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Chris Irwin inside Kemp Mill/4 Corners September 20, 2023, 2:00 PM

What do you like to do at a skate park? (Select all that apply) Skateboard, Other - mountain bike
For the activity you do most often (skateboard, BMX bike, scooter, in-line skate), what is your skill level? (Select one) Intermediate
What mixture of difficulty would you like to see at your local skate park? (Select one) An even mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced elements
What is your preferred style? (Select all that apply) Street/Urban/Plaza (including features such as ledges, benches, handrails, stairs etc.), Vert (including features such as bowls, mini ramps, quarter pipes etc.)
What makes you feel welcome in a skate park? (Select your top three) Design for all abilities, Designated beginner area, Public art
What are your preferred supporting amenities in/near a skate park? (Select your top five) Bathroom, Drinking fountain, Public Art, Seating, Shade Structures
Which local skate park do you visit the most? (Select one) Woodside Urban Park Skate Park
Why do you go to that skate park? convenient
What activities do you like to do in parks? (Select your top three) Biking, Climbing/Bouldering
When you go to a skate park, how do you usually get there? (Select all that apply) Bike, Drive (personal vehicle)
Please include any additional comments. Don't be afraid of building big! We need more skateparks, and we need more beginner, more intermediate, and more advanced features in each of them. OUr parks need to be bigger too, don't just try to crowd the design, make them big enough for safety and to accommodate the speed and style of riders for the features.
Are you interested in becoming part of a skate park design work group? Yes
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)
Please choose your age range: 40-49
What is your gender? Other gender identity
What is your zip code? 20902

Michelle Turner inside Kensington/Wheaton September 18, 2023, 9:38 AM

How far do you live from Wheaton Forest Local Park? 1/2 a mile or less
How often do you visit this park? Choose one. Every day
Overall, how would you rate the current status of Wheaton Forest Local Park? Choose one. Fair
What do you currently like to do in this park? Choose all that apply. Enjoy nature, Relax outside, Unstructured field play, Walk dog
What are the issues with this park? Choose all that apply. Amenities are in poor condition, I do not feel safe, There is trash in the park/park feels dirty, There is no bathroom/bathroom doesn’t work, Other - The tennis court is no longer useable for tennis players. The brush/weeds are severely overgrown, the gates are broken and the nets are useless.
What new amenities would you like to see in this park? Choose up to three. Lighting, Other - Trash cans to collect the beer bottles, beer cans and water bottles left behind by the ball players.
What else would you like to tell us about this park? A greater police presence, especially near the property lines, on the weekends and at dusk when the park should be closing.
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)
Please choose your age range: 65 and over

Name not shown inside Travilah September 17, 2023, 10:37 PM

What do you like to do at a skate park? (Select all that apply) Skateboard
For the activity you do most often (skateboard, BMX bike, scooter, in-line skate), what is your skill level? (Select one) Intermediate
What mixture of difficulty would you like to see at your local skate park? (Select one) An even mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced elements
What is your preferred style? (Select all that apply) Vert (including features such as bowls, mini ramps, quarter pipes etc.)
What makes you feel welcome in a skate park? (Select your top three) Design for all abilities, Lighting, Other - Open 24-7, at the very least open at sun rise to sunset. Half pipes in the 6-8' range, mini ramps, qtr pipes with copings and without copings.
What are your preferred supporting amenities in/near a skate park? (Select your top five) Bathroom, Fenced space, Lighting, Shade Structures
Which local skate park do you visit the most? (Select one) Rockville Skate Park
Why do you go to that skate park? available distance and at least has a mini ramp tucked in the corner. Wish the mini ramp can be bigger, maybe an 8 ft.
What activities do you like to do in parks? (Select your top three) Tennis
When you go to a skate park, how do you usually get there? (Select all that apply) Drive (personal vehicle)
Are you interested in becoming part of a skate park design work group? No
Which of the following best describes you? Asian or Pacific Islander
Please choose your age range: 40-49
What is your gender? Male
What is your zip code? 20878

