2026 City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey

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Including yourself, what 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 75-84
Ages 85+

Have you or any member of your household visited any parks or recreation facilities offered by the City of Gilroy during the past 12 months?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q2a

How often do you visit Gilroy parks and/or recreation facilities?

Choose one of the following answers

More than 5 times a week
2-4 times a week
Once a week
1-3 times a month
Less than once a month
Don't know
No answer

Q2b

Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Gilroy parks and recreation facilities you have visited?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Q2c

Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that you and members of your household currently use Gilroy parks and recreation facilities.

Select all that apply

Participate in a program/attend an event/league
Walk for exercise
Walk dog(s)
Play on a playground
Picnicking/family-friend gathering
Cornhole
Read a book
Hang out
Ride a bike
Run/Jog
Go swimming/use a splash pad
Watch birds/wildlife
Play non-league/program sports (basketball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, lawn bowling/Bocce)
Other

Q2c14

Please define "Other."

Q2d

Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your households from visiting City of Gilroy parks and recreation facilities more often.

Select all that apply

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
Other

Q2d13

Please define "Other."

Has your household participated in any recreation programs or activities offered by the City of Gilroy during the past 12 months?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q3a

How would you rate the overall quality of the City of Gilroy recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

From the following list, please CHECK ALL the organizations that you or members of your household have used for recreation programs and activities during the past 12 months.

Select all that apply

City of Gilroy
City of Morgan Hill
Public/private schools
Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches)
Private and non-profit youth sports (e.g., AAU)
Private clubs (e.g., YMCA, Anytime Fitness)
Homeowners association
Other

Q4x8

Please define "Other."

Q4a

If you or members of your household have used other organizations for recreation programs and activities, please CHECK ALL the following reasons as to why you do so.

Select all that apply

Quality of instructors
Newer facilities
Value of program matches the fee paid
Program times are more convenient
Offers programs that I am interested in
Closer to my home
Closer to my office
Other

Q4a8

Please define "Other."

Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that prevent you and members of your household from participating in City of Gilroy recreation programs or activities more often.

Select all that apply

Lack of quality instructors
Old and outdated facilities
Use programs offered by other agencies
I don't know what is offered
Lack of quality programs
Fees are too high
Too far from my home
Program times are not convenient
Classes are full
Program not offered
Registration is difficult
Poor customer service by staff
Lack of transportation
Lack of right program equipment
Too busy/not interested
Lack of trust in government
Language/cultural barriers
Other

Q5x18

Please define "Other."

From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the ways you learn about City of Gilroy parks, recreation facilities, programs, events, activities, and services.

Select all that apply

City activity guide
City weekly newsletter
City website
Materials at parks or recreation facilities
Conversations with recreation staff
Newspaper
Friends and neighbors
Promotions at special events
Banners at parks or City facilities
Email/Eblasts from City
Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)
Flyers

From the list above in Question 6, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities?

Each item may only be selected once.

1st:
2nd:
3rd:

Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential benefits of the City of Gilroy's parks and recreation services by circling the corresponding number.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know	No answer
01. Helps to attract new residents
02. Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood and keep kids out of trouble
03. Improves my (my household's) mental health and reduces stress
04. Improves my (my household's) physical health and fitness
05. Increases my (my household's) property value
06. Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups
07. Makes Gilroy a more desirable place to live
08. Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism
09. Preserves open space and protects the environment
10. Provides jobs/professional development for youth
11. Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/family)
12. Provides volunteer opportunities for the community
13. Enhances the beautification of Gilroy through landscape and public art

Which FOUR of the benefits from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Each item may only be selected once.

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

Please confirm you want to clear your response?