Community Needs Assessment 

The town of Nottingham, Parks and Recreation Department is gathering information to assess the parks and recreation interests, needs, and priorities of households in the Town of Nottingham. Your responses to the following questions are important to us. The information that you provide will assist in establishing priorities and a strategic direction for recreation provision in Nottingham. Please read each question carefully before responding, and please answer each question to the best of your ability. The survey should take between 10-15 minutes to complete. You can be assured that all individual responses will be kept anonymous and confidential. Thank you for your thoughtful responses to the following questions. 

If you have a specific comment, complaint or suggestion and it is not covered in this survey, please email recreation@nottingham-nh.gov. 

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Which of the following Nottingham Facilities and properties do you or other members of your household use or attend events for recreation purposes? Do you use these facilities Frequently (more than 20 times/year), Regularly (10-20 times/year), Occasionally (1-9 times/year), Never, or Unaware of Facility.

Frequently
Regularly
Occasionally
Never
Unaware of Facility
Town Hall Gym and Kitchen
Town Hall Playground
Town Hall Bandstand
Old Town Hall
Foss Fields (Town Hall)
Marston Farm Recreation Area
Town Beach
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How would you rate the overall quality of the parks and recreation facilities and properties available in Nottingham? Please check the appropriate box. If you do not use the facility, please indicate. (Excellent, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Poor, Don’t Use/Unable to Judge)

Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
Don't Use/Unable to Judge
Town Hall Gym and Kitchen
Town Hall Playground
Town Hall Bandstand
Old Town Hall
Foss Fields (Town Hall)
Marston Farm Recreation Area
Town Beach
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Have you or members of your household participated in programs, special events or activities offered by the Nottingham Parks & Recreation Department over the past 12 months? (check one)
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How would you rate the overall quality of programs, special events, or activities that your or members of your household have participated in during the past 12 months? (check one)

Not Applicable to me
Excellent
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Below is a list of recreation programs and activities that might be of interest. Please rate each of the following recreation programs/activities base on their priority level for you and/or your household. Use the following rating system as a guide. High Priority (needed in the next three years), Medium Priority (needed in the next 4-6 years, Low Priority (needed in the next 7-10 years), Not a Priority (no perceived need for this in the near, medium, or long term).

High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not A Priority
Arts and Cultural programs (e.g. performing arts, art lessons, dance)
Musical Concerts and Performances
Community Holiday events
Recreation programs for people with disabilities
Pre-Kindergarten activities
After School programs
Non-Sport teen/high school programs (e.g. games, social activities)
Summer specialty day camps (e.g. sports, art, adventure)
Recreation Summer day camp
Non-Sport adult activities (e.g. cards, games, social)
Senior/older adult recreation activities (e.g. trips, events)
Senior Meals
Group Fitness programs (e.g. yoga, zumba)
Nature or environmental education programs or lectures
Outdoor equipment check-out or rentals
Sports lessons
Adult recreational sports
Youth recreational sports
Open gyms/drop in programs
Swim programs
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Below is a list of recreation facility needs that might be of interest. Please rate each of the following recreation facilities based on their priority level for you and/or your household. Use the following rating system as a guide. High Priority (needed in the next three years), Medium Priority (needed in the next 4-6 years, Low Priority (needed in the next 7-10 years), Not a Priority (no perceived need for this in the near, medium, or long term).

High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not a Priority
Outdoor basketball courts
Pickleball courts
Tennis courts
Pavilion and picnic area
Playground
Baseball and Softball fields
Multipurpose Fields (soccer, lacrosse, flag football)
Disc Golf course
Indoor full-size gym (basketball, pickleball)
Indoor space for programming for all ages
Lake Access
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Please rate the reasons that prevent you or your family from using the recreation facilities and programs in Nottingham or that prevent you from using them as much as you would like. (Strongly agree, Agree, Neither Agree/Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree).

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree/Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Lack of time because of other leisure activities
Not aware of available facilities
Lack of transportation/difficult to get to
Facilities are not safe
No one to participate with
Lack of time because of work or other obligations
Lack of money/too expensive
Facilities needed are not available
Lack of parking availability
Lack of childcare
Disability/accessibility issues
Inappropriate social environment
Not interested in available recreation opportunities
Facilities are not adequate to meet my/my families needs
Better recreation opportunities elsewhere
Difficult/confusing program registration process
Lack of advertsising
Not satisfied with the quality of recreation staff
Programs get cancelled because of low enrollment
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What are the BEST WAYS for you to find out about the recreation program and facility offerings in Nottingham? (check all that apply)

Please respond by agreeing or disagreeing with the following statements: (Strongly agree, Agree, Neither Agree nor disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree)

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree/Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I would be willing to pay a fee to participate in town-sponsored recreation programs and activities in Nottingham.
I believe that some portion of a resident’s property tax should be used to offset the costs to build and maintain indoor and outdoor recreation facilities in Nottingham.
I believe that some portion of a resident’s property tax should be used to offset the costs to run recreation programs and activities in Nottingham.
I believe that it is a good idea to for the town of Nottingham to partner with other organizations and agencies to deliver recreation services.
I personally benefit from town-supported parks and recreation programs and facilities in Nottingham
My family/household benefits from town-supported parks and recreation programs and facilities in Nottingham
The Community benefits from town-supported parks and recreation programs and facilities in Nottingham
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In what ways do you/the town benefit from having access to town-supported parks and recreation programs and facilities in Nottingham? Check all (or none) that apply.

To which gender identity do you most closely identify?

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In what year were you born?
Are you a resident or taxpayer of Nottingham?
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Do you own or rent a home?
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How many years have you resided in Nottingham?
How many months per year do you live in Nottingham?
Are you or another adult household member
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Do you have a child or children between the following ages living in your home? (Check all that apply)

How satisfied are you with.. (Please rate by choosing 0-5 on the scale)

0
1
2
3
4
5
Feeling part of your community
With your health
Do you currently volunteer for parks and recreation in any capacity? (e.g. coach, scorekeeper, programmer, advisory board member)
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Approximately how many total hours have you spent volunteering for Parks and Recreation in the past 12 months?

If you have any additional ideas for programs or facilities or general comments about park and recreation services, please write them here. 

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