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R23-035
1 RESOLUTION R23-035 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, 5 FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECREATION 6 & PARKS DEPARTMENT SYSTEM MASTER PLAN; AND 7 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8 9 WHEREAS, the Parks System Master Plan is the Recreation & Parks Department's 10 principal planning document, providing a framework for the provision of services as well as 11 policy direction; and 12 WHEREAS, the Plan will be conducted following national standards according to 13 National Recreation & Parks Association CAPRA Accreditation; and 14 WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of staff, the City Commission deems it to be 15 in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach to Approve 16 and adopt the Recreation & Parks Department System Master Plan. 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY 18 OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 19 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are true and correct and are hereby 20 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission. 21 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby 22 approves and adopts the Recreation & Parks Department System Master Plan a copy of 23 which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A". 24 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. 25 S:\CA\RESO\Approve Recreation and Parks Master Plan-Reso.docx 26 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2023. 27 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 28 YES NO 29 / 30 Mayor—Ty Penserga V 31 / 32 Vice Mayor—Angela Cruz �/ 33 34 Commissioner—Woodrow L. Hay 1 35 V 36 Commissioner—Thomas Turkin 37 / 38 Commissioner—Aimee Kelley V 39 40 VOTE 6-0 41 ATTEST: 42 43i ta - 45 Maylee IPe :sus, MPA, C Ty en ga 46 City Cle k May 47 48 APPROVED;y0 TO FO' 49 (Corporate Seal) NTO ..,e. / 50 OC�Q;OTpoRA;••;F-y14 l 51 �. AL'. 4 52 v: SORPORATED: Michael D. Cirullo, Jr. 53 '� ;IN 20 ; City Attorney 54 : 19 •. 55 FLOR0 S:\CA\RESO\Approve Recreation and Parks Master Plan-Reso.docx Table o .. CHAPTER 0 04 HOW DO WE REIMAGINE RECREATION ? 0 . 1 PLAN PURPOSE 05 0 . 2 BACKGROUND 06 0 . 3 PLANING PROCESS 08 CHAPTER 1 10 CONTEXT ANALYSIS 1 . 1 CONTEXT INTRODUCTION 11 1 . 2 BOYNTON ' S PLANNED CONTEXT 12 1 . 3 BOYNTON ' S DEMOGRAPHIC CONTEXT 38 1 . 3 BOYNTON ' S PARK SYSTEM CONTEXT 47 CHAPTER 2 84 NEEDS + PRIORITIES ASSESSMENT 2 . 1 OVERVIEW OF THE NEEDS 85 ASSESSMENT PROCESS 2 . 2 FINDINGS 86 2. 3 SUMMARY FINDINGS 138 APPENDIX 142 2022 BOYNTON BEACH PARKS AND 143 RECREATION MASTER PLAN SURVEY FINDINGS REPORT Chapter How do we REIMAGINE CREATION . .4... . . .... .. . , .... ... .., . ..,. ....._ ., .. , ... .4 . . .. , . , ,7.' i yti '' .r yc jf. x,74 ' •t v.+ I. , .4, 4,,,„ r . . ,. . t.,, L.,,r,, .0.,..,..., I, 1, fi, irii:e143''' ., 0 .t-t n- „ ,,,..1 ei 1 ' 4fr � .,. 'I'll °L. . ., 46r'' f a l�C / 3 •', .j .4. -.7G�` .�. t gip �r�� '4, c' •'S °v Y • J 8 'a; 4. y i' , .• Y e tIF r + my, a• -- 5 ii i .y Iww ,--.L.'-1,1)'' 1,111 :. ,• .... j II 11 • l::(//,..!!„,•,,::: / • pi, I 1 ill‘1,: P A ,,, . , �r1 ,..,. ....,, • . \.,. , .,,,,, r, t, . _,,,,,„, ,,.:..„, , , &?7//!!!IIIi ) 1 . , ,,_, ,,,,, ,. • .. „. .. 1 . ,,„ ,, 04 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH 0 . , Plan Purpose The past few years have seen a resurgence in appreciation for parks, recreation, and public spaces'. From the social impacts of the Covid- 19 pandemic, to trends in urban design for creating walkable communities and "placemaking" destinations, there is renewed interest in the role of recreation in our lives. Reimagine Recreation seeks to seize on this moment as an opportunity for the City of Boynton Beach to think holistically—and aspirationally— about the future of the city's recreation and parks system. "Reimagine Recreation" was chosen as the name for this plan because City leaders were committed to placing a greater—and more creative—emphasis on parks and recreation's role within the community over the next decade and beyond. This plan is based on a complete analysis of Reimagine Recreation is also considering creative the parks and recreation system and its context ways that parks and recreation can help address within the city, including the Department of critical citywide challenges and opportunities Recreation and Parks' structure and resources, in the City of Boynton Beach, including public and all facilities and programs. Community safety, stormwater management, and economic input was also an integral component of the development. process, employing a variety of methods to reach thousands of residents. Finally, this plan is also important for the Department of Recreation and Parks to achieve Parks and recreation system planning allows accreditation through the National Recreation for thoughtful and intentional progress and and Park Association (NRPA) Commission for improvement, rather than reactive solutions to Accreditation for Park and Recreation Agencies issues as they arise. Reimagine Recreation's intent (CAPRA). CAPRA provides quality assurance is to examine how the City can, over the next 10 and quality improvement of accredited park and years renew and expand recreational facilities and recreation agencies throughout the United States opportunities, respond to community needs and by providing agencies with a management system priorities, and improve the overall quality of life of best practices. Achieving CAPRA accreditation for residents. is the best way to demonstrate that the agency is providing the community with the highest level of service. 'https://today.uconn.edu/2022/09/covid-rekindled-an-appreciation-of-nature-for-many/# 0 5 0 . 2 BACKGROUND "We make life fun!" The Department's slogan is appropriate for a city that sits in the heart of South Florida's east coast, a region where prioritizing time in the sun and in the water has long been central to the lifestyle. The history of the City of Boynton Beach parallels that of its neighboring cities, where the arrival of the railroad spurred development in the early 20th century, sparking a growth trend that has generally continued unabated (and above the American average) for over a century. CITY OVERVIEW both in age groups and ethnicities—signal that it is an appropriate time to think strategically about Situated roughly 60 miles north of Miami, the the future of parks and recreation. City of Boynton Beach benefits from the strong economies of the larger cities to its north and south, while maintaining a lower density, - •. predominately residential land use pattern. Despite the city limits touching only roughly 400 2 • feet of Atlantic coastline, the majority of residents live within three miles of the beach, and the City- • _- • • owned Oceanfront Park (located in the Town of '• • • • ` • • . . . ' 0 p. . . Ocean Ridge) is a popular destination for beach- , goers from throughout the surrounding area. ► • • The City of Boynton Beach was founded in 1898, three years after the Florida East Coast Railroad ,t ` " 9 established a train station in the area. The n a.. = its - town was incorporated in 1920 as the "Town of ! '' ry �` IV Boynton" and was renamed in 1941 to the "City : . , of Boynton Beach." } PLANNING FOR GROWTH Over the last 10 years, the City of Boynton Beach �..{ . has been one of the fastest growing cities in Palm Beach County, adding over 12,000 residents. This '° growth, along with the city's increasing diversity— Y ` ''• 06 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Important milestones in the history of Boynton Beach's parks and recreation include: (1898) Boynton Beach founded. Creation of the Boynton (1909) Woman's Club Woman's Club (502 E Ocean Avenue) electrified on December 6th (1920) - the first town electrified building. New pavilion and bathing beach constructed on the ocean front —(1921) property owned by the town. (1925 The new Woman's Club building on Federal Highway is built, designed by Addison Mizner. City of Boynton Beach Negro Civic League (later called the Boynton Beach Civic League) Recreation Department (1955) approaches City of Boynton Beach about gaining access to created in February. beachfront. They were told there were no funds to buy more On Jan. 3, Wilson Recreation (1958) beach property (Boynton owned only 1,000 feet of beach). Black Center (named after citizens were not allowed to use the City owned beach, so the community leader Theodore City promised them a swimming pool. Wilson) and swimming pool, (1960) serving the segregated Black On the 4th of July, 30 African Americans visited the Whites-Only ) municipal beach of Boynton Beach. "Wade-ins" were a form of community, was opened. 1962 protest being participated in many towns, on beaches and in municipal pools, where African Americans were forbidden access. New Civic Center, built at Boynton Beach's municipal beach is owned by Boynton Beach, but cost of$100,000, opens in is surrounded by beach owned by Ocean Ridge, and a previous December agreement with Boynton Beach allows their police jurisdiction Sarah Ann Coston (1910-1995) there. Ocean Ridge police immediately closed the beach; however, starts a daycare at Wilson's (1964) Boynton Beach officials arrived soon thereafter and reopened it. Recreation Center, which later Over the next several days, more African-Americans came to the becomes Boynton Beach Child beach, organized by Boynton Beach resident Willie Miller. On July 9th, Ocean Ridge police chief closed the beach, saying he had Care Center. received threats of violence and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office was called. Ocean Ridge then enacted a new ordinance restricting use of the beaches to residents to forestall larger protests. Ezell Hester Community Center opens in the summer, a $2.5 (1992) million center with a gymnasium and exercise area, an arts and crafts room, and a teen room with pool tables, ping-pong tables. Named after city commissioner. City Library and City Hall reopen in new Town Square Development in July. Two (2020) unique playgrounds are included in Town Square - one for children 2 to 5 years, adjacent to the Schoolhouse Children's Museum; and another for children ages 5 to 12 years, adjacent to the Cultural Center. 07 0 . 3 PlanningProcess Reimagine Recreation follows a four-step strategic planning process, rooted in data and designed for adaptation and flexibility. Each phase of the process builds on the findings and conclusions from the previous phases. 0 CHAPTER 1 - Context Analysis examines the existing conditions of both the city and the parks and recreation system within the City of Boynton Beach's existing challenges, opportunities, and vision. This focus includes a review of previously completed plans, the City of Boynton Beach's existing and projected demographics, the state of the department, recreation programs, and parks and recreation facilities. 0 CHAPTER 2 - Needs and Priorities Assessment identifies the gaps between the existing and desired conditions of the parks and recreation system. The process is based on a proven "triangulated" approach to identifying needs and priorities. It includes various anecdotal, qualitative, and quantitative methods to determine top priorities from different perspectives. Chapter 3 - Long-Range Vision outlines a vision for the plan based on: (10 1. Findings from the first two phases of the process; 2. Best planning practices and principles; and 3. The unique desires and aspirations of the community. The udes an overview of the Department's Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, 4 Actions, and Policies. Additionally, it provides a physical vision and description of the parks and recreation system and level-of-service metrics that will guide the City's parks and recreation system over the next 10 years. CHAPTERvisionincl4 - Implementation Strategy includes a summary of revenue projections, and a phasing/funding plan to implement top priorities based on available and projected funding. The Implementation Strategy also discusses the proposed role of the City, private communities, developers, and other partners in realizing the long-range vision. 1 08 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Process Overview 1 2 CONTEXT NEEDS & PRIORITIES ANALYSIS ASSESSMENT Planning Context Anecdotal Methods: o T - Methods: • Existing documents and plans • Park site evaluations • City leader interviews review • Parks and recreation • Staff interviews Demographic Context trends analyses • Focus group interviews • Existing and projected Quantitative Methods: • Steering Committee Meetings demographics analysis • Statistically Valid • In-person public meetings Surve • Virtual public meetings 'ria Context y • Project web site • Department assessment • On-line survey • Program assessment • Level-of-Service • Parks and recreation facilities Analysis assessment 4 3 IMPLEMENTATION LONG-RANGE STRATEGY VISION • Summary of revenue projections • Mission,Vision, Guiding Principles, Actions, Policies • Phasing and funding plan • Physical Parks and Recreation System Vision • Identify roles of City and other • Level-of-Service metrics partners • Cost estimates ACHIEVING CAPRA This rigorous planning process is a requirement for the Department to achieve accreditation through the National 4111111 ,' Recreation and Park Association(NRPA)Commission for Accreditation for Park and Recreation Agencies(CAPRA). CAPRA CAPRA provides quality assurance and quality improvement of accredited park and recreation agencies throughout CIMPV.D the United States by providing agencies with a management system of best practices. It is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies and is a valuable measure of an agency's overall quality of operation, management,and service to the community.Achieving CAPRA accreditation is the best way to demonstrate that the agency is providing the community with the highest level of service. Chapter 1 Context Analysis .. . AN ., ' -- ,. . ....„ . .,.. ... .. . .,..., . ,. ,:\\*'. 1 !j'•,t'0,7.1';.3,:s:,'',.,'.-I i•ii, ,- .--, - . .,-- . ri•. '• i. 1 ‘ ' '' ----- '• • -‘4''''.`":?" --••-;:i jt-.4 . • - — . .-;.•c",,,-,,,h,',..,,, •',• ,1„74,,........-...- t.,....4.. 1....,, , 4„,„i', : . 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'.• ,- • , -.,1 • ------ -- .. ,, N --- •1 - .7.--- ' R E ATI ON 1 BOYW1ON BEA ;:. .-:1:-'..--:7---- ...----- - - -_‘...- .-...___-_- -._ --.... ..-':-----:---. ,-.'7'.-,:-:-.-- -2---__. - -":''.- -7'7".-.7:-4. s: ti 1)4 ki.i4f.. .,, • i .. , __. _.. . _ - _ ___-::: ----:_ _ - i-- - t-__. .r.___.- ______--_..-•-•-.44k,%'—`4,.. s.--7.,...4..,,,v7 ....z .,...1 • . , - . _ --,-,----7,---7 --------.._ .-___- . ----,-------------- ---, ..-.7:-: .. — ' ' ------- - - .'--'-' 'I . 1 Context Introduction Recreation and parks systems occupy a unique and powerful space between the physical framework of a place and its people. In many cases, they are the public places citizens interact with most directly. And besides roadways, parks and recreation facilities are commonly a dominant proportion of a jurisdiction's publicly owned land. Parks provide a critical opportunity to strengthen the fabric of a community, weaving together social and culture with the built and natural environment. In a dynamic community like the City of Boynton Beach, understanding the nuances of context is extremely valuable to contributing to the overall success of the plan and its impact within in the city. The complete context for Reimagine Recreation is understood through the review and analysis of the following three context elements: 111111, g*T4 tAir, 0 BOYNTON BOYNTON BEACH'S BOYNTON BEACH'S DEMOGRAPHIC BEACH'S PLANNED CONTEXT PARKS SYSTEM CONTEXT CONTEXT The plans, initiatives, and The characteristics of the The organization, projects previously existing and projected programmatic, and physical completed for the City of population of the City of condition of the City of Boynton Beach. Boynton Beach. Boynton Beach's existing parks and recreation system. 011 1 . 2 The CityBoyntonof Planned Context This section provides an overview of the City of Boynton Beach's planned context - recent plans completed for the City and the Department - and identifies specific elements from those documents that Reimagine Recreation should begin implementing, and others in progress to continue moving forward. PLANS REVIEWED: City o :oynton Beac Strategic Plan (FY 2020-2021) System Master Plan 2015-2020 – City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks "` Department (2015) Needs Assessment–City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department _ � (2021) ¢. ,-_: ,. :x• Revenue Policy Manual – City of Boynton �__ �,,;,y• �, ff' �!r_ Beach Recreation & Parks Department — ? 11 (2020) City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Ak IOWA 11° 11 1 Plan (2019) es` City of Boynton Beach 2020 Climate Action Plan (2020) Boynton Beach Complete Streets Mobility Plan (2021) Specific Park Site Master Plans 012 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH City of Boynton Beach Strategic Plan (FY 2020-2021) Overview: Components: This plan assists the City Commission and The plan includes a progress summary of the 71 Manager by providing policy direction, resource strategic projects from FY19-20, many of which will allocation, and budget decisions. The city's continue into FY 20-21 and beyond. The selected direction is aligned through three strategic pillars: projects included for each of the 6 Strategic Priorities have specific relevance to Recreation and • Vibrant and Resilient Living: Provide, sustain, Parks, and are incomplete (shown on the following and enhance a smart and resourceful high page). quality of life while keeping citizens safe and intelligently responding to adverse conditions. • Connected and Engaged Community: Encourage and share thriving community relationships among and between residents, businesses, and visitors. • Robust Local Economy: Attract and retain a mix of new and existing businesses and jobs while fostering economic growth and development Themes / Analysis The following chart demonstrates the City's Strategic Priorities and the Service Delivery departments: Strategic Priorities and Service Delivery Departments Strategic Priority Service Delivery Culturally Distinct Downtown Marketing, Economic Development, Planning, Zoning Building Wealth in the Community Economic Development, Planning, Zoning, Community Standards, Recreation and Parks Transportation and Mobility Public Works, Planning High Performing Organization Human Resources, Finance, IT, Leadership Public Health and Safety Police, Fire Services, Utilities, Community Standards, Risk Management, Public Works Environmental Sustainability Sustainability, Planning, Zoning, Public Works, Recreation and Parks 013 Figure 1.2b Progress of Recommendations from City of Boynton Beach Strategic Plan Priority 1 - Culturally Distinct Downtown Project # Project Name % Complete Notes 1.2 Town Square Development Site Planning & Permitting 25% 1.3 Town Square Public Art Placemaking 75% 1.4 Town Square Construction 75% Priority 2 - Building Wealth in the Community Project # Project Name % Complete Notes 2.6 Station Area District Plan 0% 2.13 Congress Avenue District Plan 50% 2.14 Woolbright Road District Plan 0% Priority 3 - Transportation and Mobility Project # Project Name % Complete Notes 3.1 Develop and Implement Comprehensive City Mobility 0% Plan 3.2 SE 1st Street Improvements (Pedestrian Walkway to 25% Town Square) 3.3 Complete Streets 0% Priority 4 - High Performing Organization Project # Project Name % Complete Notes 4.4 Recreation: Expanding Inclusive Opportunities for 0% People with Special Needs 4.9 Golf Course Financial Sustainability and Facility 25% Enhancements 4.20 Comprehensive Employee Training Program 0% Priority 5 - Public Health and Safety Project # Project Name % Complete Notes 5.7 Pence Park Redesign 25% 5.8 Meadows Park Improvements 25% 014 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 1.2b(Continued) Progress of Recommendations from City of Boynton Beach Strategic Plan Priority nvironmental Sustainability Project # Project Name % Complete Notes 6.1 Reclaim Water Reuse Expansion 25% 6.3 Family Golf Course Conversion 0% 6.5 Green Boynton Beach Plan Implementation 0% Recommendations: The following are the Strategic Initiatives developed to begin with FY 2020-2021: • Cultivate consciousness and develop a framework to address racial and social equity in the delivery of City services for the benefit of all communities within the City. • Strengthen resource access to the City's underserved populations by maintaining a database of links that connect residents with resources, supporting relationships, and partnerships. • Build an equitable economy that will grow family-wage careers, advance opportunities for prosperity, collaborate with partners for an equitable city, and create vibrant neighborhoods and communities. • Create responsive, accountable, and cost-effective government programs and services that lead to Performance Excellence. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: The 17 projects identified as having relevance to Recreation and Parks demonstrate the numerous ways in which the Strategic Plan provides guidance and directions for parks and recreation planning, and they ways in which these initiatives directly support the City's overarching goals and priorities. 015 System Master Plan 2015-2020 —City of The Department's values fall within external and Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks internal categories: Department (2015) External Overview: • A healthy, active and engaged community This was the most recent master plan completed • Open space that is clean, green and safe by the Department. It provides "overall guidance • Excellent relationships with the people we and policy direction for the Department's role in serve the community" (p. 4). It includes broad, long- range goals, policies and recommendations for the • The safety, well-being and education of provision of recreation facilities, programs, and children services, park acquisition and development, • The safety, well-being and socialization of older maintenance and operations, and administration adults and management to help the department develop • the strategies and actions that will lead to success Partnerships with public and private agencies over time. and volunteers that enhance programming and play Themes / Analysis: Internal The plan describes the Mission, Vision, and Values • A commitment to collaborate, communicate of the Department. and cooperate • Mission: Recreation and parks enhances the • A commitment to integrity, honesty, openness quality of life and nurtures the health and well and courage being of our community, economy and • Respect for diverse cultures environment. • Focus on initiative, pride, spirit, teamwork and • Vision: Our vision is to be a leading and well- excitement respected, nationally accredited agency providing exceptional, widely accessible Components: facilities and services that meet the needs and The plan describes the park system classifications contribute to the health and well-being of the and also the present condition at each park. It lists community while preserving its history and the indoor facilities, as well as proposed future embracing its future. parks and facilities. It presents Levels of Service The Vision also expresses the Department's three standards (Figure XX) and it discusses the contributions to the community, made in personnel structure and organizational changes anticipated. There is also a section which discusses partnership with other organizations: the "Culture" of the Department and an 1. Contribute to economic development Organizational Leadership Assessment conducted in 2010. Results are displayed in Figure XX, which 2. Contribute to environmental sustainability reflects a Department that was ranked in 3. Contribute to the social well- being and safety "Excellent Health" in 5 of 6 categories. of the community 016 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 1.2,- Level .2rLevel of Services standards from previous Master Plan(2015) RECOMMENDED LOS AND NEEDS 73,124—2014 POPULATION FACILITY CURRENT EXISTING NEED PER CURRENT LOS FACILITIES POPULATION NEED Baseball/Softball,Youth 1/15,000 6 4 2 Baseball, Regulation 1/20,000 1 2 1 Basketball 1/4,000 15 16 1 Community Center 1/25,000 7 3 0 Fitness Trail 1/30,000 2 2 0 Football 1/40,000 1 2 1 Multipurpose Field/Soccer 1/10,000 3 7 4 Racquetball Court 1/10,000 8 7 0 Picnic Area 1/3,000 20 26 6 Playground 1/4,000 20 22 2 Shuffleboard 1/5,000 16 13 0 Pool 1/80,000 1 1 0 Tennis Court 1/2,000 29 33 4 Bocce Court 1/25,000 3 3 0 Volleyball Court 1/15,000 3 4 1 Skate Park 1/65,000 0 1 1 Figure lid Organizational Leadership Assessment Power Level Took Poor linked Moderate Eucelkrd Optimal Health Health Hearth Health health Hearth Value People DewlapPeople i I i I Build I i I I Community D6phn> Authenticity IMMIIMIIMIMMIMill Protide i I i I Leadership Share Leadership ■Recreation rad Parks Department'a average score .Average score of all organizations who have taken the OLA Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: The policies noted all have direct implications for ongoing parks and recreation operations. There is potential to continue advancing these policies or inform similar recommendations that will be incorporated into this master plan. 017 Needs Assessment - City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department (2021) Overview: Race/Ethnicity: This plan was a Needs Assessment study designed • White: 72% to "elicit interest, behavior, demographic, and attitude information from the citizens served by • Black: 11% [Boynton Beach] concerning recreation and leisure." The purpose of the assessment was to • Hispanic: 13% help the recreation and parks department do its job more effectively, through responding to the Household Composition: community's needs. In particular, the data • Two adults: 56% collected was suggested to be used in a master plan. • Single: 44% Themes / Analysis: • Have a child under 18: 93% Several focus groups and interviews were held to identify issues related to parks and recreation that could be addressed through the questionnaire. Components: The questionnaire was then developed and reviewed by the Department before being sent to The following tables document the results and a a random sample of 2,500 residents. The final data selection of the leading responses. set consisted of 211 responses with the following profile: Gender: • Male: 38% • Female: 62% Age: Age Category 18-24 0% 25-34 8% 35-44 15% 45-54 22% 55-64 26% 65-69 13% 70-74 7% Over 75 9% 018 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Recreation Interests No Interest Some Interest Great Interest Special Events 8% 37% 55% Health and Fitness 11% 38% 52% Arts 14% 42% 44% Performing Arts 14% 39% 46% Self Improvement 17% 39% 45% Visits to Facilities (Times Available) Adults M Tu W Th F Sa Su 6am-8am 62% 59% 62% 56% 62% 74% 67% 8am-noon 61% 55% 59% 57% 59% 66% 58% Noon-4pm 54% 53% 57% 52% 54% 71% 66% 4pm-7pm 65% 62% 64% 63% 67% 70% 60% 7pm-11pm 67% 65% 69% 67% 76% 71% 60% Youth M Tu W Th F Sa Su 6am-8am 13% 10% 10% 13% 15% 26% 23% 8am-noon 8% 8% 8% 8% 8% 32% 28% Noon-4pm 15% 16% 16% 18% 22% 41% 29% 4pm-7pm 32% 32% 33% 33% 37% 37% 28% 7pm-11 pm 20% 18% 20% 20% 22% 22% 13% Reasons for Non-Attendance Rank Unaware of Programming/Facilities 1 Lack of programs of interest 2 Affordability of programs 3 Too busy for Recreation Activities 4 Availability of equipment & amenities in Parks 5 019 Information about Recreation Opportunities Very Ineffective Ineffective Not Sure Effective Very Effective Email 9% 5% 17% 34% 35% Word of Mouth 6% 10% 18% 45% 21% City of Boynton Beach 9% 6% 19% 39% 27% website Direct Mail 13% 10% 15% 32% 30% Social Media Outlets 8% 4% 27% 35% 26% Visits to Facilities Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Don't Disagree Agree Know I am aware of the recreation programs and activities 10% 26% 25% 5% 33% the BBRPD offers. I am satisfied with the recreation opportunities offered 5% 15% 26% 6% 48% by BBRPD BBRPD offers affordable recreation opportunities 6% 8% 38% 9% 40% There is sufficient security at the BBRPD Parks and 8% 21% 21% 5% 45% Facilities I prefer neighborhood parks over a large centralized 1% 12% 41% 24% 22% park. The BBRPD is responsive in providing needed 2% 1% 30% 2% 64% information. The BBRPD offers a sufficient amount of youth 3% 17% 13% 5% 62% programs and activities BBRPD offers a sufficient amount of adult programs 5% 15% 24% 1% 54% and activities BBRPD offers a sufficient amount of Senior (+55) 5% 8% 23% 2% 62% programs and activities The BBRPD offers a sufficient amount of Special Events 6% 19% 20% 5% 51% I am satisfied with the customer service offered by 2% 7% 39% 7% 45% BBRPD BBRPD Parks and Facilities are clean and well 1% 11% 55% 8% 25% maintained There is a park in close proximity to where I live 2% 7% 48% 27% 16% BBRPD offers accommodations for people with special 2% 2% 24% 1% 71% needs There is a need for a Skate Park 5% 11% 27% 15% 42% There is a need for a Therapeutic Recreation Facility 4% 4% 32% 22% 39% 020 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Areas of Emphasis 1) Facilities Yes No User Fees Beach 96% 4% 38% Trails (Walking, nature, and Bicycle) 96% 4% 24% Natural Areas 92% 8% 27% Bikeways, Blueways, and Greenways 91% 9% 23% Neighborhood Parks 90% 10% 21% Picnic Pavilions 81% 19% 39% Fishing Piers 80% 20% 26% Amphitheater 75% 25% 56% Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields 73% 27% 32% Fitness Center 70% 30% 59% Senior Center 70% 30% 38% Dog Park 66% 34% 22% Tennis Center 60% 40% 46% Boat Ramps 60% 40% 39% Golf Course 54% 46% 54% Splash Pads 54% 46% 25% Skate Parks 54% 46% 27% Baseball Fields 53% 47% 20% Basketball Courts 52% 48% 18% 2) Programs Yes No User Fees Health & Fitness Classes 85% 15% 73% Special Events 85% 15% 66% Health Fairs (Nutrition, Health Education & Medical 79% 21% 44% Screenings) Performing Arts (Events) 78% 22% 68% Cultural Arts Instruction (Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre) 75% 25% 67% 021 4 I 2) Programs (Continued) Senior Citizen Programs 72% 28% 41% Computer Classes (Programming, Designing, and 69% 31% 64% Applications) Organized Sports (Leagues, Tournaments, Team, 65% 35% 60% Individual) Out of School Camps/Specialty Camps 57% 43% 44% Virtual Online Recreation Programs 53% 47% 35% Special Needs Programs 52% 48% 33% Early Education Programs 52% 48% 28% After School Program 46% 54% 43% E-Gaming 33% 67% 38% Recommendations: Facilities: • Efforts need to be made to offer adequate facilities for walking, and other trails. • Offering a multi-use community center would make it possible for the community to have a space for a large number of different activities, including family events. • Efforts should be made to offer more local recreation facilities including neighborhood parks and community centers. • There needs to be continued effort to offer opportunities for aquatic recreation. Programming: • There needs to be continued effort to offer programming that would attract the entire family. • There is a need to develop active recreation opportunities for all age groups, these could include walking and swimming. • Programming should be offered when people are available to participate —primarily week ends and weekday evenings. • There needs to be more programming that focus on health and wellness. Management Issues: • The client should consider the best ways of taking advantage of reasonable user fees in order to provide new programs that will be of interest to the residents. • The client should make publicity about recreation opportunities a high priority. 022 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH • The client should aggressively develop the use of digital tools to disseminate information regularly about recreation opportunities to all residents along with the use of traditional options such as the distribution of flyers. • The client should strive to maintain the positive public perceptions by continuing its dedication to customer service and offering facilities and programs of high quality. 111 Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: The policies noted all have direct implications for ongoing parks and recreation operations. There is potential to continue advancing these policies or inform similar recommendations that will be incorporated into this master plan. 023 Revenue Policy Manual — City of Boynton Components: Beach Recreation & Parks Department (2020) Six classes of fees are established: Overview: 1. Rental Fees: ex. room rentals, pavilions and athletic fields This manual establishes the guidelines and policy for the use of user fees as a form of department 2 Special Service Fees: ex. field preparation, revenue, in addition to tax dollars. It notes that lights, staff, custodial and processing fees user fees and sponsorships are "used to offset 3. Permit Fees: ex. sports leagues, tournaments, operating costs and are a vital source of income to special event permit fees assist in reducing the level of tax subsidy" (pg 3). The manual also is a tool to establish the 4. Admission and Parking Fees: ex. special appropriate program prices, based on a variety of performances or events which require high-cost factors. talent, specialists, technicians, equipment, extra supervisory and maintenance personnel, Themes / Analysis: or where the net revenue generated is used to The manual includes a model for determining offset the program or facility costs. Parking pricing, which is based on who benefits from a fees may be charged at designated parks to program or service. As seen below, as the level of control overcrowding and subsequent damage benefit to the individual increases, so does the to greenways and roadways, to minimize vandalism, provide additional patron safety, or level of cost recovery for that service. to offset a portion of park operational costs. Recommendations / Vision: 5. User Fees: ex. instructional classes, camps, The recommendations are divided into the 7 focus sports clinics, and workshops areas and 12 goals. The following items are included for their implications to Parks and 6. Sales: ex. program supplies sold by the Recreation. Department, merchandise related to programs and services offered and Vendor Space Service Level 1 Service Level 2 Service Level 3 Service Level 4 Who Benefits Community Mostly Community/ Mostly Community/ Individual Individual partial Individual partial Type of Service Basic Public Community Private Appropriate Funding/ Tax Supported Partially tax & fee Fee supported Market based Pricing supported fee Cost Recovery Goals None Percentage of Direct Direct Costs + All Direct Costs Costs Partial Indirect + Surplus Costs 024 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Recommendations / Vision: In addition to cost recovery guidelines and goals, 1. Subsidy Required -justifies and warrants the the MacMillan Matrix is also used as a tool to use of tax dollars to provide services which assess and evaluate programs and services, to aid contribute to a greater "social good", and guide the Department to maximize efficiency producing a benefit to a community or and effectiveness. constituency. 