Appendix F
2022 Community Interest and Opinion Survey
NPD Weaknesses
Sample Verbatims: NPD Weaknesses (cont.)
Costs/Fees (12%): “Cost of programs are fairly expensive.” “Prices seem to be getting higher for activities.” “The park & rec trips are too expensive and irregular. The Naperville Senior Program is a disgrace.” “Very costly. Park district taxes have increased significantly over the past 20 years.” “Cost! Cost! Cost! we are paying for too many specialized sports, e.g.: archery - the users should pay those cost, not all residents.” “The cost of programs offered.” “Lower fees on Fort Hill Activity Center.” “Cost to Naperville residents - pay to play golf on Naperville courses - Tamarack is cheaper.” “Reduce my tax bite; as seniors, my wife and I get little in return for the Park District portion of our Will Co. taxes.” “$5 fee to play pickle ball at East Hill.” “Cost in taxes to maintain facilities we don't use.” Location/Accessibility (7%): “Lack of parking spaces in Rueben Center lot. I realize not much can be done.” “Parking on Saturdays at Fort Hill can be very busy and it's hard to find a parking spot.” “Main fitness area is far away -- would join if closer.” “Main fitness center 20 min away.” “I do not live very close to the actual location.” “I wish bathrooms would be open to public. Many times, men bathrooms are the only ones open” “Unfair closing times.” “I am 70 and work full time. I wish the Reuben Center was open on Saturday so my husband and I could go there and play pool and ping pong.” “Centennial Beach needs to be open, more hours early and late in season.” “Before covid Fort Hill track could be very crowded -- maybe have a limit on usage at peak time.” “Too many people.” “Distance from my far south home.”
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