2026 Lexington Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey

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Think about any indoor and/or outdoor recreation in which you and members of your household engage. Please check all of the organizations you and members of your household use for indoor and/or outdoor recreation.

Lexington Parks and Recreation
Public/Parochial/Private schools
Faith Community/Religious Organization
Private Sports Leagues
YMCA
Parks/Facilities outside Fayette County
Boys/Girls Club
Homeowners Association Facilities
Private Health/Fitness Clubs or Classes
Private Country Clubs
College/University Facilities
Other
None of the above

Q1x12

Please define "Other."

How many times have you or members of your household visited city-owned parks, trails, and/or recreation facilities in the past 12 months?

More than 15
11-15
6-10
5 or fewer
None
No answer

Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of city-owned parks, trails or recreation facilities you have visited?

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

How many programs, activities, classes or special events offered by Lexington Parks and Recreation have you or your members of your household participated in over the past 12 months?

More than 15
11-15
6-10
5 or fewer
None
No answer

Overall, how would you rate the quality of Lexington Parks and Recreation programs, activities, classes, or special events you and members of your household have participated in?

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Which ways do you prefer to learn about the programs, activities, and special events offered by Lexington Parks and Recreation?

LFUCG/Parks and Recreation website
Parks & Recreation Monthly Email Newsletter
Facebook
Instagram
Program Flyers/Registration Forms
Parks & Recreation booth/table at events/programs
Word of mouth from friends/family/neighbors
Radio Stations
Local TV news stations
Family resource/event websites
Cell or Mobile Phone text messages
Councilmember Newsletter
Neighborhood Association Newsletter
Other

Q6x14

Please define "Other."

What is the MAXIMUM DISTANCE you would be willing to travel to Lexington Parks and Recreation facilities that provide the programs and activities that are most important to you and your household?

1 mile (20-minute walk; approximately 6 to 8 minutes biking/driving)
2 miles (40-minute walk; approximately 8 to 15 minutes biking/driving)
3 to 5 miles (60 to 120-minute walk; approximately 15 to 30 minutes biking/driving)
Don't know or not sure
No answer

Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons you or you or members of your household do not participate in programs, activities, classes or events offered by Lexington Parks & Recreation.

Do not know what is being offered
Too expensive
Days/times are not convenient
Too far from home or lack transportation
Not accessible for people with disabilities
Poor experience(s) in the past
Registration is difficult
Prefer location in neighboring cities
Programs are not relevant
Prefer programs by others
Other
There are no barriers to participation

Q8x11

Please define "Other."

Please rate your satisfaction with the following EXISTING FACILITIES/AMENITIES that are currently provided by Lexington Parks & Recreation Department?

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	Don't Know	No answer
01. Aquatic Facilities - Outdoor
02. Archery Range
03. Basketball Courts - Outdoor
04. Recreation Centers/Indoor Gymnasiums
05. Disc Golf Courses
06. Dog Parks/Dog Lots
07. Equestrian Facilities
08. Fields - Outdoor, Diamond (Baseball, Softball, etc.)
09. Fields - Outdoor, Rectangular (Soccer, Football, etc.)
10. Futsal Courts - Outdoor
11. Fitness Equipment - Indoor
12. Outdoor Fitness Equipment
13. Mountain Bike Trails
14. Natural Areas Parks (Raven Run, McConnell Springs, etc.)
15. Picnic Shelters & Areas (Tables, Grills, etc.)
16. Playgrounds
17. Outdoor Tennis Courts
18. Outdoor Pickleball Courts
19. Restrooms in Parks
20. Senior Centers
21. Skate Parks and Skate Spots
22. Spraygrounds
23. Trails - Paved, Shared Use (Bicycle and Pedestrian)
24. Trails - Unpaved Walking and Hiking
25. Visual/Performing Centers (Artworks, Pam Miller Downtown Art Center)
26. Moondance Amphitheater
27. Volleyball Courts - Asphalt/Paved or Sand
28. Condition of Historic Buildings in parks
29. Other

Q9x29

Please define "Other."

Q10

Which FOUR amenities from the list in Question 9 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Each item may only be selected once.

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

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