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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review information regarding the three (3) Recreation Program Surveys which have
served as a guide for the Parks and Recreation Department staff when programming
activities for the Carlsbad community. Take appropriate action if the Commission concurs
that additional survey work is necessary.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
Commissioner Castner has requested staff to present information to the Commission
regarding the types of Recreation Program Surveys that our department has initiated.
During the past ten (10) years, three (3) surveys have been completed.
In 1981, a Recreation Demand Survey was conducted by Iwanaga Associates and was part
of the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Element's and Macario (Veterans Memorial)
Park Development Plan (Exhibit 1).
The second survey was conducted by Recreation staff in the Summer of 1984 (Exhibit 2).
The purpose of the survey was to 1) Identify present use and future preferences for
recreation programs, 2) Provide information about plans for parks and recreation
development in the next five years, 3) Determine participation in existing programs, and
4) Estimate future trends in recreation in Carlsbad.
A third survey was initiated when the Commission directed staff in January 1990 to
conduct a Recreation Program Study to analyze youth and teen recreational activities, their
needs and also to determine what changes/additions were needed in the community and
by the department. Staff coordinated community-wide meetings and notified interested
groups and leaders to participate. Telephone and written surveys were also conducted as
well as soliciting input from the junior high school students. The results of the survey
concluded that there were many opportunities for the youth. However, there was a lack
of education as to what was available. A Youth Recreation Directory was then designed
and distributed to the Carlsbad schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, libraries, etc. as a way to
inform the community of the many recreation opportunities.
If the Commission concurs that additional survey work is necessary to establish what the
recreational needs of the community are, the Commission may wish to form a
subcommittee or to direct staff accordingly in an effort to create a new survey.
FISCAL IMPACT;
The 1981 Recreation Survey was done in connection with the 1982 Parks and Recreation
Element. A cost for that survey cannot be singled out. However, the cost of the '82
Element was $35,000. The 1984 Recreation Survey was performed at a cost of $6,000.
The cost of the Youth Recreation Survey (including Directory publication) was
approximately $8,200.
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Depending upon the intensity of a new survey, and the method in which a survey is
performed, the cost would vary accordingly.
EXHIBITS;
1. Parks and Recreation Element Survey 1981
2. Recreation Program Survey 1984
3. Youth Recreation Survey 1990
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REVISED PARKS AND
RECREATION ELEMENT
for the GENERAL PLAN
phase 1 and 2 report
BACKGROUND DATA and ANALYSIS
May 1981
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IWANAGA
ASSOCIATES
Landscape
Architecture
Planning
CITY of CARLSBAD
CALIFORNIA
ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
BANIELIAN and ASSOCIATES
EXHIBIT 1
APPENDIX C
recreation demand survey
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OVERVIEW
This preliminary report deals with the results of the parks and rec-
reation survey recently distributed. The analysis indicates general
trends and attitudes while establishing basic and recognizable criteria
for development of the Parks and Recreation Element and the Macario Park
Development Plan.
Because of the preliminary nature of this analysis, all possible al-
ternatives and statistical combinations have not been addressed. These
will be addressed in the final survey report.
Many of the results of the survey may be surprising but they do re-
present the attitudes and desires of the respondents. The survey and
the results are a tool only to be utilized in preparation of the Element
and Development Plan. Being a tool, the survey and the results should
not be construed to be an absolute nor a mandate from the citizens of
Carlsbad. Therefore, the consultant team will utilize the results as
one factor in completing the entire study.
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c PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS
One thousand-four hundred and fifty nine (1,459) surveys were printed and
distributed by hand utilizing volunteers. The survey was distributed to
the following representative groups:
Parks and Recreation Commission
Senior Citizen Association
MCC College
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
City of Carlsbad Employees
Hughes Aircraft
Anthony Pools Inc.
St. Patrick's Church
Christ United Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis
Optimists
Rotary-
Carlsbad Women's Club
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
Carlsbad Boys Club
Carlsbad Girls Club
Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Home
La Coota Youth Organization
Rancho Carlsbad
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
In addition the survey was distributed at various parks, at the Carlsbad
State Beach, at recreation department instructional classes, various local
schools, at local stores and markets and door-to-door in several locations
around Carlsbad.
Of the 1,225 surveys distributed, 557 surveys were returned; the rate of
return is 45.46 per cent.
A preliminary analysis of the survey responses indicates the following
information:
1. Over 70% of the respondents are at least moderately aware that the
City of Carlsbad has an organized recreation program.
2. Thirty per cent of the residents either do not know or barely are
aware of the Carlsbad recreation programs.
3. Holiday Park, Laguna Riviera Park, Chase/Pine Fields and the Harding
Community Center are the most intensively utilized recreation facilities.
