks and Recreation website 03. Materials at parks or recreation facilities 04. Conversations with City staff 05. Newspaper 06. Word of mouth 07. Promotions at special events 08. Banners 09. Emails 10. Social media 11. Flyers 12. Other 99. None Q6 From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the organizations that you or members of your household have used for recreation and sports activities during the last 12 months. Helena Parks, Recreation, and Open Lands Department Neighboring cities Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) Private and non-profit youth sports Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness) Private schools/charter schools Private summer camps Public schools YMCA Other Q6x2 Neighboring cites: Which one(s)? Q6x10 Please define "Other." Q7 Has your household participated in any programs or events offered by the City of Helena during the past 12 months? Yes No No answer Q7a How would you rate the overall quality of City of Helena programs or events in which your household has participated? Excellent Good Fair Poor No answer Q7b What are the reasons that you and members of your household participate in City of Helena programs or events? Improve health and fitness Children's activities (sports, camps, classes) Spend time with family or friends Meet new people or socialize Fun or entertainment Learn new skills or hobbies Other Q7b7 Please define "Other." Q8 Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your household from participating in City of Helena programs more often. Classes are full Do not feel safe participating Fees are too high I don't know what is offered Lack of quality instructors Lack of quality programs Lack of right program equipment Lack of transportation Language/cultural barriers Old and outdated facilities Online registration is not user friendly Poor customer service by staff Program not offered Program times are not convenient Registration is difficult Too far from our home Too busy/not interested Use programs of other agencies Other Q8x19 Please define "Other." Q9 Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning some potential benefits of City of Helena parks, facilities, and recreation programs or events. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 01. Improves my (my household's) mental health and reduces stress Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 02. Improves my (my household's) physical health and fitness Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 03. Increases my (my household's) property value Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 04. Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 05. Makes Helena a more desirable place to live Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 06. Positively impacts economic/business development Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 07. Preserves and protects the environment Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 08. Provides jobs/professional development for youth Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 09. Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/family) Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer 10. Provides volunteer opportunities for the community Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know No answer Previous Next Resume later Please confirm you want to clear your response? Exit and clear survey Resume later Exit and clear survey