1. Fit Fit is the degree to which a program 2. Invest - services which provide for a revenue "belongs" or fits within an organization. enhancement opportunity. Excess revenues can be redistributed to subsidize "social good" 2. Program Attractiveness - Program services, or to other services that can provide attractiveness is the degree to which a for further financial return on investment. program is attractive to the organization from an economic perspective. 3. Collaborate - an opportunity to eliminate unnecessary duplication of service. 3. Alternative Coverage - Alternative coverage is Collaborative efforts provide for efficient and the extent to which similar services are effective utilization of limited resources. provided. If there are no other large, or very 4. Divestment allows for reallocation of savings few small, comparable programs being provided in the same region, the program is to subsidize "social good" services, or to services that can provide for financial return on classified as "low coverage." Otherwise, the coverage is "high." investment. 4. Competitive Position - Competitive position is the degree to which the organization has a Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: stronger capability and potential to deliver the I This manual provides specific directives for program than other agencies a combination revenue strategy that will be important to of the organization's effectiveness, quality, consider during the Vision phase, as new credibility, and market share or dominance. facilites andg proposed. are rams ro P After programs and services are analyzed through use of the MacMillan Matrix criteria, the Department can make sound judgments as to what financial strategies are appropriate: High Program Attractiveness: Low Program Attractiveness: "Easy"Program "Difficult"Program Alternative Alternative Alternative Alternative Coverage Coverage Coverage Coverage High Low High Low Strong 1.Aggressive 2.Aggressive 5.Build up the ; 6.'Soul of the Competitive Competition Growth Best Competitor Agency" GOOD Position FIT Weak 3.Aggressive 4.Build Strength 7.Orderly 8.`Foreign Aid' Competitive Divestment or Get Out Divestment or Joint Venture Position POOR 9.Aggressive Divestment 10.Orderly Divestment FIT 025 City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan land use and zoning category within five (2n19) years of acquisition. Development within this designation shall have a maximum Floor Area Overview: Ratio (FAR) of 0.50 The Comprehensive plan is an official ordinance The uses allowed in this land use category shall be that lays out goals, objectives, and policies for limited to, but shall not necessarily include, the Ongoing and Future Development throughout the following: City. 1. Public parks and recreational facilities; Themes / Analysis: 2. Golf courses; The Comprehensive plan describes the City's 3. Private parks and recreation facilities; intent, related to a full range of services and 4. Indoor entertainment as accessory; activities. Each of the objectives includes metrics to be used for "Measurability" of the stated 5. Theaters; outcome. 6. Social and civic clubs and organizations; Components: 7. Governmental offices; 8. Civic and community centers; The goals, objectives and policies are components of the plan's nine "Elements," including: 9. Museums; 1. Future Land Use 10. Medical facilities as accessory; and 2. Transportation 11. Retail sales, restaurants as accessory. 3. Utilities 4. Conservation » h. Conservation shall be applied to any natural areas acquired within the City for the 5. Recreation & Open Space purpose of conserving or protecting natural 6. Housing resources or environmental quality. These 7. Coastal Management areas may be used for wildlife management, passive recreation and environmental 8. Intergovernmental Coordination restoration/protection. No development is 9. Capital Improvements allowed in the Conservation land use category other than site improvements to Recommendations / Vision: support uses that are deemed appropriate The following are the Goals, Objectives, and and consistent with the function of the Policies that relate to the recreation and parks designated area. The City shall coordinate system: with Palm Beach County to designate environmentally sensitive lands that are • Future Land Use Element publicly acquired within the incorporated area as Conservation. » Policy 1.3.1, g.: Recreational category shall include active and passive recreation facilities • Transportation Element and parks that are both publicly owned and privately- owned. It shall be the policy of the Objective 2.12: City that all land acquired for public parks, Promote a pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly excluding those located in planned zoning environment by providing adequate facilities, districts shall be placed in the Recreational such as wider sidewalks, buffers from travel 026 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH lanes, shade trees, shorter crossing distances, Community Parks lighting, refuges in large intersections, bike lanes, and bicycle parking, for pedestrians Special Use Facilities and bicyclists. Water/ Beach Access • Utilities Element Greenways / Bikeways /Trails » Policy 36.2.3: The City shall continue to Conservation Lands enforce the land development regulations requiring that rainwater runoff be minimized Regional Parks by maximizing infiltration by percolation into grassy swales, medians, golf courses, Schools / School Parks landscape areas, nurseries, parks, lawns, et Private Recreational Facilities cetera. Art in Parks and other Public Spaces • Conservation Element Although the Goal, and all Objectives and Policies » Goal 4: The development and maintenance of the Recreation and Open Space Element have of a high quality natural environment based relevance to this Master Plan, the following are on the preservation, improvement and wise selected for their specific requirements: exploitation of local existing natural resources. » Policy 5.3.1: The City shall adopt and maintain a level of service of 2.5 acres of » Objective 4.6: The City shall, to the maximum developed parkland per 1,000 residents. extent feasible, protect all remaining areas of substantial native upland and wetland » Policy 5.3.2: The following are advisory level vegetation and eliminate undesirable exotic of service standards for the recreation tree species. facilities: • Recreation and Open Space Element ° Baseball/Soft, Youth — 1 per 15,000 persons, » Goal 5: To create and maintain an interconnected system of aesthetically ° Baseball, Reg. — 1 per 25,000 persons, pleasing, functional, and well-maintained ° Basketball Courts — 1 per 4,000 persons, parks, pedestrian/bikeways, greenways, blueways and natural areas that will ° Community Center (1) — 1 per 25,000 adequately serve the needs of the current persons, and future residents of the City of Boynton Beach, including seasonal visitors, and special Fitness Trail (2) — 1 per 30,000 persons, groups such as the elderly and handicapped. ° Football/Soccer Fields — 1 per 40,000 The City shall also continue to provide a persons, variety of high-quality parks and recreation ° Multipurpose Field — 1 per 10,000 persons, related programs for all residents. • Elements of the system shall include: o Racquetball Court— 1 per 10,000 persons, o Picnic Areas — 1 per 3,000 persons, • Urban Open / Civic Spaces o Playgrounds— 1 per 4,000 persons, Neighborhood Parks 027 o Shuffleboard Court— 1 per 5,000 persons, Neighborhood Parks; Special Use Facilities; ° Pool (3)— 1 per 40,000 persons, and Conservation Lands as identified on the Future Parks and Recreation System Map in o Tennis Court— 1 per 2,000 persons, the Strategic Plan. o Bocce Court— 1 per 25,000 persons, • Coastal Management Element o Volleyball Court— 1 per 15,000 persons, » Objective 7.4: The City shall continue to and protect, conserve and, where possible, improve local wildlife, coastal wetlands, ° Skate Park— 1 per 65,000 persons. estuaries, coastal barriers and marine Policy 5.3.3: The City shall establish "Service habitats. Standards" to provide a framework of ideal • Intergovernmental Coordination Element standards and classification for its Parks and Recreation System. These standards are not • Conservation Element part of the City's adopted level of service » Objective 8.13: The City shall maintain and are utilized only as a guide for land avenues of coordination with those agencies, acquisition and facility provision. They are departments and entities that assist in the established as part of the City's goal for development and maintenance of a high setting service standards for an "Ideal City quality natural environment based on the Parks System" to meet residents' parks and preservation, improvement and wise recreation needs. Elements of the system management of local existing natural include: resources. A. Developed Active Parks and Open Space Measurability: Number of interlocal (Measured by LOS): agreements maintained. GOAL: Neighborhood/School Parks—' - 1 • Recreation and Open Space Element mile from every resident » Objective 8.14: The City shall continue to GOAL: Community Parks—25 —40 acres, coordinate with County, State and local 25% preserved for open space, 3 miles from entities and agencies to maximize every resident recreational opportunities for the citizens of GOAL: Community Centers— minimum of Boynton Beach. 4,000 square feet; 3 miles from every Measurability: Number of coordination resident mechanisms created and maintained in GOAL: Special Use Facilities (dog parks, accordance with the objective. sports complexes, etc), 3 miles from every Public School Coordinated Planning resident » Policy 8.18.8: The City shall coordinate with B. In addition, the City shall set the following the School District for the collocation of nomenclature for undeveloped/passive parks public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and and open space: Urban Open/Civic Spaces; community centers with schools, to the Water/Beach Access; Greenways/Bikeways/ extent possible, as sites for these public Trails; Regional Parks; Community Parks; facilities and schools are chosen and 028 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH development plans prepared. » Policy 9.4.2: The City shall continue the implementation of the Park Impact Fee • Capital Improvement Element Program allowing for land dedication in-lieu Goal 9: The City shall provide adequate public of the fee payment, to ensure that new facilities to meet existing needs and development pays a proportionate share of accommodate future growth consistently with the costs of park capital facility capacity objectives and policies of all elements of this needed to address the demand for such Plan through a comprehensive cost-effective facilities generated by new development. funding strategy. » Objective 9. 1: The City shall provide, or arrange for others to provide, capital improvements necessary to correct deficiencies in existing public facilities, to Relev nce to Reimagine Recreation: serve projected future growth and to replace obsolete and worn-out facilities, in The City's Comprehensive Plan includes accordance with an adopted Capital numerous policies across a wide variety of its Improvements Schedule. elements that are related to the parks and Policy 9.1.1 The Capital Improvements recreation system. Ensuring that these policies are appropriate and are being implemented Schedule shall include facilities that promote and enforced is a critical component of this public health and safety and all facilities for plan. which the Level of Service Standard has been adopted: Roads, Potable Water, Wastewater, Additionally, the plan includes a variety of Stormwater, Solid Waste Collection, and Level of Service targets. It will be important to Parks and Recreation. The Capital compare the City's LOS metrics with Improvement Schedule may also include benchmark communities and update them other facilities that enhance the quality of life base on the findings from this plan. for City's residents. Policy 9.1.3: The Capital Improvement Schedule shall be organized by the following broad priorities: issues related to public health and safety shall receive first priority, issues related to providing the adopted level of service shall receive second priority, and all other additional issues shall be addressed as needed to maintain operational efficiency in the City. 029 City of Boynton Beach 2020 Climate Action Plan (2(20) Overview: • Transform Boynton Beach into a community This plan is an effort to help address climate where people walk, bike, take transit, or change effects expected in Boynton Beach and carpool for most trips in a safe, accessible, and throughout SE Florida, including extreme heat, affordable transportation network. hurricanes, and sea level rise. It is an update to Boynton Beach's first Climate Action Plan (2010) • Inspire citizen engagement and ensure that the which proposed strategies for reducing benefits of climate action are shared equitably greenhouse gas emissions within the City. The plan among all community members. "reflects the latest science, aligns with international standards for GHG reduction, The plan also identifies 5 major "co-benefits" that integrates the City's other strategic planning goals are expected to arise from the implementation of and initiatives, and emphasizes the importance of the GHG reduction strategies included: ongoing, equitable community engagement" (pg. 1). 1. Cost Savings - Many of the measures in this plan pay for themselves by reducing costs to Themes / Analysis: the City and its residents. This CAP is a framework for the development and 2. Economic Development - The plan will implementation of actions to reduce Boynton enhance community vibrancy by promoting Beach's GHG emissions. By reducing emissions compact, mixed-use development and and promoting multiple co-benefits (as described pedestrian- and bike-friendly neighborhoods. below), this plan serves as the main guiding Initiatives to expand the City's tree canopy and document for sustainability in the City of Boynton greenspace will increase residential property Beach. Sustainability means meeting the needs of values, viability of local businesses, and the today's residents without compromising the ability City's appeal to outdoor recreationists. of future citizenry to meet their needs. The three pillars of sustainability are environmental 3. Public Health - Actions that reduce GHG emissions also reduce other air pollutants such stewardship, economic growth, and social responsibility. as particulate matter, SO2, NOx, and ozone that are linked to asthma and other respiratory This CAP sets forth the following long-term visions diseases. for the community: 4. Ecosystem Protection - Globally, GHG • Make Boynton Beach a regional and national mitigation helps to prevent negative impacts leader in sustainability through innovative on ecosystems, including biodiversity loss, policies, programs, and partnerships. ocean acidification, soil degradation, water pollution, and the loss of ecosystem services. • Become a leader in energy efficiency and clean In Boynton Beach, the recommendations will energy that comes from the sun, wind, or other help to safeguard native ecosystems by renewable technologies. protecting greenspace and planting native Create a greener Boynton Beach by enhancing trees and vegetation to support populations of • migrating birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. the tree canopy and native plant and animal communities. 030 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH a 5. Climate Resilience -As noted, the City is An inventory of the city's greenhouse gas developing a separate Climate Adaptation Plan emissions was undertaken. A city's GHGs are that will focus on measures to increase classified into three scopes for reporting purposes: community resilience to the impacts of climate • Scope 1: Direct GHG emissions that occur change. However, there is some overlap within the city between the two plans as some climate mitigation actions also help enhance climate • Scope 2: Indirect GHG emissions from the use resilience. For example, planting trees of grid-supplied electricity, heat, or cooling increases carbon sequestration while also protecting against flooding by absorbing • Scope 3: Other GHG emissions that occur stormwater. outside the city as a result of activities taking place within the city Components Recommendations: Community engagement, led by a Sustainability Advisory Team, was a primary focus of the plan. The plan established two emission reduction targets: Additionally, a focus on Social Equity and the • 50% reduction from 2015 levels by 2035 impacts on vulnerable populations was an important consideration. • Net zero GHG emissions by 2050 Figure 1.2e Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets 40,000 30,000 28,000 25,300 25,269 a N 0 23,690 1 20,000 �` 18,394 o 0 w 12,650 .-s—Actual Measured Emissions(2006,2015,2018) 10,000 -Emissions Reduction Target(50%Below 2015 Baseline Levels by 2035) •••Business As Usual With FPL Grid Improvement -.--Business As Usual Without FPL Grid Improvement 0 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Year 031 Strategies for GHG reductions were organized into two categories based on inventory and scopes: 1. Government Operations • Scope 1: Transportation (2 strategies) • Scope 2: Buildings& Facilities (3 strategies) • Scope 3: Waste (1 strategy) 2. Boynton Beach Community • Scope 1: Transportation & Land Use (6 strategies) • Scope 2: Buildings (4 strategies) • Scope 3: Waste & Consumption (2 strategies) The following strategies includes those where Parks and Recreation was listed as one of the "Responsible Departments." Government Scope 1:Transportation G-1.1 - Green Fleet: Implement a green fleet policy including purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles, fleet electrification, and strategies for efficient vehicle use and operation. Community Scope 1: Transportation & Land Use C-1.2 - Bike & Pedestrian Infrastructure: Expand, connect, and complete networks of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including those supporting access to transit. C-1.5 - Urban Forestry: Maintain and enhance the urban tree canopy to sequester carbon and provide multiple other ecosystem services. C-1.6—Greenspace Preservation: Protect and restore natural ecosystems and open spaces within the City to sequester carbon and provide multiple other ecosystem services. Community Scope 3: Waste & Consumption C-3.1 -Waste Reduction & Recycling: Reduce, reuse, and recycle material waste produced in the community. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: As noted, the Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for implementing 5 strategies critical to meeting the plan's GHG goals. 032 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH City of Boynton Beach Complete Streets Mobility Plan (2021) Overview: Recommendations: This plan seeks to address the public's growing • Multimodal Mobility Hubs and Districts need and desire for a balanced transportation network that adequately accommodates all modes The Boynton Beach Complete Streets Mobility of transportation to improve safety and comfort Plan proposes primary and secondary for people walking, biking, driving, and using multimodal mobility hubs and districts, which transit. The plan formalizes the City's approach to include anticipated major destinations, a mix complete streets. Instead of a transportation of land uses, and existing major destinations in network focused on Level of Service (LOS), the the urban and suburban sections of the city. plan establishes a transportation network based • Shift from Level of Service (LOS) to Quality of upon QOS, or Quality of Service. QOS ultimately Service (QOS) Standards shifts priorities in street design decisions so that people biking, walking, and riding transit share the Establishing QOS standards based on posted same level of safety and comfort as automobile speed limits instead of automobile volume drivers. more accurately meets the intended purpose of a street or road, reflects the desired level of Components: people walking, bicycling, and riding transit, The plan explores the City's Existing Conditions, and ensures adequate access to adjacent land uses. The QOS standards also move the City including demographics, crash data, built conditions and existing policies. It also includes a towards the goal of Vision Zero, which aims to Land Use Assessment, new QOS standards, and an achieve a transportation network with no Implementation Strategy. fatalities or serious injuries involving automobile traffic. Figure 1.N Proposed Mall Trail Conceptual Design • Bike Facilities � ; The proposed bike facilities in Boynton Beach promote the vision to create a holistic bicycle i 't, ;„ network that allows users to ride a bike seamlessly between all multimodal mobility �- I „ • • hubs and districts throughout the city. The L.:_s . 1�,. rh»• • proposed network includes sharrows, buffered �llc bike lanes, shared use paths, and paved trails. "',, • Pedestrian Facilities ` The greatest need for sidewalks exists in the -3J neighborhoods located east of Interstate 95. Less than 50 percent of the streets in these ` neighborhoods have sidewalks, with even less around the primary multimodal mobility hub. As such, the plan will assist the City with prioritizing new sidewalk construction in these neighborhoods. 033 • Transit The Plan recommends the establishment of a local transit route to provide service to and connect all multimodal mobility hubs and districts. This includes connecting the existing Tri-Rail train station west of Interstate 95 with the proposed intermodal mobility station located downtown. This proposed route is preliminary and is subject to change. MOVING FORWARD The Plan incorporates multimodal projects that were previously identified in the 2016 Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Plan, Boynton Beach Greenways, Blueways, and Trails Plan, 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan, and the FDOT Work Program. In addition, the Plan recommends additional projects to achieve a fully connected transportation network for all modes of travel. These projects establish the basis for the City to establish a mobility fee which will replace Palm Beach County's road impact fee, therefore enabling the City to collect funds to construct the recommended roadway improvements outlined in this Plan. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: The recommendations in this plan present important opportunities to establish recreation facilities in and/or near the proposed Mobility Hubs and Districts, as well as along Shared Use Paths. The proposed local transit route will also be critical to consider regarding access to recreation facilities. 034 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 1.2g Connectivity Vision Map .IXC DUNDESIGNATED M % FACILITY MEADOWS BLVD Lc L P CPOS r41-1 (SHARED UESEPATHED ii - ._ L— tmeeei 1 i 1 GA Y VD P c--- ____- I 1 1.1 [k PAVEDE — PAVEDD TRAIL PROPOSED BOYNr 'i WAAGE PAVED TRAIL Q LA1SSANCI. MIK JR BLVD BOYMON BEACH MALL _ ocea ACX.LS 1 O:D BO 6' -- I _ � BDYNAN Betel'PB!iswoo 1 PROPOSED rSH 0 USE PATH Li F BO�V7Q`:MAC?, a t NA11s13S BHS LANES Z U CONGRESS VE 1u (STING l ESIGNATEDqq`E LAN YGRESS A'{_ 'PROCSEC DESIGNATED DIKE LANES Legend SEACRE57&SD Pl— EXISTING 1�1okxTify HJ Ds DESIGNATED BIKE LANES Mobility Distracts US-I/FEDERAL MW Exsfing Designateor Bike Lanes Existing Urdes anoted ,.„ Bice Lanes Beefing Poveo Troil maw Proposed De;ignaied Bice Lanes PROPOSED PAVED TRAIL Proposed Shared NEE CSX RAA CORRIDOR Use Path Proposed Poveo Tra . 035 Specific Park Site Plans Overview: The City has had recent planning and (re)design completed for the following parks: • Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park • Meadows Park • Pence Park (renovations, in design) These new park plans were reviewed and the new facilities to be provided were considered as part of the future Vision for the system. Figure 1.2h Ezell Hester Jr.Community Park Plan i iii I I .�. GeIY - t I. 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IIII 1111 I __ - -. _ -_zc._ QSOUTHWEST VIEW WWwpwwit 7 ;Fria ©NORTtFAST VIEW 037 1 .3 The City of Boynton Beach 's Demographic The characteristics of the City of Boynton Beach's residents can provide important insights related to the potential role that Reimagine Recreation can play in improving the social, environmental, and economic quality of life of residents. Following is an overview of the key findings from the analysis of specific demographic attributes: Population Growth Figure 1.3a Population Growth 2022-2032 • Population Density • Age Distribution • Race and Ethnicity, and 85,000 84,962 • Median Income. Population Growth 84,000 Population growth is an important factor to consider in parks and recreation master plans 83,058 83,000 because the larger the population growth, the more need there may be to expand parks and recreation services in the future. 82,000 81,873 Additionally, many of the Level-of-Services (LOS) recommendations revolve around population. 81,000 Figure 1.3a demonstrates the City of Boynton Beach's projected population growth over 80,000 the next 10-years. The City's historical growth 2022 2027 2032 suggests that by the year 2027, the City could ` Boynton approximately 1,185 residents to reach �='-�`� Y nton Beach Population a population of 83,058 residents. By the year 2032, the City of Boynton Beach could add Source:ESRI forecasts for 2022 and 2027.Linear Regression for 2032.11.5. approximately 1,904 residents to reach a projected population of 84,962. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: As the population continues to grow, new parks, recreation facilities, and programming may be needed to maintain and improve the quality of life that residents currently enjoy. These needs will be further explored in Chapter 2: Needs and Priorities Assessment. 038 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Population Density Population density typically influences how residents enjoy parks and recreation services. For example, areas with higher population densities have more residents living in a defined geographic area. This may create a larger demand on, and for parks, recreation facilities, and programs. Additionally, increased densities may suggest the presence of multi-family housing. Residents living in multi-family homes typically rely more on public parks to provide basic, close-to-home recreational opportunities such as playgrounds, lawns to play catch, community gardens, or open spaces to allow dogs to run around without a leash. These are some of the basic, every-day recreational activities that a family living in a single-family home may enjoy in their backyard. Figure 1.3b shows the City's population density between 2022 and 2032. The City's population density is projected to increase from 7.9 to 8.2 persons per acre. As a form of comparison, densities of 8 persons per acre are consistent with the densities found in cities such as St. Louis, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. Figure 1.3b Population Density 2022-2032 Year Population Population Density 2022 81,873 7.9 2027 83,058 8.0 2032 84,962 8.2 Source:ESRI forecasts for 2022 and 2027.Linear Regression for 2032.U.S. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: The City of Boynton Beach's increasing density may suggest a need for additional parks and recreation facilities over time. Additionally, increasing density may suggest that land for parks and recreation facilities may be at a premium and may require creative and collaborative service delivery strategies to address park land needs. These factors will be explored further in Chapter 2: Needs and Priorities Assessment. 039 Age Distribution The type of programs and recreation facilities that a community provides its residents is directly related to the age distribution of the community's population. For example, communities with a high concentration of residents ages 0-9 and 10-19, may have a higher need for youth activities such as before school or after school care programs and youth athletics. These communities may also require more playgrounds and athletic fields. Communities with a high concentration of residents ages 65 and older, on the other hand, may require more senior related activities, such as senior leisure programs, health related services, senior center space, and transportation services to transport seniors from activity to activity. Figure 1.3c illustrates the City's age distribution for the years 2022, 2027, and 2032. The data suggest that the age distribution will be relatively equal over the next 10 years. The City's population between the ages of 75+ may grow the most from 13.4% in 2022 to 15.8% in 2032, while the dominant population age group will be the 55-74 age group with the current highest share of 24.8% in 2022 increasing to a projected 25% by 2032. Ages 35-54 will remain the second largest group dropping from 22.8%to 22.6%. The teen population (ages 10-19) shows a rapid growth by 2027 but again settles down to share the lowest spot with ages 0-9 comprising 9.5% by 2032. Figure 1.3c Age Distribution 2022-2032 -0-9 10-19 -20-34 35-54 11.155-74 -75+ 100% — 13 14.6% 1 90% 80% 24.8% 24.9% 25.0 70% 60% 50% 22.8% 22.7% 40% 30% - 19.7% 18.7% 17.7% 20% . ._ 9.3% 9.4% 9.5% 10% 9.9% 9.7% 9.5%, 0% 2022 2027 2032 Source:ESRI forecasts for 2022 and 2027.Linear Regression for 2032. "SIRRIPNWPW..— Plif 11.111.11.01 Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: Adults ages 55-74 will continue to be the dominant age group in Boynton Beach followed by people between ages 35-54. Parks may need to be flexible and provide a variety of recreation programs and activities for residents of various ages, with an emphasis on adults and seniors. These factors will be explored further in Chapter 2: Needs and Priorities Assessment 040 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Race and Ethnicity Race and ethnicity can be an interesting indicator of recreation program and facility needs and desires. Various academic studies have shown that individuals' preferences towards specific park settings, activities, or amenities can vary by racial category. For example, one study used surveys to study the preferences of 900 park users in a major City in the United States. The study reported that Asians showed a strong preference for scenic beauty, Whites expressed a stronger preference for trees and vegetation, and African Americans expressed a preference for cultural facilities and maintenance.' Another study found that African Americans and Hispanics participated more in sports, but less in activities that took place in remote areas or undeveloped facilities than Whites.' 1 Gobster,P.H.(2002).Managing urban parks for a racially and ethnically diverse clientele.Leisure Sciences,24,143-159. 2 Dwyer,J.F.(1993).Outdoor recreation participation:An update on Blacks,Whites,Hispanics,and Asians in Illinois.In P.Gobster(Ed.),Managing urban and high-use recreation settings(pp.1991-1211) Figure 1.3d Race 2022-2032 100% 13.4% 12.3% 13.7% 90% 5.1% 5.6% 2.4% 2.5% 6.1% 80% 2.6% 70% 31 1,. 31.6% 32.2% 60% 50% 40% 30% 50.2% 47.6' 45A`;, 20% 10% 0% 2022 2027 2032 El White alone • Black Alone • American Indian Alone ■ Pacific islander alone III Other Race alone •Two or More Races Source:Esri forecasts for 2022 and 2027.Linear Regression for 2032. 041 Figure 1.3d illustrates the City's race for the years 2022, 2027, and 2032. The data suggest that while over the next 10 years White Alone will continue to be the majority race, it will decrease slightly from 50% in 2022 to 45% in 2032. The remaining races will increase slightly over the next 10 years. Figure 1.3e illustrates the City's ethnicity for the years 2022, 2027, and 2032. The data suggest that over the next 10 years, the City's Hispanic/ Latino population will increase slightly from 16% in 2022 to 18% by 2032. Figure 1.3e Ethnicity(Hispanic/Latino)2022-2032 20% 15% 1 10% 5% 0% 2022 2027 2032 Source:Esrs forecasts for 2022 and 2027.Linear Regression for 2032. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: While Boynton Beach will continue to be a majority While Alone population, the City's historic and actively shifting racial makeup suggests the need for a parks and recreation system that celebrates the diversity in the community. Planning and programming for parks and recreation facilities that are flexible and provide a variety of recreation programs and activities for various races and ethnicities will be important. It will also be important to consider special events and programs throughout the year that continue to educate, foster, and strengthen the diversity of the community. These factors will be explored further in Chapter 2: Needs and Priorities Assessment and Chapter 3: Long-Range Vision. 042 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Household Income Income levels provide a glimpse of the purchasing power of residents. Simply stated, the higher the household income, the greater the potential for residents to have disposable income to spend on paid leisure programs and activities. The lower the household income, the more residents may rely on affordable and/or free parks, recreation, and social programs and services. Figure 1.3f illustrates the City's household and median household income for the years 2022, 2027, and 2032. The data suggest that over the next 10 years, barring any national economic decline, household incomes may continue to rise based on historical growth. This suggests that households making over $100,000 may increase from 28%to 45%. Households making under $99,000 will decline and may make up about 55% of city households down from 62%. Figure 1.3f Median Household Income 2022-2032 100% 6.5`'>, 8.1% 9.7% 90% 6 0 - 9.09 12-0% 80% 15.6':' 19.3% 70% - 22.9% 15.8, 60% — -- --Medion u-• - 15.8% Household Household Median -Income 50% • - • • •u- 19.8% $77,610 15.8 '.90,078 -Income 40% 19.3% 30% 13.7% 1111 18.9% — 12 20% 7.3% ° 5.7°0 12.1% 7.6% 10% 4.8% 4.1% 7.7% 5.1% 2.4 2.1% 0% 2022 2024 2032 • <$15,000 ■ $15,000-$24,999 • $25,000-$34,999 111 $35,000-$49,999 In $50,000-$74,999 • $75,000-$99,999 ■ $100,000-$149,999 ■ $150,000-$199,999 IN $200,000+ Source:Esri forecasts for 2022 and 2027.Linear Regression for 2032. