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Age

Response Percent Response Count
18-24 0.7% 2
25-34 7.7% 22
35-44 21.3% 61
45-54 15.7% 45
55-64 21.6% 62
65-74 26.5% 76
75-84 6.6% 19

Gender

Response Percent Response Count
Male 31.0% 89
Female 67.9% 195
Non-binary 0.7% 2
Prefer not to say 0.3% 1

Are you a Norfolk resident?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 99.7% 285
No 0.3% 1

Zip Code

Answered
277
Skipped
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Are you a parent or guardian?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 64.0% 183
No 36.0% 103

1. Do you or someone in your household use the current Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 53.7% 154
No 46.3% 133

2. How often do you or someone in your household use the current facility?

Response Percent Response Count
Weekly 28.6% 82
Monthly 5.9% 17
Infrequently 65.5% 188

3. How do you or someone in your household get to the current facility?

Response Percent Response Count
Walk 10.5% 30
Bike 4.2% 12
Drive 63.8% 183
Bus 0.7% 2
N/A 20.9% 60

4. What do you or someone in your household use the Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center for? (Click while holding ctrl to select multiple answers)

Response Percent Response Count
Basketball (indoor) 4.2% 12
Cardio Training Rm 32.4% 93
Circuit Training Rm 21.6% 62
Fitness Room 36.9% 106
Gym 20.9% 60
Lacrosse 1.0% 3
Meeting Rooms 11.1% 32
Multipurpose Room 9.1% 26
Playground 14.3% 41
Pool 49.1% 141
Racketball 3.1% 9
Sauna 11.5% 33
Soccer 0.7% 2
Soccer Field(s) 3.8% 11
Tennis 4.5% 13
Wallyball Court 1.0% 3
Weight Room 18.1% 52
Other 27.2% 78

5. How often do you or someone in your household utilize Norfolk Public libraries?

Response Percent Response Count
Weekly 17.4% 50
Monthly 33.4% 96
Infrequently 49.1% 141

6. Which is your household’s primary library?

Response Percent Response Count
Barron F. Black - 6700 E Tanners Creek Dr 0.7% 2
Blyden - 879 E Princess Anne Rd 0.3% 1
Janaf - 124 Janaf Shopping Ctr 0.7% 2
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek - 1425 Norchester Ave 1.4% 4
Lafayette - 1610 Cromwell Dr 15.3% 44
Larchmont - 6525 Hampton Blvd 17.8% 51
Little Creek - 7853 Tarpon Pl 3.5% 10
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor - 111 W Ocean View Ave 29.6% 85
Park Place - 620 W 29th St 2.1% 6
Richard A. Tucker Memorial - 2350 Berkley Ave Ext 0.3% 1
Van Wyck - 1368 DeBree Ave 6.3% 18
Digital Library/online 4.5% 13
Mobile Delivery Service or Bookmobile 0.3% 1
Slover Library - 235 E Plume St 12.9% 37
Other 4.2% 12

7. Are there other libraries you visit?

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8. What do you or someone in your household typically do or utilize?

Response Percent Response Count
Borrow materials 45.6% 131
Use public computers 1.7% 5
Study 2.8% 8
Read 5.6% 16
Conduct research 3.1% 9
Ask for information, reading recommendations, or help from staff 1.4% 4
Photocopier 0.3% 1
Attend a class or program 4.9% 14
Library KidZone or Playscape 5.9% 17
Attend meetings 4.9% 14
Read magazines or newspapers 2.1% 6
Meet with others to collaborate or playdate 2.1% 6
Work 1.7% 5
Use wi-fi 2.4% 7
Use library databases/library-provided online classes while in the library 2.1% 6
Borrow library eBooks, downloadable video and Audiobooks while in the library 13.2% 38

