2026 Columbus Parks and Recreation Survey

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Please rate the condition of the following City of Columbus parks/facilities that you or members of your household have used during the past two years.

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Haven't Used	No answer
01. Blackwell Park
02. Clifty Park
03. Columbus Gymnastics Center at FFY
04. Dog Park at Clifty Park
05. Donner Aquatic Center
06. Donner Park
07. Greenbelt/Par 3 Golf Course
08. Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena
09. Harrison Ridge Park
10. Lincoln Park
11. Mead Village Park
12. Mill Race Park
13. Morningside Park
14. NexusPark/Fieldhouse
15. Ninth Street Park
16. Noblitt Park
17. Pence Street Park
18. The Commons
19. Other

Q1x19

Please define "Other."

Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that have prevented you or other members of your household from using Columbus Parks and Recreation Department's parks or recreation facilities MORE OFTEN during the past two years.

Select all that apply

Use parks/trails in other cities
Too far from your home
Parks/trails are not well maintained
Lack of features we want to use
Lack of parking to access parks/trails
Do not feel safe using parks/trails
Lack of handicap accessibility
Not aware of parks' or trails' locations
Lack of transportation
Lack of restrooms
Lack of trust in government
Other

Q2x12

Please define "Other."

From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the ways you would like to learn about Columbus Parks and Recreation Department's programs and events.

Select all that apply

City Parks and Recreation "Fun Guide"
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
Quarterly City newsletter
Social Media (Facebook, IG)
Parks App
Flyers
Other

Q3x14

Please define "Other."

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 two years.

Select all that apply

Private schools
Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches)
Private and non-profit youth sports
Private summer camps
Private workout facilities
Neighboring cities
Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness)
Columbus Parks and Recreation Department
Ceraland
Foundation for Youth/Boys & Girls Club
Public schools
Other

Q4x12

Please define "Other."

Has your household participated in any recreation programs/events offered by the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department (for all ages) during the last two years?

Choose one of the following answers

Yes
No
No answer

Q5a

How would you rate the overall quality of the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department's recreation programs and events in which your household has participated?

Choose one of the following answers

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No answer

Q5b

If your household has NOT participated in any Columbus Parks and Recreation Department recreation programs and events during the last two years, please CHECK ALL of the following reasons why you may have NOT participated.

Select all that apply

Lack of quality instructors
Old and outdated facilities
Use programs of other agencies
I don't know what is offered
Lack of quality programs
Fees are too high
Too far from your 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
Other

Q5x17

Please define "Other."

Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential benefits of the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department's services.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know	No answer
01. Helps to attract new residents and businesses
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. Improves my (my household's) overall quality of life
07. Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups
08. Makes Columbus a more desirable place to live
09. Positively impacts economic/business development
10. Preserves open space and protects the environment
11. Promotes tourism to the city and the region
12. Provides jobs/professional development for youth
13. Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/family)
14. Provides volunteer opportunities for the community

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