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: The presence of a range of household incomes in the City may suggest a need to provide a programs and services that cater to a spectrum of household incomes. Households with higher incomes may have a need for certain types of sports activities, such as lacrosse, soccer, golf, tennis, swimming; as well as leisure activities, such as cultural and performing art programs and events and dining out. Additionally, these residents may be able to support community parks organizations through financial contributions. On the other hand, many of the residents and families with lower household incomes may rely on reduced cost/free services, such as youth development, after school activities, adult continuing education opportunities, and other social, recreational, cultural, or educational needs. These implications will be explored further in Chapter 2: Needs and Priorities Assessment. 043 Social Figure 1.3g Social Vulnerability Index Themes and Factors Vulnerability ( Below Poverty ) Index ( Unemployed ( Income ) While demographic attributes ( No High School Diploma 44 on their own have important ( Aged 65 or Older 3 parks and recreation co Household Composition& ( Aged 17 or Younger ) implications, they can also be L. Disability ( Civilian with a Disability ) C ) combined to identify vulnerable 5 ( Single-Parent Households populations. In collaboration Minority Status& ( Minority ) with the Agency for Toxic 03 Languages I Speak English "Less than Well" ) L Substances and Disease Registry ( Multi-Unit Structures 3 (ATSDR) and the U.S. Census 0 :1( Mobile Homes ) Bureau, the Centers for Disease Housing &Transportation ( Crowding ) Control and Prevention (CDC) ( No Vehicle ) developed a Social Vulnerability ( Group Quarters ) Index (SVI) for every census tract in the U.S. The SVI is based on a total of 15 social factors that are combined into 4 related themes: Socioeconomic Status, Household Composition and Disability, Minority Status and Language, and Housing and Transportation. Figures 1.3g below depicts the relationship between the social factors, key themes, and overall SVI. Figure 1.3h identifies the areas in the city that have a low and medium level of social vulnerability in relation to the City's parks system. Relevance to Reimagine Recreation: It will be important for the parks master plan to consider these areas during the planning process and explore how parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services may support populations in higher social vulnerability areas. 11 044 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 1.3h Social Vulnerability Areas 0 Neighborhood Parks CDC Social Vulnerability Index 1. Barton Memorial Park 2. Betty Thomas Park Highest Vulneiability ' 3. Boynton Lakes Park 4. Forest Hill Park 5. Galaxy Park Mil 6. Hibiscus Park 1111 towed Vulnerability 7. Jaycee Park 8. Knollwood Park -n 9. Laurel Hills Park l _ . _ i ? i _ 14 10.Meadows Park • =I-- 1 i» +J 11.Palmetto Greens Park f - ' A ' 12.Pence Park m_ � � I 13.Pioneer Canal Park f �t, • Community Parks 1. Barrier Free Park I itirri' + .fl : 4 - .. j 2. Eco Park 3. Ezell Hester Jr. �' a wTimb, Community Park L-]" r i 16.) riE '4. Intracoastal Park (_ L, Jt 'IiJ / 5. Sara Sims Park r � "- 4" 6. Wilson Park I i c - I �r.. 3El ❑Mini Park �3 ii i 1. Demonstration Gardens 'I( • null �' Y 2. Heritage Park L..-• •'k t_' -_ 3. Kiwanis Sierra Park ll,. I!;1; 1,_:, 6 4. Arbor Park \ m , i 5. Dewey Park i r 1 T 1 ' 1 ■' 10 • Special Use Park Ei 9 i 0 5 2 © 5 1. Centennial Park i Q 7 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park ''"•1••••''•` ;+r»`4 0 1 3. Kapok Park wb.,t,.• L I` 3 9 r�rrr�r ,mpb 4. Little League Park pi •r" - ', -_ !M 5. Magrove Walk/Extension a ,I.ws �;rn 1 6. Oceanfront Park '^rte. �■■ w�a 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Park r'► I • E l Pdltl'"t0 ••=rmir • I 8. Senior Center ``-`'�^ =5iIZ : 11I 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park i ��4401 � " � ;`g I 10.Urban Orchiard i14• sj 11.Women's Club � r 4•r.3�i ,;-1. 4, . Q Future Parks i ! 1.Congress Middle School # ., �'� _ I 2.Fire Station 3 --C,- g. - 3. 4.Girl Scout Park 1............ ,............ 1 I 0 5.Meadows 1 Park I I - �� �Qa' -- FI 6.Nautica Sound Park • 7.Nickels Road Park n- 1 • Scrub Area r------------ :' .: , r�p, , 1.Galaxy Scrub 0 Cemetery j . ` V 1. _ Al vVV {{ s 1.Barton Memorial �" 1 II ' �; =� lo Cemetery _ 2. Eat ' LLTT ± 1I /&c l Park LEGEND l._.I City Limits l Palm Beach County Parks Roads Boynton Beach Parks Palm Beach County Boynton Beach Bikeways Conservation Areas N Water Bodies Boynton Beach Preserves Palm Beach County 0 05 • :titles K-12 Public Schools Golf Courses 045 Summary of Demographic recreation system to celebrate the diversity in the community. Planning and programming Context for parks and recreation facilities that are Following is a summary of key findings from the flexible and provide recreation programs and demographic context analysis along with their activities for various races and ethnicities will relevance to the City of Boynton Beach Parks be important. It will also be important to and Recreation Master Plan. These implications consider special events and programs will be further explored in Chapter 2 - Needs throughout the year that continue to educate, and Priorities Assessment and Chapter 3 - Long- foster, and strengthen the diversity of the Range Vision. community. These factors will be explored further in Chapter 2. • Population Growth - Boynton Beach has seen a rapid increase in growth in recent • Household Income - The City's range of years. Over the next ten years, the City is incomes may suggest a need to provide projected to add another 3,089 residents. As programs and services that cater to a range of the population continues to grow, new parks, household incomes. Households with higher incomes may have a need for certain types of recreation facilities, and programs may be sports activities, such as lacrosse, soccer, golf, needed to maintain and improve the quality of life that residents currently enjoy. tennis, swimming; as well as leisure activities, such as cultural and performing art programs • Population Density - As the City's and events and dining out. Additionally, these population increases, the City's population residents may be able to support community density will also increase slightly. Since parks organizations through financial potential park land may be limited and in contributions. certain areas, at a premium, the City may have to be creative and collaborative as it seeks to Many of the residents and families with lower provide additional park land. household incomes may rely on reduced cost/ free services, such as youth development, • Age Distribution - While Boynton Beach's after school activities, adult continuing population is comprised of a range of ages, education opportunities, and other social, over the next 10 years, adults ages 55-74 will recreational, cultural, or educational needs. continue to be the dominant age group in These implications will be explored further in Boynton Beach followed by ages 35-54. This Chapter 2. suggest that parks may need to be flexible and provide a variety of multi-generational • Social Vulnerability - The City's northeast and central west quadrants are identified as and multi-functional spaces, programs, and activities for residents of various ages, with an having a high level of social vulnerability. It emphasis on adults and seniors. It may also be will be important for the parks master plan to important to increase specific age-appropriate consider this area during the planning process recreational facilities and programs in and explore how parks, recreation facilities, targeted parts of the city where a larger programs, and services may support concentration of specific age groups live. populations in higher social vulnerability areas. E Race - While Boynton Beach will continue to be a majority While Alone population, the city's historic and actively shifting racial makeup suggests the need for the parks and 046 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH 1 .4 The City of Boynton Beach 's Park System Context The parks system context is comprised of three primary elements: • The Department • Programs, and • Parks and Recreation Facilities. The following section provides an overview and assessment of each of these elements that will - "may establish a foundation for planning process. "" Z The Department - The following section provides an assessment r< of the first Park System Context element -the Department. . f , . flo pm.,, ';. r fix,t7w F T-" f The assessment includes a review of operations, =6 "'" 'bas}, ; staffing, and maintenance. The assessment began with a workshop with administration staff to _ obtain context and insights from the employees' " perspective. Staff members from various divisions , :, and levels participated in focus groups to identify N emerging themes in operations. ......4116 The objective is to analyze and provide guidance ,.,. on current practices, future organization and / , staffing needs, improved operational efficiencies, 1 - policy development, technology improvements ` { ;* and marketing/communication opportunities. f' 141KINili _ Department Overview • Current Vision Statement - "To enhance the quality of life in our community". In order to help achieve this mission, the City owns 43 parks, operates 6 recreation centers, 1 swimming pool, the municipal beach, and hundreds of youth, adult and senior programs. Professional, dedicated staff members, along with the assistance of valuable volunteers, manage the year-round recreation programs and activities and maintain parks and open spaces for the enjoyment of people of all ages and abilities. 047 Progranmin To help achieve the Department's mission, it is important to identify Core Program Areas based on current and future needs to create a sense of focus around specific program areas of greatest importance to the community. Public recreation is challenged by the premise of being all things to all people. The philosophy of the Core Program Area is to assist staff, policy makers, and the public to focus on what is most important to the community. Program areas are considered as Core if they meet a majority of the following criteria: • The program area has been provided for a long period of time (over 4-5 years) and/or is expected by the community. • The program area consumes a relatively large portion (5% or more) of the agency's overall budget. • The program area is offered 3-4 seasons per year. • The program area has wide demographic appeal. • There is a tiered level of skill development available within the program area's offerings. • There is full-time staff responsible for the program area. • There are facilities designed specifically to support the program area. • The agency controls a significant percentage (20% or more) of the local market. Existing Core Program Overview In discussions with the Department staff, the consulting team identified 10 Core Program Areas currently being offered. ure 1.4L Existing Core Program areas R+.”F- 11114 Adult Sports Aquatics Arts & Cu ture Camps 7 Coastal Wellness & enior 55+ Waterways Facility Rentals Wellness iiiiS Special Teennimmo : Events These existing Core Program Areas provide a generally well-rounded and diverse array of programming opportunities for the community. Department staff should evaluate Core Program Areas and the individual programs within them on an annual basis, to ensure offerings are relevant to evolving demographics and trends in the local community. 048 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Core Program Area Descriptions, Goals, and Example Programs NM 31110/111111/111F 111•1111111K v 111711111..111.11.1.111;1711111111.m- '1-------;:: Description: - Organized sport activities that provide exercise and socialization for participants over the age of 18. O - ""' '- -. , ' Goals: Y. J _._ ' . Offer programs to teach participants how to play sports as . D - well as options for more competitive participants. 0 Q -..4. t`r Description: Aquatics programming for all ages to promote water safety tot ::a:0rci se. Q , r s t. c • "' -N t Provide swim instruction to promote water safety, First Aid a' ? 4 .1 - :� It ,; . and CPR training to educate the public, and Lifeguarding Q ( 1 ' , ' Certification to provide job training. y 1• w f A! Wr Description: D ,I,'vb, ' , •i „.:,t Programming that focuses on performing arts and education I— - . • in various cultures. U ;, Goals: o6f., •` W Provide affordable programs for the entire community that N increase awareness of Arts & Cultural offerings Q Description: Programs that provide activities at various recreation � f 'N facilities for youth and teens during times when school is not V) scheduled. V) �� 2 Q - ,, Goals: - Affordable, educational, and character building recreation ' 1`"—._ activities for students when school is not scheduled in a safe environment. 049 Core Program Area Descriptions, Goals, and Example Programs (Continued) Amp MEP, WillIWININIWIRWAIIINF 40111=11•11W . IIOsDescription: - Q ._ ' Programs and activities that use the waterway resource Q to conduct programs. QGoals: W 0H Increase visitation to parks adjacent to waterways > through education and recreational activities. 5. 0 -111111111111INININEINMEMIS. 911•1111•1111•11M011. J s Q s Description: Z •` '•• Department allows the public the opportunity to rent W ''); facilities for a fee. CC il-11 } _t i 4 ,, Goals: 1-44 Increased revenue with a high level of Customer Service U satisfaction !D" Description: 06 N I • •1k :,s Programs to encourage the public to stay active. W z I i '' y� . Goals: W Z J ``.a • Educate the public on the importance of fitness & I— W L, wellness. LL R., Description: + . Programs and events scheduled for Senior Citizens age 55 r K i & older. CC O ; , 1 t Goals: Z .4, Increase social and mental health for senior citizens. W Ni.' k. to 050 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Core Program Area Descriptions, Goals, and Example Programs (Continued) limimmy Description: . Z One Time events the Department host that are city-wide. W . • •. ., W ' .• .)1 Goals: J Encourage residents and visitors to attend, increasing Q awareness, attendance , and sponsorship opportunities. U N I ! li! Description: r Programs developed for ages 12-17. W� 1 W Z VIEGoals: W Increase number of programs offered for Teens. VI 0 .o„0 sp.• .`.. f Informed by the Division's core programs, the Consultant Team completed five types of analyses to assess the Department's programs. These were: • Age Segment Analysis • Program Lifecycle • Program Services Classification • Cost-of-Service and Cost Recovery • Pricing Following is a summary of the analyses and findings. 051 Age Segment Analysis An Age Segment Analysis was completed by Core Program Area, to review the age segments served by different program areas and identify any gaps in segments served. It is recommended that staff perform an Age Segment Analysis by individual programs to further understand and tailor future offerings to community needs. The table below depicts each Core Program Area and the most prominent age segments they serve. Recognizing that many Core Program Areas serve multiple age segments, Primary (noted with a 'P') and Secondary (noted with an 'S') markets are identified. Figure 1.4i Age Segment Analysis Age Segment Analysis Core Program Area Preschool Elementary Teens Adult Senior All Ages (5 & Under) (6-12) (13-17) (18+) (55+) Programs Adult Sports --- S Aquatics ----_ Arts&Culture S -_ Camps --_-_- Coastal Waterways --_-_ Facility Rental Fitness&Wellness Senior(55+) --__ Special Events ----_ Teens --The Department offerings have strong coverage of most age segments throughout their Core Program Areas, mostly due into the large amount of All Ages Programming. There is an opportunity for more age specific programming, most notably for Preschool and Elementary aged participants. Staff should continue to monitor demographic shifts and program offerings to ensure that the needs of each age group are being met. It is ideal to establish a plan including what age segment to target, establish the message, which marketing method(s) to use, create the social media campaign, and determine what to measure for success before allocating resources towards a particular effort. 052 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH RESOLUTION R23-035 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, 5 FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECREATION 6 & PARKS DEPARTMENT SYSTEM MASTER PLAN; AND 7 PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8 9 WHEREAS, the Parks System Master Plan is the Recreation & Parks Department's 10 principal planning document, providing a framework for the provision of services as well as 11 policy direction; and 12 WHEREAS, the Plan will be conducted following national standards according to 13 National Recreation & Parks Association CAPRA Accreditation; and 14 WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of staff, the City Commission deems it to be 15 in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach to Approve 16 and adopt the Recreation & Parks Department System Master Plan. 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY 18 OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: 19 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are true and correct and are hereby 20 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission. 21 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby 22 approves and adopts the Recreation & Parks Department System Master Plan a copy of 23 which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A". 24 Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. 25 S:\CA\RESO1Approve Recreation and Parks Master Plan-Reso.docx Acknowledgments CITY LEADERS Ty Penserga Dan Dugger Mayor, At-Large City Manager Angela Cruz Adam Temple Vice Mayor, District 1 Assistant City Manager Woodrow L. Hay Kathryn Matos Commissioner, District 2 Assistant City Manager Thomas Turkin District 3 Commissioner Aimee Kelley District 4 Commissioner Y STAFF Kacy Young Recreation and Parks Department Director Franky Lazo Recreation and Parks Department Assistant Director • CONSULTANT TEAM 2GHO, Inc. Perez Planning + Design, LLC PROS Consulting/Next Practices Partner ETC Institute 02 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Program Lifecyclk According to staff, only 10% of all program offerings currently fall into the Mature Stage. Program Lifecycle Analysis involves reviewing With 29% of programs being in the Growth Stage each program offered by the Department to (some of which will transition into the Mature determine the stage of growth or decline for stage), we can expect the percentage of mature each. This provides a way of informing strategic programs to continue growing. The Mature Stage decisions about the overall mix of programs anchors a program portfolio, and it is managed by the agency to ensure that an recommended to have roughly 40% of programs appropriate number of programs are "fresh" and within this category in order to achieve a stable that relatively few programs if any, need to be foundation. discontinued. This analysis is not based on strict quantitative data, but rather, is based on staff Additionally, 4% of programs are identified as members' knowledge of their program areas. Saturated or Declining (0-10% Recommended The following table shows the percentage Distribution). It is a natural progression for distribution of the various lifecycle categories of programs to eventually evolve into saturation and the Department's programs. These percentages decline stages. However, if programs reach these were obtained by comparing the number of stages rapidly, it could be an indication that the programs in each individual stage with the total quality of the programs does not meet number of programs listed by staff members. expectations, or there is not as much of a demand for the programs. As programs enter The Lifecycle Analysis shows 86% of programs the Decline stage, they must be closely reviewed falling within the beginning stages (Introduction, and evaluated for repositioning or elimination. Take-Off, & Growth), with almost half of all When this occurs, the Department should modify programs being listed as being in the these programs to begin a new lifecycle within Introduction Stage. The Department reported the Introductory stage or replace the existing they canceled 63 programs in the last year, due programs with new programs based on partially to the impact of the pandemic, and were community needs and trends. put in a position to create all these new programs to try and meet the evolving needs of their Staff should complete a Program Lifecycle community. With increased (and new) staff and a Analysis annually and ensure that the percentage full reopening of offerings, the key will be to distribution closely aligns with desired ensure the programs in Introduction through performance. The Department could also include Growth stages continue to sustain the growth annual performance measures for each Core patterns and some gradually transition to the Program Area to track participation growth, mature stage in time. customer retention, and percentage of new programs as an incentive for innovation and alignment with community trends. Lifecycle Analysis Lifecycle Stage Description Actual Recommended Program Distribution Introduction New program; modest participation 47% Take-Off Rapid participation growth 10% 86% 50-60%total Growth Moderate, but consistent population growth 29% Mature Slow participation growth 10% 10% 40%total Saturation Minimal to no participation growth; extreme competition 1% 4% 0-10%total Decline • Decline participation 2% 053 (Program Classification Conducting a classification of services analysis For this exercise, the Division used a classification informs how each program serves the overall method based on three categories: organizational mission, the goals and objectives of each Core Program Area, and how the • Essential Services program should be funded regarding tax dollars • Important Services, and and/or user fees and charges. A program's classification can help determine the most • Value-Added Services. appropriate management, funding, and marketing strategies. Where a program or service is classified depends upon alignment with the organizational mission, Program classifications are based on the degree how the public perceives a program, legal to which the program provides a public benefit mandates, financial sustainability, personal versus a private benefit. Public benefit can be benefit, competition in the marketplace, and described as everyone receiving the same level of access by participants. Figure 1.4k describes each benefit with equal access, whereas private benefit of the three program classifications. can be described as the user receiving exclusive benefit above what a general taxpayer receives for their personal benefit. Figure 1.4k Program Classification Diagram Division May Provide:with additional resources, it adds value to Value Added community, it supports Core& Important Services, it is supported by community, it generates income, has an individual benefit, can Services be supported by user fees, it enhances community, and requires little to no subside Division Should Provide: if it expands &enhances core services, • Important is broadly supported & used, has conditional public support, there is an economic/social/environmental outcome to the Services community, has community importance, and needs moderate subsidy. Division Must Provide: if it protects assets& infrastructure, is expected and supported, is a sound investment of public funds, is Essential a broad public benefit, there is a negative impact if not provided, Services is part of the mission, and needs significant subsidy to complete. 054 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH I With assistance from staff, all recreation programs offered by the Division were classified into three categories. The results presented in Figure 1.41 represent the current classification of recreation program services. Programs should be assigned ranges for cost recovery goals within those overall categories. Figure 1.41 Program Classification Program Classification Factors Essential Important Value - Added Publ \j ,-;.,7,-?-:.:7, 3,- 1F , It Ma� •"` High public expectation High public expectation High individual and interest group expectation Ali Fina Free, nominal or fee tailored Fees cover some direct costs, Requires Fees cover most direct and Sustainability • to public needs, Requires a balance of public funding and a cost indirect costs, some public public funding recovery target funding as appropriate Benefits (health, Substantial public safety, protecti 11 benefit(negative Public and individual benefit Primarily individual benefit assets, etc.) consequence if not provided) Competition in th Limited or no alternative Alternative providers unable to meet Alternative provides readily Market:'" providers demand or need available Access11111 Open access by all Open access Limited access to specific Limited access to specific users users 4.1 Best Pract 0-50% 50%-75% 75%-100%+ Recovery Program Distribution 33% 29% 38% 055 Cost-of-Service & Cost Recovery Understanding the Full Cost-of- Cost recovery targets should at least be identified Service for each Core Program Area, and for specific To develop specific cost recovery targets, full cost programs or events when realistic. The previously of accounting needs to be created on each class identified Core Program Areas would serve as an or program that accurately calculates direct and effective breakdown for tracking cost recovery indirect costs. Cost recovery goals are metrics including administrative costs. established once these numbers are in place, and Theoretically, staff should review how programs the Department's program staff should be trained are grouped for similar cost recovery and subsidy on this process. A Cost-of-Service Analysis goals to determine if current practices still meet should be conducted on each program, or management outcomes. program type, that accurately calculates direct Determining cost recovery performance and (i.e., program specific) and indirect (i.e., using it to make informed pricing decisions comprehensive, including administrative involves a three-step process: overhead) costs. Completing a Cost-of-Service Analysis not only helps determine the true and 1. Classify all programs and services based on full cost of offering a program, but it also the public or private benefit they provide (as provides information that can be used to price completed in the previous section). programs based upon accurate delivery costs. 2. Conduct a Cost-of-Service Analysis to Figure 1.4m illustrates the common types of costs calculate the full cost of each program. that must be accounted for in a Cost-of-Service Analysis. 3. Establish a cost recovery percentage, through Department policy, for each program or program type based on the outcomes of the previous two steps and adjust program prices accordingly. Cost-of-Service Analysis Cost Factors :'rsonnel IIP Costs Built. Indirect Costs Costs VehicleAdministrative Costs Totd1 Costs Cost .. - Allocation for Activity Debt it Contracted Service Services Supply Costs Equipment PP+ Material Costs Costs 056 I RECREATUR I PLAY. GREEN . DECATUR . The methodology for determining the total Cost-of-Service involves calculating the total cost for the activity, program, or service, then calculating the total revenue earned for that activity. Costs (and revenue) can also be derived on a per unit basis. Program or activity units may include: • Number of participants • Number of tasks performed • Number of consumable units • Number of service calls • Number of events • Required time for offering program/service Agencies use Cost-of-Service Analysis to determine what financial resources are required to provide specific programs at specific levels of service. Results are used to determine and track cost recovery as well as to benchmark different programs provided by the Division between one another. Cost recovery goals are established once Cost-of-Service totals have been calculated. Figure 1.4n Cost Recovery Diagram Individual Benefit:exclusive benefit received by dG 100+% individuals and not the general public; individual pays y at least 80%of the cost of service. oo 0o, Considerable Individual Benefit: nearly all benefit received by 70-100% individuals, benefit to community in a narrow sense. s Balanced Community Benefit:benefits accrued to both individual o 50-69% and general public interests, but to a significant individual `` �d7 advantage. Considerable Community Benefit: Recreation services benefits accrued eos 20-49% to both the public and individual interests, but to a significant community advantage s Community Benefit: Recreation services to be accessible and of benefit to all Edi 0+% supported wholly or significantly by tax dollars. ms Cost Recovery Model for Sustainable Services 057 Current Cost Recovery Who benefits from a program or service is one of the key factors in determining pricing. As services become more individualized, higher levels of cost recovery are appropriate and expected. The pricing model, illustrated below, graphically depicts this concept. As the level of benefit to the individual increases, so does the level of cost recovery for that service. Figure 1 4 Cost Recovery Goals by Core Program Area Service Level 1 Service Level 2 Service Level 3 Service Level 4 Who Benefits Community Mostly Community/ Mostly Community/ Individial Individial Individial Types of Service Basic Public Community Private Appropriate Funding/Pricing Tax Supported Partialy Tax& Fee Fee Supported Market Based Fee Supported Cost Recovery Goals None Percentage of Direct Direct Costs+ Partial Direct Costs + Costs Indirect Costs Surplus SERVICE LEVEL 1 - BASIC SERVICES Public funds will be used to acquire, improve, The City of Boynton Beach will continue to and manage all parkland whenever possible, provide basic park and recreation services at no charging no fees to Boynton Beach residents for entrance into neighborhood parks, greenways charge to protect and conserve natural and historical properties and to promote the physical, and trails, playgrounds, recreation, and social, and mental well-being of its citizens. community centers. However, the Recreation & These services primarily serve individuals and Parks Director may recommend nominal fees as small groups through non-reserved, non- necessary for control of these areas. consumptive, or non-facility-based amenities and recreation activities. They typically are not offered by the private sector. Examples of basic services include the operation and maintenance of parks, open space, greenways, playgrounds, unsupervised outdoor athletic courts, and overall department administrative activities. No cost recovery is associated with these functions. These services are provided to the community with funds derived from general fund tax dollars. 058 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH SERVICE LEVEL 2 — MOSTLY COMMUNITY/ SERVICE LEVEL 4 - HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUAL BENEFIT These services are defined as those activities Services include basic recreation programs, which entirely benefit the individual participant, activities, and events that utilize parks, recreation including private commercial uses. Fees and facilities and other Department spaces, providing charges for these services are expected to benefits to the entire community or a large recover the full cost of operations. These group, as well as the individuals served. They are programs and services are expected to recover available to all; however, space, time, cost of 100% of direct costs plus surplus, which is utilized supplies, and other factors may limit or preclude to subsidize other programs and services. participation. On occasion the private sector may Examples include concession sales, for-profit and offer some of these services. commercial rental facility use, and individualized lessons These programs and services are expected to recover between 0-50% of direct costs from user fees, sponsorships, and grants. Supplemental funding is provided from general fund tax dollars. Examples include monitored facility use (recreation centers, swimming pool, and tennis courts), special park facilities (boat launching, guarded beaches), community and special events, and senior and youth social services. SERVICE LEVEL 3 — MOSTLY INDIVIDUAL/ COMMUNITY BENEFIT These services are defined as those activities which benefit mostly the individual participant. They may be available to the entire population but substantial limitations on space, time, consumptive use, and cost have the effect of restricting use. Fees are often established based on local market demand. These programs and services are expected to recover between 50- 100% of direct costs as well as partial indirect costs. Limited supplemental funding may be provided from general fund tax dollars. Examples include reserved park and facility spaces (e.g., pavilions, rooms, and ballfields), youth instructional classes, adult sports leagues, summer camps, afterschool programs and some special events. 059 Pricinn Pricing strategies are one mechanism agencies Staff should monitor the effectiveness of the can use to influence cost recovery. Overall, the various pricing strategies they employ and adjust degree to which the Department uses various as necessary. It is also important to continue pricing strategies is fairly dynamic, with all core monitoring for yearly competitors and other program areas indicating they currently utilize service providers (i.e., similar providers). multiple pricing strategies, and seven of the ten Figure 1.4p details pricing methods currently in core program areas using at least five of the listed place by each Core Program Area and additional pricing strategies. areas for strategies to implement over time. Moving forward, the Department could consider expanding the implementation of the less used strategies, such as Family/Household Status (currently not used at all), Weekday/Weekend Pricing, and Prime/Non-Prime Time pricing. Figure 1.4p Pricing Strategy li Pricing Strategies -o o o ,. >, C O a VC ca C O_C *' N - ,n 0 O Core Program o E a, +. O 3Y �~ c, 8 `V° >'m L` m ° > co >'EY E ra o a, a, o 0 0 CO 0_ro v o om o >, Q O7 + N N VV + �, Area ) u o'' a� m E C7.