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Sustainable Parks Survey

Help us understand how you use Piedmont's parks and open spaces, and what's most important to preserve for the future.

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111 registered responses


How often do you visit each Piedmont park or open space?

Piedmont Park
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 32.4% 36
Weekly 36.9% 41
Monthly 18.0% 20
Rarely 8.1% 9
Never 1.8% 2
Dracena Park
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 33.3% 37
Weekly 22.5% 25
Monthly 14.4% 16
Rarely 21.6% 24
Never 1.8% 2
Linda Beach (tot lot, courts, playfield)
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 5.4% 6
Weekly 9.0% 10
Monthly 15.3% 17
Rarely 31.5% 35
Never 33.3% 37
Linda Park (across Linda Avenue from Beach School)
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 9.0% 10
Weekly 2.7% 3
Monthly 8.1% 9
Rarely 35.1% 39
Never 36.9% 41
Crocker Park
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 3.6% 4
Weekly 12.6% 14
Monthly 16.2% 18
Rarely 33.3% 37
Never 27.0% 30
Blair Park
Response Percent Response Count
Weekly 2.7% 3
Monthly 7.2% 8
Rarely 42.3% 47
Never 35.1% 39
Coaches Field
Response Percent Response Count
Weekly 3.6% 4
Monthly 13.5% 15
Rarely 49.5% 55
Never 23.4% 26
Hampton Field
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 1.8% 2
Weekly 13.5% 15
Monthly 12.6% 14
Rarely 38.7% 43
Never 25.2% 28
Off-leash dog areas (Piedmont Park, Dracena Park, or Blair Park)
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 55.0% 61
Weekly 9.0% 10
Monthly 7.2% 8
Rarely 9.9% 11
Never 11.7% 13
Other
Response Percent Response Count
Daily 0.9% 1
Weekly 4.5% 5
Monthly 1.8% 2
Rarely 6.3% 7
Never 9.9% 11

What do you like to do in Piedmont's parks and open spaces?

Response Percent Response Count
Take kids to the playground 36.9% 41
Walk or jog on trails/nature areas 74.8% 83
Picnic or gather informally 30.6% 34
Sit on a bench and enjoy nature 47.7% 53
Play informal games on open lawns 18.0% 20
Attend civic and community events 37.8% 42
Walk my dog in off-leash areas 68.5% 76
Attend youth sports activities 25.2% 28
Play sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.) 32.4% 36
Socialize with friends and neighbors 54.1% 60
Watch birds, butterflies, or other wildlife 32.4% 36
Spend quiet time alone (read, relax) 27.0% 30
Other 7.2% 8

What do you value most about Piedmont's Parks? (Pick your top 3.)

Response Percent Response Count
Natural beauty 46.8% 52
Mature trees/shade 49.5% 55
Quiet places to relax 11.7% 13
Paths to walk or jog 40.5% 45
Open lawns 10.8% 12
Gathering spaces 12.6% 14
Well maintained amenities (benches, bathrooms, lighting) 34.2% 38
Wildlife habitat/native plants 15.3% 17
Tot lots 11.7% 13
Off-leash dog areas 52.3% 58
Historic or cultural character 3.6% 4
Other 3.6% 4

Thinking ahead 20 years - what is one thing you hope will still be true about Piedmont's parks?

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97
Skipped
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How familiar are you with park rules (such as park hours, allowed activities, dog areas, and field use)?

Response Percent Response Count
Very familiar 58.6% 65
Somewhat familiar 37.8% 42
Not very familiar 1.8% 2
Not familiar at all 1.8% 2

Do Piedmont's parks meet your needs for the activities you enjoy?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 59.5% 66
Mostly 28.8% 32
Only sometimes 7.2% 8
No 4.5% 5

What needs are not met?

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13
Skipped
98

How important are the following topics for long-term park stewardship?

Maintaining urban forest
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 83.6% 92
Somewhat important 12.7% 14
Not important 1.8% 2
Climate adaptive trees and native/drought tolerant landscaping
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 53.6% 59
Somewhat important 39.1% 43
Not important 4.5% 5
Maintaining trails and natural areas
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 86.4% 95
Somewhat important 9.1% 10
Not important 2.7% 3
Managing erosion and runoff
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 56.4% 62
Somewhat important 34.5% 38
Not important 4.5% 5
Lighting for safety
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 41.8% 46
Somewhat important 43.6% 48
Not important 12.7% 14
Sports field/court maintenance
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 48.2% 53
Somewhat important 37.3% 41
Not important 10.9% 12
Play area maintenance
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 58.2% 64
Somewhat important 26.4% 29
Not important 10.0% 11
Managing dog areas
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 65.5% 72
Somewhat important 23.6% 26
Not important 7.3% 8
Maintaining open lawns and gathering spaces
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 55.5% 61
Somewhat important 36.4% 40
Not important 4.5% 5

Have you noticed any challenges or conflicts in how parks are used?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 47.7% 52
No 42.2% 46
Not sure 10.1% 11

What challenges or conflicts have you noticed?