A. Approximately 85% of the respondents use the Carlsbad State Beaches.
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5. Sixty-eight percent of the respondents utilized the parks at least once
a month.
6. Almost 50% of the park usage occurs on weekends, primarily in the
afternoons and evenings.
7. Respondents indicate they travel, for the most part (70%), two miles
or less to reach the parks they use.
8. Of those traveling to visit a park, 70% did so by automobile.
9. Almost 56% of the respondents also use walking or bicycling as an
alternate method to the automobile for reaching the parks.
10. Of those responding, 70% believe the parks and facilities serve those
under nineteen years of age best.
11. Over 75% of the respondents rate the City of Carlsbad parks and
recreation facilities as good or excellent.
12. Over 85% of the respondents have visited or would visit Holiday Park.
13. Of the parks or facilities in Carlsbad, over 60% of the respondents
have not visited more than three of them.
14. Over 80% of the respondents visit private commercial recreation
. facilities at least once a month.
15. Over 40% of respondents utilize commercial recreation facilities once a
a week or more frequently.
16. Approximately 51% of the respondents do not believe that the City of
Carlsbad should provide a public golf course.
17. Approximately 26% of the respondents would be willing to pay fees and/or
additional taxes to support and utilize such a facility.
18. Over 90% of all respondents believe that improving the parks and
recreation systems is important.
19. Fifty-seven percent of respondents would be willing to pay a fee
(user fee) to use the Carlsbad park facilities and activities programs.
20. However, 57% of the respondents would not be willing to volunteer their
time to help with programs or assist with park maintenance.
21. A very high percentage of residents are anxious to see more cultural
activities such as concerts, plays, stage presentations, art showings,
etc.. Included in the recreation programs. Response was 85.2%.
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22. Over 68% of the respondents believe fees for boating in the lagoons
should be increased to make the facilities self-supporting.
23. Nearly 45% of the respondents visit the Carlsbad State Beaches at least
once a week.
24. Twenty-six percent of the respondents visit the beaches at least twice
weekly.
25. Over 35% of the respondents would like to see the lagoons and wetlands in
Carlsbad developed as a combination of wildlife habitat and public recrea-
tion.
26. Thirty-nine percent of the respondents want to see the lagoons kept as they
are and used only as a wildlife habitat.
27. Only six percent of respondents desire to see a marina constructed in the
lagoon area.
28. Eleven percent of respondents indicated members of their household
having a handicap or disability requiring special needs.
29. Seventy-four percent would appreciate having more programs or activities
for the handicapped included in the recreation program.
30. Of the private/commercial recreation facilities visited in the Carlsbad area,
the following received the greatest percentages of visits:
Movie Theatre 79%
Swimming Pools 30%
Skating Facilities 30%
Bowling Lanes 30%
Boys/Girls Club 26%
Racquetball/Handball 24%
YMCA/YWCA 24%
Concerts 23%
31. Of the activities that respondents participate in, the following received
the highest percentage responses:
Movies 67%
Swimming 52%
Jogging/Running 52%
Picnicing 49%
Bicycle Riding 49%
Football/Soccer 31%
Roller Skating 30%
Fishing 30%
Tennis 28%
Basketball 25% n i
Concerts 25Z UJ-
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32. In response to the question, which five (5) facilities/activities
would the respondent like most to be included in the City of Carlsbad
parks, the following received the greatest percentage response:
(a) Swimming Pools/Facilities 42%
(b) Lighted Play Fields 32%
(c) Teen Center 29%
(d) Gymnasium 28%
(e) Outdoor Theatre 24%
33. In response to the same question, camping and bike trails both received
23% of the responses.
34. Of the respondents, 65.4% live in the "Encina" area of Carlsbad; 11.3%
in the Rancho La Costa area; 15.7% in the Lake Calavera Hills area
and 7.6% in the Palomar Airport area.
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Question 30. Because this survey will be used to aid in the determination
of the future direction of park and recreation facilities and
activities in Carlsbad, what would you consider to be the three
most important facilities, activities or areas the City of
Carlsbad should continue or add?