� o�� m� � C7 w•- 0-0 i ......_.__.................:._._.__....._.. Adult Sports 0 0 it 0 e e Aquatics 0 _ 0 0 __- 0 Arts&Culture 0 0 _-- 0 0 0 0 Camps 0 0 0 0 0 Coastal Waterways 0 _-__-- 0 Facility Rentals 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fitness&Wellness 0 0 __- 0 0 0 Seniors(55+) 0 __- 0 0 Special Events 0 0 __- 0 0 0 0 060 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Program Assessment Overview Below are some overall observations from the program assessment: • Program descriptions: Overall, there appears to be a need to ensure that the key benefits and goals of each Core Program Area are effectively communicated to the public. • Age segment analysis: Five of the Department's ten Core Program Areas have a primary focus on all-ages programming, ensuring programming opportunities for participants of any age. Age segmentation should be monitored annually to ensure program distribution continues to match Boynton Beach's aging demographics. • Program lifecycles: 47% of all programs currently fall within the "Introduction" stage. This indicates the Department is willing to try new things and is focused on innovative, fresh programming to keep up with the needs of the community. • Marketing and Promotions: Staff utilizes a variety of marketing methods including printed and online program guides, website, flyers/brochures, direct mail, email blasts, marquees signs, in-facility signage, and various social media channels as a part of the marketing mix. • Social Media: There is an opportunity to increase presence and use the medium to better tell the department's story and share the impact it has on the community. • Customer Feedback: There are limited customer feedback acquiring methods currently being incorporated. It is highly recommended that the Department begins incorporating user feedback, on a more consistent basis. • Pricing strategies: Currently, the most frequently used approaches are By Customers' Ability to Pay and Residency, which are used in all Core Program Areas except for Coastal Waterways. These are useful strategies in increasing participation as well as helping the Department become more self-sufficient. • Cost Recovery Goals: Goals are in place for most programs; however, methodology and tracking are inconsistent. It is recommended that the Department develop a cost recovery policy and begin tracking cost recovery for all program areas. When doing so, the staff should factor in all direct and indirect costs pertaining to programming. These Financial performance measures will help the Department focus on developing consistently earned income opportunities that would be beneficial to a goal of greater fiscal sustainability. 061 Operations Current Recreation Marketing and Communications The Department, in conjunction with City marketing, has streamlined its approach when it comes to advertising services and programs to residents. Less dependent upon the strict use of flyers and media releases alone, the Department has infused modern strategies to advance its message when promoting activities. Speed of the message has also become an essential component in getting the attention of potential customers. The list of marketing approaches used by the Department includes: • Announcement of events at monthly City • Sandwich board posters and banners Commission meetings • Social media listings include Facebook, • Billboard messaging Instagram, NextDoor, Twitter, YouTube, and City of Boynton Beach website • Digital marquees • Use of electronic utility bills to spread • Distribution of Funfare magazine which advertisement of a variety of activities reaches 12,000 people • YouTube videos were used to promote • E-blast to the City's database of 12,000 with practical home exercise tips for people during event listings the initial stages of the pandemic. The • Email to all City of Boynton Beach employees, Marketing Department featured a Recreation and Parks Department staff member in a brief totaling 800 in number "basketball basics" instructional video that • Event banners used to promote events like illustrated the fundamentals of the sport the 2021 Magic Wheels and Special Deals as mixed in with simple fitness techniques. part of a sponsorship agreement • Event listing in the annual City of Boynton Beach calendar mailed to all residents Effective communication strategies require striking an appropriate balance between the content with the volume of messaging while utilizing the "right" methods of delivery. The Division has a broad distribution of delivery methods for promoting programs. It is imperative to continue updating the marketing plan annually to provide information for community needs, demographics, and recreation trends. An effective marketing plan must build upon and integrate with supporting plans and directly coordinate with organization priorities. The plan should also provide specific guidance as to how the Division's identity and brand is to be consistently portrayed across the multiple methods and deliverables used for communication. 062 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Website The Department website can be reached at the exceptional domain name www.wemakelifefun.com The site has several features making it easy to navigate and user-friendly. The top of the page has a link to quickly translate the page into 3 different languages (English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish). With more than one in four Boynton Beach residents being foreign-born, and one in three speaking a language other than English at home, this shows a commitment to making the website more inclusive and accessible to the community they serve. Here are some additional website-based The website is branded per the City of Boynton resources available to assist with this inclusionary Beach guidelines. It is visually appealing with lots practice: of pictures and is very easy to navigate. There is • Incorporate the National Recreation and Park also an opportunity to incorporate more Association's Equity Guide in all verbal, visual, storytelling on the page that encapsulates the and written communication on the website mission, vision, and values of the Department. and beyond (https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/ Three-Pillars/equity/equity-language-guide/). • A full list of website accessibility basics can be found at https://www.usability.gov/what-and- why/accessibility.html. •., As you scroll down, you find links to frequently (� , requested info such as the rec program guide, how to rent a pavilion or facility, get beach/boat permits, find an event, or register for a program. WE MAKE LIFE FUN! The "Register for Program" link takes you to a _.• •,.. landing page in which you will find a "New Customer Registration" that must be filled out before registering for programs and include a proof of residency requirement to qualify for discounted fees on programming. Once you fill out the application you receive a notice that your application will be processed and allow 48 hours. This is cumbersome and the Department should look at ways to streamline this process to improve the user experience. El AC ' You can also "Find Recreation Programs" which takes users directly to the Department's "RecTrac" site which allows them to browse programming opportunities by category and register online (with an account). Further down the page, there are direct links to specific programs, parks, and facilities. — 063 Social Media The City of Boynton Beach utilizes Web 2.0 technology through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Linkedln. Here is a quick analysis of the Department by each platform. All numbers are as of November 30, 2022. • 6,000 followers 1Jin • Posts multiple times a week. 4111 • Used to promote programs and activities and share news of the happenings withing the Department. • Calls to action for • Instagram community to interact with • 1,731 followers page • Multiple posts per week YouTube Ct • Good use of Events to promote upcoming • Most posts are same as community activities Facebook. • Recommendations for • Recommendations for Linkedln (City of Boynton Facebook content include Instagram include Beach) step-by- short videos, bloginfographics,posts step photo guides and • 889 Followers and curated content GIFS. • 135 employees • Four posts in the last • Youtube (City of Boynton year with no job • 803 followers Beach) postings. • Posts multiple times a • 512 Subscribers • Recommendations for week. • Recreation and Parks Linkedln include • Many posts are the same playlist has two videos, professional content, as Facebook, focusing examples of your with the last posted on mostly on information February 16, 2022 organizational culture, sharing with some company news and job original content. • Recommendations for opportunities • Recommendations for YouTube include videos Twitter content include sharing stories of the news, blog posts, and park and the good you threads do in the community • There is currently no TikTok account 4 064 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Social Media Users Over the last decade, social media has become one of the Country's fastest growing trends. With only ten percent of the country using social media in 2008; today, an estimated eighty-two percent of the U.S. population is currently using some form of social media. With such a large percentage of the population using these online media platforms in their daily lives, it becomes essential for the City to take advantage of these marketing opportunities. Social media can be a useful and affordable tool to reach current and potentially new system users. Such platforms as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter, or Linkedln are extremely popular with not only today's youth but also young and middle-aged adults. Percentage of U.S. Population Who Currently Use Any Social Media 80% 80%° 70%-- -- -- --- -- -- ---- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Social Media Platforms Below is a chart that depicts the most frequently used social media sites throughout the world. As of October 2021, Facebook stands out as the most heavily trafficked social media platform, with an estimated 2.9 billion visitors per month. YouTube is second with 2.3 billion visitors per month. TikTok has the highest growth rate at 85.3% in 2021 Most Popular Social Networks in U.S. articipation in millions • Facebook 193.9 Instagram 157.1 YouTube 126.0 Snap chat 108.0 Pinterest 88.3 Tik Tok 78.7 Twitter 77.8 WhatsApp 74.9 Reddit 48.0 Volunteer and Partnership Management Today's realities require most public parks and recreation departments to seek productive and meaningful partnerships with both community organizations and individuals to deliver quality and seamless services to their residents. These relationships should be mutually beneficial to each party to better meet overall community needs and expand the positive impact of the agency's mission. Effective partnerships and meaningful volunteerism are key strategy areas for the Department to meet the needs of the community in the years to come. Current Volunteer Management When managed with respect and used strategically, volunteers can serve as the primary advocates for the City and its offerings. Currently, Boynton Beach has volunteer opportunities posted on the Department's website, underneath "Volunteer Opportunities" (https://www.boynton-beach.org/ volunteer). There you can find a links to the current volunteer login page, applications and requirements to volunteer, lists of volunteer opportunities and assessments, as well as information to become a park ambassador. Strong volunteer management is currently in place. The Department is tracking volunteers, volunteer hours, and type of volunteers (E.g., community service, special event, intern, etc.) on a regular basis. They also have a formal Volunteer Policy. Recreation Program Partnerships The Department currently works with several different types of partners throughout the community. These partnerships support the facilitation of programs and sponsorships of community events. As with tracking of volunteer hours, tracking partnerships helps show leadership how well staff can leverage resources. In many instances, partnerships are inequitable to the public agency and do not produce reasonable shared benefits between parties. It is not suggested that Boynton Beach's existing partnerships are inequitable; rather, in general, many parks and recreation agencies' partnerships tend to be inequitable. The Division should explore partnership policies that promote fairness and equity within the existing and future partnerships while helping staff to manage against potential internal and external conflicts. Certain partnership principles must be adopted by the Division for existing and future partnerships to work effectively. These will be explored in Chapter 3: Long-Range Vision. a .t. - 1,13.1111 , t---' wit:t t '' 4 4-'.. 9 - ' / h - ..114 1; i ill - IP I 4w- , 7*: It - ...4f i I..., \ft ,ti a e ! I j._4'_-_:: a f;— III: `�.Iii i , �. f ii, I ,..1.",:a.\ 066 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Staffing The 2020-2021 City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Organizational Chart (Figure 1.4q) shows the Department operates at nearly 54 FTE, which puts them at about 6.6 FTEs for every 10,000 residents in their jurisdiction. This puts them below the national median for agencies of their size of 9.6 FTEs per 10,000 residents. As the agency looks to evolve and grow, it will be critical to identify ways not just to right-size the Department but to right staff it. The growing emphasis on culture through the opening of the Arts and Cultural Center and dedicated staff to manage and program it is a step in that direction. As new program trends emerge, with the growth of pickleball and esports and the continued focus on sports tourism (through tennis) and inclusive recreation, additional staffing opportunities and functionalities are going to be necessary. These will be explored in Chapter 3: Long-Range Vision. Figure 1.4q City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Organizational Chart CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH BUDGET YEAR 2020-2021 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART DEPARTMENT:Recreation&Parks FUND: 001 DIVISION: Recreation DEPT.NO.: 2710 IOrem(of Recreation&Pavks Recreation Administrator �__ I t Assistant Director i' Rec 6 Assessment 1 1 Sr Admin Associate Spec (Ocean Rescue Chief) . t Petits 6 Rec , o can Lifoguardll Mmin Associate Crew Supervisor) l t (.96) r Lt.(2) J Park Ranger ( s (1.50) Jll Ocean Lifeguard (540) Parks Mainlt Worker(.40)J IPerking Attendant 11 (3.34) , • Cultural Cu Manager �— Admin Assoc Rec Specialist Admin Associate — (21 (0.50) Recreation Manager t e • e i. Rec Leader If (2.38) R �Recreatan enes Ion SuerJAquatics Supervisor Tennis cit Facilr h SuPne ograr Cma m Recreation Supervisor (Sims Center) Coordinator (SeniorCenter) (Hester Conten) v 1 ` • Rec S Jr Pool Lifeguard Roc Specialist Summer Camp Rec Specialist — Specialist —i o Life B) (0.03) * Incluson Counselor 'Admin ASSOCC (2) ll ` (0.70) i 4 Rec Leader Pod Lifeguard , e Rec Rec Loads' (.74) —• (3.05/PT, Summer Camp Specialist (1 85) . 0 75 Seasonal) Counselor(2.35) (100) • �, ll =- �r ( 1 Bus Driver 1 --( Office Asst J (25 P1 •ra•:rte. a.r r�.-s...r..w.x,..11,12 l .15 Seasonal) ••Aa.A,rWd 1♦-.n1..t na.k..Duran If.-....re ions 2,11 067 Parks and Recreation Facilities Existing Parks and Recreation System CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH PARKS AND The City of Boynton Beach's parks SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS and recreation system is currently comprised of 43 parks, totaling 307 43 Parks acres; 257 acres which are developed and 56 acres which are undeveloped. The system also 307 Acres includes 7 indoor facilities that provide residents with approximately 86,105 square feet of indoor recreation space. These 21 Playgrounds facilities range from the Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural Center that 15 Basketball /0"; provides residents with a variety of performing and visual arts �� programming opportunities to Ezell Courts Hester, Jr. Community Center which provides residents with a variety of indoor recreational facilities such as 29 Tennis Courts‘W an indoor gym, community rooms, and teen center. 4 Pickleball Courts Other public and private recreational resources are also located in and around the City of 6 Diamond Fields Boynton Beach. These include facilities provided by the Palm Beach County School District, 6 Recta n g I e Home Owner Associations, YMCA. ISM Since these are not open to the F i e I d s general public, they were not included in the analysis. While Palm Beach County provides parks and 1 Outdoor Pool recreation facilities near the City of Boynton Beach, they are not located within City limits and 86,510 sftherefore also not included in this analysis. of Indoor recreation Figure 1.4q maps the City's parks space and recreation system while Figure 1.4r includes an inventory of the system. 068 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 1.4q City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation System Map 0 Neighborhood Parks 1. Barton Memorial Park 2. Betty Thomas Park 3. Boynton Lakes Park 4. Forest Hill Park 5. Galaxy Park 6. Hibiscus Park 7. Jaycee Park 8. Knollwood Park - - - 9. Laurel Hills Park • _ . • 10.Meadows Park r� _�_.,i- E, i . p/ 11.Palmetto Greens Park A i 12.Pence Park L _ , ; '. f�[1 ,-,-© I 13.Pioneer Canal Park r ,��p ''r `L � b] r er • Community Parks ��� e N ma 1. Barrier Free Park is, �` _ J. `�, *i.J r J 2 s'a. 2. Eco Park .. .a- y 3. Ezell Hester Jr. I. Q.tr NNW I I Community Park Mg h - i •- -------- 4. Intracoastal Park ] L r I -(l r I 5. Sara Sims Park rQ `z!-- I " f_ ` I l Pr `�_ 6. Wilson Park 1 0 �r ,,• �, r �I 1MK©.iil , 1 ❑ Mini Park r � 2. 41, I c- 1 1. Demonstration Gardens rw r rii, ' _ `..�,.L- , 1 2. Heritage Park -J ,� NU 1 ' j 3. Kiwanis Sierra Park u„ / r , I ii 1• 4. Arbor Park _ j 5. Dewey Park r v!'� 1 10 ft_: j • Special Use Park E a 0 5 y © i.j 1. Centennial Park i I"0i WWI r ' j 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park N X11 l!�_��� 7 3. Kapok Park ' J . -.•III, v� s'3. ... 4. Little League Park Alloptellign ,�`,... 11 �_ '�,�-i� 5. Magrove Walk/Extension h i'l rat= i - 61' aim 1 r�li I ' 6. Oceanfront Park ,,,,, rrr`i� �>.a 1� 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Park -° 1v ' 01`0 !'=a •- • ��sa 8. Senior Center �l� +~.- a� _ '!��Ea 11 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park 1 -� [�s. • , � $ 10.Urban Orchiard 1 p 9 .34�_t% I , .m f 1 1.Women's Club • r -10 A\ ;4 2.3,'r'1� + �f � ' rrrnrirr�7ii Future Parks 11..Congress Middle School ` 2.Fire Station 3 E.E ; . 3.FPL Park , � 4.Girl Scout Park i ,�r11 a� ,=.arr. ra, ar�rrrrt�; 5.Meadows 1 Park I T /Fa g`�vill� 6.Nautica Sound Park 1 E�L�14■.: mu 7.Nickels Road Park i .++� La=11 Age i • Scrub Area .1. ``�- , W )i=© �f ow 1.Galaxy Scrub 3 Ifni Cemetery ( • �� 1'� ��.,� I 1.Barton Memorial I .lu '� r t .. �_ /PIM- r , _r Cemetery ^�S•• $ **\till, f-ill J . ,k,,,,.. 2.Sara Sims Cemetery ' ' 3.Boynton Beach �� #.. (. Memorial Park ;y - :j1b;` LEGEND I._.I City Limits IIIIII Palm Beach County Parks Roads iiM Boynton Beach Parks NE Palm Beach County --....-- Boynton Beach Bikeways Conservation Areas Boynton Beach Preserves Palm Beach Counyt Water Bodies 0 0.5Mees N K-12 Public Schools • o 2 • 069 Figure 1.4r City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation System Inventory Number of Outdoor Facilities v ,N . . a . 0 E V, ;. N O 0 c N U C: U N:C a cn v Park Name m m m o Z l7we o V c m m Z v - -"L .- O N 0 O J N C w LL d t0ro" a) U) CI)LL 7 C 2 QN vo� TF m 3o3o Vo 2 Esa C.. a) ^ ; rn o) 8 Y ,n C n c N T E ,u Ea -0i rp 70 V•cu I d LJI LLLL NJ NLi )J 4- I° U 00 Congress Avenue Community Park 24.05 Community 3 Ezell Hester,Jr.Community Park 23.78 Community 1 2 Wilson Park 4.62 Community 1 2 Rosemary Scrub 13.44 Conservation Land Seacrest Scrub 53.41 Conservation Land Palmetto Green Linear Park 8.03 Greenways/Bikeways 80 Betty Thomas Park 2.37 Neighborhood 1 2 Boynton Lakes Park 7.94 Neighborhood 1 Forest Hills Park 3.71 Neighborhood 1 2 Galaxy Park 9.77 Neighborhood 1 Hibiscus Park 0.48 Neighborhood 1 1 Knollwood Park 3.02 Neighborhood Laurel Hills Park 1.35 Neighborhood 1 1 Meadows Park 7.16 Neighborhood 1 1 Pence Park 2.90 Neighborhood 1 1 Pioneer Canal Park 2.80 Neighborhood 2 40 1 1 Sara Sims Park 7.82 Neighborhood 1 2 Barton Memorial Park 5.85 Special Use-Cemetery Boynton Beach Memorial Park 12.69 Special Use-Cemetery Officer Joseph Crowder Park&Dog Park 3.00 Special Use 40 1 Little League Park 12.07 Special Use Edward F.Harmening Arbor Park 0.46 Urban Open/Civic Space Centennial Park 1.57 Urban Open/Civic Space Dewey Park 0.29 Urban Open/Civic Space , Heritage Park 0.41 Urban Open/Civic Space Kapok Park 2.50 Urban Open/Civic Space 2 1 Kiwanis/Sierra Park 0.20 Urban Open/Civic Space Veterans Memorial Park 1.20 Urban Open/Civic Space Harvey E.Oyer,Jr.Park 10.93 Water/Beach Access 4 310 1 Intracoastal Park 8.82 Water/Beach Access 1 1 Jaycee Park 5.31 Water/Beach Access 1 Oceanfront Park 9.12 Water/Beach Access 1 251.07 INDOOR FACILITIES Boynton Beach Arts&Cultural Center 28,181 Recreation Center John Denson Pool 2,909 Aquatic Facility Ezell Hester,Jr.Community Center 21,921 Recreation Center Intracoastal Park Clubhouse 7,303 Recreation Center Oyer Park Clubhouse 2,084 Recreation Center Senior Center 9,891 Recreation Center Carolyn Sims Communit Center 13,816 Recreation Center Totals 251.07 86,105 7 470 0 0 0 21 0 0 15 Number of Outdoor Facilities . polr' !'!IP ,1 0 a> ai a�, f s t 6 Oa iN d rn0UU LL LL LL7 LL 7 LL 7 �'3 �G 7 N 7 w 7 U -p U —o > > C3 Ol+- Ol4 TNOITFc2 O a +. 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ACCESS Research by park experts has Proximity, Access, and Linkages shown that all successful parks and public spaces share common qualities: • Visibility from a distance • They are easily accessible Can one easily see into the park? The are comfortable and :?e of walking to the parr • y Can someone walk directly into the park safely and easily? have an attractive image • riarity of;r?fnrmatior gnagw. • They allow users of all ages Is there signage that identifies the park, and/or signage to engage in a variety of that provides additional information for users? activities and allow people to • ADA Compliance gather and meet one another Does the site generally appear to comply with the • They are sustainable— Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws for meaning that they help meet accessibility? existing needs while not • Lighting compromising the needs of Is the park lighted appropriately for use at night? future generations (if applicable) Considering these qualities, the COMFORT City of Boynton Beach's parks where evaluated based on 6 Comfort and Image categories and 35 sub- categories using Sara Sims Park First impression/overall attractiveness as a measuring stick for the rest Is the park attractive at first glance? of the park system. Feeling of safety Parks were evaluated Does the park feel safe at the time of the visit? collaboratively by City staff and • Cleanliness/overall quality of maintenance the consultant using a three- (Exterior /Interior) point scale for the condition Is the park clean and free of litter? category and five-ponit scale for Comfort of places to sit the other categories: Are there comfortable places to sit? • Protection from bad weather Condition Category Is there shelter in case of bad weather? Category Scale: Scale: • Evidence of management/stewardship (Exterior/ Interior) T 1.0 Poor III 1.0 Poor Is there visual evidence of site management? • Ability to easily supervise and manage the park or 2.0 Fair 3.0 Fair facility (Interior) How difficult it is to supervise the park and its facilities? 5.0 Great • Condition and effectiveness of any equipment or 3.0 Great operation systems Is the equipment and/or operating system in good Figure 1.4u illustrates the results condition? of this analysis and Figure 1.4v • Branding maps the results. Does the park exhibit appropriate branding? 072 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH IT� USE Uses, Activities, and Sociability • Mix of uses Prhings to c;L. a Programming flexibility Is there a variety of things to do given How flexible is the park in accommodating the type of park? multiple uses? • Level of activity • Ability of facility to effectively support How active is the park with visitors? current organized programming • Sense of pride/ownership Is the site meeting the needs of organized Is there evidence of community pride programs? in the park? Marketing or promotional efforts for the facility * Is the site being marketed effectively? BUILDINGS Buildings and Architecture • Image and aesthetics • Structural integrity Is the building attractive? Is there any obvious need for • Clarity of entry and connection to the park structural repairs? Is the building integrated into its surroundings? • Buildiro erticlastrrc • Interior layoui Is there any obvious need for Is the layout functional? repairs to the building shell? • interior finishes, furniture, and equipment • Building systems Are the furnishings and equipment inside the Are all the mechanical, electrical, and building of good condition and quality? plumbing systems in working order? • Functioning dimensions of sr+ares and c sustainalsiiity Does the organization of space support the Is there evidence that the building is building's intended function? energy efficient? hilNRPA HLLARS CONDITION Health and Wellness, Amenities, Furnishings, Conservation, Social Equity Landscape, and Hardscape • Health and Wellness • Site Structures/ Amenities Does the park promote a variety of health What are the condition of the park's and wellness opportunities? amenities? • Conservation c ite Glishings Does the park promote conservation What are the condition of the park's practices? furnishings? • Social Equity General Landscape/Hardscape Does the park promote social equity? What are the condition of the park's landscape and hardscapes? 073 Figure 1.4u Park Site Evaluations Results N W C C Y to i fp m m d Y cw Y W W N a L a Iv_ C t7 Y PARK NAME g o m O m m Y a > i- ° 'a j E= E E m '� 4 a ::r d A u Q .v 2 a a c C C c uNi y y C = a xn '' c f' $ C �'a -o o > I1n x x o -el A O N 1 w 1m Om O 3 3u_ a- 8 8 wO up_ W t7 Eal ® 2.5 2.6 2.0 Site Structures/Amenities a 2.0 - - Site Furnishings 2.0 2.6 2.7 General Landscape/Hardscape 2.0 2.8 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.3 2.0 2.3 2.2 TOTAL PARK AVERAGES la 2.9 3.0 2.313.1 3.0 3.013.8 1 3.6 13.8 2.8 3.2 3.012.5 2.8 PROXIMITY/ACCESS/LINKAGES 2.8 3.0 3.3 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.4 3.2 ` 1 3.2 r 3.2 2.3 2.0 3.0 Visibility 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 4_ '%1 AWE 2 3 2 2 2 Ease in Walking 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 3 Clarity of Signage 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 p: 3 2 2 2 1111 4 ADA Compliance 3 3 2 3 4 4 1111_ 4 . 3 2 4 2 3 - Lighting 2 - 2 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 4 COMFORT&IMAGE: 2.9 3.3 2.0!3.3 2.8 3.1 4.4 3.9 4.3 2.4 2.4 3.4 2.8 2.9 Overall attractiveness _ 3.1 4 . 2 3 3 4 III 4 1 " ' 3 2 4 I 3 3_ Feeling of safety 3.3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 2 4 4 3 Maintenance(Exterior) 3.4 4 3 4 4 4 _4 4 _4 2 3 2 4 3 4 Maintenance(Interior) Comfort of Seating 2.6 3 2 4 2 4 4 4 2 2 2 3 min Protection from bad weather 2.3 3 2 4 3 En11111 3 4 Stewardship(Exterior) 3.3 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 3 2 4 I 3 4 Stewardship(Interior) Supervision Ability Condition of Operating Systems 2.8 3 2 2 3 4 4 3 - 2 3 2 2 - Branding 2.5 3 44 4 2 2 4 4 2 - 2 3 4 2.9 2.8 ; a 3.3 3.2 2.8 3.8 3.8 4.0 2.8 3.8 3.3 2.8 2.5 Mix of uses 2.8 2 "S,:;. 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 4 3 4 2 Level of activity 2.6 ' 3 3 2 4 4 4 : 3 ; 3 3 2 Sense of pride _ 3.2 4 's.: 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 3 4 4 2 3 Programming Flexibility 3.2 4 4 - 3 4 - 3 3 Current Organized Programming 3.2 - - - 4 - 4 4 - - 3_ 4 _- 3 3 Marketing 3.1 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 - Image and Aesthetics _ 3.3 - - - 1- - - - 3 - - - 3 - - - Connections to Park Interior Layout Interior Finishes Functioning Dimensions Structural Integrity Building Enclosure Building Systems Energy and Sustainability 2.4 I - - I - _ - - 3 - 2 - - - NRPA PILLARS 2.7 2.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.7 3.3 4.0 3.0 i.`i 2.3 3.7 2.3 3.0 2.7 Health and Wellness 2.4 ® 2 3 2 2 2 4 3 :n , .j' 4 2 3 2 Conservation 2.8 3 3 2 2 3 4 4 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 4 Social Equity 2.8 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 3 MI 2 3 2 074 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH na IMir co Ns to T. Iww w N O w l W N w , N www r. w w ro in ro Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park ,cN AW 1. . N N N A V A W �' Herita a Park m .�r _ 9•11111., j w c W N N •• . L e . . . . • . • W� 1 Wk .n I• A W N e A A A N W N A N b N Hibiscus Park o; O po W A co W A A A A A A A A A O W1:111, co A CO A A A A A A A � W A N W W •O • N N Intracoastal Park H - co W A A ` W • e tg. W '4. co W A '. ,,.• A A CO e A W A co N W N N N N co w ... i•,,, Jaycee Park co N W W coW N A G. W N W N W N COA` N W N A COW N W N W N A A W IV O V w is I w is John H. Denson Pool A A co W A A A A A A A C lA W W A A A W A A W A A N A A A A N W W W w N If .3 V o N 01 I Kapok Park g ©:, :` , • • • ..a: Pry's • N N ?'4- s <;` -. Kiwanis/Sierra Park NJ PO NJ NO CO N.) W o • • 1 • 1 • W e e A N •N ' W • A A W IA W • _.� A N NJ N N N N 1- Knollwood Park N N N N _._ —.W • • W W 'W w N N •• W N W �A W •N W W A N N N. 0 0 in „l,z.; A o w Laurel Hills Park N.1 .� w _. ----i—w ..C' . 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A A Veterans Memorial Park W j W A w • • • . • . • • • W PI . e W N W N e e N.) , COJ" -+c:NJ W N A A •w • w I o :; o W Urban Orchard A A W co N CO N A A N A A A co N�W A A N A w N N N A A W A A CO CO A 6 Na A NA A w co N W , N N N N N N Wilson Park A A A •O 2t. ilki± co A a> A �A N A yA w W . A A A N N A W W ',W O A ® Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park 0 N N Figure 1.4v Map of Park Site Evaluations Q Neighborhood Parks 1. Barton Memorial Park Park Scores 2. Betty Thomas Park p Poor 3. Boynton Lakes Park 4. Forest Hill Park Fair 5. Galaxy Park 6. Hibiscus Park Great 7. Jaycee Park 8. Knollwood Park r.-_-. -- 9. Laurel Hills Park l Y 10.Meadows Park ...I - I ;; t 11.Palmetto Greens Park r 12.Pence Park / m 13.Pioneer Canal Park` r? - [�) • Community Parks ! -i':, C" ', 1 lt ¢ /� L_" l 1. Barrier Free Park � L.� 1 �, �, �'' 3. Ezell Hester Jr. L Community Park �. ® lr--I I 1 r r �7 i.---- 4. Intracoastal Park ] 4 ,' 1I 1 5. Sara Sims Park r'-' ` l! -�r Ew 1 Q 6. Wilson Park I _j 1--1 ` } " ah 3 1 3 I 1 El Mini Park _ =r�I c1 � 1. Demonstration Gardens j I --� - - I 2. Heritage Park L.-_J I `� ' 1 3. Kiwanis Sierra Park Ij 4. Arbor Park r J 13 Q 11 I 5. De )113 wey Park r • Special Use Park I 1 04 0- il---cl, I 1. Centennial Parkr� e 5 ,e �. j 4 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park o- j 3. Kapok Park W9CYMM BeachNW I 4. Little League Park i'I . ;--DI I lu ,� j 6. Oceanfront Park7 --r '' J. \ 4" 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Park I f �°J i`� g 8. Senior Center j t : t l - - 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park *Ip 1o.Urban Orchiard I °e't._.$*P. I i I 1 1.Women's Club I- 4 j A Future Parks ~� - 4 ! 1.Congress Middle School Lrr J1 e' / I 2.Fire Station 3 �J t C - f j 3.FPL Park ^ I ?NI^.0ii:J - Ai 1 I 1 Oi 4.Girl Scs4`ttt_Park Y I rn `�� _` _Cr ;I 5.Medd'fiNs 1 Park I n •"Q r-�] 6.Naufca Sound Park I (�` I Nickels Road Park j J E.,-� f , - ,♦ Scrub Area --� I( k- 'r 1.Galaxy Scrub j i, t f l.L. um or, 0 Cemetery I „ 1 I ,., ,,,/ _-." P :,- pi ,4., .,-,„ .,-. .., 4 --, t . 1 ' , 2.Sara Sims Cemetery l , �� ; 1 3.Boynton Beach ki:-tr,A-)-- r?r 'JJ Memorial Park �_, , . LEGEND I:_:I City Limits Roads -Water Bodies N • 005 1Miles 076 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Park and Facility Evaluation Summary Findings Based on the evaluation of the City of Boynton Beach's parks and recreation system that uses the cri- teria previously described, it appears that the City's parks and recreation system scored just below fair condition, with an overall score of 2.9. The system displayed a variety of strengths and opportunities that the City should build on and improve wherever possible. These will be further explored during the Long-Range Visioning Phase of the project. Proximity, Access, and Linkages �, ( + ) STRENGTHS ~ �{, E Most of the City's parks provide adequate visibility or clear site lines into - ` the park. Sara Sims Park, Kiwanis/ Sierra Park, Hibiscus Park, Heritage � ' , Park, and Harmony Park are examples of parks that provide clear visibility into the park from at least two sides of the park. Many of the City's parks provide users the opportunity to safety and comfortable walk to parks along sidewalks or low traffic streets. Some meg , great examples include Boynton Lakes Park, Dewey Park, Hibiscus Park, ,;' Meadows Park, Sara Sims Park, and Wilson Park. Some of the sidewalks are also separated from the road by on-street parking or landscape buffers, which provides an opportunity to install shade trees, pedestrian w4'' lights, and where appropriate, amenities and furnishings to enhance the walking experience. E Most of the City's parks are accessible, the City should continue to improve ADA accessibility to park and park amenities to ensure that people with disabilities have equitable access to the City's park amenities. . „4 Most of the City's parks and recreation facilities show evidence of 4 accessibility by facilitating equitable use parks and recreation facilities for people with all needs/abilities. ( - ) OPPORTUNITIES • While many of City's parks contain signage and wayfinding, there is *_ i . an opportunity to enhance signage in all of the City's park. Additional 4111111111111l1, signage opportunities that the City should consider include a park system itilli � location map, park amenity location map and amenity directional signage �eti (depending on the size and complexity of the park), amenity signs, and laVi fi. aTiVireducational interpretive signs. '' • Most of the City's park lights need to be upgraded to be LED, allow users opportunities to enjoy park amenities after dusk, where appropriate, 077 or provide safety lights in parks where after dusk activities are not `, ;lir : appropriate. an„ '6' • While most of the City's parks are accessible, the City should continue to improve ADA accessibility to park and park amenities to ensure that people with disabilities have equitable access to the City's park amenities. Comfort and Image ( + ) STRENGTHS • The first impression and overall attractiveness of most of the City's parks ,4 is fair with a few being great. Centennial Park, Crowder Park, and Kapok S !'