2026 Shaler Township Indoor Recreation Center Feasibility Survey

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Earlier this year, Shaler Township adopted a completed Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It included a feasibility study for a potential indoor recreation/program center at Kiwanis Park, however, the plan did not make a final decision to construct or operate a new facility. Instead, the plan recommended that the Township conduct a statistically valid survey to better understand whether residents support funding construction and ongoing operations.

The feasibility study considered community input, market conditions, operational needs, and physical constraints at Kiwanis Park. Based on that analysis, the plan identified a right-sized facility concept of approximately 20,000 square feet. The potential facility could include:

• Multi-purpose activity space - Flexible meeting and event space capable of holding up to approximately 300 people, with the ability to divide into smaller rooms for multiple activities at the same time.

• Covered outdoor meeting space - Sheltered outdoor space capable of holding approximately 60 people.

• Warming kitchen - A space to warm and serve food in support of events, rentals, and programs.

• Multi-activity court - A flexible indoor recreation area that could support activities such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball, fitness programs, and other scheduled recreation uses.

The facility would follow a program center model. This means the spaces would primarily be used for scheduled programs, rentals, classes, meetings, and community events.

The estimated total project cost ranges from approximately $16 million to $20 million. Financing construction is estimated to require a 0.6-mill tax increase, which would equal approximately $81 annually for the average residential property in Shaler Township.

If the facility is built, it would also have annual operating costs for staffing, utilities, maintenance, cleaning, scheduling, and program administration. Depending on the level of Township funding provided for operations, the estimated annual tax impact for the average residential property would range from approximately $8 to $21 in addition to the construction cost.

In total, the estimated annual tax increase would range from approximately $89 to $102 annually for the average residential property.

Would you support or oppose a millage increase to help fund construction of a new community recreation center at Kiwanis Park?

Choose one of the following answers

Strongly support
Somewhat support
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Not sure
No answer

Q1a

If you answered "strongly support" or "somewhat support" to question 1, what are the primary reasons?

Select all that apply

I believe the facility would provide year-round recreation opportunities that Shaler does not currently have
I believe the facility would provide expanded options for seniors, adults, teens, and families
I believe the facility would create a better community gathering space for events, rentals, and programs
I believe the facility would strengthen Kiwanis Park as the Township's central recreation destination
I believe the facility would improve quality of life and make Shaler more attractive to current and future residents
I or someone in my household would personally use the facility
Other

Q1a7

Please define "Other."

Q1b

If you answered "strongly oppose", "somewhat oppose", or "not sure" to question 1, what are the primary reasons?

Select all that apply

I do not support a Township tax increase for this project
I am concerned about the long-term operating costs or annual Township subsidy that may be required
I believe the Township should address other community priorities first
I do not believe the proposed facility would provide enough benefit to me or my household
The proposed facility is too small or does not include the spaces or functions I would want
The proposed facility is too large or includes spaces or functions I do not support
I feel the impact on Kiwanis Park will be too great
I need more information before deciding
Other

Q1b9

Please define "Other."

Which approach would you most prefer for operating a potential indoor recreation/program center at Kiwanis Park?

Choose one of the following answers

Mostly publicly funded/low user fees - Operating costs would be funded primarily through the Township budget with low fees for residents. (Estimated tax impact: Approximately .15 mills increase/$ 21 annually per household.)
Shared public funding and user fees - Operating costs would be funded through a mix of the Township budget and program revenue, with moderate fees for residents. (Estimated tax impact: Approximately .10 mills increase/$16 annually per household.)
Lower public funding/higher facility-generated revenue - A greater share of operating costs would be covered through program fees, reducing the amount of annual public funding needed. (Estimated tax impact: Approximately .05 mills increase/$8 annually per household.)
Not sure/Need more information
No answer

If the proposed community recreation center is built, how often would you or someone in your household expect to use it for programs, activities, fitness, recreation, or community events?

Choose one of the following answers

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Never
Not sure
No answer

If the proposed community recreation center is built, how likely would you or someone in your household be to rent space for a private event, meeting, birthday party, family gathering, graduation party, shower, or similar use?

Choose one of the following answers

Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely
Not at all likely
Not sure
It would depend on pricing
No answer

Counting yourself, which 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 65-74
Ages 75+

With which gender do you identify most?

Choose one of the following answers

Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to disclose
No answer

Q6x4

Please self-describe:

What is your total annual household income?

Choose one of the following answers

Under $50,000
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
No answer

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