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Share Your Thoughts on Improvements and Amenities for Long Branch-Garland Park

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How far do you live from Long Branch-Garland Park?

Response Percent Response Count
½ mile or less 28.0% 7
Between ½ and 1 mile 52.0% 13
More than 1 mile 20.0% 5

How often do you visit the park?

Response Percent Response Count
Daily 12.0% 3
A few times a week 12.0% 3
A few times a month 40.0% 10
Less than once a month 36.0% 9

What is your current favorite activity at Long Branch-Garland? Choose one.

Response Percent Response Count
Enjoying nature 20.0% 5
Playground 36.0% 9
Walking 32.0% 8
Other 12.0% 3

What are your priorities for amenities at Long Branch-Garland Park? Please rate the following amenities on a scale from 1 to 5. (1 = Not important, 5 = Very Important).

Adult Fitness Equipment
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 20.0% 5
2 12.0% 3
3 - Somewhat Important 40.0% 10
4 20.0% 5
5 - Very Important 8.0% 2
Teen Fitness and Play Area
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 8.0% 2
2 12.0% 3
3 - Somewhat Important 28.0% 7
4 16.0% 4
5 - Very Important 36.0% 9
Basketball Court
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 12.0% 3
2 8.0% 2
3 - Somewhat Important 28.0% 7
4 24.0% 6
5 - Very Important 28.0% 7
Soccer Court
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 12.0% 3
3 - Somewhat Important 24.0% 6
4 28.0% 7
5 - Very Important 36.0% 9
Picnic Area with Grills
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 16.0% 4
2 12.0% 3
3 - Somewhat Important 20.0% 5
4 32.0% 8
5 - Very Important 20.0% 5
Picnic Area / Seating (no grills)
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 12.0% 3
2 8.0% 2
3 - Somewhat Important 20.0% 5
4 40.0% 10
5 - Very Important 20.0% 5
Playground
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.0% 1
2 8.0% 2
3 - Somewhat Important 8.0% 2
4 12.0% 3
5 - Very Important 68.0% 17
Walking Path
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.0% 1
3 - Somewhat Important 4.0% 1
4 8.0% 2
5 - Very Important 84.0% 21
Open Lawn Areas
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.0% 1
2 8.0% 2
3 - Somewhat Important 24.0% 6
4 24.0% 6
5 - Very Important 40.0% 10

Please rate how important having the following picnic area elements at Long Branch-Garland Park are to you on a scale from 1 to 5. (1 = Not important, 5 = Very Important).

Picnic Tables
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.0% 1
2 8.0% 2
3 - Somewhat Important 20.0% 5
4 20.0% 5
5 - Very Important 48.0% 12
Grills
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 24.0% 6
2 8.0% 2
3 - Somewhat Important 36.0% 9
4 16.0% 4
5 - Very Important 16.0% 4
Pavilion/Shelter
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.0% 1
2 12.0% 3
3 - Somewhat Important 28.0% 7
4 16.0% 4
5 - Very Important 40.0% 10
Shade
Response Percent Response Count
1 - Not Important 4.0% 1
3 - Somewhat Important 20.0% 5
4 16.0% 4
5 - Very Important 60.0% 15

How many people usually picnic with you at Long Branch-Garland Park? Choose one.

Response Percent Response Count
1-4 36.0% 9
5-10 20.0% 5
15+ 8.0% 2
I don't picnic at Long Branch-Garland Park 36.0% 9

How often do you use the playground at Long Branch-Garland Park? Choose one.

Response Percent Response Count
More than 3 times per week 8.0% 2
Once a week 4.0% 1
Couple times a month 20.0% 5
Less than once per month 28.0% 7
I don't use the playground at Long Branch-Garland Park 40.0% 10

What age range are the children you bring to the Long Branch-Garland park playground? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
under 5 years old 40.0% 10
6-8 years old 48.0% 12
9-12 years old 20.0% 5
older than 12 years old 4.0% 1
I don't bring children to the playground at Long Branch-Garland Park 32.0% 8

Select your top three priorities for playground equipment (select up to 3)

Response Percent Response Count
Spring Toy/Seesaw 20.0% 5
Spinner 20.0% 5
Slide 64.0% 16
Swings 52.0% 13
Climber 48.0% 12
Balancing Activity 32.0% 8
Imaginary Play (House, etc.) 28.0% 7
Other 12.0% 3
I don't have a preference on playground equipment 16.0% 4

Please tell us your thoughts on the concept plan above and how it will impact your usage of Long Branch-Garland Park.

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Please share any ideas for park improvements or amenities you would like to see in Long Branch-Garland Park.

Answered
15
Skipped
10

What is your age?

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21
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4

Which of the following best describes you? Please select all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Asian / Pacific Islander 8.0% 2
Black / African American 20.0% 5
White / Caucasian 76.0% 19
Hispanic or Latino 28.0% 7
Multiracial or Biracial 12.0% 3
A race ethnicity not listed here 4.0% 1

How do you identify your gender?

Response Percent Response Count
Male 30.4% 7
Female 69.6% 16
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October 4, 2021, 8:38 AM
  • How far do you live from Long Branch-Garland Park?
    • More than 1 mile
  • How often do you visit the park?
    • Less than once a month
  • What is your current favorite activity at Long Branch-Garland? Choose one.
    • Walking
  • What are your priorities for amenities at Long Branch-Garland Park? Please rate the following amenities on a scale from 1 to 5. (1 = Not important, 5 = Very Important).
    • Adult Fitness Equipment - 2
    • Teen Fitness and Play Area - 2
    • Basketball Court - 1 - Not Important
    • Soccer Court - 1 - Not Important
    • Picnic Area with Grills - 2
    • Picnic Area / Seating (no grills) - 3 - Somewhat Important
    • Playground - 2
    • Walking Path - 5 - Very Important
    • Open Lawn Areas - 1 - Not Important
  • Please rate how important having the following picnic area elements at Long Branch-Garland Park are to you on a scale from 1 to 5. (1 = Not important, 5 = Very Important).
    • Picnic Tables - 2
    • Grills - 1 - Not Important
    • Pavilion/Shelter - 2
    • Shade - 3 - Somewhat Important
  • How many people usually picnic with you at Long Branch-Garland Park? Choose one.
    • I don't picnic at Long Branch-Garland Park
  • How often do you use the playground at Long Branch-Garland Park? Choose one.
    • I don't use the playground at Long Branch-Garland Park
  • What age range are the children you bring to the Long Branch-Garland park playground? (Select all that apply)
    • I don't bring children to the playground at Long Branch-Garland Park
  • Select your top three priorities for playground equipment (select up to 3)
    • Slide
    • Swings
  • Please tell us your thoughts on the concept plan above and how it will impact your usage of Long Branch-Garland Park.

    I approach the trail from Carroll Ave. and would like to see that section get improved path too.

  • Please share any ideas for park improvements or amenities you would like to see in Long Branch-Garland Park.

    Removal of invasive vines & plants from existing trees. Plant native shrubs and trees. Maybe pollinator garden to educate visitors on their importance.

  • What is your age?
    No response.
  • Which of the following best describes you? Please select all that apply.
    • White / Caucasian
  • How do you identify your gender?
    • Female
  • If you would like to receive updates about the Long Branch-Garland Park Improvement Project, please provide your email address. (Your email address will not be shared publicly on this website and will only be shared with project administrators)
    [email protected]
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