.`;.. "` Park are parks that provide a great first impression and show a high ..arty, degree of overall attractiveness. The positive first impression and overall attractiveness of these parks also translates into a feeling of safety and stewards from park users. • Most of the City's parks exhibit good signs of overall cleanliness, quality ' of exterior maintenance, management, and stewardship with some parks exhibiting a higher degree than others. Notable examples include `001:4 ` t-.Boynton Lakes Park, Centennial Park, Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, ��, Crowder Park, Forest Hill Park, Galaxy Scrub, Intercoastal Park, Jaycee Park, Kapok Park, Sara Sims Park, and Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park. • Most of the interior spaces of City park buildings can be easily supervised and managed due to an interior design that is configured to allow clear site lines to major amenities, entrances, and exists from a central • location. Buildings in Centennial Park, Congress Avenue Barrier Free t, Park, Intracoastal Park, and John H. Denson Pool are good examples. This l translates into strong interior management/stewardship and cleanliness, \\` which most of these parks exhibit. ( - ) OPPORTUNITIES - • While most of the City's parks have a fair to great first impression, overall attractiveness, cleanliness, quality of maintenance, management, and •, ' A%,M1stewardship, there is an opportunity to improve the quality of parks so it is consistent across the entire parks system. This includes addressing C: -e deferred maintenance, completing capital improvements, and re- master planning some of these parks. Parks the require attention are Demonstration Garden, Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park, Heritage Park, Kiwanis/ Sierra Park, Palmetto Greens Linear Park, Pence Park, Sara Sims Cemetery, and Urban Orchard. 078 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH /mac_'' • There is an opportunity to improve the appearance, comfort, and ��. experience of park sitting areas. The City should strive to incorporate a t\ ‘S, consistent variety of seating options in parks including movable tables ,��4r, ( ,a and chairs, which allow user to customize their sitting experience. Parks ‘, that should be emulated are Kapok Park, Congress Avenue Park, Crowder ,4; Park, and Intracoastal Park. • Many of the City's parks do not contain shelters where park users can go to find refuge from Florida's inclement and at times unpredictable weather. The City should strive to incorporate more shelters and shade in parks including pavilions, shade structures for playgrounds, exercise stations, and seating areas, and shade trees to enhance park user's ..,A ...,,•% ""° ,• Iexperience and comfort. Good park examples include Crowder Park, Forest Hill Park, Intracoastal Park, Jacyee Park, and Sara Sims Park. • Some of the City's parks contain equipment and operating systems that are in good condition, however, others do not. The City should ensure that the equipment and operating systems in all of the City's parks are in good working condition. Good examples include Boynton Lakes Park, Centennial Park, Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, Jaycee Park, and '4:710 Kapok Park. ,,;- �.�, <. • Many of the City's parks have the potential to enhance their branding '' `•"""' through the consistent use of high-quality materials, colors, textures, furnishings, signage, details, upkeep, and overall aesthetics. The City should develop park standards that define the City's brand and implement the branding throughout the parks and recreation system. Uses, Activities, and Sociability ( + ) STRENGTHS • Many of the City's park exhibit a high degree of pride and ownership with no signs of litter, vandalism, or misuse. Many parks appear to be actively used and enjoy a high level of volunteerism, signs of care, and upkeep. Notable examples include Veteran's Memorial Park, Centennial Park, Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, Crowder Park, Ezell Hester Jr. T Community Park, Forest Hill Park, Intracoastal Park, Jaycee Park, and Kapok Park. • Many of the City's parks are adequately planned and spatially organized to facilitate organized programming due to the proper size, location of facilities, and amenities. Additionally, some of the City's parks provide 079 an adequate opportunity for flexible use due to the presence of multi- purpose outdoor and indoor spaces. Centennial Park, Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park, Intracoastal Park, and .moo Sara Sims Park. • Some of the evaluated parks use a variety of marketing and promotional tools to make residents aware of the park, its recreation facilities, w,��.a� wt it�6f�.1Nk5 activities, and programs. These tools include traditional print material, social media, email blasts, and the use of digital marquees. Notable examples include Centennial Park, Crowder Park, Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park, Kapok Park, Sara Sims Park, and Veteran's Memorial Park. ( - ) OPPORTUNITIES • While some of the City's parks provide a range of facilities, amenities, and • activities for users of all ages that lead to a high level of activity, others it do not. This limited range of facilities, amenities, and activities in parks c 1,v Y also limits the level of activity that occurs in these parks. Even parks that • are well used in the evenings or the weekends, may remain underused in other parts of the day. The City should strive to add more activities and things to do in parks based on the community's needs and priorities. Aiiitk Specific parks that could use additional things to do include Boynton Lakes Park, Demonstration Garden, Dewey Park, Galaxy Scrub, Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, Heritage Park, Kiwanis/ Sierra Park, Knollwood Park, Little •``'• League Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, and Urban Orchard. This will also increase the sense of pride in the parks. �"ra: .- - '1 1 1 • While some of the City's parks are adequately planned, spatially -• 91.. organized to facilitate organized programming, others do not. Spaces 11.; for multi-purpose, multi-generational experiences and parking appear to 4 be limiting factors. Parks where the ability to support current organized programming is challenged include Intracoastal Park, John H. Denson Pool, Little League Park, and Pence Park • While some of the City's use a variety of marketing and promotional tools to make residents aware of the park, its recreation facilities, activities, and YAM'. •:. tipme ` ; programs, other do not. To the extent possible, the City should look to rul 1p° enhance marketing efforts through as many avenues as possible including IIIIIb r'' traditional and digital means. 080 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Buildings and Architecture ( + ) STRENGTHS Most of the City's park buildings have an adequate image and aesthetic y through the use of appropriate proportions and materials, and contribute to the context of the park and surrounding neighborhood. The most r notable examples are the buildings at Kapok Park and Wilson Park. Most of the City's park buildings have adequate entry points and connections to surrounding outdoor spaces. Notable examples include —. Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park, Intracoastal Park, John H. Densoon Pool, Kapok Park, and Wilson Park. c Most of the City's park buildings showed no visible evidence of loss of integrity of any structural members and building enclosures. • ( - ) OPPORTUNITIES • While most of the City's park buildings scored fair or above in most of ii. the evaluation categories, three of the buildings scored poorly and are t. ��y , - ?,``:.,'- candidates for reconstruction. These are the building in HarveyE. Oyer Jr. J _ , Y Park, John H. Denson Pool, and the Senior Center. • • While most of the rest of the buildings have fair interior finishes, furniture, e‘ , and equipment that is undamaged, well-maintained, and aesthetically ' ',i,* pleasing, others do not. The interior finishes in Congress Avenue Barrier 1,`. ` t"~ . , ' , Free Park and Wilson Park are aging and could be renovated and brought up to date. �� �? • Most of these systems are not energy efficient. Overtime, the City should \ iirr, look to replace and upgrade building's system to have energy efficient elements and use sustainable materials. NRPA Pillars 4-- ‘ ( - ) OPPORTUNITIES • While most of the City's park show good examples of health and wellness t'• there is an opportunity to enhance that across the parks system. Notable F examples to emulate include Congress Avenue Barrier Free Park, Ezell .. Hester Jr. Community Park, Jaycee Park, Meadows Park, Urban Orchard, and Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park. 081 • While most of the City's park exhibit adequate conservation with a high percentage of tree canopy and some sustainable materials, there is an •;4•,. opportunity to enhance conservation strategies in all of the City's parks. u�. These include additional tree canopy, the use of additional sustainable materials, erosion control, stormwater Best Management Practices jzjetei (BMPs), use of native landscaping, and other environmental best practices. • While some of the City's park exhibit good social equity strategies such as availability and ease of access, ADA compliance, recreation R d onifor dfa /abilities located in a racially, ethoppnicartully,tai economically diverseerentges area, others do not. Betty Thomas Park, Demonstration Gardens, Forest Hill Park, Galaxy Scrub, Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park, Hertiage Park, Kiwanis/ Sierra Park, Knollwood Park, Laurel • _.; : • Hills Park, Little League Park, Palmetto Greens Linear Park, and Pence Park are parks where social equity strategies could be improved. Condition ( + ) STRENGTHS Some of the City's parks contain landscape and hardscape elements such as walkways, trails, and parking areas that appear to be in good -�;, condition and may not need improvements in the next 5 to 7 years. Notable examples include Boynton Lakes Park and Crowder Park. ( - ) OPPORTUNITIES • While a few of the City's parks contain facilities and amenities such as sports courts, fields, pavilions, playgrounds, etc. that may not need improvements in the next 5 to 7 years, most may need improvements 4111110401' in the next 1 to 5 years. The City should develop a Asset Management/ Repair and Replacement Schedule to proactively plan for these Capital Improvements. • While a few of the City's parks contain furnishing such as benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, etc. that may not need to be replaced in the next 5 to 7 years, most may need replacement in the next 1 to 3 years. The City should develop a Asset Management/ Repair and Replacement Schedule to proactively plan for these replacements. 082 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH [Page Intentionally Left Blank] 083 Chapter 2 NEEDS + PRIORITIES ASSESSMENT , .,,..._ _.... fw . , I I , \., , PI° , . kli , L 011 ill.VI ik IliginINV I I /IP' cA... NI'M-iiLI_1 I4_P,__ti_Mti._p-P,-,IPP-. n•. I,.. - ..... 1 -:. 01 ,_,...,,• i1 t i i . , il , ,, — . ' :- -, % ia . . .. - - . • %-..- _.. 1.a - I, C ;,:--• . ,. .„--- /,...NI.. ,..Z..r..7,e , . , J _ na !..,.,.„..,, ,,1, %„I.,. .. .. .,.. r, st, 6, . ,,,, . . ,, 1. + . ,...., . , ,,,,:p.,„ : ...;. ., , . , .„ ... .., .t. ..l, .. .I - -...,.. .; . - '-. t ' , - 1 ' ' 1., . *....ati, ,.., _ , , . ,.1, , :. ir. ,-.* ,I1.Wirt IkriS . D, A „„„,,5„ 1 . - f. 4 ,,,,,, .• ,, ,,,,,,.. 4,-'" .. •• .r.4. 'N 4.4 6,-, NA. ,,i_ieit- 2,--. J .... .-%. ,,i, - A'r. ,.1 0,...,'. ,,.%114111i.' ---3.--1—3'P i '1 dit 9 ,E _.. , ,4! lir- -....-- -,,,,,. Iv T., . -14 '7, •:. W . ' , ' '*4 ilt' .- • 4.' ...,; '''' 40 ji. '-44',..%,.1:::N‘ ,, ' # (11.- Iiiii ,... ( r 7 .0.- zi 4, , ,., ;f .._ , • • 4 ..,-- .:11144k.* it . 4 . fl I Ill I 141 IVA.4•'-' tl, .. If Tr- • . i :..:t..•:.,'_. .., . - . ..- , • '..i,...F., .• ' iklio . ?:.:-::: '.." •^..'.. kr .0 #111.4. s.,,,. :7 i • .. 1 ..-t . ,,,' —.:,. \ \‘‘'''‘, . 111104'' A _ • _ A 1 . ., , • • -- - ".-",--• '-x . Pr# %/ • I ' ' ' ' - ' • -- --: ti --.'.::*,":"' . -- ,•.< ‹.::1-,:::-..-•=..*, 0 0•--:•-'-,--," - ' i "... . I '4,•:%/6" ..-- ...- - .., 7 41100; 4. ,._ . .,_ 084 1 REIMAGINE RECREAllnek, BOYNTON BEACH - - , . , . '... ,. .. . ._ . .- __.._.., ... .. 2 . 1 Overview of the Needs Assessment Process The purpose of a Needs and Priorities Assessment is to determine the gaps between existing and desired conditions. Each community must determine the appropriate needs assessment techniques and Level-of-Service (LOS) standards required to identify and meet the specific needs of its residents. Communities l "triangulated" approachto identifying needs, incllud gJa\\.c.Z Ana/ys/s various types of quantitative, qualitative, • city °s and anecdotal techniques to determine to Leadership O q p Interviews 0. priorities from different perspectives. • Statistically • Staff Input Valid Survey • Steering 1 — Committee Quantitative Methods: Meeting On-line Survey • Level-Of 2 • Focus Group • Statistical) Valid SUIVe -Service 3 - Interviews Y Y Analyses • In-Person/ • On-line Survey • Benchmarking Parks Virtual Public Meetings • Level-of-Service Analysis System • Project Web- Site • Benchmarking Needs & Priorities Qualitative Methods: • City Leadership Interviews • Staff Input • Site Ii�`. • Evaluations • Steering Committee Meeting ;: :. '3}f; Sta • Demographics ay • Focus Group Interviews Analysis r° • In-Person and Virtual Public Meetings ��e �\e� • Project Web-Site cdOtal Ana\15\ Anecdotal: • Demographics and Parks and Recreation Trends (Discussed in Section 1.3) • Park Site Evaluations (Discussed in Section 1.4) The project was promoted via various printed, on-line, and social media outlets, including a project website. Collectively, over 700 survey responses were collected and over 11,500 question responses provided to date. Findings from each of the needs assessment techniques, as well as a summary of top priority needs are discussed in this chapter. 085 2 . 2 Findings Statistically-Valid Survey Overview ETC Institute administered the Parks and The goal was to complete a minimum of 400 Recreation Master Plan Survey for the City of completed surveys from residents. The goal was Boynton Beach during the summer months of exceeded with 417 completed surveys collected. 2022. The overall results for the sample of 417 households have a precision of at least +/- 4.8 at ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random the 95% level of confidence. sample of households in the City of Boynton Beach. Each survey packet contained a cover Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities. letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage-paid Respondents were asked if they had used the return envelope. Residents who received the City of Boynton Beach parks or recreation survey were given the option of returning the facilities/parks within the past year. Seventy six survey by mail or completing it online. percent (76%) of respondents said they had used facilities. Oceanfront Park Beach, Caloosa Park, After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute and Intracoastal Park were the most popular followed up by sending text messages and facilities used by respondents. mailing postcards to encourage participation. The text messages and postcards contained a Those same respondents were asked to rate link to the online version of the survey to make the physical condition of those facilities: most it easy for residents to complete the survey. respondents (83%) said either good (48%) or To prevent people who were not residents of excellent (35%). Respondents were most satisfied the City of Boynton Beach from participating, (rating either very satisfied or satisfied) with mini everyone who completed the survey online parks (64%), large multi-use community parks was required to enter their home address prior (63%), and overall maintenance to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then of parks (59%). matched the addresses that were entered online with the addresses that were originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report. 086 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Have You Or Your Household Visited Any Parks Or Recreation Facilities Offered By the City of Boynton Beach During The Last Year? by percentage of respondents 24% No Parks and Recreation Facilities Households Visit Most Often by Top 10 deiplayed from percentage of respondents who responded"Yes" Oceanfront Park Beach _ 1111 42% Caloosa Park I'' IIIMMEMEMIEWC.. 37% Intracoastal Park AMEMEMEIM 33% Ocean Inlet Park26% Meadows Park 24% Barrier Free Park 19% Harvey E.Oyer Boat Ramp Park 15% Forest Hill Park 10% Sara Sims Park 9% Boynton Lakes Park WM. 8% Ezell Hester Recreation Center 8% Jaycee Park 19MR 4 8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Rating Quality of Parks and Recreation Facilities by percentage of respondents who responded"Yes" 2% Poor 15% Fair 48% Good 087 Parks and Recreation Program Participation Program Participation. Respondents were asked if they had participated in City of Boynton Beach parks or recreation programs within the past year. Twenty one percent (21%) of respondents said someone in their household had participated. Respondents were most satisfied (either very satisfied or satisfied) with special events sponsored by local governments (67%), overall quality of recreation programs (62%), and youth athletic and recreation programs (60%). Those same respondents were then asked to rate the overall quality of the programs: most respondents (85%) rated them either good (47%) or excellent (38%). Have You Or Your Household Participated in any City of Boynton Beach Recreation Programs in the last year? by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") 79% No Rating Quality of Parks and Recreation Facilities by percentage of respondents who responded (excluding"not provided") 1% Poor 14% Fair 47% Good 088 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Barriers to Use. Respondents were asked to indicate the reasons why they didn't use City of Boynton Beach parks, trails, facilities, or programs more often. The highest number of respondents said they were not aware of what was being offered (27%), lack of parking (19%), or did not know the locations of parks (18%). Barriers to Parks or Recreation Facilities Use in the Last Two Years by percentage of respondents(multiple selections could be made) I do not know what programs are being offered EINEMEOL _:ice'_ ; IO&. ,411111111111 27% Lack of parking _ 19% I do not know locations of parks 18% I do not know locations of facilities EI — T -1111 15% Facilities are not well maintained , Al* 13% Parks are not well maintained italimmixim12% Security is insufficient I`; 111111111111.1111111= 12% Fees are too expensive 12% I use facilities in other cities 11% We are too busy 9% Facilities do not have right equipment 7% Programs I am interested in are not offered 1=1=1E11 5% Personal disability NEE= 5% Too far from residence 11111111111111111111 5% Facility operating hours are not convenient 111111111111111111 4% Lack of quality programs MEM 4% Poor customer service by staff PM= 4% Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities 3% We are not interested MIMI 3% I use facilities/programs of other organizations 3% Lack of transportation 3% Program times are not convenient 3% Registration for programs is difficult 2% I use services of other agencies • 1% Waiting list/programs are full ■ 1% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 089 Communication Methods. Respondents most often learned about recreation programs, activities, and special events via the City of Boynton Beach website (28%), Word of mouth (27%), and Facebook (26%). Sources for Learning About Recreation Programs and Activities by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices City of Boynton Beach website 28% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 27% Facebook 26% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 21% Fun Fare Parks&Recreation/Program 16°k Guide(print) , Flyers 15% By visiting/attending the park 15% Email notifications 14% Newspapers 8°/q Nextdoor 7% Digital marquee 5% Instagram 5% From schools,churches,or other non- 4% profit organizations in the community , From health clubs,gyms or other private En 2% sector organizations in the community Twitter III 1% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 090 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Respondents' most preferred sources for information are Facebook (37%), City of Boynton Beach website (35%), and email notification (34%). Most Preferred Sources for Learning About Recreation Programs and Activities by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices Facebook 37% City of Boynton Beach website 35% Email notifications 34% Fun Fare Parks&Recreation/Program 24% Guide(print) ; Signage at parks or recreation facilities 20% Flyers �� 20% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 13% Nextdoor 9% Instagram 9% By visiting/attending the park ® 8°4 Newspapers 7% Digital marquee III 4% From schools,churches,or other non- w profit organizations in the community 370 Twitter I 2% From health clubs,gyms or other private sector organizations in the community 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% ■ Top Choice ■ 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 091 Community Perception Areas of Concern. Respondents were asked to select five of their top areas of concern in the community and in their daily life. Community safety/crime/violence (61%), preservation of natural areas (39%), and blight (i.e., dilapidated, unsafe, and/or unsightly conditions in your neighborhood and/or community) (35%) were selected most often as issues. Top Areas of Concern to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the iteam as one of their top 5 areas of concern Community safety/crime/violence Preservation of natural areas 39% Blight 35% Homelessness and/or panhandling 31% Traffic congestion 30% Cost of healthy foods 26% Housing costs/lack of affordable housing — 25% Access to healthy foods 24% Economic development 24% High quality jobs with adequate incomes/wages& -. benefits 24% Trash/litter 17% Community divisiveness/isolation/loneliness/anxiety& ' 15% depression Substance abuse/drug&alcohol use 13% Flooding OM= 11% Access to transportation 10% Sea level rise _10% Access to healthcare,doctors,&medicines ,10% Caregiving required for family member NM 10% Poverty iii. 9% Gentrification/displacement 7% Other M 2% 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 092 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Maximum Travel Distance. 18% 15% 5+ miles 1 mile Respondents were asked to indicate how far they would be willing to travel to visit a community park that provides programs and activities most important to their household. The highest number of respondents (41%) said 3 to 5 miles and 26% said 2 miles. l< 26% / 2 miles 41% 3-5 miles Value of Parks and Recreation and Allocation of Funds Taxation. Respondents were asked to indicate the maximum amount of additional taxes they would be willing to pay to improve their local parks and recreation facilities. The highest number of respondents (34%) were not willing to pay any additional amount followed by 24% willing to pay between $10-$25 per year. Maximum Amount of Additional Tax Revenue Respondents Willing Are to Pay Monthly by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") I'm not willing 34% to pay $10-$25 24% $26-$50 15% $76-$100 14% $101-$200 1.111 7% $200+ II 3% $51-$75 111 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 093 Value of Parks and Recreation and Allocation of Funds Allocation of Funds. Respondents were asked to allocate a hypothetical $100 budget for Parks and Recreation facilities/capital improvements. The highest amount of funding ($24.91) went to improvements/maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities followed by $15.21 for development of new walking and biking facilities, and $14.77 towards the development of new/ additional parks facilities in existing parks. With a Budget of$100,How Would Respondents Allocate Funds for Facilities/Capital Improvements? by average allocated per item $4.04 Other Improvements/maintenance of existing indoor recreation centers 1 Development of new • .--- recreation centers Improvements/maintenance of existing parks&recreation—� $24.91 facilities Improvements/maintenance .—of existing walking &biking $12.14 facilities $15.21 $12.87 Acquiring new park land $14.77 Development of new walking &biking facilities Development of new/additional parks facilities in existing parks 094 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH For funding parks and recreation programs/operations, the most funding ($25.93) went towards increasing staff to improve maintenance of parks and facilities and adding adult recreation programs and/or classes (excluding athletics) ($15.74). With a Budget of $100, How Would Respondents Allocate Funds for Programs/Operations? by average allocated per item $3.96 Other Additional adult athletic programs/leagues Increasing frequency of programs and/or extending Increase staff to improve hours of programming maintenance of parks& facilities Additional youth athletic $25.93 $1028 programs/leagues '� . $13.61 Additional youth recreation $15.74 programs and/or classes (excludin athletics) $15.49 Additional senior recreation programs / and/or classes(excludin athletics) Additional senior recreation programs and/or classes(excludin athletics) Support for Improvements/ Developments. Respondents were provided a list of 11 potential actions to improve parks and recreation. Respondents were most supportive (selecting "very supportive" or "somewhat supportive") of increasing safety and security measures in parks (84%), developing a park app (78%), and developing walking and biking facilities (76%). Respondents were also asked to select the four items most important to their household. These were the four items selected most often: 1. Increasing safety and security measures in parks (58%) 2. Developing walking and biking facilities (43%) 3. Develop a park app (39%) 4. Develop parks for general community recreation access and not permitted for organized sports (34%). 095 Level of Support for Actions to Improve Parks and Recreation by percentage of respondents Increase safety&security measures in parks 74% 16% 2% Develop park app 66% 20% 2% Development of walking&biking facilities 54% 20% 4% Develop parks for general community recreation access ¬ permitted for organized sports 37% 30% 70/0 Develop additional dog parks in City 33% 31% 16% Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 32% 34% 10% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for 32% 29% 9% organized sports , Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums 31% 33% 9% Develop outdoor pickleball complex 23% 40% 17% Develop an extreme sports park 16% 37% 24% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 16% 33% 34% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% IIIVery supportive 7' Somewhat supportive Not sure Not supportive Potential Improvements Most Important to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Increase safety&security measures in parks 58% Development of walking&biking facilities 43% Develop park app 39% Develop parks for general community recreation access ¬ permitted for organized sports 34% Develop additional dog parks in City 24% Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 19% Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums 18% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for MI 17% organized sports Develop outdoor pickleball complex 111111 11% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park IIII 9% Develop an extreme sports park gi 7% 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% . Top choice ■ 2nd choice ■ 3rd choice 4th choice 096 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Priorities for Facility Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weights (1) the importance that residents place on amenities/facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the facility/amenity. Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following parks and recreation facilities/amenities were rated as high priorities for investment: Public beach access 200 Natural areas/nature parks 180 Community gardens 142 Dog parks 135 Restrooms at parks 131 High Priority Unpaved walking&hiking trails 104 (100+) Community parks(20+acres) 100 Canoe/Kayak launches 99 Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 97 Paved multi-purpose trails 93 Outdoor amphitheater 90 Indoor nature center 89 Indoor fitness equipment 88 Sidewalks 84 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 80 Medium Priority Senior center 76 (50-99) Splash pad/spray ground 68 Pickleball courts 65 Multi-generational center 64 Outdoor pool 62 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 61 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 61 Mini-parks(less than an acre) 59 Mountain bike 51 Transportation to parks i._ 47 Motorized boat ramps 47 Indoor gymnasium 45 Basketball courts 34 Baseball/softball fields rat 32 Sand volleyball IMF 31 Low Priority (0-49) Skate park .__:: : 31 Disc golf 30 Teen center air30 Bocce court NM 29 Tennis courts 28 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields19 Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 6 Cricket fields 3 097 Priorities for Program Investments: Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following City of Boynton Beach programs were rated as high priorities for investment: Community special events 198 Adult fitness/wellness 158 Nature programs 129 High Priority Movies in parks 100 (100+) Senior classes 91 Cooking&nutrition classes 86 Temporary art exhibits 78 Volunteer programs 77 Adult athletic leagues 73 Water fitness 61 Educational lecture series 60 Athletic special events 60 Language classes 55 Medium Priority (50-99) Digital media, photography,filming programs 53 Adult performing arts/dance 53 Adult education • 53 Community meetings 48 Community trips 46 Before&after school programs 44 Camps(summer/school/break) 43 At-risk youth programs 41 Adult/youth learn to swim 40 Programs for people with disabilities 38 Parent&child programs 38 Galas,formal events 36 Youth athletic leagues 30 Youth arts/crafts classes 29 Programs with children's/senior meals 28 Youth education Low Priority 27 (0-49) Child day care 26 Youth fitness/wellness 25 Teen programs 24 Youth performing arts/dance 22 Steam programming 17 Preschool programs 13 eSports 6 098 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH On-Line Survey The Consultant Team hosted an on-line, 25-question survey during the month of August 2022. A total of 235 people participated in the survey. The survey was based on the statistically-valid survey, but had some modifications to accommodate the on-line format. Following is a summary of findings from the online survey. Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities. Respondents were asked if they had used the City of Boynton Beach parks or recreation facilities within the past four years. Ninety-seven percent (96%) of respondents said they had used parks/facilities. Ocean Front Beach Park (46%), Barrier Free Park (23%), Intercoastal Park (12%), Caloosa Park (12%). Those same respondents were asked to rate the physical condition of those facilities: most respondents (54%) rated them good, 26 percent said excellent, and 18 percent said fair. Have You Or Your Household Visited Any Parks Or Recreation Facilities Offered By the City of Boynton Beach During The Last Year? by percentage of respondents 4% Yes No 099 Parks and Recreation Facilities Households Visit Most Often by percentage of respondents who responded"Yes" Oceanfront Beach Park 46% Barrier Free Park 23% Intracoastal Park 01111111.111* 12% Caloosa Park 011111.1111101 12% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Rating Quality of Parks and Recreation Facilities by percentage of respondents who responded"Yes". 