Monticello Parks & Recreation Teen Survey
Purpose
The City of Monticello Parks and Recreation Department wants to know how it can better serve teens in the community. Please help the department by providing feedback with the survey below.
1.
How old are you?
12 years old
13 years old
14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
2.
Where do you usually go after school?
School-related activities
Work or volunteer activities
Recreation center
Team sports
Parks
Home or friend’s house
Other (please specify)
3.
What parks and recreation programs do you participate in? (Check all that apply)
Community Events
Concerts in the parks
Halloween Haunted Trails
Hoots to Howls
Birding Events
Swim Lessons
None
Other (please specify)
4.
What do you enjoy doing? (Check all that apply)
Sports (Basketball, volleyball, soccer, etc.)
Swimming
Walking, running, jogging
Cycling or riding bikes
Skateboarding
Roller blading
Ice skating
Outdoor recreation (hiking, fishing, boating, etc.)
Dancing
Board games
Virtual gaming
Arts and crafts
Activities (Scavenger hunts, stargazing, water fights, flying kites, etc.)
Hanging with friends
Other (please specify)
5.
What amenities would you like to have in the parks? (Check all that apply)
Open space for pick-up games (football, soccer, frisbee, etc.)
WiFi access
Exercise equipment
Interactive water features
Disc golf
Bouldering
Other (please specify)
6.
What activities would you like to see in the parks? (Check all that apply)
Teen social events and activities (roller skating night, game night, movie night, etc.)
Outdoor recreational programs (hiking, fishing, kayaking, etc.)
Nature programs, activities, and education (stargazing, learning about wildlife and native plants, etc.)
Fitness classes and events (5k, yoga, zumba, etc.)
Art activities and programs (photo contests, art contests, mural painting, how to classes, fashion design, etc.)
Theatrical activities and programs (Improv, comedy, fashion shows, musical theater, open mic night, talent night, etc.)
Yard game tournaments (corn hole, giant jenga, bucket ball, sand volleyball, etc.)
Other (please specify)
7.
What would motivate you to participate in teen programs? (Check all that apply)
Community service opportunities
Learn new things
Hang out with friends
Meet new people
Dedicated teen spaces in parks
Other (please specify)
8.
What prevents you from participating in teen programs? (Check all that apply)
Cost
Location of programs
Not aware of programs
Not interested in current program offerings
Other (please specify)
9.
How would you like to find information about teen classes and programs?
Social media
Email
Text message
Teen programs brochure
City of Monticello Parks and Recreation website
Other (please specify)
10.
If you answered that social media on the previous question, list what types would be best.
11.
Would you be interested in volunteering opportunities in the parks? This could include opportunities such as cleaning up parks, helping with events, caring for trees within the parks, being a teen ambassador of a park, etc.
Yes
No
12.
Would you consider a part-time job during the summer with the Monticello Parks and Recreation? This could include being a lifeguard, working at the concessions, park maintenance, etc.
Yes
No
13.
What else can Monticello Parks and Recreation do to make you feel welcomed and have a place in the parks?