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What are your thoughts on the playground equipment/amenities for Cahaba Heights and Wald Parks?

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In what area of Vestavia Hills do you reside?

Response Percent Response Count
Cahaba Heights (zoned for VH Elementary Cahaba Heights) 16.7% 44
Dolly Ridge/Rocky Ridge (zoned for VH Elementary Dolly Ridge) 14.1% 37
East (zoned for VH Elementary East) 24.3% 64
Liberty Park (zoned for VH Elementary Liberty Park) 5.7% 15
West (zoned for VH Elementary West) 39.2% 103

Which park do you anticipate visiting most often?

Response Percent Response Count
Cahaba Heights Park 18.6% 49
Wald Park 72.2% 190
Both equally 9.1% 24

Please rate the importance of the following playground options/amenities:

Shade
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 78.7% 207
Somewhat important 18.6% 49
Neutral 2.7% 7
Fencing/security
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 65.0% 171
Somewhat important 18.3% 48
Neutral 11.0% 29
Somewhat unimportant 4.2% 11
Very unimportant 1.5% 4
Swings
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 68.8% 181
Somewhat important 25.5% 67
Neutral 3.8% 10
Somewhat unimportant 1.1% 3
Very unimportant 0.8% 2
Seating (benches)
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 55.1% 145
Somewhat important 34.2% 90
Neutral 9.1% 24
Somewhat unimportant 1.5% 4
Massing (equipment density)
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 11.0% 29
Somewhat important 31.6% 83
Neutral 49.8% 131
Somewhat unimportant 7.2% 19
Very unimportant 0.4% 1
Slides
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 53.6% 141
Somewhat important 35.7% 94
Neutral 9.1% 24
Somewhat unimportant 1.1% 3
Very unimportant 0.4% 1
Sight lines
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 44.9% 118
Somewhat important 26.2% 69
Neutral 24.7% 65
Somewhat unimportant 3.0% 8
Very unimportant 1.1% 3
Inclusion of musical elements
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 8.7% 23
Somewhat important 23.2% 61
Neutral 38.0% 100
Somewhat unimportant 19.8% 52
Very unimportant 10.3% 27
Exercise equipment
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 9.9% 26
Somewhat important 20.9% 55
Neutral 31.2% 82
Somewhat unimportant 17.9% 47
Very unimportant 20.2% 53
Picnic areas
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 32.7% 86
Somewhat important 39.5% 104
Neutral 19.0% 50
Somewhat unimportant 6.8% 18
Very unimportant 1.9% 5
Climbing structure
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 42.2% 111
Somewhat important 40.7% 107
Neutral 12.9% 34
Somewhat unimportant 3.4% 9
Very unimportant 0.8% 2
Obstacle course
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 24.0% 63
Somewhat important 39.5% 104
Neutral 25.5% 67
Somewhat unimportant 8.0% 21
Very unimportant 3.0% 8
Forts
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 30.4% 80
Somewhat important 33.8% 89
Neutral 25.5% 67
Somewhat unimportant 8.0% 21
Very unimportant 2.3% 6
Tunnels
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 26.2% 69
Somewhat important 34.2% 90
Neutral 27.0% 71
Somewhat unimportant 9.5% 25
Very unimportant 3.0% 8
Monkey bars
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 21.3% 56
Somewhat important 37.6% 99
Neutral 23.6% 62
Somewhat unimportant 11.8% 31
Very unimportant 5.7% 15
Balance beam
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 15.6% 41
Somewhat important 32.7% 86
Neutral 34.2% 90
Somewhat unimportant 14.4% 38
Very unimportant 3.0% 8
Seesaw
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 16.0% 42
Somewhat important 35.4% 93
Neutral 30.4% 80
Somewhat unimportant 14.8% 39
Very unimportant 3.4% 9
Merry-go-round
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 13.3% 35
Somewhat important 28.1% 74
Neutral 36.9% 97
Somewhat unimportant 16.0% 42
Very unimportant 5.7% 15
Inclusive equipment
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 45.6% 120
Somewhat important 32.3% 85
Neutral 17.5% 46
Somewhat unimportant 3.0% 8
Very unimportant 1.5% 4
Restrooms
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 89.4% 235
Somewhat important 8.4% 22
Neutral 1.9% 5
Somewhat unimportant 0.4% 1
Water feature
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 30.4% 80
Somewhat important 24.7% 65
Neutral 25.1% 66
Somewhat unimportant 9.1% 24
Very unimportant 10.6% 28
Theme
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 6.1% 16
Somewhat important 8.7% 23
Neutral 44.5% 117
Somewhat unimportant 17.9% 47
Very unimportant 22.8% 60
Designated baby/toddler area
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 41.8% 110
Somewhat important 26.6% 70
Neutral 24.7% 65
Somewhat unimportant 3.4% 9
Very unimportant 3.4% 9

Of the items you ranked as very important, please choose your top 5 in order of importance:

Response Percent Response Count
Shade 74.0% 194
Fencing/security 47.3% 124
Swings 52.3% 137
Seating (benches) 40.8% 107
Equipment density 6.1% 16
Slides 29.8% 78
Sight lines 21.8% 57
Musical elements 3.4% 9
Exercise equipment 5.0% 13
Picnic areas 16.8% 44
Climbing structure 21.8% 57
Obstacle course 9.5% 25
Forts 12.2% 32
Tunnels 2.3% 6
Monkey bars 4.6% 12
Balance beam 1.5% 4
Seesaw 0.4% 1
Merry-go-round 2.7% 7
Inclusive equipment 22.1% 58
Restrooms 56.5% 148
Water feature 16.4% 43
Theme 1.1% 3
Baby/toddler area 14.5% 38

If you are interested in a theme for one of both parks, please provide your suggestion(s):

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March 25, 2020, 4:39 PM
  • In what area of Vestavia Hills do you reside?
    • Liberty Park (zoned for VH Elementary Liberty Park)
  • Which park do you anticipate visiting most often?
    • Cahaba Heights Park
  • Please rate the importance of the following playground options/amenities:
    • Shade - Very important
    • Fencing/security - Somewhat important
    • Swings - Very important
    • Seating (benches) - Very important
    • Massing (equipment density) - Somewhat important
    • Slides - Very important
    • Sight lines - Somewhat important
    • Inclusion of musical elements - Very important
    • Exercise equipment - Neutral
    • Picnic areas - Somewhat important
    • Climbing structure - Somewhat important
    • Obstacle course - Somewhat important
    • Forts - Neutral
    • Tunnels - Neutral
    • Monkey bars - Somewhat important
    • Balance beam - Neutral
    • Seesaw - Somewhat important
    • Merry-go-round - Neutral
    • Inclusive equipment - Very important
    • Restrooms - Very important
    • Water feature - Neutral
    • Theme - Neutral
    • Designated baby/toddler area - Somewhat important
  • Of the items you ranked as very important, please choose your top 5 in order of importance:
    • Shade
    • Seating (benches)
    • Slides
    • Musical elements
    • Inclusive equipment
  • If you are interested in a theme for one of both parks, please provide your suggestion(s):
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Shade
Fencing/security
Swings
Seating (benches)
Massing (equipment density)
Slides
Sight lines
Inclusion of musical elements
Exercise equipment
Picnic areas
Climbing structure
Obstacle course
Forts
Tunnels
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Balance beam
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