RESPONSES NUMBER
Community Swimming/Diving Facilities 100
Gymnasium 74
Beach Improvements 69
Lighted Playing Fields 61
Teen Center with Teen Programs 56
Lighted Tennis Courts 53
Public Golf Course 42
Cultural, Music, Fine Arts Center 40
More Parks 37
Quality of Holiday Park 29
Wildlife Habitat 29
Retention of Lagoons 28
Outdoor Theater 27
Horseback Riding 21
More Bike Trails 21
Summer Activities Programs 20
Camping Areas 19
More Picnic Facilities 18
Miniature Golf Facility • 18
Marina 17
Skating Facilities 16
Additional Instructional Classes 15
More Tot Play Areas 14
Racquetball/Handball Courts 13
Larger Parks 12
Basketball Courts H
Fjcpansion of Chase Field H
Senior Citizen Center 1°
Water Skiing 10
Museum 9
Programs for Handicapped ~ ~ 63 ^
Hiking Trails
Pay Telephones 7
Meeting Rooms 7
Improvement of Harding St. Community Center 7
More Parking Areas 6
Surfing ' 5
Volleyball Courts 5
Boys Club/Girls Club 5
More Open Spaces 5
Better Park Lighting 5
Jogging Paths 4
Weight-Lifting Facilities 4
Cleaner Restrooms 4
Bowling 4
Development of Macario Canyon Park 4
Botanical Garden 4
Motocross Track 3
YMCA/YWCA 3
More Horseshoe Pits 3
Beach Boardwalks 2
More Adult Programs 2
Better Public Transportation 2
Beach Locker and Change Room Facilities 2
Convention Center 2
Library *
Better Policing of Parks 1
Fishing - Fresh Water *
Better Signs (from Freeways) 1
Swim Team 1
Public Boat Ramps on Lagoons 1
Snack Bars, in Parks and Beach 1
Hang Gliding 1
Skin/Scuba Diving l
More Trash Receptacles *•
Flea Market/Swap Meet l
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Question 31. Are there any facilities, park locations or activities that
the City of Carlsbad should discontinue or close?
RESPONSE
Stop using fields for Bobby Sox baseball, Close Fox's until
a safe marina is built. Eliminate Holiday Park.
Question 32.Do you have any additional comments you wi.sh to make?
RESPONSES NUMBER
Keep Lagoons Natural
Develop a Summer Program for Teenagers
Carlsbad Parks are Beautiful and Well Maintained
More Publicity on the Parks and Programs
Need Telephones at Holiday and Laguna Riviera
Keep up the Good Work
Swimming Pool Would be Appreciated
"Save the Ducks"
Existing Parks Are Well Maintained
Need Finn Plans for Ocean Front
More Attention to Adult Recreation Facilities
Expand Holiday Park Horseshoe Pits to Four
Parks Are Good Places for Family Outings
Portable Tables for Large Groups
Dogs are a Problem in Holiday Park
Fix up Boys and Girls Club
More Swings at Holiday Park
Keep New Pool for Public not Used Exclusively by
Organized Groups - Public First
More Activities for Younger Kids
Have a Card System to Check Out Equipment
Get More Bathrooms
Improve the Lagoon for Water Skiing
More Dances
Improve Public Transportation to Parks and Beaches
More Activities in La Costa Area
Include Fresh Water Lake for Fishing
Slow Down on Building Industrial Spaces
Stop Murdering the Wildlife (
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Have Bicycle Racing in Town
Dredge Lagoons and Pump Sand to Coast
Keep Recreation Programs Free
Build a Mall Between Elm and Grand
Put up Duck Crossing Signs on Jefferson Near Lagoon
Improve the State Beaches
City Shouldn't Have Waited so Long to Acquire Hosp. Grove
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY
s su""'»y Is -to gather Information from Carlsbad residents regarding their views on city parks
*ec. dtion facilities and programs which are existing and which are desired most. Your
r -nse is confidential. Your cooperation in completing and returning this short questionnaire
1 be sincerely appreciated.
Did you know that the City of Carlsbad has an organized recreation program for its
residents?
50.2 Well aware 20.1 Moderately aware 15-7 Slightly aware ^-O Not aware
Which of the recreation facilities have you visited or used?
19.0 Cannon Park 8.8 Levante Park 36.8 Harding Community Center
207T Magee House and Park 84TT Hoi iday Park 44T7" Chase/Pine Fields
9.7 La Costa Canyon Park 34.8 Laguna Riviera Park 84 . 9 State Beaches
2.5 None of the above
How frequently do you visit or use one or more of the public parks in Carlsbad?
4 . 6 Daily 21.3 1-2 times per week j^3 3-k times per week 18 1 time per month
16.. 2 2 times per month 1772T 3-A times per year 14. F Other
When do you generally use the public parks? 18^9 weekdays 4£^ weekends 4<5 mornings
21.5 afternoons 8.3 evenings 30-3 anytime
About how far do you travel to use the Carlsbad parks and/or recreation facilities?
than a mile 37.3 1-2 miles 263-5 n,nes 8-4 6+ miles
low do you get to the park(s) you use?34_.j. walk 21-5 bicycle ^£ motorcycle 60'7 car
J& bus O friend drives car 1.4 other
Are the parks easy to find and get to? 85.0 yes 15.0 no
If no, which of the following Is needed? 42^0 better signs IJ)^ more walkways/sidewalks
1L.O public transit IjZJJ b Ikeways 23_.2 more parking
In your opinion, which of the following age groups do Carlsbad parks and recreation facilities
serve best? _. 0 " 90 n : 15 422J. 0_5 years 55.7 6_12 years 34.8 U_18 years 28.0 ^_^ years o^» 31_50 years
13.3 51-65 years ITT? 65 and over
What is the approximate age of the person answering this questionnaire?
