Appendix F
2022 Community Interest and Opinion Survey
Need/Interest in Outdoor Facilities
A majority of all segments express interest or need for trails, especially women, both the youngest and middle-aged adults, and long-term residents.
As with the indoor facilities tested, residents in the 35 to 44 age group tend to be consistently most interested in outdoor amenities. Older adults tend to express the strongest interest in open and natural spaces and pickleball courts.
Overall
Most Likely to Express Interest/Need/Use
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Women (84%, vs. 71% of men) Ages 24-34 (87%), 55-64 (87%)
Walking/Biking trails
77%
- Lived in Naperville 5-9 yrs. (81%), 20-29 yrs. (83%), 30+ yrs. (79%)
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Ages 55-64 (74%), 65+ (65%) NE (73%) and SE regions (69%)
Open spaces or natural areas
59%
- No children in household (65%, vs. 48% of those with children)
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Ages 24-34 (79%), 55-64 (63%) NW (61%) and SE regions (60%)
Picnic areas or shelters
57%
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Ages 24-34 (37%), 35-44 (51%)
Outdoor splash pads/spray parks
25%
- Households with children (40%, vs. 17% of those without children) - Lived in Naperville <20 yrs. (34%)
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Men (28%, vs. 19% of women) Ages 24-34 (26%), 35-44 (51%)
Game fields for soccer, lacrosse, football
23%
NW region (32%)
- Children in household (43%, vs. 12% of those without children) - Lived in Naperville 10-19 yrs. (31%)
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Ages 35-44 (52%)
- Children in household (41%, vs. 12% of those without children) - Hispanic/Latino residents (61%) - SW region (33%) - Lived in Naperville 5-9 yrs. (31%), 10-19 yrs. (41%)
Outdoor challenge/obstacle course
23%
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