9. How often would your household use the following features?

Aerobics/Fitness/Gymnastics space
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 43.2% 124
A few times/month 23.3% 67
At least once/month 8.0% 23
Less than once/month 6.3% 18
Seldom/Never 12.9% 37
Don't Know 6.3% 18
Lap lanes for swim lessons, exercise swimming
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 36.2% 104
A few times/month 23.7% 68
At least once/month 9.4% 27
Less than once/month 4.9% 14
Seldom/Never 17.8% 51
Don't Know 8.0% 23
Lanes for recreational swimming
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 32.4% 93
A few times/month 21.3% 61
At least once/month 11.1% 32
Less than once/month 12.5% 36
Seldom/Never 16.0% 46
Don't Know 6.6% 19
Aquatic areas for therapeutic purposes, aqua-fitness classes, aqua walking, hot tub
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 31.0% 89
A few times/month 20.2% 58
At least once/month 8.7% 25
Less than once/month 8.4% 24
Seldom/Never 21.6% 62
Don't Know 10.1% 29
Splashpad / water playground
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 11.8% 34
A few times/month 14.6% 42
At least once/month 8.0% 23
Less than once/month 7.3% 21
Seldom/Never 45.3% 130
Don't Know 12.9% 37
Running/walking track
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 32.8% 94
A few times/month 22.6% 65
At least once/month 9.8% 28
Less than once/month 9.1% 26
Seldom/Never 18.1% 52
Don't Know 7.7% 22
Sports courts (handball, racquetball, squash)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 5.2% 15
A few times/month 9.8% 28
At least once/month 10.1% 29
Less than once/month 12.9% 37
Seldom/Never 50.5% 145
Don't Know 11.5% 33
Multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, etc
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 5.2% 15
A few times/month 7.7% 22
At least once/month 8.7% 25
Less than once/month 15.3% 44
Seldom/Never 49.8% 143
Don't Know 13.2% 38
Pickleball
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 8.4% 24
A few times/month 9.4% 27
At least once/month 9.4% 27
Less than once/month 7.3% 21
Seldom/Never 44.6% 128
Don't Know 20.9% 60
Weight room (Free Weights)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 24.7% 71
A few times/month 20.6% 59
At least once/month 13.6% 39
Less than once/month 8.4% 24
Seldom/Never 25.4% 73
Don't Know 7.3% 21
Weight Room (Hydraulic & Machine)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 29.3% 84
A few times/month 23.3% 67
At least once/month 10.8% 31
Less than once/month 9.4% 27
Seldom/Never 19.9% 57
Don't Know 7.3% 21
Cardiovascular equipment area
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 36.6% 105
A few times/month 26.5% 76
At least once/month 7.7% 22
Less than once/month 7.3% 21
Seldom/Never 15.7% 45
Don't Know 6.3% 18
Youth exercise area (0-16)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 8.7% 25
A few times/month 10.8% 31
At least once/month 5.2% 15
Less than once/month 8.0% 23
Seldom/Never 45.6% 131
Don't Know 21.6% 62

If other please explain.

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Skipped
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How often would your household use the following features?

Checking out books and print material
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 8.5% 24
A few times/month 34.5% 98
At least once/month 19.4% 55
Less than once/month 15.1% 43
Seldom/Never 16.9% 48
Don't Know 4.6% 13
Reading Nooks and Quiet Zone
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 3.5% 10
A few times/month 15.8% 45
At least once/month 14.4% 41
Less than once/month 12.7% 36
Seldom/Never 41.9% 119
Don't Know 7.0% 20
Study/ Collaborative rooms (1-4 people)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 3.5% 10
A few times/month 6.7% 19
At least once/month 4.9% 14
Less than once/month 18.0% 51
Seldom/Never 49.6% 141
Don't Know 9.9% 28
After School Programs
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 4.2% 12
A few times/month 4.9% 14
At least once/month 3.9% 11
Less than once/month 4.9% 14
Seldom/Never 64.1% 182
Don't Know 11.6% 33
Playscape (0-3)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 4.6% 13
A few times/month 4.9% 14
At least once/month 3.9% 11
Less than once/month 3.9% 11
Seldom/Never 67.3% 191
Don't Know 8.5% 24
KidZone (3-6)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 4.9% 14
A few times/month 7.7% 22
At least once/month 4.9% 14
Less than once/month 3.9% 11
Seldom/Never 62.7% 178
Don't Know 9.5% 27
School Age Zone (7-12)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 3.5% 10
A few times/month 7.0% 20
At least once/month 4.2% 12
Less than once/month 5.3% 15
Seldom/Never 63.0% 179
Don't Know 10.6% 30
Teen lounge areas
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 1.8% 5
A few times/month 4.2% 12
At least once/month 4.6% 13
Less than once/month 4.6% 13
Seldom/Never 66.5% 189
Don't Know 12.0% 34
Other
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 3.2% 9
A few times/month 2.5% 7
At least once/month 3.2% 9
Less than once/month 1.1% 3
Seldom/Never 25.7% 73
Don't Know 25.4% 72

If other please explain.

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Skipped
256

How often would your household use the following features?