Name not shown inside Takoma Park September 16, 2023, 5:50 PM

What improvements would you like to see in this park? Choose up to three. Soccer court
Do you like the temporary soccer goals? Yes
Would you like to see a permanent soccer court in the park? Yes
What do you currently like about this park? Choose all that apply. Spending time with friends/family at the park
What are the issues with this park? Choose all that apply. Amenities are not interesting to me
Some potential improvements may require the removal of trees. Which would you prefer? Make needed improvements and remove trees, if necessary.
What else would you like to tell us about this park, including any feedback about the soccer goals? Add Fake grass or turf and bigger goalie nets and make the field bigger and longer and make the fences taller.
Which of the following best describes you? Hispanic or Latino
Please choose your age range: Under 18

Name not shown inside Kensington/Wheaton September 16, 2023, 9:32 AM

How far do you live from Wheaton Forest Local Park? 1/2 a mile or less
How often do you visit this park? Choose one. A couple times per week
Overall, how would you rate the current status of Wheaton Forest Local Park? Choose one. Good
What do you currently like to do in this park? Choose all that apply. Basketball, Bike, scooter, Enjoy nature, Events, Fitness, Playground, Spend time with family and/or friends, Tennis, Unstructured field play, Walk, Other - Radio Controlled Cars & Small Planes
What are the issues with this park? Choose all that apply. Amenities are in poor condition, There is trash in the park/park feels dirty, Other - the smell of marijuana, no large broom to sweep away poop from geese on the basketball court, parking insufficient for some baseball games, no lighting at the basketball court, weeds and graffiti at the tennis court
What new amenities would you like to see in this park? Choose up to three. Electric plug-in/WiFi, Lighting, Shade elements
What else would you like to tell us about this park? I wonder if pickleball would be too loud. My family of 6 is 1 house away from the park.
Which of the following best describes you? Black or African (Not of Hispanic Origin)
Please choose your age range: 45 to 54

Name not shown inside Kensington/Wheaton September 16, 2023, 9:24 AM

How far do you live from Wheaton Forest Local Park? 1/2 a mile or less
How often do you visit this park? Choose one. A couple times per week
Overall, how would you rate the current status of Wheaton Forest Local Park? Choose one. Fair
What do you currently like to do in this park? Choose all that apply. Basketball, Playground, Spend time with family and/or friends, Unstructured field play
What are the issues with this park? Choose all that apply. Amenities are in poor condition, I do not feel safe, There is trash in the park/park feels dirty, Other - Smell of marijuana
What new amenities would you like to see in this park? Choose up to three. More/different play equipment, Seating/Places to relax, Shade elements
What else would you like to tell us about this park? People often times use this park to smoke weed. The tennis court is difficult to use due to disrepair or debris on court
Which of the following best describes you? Two or more races
Please choose your age range: 35 to 44

Name not shown inside Takoma Park September 16, 2023, 1:13 AM

What do you like to do at a skate park? (Select all that apply) Skateboard
For the activity you do most often (skateboard, BMX bike, scooter, in-line skate), what is your skill level? (Select one) Beginner
What mixture of difficulty would you like to see at your local skate park? (Select one) An even mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced elements
What is your preferred style? (Select all that apply) Street/Urban/Plaza (including features such as ledges, benches, handrails, stairs etc.), Vert (including features such as bowls, mini ramps, quarter pipes etc.), Large smooth flat ground for warming up and practicing new tricks
What makes you feel welcome in a skate park? (Select your top three) Design for all abilities, Lighting
What are your preferred supporting amenities in/near a skate park? (Select your top five) Bathroom, Drinking fountain, Lighting, Seating, Shade Structures
Which local skate park do you visit the most? (Select one) Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park Stake Park
Why do you go to that skate park? Because it’s closest to me, but I hate the fact that it has no transitions. Also huge gaps in the concrete.
What activities do you like to do in parks? (Select your top three) Playground, Soccer, Water Feature/Splash Park
When you go to a skate park, how do you usually get there? (Select all that apply) Bike, Drive (personal vehicle), Walk
Are you interested in becoming part of a skate park design work group? No
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)
Please choose your age range: 40-49
What is your gender? Male
What is your zip code? 20912