11.6 0-12 years 22.4 13-19 years 6-7 20-25 years 29-A 26-l»0 years 1J'3 M-55 years
16.6 over 55 years
Overall, how would you rate Carlsbad parks and recreation facilities you have visited?
23. 5 excel lent 53.0 good 20.3fair 3 . 2 poor
Which of the following parks/recreation facilities in Carlsbad will you not visit or use?
(More than one may be checked)
3_7_.^-Cannon Park 33.6 Magee House and Park 22.6 Harding Community Center
20. ,hase/Ptne Fields lOTT Holiday Park 28.4 Tennis Courts
La Costa Canyon Park 26TT Laguna Riviera Park 45T£ Levante Park
Why will you not use the park(s)/recre«tlon facilities you checked above? Otore than one
may be checked)
40_.0too far to travel _ g^ ill. to° "Pensive *•' not attractive
21.7not have what looking for " 2-3 safety }^L other
^—i . ... . . ' — i t_ ___ .. t~t _.« inn T~T not ooen when want to go
Which of the following private/commercial recreation facilities have you or members of your
household visited in the Carlsbad area during the last 12 months?
23J YMCA/YWCA 24.1 racquetbal1/handbal 1 26.0 boy's club/girl's club
3_0_.3~ swimming - 21.5 health club 7.7 horseback/equestrian
2^ Dennis club 29.8 skating 29.6 bowl ing lanes
*1.5 9o1f course 21.7 miniature golf 13.5 boating
79.4 movies 23.3 concerts 15.A other
How many times do you visit these private recreation facilities?
20. 6 once a week 19.6 more than once a week 39. 9 monthly 14 . 2 twice a year 5.7 yearly
What activities have you and/or other persons in your home participated in the last 12 months
in the Carlsbad area?
51.5 Jogging/running 16.9 vo] leybal 1 22.6 surf jng
52.1 swimming 24T3 basketball 2T79 racquet bal 1
16.5 boating 30.5 footbal I/soccer 3.9 snuff leboard
48.7 picnicing . 28.2 tennis 10.2 tot play
22. 1 9°1 f 9.0 horseback riding 66.6 movies
22Ji hiking 18.9 skateboarding 29.6 fishing
8. 6 horseshoes 9.7 bird watching 18.0 nature walks
30.2 rol ler skating . 16.7 pi ays/ lectures 24.8 concerts
48.7bicycle riding 11.7water skiing 7.0 skin/scuba diving
9.3 other _ \
Of the following facilities/activities, which five (5) would you like to see Included the
most In the City of Carlsbad parks?
''I., ighted play fields 23_._7 outdoor theatre 14. 9wet lands/ lagoons
3.9movies 23. 2 camp ing 20. 1 horseback/equestrian
12. 7 boat Ing/marina ll.lvol ley ball 9.5waterski ing
16. 5 ska ting 9 .Osunbathing 19.7minlature golf
4j2j_2 swimming pools 11 .3 botanical garden 16.0 handball /racquet bal 1
15.3museum/art gallery/studio 17.2picnicing 23.2bike trails
17. A tenni s _ camping 28.0 gymnasium
29.1 teen center 12. 6 community meeting room
19.0handicap facilities/programs 8.3other _ __
Should a public golf course be included In the Cfty of Carlsbad? 48.5 yes 51.5 no
If yes, would you be willing to pay a fee or additional taxes to support It? 54.1 yes45.9 no
Compared to other city services (excluding Police/Fire protection) how important do you think
improving the parks/recreation facilities systems Is?
48_._5very important 42.9 somewhat Important 7-°not very important \^_ not Important at all
Would you be willing to pay a fee to use the Carlsbad park facilities and activities programs?
57_._7yes 42.3 no
Would you be willing to volunteer your time In helping with the recreation programs or park
maintenance? 42.9 yes 57.1 no
Would you like to see more cultural activities; such as, concerts, plays, dance, etc. In the
rec itlon program? 85.2 yes 14»8 no
Bating In the lagoons Is now subsidized by the City of Carlsbad. Should fees be Increased
to make this activity pay for Itself? 68.7 yes 31.3 no _^
How of ten do you visit the Carlsbad State Beach? J^f dally 1^£ twice weekly 19'° weekly
15.2monthly 33.2 several times yearly 7.2 never
HbW would you like to see the lagooons and wetlands In Carlsbad used?