Commercial / Demonstrational Kitchen
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 1.4% 4
A few times/month 5.9% 17
At least once/month 5.6% 16
Less than once/month 15.7% 45
Seldom/Never 48.6% 139
Don't Know 18.5% 53
Meeting room (75-100 people)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 0.7% 2
A few times/month 3.5% 10
At least once/month 9.4% 27
Less than once/month 23.8% 68
Seldom/Never 43.4% 124
Don't Know 16.1% 46
Auditorium available for rent (100-200 people)
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 0.3% 1
A few times/month 1.4% 4
At least once/month 3.1% 9
Less than once/month 21.3% 61
Seldom/Never 50.0% 143
Don't Know 18.5% 53
Senior services and programs/senior resources
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 11.5% 33
A few times/month 12.2% 35
At least once/month 12.2% 35
Less than once/month 11.9% 34
Seldom/Never 40.6% 116
Don't Know 10.1% 29
Youth counseling services
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 2.4% 7
A few times/month 3.1% 9
At least once/month 2.4% 7
Less than once/month 3.8% 11
Seldom/Never 69.6% 199
Don't Know 12.9% 37
Game rooms
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 7.7% 22
A few times/month 5.6% 16
At least once/month 9.4% 27
Less than once/month 10.1% 29
Seldom/Never 48.6% 139
Don't Know 13.6% 39
E-gaming / Lounging space
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 5.2% 15
A few times/month 4.2% 12
At least once/month 7.3% 21
Less than once/month 7.3% 21
Seldom/Never 57.7% 165
Don't Know 12.2% 35
Computer Lab
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 4.5% 13
A few times/month 6.3% 18
At least once/month 7.3% 21
Less than once/month 10.5% 30
Seldom/Never 55.6% 159
Don't Know 11.5% 33
Maker Space
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 7.0% 20
A few times/month 10.1% 29
At least once/month 11.2% 32
Less than once/month 12.9% 37
Seldom/Never 37.1% 106
Don't Know 16.1% 46
Art Studio
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 6.6% 19
A few times/month 14.7% 42
At least once/month 14.0% 40
Less than once/month 15.0% 43
Seldom/Never 31.8% 91
Don't Know 12.2% 35
Public Art and Gallery
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 5.6% 16
A few times/month 11.5% 33
At least once/month 18.9% 54
Less than once/month 18.9% 54
Seldom/Never 26.6% 76
Don't Know 13.6% 39

If other please explain.

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Skipped
261

How often would your household use the following features?