2% 26% Excellent Good ■ Fair • Poor 54% 0100 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Parks and Recreation Programs Participation Program Participation. Respondents were asked if they had participated in City of Boynton Beach parks or recreation programs within the past four years. Seventy-one percent (71%) of respondents, a little less than the statistically valid survey, said someone in their household had participated. Those same respondents were then asked to rate the overall quality of the programs: similar to the statistically valid survey, most respondents (48%) rated them good, 43 percent said excellent, and 7 percent said either fair or poor (2%). Have You Or Your Household Participated in any City of Boynton Beach Recreation Programs in the past year? by percentage of respondents(excluding "not provided")' r' Yes No 71% Rating Quality of Parks and Recreational Programs by percentage of respondents who responded "Yes" (excluding "not provided") 2% Good Excelent 48% L- Fair 43% • Poor 0101 Barriers to Use. Respondents were asked to indicate the reasons why they didn't participate in programs or didn't participate more often in the last two years. The highest number of respondents said not knowing what programs are offered (33%), lack of parking (26%), facilities not well maintained (23%), not knowing the locations of facilities (18%), facilities do not have the right equipment (17%), parks are not well maintained (16%), programs that are of interest are not offered (14%), facilities in other cities are used instead (13%), not knowing the locations of parks (13%), and program times are not convenient (11%). Barriers to Parks or Recreation Facilities Use in the Last Two Year I do not know what programs are being offered 3316 Lack of parking 26% Facilities are not well maintained 2316 I do not know the locations of facilities ts96 Security is insufficient 17% Facilities do not have the right equipment NIMINIMMIIM 17% Parks are not well maintained 16% Programs I am interested in are not offered 1a% I use facilities in other Cities 13,6 I do not know the locations of parks =MIIMMIIIMMI 13% Program times are not convenient 11% Too far from residence L■ 10% Fees are too expensive 10% Lack of quality programs 10% We are too busy 8% Facility operating hours are not convenient 8% Waiting list/programs are full NEM 5% I use facilities/programs of other organizations 5% Registration for programs is difficult OM= 4% Lack of transportation I=3% Poor customer service by staff MI 3% We are not interested •2% Personal disability 12% Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities • 2% I use services of other agencies NI 2% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 0102 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Communication Methods Respondents' most preferred communication methods are: • City of Boynton Beach website • Facebook • Email notifications Sources for Learning About Recreation Programs and Activities by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices City of Boynton Beach website 40.58% Social media:Facebook 32.61% Email notifications 32.61% Word of mouth(Friends and Neighbors) 24.64% Funfare(Program Guide) -��U 22.46% By visiting/attending the park - 19.57% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 11.59% Other(please specify) NM. 8.70% Digital marquee 7.97% Flyers MIN 5.80% Social media: Nextdoor _5.80T Social media:lnstagram pm 5.80% Social media:Twitter 011 2.95% From schools,churches,or other non- ; 1.45% profit organizations in the community Newspapers I 0.72% From health clubs,gyms or other private 10% sector organizations in the community 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Most Preferred Sources for Learning About Recreation Programs and Activities by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices Email notifications 82% City of Boynton Beach website 37% Social media: Facebook 11111111111111161111111I 15% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 0103 Community Perception Areas of Concern. Respondents were asked to select five of their top areas of concern in the community and in their daily life. Flooding (60%), Poverty (50%), Sea level rise (45%), Blight (45%), Access to healthy foods (40%), and Caregiving (40%). Top Areas of Concern to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top five choices Flooding 60% Poverty 50% Sea level rise 45% Blight(i.e.,dilapidated, unsafe, and/or unsightly conditions in your neighborhood and/or community) 45% Access to healthy foods,such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and 1111. 40% whole foods(i.e., healthy foods are too far away) Caregiving required for family member with special needs, ' aging parents,grandparent raising grandchildren 40% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Travel Distance. Respondents were asked what is the farthest distance they're willing to travel to get to a Community Park that offers recreational programs and facilities. (43%) showed readiness to travel 3-5 miles, (24%) for 2 miles, (14%) for 1 mile, only (12%) for more than 5 miles and (7%) were unsure. 3 to 5 miles(60 to 120-minute walk; 43% approximately 15 to 30 minutes driving) 2 miles(40-minute walk;approximately 8 to 15 24% minutes driving) 1 mile(20-minute walk;approximately 6 to 8 14% minutes driving) More than 5 miles(More than 30 minutes driving) , , 12% Don't know or not sure OM. 7% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 0104 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Value of Parks and Recreation and Allocation of Funds Taxation. Respondents were asked how much they'd be willing to pay in additional monthly tax revenue for the parks and recreation services they most value. The highest number of respondents (28%) said they are willing to pay nothing, followed by 23 percent willing to pay between $10-$25, 12 percent willing to pay$51-$75 and $76-$100, 9 percent willing to pay $26-$50, 8 percent willing to pay over $200 and 7percent willing to pay $101-$200 per year. Maximum Amount of Additional Tax Revenue Respondents Willing Are to Pay Monthly by percent- age of respondents (excluding "not provided") Nothing t � Ams 28% $10-$25 per year I. i11111111110111111111.111 23% $76-$100 per year F 111111111111111111.111 12% $51-$75 per year G -'"""1111111111.112% $26-$50 per year t' _.IA 9% Over$200 per year IIIA,_ 8% $101-$200 per year OM:_ si 7% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Allocation of Funds. Respondents were asked to allocate a hypothetical $100 budget for Parks and Recreation facilities/capital improvements. The highest amount of funding ($22.56) went to improvements/maintenance to existing parks and recreation facilities followed by $18.76 for development of new parks facilities (e.g., athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, etc.), and $17.60 for development of new walking and biking facilities (paved and/or unpaved paths). With a Budget of$100,How Would Respondents Allocate Funds for Facilities/Capital Improvements? by average allocated per item $0.89 Improvements/maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities $6.97 Development of new/additional parks facilities in existing parks $8.03 $22.56 Development of new walking and biking facilities Acquiring new park land Improvements/maintenance of existing walking and $14.57 $18.76 biking facilities F Improvements/maintenance of existing indoor recreation centers $17.60 ■ Development of new indoor recreation centers • Other 0105 Respondents were also asked to allocate for programs/operations. The highest amount of funding ($30.07) went to increasing staff to improve maintenance of parks/facilities, additional youth athletic programs/leagues ($16.14), and additional adult recreation programs/classes ($13.43). With a Budget of $100, How Would Respondents Allocate Funds for Programs/Operations? by average allocated per item $0.37 Increase staff to improve maintenance of parks and facilities(additional cleaning,mowing,tree trimming,etc.) $7.13 Additional youth recreation programs and/or classes (excluding athletics) $9.55 Additional adult recreation programs and/or classes $30.07 (excluding athletics) ▪ Increasing frequency of programs/classes and/or $11.31 extended hours of programming • Additional youth athletic programs/leagues „99 • Additional senior recreation programs and/or classes $16.14 (excluding athletics) $13:43' • Additional adult athletic programs/leagues • Other Support for Improvements/ Developments. Respondents were provided a list of 10 potential actions that the City could take to improve parks and recreation and were asked to select the four items most important to their household. The four items selected most often were Increase safety and security measures in parks (30.12%); develop development of walking and biking facilities (25.61%); develop additional multi-purpose Indoor gymnasiums throughout the City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball, volleyball, pickleball (22.22%); and Increase safety and security measures in parks (21.69%). Most Important Actions to Improve Parks and Recreation by percentage of respondents who were asked to choose top four Increase safety and security measures in parks(e.g., : increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes,park 30.12% rangers,on-site staff) Development of walking and biking facilities 25.61% Develop additional multi-purpose Indoor gymnasiums throughout the City that provide opportunities to play 22.22% indoor basketball,volleyball, pickleball. Increase safety and security measures in parks(e.g., 21 69% increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes, park rangers,on-site staff) 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 0106 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Facility/Amenity Needs. Respondents were provided with a list of 37 parks and recreation facilities/ amenities to select and identify which they believed were needed in the community. Following are the findings: Public beach access 79% Community gardens 75% Natural areas/nature parks 74% Restrooms at Parks ; 68% Paved multi-purpose trails 67% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 62% Splash pad/spray ground 62% Indoor nature center 61% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 59% Sidewalks 57% Community parks(20+acres) 56% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 55% Canoe/Kayak launches 54% Transportation to parks(i.e.,public transit, service stops) 53% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 51% Playground/Adventure/Discovery ' playgrounds 50% Teen center 50% Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights, machines) 49% Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) , 46 ° Mini-parks(less than an acre) 43% Skate park 43% Outdoor pool 43% Dog parks 42% Mountain bike 18% Outdoor amphitheater 36% Senior center 36% Indoor gymnasium 32% Sand volleyball 29% Motorized boat ramps 28% Disc golf 27% Pickleball courts 23% Baseball/Softball fields 21% Basketball courts 21% Bocce court _ 18% Tennis courts _ 18% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e., 15°r soccer,football) Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts - 1% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 0107 Facilities/Amenities Most Important to Households by number of respondents choosing as their top four choices Public beach access 28% Community gardens 23% Canoe/Kayak launches 18% Splash pad/spray ground 8°/q Dog parks 8% Unpaved walking&hiking trails • 7% Natural areas/nature parks 7% Public beach access 6% Community parks(20+acres) 6% Restrooms at Parks 11111111101 6% Outdoor pool 4% Motorized boat ramps 4% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) IME 3°, Indoor nature center m 2% Multi-generational center(community center ; 1% of all ages)Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts , Paved multi-purpose trails II 1% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 0108 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Program/Activity Needs. Respondents were provided with a list of 37 parks and recreation programs/activities to select and identify which they believed were needed in the community. Following are the findings: Community special events(i.e.,concerts,green markets) , 78% Nature programs 63% Movies in parks 58% Adult fitness/wellness 58% Volunteer programs 58% Before and after school programs 531° Camps(summer/school/break) 49% Youth education(i.e., computer,programming) 49% Youth fitness/wellness 49% At-risk youth programs 48% • Adult Visual Arts:painting,drawing,printmaking, ' 48% pottery and ceramics Adult Performing Arts:dance,theater,music,acting, ' 47% cinema Athletic special events(i.e.,5K, marathons, ' 47% tournaments) Teen programs 46% Temporary art exhibits 46% Preschool programs 45% Cooking and nutrition classes 45% Child day care 45% Programs with children's/senior meals 45% Youth Performing Arts:dance,theater,music, acting,cinema 45% Programs for people with disabilities 43% Youth Visual Arts:painting,drawing, printmaking, pottery and ceramics , 42% Adult/Youth Learn to Swim 41% Youth athletic leagues 40% Parent and child programs 40% Educational lecture series 40% Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 39% Adult athletic leagues 39% Water fitness 39% STEAM programming 39% Senior classes(i.e.,computer,social interests) 39% Language classes 37% Community trips 35% Digital media, photography,filming programs 34% Community meetings Galas,formal events 29% Esports 1111111111 15% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0109 Programs/Activities Most Important to Households by number of respondents choosing as their top four choices Community special events(i.e.,concerts, ' 37 green markets) Movies in parks 21 Nature programs 18 Adult fitness/wellness 18 Adult Performing Arts:dance,theater, music, acting,cinema 18 Athletic special events(i.e.,5K,marathons, 12 tournaments) , Youth athletic leagues - 5 Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 5 Adult athletic leagues 4 STEAM programming illi1 3 Before and after school programs OM 3 At-risk youth programs . 3 Camps(summer/school/break) • 2 Preschool programs 0 1 Community trips , 1 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 0110 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH City Leadership Interview Other citywide issues that were mentioned by more than one City leader were homelessness, economic development, especially the redevelopment of the The Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager, Boynton Beach Mall, and flooding. and Assistant City Managers were interviewed during the months of July and August, 2022. Each Priorities interviewee was asked four questions associated When asked about the top priorities, City leaders with parks and recreation needs, broader identified the following top two priorities: city needs, priorities, and funding strategies. Following is a summary of findings from the • Improved maintenance in the City's park interviews. • Development of Dog Parks Parks and Recreation Needs Other priorities mentioned by more than one City City leaders consistently identified the following leader included the development of the park in parks and recreation needs: the Leisureville area of the City and development • Better maintenance in park, including the of Meadows Park informed by resident needs, development of an Asset Management/ completion of Eco Park, and additional athletic Repair and Replacement Schedule that facilities. allows the Recreation and Parks Department to proactiviley plan for the Funding replacement of assets. City leaders were mostly supportive of the O Adding another Dog Park, especially east following funding strategies: of 1-95. • Developing park land near Leisureville • Grants based on the desire of residents from the • Park impact fees surrounding area. • Continuation of surtax in the future Other needs mentioned by more than one City Support for a General Obligation Bond for parks leader included completing Eco Park, providing and recreation facilities was mixed amongst City more amenities in the Western part of the City, leaders. including a Community Center, providing a place where youth can ride ATVs and Dirt Bikes, better connecting the Western and Eastern parts of the City, and providing more walkable areas throughout the City. Citywide Social, Economic, and Environmental Needs and/or Issues Most City leaders identified the following citywide social, economic, and environmental needs and/or issues: • Community safety/ security/crime/violence • Litter/trash/ • Affordable housing/ Displacement of long-term residents • Lack of local industry 0111 Steering Committee Meeting A project steering committee was developed for the project to provide strategic direction, advise, and expertise; serve as influential advocates that challenge conventional thinking; and help implement the plan. The first of four meetings was scheduled on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 for the Committee to provide input on the desired outcomes and priority needs. Attendees participated in six interactive exercises. Following is a description of the exercises and the selections that were in the 98th, 75th, and 50th percentile. Facilities Priorities Based on a matrix with images and names of over 41 facilities and amenities, participants were asked to place a dot on the facilities and amenities that they believed were important, but not adequately provided in the city. Following are the findings. Walking/hiking trails(Unpaved) Natural Areas/Conservation Parks Splash Pad/Spray Ground Food Forests/Edible Landscaping Senior Centers Community Gardens Multi-Generation Community Center Neighborhood Parks(1-10 acres) Outdoor Fitness Areas Soccer/Football Fields(Natural Turf) _ Transportation to Parks(public transit service/stops) _ Water Access(Beach) Amphitheaters Indoor Nature Centers Paved Multi-Purpose Trails 1- __Restrooms at Parks Sidewalks ` Basketball Courts Community Spaces for Rentals+ Events Indoor Fitness Equipment Indoor Gyms(Basketball/volleyball,etc.) Mini-Parks(less than 2 acre) Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields(Artificial Turf) Park Shelters/Pavilions Picnic Areas Playground(Standard/Typical) Pools(Indoor) Skate Parks Tennis Courts IN 98th Percentile I. 85th&75th Percentile 50"'Percentile 0112 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Program Priorities Based on a matrix with images and names of over 36 programs and activities, participants were asked to place a dot on the programs and activities that they believed were important, but not adequately provided in the city. Following are the findings. Nature Programs Community Outings(trips to museums,etc.) moommimum Youth Tech Education(ex.Coding,programming) moommisomommi Adult Performing Arts/Dance Teen Programs immommin Programs for Persons with Disabilities unimiummommo Senior Classes(ex.Technology,social interest) mommiummem STEAM Programs/Classes Adult Education(ex.GED,trades) i i I Adult Fitness/Wellness i i I Before and After School Programs i i I Community Meetings Community Special Events(concerts,movies,etc.) I I Digital Media/Photo Classes i I I Educational Lecture Series Programs with Meals(for children/seniors) i i I Youth Tech Education(ex.Coding,programming) NI 98"Percentile El 85"Percentile 75"Percentile City-wide Challenges Based on a matrix with over 25 economic, environmental, and social challenges that cities typically face, participants were asked to placed a dot on the challenges that the City of Boynton Beach is facing that they believed were most important to them. Following are the findings. Housing costs/Lack of affordable housing mmminommi Community divisiveness/isolation/loneliness/anxiety and depression Access to(non-vehicle)transportation(i.e.,sidewalks,bikeways,trails,public 11.1111111.11.1. transit) --_ Caregiving required for family member with special needs,aging parents, grandparent raising grandchildren Emommumimmigm Homelessness and/or panhandling Gentrification/Displacement(e.g. Neighborhood change) *fie, Need for high quality jobs with adequate incomes/wages and benefits such as health care Blight(i.e.,dilapidated,unsafe,and/or unsightly conditions in your I, I neighborhood and/or community) Preservation of natural areas (i.e.,preserving forest land,rivers, lakes,etc.) Family health/wellness(i.e.mental health,stress,and/or anxiety management, healthy eating, physical activity,smoking cessation classes) ( I Substance abuse/drug and alcohol use I" • 98th Percentile • 85"Percentile 75"Percentile 0113 Value of Parks and Recreation and Allocation of Funds Taxation. Participants were asked how $26-$50 per year much they'd be willing to pay in additional $76-$100 per year ■ monthly tax revenue for the parks and $51-$75 per year recreation services they most value through $10-$25 per year pium a matrix that they had to indicate by placing $100-$200 per year 01 dots across their choice of answer. The Over$200 per year 1 highest number of participants (7 dots) said Nothing M they are willing to pay $26-$50. 0 2 4 6 8 10 Funding Facility Priorities Participants were given $100 dollars to spend on eight different facilities/capital improvement categories. Following are the findings. $4.48 Development of New Walking and Biking Facilities(paved and/or unpaved paths) $10.45 Improvements to Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities $22.89 (ex. repairs, replacements, or renovations to playgrounds, athletic fields, restrooms, etc.) Development of New Park Facilities(ex.athletic fields, $10.95 playgrounds, restrooms, etc.)in Existing Parks Improvements/maintenance to Existing Walking and Biking Facilities(ex. repairs, repaving,or renovations, etc.) $12.94 ,; $20.90 r_ Improvements to Existing Indoor Recreation Centers (ex. repairs, replacements, or renovations, etc.) • Acquiring New Park Land $17.41 ■ Development of New Indoor Recreation Centers • Other(Write on Sticky Note and attach to coin) Funding Program Priorities Participants were given $100 dollars to spend on eight different programs/operations categories. Following are the findings. Increase Staff to Improve Maintenance of Parks and Facilities $4.10 (additional cleaning, mowing,tree trimming,etc.) Additional Adult Recreation Programs and/or Classes $8.21 • $10.26 (excluding athletics) Increase Frequency of Programs/Classes and/or Extend Hours of Programming $9'23 $32.31 NoAdditional Youth Recreation Programs and/or Classes (excluding athletics) ! Additional Adult Athletic Programs/Leagues ■ Additional Senior Recreation Programs and/or Classes (excluding athletics) $11.28 $12.31 ■ Additional Youth Athletic Programs/Leagues • Other(Write idea and funding amount on Sticky Note) 0114 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH In-Person Public Meetings A public meeting was hosted by the City on Tuesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 8, 2022. Over 20 participants attended to learn about the project and provide their input. Attendees participated in six interactive exercises. Following is a description of the exercises and the selections that were in the 95th, 85th, and 75th percentile. Facilities Priorities Based on a matrix with images and names of over 42 facilities and amenities, participants were asked to place a dot on the facilities and amenities that they believed were important, but not adequately provided in the city. Following are the findings. Splash Pad/Spray Ground Teen Centers Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields(Artificial Turf) Soccer/Football Fields(Natural Turf) Basketball Courts Natural Areas/Conservation Parks Neighborhood Parks(1-10 acres) Amphitheaters _ Playground (Adventure/Discovery) Pools(Indoor) Skate Parks Community Gardens Restrooms at Parks Water Access(Beach) Food Forests/Edible Landscaping Picnic Areas 1 Water Access(Intracoastal, lakes,etc.) • 95's Percentile MI 85"Percentile 75"Percentile 0115 Program Priorities Based on a matrix with images and names of over 37 programs and activities, participants were asked to place a dot on the programs and activities that they believed were important, but not adequately provided in the city. Following are the findings. Child Daycare Camps(summer, breaks) Before/After School Programs Youth Athletic Leagues Nature Programs Aquatics(Adult/Youth Learn to Swim) STEAM Programs/Classes Teen Programs Galas, Formal Events Youth Tech Education(ex.Coding,programming) Adult Fitness/Wellness • 95"Percentile • 85"Percentile 75'h Percentile City-wide Challenges Based on a matrix with over 26 economic, environmental, and social challenges that cities typically face, participants were asked to placed a dot on the challenges that the City of Boynton Beach is facing that they believed were most important to them. Following are the findings. Need for high quality jobs with adequate incomes/wages and benefits such as health care Sufficient childhood education opportunities in a safe environment free from bullying, harassment,and violence (i.e.,physical,mental,and social development,language (reading and writing,and STEM)skills) I Housing costs/Lack of affordable housing Community safety/crime/violence Gentrification/Displacement(e.g. Neighborhood change) Poverty Flooding/Sea Level Rise • 95th Percentile • 85'h Percentile 75"Percentile 0116 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Value of Parks and Recreation and Allocation of Funds Taxation. Participants were asked how much they'd be willing to pay in additional monthly tax revenue for the parks and recreation services they most value through a matrix that they had to indicate by placing dots across their choice of answer. The highest number of participants (2 dots) said they are willing to pay $26-$50 and $76-$100. $26-$50 per year Is $76-$100 per year j $10-$25 per year it $51-$75 per year plk Over$200 per year 1116 $100-$200 per year Nothing M 0 7 2 Funding Facility Priorities Participants were given $100 dollars to spend on eight different facilities/capital improvement categories. Following are the findings. Improvements to Existing Parks and Recreation $5.88 Facilities(ex. repairs, replacements, or renovations to playgrounds, athletic fields, restrooms, etc.) $6.86 Development of New Park Facilities(ex. athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, etc.)in Existing Parks Development of New Walking and Biking Facilities (paved and/or unpaved paths) $32.11.11 Improvements to Existing Indoor Recreation Centers (ex. repairs, replacements, or renovations, etc.) :`. I Acquiring New Park Land $11.27. • Development of New Indoor Recreation Centers $11.27 Improvements/maintenance to Existing Walking and $21.57 IN Biking Facilities(ex. repairs, repaving, or renovations, etc.) ■ Other 0117 Funding Program Priorities Participants were given $100 dollars to spend on eight different programs/operations categories. Following are the findings. $5.02 Increase Staff to Improve Maintenance of Parks and Facilities(additional cleaning, mowing,tree trimming,etc.) $10.42 Additional Adult Recreation Programs and/or Classes $28.19 (excluding athletics) Additional Youth Recreation Programs and/or Classes $1 2.36 (excluding athletics) Additional Senior Recreation Programs and/or Classes (excluding athletics) $13.13 l- Additional Youth Athletic Programs/Leagues $15.44 • Additional Adult Athletic Programs/Leagues $15.44 • Increase Frequency of Programs/Classes and/or Extend Hours of Programming 0118 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Virtual Public Meetings A virtual public meeting was hosted by the City on Thursday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Over 30 participants attended to learn about the project and provide their input. Attendees participated in various interactive polling questions where they could see responses in real-time. Following is a brief description of the questions and the selections that were made. How often have you visited parks and recreation facilities in the City of Boynton Beach in the past year? by percentage of respondents who responded"Yes" Once per week 17 Few times per year 14 Daily 9 Never 8 Once per month r 3 0 2 4 6 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 Parks and Recreation Facilities Households Visit Most Often by percentage of respondents who responded"Yes" Meadows 17 John Prince Park 6 Ocean front park 6 Caloosa 4 Meadow lakes 111111111.111.. 0 2 4 6 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 Rating Satisfaction of Parks and Recreation Facilities provided by the City of Boyton Beach by percentage of respondents who responded"Yes" Neutral 28 Very Satisfied 18 Dissatisfied [ 6 Don't know 6 Very dissatisfied 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0119 What prevents you from using the parks and recreation facilities of the City of Boynton Beach MORE OFTEN? Other 55% Poor maintenance : 11% I don't know where they are 6% Don't have the equipment I want 6% Nothing for me to do Mini 6% I use facilities in other cities PM 6% Too far from residence MI 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Select the FACILITY TYPES that you believe are IMPORTANT, but NOT ADEQUATELY provided by the City. by number of respondents choosing all their choices Natural Areas/Nature Parks Walking and Hiking Nature Trails Community Gardens Paved Multi-Purpose Trail __ Outdoor Picnic Areas Outdoor Fitness Areas Public Beach Access Community Space for Rentals+ Events Neighborhood Parks(1-10 Acres) NI 98th Percentile MI 85th Percentile 75'h Percentile Rating Satisfaction of Parks and Recreation Programs offered by City of Boyton Beach by percentage of respondents Neutral 51% Satisfied 36% Dissatisfied MN 6% Don't know le 2% Very Dissatisfied 0% Very Satisfied 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0120 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Select the PROGRAM TYPES that you believe are IMPORTANT, but NOT ADEQUATELY provided by the City. by number of respondents choosing all their choices Volunteer Programs Cooking/Nutrition Classes Nature Programs Movies in the Park Adult Fitness/Wellness Community Special Events(concerts,movies,etc.) Theater/Performing Arts Adult Education(ex.GED,trades) Language Classes Athletic Special Events(5K,Tournaments,etc.) • 98'"Percentile • 85'"Percentile 75's Percentile How would you rank spending priorities? by number of respondents listing their first priority Improve Existing Facilities 16 Develop New Walking and Biking Facilities 10 Acquire Park Land 8 Additional Recreation Activities and Programs 7 Develop New Parks and Recreation Facilities , 6 0 5 10 15 20 City Issues most IMPORTANT to Households. by number of respondents choosing all their choices Community Safety/Crime 35 Traffic Congestion 21 Access/Cost to Healthy Foods 16 • 98'"Percentile • 85'"Percentile 75th Percentile 0121 Issues most IMPORTANT to Households. by number of respondents choosing all their chokes 33 Preservation of Natural Areas IMMO High Quality Jobs ' iit 4111 19 Access to Healthcare IMMO IS 15 Trash/Litter 13 Homelessness MM. IMO 12 Trash Litter/Blight ° — 12 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 How much more would you be willing to pay in yearly taxes to fund the parks and recreation facilities that are most important to you? by number of respondents choosing all their choices Not willing to pay more 12 $10 to$25 per year 12 $26 to$50 per year 10 $51 to$75 per year 7 $76 to$100 per year 8 $101 to$200 per year 111111111101111 3 Over$201 per year IMO 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0122 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Focus Group Interviews • More shade in parks, playgrounds, and trails • Dog Park near Federal Highway and Ocean Interviews were conducted with eight different Boulevard focus groups to ascertain needs and priorities for • Kayak launches at Girl Scout Park the parks and recreation system: • Better branding, signage • Recreation and Parks Advisory I Monday, • Transportation to parks and trips for seniors. August 22, 2022 • Improvements to the Senior Center • Planning & Development Board Meeting I Tuesday, August 23, 2022 • Equestrian facility, which has the potential to provide a lot of jobs, especially for • Education and Youth Advisory Board I youngsters Thursday, August 25, 2022 • Skate Park/ Dirt Bike Park/ Motorcross Park • Recreation and Parks Department Staff I along 1-95 corridor Friday, August 26, 2022 • More parks in the western part of the City • Public Arts Manager I Friday, August 26, 2022 provided as part of new development • Art Advisory Board I Thursday, September 15, • Incentivize developers to provide additional 2022 space within their developments with • CRA Advisory Board I Thursday, October 6, threshold that makes sense 2022 • Senior Center on the west side of the City. • CRA Board I Thursday, November 17, 2022 • Ensure equitable distribution of park Each focus group was asked four questions facilities so residents don't have to drive so associated with parks and recreation needs, far to facilities broader city needs, priorities, and funding • Better and more convenient access to the strategies. Following is a summary of findings beach. Consider increasing parking fees at from the interviews. the beach and providing resident parking passes Parks and Recreation Needs • Indoor Park in Boynton Beach Mall Focus Groups identified the following parks and recreation needs: • Better maintenance of restrooms • Make all parks ADA accessible • Multi-purpose athletic complex with 10- lighted multi-purpose/ soccer fields • Pickelball Park (12-Courts) • Aquatics complex with bigger swimming • Playground at Canterbury at Quantum Park pool for swim meets, work with Schools • Water activities such as fishing pier at Harvey to develop swim team for Boynton Beach E. Oyer Jr. Park and Jaycee Park High School to host swim meets, include • Splash Pad at Intercoastal Park and Therapeutic water experience) throughout the park system • Driving range • More outdoor work out equipment • Big grass open space for special events • Exercise equipment at Intercoastal Park • Gaming Center/ E-Center/Virtual Center to • Mountain bike trails host E-competitions • Paved and unpaved trails • Filmaking and sound studio • Mixed-martial arts/ boxing 0123 • Yoga • Housing • Fishing program for youth and adults • Healthcare • Language classes • High-quality jobs • Active-adult programs • Community involvement through events and • Teen programs and activities engagement • Programming to address social challenges, environmental concerns, and provide Priorities employment for youth When asked about the top priorities, Focus More special Events similar to Pirate Fest Groups identified the following two priorities: • (1,000s of attendees) • Community safety, accessibility, and education • Music festivals • More greenspace, dog parks, and shade • Integrate public art into parks and recreation " Playgrounds and dog parks in Canterbury at facilities such as playgrounds, basketball Quantum Park courts, mural project in parks, Kinetic Art in • Fishing Pier Havey E. Oyer Jr. Park parks that is integrated into STEAM School • Running trails, outdoor gyms — ninja warrior programs, etc. and make the City of Boynton Beach the Arts Capital of South Florida style courses • Provide programs and activities that draw Citywide Social, Economic, and Environmental people in, keep people coming, and returning Needs and/or Issues • Addressing children's needs Focus Groups identified the following citywide • Motorcycle Park social, economic, and environmental needs and/or • Develop Eco Park issues: • Improve beach access • Stormwater management east of Federal Highway • Inclusionary recreation (e.g., Therapeutic Recreation Center). • Multi-modal transportation, including golf carts legalized to facilitate transportation along the • Sufficient staffing for maintenance and dollars road, buses to take people to the beach and • Security— police being more visual at centers other parks parks (e.g. cameras, call boxes) • Improve overall aesthetics of the community, • Large land (50-60 acres) with all sports, trails, especially in areas in the City with lower social community recreation center of inclusive of all economic status, linear parks, and programs uses that help residents advance socio-economically • Enhanced building space for youth • Community safety. programming • Litter • Cultural arts programming that is multi- • At-risk youth and special populations generational and entrepreneurial based • Overcoming challenges of COVID and re- • More parking at: socializing ° Senior Center • Community unification and trust ° Women's Center • Homeless population ° Hester Center 0124 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH o Jaycee Park o Meadows Park o Boynton Lakes o Beach o Mangrove Extension Funding Focus Group were mostly supportive of the following funding strategies: • Keeping revenues collected in park land in the parks • Park impact fees and/or property in lieu of money • Hire grant writer for Recreation and Parks Department • Make parks and recreation a priority on the budget, include parks and recreation in the front of the budget process, instead of public safety and fire • Taxes/General Obligation Bond • Partnerships/Sponsorships • User fees 0125 Level of Service Analysis + Benchmarking There are no industry Additionally, LOS findings were benchmarked to various Florida standards or regulations cities identified by the Steering Committee. These cities were: regarding how communities should establish Levels of • City of Deerfield Beach Service (LOS) for parks and • recreation services. The City of Delray Beach National Recreation and Parks • City of Doral Association (NRPA) does not • City of Fort Myers publish traditional population- • based LOS standards such as City of Lake Worth Beach park acres and facilities per • City of Palm Beach Gardens 1,000 residents. • City of Sarasota Instead, cities are encouraged to conduct community-wide Five different LOS methods were used to determine how well needs assessments and the City's parks and recreation system is meeting residents' benchmark themselves against needs: other similar communities in order to establish their own 1. Capital Funding Per Capita - Measure the amount of capital LOS standards. dollars spent on parks and recreation services per resident 2. Acreage LOS: Measures the quantity of parkland acreage The National Recreation and that is available per 1,000 residents. Park Association (NRPA) has 3. Indoor Recreation Center Square Footage LOS: Measures developed its benchmarking website Park Metrics, the quantity if indoor recreation space available per resident. "the most comprehensive 4. Facilities LOS: Measures the number of recreation facilities source of data standards available per capita. and insights for park and 5. Access LOS: Measures the geographic areas served by recreation agencies" to help parks or recreation facilities. cities develop LOS metrics. City of Boynton Beach LOS It is important to note that these LOS Analyses are just one findings were benchmarked tool for determining the community's needs. The findings alone against communities that may not be indicative of residents' needs and priorities. LOS have a similar population and analyses are based on the gross population of a community, population density as the City not preferences or priorities based on unique community of Boynton Beach. demographics, lifestyles, or values. The findings from the LOS analyses must be compared to the findings from the other needs assessment techniques in order to verify parks and recreation needs and priorities. 