20JB keep as they are 19^ use only for wildlife habitat
17.9 uSe for boating, water skiing,; swimming, etc. £^ develop a marina
35.6 develop as combination of wildlife habitat and public recreation
, DW many persons of each of the following ages live In your home? 0-5 years18-8 6-12 years 19-* 13-19 years 19-2 20-35 years 25.7 36-55 years "O over 55
(OPTIONAL) Which of the following best describes your ethnic or racial background?
2_913 Hispanic _K6 Black J^SWhite 2^5 Asian 4.1 Other
Do you or members of your household have any handicap or disability requiring special needs?
10.9 yes 89J.no If yes, what kind?
Would you like to see more programs/activities for the handicapped included In the parks and
recreation program? 74.4 yes 25.6 no If yes, what kind?
What area of the City of Carlsbad do you live In? 15.7 A 65.4 B 7.6 c H-3 D
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Because this survey will be used to aid in the determination of the future direction of park
and recreation facilities and activities in Carlsbad, what would you consider to be the
three most Important facilities, activities or areas the City of Carlsbad should continue or
add?
1. •
2. ;
3.
Are ~ ere any facilities, park locations or activities that the City of Carlsbad should dis-
>ntinue or close?
Do you have any additional comments you wish to make?
PLEASE RETURN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND SUPPORT
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t—Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department
Recreation Programs Survey
Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department is Conducting a one
year study to leam what types of recreation programs the residents
participate in now and what they would like to have offered in the
future.
The following section of the Fall, 1984 brochure is designed to:
A. alert residents about the study
B. provide general information about development plans for the
next five years
C. sample residents to determine participation in existing re-
sources and programs
D. identify recreation interest trends for future development
We are asking you to spend a few minutes reading the information
about future parks, look at the exisiting facilities (see page 29), and
then fill out the survey form.
Please return the survey and have your vote count
A. Detach, fold and seal the survey.
B. Drop it into a United States Mail Box Postage will be paid by the
Parks and Recreation Department
—OR—
C. Bring it to one of the following locations:
CARLSBAD CITY HALL at 1200 Elm Avenue
HARDING COMMUNITY CENTER at 3096 Harding Street
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT at 1166 Elm Ave.
CARLSBAD LIBRARY at 1250 Elm Avenue
CARLSBAD BRANCH LIBRARY at 7750-M El Camino Real,
South Carlsbad
Survey must be received no later than OCTOBER 5,1984 to be
counted.
D.
Future Parks Development
This is a very exciting time for the City of Carlsbad Over the next five
years, the Parks and Recreation Department will be building several
new parks and will be making improvements to already existing
facilities. The ultimate goal of the City is to provide optimum recrea-
tional opportunities to all residents of Carlsbad.
1. Community Parks are parks with 20-50 acres and include a
multitude of recreational services and programs. .
2. Special-Use Areas consist of one to five acres and provide a
specific recreational facility for the community. An example of
this is a swimming pool or tennis court
3. Special Resource Areas are locations of 100 acres or more, or a
facility with a unique character which is, not found in a commun-
ity park.
Existing small neighborhood parks will continue to be main-
tained, however, only the three types of facilities listed above will
be developed.
Five Year Development Plan
The Parks and Recreation Department will be renovating existing
park sites this year. At Holiday Park, paved parking will be added to
the east side of the property, along Eureka. At Chase Field, fencing
will be replaced, the restrooms will be reconstructed, and additional
landscaping will be added to the surroundings.
The City is also exploring the feasibility of work on two school sites. It
is proposed to skin the infield and add fencing at Valley Junior High.
and to develop the lower field at Buena Vista Elementary School for
Softball and soccer.
In September of 1985, Fuerte Park will be open to the public. It will
be located next to La Costa Meadows School on El Fuerte and
Corintia Streets. This project is being built in conjunction with the
San Marcos School District It will have three youth baseball fields
and one softball and soccer field
During 1986, the first phase of Calavera Hills Community Park will
be completed This will include an 8.5 acre facility with three lighted
ballfields, one lighted practice soccer field, a hard-court a tot lot
parking, picnic areas, a snack bar and restrooms. The City may
acquire an additional 8 acres to expand the facility and build a
community center.
Another community park scheduled for development within 5 years
is Stagecoach, in South Carlsbad. Located near the comer of La
Costa Avenue and Rancho Santa Fe Road this 28 acre park will be a
multi-use athletic complex with picnic areas and a passive green
belt The City Council recently directed staff to trade land to accel-
erate development of the site.