Community Garden space
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 10.6% 30
A few times/month 14.4% 41
At least once/month 17.3% 49
Less than once/month 14.8% 42
Seldom/Never 27.8% 79
Don't Know 12.7% 36
Fitness equipment, Exercise Area, Obstacle Course
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 23.2% 66
A few times/month 26.8% 76
At least once/month 18.3% 52
Less than once/month 12.7% 36
Seldom/Never 12.7% 36
Don't Know 5.3% 15
Multi-use courts
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 6.0% 17
A few times/month 10.9% 31
At least once/month 16.5% 47
Less than once/month 16.9% 48
Seldom/Never 33.8% 96
Don't Know 11.6% 33
Nature Explorium
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 8.8% 25
A few times/month 20.1% 57
At least once/month 20.4% 58
Less than once/month 13.4% 38
Seldom/Never 24.3% 69
Don't Know 10.2% 29
Pickleball
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 8.8% 25
A few times/month 8.1% 23
At least once/month 9.2% 26
Less than once/month 9.2% 26
Seldom/Never 41.5% 118
Don't Know 19.4% 55
Playground
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 13.4% 38
A few times/month 11.3% 32
At least once/month 8.8% 25
Less than once/month 9.2% 26
Seldom/Never 44.4% 126
Don't Know 9.2% 26
Pool
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 43.0% 122
A few times/month 27.5% 78
At least once/month 11.3% 32
Less than once/month 5.3% 15
Seldom/Never 8.1% 23
Don't Know 3.5% 10
Splashpad / water playground
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 14.8% 42
A few times/month 14.4% 41
At least once/month 6.7% 19
Less than once/month 6.0% 17
Seldom/Never 41.5% 118
Don't Know 12.3% 35
Walking track / trail
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 35.9% 102
A few times/month 25.0% 71
At least once/month 14.4% 41
Less than once/month 10.2% 29
Seldom/Never 8.1% 23
Don't Know 4.6% 13
Rentable Picnic Space
Response Percent Response Count
Several times/week 3.9% 11
A few times/month 7.0% 20
At least once/month 13.4% 38
Less than once/month 23.6% 67
Seldom/Never 31.7% 90
Don't Know 16.5% 47
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March 14, 2022, 6:31 PM
  • Age
    • 65-74
  • Gender
    • Female
  • Are you a Norfolk resident?
    • Yes
  • Zip Code
    23503
  • Are you a parent or guardian?
    • Yes
  • 1. Do you or someone in your household use the current Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center?
    • Yes
  • 2. How often do you or someone in your household use the current facility?
    • Weekly
  • 3. How do you or someone in your household get to the current facility?
    • Drive
  • 4. What do you or someone in your household use the Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center for? (Click while holding ctrl to select multiple answers)
    • Cardio Training Rm
    • Pool
    • Sauna
  • 5. How often do you or someone in your household utilize Norfolk Public libraries?
    • Infrequently
  • 6. Which is your household’s primary library?
    • Mary D. Pretlow Anchor - 111 W Ocean View Ave
  • 7. Are there other libraries you visit?
    No
  • 8. What do you or someone in your household typically do or utilize?
    • Borrow library eBooks, downloadable video and Audiobooks while in the library
  • 9. How often would your household use the following features?
    • Aerobics/Fitness/Gymnastics space - Seldom/Never
    • Lap lanes for swim lessons, exercise swimming - Several times/week
    • Lanes for recreational swimming - Several times/week
    • Aquatic areas for therapeutic purposes, aqua-fitness classes, aqua walking, hot tub - Several times/week
    • Splashpad / water playground - Seldom/Never
    • Running/walking track - Seldom/Never
    • Sports courts (handball, racquetball, squash) - Seldom/Never
    • Multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, etc - Seldom/Never
    • Pickleball - Seldom/Never
    • Weight room (Free Weights) - Seldom/Never
    • Weight Room (Hydraulic & Machine) - Seldom/Never
    • Cardiovascular equipment area - Less than once/month
    • Youth exercise area (0-16) - Seldom/Never
  • If other please explain.
    No response.
  • How often would your household use the following features?
    • Checking out books and print material - Seldom/Never
    • Reading Nooks and Quiet Zone - Seldom/Never
    • Study/ Collaborative rooms (1-4 people) - Seldom/Never
    • After School Programs - Seldom/Never
    • Playscape (0-3) - Seldom/Never
    • KidZone (3-6) - Seldom/Never
    • School Age Zone (7-12) - Seldom/Never
    • Teen lounge areas - Seldom/Never
    • Other - At least once/month
  • If other please explain.
    Ebooks
  • How often would your household use the following features?
    • Commercial / Demonstrational Kitchen - Seldom/Never
    • Meeting room (75-100 people) - Less than once/month
    • Auditorium available for rent (100-200 people) - Less than once/month
    • Senior services and programs/senior resources - Several times/week
    • Youth counseling services - Seldom/Never
    • Game rooms - Seldom/Never
    • E-gaming / Lounging space - Seldom/Never
    • Computer Lab - Seldom/Never
    • Maker Space - Seldom/Never
    • Art Studio - Several times/week
    • Public Art and Gallery - Seldom/Never
  • If other please explain.
    No response.
  • How often would your household use the following features?
    • Community Garden space - Less than once/month
    • Fitness equipment, Exercise Area, Obstacle Course - Less than once/month
    • Multi-use courts - Seldom/Never
    • Nature Explorium - Less than once/month
    • Pickleball - Seldom/Never
    • Playground - Seldom/Never
    • Pool - Several times/week
    • Splashpad / water playground - Seldom/Never
    • Walking track / trail - Less than once/month
    • Rentable Picnic Space - At least once/month
  • If other please explain.
    No response.
  • 10. Are there other uses or activities that should be considered?
    Before and after school programs with transportation
  • 11. Name and contact for future updates (optional)
    Cheryl Simpson
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Current Facilities Use

Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center

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Proposed Facilities – Detailed Questions


Fitness & Wellness

Several times/week
A few times/month
At least once/month
Less than once/month
Seldom/Never
Don't Know
Aerobics/Fitness/Gymnastics space
Lap lanes for swim lessons, exercise swimming
Lanes for recreational swimming
Aquatic areas for therapeutic purposes, aqua-fitness classes, aqua walking, hot tub
Splashpad / water playground
Running/walking track
Sports courts (handball, racquetball, squash)
Multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, etc
Pickleball
Weight room (Free Weights)
Weight Room (Hydraulic & Machine)
Cardiovascular equipment area
Youth exercise area (0-16)
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Library

Several times/week
A few times/month
At least once/month
Less than once/month
Seldom/Never
Don't Know
Checking out books and print material
Reading Nooks and Quiet Zone
Study/ Collaborative rooms (1-4 people)
After School Programs
Playscape (0-3)
KidZone (3-6)
School Age Zone (7-12)
Teen lounge areas
Other

Shared Spaces

Several times/week
A few times/month
At least once/month
Less than once/month
Seldom/Never
Don't Know
Commercial / Demonstrational Kitchen
Meeting room (75-100 people)
Auditorium available for rent (100-200 people)
Senior services and programs/senior resources
Youth counseling services
Game rooms
E-gaming / Lounging space
Computer Lab
Maker Space
Art Studio
Public Art and Gallery

Outdoor Activities

Several times/week
A few times/month
At least once/month
Less than once/month
Seldom/Never
Don't Know
Community Garden space
Fitness equipment, Exercise Area, Obstacle Course
Multi-use courts
Nature Explorium
Pickleball
Playground
Pool
Splashpad / water playground
Walking track / trail
Rentable Picnic Space
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