2026 New Castle County Survey

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Please complete this survey with ALL household members in mind. Counting 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 65-79
Ages 80+

During a typical year, do you or anyone in your household visit the parks or recreation facilities managed by New Castle County Parks and Recreation?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q2a

Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the New Castle County parks and facilities you have visited?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Please CHECK ALL the following barriers to you or your household's visitation of parks and facilities offered by New Castle County Parks and Recreation.

Select all that apply

Rental fees are too high/lack of financial assistance
Not conveniently located
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
Lack of transportation
Lack of ADA accessibility
Lack of restrooms
Not aware of the parks or facilities
Operating hours are not convenient
Lack of time to visit parks or facilities
Lack of interest in visiting
Parks or facilities are not well maintained
Parks or facilities are old or outdated
Parks or facilities lack the amenities we want
Language barriers
Cultural barriers
Age barriers
Poor customer service by staff
Use other city, state, or private facilities
Feel unsafe
Other

Q3x20

Please define "Other."

Do you or anyone in your household participate in any recreational programs offered by New Castle County Parks and Recreation?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q4a

How would you rate the overall quality of the programs provided by New Castle County Parks and Recreation that you and members of your household have participated in?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Please indicate which of the following items are barriers to you or your household's participation in New Castle County Parks and Recreation programming.

Select all that apply

Classes are full
Not aware of the programs offered
Lack the time to participate in programs
Lack of quality programs
Lack of transportation
Language barriers
Cultural barriers
Age barriers
Lack of parking to access programs
Prefer individual activities
Prefer virtual programming
Fees are too high/lack of financial assistance
Program instructors are not effective
Registration is difficult
Program timing is not convenient
Not interested in the types of programming offered
Not conveniently located
Use other public or private programs
Other

Q5x19

Please define "Other."

Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know	No answer
01. Continued investment in parks and recreation is important to the County’s future
02. I feel welcome and included when using New Castle County parks, recreation facilities, or programs
03. I live within a reasonable distance of a park, trail, or recreation facility
04. Maintaining existing parks and recreation facilities should remain a County priority
05. New Castle County provides parks and recreation opportunities for residents of all ages
06. New Castle County provides recreation opportunities for residents of all abilities
07. Parks and recreation amenities help New Castle County attract and retain residents, families, and businesses
08. Parks and recreation facilities are well maintained
09. Parks and recreation facilities contribute to the value and attractiveness of neighborhoods
10. Parks and recreation opportunities help residents maintain their physical health
11. Parks and recreation opportunities support residents’ mental health and overall well-being
12. Parks and recreation programs meet the needs of residents
13. Parks and recreation programs provide positive opportunities for children and teens
14. Parks and recreation services are an important use of County resources
15. Parks and recreation services are available for residents of all abilities
16. Parks and recreation services improve the overall quality of life in New Castle County
17. Parks and recreation services provide affordable opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable to many residents
18. Parks, facilities, and recreation programs strengthen residents’ sense of community
19. Parks, trails, and recreation facilities make New Castle County a more desirable place to live

How do you find out about programs and facilities offered by the New Castle County Parks and Recreation?

Select all that apply

NCC Happenings - Activity Guide (Sent via email)
Camp guide
Department website
Email communication
Direct mail
Social Media (e.g., Facebook)
TV or Streaming Service/App (e.g., YouTube)
Staff outreach efforts
Friends/family/word of mouth
School flyer or newsletter
Other

Q7x11

Please define "Other."

Which TWO methods of communication from the list in Question 7 do you prefer for receiving information about New Castle County Parks and Recreation programming?

Each item may only be selected once.

1st:
2nd:

Please confirm you want to clear your response?