The City needs a community center with a gymnasium. Staff was
directed to investigate building on land owned by the City. Under
consideration, is a plan to build a multi-use community center next
to Cannon Lake. The small rectangular site is on Cannon Road,
between 1-5 freeway and Carlsbad Boulevard. One alternative is to
construct a multi-use gymnasium, with adjacent public meeting
rooms and offices for the Parks and Recreation Department Mo
completion date can be set during this preliminary planning stage.
Macario Canyon Park is a special resource area of approximately
400 acres that will be developed in phases in the the future. A portion
of the site is now leased for agricultural purposes and a tree planting
program has begun in other areas. General use plans call for a wide
variety of development to include public boat launching, botanical
center, an interpretive center, hiking trails, an athletic center, fields
for soccer, baseball and softball, an artisan village and restaurants,
large picnic areas, agriculture preserve, a conference center and
many other facilities. Some development may begin within 5 years.
The City of Carlsbad and the Parks & Recreation Department look
forward to meeting the needs of our residents. We welcome your
input during this time of planning for future development Complete
and return the Recreation Program Survey. Attend Park and Recrea-
tion Commission meetings, held the 3rd Monday of each month at
City Council Chambers or various locations in the city.
GET INVOLVED.
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Recreation Programs Survey # 1
Recreation Programs Survey
Please complete this survey by checking the blanks (Q yes, or Q
no) and fill in the general location of your place of residence as
shown below. Write in your opinions, on blank lines.
Detach from this brochure, complete the survey, fold and seal,
return by OCTOBER 5th in person, or by U.S. Mail. Please refer to
survey instructions.
1 . Person responding to this survey YES MO
1 . owns or rents a residence in Carlsbad O O
2. is a seasonal resident (or is vacationing) in
Carlsbad O D
3. owns or operates a business in Carlsbad O O
4. receives mail delivery at home or business in
Carlsbad Q D
5. receives mail delivery through a post office box O O
6. residence is located in which area
(refer to map& check area) *1 O *2 0*30*40
For survey purposes, the City is designated into
quarters, divided east/west by El Camino Real
and north/ south by Palomar Airport Road
AREA*1: north west section
AREA*2: north east section
AREA*3: south west section
AREA*4: south east section
2. Respondent is YES MO
1 . a single adult (no spouse, no children) O O
2. a family member (husband or wife) O O
.please write in the total number including your-
self in your family;
3. a single parent O O
please write in the total number including your-
self in your family;
3. During the past 6 months, respondent and/or family has partici-
pated in organized programs offered or conducted by one or
more of the following groups. Please check all applicable or
write-in.
YES MO
1. Carlsbad Parks & Recreation O O
2. Carlsbad Library O O
3. Y.M.CA O O
4. Boys' and/or Girls' Clubs O O
5. Camp Pendteton, Spec. Services O O
6. Little League, Sr. League O O
7. BobbySox Q Q
8. Pop Warner O O
9. La Costa Youth Organization O O
10. La Costa Adult Organization O O
11. Boys and/or Girl Scouts O O
12. Carlsbad Youth Soccer Association O O
13. Jazzercise . O O
14. Leucadia Soccer Club O O
15. Carlsbad Senior Citizen Association O O
16. Mira Costa College O O
17. Leisure Services, Oceanside O O
18. Parks & Recreation vista O O
1 9. Othenj: please list narrows) of group/organization ;UQ nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn-a s =?you use other recreation resources, please check the types you
id/or your immediate family have particpated in during the
•riod of April thru September. 1964.
ArtShow O Concert
Drama O Music Center, LA
Laguna Art Festival Q 1984 Olympics (spectator)
Museums Q Library (reading)
Lecture Series O Family Picnics
Community Swim Pool Q Levante Park
Laguna Riviera Park O Magee Park
La Costa Canyon Park O Cultural Arts Auditorium
Mira Costa Rec. Classes O Holiday Park
Senior Citizens Association Q Off-road Vehicles
Camping O Motion Pictures
Beach O Balboa Park
Water Skiing O Day trip/excursions
Boating O Square Dance Club
Board Sailing O Social Dancing
Surfing O Go*
Fishing O Equestrian
Jet Skiing Q CycBng
Racquetball O Running
Soccer, adult O Bowling (indoors)
Football, adult Q Lawn Bowling
Softball/Baseball, adult O Handball
Basketball, adult D Soccer, youth
Tennis O Football, youth
Paddle tennis O Softball/Baseball, youth
Gymnasium O Basketball, youth
fHERS: pl«aa« list
5. Do you or any members of your immediate family YES MO
have any special needs or handicap that require •
adaptation of recreation programs or facilities? O O
If yes, please explain. If you wish to be contacted by
our staft please give your name and phone number
6. D<
N<
D.
