Appendix F
2022 Community Interest and Opinion Survey
NPD Park/Facility Non-Usage
The few non-users cite not having children under age 18, followed closely by COVID concerns, as the top reasons for not visiting NPD parks and facilities.
One in five feel the are not sufficiently aware or familiar with Park District facilities or offerings. Many of the remaining non-visitors cite lifestyle issues (e.g., too busy, not interested) or other barriers limiting usage (e.g., mobility and/or health issues, high costs or fees, lack of transportation, etc.).
Top Reasons: Not Using/Visiting NPD Parks or Facilities in Past TWO Years (multiple selects, n=36 cases)
Inconvenient hours of operation Just not interested - e.g., not very active Poor health Location issues, lack of transportation Cost/Fees too high No facilities offered for my age group Use other facilities for recreation/activities Too Busy/Lack of Time Unaware/Unfamiliar with Park District offerings Mobility Issues Health/Safety concerns due to COVID No children in household
59%
43%
22%
20%
19%
14%
9% 11% 12%
6%
6%
2%
Q10. If you have not used or visited a Park District facility in the past 24 months, why not? (multiple select)
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