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Gene C. Reid Park and Reid Park Zoo Community Conversation Survey

Complete the Survey: The City wants your input about potential changes to Reid Park and the Reid Park Zoo

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What is your primary language?

Response Percent Response Count
English 99.5% 13,898
Spanish 0.3% 47
Other 0.1% 16

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept A, please indicate your response.

Concept A No Zoo Expansion (<$1M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 47.9% 6,639
2 – Somewhat oppose 13.3% 1,838
3 – Undecided 7.1% 977
4 – Somewhat favor 10.4% 1,438
5 – Strongly favor 21.4% 2,966

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept B, please indicate your response.

Concept B West Zoo Expansion into Reid Park (<$1M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 40.3% 5,624
2 – Somewhat oppose 9.2% 1,287
3 – Undecided 3.9% 545
4 – Somewhat favor 14.3% 1,996
5 – Strongly favor 32.2% 4,487

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept C, please indicate your response.

Concept C West Zoo Expansion and Natural Resources Area in Reid Park ($1.5M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 37.7% 5,248
2 – Somewhat oppose 10.4% 1,445
3 – Undecided 5.8% 801
4 – Somewhat favor 18.0% 2,506
5 – Strongly favor 28.2% 3,931

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept D, please indicate your response.

Concept D Northwest Zoo Expansion into Reid Park ($3.6M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 28.6% 3,988
2 – Somewhat oppose 15.8% 2,205
3 – Undecided 11.5% 1,597
4 – Somewhat favor 22.9% 3,191
5 – Strongly favor 21.3% 2,966

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept E, please indicate your response.

Concept E Southwest Zoo Expansion into Reid Park ($8M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 45.0% 6,280
2 – Somewhat oppose 22.4% 3,127
3 – Undecided 11.7% 1,629
4 – Somewhat favor 13.9% 1,938
5 – Strongly favor 7.0% 975

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept F, please indicate your response.

Concept F East Zoo Expansion into Reid Park/Dell Urich Golf Course ($15M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 47.2% 6,577
2 – Somewhat oppose 14.3% 1,999
3 – Undecided 9.4% 1,317
4 – Somewhat favor 14.3% 2,000
5 – Strongly favor 14.7% 2,054

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept G, please indicate your response.

Concept G North Zoo Expansion ($15-25M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 45.1% 6,285
2 – Somewhat oppose 15.3% 2,130
3 – Undecided 10.7% 1,487
4 – Somewhat favor 15.6% 2,174
5 – Strongly favor 13.4% 1,867

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept H, please indicate your response.

Concept H Relocate Reid Park Zoo (>$100M Additional Cost)
Response Percent Response Count
1 – Strongly oppose 73.2% 10,207
2 – Somewhat oppose 7.3% 1,018
3 – Undecided 8.3% 1,160
4 – Somewhat favor 5.3% 734
5 – Strongly favor 6.0% 833

If you have a concept idea not shown here, please share it below. Feasible and functional concepts will be researched by City staff and brought to the Core Stakeholder Group for consideration.

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Do you (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Live in the greater Tucson area 44.5% 6,207
Live in the City of Tucson 63.7% 8,883
Work in Tucson 53.3% 7,433
Visit Tucson 12.5% 1,742
Own property in Tucson 51.4% 7,168
Own a business in Tucson 9.8% 1,361
Rent in Tucson 14.8% 2,069
Go to school in Tucson 12.1% 1,694
Serve on City Council, Board, Commission, or city staff 1.1% 150
Other 5.5% 763

What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
15-19 1.8% 249
20-24 4.5% 627
25-34 18.5% 2,579
35-44 22.2% 3,097
45-54 14.1% 1,971
55-59 7.5% 1,040
60-64 9.0% 1,262
65-74 16.5% 2,308
75-84 5.4% 749
85 and over 0.5% 64

With which racial and ethnic group do you identify? (select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0% 273
Asian or Asian American 2.3% 319
Black or African American 1.6% 221
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin 15.0% 2,090
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.4% 61
White or Caucasian 74.2% 10,354
Other 1.5% 210
Prefer not to disclose 9.9% 1,383

How do you describe your gender identity?

Response Percent Response Count
Female 62.9% 8,768
Male 29.5% 4,111
Non-binary 1.2% 170
Genderqueer 0.4% 51
Agender 0.1% 17
Transgender 0.3% 45
Other 0.5% 64
Prefer not to disclose 5.2% 720

What is your zip or postal code?

Response Percent Response Count
85321 0.3% 36
85341 0.1% 17
85601 0.2% 23
85602 0.3% 45
85611 0.8% 108
85614 0.9% 127
85619 0.4% 59
85622 0.2% 31
85629 1.3% 176
85633 0.0% 5
85634 0.0% 6
85637 0.1% 13
85639 0.1% 9
85641 2.2% 309
85645 0.2% 34
85653 0.9% 122
85658 0.6% 78
85701 1.4% 196
85704 2.5% 344
85705 3.4% 481
85706 1.4% 198
85707 0.0% 2
85708 0.3% 35
85709 0.0% 4
85710 6.3% 882
85711 9.1% 1,273
85712 4.5% 624
85713 4.0% 554
85714 0.5% 71
85715 3.0% 419
85716 10.4% 1,445
85718 3.6% 501
85719 6.1% 851
85726 0.0% 4
85730 3.6% 503
85735 0.5% 73
85736 0.1% 18
85737 1.3% 184
85739 0.5% 75
85741 2.0% 277
85742 1.8% 256
85743 1.6% 225
85745 4.0% 560
85746 1.5% 205
85747 3.1% 431
85748 2.7% 376
85749 2.4% 337
85750 3.1% 434
85755 1.0% 139
85756 1.6% 223
85757 0.6% 87
Other 3.3% 461