Ifi
\
D you feel there are activities or programs that are
DT offered by Carlsbad Parks and Recreation
epartment that should be? O O
^*, pleas* «p*rtfy
7. Please list what existing facilities need to be increased:
8. Please te» us what type of additional facilities you would like to
see in Carlsbad that would make it possible to expand or increase
your recreation opportunities:
Thank you for taking time to fiO out this survey. Please contact the
Paries and Recreation Department at 438-5572 if you wish to be
called by staff to discuss the survey or recreation opportunities in
Carlsbad.
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Parks 6 Recreation Map
1. CTTYHALL
2. HARDING COMMUNfTY CENTER
3. HOLIDAY PARK
4. PINE FIELD
5. CHASE FIELD
6. JEFFERSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7. MAGEE PARK/HERITAGE HALL
COMMUNITY SWIM COMPLEX & TENNIS COURTS
9. LACUNA RMERA PARK & TENNIS COURTS
Itt GAMMON PARK
11. LEVANTE COMMUNITY CENTER
12. LA COSTA CANYON PARK & TENNIS COURTS
13. CADENCIAPARK
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CARLSBAD PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ATTN: KEN PRICE
1200 ELM AVENUE
CARLSBAD, CA 92008-1989
October 2, 1984
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ken Price
Recreation Supervisor
438-5575
The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a
Recreation Program Survey. This survey is designed to find out what
types of recreation programs Carlsbad residents participate in now
and what they would like to have offered in the future.
Surveys may be obtained through the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation
Brochure (page 17) which was mailed to all Carlsbad residents or may
be picked up at any of the following locations:
Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue
Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding Street
Parks & Recreation Main Office, 1166 Elm Avenue i
Carlsbad Library, 1250 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad Branch Library, 7750-M El Camino Real (La Costa area)
Surveys must be received no later than October 15, 1984. For more
information, please contact Ken Price at 438-5575.
RECREATION PROGRAMS SURVEY
Introduction
A recreation programs survey was conducted in the Summer of 1984.
Survey forms were printed in the Summer edition of the Parks and Recreation
Brochure. Of the 23,000 brochures printed, 18,500 were mailed to Carlsbad
residents. The purpose of the survey was to:
1. Inform residents of a study of present use and future preferences
for recreation programs.
2. Provide information about plans for parks and recreation develop-
ment in the next five years.
3. Determine participation in existing resources and programs.
4. Estimate future trends in recreation in Carlsbad.
The resp'onse rate of the 23,000 surveys printed was six-tenths of one
percent (N = 137). The response rate was seven-tenths of one percent when
only the 18,500 mailed surveys were considered. It is assumed that each
respondent in the survey represented a different household. Response rates
were based upon occupied units rather than total population figures. Table A
shows the number of occupied units for each of the four areas in Carlsbad, the
number of respondents to the Parks and Recreation Survey and response rates for
the four areas and Carlsbad in general.
Table A: Response Rates for Four Geographic Areas in Carlsbad
Total
17,029
137
.8%
1984 Occupied Units
Survey Responses
Response Rates
Northwest
7,543
49
.7%
Areas
Northeast Southwest
2,247 2,172
21 34
.9% 1.6%
Southeast
5,067
33
.17,
While results for this survey provide the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment with some information about Carlsbad residents' recreation habits and
preferences, a number of limitations in this study indicate that results
should be viewed with great caution.
Limitations
A major benefit of the sample survey is the ability to make statements
about the general population from which the sample was drawn. When the
sample of respondents is selected with a random procedure, known limits
of error in the results can be specified. If random sampling is not done,
it cannot be assumed that the respondents in the sample truly represent
the group from which the sample was drawn. Nor can one estimate the
degree of difference between the sample and general population.
Simple random sampling requires that each person in the general
population have an equal chance of being selected in the sample. In
the Parks and Recreation Survey, respondents were self-selected, and it
cannot be assumed that they represent the general population of Carlsbad.
Survey Results
In order to evaluate the respondents' responses to the questionnaire,
the survey was broken down into the following tables and graphs:
Table 1 Residence characteristics of respondents
Table 2 Family characteristics of respondents
Table 3 Respondents' participation in programs
Table 4 Respondents' participation in recreation resources
Graph A Which recreation facilities should be increased
Graph B What facilities should be added by the city in order
to expand recreational opportunities
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Recommendations
1. Employ a simple random sampling procedure for selecting respondents.
A method for ensuring that proportionate number of males and
females as well as all adult age groups represented in the general
population should also be used.
2. Select a random sample of Carlsbad residents of adequate size for
the whole city as well as for the four geographic area subgroups.
3. Ensure an adequate response rate. Telephone interviews have
become increasingly popular because of their considerably higher
response rate and lower cost.
4. Use research methods other than sample survey to obtain information
about resources in the community and other crucial information
needed by Parks and Recreation staff in their planning for the
next five years; i.e., contacting youth services, womens' organiza-
tions, seniors, schools, military and disabled services in North
County.
