Do you think the park system serves your needs?
What do you love about New Haven's parks?
What have you noticed the staff doing really well?
What would you like to see improved?
Which parks do you most frequently visit? (Check all that apply.)
How often do you visit a park?
How well do you think the parks are maintained (mowing, trails/paths, litter, natural areas and waterways)?
How would you rank the condition of park equipment (benches, bathrooms, grills, picnic tables, pavilions, lighting, trash cans, signs, playground, dog parks, etc.)?
If you answered 1 or 2 to the previous question, what do you think the top two priorities for improvement should be? (pick only 2)
How well do you think the sports/recreation facilities are maintained (Farmington Canal, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocci courts, skate parks, soccer fields, baseball fields, ice rink, rugby fields, cricket pitches, etc)?
Are you aware of how to secure a permit for a park, field or facility?
Please rank how well you think trees in parks and along streets are maintained (pruning, hazardous/dead standing, stumps)?
Are you aware of how to request a tree or stump in your curbstrip to be removed or trimmed?
Do you receive regular communication regarding Parks and/or Youth & Recreation (YARD) information?
What is the best way to share Parks and YARD information and opportunities with you?
Are you aware of the programs offered by Youth and Recreation (YARD)? (crafts, summer camps, movie nights, swimming, etc)?
Do you engage in any of the programs offered by YARD?
How would you rank your experience in these programs?
Are the YARD programs accessible to you (timing, cost, location, ADA compliant)?
Are there programs that you wish were offered by YARD?
Do you participate in any of the programs offered by outside recreational partners such as Little League, NH Youth Soccer, Pop Warner, etc?
If yes, how would you rate your experience with them?
What neighborhood do you live in?
How long have you lived in New Haven?
Do you have any children under 18 years old?