Appendix F
2022 Community Interest and Opinion Survey
Executive Summary
Support for Potential NPD Initiatives/Facilities
In a General Willingness-To-Pay Question, Residents Districtwide Are Most Supportive of Building an Indoor Pool Facility With Multiple Amenities*, and Land Acquisition for More Parks/Outdoor Recreation
At least 78% support paying either higher fees and/or higher property taxes for an indoor pool facility (which might include an open pool, a warm water therapy pool, lap lanes, and/or a splash water park for children). Nearly as many (73%+) are likewise willing to pay higher fees and/or taxes for the NPD to buy more land for parks and recreational opportunities. For both initiatives, most of the support is “not strong” (vs. “strong”). The level of support and opposition for buying more open space has held steady since 2017 (virtually identical to the previous survey). Households with children tend to most favor an indoor pool facility, while men and older residents are most likely to support land acquisition for parks and outdoor recreation. A smaller majority of residents overall (65% to 68%) report a willingness to pay higher fees or taxes for a recreational facility in south Naperville which includes a fitness center, gym and program space, and an indoor track. Likewise, most of this support is soft (more “not strong” than “strong”) and is consistent with 2017 levels of support and opposition. When asked which of the three opportunities should be the #1 priority for the District, no clear option emerged. A slightly plurality (37% to 39%) selected an indoor pool, with both a south-Naperville rec center and more park/outdoor space close behind.
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