Matthew Santucci inside Kensington/Wheaton September 15, 2023, 5:16 PM

How far do you live from Wheaton Forest Local Park? 1/2 a mile or less
How often do you visit this park? Choose one. Once or twice a month
Overall, how would you rate the current status of Wheaton Forest Local Park? Choose one. Poor
What do you currently like to do in this park? Choose all that apply. Spend time with family and/or friends, Unstructured field play, Walk
What are the issues with this park? Choose all that apply. Amenities are in poor condition, There is trash in the park/park feels dirty, Other - Playground too close to 193 with no barrier
What new amenities would you like to see in this park? Choose up to three. Gardens/Flowers, Lighting, Pickleball courts
What else would you like to tell us about this park? It is very dirty, do what you did at Evans park to make it nicer!
Which of the following best describes you? Hispanic or Latino
Please choose your age range: 35 to 44

Benjamin Havilland inside Gaithersburg City September 14, 2023, 4:16 PM

What do you like to do at a skate park? (Select all that apply) BMX Bike
For the activity you do most often (skateboard, BMX bike, scooter, in-line skate), what is your skill level? (Select one) Intermediate
What mixture of difficulty would you like to see at your local skate park? (Select one) An even mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced elements
What is your preferred style? (Select all that apply) Vert (including features such as bowls, mini ramps, quarter pipes etc.)
What makes you feel welcome in a skate park? (Select your top three) Design for all abilities, Designated beginner area, Lighting
What are your preferred supporting amenities in/near a skate park? (Select your top five) Bathroom, Lighting, Public Art, Rest and viewing area, Shade Structures
Which local skate park do you visit the most? (Select one) Rockville Skate Park
Why do you go to that skate park? To learn new skills and keep up on the ones I have. To have a good time with friends.
What activities do you like to do in parks? (Select your top three) Biking, Climbing/Bouldering, Water Feature/Splash Park
When you go to a skate park, how do you usually get there? (Select all that apply) Drive (personal vehicle)
Please include any additional comments. Please, make this park work for Bikes along with skate and scooters. Please please make a box jump section with a vert wall at the end to come back from. Please please make a small and large bowl. Please build nice hips into any quarter pipes. Thank you so much for taking my input!
Are you interested in becoming part of a skate park design work group? Yes
Which of the following best describes you? Prefer not to disclose
Please choose your age range: 40-49
What is your gender? Male
What is your zip code? 20878

Name not shown inside Kensington/Wheaton September 14, 2023, 12:51 PM

What do you like to do at a skate park? (Select all that apply) Other - rollerskate
For the activity you do most often (skateboard, BMX bike, scooter, in-line skate), what is your skill level? (Select one) Beginner
What mixture of difficulty would you like to see at your local skate park? (Select one) An even mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced elements
What is your preferred style? (Select all that apply) Large smooth flat ground for warming up and practicing new tricks
What makes you feel welcome in a skate park? (Select your top three) Designated beginner area, Presence of supervisory staff, Public art
What are your preferred supporting amenities in/near a skate park? (Select your top five) Bathroom, Drinking fountain, Seating, Shade Structures
Which local skate park do you visit the most? (Select one) Other - garage
What activities do you like to do in parks? (Select your top three) Biking, Walking, Water Feature/Splash Park
When you go to a skate park, how do you usually get there? (Select all that apply) Drive (personal vehicle), I don’t skate at skate parks
Are you interested in becoming part of a skate park design work group? No
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)
Please choose your age range: 30-39
What is your gender? Female
What is your zip code? 20902