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Willacy County Parks and Recreation Community Survey

1. Please choose which version you prefer. Favor de escoger el idioma que prefiere.

Response

PercentResponse

Count

English - Inglés 87.8% 296

Spanish - Español 12.2% 41

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2. Check which town you live in or near:

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Lasara 41.4% 122

Lyford 7.1% 21

Port Mansfield 3.1% 9

Raymondville 40.0% 118

San Perlita 3.1% 9

Sebastian 3.4% 10

I do not live in Willacy County 2.0% 6

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3. What age group are you in:

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Under 20 15.0% 42

21-35 33.6% 94

36-50 33.9% 95

51-65 12.5% 35

Over 65 5.0% 14

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4. What is your gender:

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Female 66.8% 189

Male 33.2% 94

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5. How many children (19 and under) live in your home?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

0 19.5% 54

1 12.3% 34

2 21.3% 59

3 22.0% 61

4 15.5% 43

5 6.1% 17

6 1.8% 5

7 0.4% 1

8 1.1% 3

More than 8 0.0% 0

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6. Do you or does someone in your family participate in organized league sports (baseball, softball, volleyball, etc.) outside of a school program?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Yes 52.7% 149

No 47.3% 134

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7. Should local governments develop or improve OUTDOOR Park and Recreaton Facilities in the County?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Yes 98.3% 281

No 1.7% 5

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8. Please check the top FIVE (5) OUTDOOR Park and Recreation Facilities from the list below that you would like to see added in the County.

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Amphitheaters 5.4% 15

Baseball Fields 27.8% 77

Basketball Courts 20.2% 56

Bicycling Trails/Paths 26.4% 73

Birdwatching Areas 8.7% 24

BMX Bike Parks 6.5% 18

Camp Grounds 9.4% 26

Disc Golf (Frisbee) Courses 2.9% 8

Fishing Piers/Wading Areas 17.3% 48

Football Fields 10.8% 30

Golf Courses 4.7% 13

Horseback Riding Trails 7.9% 22

Kayaking/Canoe Launches 6.1% 17

Open Space/Nature Preserves 13.4% 37

Outdoor Pavilions 23.1% 64

Picnic Areas and Barbeque Pits 43.3% 120

Playgrounds 47.3% 131

Public Beaches 10.1% 28

Public Hunting Areas 6.5% 18

Rock Climbing Walls 13.7% 38

Rodeo/Roping Arenas 5.4% 15

Running Tracks 11.6% 32

RV Parks 0.4% 1

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Skateboarding Parks 17.7% 49

Soccer Fields 10.5% 29

Softball Fields 15.5% 43

Swimming Pool/Spray Parks 39.0% 108

Tennis Courts 11.9% 33

Volleyball Courts 15.2% 42

Walking/Jogging/Hiking Trails 43.7% 121

Other (please specify) 1

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9. Do you think local governments should develop or improve INDOOR Park and Recreation Facilities in the County?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Yes 93.6% 265

No 6.4% 18

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10. Please check your top FIVE (5) INDOOR Park and Recreation Facilities from the list below that you would like to see added in the County.

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Arts & Crafts Rooms 22.5% 58

Audio Visual/TV Rooms 3.9% 10

Auditorium for Music, Plays, Performances

24.0% 62

Basketball Courts 35.3% 91

Bowling 46.1% 119

Computer Rooms 33.7% 87

Fitness Rooms (yoga, aerobics, martial arts)

52.7% 136

Game Rooms (foosball, pool, board games, ping pong)

34.1% 88

Gymnasiums 26.7% 69

Meeting Rooms 13.2% 34

Nature Center 14.3% 37

Racquetball/Handball Courts 8.9% 23

Rock Climbing Walls 20.9% 54

Running Tracks 16.3% 42

Swimming Pool 46.1% 119

Video Game Rooms 21.3% 55

Volleyball Courts 20.2% 52

Weight Rooms 37.6% 97

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11. The list below provides examples of recreational and social programs that some communities develop for their residents. Would you participate in any of the following programs?

Yes NoResponse

Count

Aquatic (swim lessons, water fitness, etc.) 78.6% (180) 21.4% (49) 229

Arts & Crafts (writing, performing, dance, music, visual, crafts, etc.) 78.8% (178) 21.2% (48) 226

Fitness Classes (yoga, aerobics, martial arts, weight lifting, boxing,

etc.)86.0% (202) 14.0% (33) 235

Youth Summer Camps 75.2% (121) 24.8% (40) 161

Social Activities (family nights, support groups, social clubs,

volunteering)72.6% (162) 27.4% (61) 223

Sports Leagues (youth/adult basketball, soccer, baseball/T-ball,

volleyball, etc.)77.2% (179) 22.8% (53) 232

Teen Programs (clubs, adventure/environmental programs,

etc.)70.2% (153) 29.8% (65) 218

Trip & Tours (youth/adult/senior outdoor education, hiking, field

trips, etc.)76.3% (174) 23.7% (54) 228

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12. What can local governments do to increase and/or improve the park and recreational opportunities available to senior citizens?