Answered
53
Skipped
58

When you think of Piedmont Park, what comes to mind?

Answered
96
Skipped
15

Which qualities of Piedmont Park should we prioritize caring for and preserving? Pick the 3 most important to you.

Response Percent Response Count
Shaded areas and mature trees 45.0% 49
Bushy Dell Creek and wooded trails 56.9% 62
Off leash dog areas 55.0% 60
Space where dog owners gather and socialize 21.1% 23
Open lawns for informal use 29.4% 32
The playground area 30.3% 33
Central gathering spaces and civic character 34.9% 38
Quiet places to sit and relax 12.8% 14
Other 5.5% 6

Have you noticed any challenges specific to Piedmont Park?

Answered
72
Skipped
39

When you think of Dracena Park, what comes to mind?

Answered
87
Skipped
24

Which qualities of Dracena Park should we prioritize caring for and preserving? Pick the 3 most important to you.

Response Percent Response Count
The wooded trails and natural "forest" feel 75.7% 78
The large lower lawn for informal play and gathering 32.0% 33
The upper lawn and green space 14.6% 15
The playground area 43.7% 45
Quiet/passive use areas 12.6% 13
Nature play opportunities for kids 18.4% 19
Distinctive landscape and sense of place 17.5% 18
The off-leash dog loop through the ravine 55.3% 57
Space where dog owners gather and socialize 23.3% 24

Have you noticed any challenges specific to Dracena Park?

Answered
63
Skipped
48

Is there anything else you'd like to share about park sustainability and stewardship?

Answered
28
Skipped
83

What best describes your age?

Response Percent Response Count
18-29 0.9% 1
30-44 30.6% 34
45-65 42.3% 47
65+ 26.1% 29

Do you live in Piedmont?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 83.8% 93
No, but I visit the parks regularly 15.3% 17
No 0.9% 1

Are there children under 18 in your household?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 41.8% 46
No 58.2% 64
Cheryl Rogers
January 15, 2026, 9:24 PM
  • How often do you visit each Piedmont park or open space?
    • Piedmont Park - Weekly
    • Dracena Park - Weekly
    • Linda Beach (tot lot, courts, playfield) - Never
    • Linda Park (across Linda Avenue from Beach School) - Never
    • Crocker Park - Never
    • Blair Park - Never
    • Coaches Field - Never
    • Hampton Field - Never
    • Off-leash dog areas (Piedmont Park, Dracena Park, or Blair Park) - Weekly
  • What do you like to do in Piedmont's parks and open spaces?
    • Walk or jog on trails/nature areas
    • Attend civic and community events
    • Walk my dog in off-leash areas
    • Play sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.)
  • What do you value most about Piedmont's Parks? (Pick your top 3.)
    • Natural beauty
    • Paths to walk or jog
    • Off-leash dog areas
  • Thinking ahead 20 years - what is one thing you hope will still be true about Piedmont's parks?

    their mature stunning trees

  • How familiar are you with park rules (such as park hours, allowed activities, dog areas, and field use)?
    • Very familiar
  • Do Piedmont's parks meet your needs for the activities you enjoy?
    • Yes
  • How important are the following topics for long-term park stewardship?
    • Maintaining urban forest - Very important
    • Climate adaptive trees and native/drought tolerant landscaping - Very important
    • Maintaining trails and natural areas - Very important
    • Managing erosion and runoff - Very important
    • Lighting for safety - Somewhat important
    • Sports field/court maintenance - Very important
    • Play area maintenance - Not important
    • Managing dog areas - Very important
    • Maintaining open lawns and gathering spaces - Somewhat important
  • Have you noticed any challenges or conflicts in how parks are used?
    • No
  • When you think of Piedmont Park, what comes to mind?

    beautiful unspoiled nature

  • Which qualities of Piedmont Park should we prioritize caring for and preserving? Pick the 3 most important to you.
    • Shaded areas and mature trees
    • Off leash dog areas
    • Space where dog owners gather and socialize
  • Have you noticed any challenges specific to Piedmont Park?
    No response.
  • When you think of Dracena Park, what comes to mind?

    great off leash dog area where my dog loves to run

  • Which qualities of Dracena Park should we prioritize caring for and preserving? Pick the 3 most important to you.
    • The wooded trails and natural "forest" feel
    • The off-leash dog loop through the ravine
    • Space where dog owners gather and socialize
  • Have you noticed any challenges specific to Dracena Park?
    No response.
  • What best describes your age?
    • 65+
  • Do you live in Piedmont?
    • Yes
  • Are there children under 18 in your household?
    • No
  • Are you a dog owner?
    • Yes
  • Which Piedmont landmark do you live closest to?
    • Exedra
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How you use Piedmont parks

Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
Piedmont Park
Dracena Park
Linda Beach (tot lot, courts, playfield)
Linda Park (across Linda Avenue from Beach School)
Crocker Park
Blair Park
Coaches Field
Hampton Field
Off-leash dog areas (Piedmont Park, Dracena Park, or Blair Park)
Other
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