2026 City of Rocky River Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment

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

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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+

Have you or any member of your household visited any Rocky River Recreation parks and/or recreation facilities during the past 12 months?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q2a

Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the Rocky River Recreation facilities and parks you have visited?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your household from visiting Rocky River Recreation parks and recreation facilities more often.

Select all that apply

Use parks/facilities in other cities/county
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
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
Other

Q3x13

Please define "Other."

From the following list, please CHECK ALL the ways you learn about Rocky River Recreation facilities, parks, programs, and events.

Select all that apply

Rocky River Recreation website (rockyriverohio.gov/rec)
Materials at parks or recreation facilities
Conversations with City staff
Conversations with City Council members
Word of mouth
Promotions at special events
Yard signs
Emails
Rec Dept. e-newsletter
Social media
Flyers
Newspapers (digital or printed)
Other

Q4x13

Please define "Other."

From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation facilities, parks, programs, and events?

Each item may only be selected once.

1st:
2nd:
3rd:

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.

Select all that apply

Rocky River Recreation
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
State/County offerings
Public schools
YMCA
Other

Q6x2

Neighboring cities - Which one(s)?

Q6x10

Please define "Other."

Has your household participated in any programs or events offered by Rocky River Recreation during the past 12 months?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q7a

How would you rate the overall quality of the Rocky River Recreation programs or events in which your household has participated?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your household from participating in Rocky River Recreation programs more often.

Select all that apply

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."

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning some potential benefits of Rocky River Recreation's facilities, parks 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
02. Improves my (my household's) physical health and fitness
03. Increases my (my household's) property value
04. Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups
05. Makes Rocky River a more desirable place to live
06. Positively impacts economic/business development
07. Preserves open space and protects the environment
08. Provides jobs/professional development for youth
09. Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/family)
10. Provides volunteer opportunities for the community

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