Response

Count

99

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13. Please check all the reasons why you and/or your family may not participate more frequently in community recreational programs or use community park facilities.

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Not enough programs or park facilities

70.2% 160

No interest in programs or recreational facilities offered

6.6% 15

Unable to get to program or facility 13.6% 31

Fees are not affordable 13.6% 31

Lack of time 21.9% 50

Lack of childcare 13.6% 31

Lack of information on programs 37.3% 85

Times and facility locations not convenient

25.0% 57

Inadequate amenities (bathroom/seating areas)

29.8% 68

Do not feel safe 20.6% 47

Program or facility is too far away 23.2% 53

Other 2.6% 6

Other (please specify) 10

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14. How often do you go to Port Mansfield?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Often 11.4% 30

Sometimes 37.9% 100

Rarely 36.7% 97

Never 14.0% 37

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15. Would you go to Port Mansfield more often if there were a park with nature trails, improved fishing piers, improved areas for wade fishing, kayaking/canoeing launches, bird viewing stations, nature center, new playground, picnic pavilion, etc.?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Yes 77.1% 205

No 6.0% 16

Maybe 16.9% 45

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16. What is the single most important issue or greatest need concerning parks and recreational programs and facilities within Willacy County?

Response

Count

173

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17. Please use this space for additional comments:

Response

Count

48

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18. We would like to know your opinion of this survey. How would you rate this survey experience?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Excellent 18.1% 50

Very Good 63.0% 174

Good 16.3% 45

Fair 1.8% 5

Poor 0.4% 1

No Opinion 0.4% 1

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19. Marque el pueblo donde vive o el más cercano:

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Lasara 92.5% 37

Lyford 2.5% 1

Port Mansfield 0.0% 0

Raymondville 0.0% 0

San Perlita 2.5% 1

Sebastian 0.0% 0

Yo no vivo en el Condado de Willacy

2.5% 1

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20. ¿Cuáles su grupo de edad?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Menos de 20 5.3% 2

21-35 50.0% 19

36-50 36.8% 14

51-65 5.3% 2

Más de 65 2.6% 1

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21. ¿Cuál es su sexo?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Mujer 84.6% 33

Hombre 15.4% 6

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22. ¿Cuántos niños (de 19 años y menor) viven en su casa?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

0 7.9% 3

1 7.9% 3

2 23.7% 9

3 26.3% 10

4 23.7% 9

5 5.3% 2

6 2.6% 1

7 2.6% 1

8 0.0% 0

más de 8 0.0% 0

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23. ¿Usted o alguien en su familia participa en ligas organizadas de deporte (béisbol, softbol, voleibol, etc.) fuera de un programa escolar?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Sí 25.6% 10

No 74.4% 29

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24. ¿Cree que gobiernos locales deberían desarrollar o mejorar instalaciones AFUERA de los lugares recreativos y de los parques en el Condado?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Sí 97.4% 38

No 2.6% 1

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25. Favor de indicar las CINCO (5) instalaciones AFUERA de los lugares recreativos y de los parques de la lista de abajo de abajo que le gustaría ver ser agregado en el Condado.

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Pabellones al afuera 10.8% 4

Patios de recreo 32.4% 12

Pistas y caminos de bicicleta 29.7% 11

Canchas de béisbol 24.3% 9

Canchas de basquetbol 29.7% 11

Canchas de voleibol 35.1% 13

Canchas de fútbol 18.9% 7

Canchas de softbol 5.4% 2

Canchas de fútbol americano 8.1% 3

Canchas para jugar golfo de discos (Frisbee)

0.0% 0

Áreas de picnic y con parrillas 70.3% 26

Pistas para caminar/hacer jogging 18.9% 7

Piscinas/parques de espray 21.6% 8

Lanchas de kayak/canoa 8.1% 3

Parques para bicicletas BMX 13.5% 5

Anfiteatros 2.7% 1

Áreas para observar aves 13.5% 5

Canchas de tenis 8.1% 3

Pistas para cabalgata de caballos 2.7% 1

Reservas a cielo abierto o áreas protegidas

8.1% 3

Playas para ir en monopatín 8.1% 3

Áreas públicas de cacería 2.7% 1

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Playas públicas 5.4% 2

Parques para tiendas de campo 13.5% 5

Pistas para caminar/hacer caminatas

35.1% 13

Canchas de golf 2.7% 1

Parques de vehículos recreativos 0.0% 0

Plazas para rodeo/lazar 2.7% 1

Murallas de piedra para trepar 10.8% 4

Muelles para pescar/Área para caminar por el agua

5.4% 2

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26. ¿Cree que gobiernos locales deberían desarrollar o mejorar instalaciones Interiores de los lugares recreativos y de los parques cubiertos?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Sí 84.2% 32

No 15.8% 6

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27. Favor de indicar las CINCO (5) instalaciones interiores de los lugares recreativos y de los parques de la lista de abajo que le gustaría ver ser agregado en el Condado.