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Tablt 1
•S RESIDENCE CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
Number of
Responses
to Survey
Own or Rent
in Carlsbad
Seasonal
Resident
Owns or
Operates
Business
In Carlsbad
Mailing
Address at
Home or
Business
Mail Through
P. 0. Box
NW NE SW SE TOTAL
49 21 34 ' 33 137
48 21 34 33 136
1000 1
12 2 3 7 24
46 18 33 29 126
8 1 1 1 11
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Table 2
FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
Single Adult
Husband
or Wife
Average
Number of
Family
Members for
2-Parent
Families
Single Parent
Average
Number of
Family
Members for
Single
Families
NW
10
38
3.2
2
NE
5
14
2.6
4
SW
9
23
2.4
3
SE
6
25
3.4
3
TOTAL
30
100
3.0
12
2.0 2.0 2.3 2.1
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Table 3
RESPONDENTS PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
C.P.&.R.D.
Carlsbad Library
Y.M.C.A.
Boys & Girls
Club
Camp Pendleton
Little League
Bobby Sox
Pop Warner
L.C.Y.O
L.C. Adult
Organization
Boy/Girl Scouts
Carlsbad Youth
Soccer
Jazzercize
Leaucadla
Soccer
Carlsbad
Senior Citizens
Mira Costa
Oceans Id*
P&R
Vista P&R
Others
NW
31
33
4
3
2
4
1
1
0
1
6
8
8
2
8
14
0
2
5
NE
10
10
2
4
3
2
0
1
0
0
2
1
3
0
2
4
0
1
3
sw
14
20
5
2
5
2
0
0
4
0
4
1
5
0
7
8
1
1
2
SE
15
24
15
9
2
2
0
0
7
1
5
0
6
8
4
4
0
0
5
TOTAL
70
87
26
18
12
10
1
2
11
2
17
10
22
10
21
30
1
4
15
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Table 4
RESPONDENTS PARTICIPATION
IN RECREATION RESOURCES
Cultural
Art Show
Concert
Cultural Arts
Auditorium
Drama
Laguna Art
Festival
Motion
Pictures
Museums
Music
Center LA
Parks
Balboa Park
Family Picnics
Holiday Park
Magee Park
La Costa
Canyon Park
Laguna
Riviera Park
Levante Park
Adult/Youth
Sports
Basketball/
Adult
Basketball/
Youth
Bowling/Indoors
Football/Adult
Football/Youth
Golf
Handball
NW
13
21
12
6
4
22
16
1
18
24
29
8
1
8
5
1
2
3
0
1
12
1
NE
3
6
2
4
3
9
8
1
9
12
12
0
1
4
0
0
1
3
0
1
4
0
SW
7
12
3
9
3
15
11
11
18
13
8
1
8
3
4
5
1
2
2
0
11
1
81
SE
5
10
2
5
2
16
14
1
15
17
5
3
20
1
18
2
1
3
2
0
9
0
TOTAL
28
49
19
24
12
62
49
14
60
66
54
12
30
16
27
8
5
11
4
2
36
2
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35.5Z
13.91
17.5%
8.7Z
45.3Z
35.5Z
10.2Z
43.81
48.2Z
39.4Z
8.8Z
21.9Z
11.7Z
19.7Z
5.8Z
3.6Z
8.0Z
2.9Z
1.5Z
26.3Z
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Table 4
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Paddle Tennis
Racquetball
Soccer/Adult
Soccer/Youth
Softball-
Baaeball/Adult
Softball-
Baseball/Youth
Tennis
Outdoor
Recreation
Beach
Boating
Board Sailing
Camping
Equestrian
Fishing
Jet Skiing
Lawn Bowling
Off-Road Vehicles
Running
Surfing
Water Skiing
Others
Lecture Seriift
Community -
Swim Pool
Mira Costa
Rec Classes
Senior Citizen
Association
Gymnasium
1984 Olympics "
(Spectator)
Library (reading)
Day Trip Excursions
Square Dance Club
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2
5
6
10
4
6
14
42
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2
12
2
11
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3
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3
8
23
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6
11
33
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2
2
3
16
3
1
8
3
5
0
0
1
4
0
0
1
6
3
3
2
7
13
8
1
L
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1
6
1
0
4
3
9
22
2
1
8
1
4
0
0
2
6
6
1
6
6
2
5
2
14
19
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1
SE
0
1
1
7
5
4
7
24
7
0
10
5
5
0
0
2
. 9
3
3
1
4
1
3
4
11
20
10
1
0
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4
14
8
19
15
15
33
104
25
4
38
11
25
1
0
8
31
23
7
16
39
6
18
14
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