What is your current employment/occupation status? (select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Employed full time (30-40 hours per week) 49.9% 6,966
Employed part time (less than 30 hours per week) 8.8% 1,230
Working multiple jobs 3.3% 458
Self-employed 9.5% 1,326
Unemployed and currently looking for work 1.8% 248
Unemployed and not currently looking for work 1.1% 157
Student 7.0% 980
Retired 22.6% 3,158
Household Manager 5.4% 756
Unable to work 1.0% 135
Prefer not to say 3.7% 519

What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than high school 0.8% 109
High school or GED 5.5% 772
Trade School/Certification Program 3.1% 439
Some college, no degree 14.8% 2,065
Associate degree 8.0% 1,114
Bachelor's degree 31.0% 4,317
Advanced degree beyond a bachelor’s degree 33.0% 4,600
Prefer not to say 3.8% 530

Do you rent or own the place you reside?

Response Percent Response Count
Rent 20.4% 2,839
Own 73.8% 10,298
Other 1.3% 178
Prefer not to say 4.5% 631

What is your total household income?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than $10,000 1.4% 195
$10,000 — $14,999 1.6% 220
$15,000 — $24,999 3.6% 496
$25,000 — $34,999 6.0% 836
$35,000 — $49,999 8.8% 1,229
$50,000 — $74,999 15.3% 2,132
$75,000 — $99,999 14.0% 1,950
$100,000 — $149,999 14.6% 2,042
$150,000 or more 11.2% 1,563
Prefer not to say 23.5% 3,283
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April 13, 2021, 11:30 PM
  • What is your primary language?
    • English
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept A, please indicate your response.
    • Concept A No Zoo Expansion (<$1M Additional Cost) - 5 – Strongly favor
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept B, please indicate your response.
    • Concept B West Zoo Expansion into Reid Park (<$1M Additional Cost) - 1 – Strongly oppose
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept C, please indicate your response.
    • Concept C West Zoo Expansion and Natural Resources Area in Reid Park ($1.5M Additional Cost) - 1 – Strongly oppose
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept D, please indicate your response.
    • Concept D Northwest Zoo Expansion into Reid Park ($3.6M Additional Cost) - 1 – Strongly oppose
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept E, please indicate your response.
    • Concept E Southwest Zoo Expansion into Reid Park ($8M Additional Cost) - 3 – Undecided
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept F, please indicate your response.
    • Concept F East Zoo Expansion into Reid Park/Dell Urich Golf Course ($15M Additional Cost) - 3 – Undecided
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept G, please indicate your response.
    • Concept G North Zoo Expansion ($15-25M Additional Cost) - 1 – Strongly oppose
  • On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 indicating that you strongly favor Concept H, please indicate your response.
    • Concept H Relocate Reid Park Zoo (>$100M Additional Cost) - 1 – Strongly oppose
  • If you have a concept idea not shown here, please share it below. Feasible and functional concepts will be researched by City staff and brought to the Core Stakeholder Group for consideration.

    The Mayor and Council, City Management need to focus on the basic question. What is the Long range Master Plan for the Greater Randolph/Reid Park complex? This Planning study should ask basic questions first. What is the goal for the components of the R/RP complex? This includes the Public Park Areas, Sports fields, Randolph Golf Course, Reid Park Zoo, Hi Corbett Field, Recreation Buildings, Park Department Offices/Maintenance facilities. The current situation has been created by a Zoo Centric approach. Given the public outcry it is clear the Zoo Expansion plan was developed without adequate public notification. Every Land Use Plan Amendment and Zoning case is posted with a notice that a major change is proposed for the subject site. Yet no such notice has ever been reported at the Barnum Hill site. If it had - the Public - the People who go to Reid Park to walk around the lakes, enjoy the cool canopy of shade trees, the view from Barnum Hill, the sounds of ducks, birds, cascading water, and children enjoying the day - would have reacted well before contracts and funds were expended. No thought was given to the Public areas of the park other than it was Zoo expansion land. One look at the Zoo Master plan shows that minimal if any thought was given to the interface between the Zoo and Public Park areas. Even the Survey options largely focus on the operational functions within the Zoo, not on how the Zoo functions or preserves the integrity of adjoining Public areas within Reid Park. Imagine that the Barnum Hill area is gone. Imagine a wall/chain link fence backdrop for the Cele Peterson Rose Garden. Imagine a walk along the south side of Reid Lake - a narrow defile with a wall on one side to keep people out of the Zoo. Basic questions regarding the R/RP complex need to answered. What's the future of current Public Park areas? Should the Public Park areas and amenities be expanded? What is the future of Randolph Golf Course given climate change/extended drought, ageing golf population, and numerous area course closures. Will we need two golf courses? Should the Zoo be expanded now? What about in the future? The options presented in this survey basically assume continued Zoo expansion. Basically just keep the project going. That direction was never explicitly discussed or approved by Mayor and Council. The Barnum Hill area is the heart of the Public recreation/open space area of Reid Park. The Reid Park Zoo is also an important component of Reid Park. The Mayor and Council need to step back and arrive at a solution that preserves the current balance between these two amenities in Reid Park. It is time for Mayor and Council to take a longer view of the Randolph/Reid Park Recreational complex.

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  • Do you (check all that apply)
    • Live in the City of Tucson
    • Own property in Tucson
  • What is your age?
    • 75-84
  • With which racial and ethnic group do you identify? (select all that apply)
    • White or Caucasian
  • How do you describe your gender identity?
    • Male
  • What is your zip or postal code?
    • 85745
  • What is your current employment/occupation status? (select all that apply)
    • Retired
  • What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?
    • Bachelor's degree
  • Do you rent or own the place you reside?
    • Own
  • What is your total household income?
    • Prefer not to say
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