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Canchas de basquetbol 31.3% 10

Boliche 28.1% 9

Reserva natural 12.5% 4

Gimnasios 43.8% 14

Salones para reuniones 3.1% 1

Canchas de voleibol 25.0% 8

Pistas interiores de carrera 9.4% 3

Auditorío para música, obras de teatro

18.8% 6

Canchas de raquetbol/balonmano 9.4% 3

Salones de levantamiento de pesas

50.0% 16

Piscina interior 34.4% 11

Salones audiovisuales/TV 3.1% 1

Salones para juegos de video 3.1% 1

Salones de computadoras 40.6% 13

Salones de arte y artesanías 37.5% 12

Murallas de piedra para trepar 37.5% 12

Salones de salud (yoga, aerobismo, artes marciales)

43.8% 14

Salones de recreo (futbolito, billares, juegos de mesa, ajedrez,

tenis de mesa)15.6% 5

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28. La lista de abajo da ejemplos de programas recreativos y sociales que algunas comunidades desarrollan para sus residentes. ¿Participaría en cualquiera de los siguientes programas?

Sí NoResponse

Count

Acuática (lecciones de natación, salud acuática, etc.) 50.0% (17) 50.0% (17) 34

Clases de forma física (yoga, aerobics, artes marciales,

levantamiento de pesas, boxeo, etc.)

67.6% (23) 32.4% (11) 34

Actividades Sociales (noches con familia, grupos de apoyo, clubes

sociales, actividades voluntarios)58.8% (20) 41.2% (14) 34

Ligas deportivas (básquetbol para jóvenes/adultos, fútbol, béisbol/T-

bol, voleibol, etc.)55.9% (19) 44.1% (15) 34

Programas para adolescentes (clubes, programas de

aventuras/medio ambiente, etc.)55.9% (19) 44.1% (15) 34

Arte & Artesanías (escritura, teatro, baile, música, visual, artesanías,

etc.)58.8% (20) 41.2% (14) 34

Viajes & Turs (educación al aire libre para jóvenes/adultos/personas de tercera edad, hacer senderismo,

viajes de un día, etc.)

41.2% (14) 58.8% (20) 34

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29. ¿Que pueden hacer los gobiernos locales para aumentar las oportunidades recreativas y de parques disponibles para personas de tercera edad?

Response

Count

7

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30. Favor de marcar todas las razones por la cual usted y/o su familia quizás no participarían con más frecuencia en programas recreativos comunitarios o usar instalaciones de parques comunitarios:

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Insuficientes programas o instalaciones de parques

53.8% 14

No puedo llegar al programa o la instalación

19.2% 5

Las entradas son demasiadas cara 19.2% 5

Falta de tiempo 26.9% 7

Falta de cuidado infantil 26.9% 7

Ningún interés en los programas o las instalaciones recreativos

ofrecidos3.8% 1

Falta de información sobre programas

46.2% 12

Horarios y lugares de instalaciones son inconvenientes

30.8% 8

No hay baños 11.5% 3

No me siento seguro 11.5% 3

El programa o la instalación es demasiado retirado

30.8% 8

Otra 0.0% 0

Otra (favor de especificar) 0

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31. ¿Qué tan seguido visita a Port Mansfield?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Frecuentemente 0.0% 0

A veces 27.0% 10

Casi nunca 24.3% 9

Nunca 48.6% 18

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32. ¿Iría más seguido a Port Mansfield si hubiera un parque con caminos de naturaleza, muelles de pesca, áreas mejorados para caminar por el agua, lanzamientos de kayaks/canoas, sitios para observar aves, áreas naturales, patio de recreo nuevo, pabellón para picnic, etc.?

Response

PercentResponse

Count

Sí 81.1% 30

No 5.4% 2

Quizás 13.5% 5

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33. ¿Cuál es el tema más importante o la necesidad más importante con respecto a parques y programas recreativos en el Condado de Willacy?

Response

Count

14

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34. Favor de usar estas líneas para comentarios adicionales.

Response

Count

6

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