0126 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Capital Funding Per Capita Capital funding per capita is used to gauge how well a community funds parks and recreation capital improvements. Capital funding per capita were calculated for Boynton Beach and 7 other cities and compared to NRPA benchmarks for cities with a similar population and population density as the City of Boynton Beach. Figure 2.2a illustrates the findings from these analyses. Based on this analysis, the City of Boynton Beach with an average capital funding per capita for $67 is considerably higher than the 75 percentile benchmarks ($36) and four of the benchmark cities only to be less than City of Deerfield Beach ($167), Doral ($76) and Fort Myers ($130). Figure 2.2a Capital Funding Per Capita 5-Year Average Level of Service $180 $167 $160 $140 $130 $120 $100 -- -- $80 $67 $76 -- — $60 75th Percentile- $40 __- ■ $31 ■ $36 --- 13--- _ Me an 25th $o - - - - _Percentile- _. Boynton Deerfield Delray Doral Fort Myers Lake Worth Palm Beach Sarasota $17 Beach Beach Beach Beach Gardens These findings suggest that while the City is spending above the national average, it is spending below some of it's peer Florida cities, suggesting a potential need for additional funding. This need is consistent with the findings from the various qualitative survey techniques that have identified a desire by residents for improvements to existing parks. 0127 Acreage LOS Acreage LOS is measured by dividing the number of park acreage by 1,000 population. Park Acreage LOS was analyzed in two ways: • Projected Park Acreage LOS considering 2027 and 2032 population projections • City of Boynton Beach Acreage 2022 Acreag LOS compared to the benchmarks previously discussed. Figure 2.2b illustrates the City of Boynton Beach's Acreage LOS for the years 2022, 2027, and 2032 in comparison with the City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan Acreage LOS goal. If the City does not acquire additional park land, the Acreage LOS would drop from 3.8 acres per 1,000 population in 2022 to 3.6 acres per 1,000 population in 2032, which are still above the City's expressed goal. Figure 2.2b Acreage Level of Service Analysis-Projection 4.0 3.8 --33-- 3.6 3.0 City of Boynton Beach 2.0 - Comprehensive Plan Acreage ---'— ---- LOS Goal 1.0 2.5 0 2022 2027 2032 Figure 2.2c compares the City's 2022 Acreage LOS to NRPA benchmarks for cities with a similar population and population density as the City of Boynton Beach as well as the seven cities previously discussed. Based on this comparison, it appears that the City's Acreage LOS of 3.8 per 1,000 population is barely above the 25th percentile, below the Median Acreage LOS, and below cities like Palm Beach Gardens (5.3), Sarasota (11.9), West Palm Beach (15.0). This comparison suggest that the City's expressed Acreage LOS goal is low relative to other comparable communities and that additionally, there is a potential need for additional park land in the City. Figure 2.2c Acreage Level of Service Analysis-Comparison 16.0 14.0 -- 11.9 12.0 75th Percentile- 10.0 8.0 —— — —6.0 - 5.3 4.0 3.8 — — ——X2:5— 2.4 3.8 2:7 —— 25th 2.0 111FPercentile 3.6 0 Boynton Deerfield Delray Doral Fort Lake Worth Palm Beach Sarasota West Palm Beach Beach Beach Myers Beach Gardens Beach 0128 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Facilities LOS Facilities LOS is measured by dividing the number of residents by the number of parks and recreation facilities. The higher the number, the less facilities there are per resident, and the more of a need there may be for that particular recreation facility. The lower the number, the more facilities there are per resident, and the less of a need there may be for that particular recreation facility. Population estimates for the years 2022 and 2032 were divided by the number of existing facilities to identify the Facilities LOS. The Median Facility LOS benchmarks were then used to calculate the need or surplus of facilities based on the projected 2032 population. Figure 2.2d illustrates the findings to this analysis. Based on this analysis, it appears that the City may have a need for the following parks and recreation facilities: • Recreation centers • indoor competitive swimming pool: 25 m. • Senior Centers • Indoor seperated diving well Teen Centers • Pickleball (outdoor) • • Pickleball (indoor) • Stadium • Performance Amphitheater • Multi-use courts: Tennis, pickleball (outdoor) • Nature Centers • Multiuse courts- Tennis, Pickleball (indoor) • Tot lots Racquetball/handball/squash courts (indoor) • Community Gardens The City also appears to have a surplus of the • Multiuse courts — basketball, volleyball following facilities: • Diamond fields: baseball — youth • Community Centers • Diamond fields: baseball - adult • Playgrounds • Diamond fields: softball — youth • Basketball Courts • Diamond fields: softball — adult • Trails • Skate park • Tennis courts (outdoor) • Dog park The need and surplus quantity will be revisited • Rectangle fields: multi-purpose (natural turf) in Chapter 3: Long-Range Vision based on Rectangle fields: football field the proposed vision for the City and related • recommended Facilities LOS. • Rectangle fields: soccer field - adult • Rectangle fields: soccer field — youth • Multi-purpose synthetic field • Regulation 18-hole golf course • Regulation 9-hole golf course • Aquatics center • swiming pools (outdoor) 0129 Figure 2.2d Facilities Level of Service Analysis Benchmark Cities City of Boynton Beach Facilities Deerfield Delray Fort Doral Beach Beach Myers 2022 2032 Recreation Centers . ti --arm."'i "' = 81,873 84,962 - 3,563 70,420 92,245 a Community Centersill 27,291 28,321 17,268 32,064 35,210 30,748 Senior Centers 11111111111 81,873 84,962 - 64,127 - - •0. Teen Centers - - 86,339 64,127 - - ti Stadiums iiiiiii - - - 64,127 - - o Arenas '11"'!""111 - - - - - 92,245 Ierformance Amphitheaters - - - 32,064 - - lature Centers - - - 64,127 70,420 - yms11.11111111111111111111 81,873 84,962 - - - 42,496 PlaygroundsI 3,899 4,046 4,544 2,672 8,803 5,125 frotlots 2,672 - - .ommunity gardens 70,420 - basketball courts 5,458 5,664 12,334 8,016 8,803 11,531 Multiuse courts-basketball,volleyball - - - - - - Iel Diamond fields: baseball-youth 27,291 28,321 10,792 12,825 35,210 18,449 Diamond fields:baseball-adult 81,873 84,962 43,170 46,123 Diamond fields:softball-youth 81,873 84,962 - 21,376 - 23,061 Diamond fields:softball-adult 81,873 84,962 - - 70,420 46,123 Skate park - - - - - - - bog park 81,873 84,962 - - 70,420 92,245 Rectangular fields: multi-purpose(natural turf) 20,468 21,240 28,780 - - 23,061 Stectangular fields:football field 81,873 84,962 43,170 7,125 - 92,245 itectangular fields:soccer field-adult 81,873 84,962 43,170 - - 46,123 !Rectangular fields:soccer field -youth - - - - - - IVlulti-purpose synthetic field - - - - - - . *rail miles maintained 6 6 - - - - C Regulation 18-hole courses - - - - - - O Regulation 9-hole courses - - - - - - Aquatics centers - - - 32,064 - 92,245 O10 Swimming pool(outdoor only) 81,873 84,962 86,339 32,064 - 46,123 oIndoor Competitive swimming pool 50 meters - - - - - - E Q Indoor Competitive swimming pool 25 meters - - - - - - n Q Indoor seperated diving well - - - - - IRSplash pad/Sprayground a - - - Tennis courts(outdoor)0 2,823 2,930 7,195 1,309 5,868 11,531 Pickleball (outdoor) 20,468 21,240 15,374 Pickleball (indoor) - - - - - - Multiuse courts -Tennis, Pickleball(outdoor)Mult - - - - - - Racquse courts-Tennis, Pickleball(outdoor) I. - Racquetball/handball/squash courtsv(outdoor) - - - -- Racquetball/handball/squash courtsv(outdoor) - - 0130 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Benchmark Cities NRPA Park Metrics 'Need/ Sur.lus Aggregated Benchmarks Based on Median Lake Palm West Palm (Pop.50k-100k;Dens.300-1000/sq Benchmark Worth Beach '.arasota Beach mi.) Beach ardens£ i` 25th Median 75th 2032 z. ,_, Percentile Percentile .rmo- _ naci war_ 42,496 59,098 27,382 39,095 49,523 32,794 27,614 -2 42,496 29,549 - 29,322 66,036 50,956 28,060 2 - 59,098 - - 86,953 75,525 71,853 -1 - - - - 71,280 58,430 57,705 -2 - - - - 64,150 64,150 64,150 -2 - - 18,255 58,643 77,676 71,853 63,433 -2 - - - - 76,156 68,181 65,704 -2 42,496 - 27,382 29,322 - - - - 14,165 3,476 3,042 4,344 6,009 4,869 2,841 4 - - - - 18,349 11,396 4,926 -8 - - - - 37,763 28,490 12,645 -3 14,165 3,283 9,127 6,516 16,397 14,608 7,683 10 - 9,850 - - 31,606 11,524 7,273 -8 10,624 5,910 - 14,661 16,826 6,492 4,610 -11 21,248 19,699 - 58,643 48,325 32,500 25,988 -2 10,624 11,820 - 29,322 7,973 7,034 6,199 -12 21,248 19,699 - 58,643 24,457 20,255 16,621 -4 59,068 54,764 117,286 69,143 68,181 65,000 -2 - 59,098 27,382 23,457 71,853 65,000 50,248 -1 21,248 3,476 - 14,661 21,033 11,524 7,576 -4 - - 27,382 117,286 46,501 34,091 26,942 -2 - - 54,764 117,286 73,345 48,538 26,491 -1 42,496 - 54,764 58,643 21,033 10,962 8,347 -8 - 59,098 54,764 - 32,500 32,075 19,477 -3 - - - - 4 10 39 4 - - - - 72,334 69,143 67,072 -2 - - - - 75,525 75,525 75,525 -2 - 59,098 27,382 117,286 71,853 65,000 50,248 -2 - 29,549 27,382 58,643 54,339 38,078 19,851 -2 - - - - 71,853 68,181 66,166 -2 - - - - 72,681 69,838 66,994 -2 - - - 11,729 - - - - 8,499 2,111 2,489 4,887 19,764 7,575 2,812 18 - 4,925 - - 28,318 16,426 13,175 -2 - 9,850 - - 40,200 16,250 12,845 -6 - - - - 9,118 5,819 4,334 -15 - - - - 51,522 38,893 26,265 -3 - - - - 15,105 15,105 15,105 -6 0131 Indoor Recreation Center Space LOS Indoor Recreation Center Space LOS is measured by dividing the amount of indoor and community recreation center space available to residents by the number of residents in the City. Industry guidelines suggest that communities with high quality indoor recreation services should have about 2.0 square foot of interior recreation and community center space per resident. Figure 2.2e illustrates the findings from this analysis considering the City of Boynton Beach's 2022, 2027, and 2032 population estimates. Figure 2.2e Indoor Square Footage Level of Service Analysis 2.5 — Industry 2.0 -- -01R-J ———- Benchmark 1.5 — 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.0 2022 2027 2032 The City of Boynton Beach currently has approximately 86,105 square feet of indoor recreation and community center space. This equates to approximately 1.1 square foot of indoor space per resident in 2022, 1.0 in 2027, and 1.0 in 2032. Based on this analysis, it appears that the City may have a need of indoor recreation center space. To reach the 2.0 square feet per resident target, the City would need about 77,495 square feet based on the 2022 population, 86,105 square feet based on the 2027 population, and 86,405 square feet based on the 2032 population. 0132 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Access LOS Access LOS measures the distance residents Figure 2.2f suggests that, with an Access LOS have to travel to access parks and recreation of 1/2 miles, the City may have a need for facilities. It is used to understand how park Neighborhood Parks in key pockets through- access varies between different neighborhoods out the City. However, the City may not have a in a city. Informed by industry best practices, need for Community Parks with an Access LOS the following distances were used to analyze of 3 miles, while it may have a need for Corn- Access LOS for the City's park system and munity Recreation Centers, with an Access LOS key recreation facilities that were identified of 3 miles. These findings will further explored as potentially needed through the needs during Chapter 3: Long-Range Vision. assessment process: • All City Parks — ' mile • Community Parks — 1 mile, 2 miles • Indoor Recreation Centers — 1 mile, 2 miles Figures 2.2g — 2.2j provide the results from this mapping analysis while Figure 2.2f provides a summary of these findings. Figure 2.2f Access LOS Analysis Summary All City Parks - - - Neighborhood Parks - - - Community Parks E -� Community Recreation Centers - Partial-Coverage + Full-Coverage 0133 Figure 2.29 All City of Boynton Beach Parks-1/2 Mile Access LOS 0 Neighborhood Parks 1. Barton Memorial Park Level of Service Parameters 2. BettyThomas Park 11.1 0.5-Mile Los 3. Boynton Lakes Park 4. Forest Hill Park a • 0.25-Mile Radius 5. Galaxy Park 6. Hibiscus Park 0.5 Mile Radius 7. Jaycee Park .---- 8. Knollwood Park 1---,.--,---:---------- --�. w '- 9. Laurel Hills Park - j i '*'t;�° •9 1 10.Meadows Park - i 11.Palmetto Greens Park I. I t_A r o , I 12.Pence Park i7J ` a@ , I F ' lri>� 13.Pioneer Canal Park �. .---;, • _. ,L , ,� ° 1l • Community Parks s 1. Barrier Free Park ,'i', _,i., „,.`tiA ,-,' • 2 ' 2. Eco Park `' - ' Jr .;...&.▪•'ids ° 1 3. Ezell Hester Jr. _ - • I --_ Community Park !�_ O ..j , - ,, ••• -_4. Intracoastal Park ] L, JI ' `, ' ; 4 ; 5. Sara Sims Park C ' <_ •-, �, r 4',1 6. Wilson Park ' Q . M - 1i-- 3 '�a© f / 1 ❑ Mini Park - til �_ �_ _ I as 1 1. Demonstration Gardens ' r- , . ' ...Ai 2 • 1 2. Heritage Park �..J - • ....1 !®i , R` ' ` - a�lip `A, 3. Kiwanis Sierra Park it �• ,, I��;;o, • - , 4. Arbor Park • 'i i�-- • ; 5. Dewey Park Nio - _-.. ■ Special Use Park ', i ! s� 0 5 rr '5• '\f 4 1. Centennial Park -, 0 '_ 2 0 ' 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park rr.R�i i• ©jar 1 ' 3. Kapok Park r 3 9 •• ' usr 4. Little League Park p,,,.r ©w` 5. Magrove Walk/Extension "-r ,`�" ij • I y�,,,-' ' 6. Oceanfront Park 'i„ ',,, 1 - __, 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Park y ' 0 - =a 8. Senior Center �1 �� �'ti, 11 ' 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park 10.Urban Orchiard ) �� �<<t $ , 11.Women's Club '�MEM ��pl` 4 11� A Future Parks r,,y 1.Congress Middle School �I_\_ IIIDJ�,rr 0 _ 2.Fire Station 3 t � - ' 3.FPL Park - ��' 'e��� 1;J'' x*L-:,.-1,7";'•,.., r;lc- I •0; 4.Girl Scout Park I... r���.�r===.V �- .‘4.15,'` 5.Meadows 1 Park j' ■ ei 4 • ' -L: 6.Nautica Sound Park iJii ' '' `c '� - 7.Nickels Road Park ,. _. I _�� - A : ? ,(���, /I A Scrub Area -.- _-- \ �1� -,i. © cam. 1.Galaxy Scrub / t -- a :.: ,� 1 0 Cemetery ', '`►��` `�,_ �J_ �-- 1.Barton Memorial II aL r' Cemetery ! • .. t C - 2.Sara Sims Cemetery ` 1 II-- 3.Boynton Beach 6 � ii.r4 Memorial Park l y- .661'. id= LEGEND //�� I._I City Limits MI Palm Beach County Parks - Roads Ell Boynton Beach Parks ® Palm Beach County .-.- Boynton Beach Bikeways Conservation Areas Boynton Beach Preserves Palm Beach Counyt Water Bodies 0 0 5 Miles N K-12 Public Schools • o 0134 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 2.2h City of Boynton Beach-Neighborhood Parks-1/2 Mile Access LOS Q Neighborhood Parks 1. Barton Memorial Park Level of Service Parameters 2. BettyThomas Park 0.5-Mile LOS 3. Boynton Lakes Park 4. Forest Hill Park ‘ 1 0.5-Mile Radius 5. Galaxy Park - 6. Hibiscus Park 7. Jaycee Park 8. Knollwood Park 9. Laurel Hills Park ', 1-, 10.Meadows Park _ :�' ` 11.Palmetto Greens Park 12.Pence Park I J m_ © i 13.Pioneer Canal Park y - lQ� ---�;, - ;so 1rr,� • Community Parks .... r w �_ rI• X1114 1. Barrier Free Park ' . _„IR .a 1 2 ` - r ' Imo, �_ � f�r�" 2. Eco Park r = II- 3. Ezell Hester Jr. I _ Community Park � '-'• 0 Tr: i 0 1 ma__: -1-;4. Intracoastal Park .. ���5. Sara Sims Park .� �� 4 ,`6. Wilson Park i tt� ,� 1 31 , NMI Park ria ' = y t.:_ ��- % r- 1. Demonstration Gardens � r l ! 1 1 2. Heritage Park LM f ii 3. Kiwanis Sierra Park % ��� ---1', ' 11 ,', L, �,;».."i', % 6 i 4. Arbor Park t tom,i r-T 0TH 5. Dewey Park VP i :Zin-_ ; • Special Use Park ' ar 0,,�y 5 Imams j,- 1. Centennial Park ' P 0 MAI • - j 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park ,� r 0,,, � 4. Kapok Park • Ammer.�aAVM ,� 4. Little League Park ■ �,:ar�s: � , 5. Magrove Walk/Extension p I1 ( ���' 6. Oceanfront Park It�t� =nom ' 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Park r ''r 0 G 1 1�. ® .9 8. Senior Center - 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park �t - i riN N • `' -.s�sl. 10.Urban Orchiard �\ ,-��^ ! ��T�`t= 11.Women's Club t( r ���1�:= ,`��ill i li �, Future Parks i�1 I 1.Congress Middle School �� im r:J1 �/, 2.Fire Station 3 BOA ja s .. A 3.FPL Park I� r��,�J �Cie; �+,Y1F ''O° 4.Girl Scout Park i r,,,.�r. '�.: ted 5.Meadows 1 Park ..� / 0 6.Nautica Sound Park iv 'M r 7.Nickels Road Park % A Scrub Area _r - \ �■ / ,,,,fit,/ :...,...... , i 1 --' f 1.Galaxy Scrub / r„ 1 't Cemetery 1 �� Y .1 N - a, /ripr. i._ 1.Barton Memorial >r. 'd i�'e. i ;' Cemetery 1� I 2.Sara Sims Cemetery �� f � _ ,r ,_ 3.Boynton Beach /'� � Memorial Park - i v 1 LEGEND -- - - --- ---- l._.I City Limits MI Palm Beach County Parks Roads Ell Boynton Beach Parks i Palm Beach County Boynton Beach Bikeways Conservation Areas Boynton Beach Preserves Palm Beach Counyt Water Bodies 0 0.5 I Miles N K-12 Public Schools • o • 0135 Figure 2.2i City of Boynton Beach-Community Parks-1 Mile,2 Miles,3 Miles Access LOS 0 Neighborhood Parks , 1. Barton Memorial Par1t Level of Service Parameters 2. BettyThomas Park _ 1-Mile LOS 3. Boynton Lakes Park f� 2-Mile LOS 4. Forest Hill Park.' 3-Mile Los 5. Galaxy Park _ - • 6. Hibiscus Park _- --- _- 1-Mile Radius 7. Jaycee Park," - - 8. Knollwood.Park sI 2-Mile Radius 9. Laurel Hills Park ' -. - , 10.Meadows Park a� 1r i 1 3-Mile Radius , 11.Palmetto Greens Park ttr I; - 12.Pence Park l 'I 4,/, 13.Pioneer Canal Park «its lel- • Commynity Parks r.� -' %--" -, _ f 1. Barrier Free Park :• j I® 2 2. Eco Park �' ' 3. Ezell Hester Jr. I rA , Community Park � i�..,�, f --i' , 4. Intracoastal Park lit J, � 1 `�'' , 5. Sara SinYs Park pr_ '1` " 4 i4 ` 6. Wilson Park r 3 i v , LJ Mini Park, - %I r` 1. Demonstration Gardens ,'Wel - I ,'1 2. Heritage Park IVI I /'3. Kiwanis Sietra Park , 6 1 4. Arbor Park 5. Dewey Park - ' • Special Use Park ` 5 ;1"`' i 1. Centennial Park i 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park ,, lir 3. Kapok Park ;'I ` 4 , 4. Little League Park ,`, ,�,. 5. Magrove Walk/Extension „[ 6. Oceanfront Park ' e' 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Pr 8. Senior Center 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park '- `R i>�� - 10.Urban Orchiard � �1' , , , , , , 11.Women's Club Future Parks iA Iii �� 1.Congress Middle SchoolSr mow��6-1.11 l-- 2.Fire Station 3 - A. � , ��'- impit n ,3.FPL Park �� � ■ m�- '� 4.Girl Scout Park \es .' .r.side, ,�u;; r ,u 5.Meadows 1 Park Il a & U� •s al r 6.Nautica Sound Park -j ,(; EL.. Ai m•rii ma 7.Nickels Road Park �� L��� sow 1, y z: Scrub Area a fez 1.Galaxy Scrub 7'� a�dr 1-- , • Cemetery /v. 1 , - - A ; , 1.Barton Memorial I ,w "' -4 4s , ' , I iw i - - , Cemetery - ; ` 2.Sara Sims Cemetery ' 3.Boynton Beach ,. �" ; Memorial Park - ' �j LEGEND - I._.I City Limits Palm Beach County Parks ---- Roads 11111 Boynton Beach Parks Palm Beach County Boynton Beach Bikeways Conservation Areas Boynton Beach Preserves Palm Beach Counyt Water Bodies p o.5 1 Miles N w K-12 Public Schools • o • 0136 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 2.2j City of Boynton Beach-Community Centers-1 Mile,2 Miles,and 3 Miles Access LOS 0 Neighborhood Parks -- - 1. Barton Memorial Park Level of Service Parameters 2. Betty Thomas Park 1-Mile LOS 3. Boynton Lakes Park •• 4. Forest Hill Park 2-Milsios - 5. Galaxy Park -3-Mile LOS 6. Hibiscus Park ,!' • 7. Jaycee Park - 1-Mile Radius 8. Knollwood Park 2-Mile Radius •9. Laurel Hills Park - 1* 10.Meadows Park 6_-E� n >' -.. t i 3-Mile Radius 11.Palmetto Greens Park ,' l - -- r _. n-;°: .;F -' 12.Pence Park C% / ` - l:' 13.Pioneer Canal Park ..r ��L awns ' • Community Parks <�:,r --, 1 _ 1. Barrier Free Park i 2. Eco Park 3. Ezell Hester Jr. 1-4--i t %fry; ,w' IlLt ,� , , Community Park j=1 " a='$ ' 1 • t. 1 4. Intracoastal Park OE 3 I') �� - ¢�' 5. Sara Sims Park ; rI'=1-c__ , ' S Ir '11Pr' 1,, 6. Wilson Park i II T. c _ . k. _ ;` Li Mini Park - , ; 1. Demonstration Gardens; ;1115177 ; _ '!` :. „ I ''( 2. Heritage Park ; ;L'� ; r y "'I 3. Kiwanis Sierra Park 4. Arbor Park "I. I' ,. S. Dewey Park /'‘, , / o , , , ` 4 , • Special Use Park ', i d '`• 1. Centennial Parkr i 2. Harvey E.Oyer Jr.Park 3. Kapok Park s, �.,!H.. ' 4. Little League Park .' I .,,j. : 5. Magrove Walk/Extension „1; t (7,r, ; -);, ' 6. Oceanfront Park , -, ' 7. Officer Joseph Crowder Park, , N .4 8. Senior Center L A,' f 9. Tom Kaiser,Veterans Park ': _ i a`�~.i - 10.Urban Orchiard '� ... � f!\ 11.Women's Club i,..4...`" .rae� ,), Q a n ' Future Parks '..F. 1 1.Congress Middle School ,��� 31 a� ,( �` - 2.Fire Station 3 3.FPL Park II 2r 1411 ' �• - 4.Girl Scout Park „ a,n T,,.,r,r;u,A �r - iit 5.Meadows 1 Park x I l ^� ,ii _ _- _--- 6.Nautica Sound Park :`'r _L ' ,, 7.Nickels Road Park I•� c_ -� 3 _ ". - ♦ Scrub Area _(_'_��.-i� w_ . kt'im " 1.Galaxy Scrub r--7-77-... • �, ;� O .. 0 Cemetery i • -_i - _ 1.Barton Memorial I ill '4 ' -• ` C - _ 't; ! Ii Cemeteryti -_ _-" 2.Sara Sims Cemetery PAL' �� • ( 'J � 3.Boynton Beach �' II .',� Memorial Park y -' ��� / i" __ - LEGEND I._.I City Limits OM Palm Beach County Parks Roads I= Boynton Beach Parks ® Palm Beach County ------- Boynton Beach Bikeways Conservation Areas Boynton Beach Preserves Palm Beach Counyt Water Bodies 0 0.5 1 Mies N K-12 Public Schools • o • 0137 2 . 3 Summary Findings Based on the all the information collected, Figures Top Priority Areas of Community 2.3a and 2.3b indicate how the findings from the Concern statistically-valid survey-the most reliable and credible of the needs assessment techniques — 1. Community safety/ crime/ violence are validated by many of the other techniques Other citywide issues that were mentioned were related to facilities/amenities, programs/activities, preservation of natural areas, blight, unsightly areas of community concern, actions, and funding neighborhood conditions, homelessness and/or allocation for facilities/capital improvements and panhandling, affordable housing, community programs/operations. divisiveness/isolation/ loneliness/ anxiety and depression, high-quality jobs with adequate income Following is a summary list of the priority rankings and wages, and flooding followed by comparison matrices. Top Priority Facilities/Amenities Top Priority Actions 1. Public beach access 1. Increase safety and security measures in parks 2. Natural areas/ Nature Parks 2. Development park app 3. Community Gardens 3. Development of walking and biking 4. Dog Parks facilities 5. Restrooms at Parks Chapter 3: Long-Range Vision of this report will 6. Unpaved walking and hiking trails discuss recommendations for responding to 7. Community Parks (20+ acres) the top priority parks and recreation needs. Top Priority Programs/Activities 1. Community special events 2. Adult fitness/wellness 3. Nature programs 4. Movies in parks 5. Senior classes 0138 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 2.3a Findings Summary and Comparison-Facilities/Amenities,Programs/Activities,Areas of Community-Wide Concern,and Actions >a) cn V >, 0 ._ _ o_ 3 3 a) a) N + Va) a) a) (0 Q �._ 2 2 l7$ ~� � E NEEDS ASSESSMENT @ 1) ._ m a6oi O E = U °�' c .- > TECHNIQUE: Nc\iO (yinmatin v in icn .o2. r-.5Q odr° e°;Qm HIGH PRIORITY FACILITIES/AMENITIES: Air I Public beach access • • - • ■ • • • Natural areas/nature • • • • • • • • parks Community Gardens • • -- • • • • Dog Parks • - • • - • • • • Restrooms at Parks • • • • • • • Unpaved walking and • • • • • ■ • • hiking trails Community Parks(20+ •Acres) • • • • ■ • • • • 'HIGH PRIORITY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: Community special • • • • • • . events • ■ Adult Fitness/Wellness • • • • • • -_ Nature programs • • • • • • • • Movies in the park • • --- • • -_ Senior Classes • . • • • • • '11r-. I AREAS OF COMMUNITY-WIDE CONCERN: 1 .A Community safety/ • • • • • • • • • crime/violence HIGH PRIORITY ACTIONS: _ 11 Increase safety and security measures res in parks • • • • • • • • • Develop park app • • • --- • • Development of walking • • • • • • • • • and biking facilities 0139 Funding Allocation for Facility/ Funding Allocation for Programs/ Capital Improvements Operations 1. Improvements to existing parks and 1. Increasing staff to improve maintenance of recreation facilities parks and facilities 2. Development of new walking and biking 2. Additional adult recreation programs and/ facilities or classes (excluding athletics) 3. Development of new/ additional parks 3. Additional senior recreation programs and/ facilities in existing parks or classes (excluding athletics) 4. Acquiring new park land 4. Additional youth recreation programs/ 5. Improvements to existing walking and classes (excluding athletics) biking facilities 5. Additional youth athletic programs/leagues 6. Development new indoor recreation centers 6. Increase frequency of programs/ classes/ 7. Improvements/ maintenance to existing and/or extended hours of programming indoor recreation centers 7. Additional adult athletic programs/leagues I I I I 0140 I REIMAGINE RECREATION I BOYNTON BEACH Figure 2.3b Findings Summary and Comparison-Funding Allocation >, Q) N C T L N a) D N N Vj N+ C E v -. '0 _ •d NEEDS ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE: CA > c\i O ri in U CE FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR FACILITY/CAPITAS: Improvements to existing parks & recreation (i facilities Development of new walking & biking facilities -o ,_ 2 nPliMilv Dial- Development of new/additional parks facilities in $14.77 $17.60 $17.41 existing parks Acquiring new park land $12.87 $14.57 $10.45 $10.78 Improvements/maintenance of existing walking& biking facilities $12.14 $10.62 $12.94 $5.88 Development of new indoor recreation centers $8.79 $6.97 $4.48 $6.86 Improvements/maintenance of existing indoor $7.27 $8.03 $10.95 $1127 recreation centers Other $4.04 $0.89 $4.48 $0.00 .411111111111.1111 FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR PROGRAMS/OPERATIONS: Increasing staff to improve maintenance of parks/ facilities '''$25.93 $30.07 $28.,9 Additional adult recreation programs and/ or classes (excluding athletics) i $15.74 S17,.43 S12.31 $15.44 im Additional senior recreation programs and/or classes (excluding athletics) 59.x' $9.23 S'`. Additional youth recreation programs and/or $1 : $16.14 $11.28 S`5 classes (excluding athletics) Additional youth athletic programs/leagues $10.28 $11.31 $8.21 $12.36 Increase frequency of programs/ classes/and/ $818 $11.99 $1231 $5.02 or extended hours of programming Additional adult athletic program/leagues $6.81 $7.13 $10.26 $10.42 Other $3.96 S0.37 $4.10 $5.02 0141 I APPENDIX ..,.. ... ....,_ ,_ , .. .•, . • . ... .7 . . . . . I . , '44! • 1 •'' • 'C ' "• . • 4 -' Sk - 441, • ,. . ,,,f; ‘.+7 ,. , - •. 0 I 0 ;,ped - , .• • it -4* - t_ • . • .-7.. ft. • ; ''• w..f;‘, rt -..• .bc 1 1)..1.• -7. -4 4 V.v A .. zi . 1 'A ,.• . u fi'i ,i'r ' i , `..... _ • • .. , 0,:,....._ ; .eftOtlk - , , . / f,-. r?- 1,--4,: * 4, v.. : ... ill . . f • i • -•- -.... . . I ,i _....,>" 4111/4 44 •--;• • , .., I ...Or • .. . ... .... HIP' ly ....- ,-, 0 142 I R :-.1MAGINE : ' C ' El4 1 B 4\ -' 1 ' - ;' ,.... ..ii .., , .' • ,' ,....t -. `. .4*.Ji• (11,i. ...% ',:i,-14., . > 1' `,..c ' -wag• 1 ' . 0,:.,.:''S'•-•"- ----. ;, ._,_ ...„. 2022 i Boynton Beach, Florida !-'._ k,tii -- Altak3 1 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey t Findings Report it . *74 1 aY , .,' * lot Ili .. .. , ::y. tsem. .;. __ 7/,� / , / " 17 l 11 Contents - - Section 1: Executive Summary 4 Section 2: Charts and Graphs 14 �, Section 3: Priority Investment Rating 48 . _. ._y ilei v.,,, Section 4: National Benchmarks 56 Section 5: Tabular Data 66 r.. Section 6: Open-Ended Responses 105 ,'f0 i. i Section 7: Survey Instrument 128 t , 3. :_ 0 Executive Summary Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 2022 City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey Executive Summary Overview ETC Institute administered a Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey for the City of Boynton Beach during the months of summer 2022. The survey will help the City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Department plan for future recreation programs and facilities that meet the community's needs and preferences. Methodology ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in the City of Boynton Beach. Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage-paid return envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online at BoyntonBeachParksSurvey.org. After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up by sending text messages and mailing postcards to encourage participation. The text messages and postcards contained a link to the online version of the survey to make it easy for residents to complete the survey. To prevent people who were not residents of the City of Boynton Beach from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses that were entered online with the addresses that were originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report. The goal was to complete a minimum of 400 completed surveys from residents. The goal was exceeded with 417 completed surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 417 households have a precision of at least+/-4.8 at the 95%level of confidence. This report contains the following: • Charts showing the overall results of the survey(Section 2) • Priority Investment Rating (PIR) that identifies priorities for facilities and programs (Section 3) • Benchmarks that compare the City of Boynton Beach results to National averages(Section 4) • Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey(Section 5) • Responses to open-ended questions (Section 6) • A copy of the survey instrument (Section 7) The major findings of the survey are summarized on the following pages. ETC Institute(2022) 4 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Parks and Recreation Facilities and Programs Use Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities. Respondents were asked if they had used the City of Boynton Beach parks or recreation facilities/parks within the past year.Seventy-six percent(76%) of respondents said they had used facilities. Oceanfront Park Beach, Caloosa Park, and Intracoastal Park were the most popular facilities used by respondents.Those same respondents were asked to rate the physical condition of those facilities: most respondents (83%) said either good (48%) or excellent (35%). Respondents were most satisfied (rating either very satisfied or satisfied)with mini parks(64%),large multi-use community parks(63%),and overall maintenance of parks (59%). Program Participation. Respondents were asked if they had participated in City of Boynton Beach parks or recreation programs within the past year. Twenty-one percent (21%) of respondents said someone in their household had participated. Respondents were most satisfied (either very satisfied or satisfied) with special events sponsored by local governments (67%), overall quality of recreation programs (62%), and youth athletic and recreation programs (60%). Those same respondents were then asked to rate the overall quality of the programs: most respondents(85%) rated them either good (47%) or excellent (38%). Barriers to Use. Respondents were asked to indicate the reasons why they didn't use City of Boynton Beach parks, trails, facilities, or programs more often. The highest number of respondents said they were not aware of what was being offered (27%), lack of parking(19%), or did not know the locations of parks (18%). Willingness to Travel. Respondents were asked to indicate how far they would be willing to travel to visit a community park that provides programs and activities most important to their household.The highest number of respondents (41%) said 3 to 5 miles and 26%said 2 miles. Communication Methods. Respondents most often learned about recreation programs, activities, and special events via the City of Boynton Beach website (28%),word of mouth (27%), and Facebook (26%). Respondents' most preferred sources for information are Facebook (37%), City of Boynton Beach website (35%), and email notification (34%). ETC Institute(2022) 5 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Community Improvements Areas of Concern. Respondents were asked to select five of their top areas of concern in the community and in their daily life. Community safety/crime/violence (61%), preservation of natural areas (39%), and blight (i.e., dilapidated, unsafe, and/or unsightly conditions in your neighborhood and/or community) (35%) were selected most often as issues. Additional Annual Taxes. Respondents were asked to indicate the maximum amount of additional taxes they would be willing to pay to improve their local parks and recreation facilities. The highest number of respondents (34%) were not willing to pay any additional amount followed by 24%willing to pay between $10-$25 per year. Allocation of Funds. Respondents were asked to allocate a hypothetical $100 budget for Parks and Recreation facilities/capital improvements.The highest amount of funding ($24.91) went to improvements/maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities followed by $15.21 for development of new walking and biking facilities, and $14.77 towards the development of new/additional parks facilities in existing parks. For funding parks and recreation programs/operations, the most funding ($25.93) went towards increasing staff to improve maintenance of parks and facilities and adding adult recreation programs and/or classes (excluding athletics) ($15.74). Support for Improvements/ Developments. Respondents were provided a list of 11 potential actions to improve parks and recreation. Respondents were most supportive (selecting "very supportive" or "somewhat supportive") of increasing safety and security measures in parks (84%), developing a park app (78%), and developing walking and biking facilities (76%). Respondents were also asked to select the four items most important to their household.These were the four items selected most often: 1. Increasing safety and security measures in parks (58%) 2. Developing walking and biking facilities (43%) 3. Develop a park app (39%) 4. Develop parks for general community recreation access and not permitted for organized sports (34%) ETC Institute(2022) 6 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Facilities and Amenities Needs and Priorities Facility/Amenity Needs: Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 36 facilities/amenities and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest "unmet" need for various facilities/amenities. The three facilities/amenities with the highest estimated number of households that have an unmet need: 1. Restrooms at Parks-8,307 households 2. Nature areas/nature parks-8,179 households 3. Community Gardens-7,981 households The estimated number of households that have unmet needs for each of the 36 facilities/amenities assessed is shown in the chart below. Q8c. Estimated Number of Households Whose Facility/Amenity Needs are Only "Slightly Met" or "Not Met" by number of households with need based on an estimated 30,370 households Public beach access ////%///////////%%////////////////d////%//////////////.�O///////%///%///%/// 8,307 Natural areas/nature parks ///.%/////////e//,O//ll,D//%////il'//000//.00//O////#il'//O///4 8,179 Community gardens %0000////00000////000//06, 7,981 Restrooms at parks 00000////0//0000////0000//0000000000000//0//00//0//0//0l0////0i 7,736 Dog parks %0////00////00/%0'00000000/0•", 5,822 Unpaved walking&hiking trails 10000000////000//0000000000//00000///% 5,785 Paved multi-purpose trails /0//000000//0000000////0//00/// 5,581 Indoor nature center ///0000//0///A 5,499 Sidewalks //00000//00////00000000000000000// 5,358 Canoe/Kayak launches00//000/!00/0//0/0/////Orf// //0//%`/// 5,116 Neighborhp ) 00//0//000000//000//00000000000.1.��. 5,109 Indoor fitnessarks e(5-10quipmentacres 20 %000000000/%0, 5,060 Community parks( +acres) ///0000000000000////00//000003, 4,652 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions A 4,226 Splash pad/spray ground /0/0/0//////000//006 4,082 Multi-generational center 00//////00000/ 3,925 Senior center '90////%////////////00//0///A 3,917 Outdoor amphitheater 00//0////////0//04 3,778 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones %//0//00//0//////00001 3,568 Outdoor pool /00//00/0/0//0//01 3,521 Mini-parks(less than an acre) '00000000000000//00% 3,404 Transportation to parks "000//000//001 3,325 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds "00000®000000000//% 3,044 Pickleball courts 7"00000000006, 2,995 Mountain bike /000000/ 2,964 Indoor gymnasium /0////Oi 2,685 Teen center '/0//00//0/ 2,316 Sand volleyball /0////%/ 2,125 Skate park 0//////0/04 2,100 Motorized boat ramps 0//00000/%G, 1,967 Bocce court 00///, 1,782 Disc golf //, 1,690 Basketball courts 000//00/) 1,652 Tennis courts 00000001 1,584 Baseball/softball fields 000000, 1,397 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 00//000/// 1,316, Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts A. 514 Cricket fields 219 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 •Not met Y4 Slightly Met ETC Institute(2022) 7 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Facilities and Amenities Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each facility/amenity, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents' top four choices, these were the four most important amenities to residents: 1. Public Beach Access (30%) 2. Natural areas/nature parks (24%) 3. Dog Parks (19%) 4. Community Gardens (14%) The percentage of residents who selected each facility/amenity as one of their top four choices is shown in the chart below. Q9. Most Important Facility/Amenity to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Public beach access 30% Natural areas/nature parks 24% Dog parks 19% Community gardens 14% Outdoor amphitheater 13% Community parks(20+acres) PT 13% Restrooms at parks 11% Canoe/Kayak launches11% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 11% Unpaved walking&hiking trails - 10% Senior center rf. Pickleball courts Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions Mr Indoor fitness equipment 8% Paved multi-purpose trails F 8% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 7% Motorized boat ramps 7% Indoor nature center 7% Sidewalks 6% Outdoor pool 6% Splash pad/spray ground 6% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 5% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 5% Multi-generational center 5% Baseball/softball fields Mountain bike 5 Basketball courts in 4% Indoor gymnasium ' 4% Disc golf 3% Tennis courts 3% Transportation to parks 2% Bocce court 2% Sand volleyball 2% Skate park 1 2% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 1% Teen center 1% Cricket fields 0% Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% I•Top choice ' 2nd choice •3rd choice C 4th choice ETC Institute(2022) 8 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Priorities for Facility Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weights(1)the importance that residents place on amenities/facilities and(2)how many residents have unmet needs for the facility/amenity. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 3 of this report.] Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following parks and recreation facilities/amenities were rated as high priorities for investment: • Public beach access(PIR=200) • Natural areas/nature parks (PIR=180) • Community gardens(PIR=142) • Dog parks(PIR=135) • Restrooms at parks(PIR=131) • Unpaved walking & hiking trails (PIR=104) • Community parks(PIR=100) The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 38 facilities/amenities assessed on the survey. Top Priorities for Investment for Facility/Amenity Based on Priority Investment Rating Public beach access .:a 200 Natural areas/nature parks ' 180 Community gardens 142 Dog parks 135 High Priority Restrooms at parks Unpaved walking&hiking trails 131 (100+) Community parks(20.acres) ii.MEMMEMOMMMiii 104 Cance/Kayak launches 100 Neighborhood parks(510 acres) 99 Paved multipurpose trails imummummimimi 97 Outdoor amphitheater 93 Indoor nature center Indoor fitness equipment MIIIIMMIIIMINIMINIMINIMMI 90 Sidewalks 89 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions Senior center 88 Splash pad/spray ground 84 Pickleball courts 076 Medium Priority Multigenerational center limmummiummm Outdoor pool (50-99) Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 68 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds Mini- 65 parks(less than an acre) 64 Mountain bike 62 Transportation to parks 111111111.1.1111MMEME 61 Motorized boat ramps 61 Indoor gymnasium 59 Basketball courts Baseball/softball fields 1.1111111111111 51 Sand volleyball 1.11111111111111111.111P 47 Skate park 11111111111111=1.1.6 47 Disc golf 45 Teen center immin 34 Bocce court 32 Tennis courts 31 Low Priority(0-50) Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields Outdoor futsaU mini soccer courts 31 Cricket fields 1111111111.11 30 ENNIMM 30 - 29 - 28 - 19 111 6 1 3 0 o 100 150 20C ETC Institute(2022) 9 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey City of Boynton Beach Recreation Program Needs and Priorities Program Needs: Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 36 programs and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest"unmet" need for various facilities/amenities. The three programs with the highest estimated number of households that have an unmet need: 1. Adult fitness/wellness programs-9,094 households 2. Community special events-8,909 households 3. Nature programs-7,306 households The estimated number of households that have unmet needs for each of the 36 recreation programs assessed is shown in the chart below. Q10c. Estimated Number of Households Whose Recreation Program Needs Are Only "Slightly Met" or "Not Met" by number of households with need based on an estimated 30,370 households Adult fitness/wellness %///%%//j////////%///O////////////%/�/////%/%%/%//%%/ 9,094 Community special events ///d/d//%//////O////%/////%///%%%///////////////%////%/�///////////%%/ 8,909 Nature programs /%/%/%///d////%/////////// A 7,306 Movies in parks //®.s.��///.Od/�/d/7�//O///%///, 5,376 Cooking&nutrition classes , itttt/ 5,292 Senior classes //,am//�/�B/O/�Y////////%i 5,175 Temporary art exhibits '/Ar//O,0O t))/D//// 4,729 Volunteer programs "%D/%G////�/,rAf ii. 4,678 Adult athletic leagues i,//////////��i/�,� 4,589 Educational lecture series %Q/ArigEd 4,178 Athletic special events //////if///////Lld 3,675 Water fitness .A�//t 3,605 Adult performing arts/dance •//O//%//////%i 3,543 Language classes ///////%A 3,428 Digital media,photography,filming programs /%t 3,343 Community trips ///A 3,054 Adult education ///////.O/%/ 2,985 Before&after school programs '/O;4= 2,599 Adult/youth learn to swim /%tV4 2,525 Community meetings /////4,//i. 2,519 Parent&child programs D/%//%4 2,420 Galas,formal events /%%%//, 2,332 At-risk youth programs /////%///%// 2,290 Programs for people with disabilities /%//, 2,276 Camps(summer/school/break) //%///, 2,263 Youth arts/crafts classes //////i 2,083 Youth education ////� 2,027 Youth athletic leagues /////�A 1,844 Youth performing arts/dance 1,822 Child day care %//moi, 1,673 Youth fitness/wellness //%, 1,654 Teen programs //7% 1,618 Programs with children's/senior meals %/////, 1,509 Steam programming 4 1,224 Preschool programs A 1,026 eSports 412 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 MINot Met t/i Slightly Met ETC Institute(2022) 10 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Programs Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents' top four choices, these are the four most important programs to residents: 1. Community special events (34%) 2. Adult fitness/wellness (19%) 3. Nature programs (16%) 4. Movies in parks (14%) The percentage of residents who selected each program as one of their top four choices is shown in the chart below. Q11. Most Important Recreation Program to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Community special events 34% Adult fitness/wellness 19% Nature programs 16% Movies in parks 14% Senior classes 11% Cooking&nutrition classes 9% Temporary art exhibits 9% Volunteer programs 9% Adult athletic leagues 8% Water fitness 7% Adult education 7% Community meetings 7% Athletic special events 7% Camps(summer/school/break) 6% Language classes 6% Digital media,photography,filming programs 6% At-risk youth programs — 5% Before&after school programs 5% Educational lecture series 5% Adult performing arts/dance 5% Programs for people with disabilities 5% Community trips 4% Adult/youth learn to swim 4% Parent&child programs 4% Programs with children's/senior meals 4% Galas,formal events 3% Youth athletic leagues r 3% Child day care 3% Youth fitness/wellness ' 2% Teen programs 2% Youth arts/crafts classes 2% Youth education 2% Steam programming (III 1% Youth performing arts/dance !1 1% Preschool programs 1% eSports : 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% •Top choice • 2nd choice IQ.3rd choice 4th choice ETC Institute(2022) 11 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Priorities for Program Investments:The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weights (1) the importance that residents place on each program and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the program. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 3 of this report.] Based the Priority Investment Rating(PIR), the following City of Boynton Beach programs were rated as high priorities for investment: • Community special events (PIR=198) • Adult fitness/wellness (PIR=158) • Nature programs (PIR=129) • Movies in parks(PIR=100) The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 36 programs assessed. Top Priorities for Investment for Recreation Programs Based on the Priority Investment Rating Community special events •c 198 Adult fitness/wellness IMMIMMIliMMISMIIIE. 1 158 Nature programs 129 High Priority(100+1 Movies in parks _ 100 Senior classes MNMMMMMMMINIMIV 91 Cooking&nutrition classes MINNEMINIMENNONM. 86 Temporary art exhibits 78 Volunteer programs IMIMINIMINIMNIUMM 77 Adult athletic leagues 73 Water fitness IlMENIMMINIMMI 61 Medium Priority Educational lecture series INIMIMENIMMIN 60 (50 99) Athletic special events 60 Language classes MiiiiiiIMMEM 55 Digital media,photography,filming programs lIMMIIMEMM 53 Adult performing arts/dance 53 Adult education 53 Community meetings EIMINIMOMMOI 48 Community trips 46 Before&after school programs 44 Camps(summer/school/break) 1111111111111111111111= 43 At-risk youth programs MINNOMM. 41 Adult/youth learn to swim MMINENOM 40 Programs for people with disabilities MONONIM 38 Parent&child programs - 38 Galas,formal events 11=110 36 Youth athletic leagues 30 Youth arts/crafts classes 111111111111111 29 Low Priority(0-501 Programs with children's/senior meals MEM 28 Youth education - 27 Child day care MINIM 26 Youth fitness/wellness MEM 25 Teen programs MEM 24 Youth performing arts/dance MIN 22 Steam programming MEI 17 Preschool programs IIIIII 13 eSports NEB_ 0 Sc 100 150 200 ETC Institute(2022) 12 0 Charts & Graphs Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q1. Have you or other members of your household visited any City of Boynton Beach parks and recreation facilities operated by the City of Boynton Beach during the past year? by percentage of respondents Yes 76% No 24% ETC Institute(2022) Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q1a. Which park/trail/facility do you visit most often? by number of times listed by respondents(only top 10 displayed) Oceanfront Park Beach 42 Caloosa Park 37 Intracoastal Park 33 Ocean Inlet Park 26 Meadows Park 24 Barrier Free Park 19 Harvey E.Oyer Boat Ramp Park 15 Forest Hill Park 10 Sara Sims Park 9 Boynton Lakes Park 8 Ezell Hester Recreation Center 8 Jaycee Park 8 0 10 20 30 40 ETC Institute(2022) 15 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q1b. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the parks that you and members of your household have visited? by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") Excellent 35% Good 48% 1 Fair 15% Poor 2% ETC Institute(2022) s Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q2. Please CHECK ALL the reasons that have discouraged you or other members of your household from using City of Boynton Beach parks, trails, facilities, or programs more often during the past 12 months. by percentage of respondents(multiple selections could be made) I do not know what programs are being offered 27% Lack of parking 19% I do not know locations of parks 18% I do not know locations of facilities 15% Facilities are not well maintained 13% Parks are not well maintained 12% Security is insufficient 12% Fees are too expensive 12% I use facilities in other cities 11% We are too busy 9% Facilities do not have right equipment 7% Programs I am interested in are not offered 5% Personal disability 5% Too far from residence '5% Facility operating hours are not convenient 4% Lack of quality programs 4% Poor customer service by staff 4% Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities 3% We are not interested 3%I I use facilities/programs of other organizations 3% Lack of transportation 3% Program times are not convenient 3% Registration for programs is difficult 2% I use services of other agencies 1% Waiting list/programs are full 1% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% ETC Institute(2022) 17 Ecyntcn Eeach F!.2D"2 St•'v-ey Q3. Level of Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation Facilities by percentage of respondents(excluding"don't know") Mini parks-Less than 1 Acre 20% 44% 27% 7' i Large multi-use community parks-20+Acres 24% 39% 28% 7' Overall maintenance of parks 15% 44% 27% 11% Neighborhood parks-5-10 Acres 15% 40% 29% 12%.� "' Walking&biking trails 14% 41% 31% 1 Outdoor athletic fields 16% 36% 38% � 7% Playgrounds 15% 37% 29% 14°'• Number of parks 16% 36% 26% 18% '. Picnic shelters 9% 40% 28% 17% Outdoor courts 16% 33% 33% 14°. Dog parks 16% 29% 33% 15% Gyms 13% 30% 41% 10`;. Outdoor swimming pools/aquatic facilities 12% 29% 35% 17% Facilities for indoor recreation program&classes 15% 26% 42% 14%, Fitness facilities 12% 25% 45% 11% .. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% IM Very Satisfied lki Satisfied PiNeutral ElDissatisfied •Very Dissatisfied ETC institute(2022) 18 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q5. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreation programs provided by the City of Boynton Beach during the past year? by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") Yes 21% No 79% ETC Institute(2022) 19 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q5a. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the programs that you and members of your household have participated in? by percentage of respondents Excellent 38% • Good _ 47% • Poor 1% Fair 14% ETC Institute(2022) Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q5b. Level of Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation Programs by percentage of respondents(excluding"don't know") Special events sponsored by local governments 22% 45% 19% Overall quality of recreation programs 10% 52% 32% Youth athletic&recreation programs 27% 33% 35%r Cultural art programs 17% 37% 24% ' Senior recreation programs 21% 31% 29'0ritig' Adult athletic&recreation programs 26% 26% 32% Ease of registering for recreation programs 19% 31% 31% Fees charged for recreation programs 14% 27% 41%'' • Aquatics programs 11% 19% 54% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% •Very Satisfied BP Satisfied Neutral III Dissatisfied •Very Dissatisfied ETC Institute(2022) 21 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q6. How do you learn about the programs, activities, and special events that are offered by the City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Department? by percentage of respondents(multiple selections could be made) City of Boynton Beach website 28% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 27% Facebook 26% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 21% Fun Fare Parks&Recreation/Program Guide(print) 16% Flyers 15% By visiting/attending the park 15% Email notifications 14% Newspapers 8% Nextdoor 7% Digital marquee 5% Instagram 5% From schools,churches,or other non-profit organizations in the community 4% From health clubs,gyms or other private sector 2% organizations in the community Twitter 1% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% ETC Institute(2022) Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q7. Most Preferred Sources for Learning About Parks and Recreation Department Programs, Activities, and Special Events by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices(excluding"none chosen") Facebook 37% City of Boynton Beach website 35% Email notifications 34% Fun Fare Parks&Recreation/Program Guide(print) 24% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 20% Flyers 20% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 13% Nextdoor 9% Instagram In 9% By visiting/attending the park 8% Newspapers 1 7% Digital marquee ig 4% From schools,churches,or other non-profit MK 3/ organizations in the community 1111 Twitter 2% From health clubs,gyms or other private f lo/ sector organizations in the community t 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% •Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice ETC Institute(2022) 23 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q8. Respondents With Need for Facility or Amenity by percentage of respondents Restrooms at parks 55% Public beach access 55% Natural areas/nature parks 47% Community gardens 33% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 32% Outdoor amphitheater 32% Sidewalks 32% Community parks(20+acres) 31% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 31% Dog parks 30% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 28% Paved multi-purpose trails 28% Canoe/Kayak launches 25% Senior center 24% Indoor fitness equipment 24% Indoor nature center 23% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 22% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 20% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 19% Multi-generational center 18% Outdoor pool 18% Pickleball courts 17% Splash pad/spray ground 17% Indoor gymnasium 14% Motorized boat ramps 13% Basketball courts 13% Mountain bike 12% Tennis courts 12% Transportation to parks 12% Baseball/softball fields 12% Sand volleyball 10% Skate park 9% Teen center 9% Bocce court 8% Disc golf 7% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 7% Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 3% Cricket fields 1% li 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% ETC Institute(2022) Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q8a. Estimated Number of Households With Need for Facility/ Amenity by number of households based on an estimated 30,370 households Restrooms at parks 16,673 Public beach access 16,612 Natural areas/nature parks 14,274 Community gardens 10,052 Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) ;9,749 Outdoor amphitheater 9,688 Sidewalks 9,688 Community parks(20+acres) 9,475 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 9,475 Dog parks 9,111 Unpaved walking&hiking trails 8,595 Paved multi-purpose trails 8,534 Canoe/Kayak launches 7,501 Senior center 7,350 Indoor fitness equipment 7,198 Indoor nature center 7,076 Mini-parks(less than an acre) 6,560 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 6,195 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 5,679 Multi-generational center 5,527 Outdoor pool 5,375 Pickleball courts 5,254 Splash pad/spray ground 5,102 Indoor gymnasium 4,282 Motorized boat ramps 3,857 Basketball courts 3,796 Mountain bike 3,705 Tennis courts 3,584 Transportation to parks 3,584 Baseball/softball fields 3,493 Sand volleyball 2,976 Skate park 2,703 Teen center 2,703 Bocce court 2,338 Disc golf 2,187 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 1,974 Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 941 Cricket fields 364 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 ETC Institute(2022) 25 r Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey Q8b. How Well Households' Need For Facility / Amenity Is Being Met by percentage of respondents who answered"Yes"to Q8 Outdoor amphitheater 33% 28% 14% Baseball/softball fields 29% 31% i; 24% moi% Basketball courts 28% 28% .ANIG 26% 'Twirl1b Tennis courts 21% 35% anNi111.110 28% 16% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 20% 36% - 32% 13% Restrooms at parks 25% 29% ANIMMR 34% 13% Community parks(20+acres) 19% 32% 31% 18% Public beach access 22% 28% .N. 30% 20% Motorized boat ramps 14% 35% .29% 22% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 22% 27% - 33% 19% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 24% 24% iff 34% 18% Senior center 27% 20%• 29% 25% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 28% 19% iiiiir 35% 19' Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 18% 27% a'- 27% 27% -- Sidewalks 23% 21% 36% 20% Pickleball courts 17% 26% 26% 31% Natural areas/nature parks 18% 25% 39% 19%1Wir Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 25% 18% ABE 29% 29% Cricket fields 20% 20% A. 60% Indoor gymnasium 26% 12% 20% 43% Dog parks 16% 20% 33% 31% - Paved multi-purpose trails 16% 19% .. 35% 31% 1111111111 Outdoor pool 16% 19% W 29% 36% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 5% 29% k. _ 52% 14% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 12% 21%R 43% 24% AMU Canoe/Kayak launches 6% 26% -- 43% 25% " '! Indoor fitness equipment 11% 19% IOW 22% 48% Multi-generational center 10% 19% -"• 24% 47% Sand volleyball 11% 17% 26% 46 Bocce court 10% 14% 24% 52% lilll Disc golf 5% 18% 27% 50% liiiiiiiiMMI Indoor nature center 13% 9% 17% 61% Skate park 19% 4% 33% 44% ! Community gardens 5% 16% 22% 58% ice" Splash pad/spray ground 7% 13% 33% w.- Mountain bike 9% 11% 24% 56% illEMEMEMi Teen center 11% 4% 36% 50% NW— :. — -.-- Transportation to parks 7% 36% 57% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% •Fully met Mostly Met C=Slightly Met I•Not met ETC Institute(2022) 26 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q8c. Estimated Number of Households Whose Facility/Amenity Needs are Only "Slightly Met" or "Not Met" by number of households with need based on an estimated 30,370 households Public beach access ////UUUU///U//UUU///////U///////////////////U////UU/UU//�////U////////// 8,307 Natural areas/nature parks /////////////U//U/////////UU/////////////U////U/////////U///U////U/////U///U//////////, 8,179 Community gardens ///////U/////////////////////U//Ui 7,981 Restrooms at parks /U////UU//////////////////U///////UU////U///UU//U////U//////////U//U///U////U////%i 7,736 Dog parks //, 5,822 Unpaved walking&hiking trails % 5,785 Paved multi-purpose trails //. 5,581 Indoor nature center /U %i 5,499 Sidewalks ////UU//U////U/U//U////U/U////////////U//UU/U//// 5,358 Canoe/Kayak launches ////UU/UU/////////////UU///////U///U//////UU/ 5,116 Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) ///UU////U/U///////////U//UU///////////UU////////. 5,109 Indoor fitness equipment 5,060 Community parks(20+acres) ////////////U///U//U///////////U/U/////U/U 4,652 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions ///O//UU//U/U/////////////U////////U//////// 4,226 Splash pad/spray ground /////U////U///UU///U///, 4,082 Multi-generational center /U/UU//U//U//U/ 3,925 Senior center /////////U///UU//U///UUUU/ 3,917 Outdoor amphitheater ////U//UU/////U/UA 3,778 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones U///UU///U///U///U///UA 3,568 Outdoor pool ///UU///U//UU///U//A 3,521 Mini-parks(less than an acre) ///UUU//UU///U///U//U////%i 3,404 Transportation to parks //////////////////% 3,325 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds /U///UU//U/////U//U//////G. 3,044 Pickleball courts //U//Ze///U/// 2,995 Mountain bike 7 U/A 2,964 Indoor gymnasium " % 2,685 Teen center /i//UU///U/ 2,316 Sand volleyball ///d///, 2,125 Skate park //U////U/%i 2,100 Motorized boat ramps /U///U///////// 1,967 Bocce court U///% 1,782 Disc golf ///U///, 1,690 Basketball courts /////U//U/// 1,652 Tennis courts //U////////O 1,584 Baseball/softball fields //UU//UA 1,397 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields //U//////////A 1,316 ; Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 4 514 Cricket fields 219 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 IN Not met i/Slightly Met ETC Institute(2022) 27 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q9. Most Important Facility/Amenity to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Public beach access - .a,f.---1 :....'.., i 30% Natural areas/nature parks E l 24% Dog parks 9% Community gardens , ; 14% Outdoor amphitheater 13% Community parks(20+acres) 13% Restrooms at parks 11% Canoe/Kayak launches 11% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 11% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 10% Senior center Pickleball courts Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions Indoor fitness equipment 8% Paved multi-purpose trails 1 8% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 7% Motorized boat ramps 7% Indoor nature center 7% Sidewalks 6% Outdoor pool 6% Splash pad/spray ground 6% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 5% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 5% Multi-generational center t- I 5% Baseball/softball fields s `_` 5% Mountain bike r:`` 5% Basketball courts r 4% Indoor gymnasium '<.`f 4% Disc golf <t r 3% Tennis courts I 3% Transportation to parks 2% Bocce court ' 2% Sand volleyball I 2% Skate park [ 2% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields I 1% Teen center 11% Cricket fields 0% Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts I 0% 10% 20% 30% MTop choice 2nd choice ' 3rd choice 1 4th choice ETC Institute(2022) 28 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey Q10. Respondents With Need for Recreation Programs by percentage of respondents Community special events 43% Adult fitness/wellness 39% Movies in parks 30% Nature programs 28% Temporary art exhibits 23% Senior classes 21% Cooking&nutrition classes 21% Volunteer programs 20% Adult athletic leagues 19% Educational lecture series 16% Water fitness 15% Athletic special events 15% Community meetings 15% Adult performing arts/dance 14% Adult education 13% Language classes 13% Digital media,photography,filming programs 12% Community trips 12% Before&after school programs 12% Camps(summer/school/break) 12% Adult/youth learn to swim 11% Youth athletic leagues 11% Youth arts/crafts classes 10% Programs for people with disabilities 10% Parent&child programs 10% Child day care 9% At-risk youth programs 9% Youth education 9% Galas,formal events 9% Youth fitness/wellness 9% Youth performing arts/dance 8% Programs with children's/senior meals 8% Teen programs 8% Preschool programs 6% Steam programming 5% eSports 2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ETC Institute(2022) Y9 Boynton Beath,FL 2022 Survey Q10a. Estimated Number of Households Who Have a Need for Recreation Programs by number of households based on an estimated 30,370 households Community special events 13,120 Adult fitness/wellness 11,935 Movies in parks 9,111 Nature programs 8,595 Temporary art exhibits 6,924 Senior classes 6,469 Cooking&nutrition classes 6,256 Volunteer programs 6,044 Adult athletic leagues 5,831 Educational lecture series 4,950 Water fitness 4,647 Athletic special events 4,525 Community meetings 4,434 Adult performing arts/dance 4,373 Adult education 3,918 Language classes 3,918 Digital media,photography,filming programs 3,705 Community trips 3,644 Before&after school programs 3,493 Camps(summer/school/break) 3,493 Adult/youth learn to swim 3,341 Youth athletic leagues 3,341 Youth arts/crafts classes 3,128 Programs for people with disabilities 3,067 Parent&child programs 2,976 Child day care 2,855 At-risk youth programs 2,703 Youth education 2,703 Galas,formal events 2,612 Youth fitness/wellness 2,612 Youth performing arts/dance 2,551 Programs with children's/senior meals 2,399 Teen programs 2,338 Preschool programs 1,883 Steam programming 1,397 eSports 577 0 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 ETC Institute(2022) 30 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q10b. How Well Households' Need For Recreation Programs Is Currently Being Met by percentage of respondents who answered"Yes"to Q10 Preschool programs 23% 23% 23% 32% _: iMr Youth athletic leagues 26% 18% 26% 29% _MEM Community meetings 23% 21% 25% 32% MOEN Child day care 21% 21% 21% 38% MUM Movies in parks 14% 27% 30% 30% ilMili Programs with children's/senior meals 22% 15% 26% 37% _AMEN Youth fitness/wellness 20% 17% 23% 40% AMMON Camps(summer/school/break) 11% 24% i 22% 43% Youth arts/crafts classes 14% 19% 4=liMici9% 47% 7 Community special events 12% 20% = 43% 25% Temporary art exhibits 13% 19% 33% 35% MN Teen programs 15% 15% ,."'""""' 27% 42% Youth performing arts/dance 11% 18% 25% 46% 1 eSports 29% 71% 1 Programs for people with disabilities 19% 7% 23% 525 x., vall Before&after school programs 10% 15% 31% 44 Youth education 14% 11% 29% 46% AMMIIMEM Adult/youth learn to swim 16% 8% 30% 46% ®NI Adult fitness/wellness 10% 14% 37% 40%—""'11.1111111111 Adult education 14% 10% 29% k 48% '= Volunteer programs 11% 11% 27% M 50% ''SMI Water fitness 10% 12% 14% 411.111. 6,;% ___—_,AMI Adult athletic leagues 13% 8% 33% JIIIIIII1 46% iliMINNIM Senior classes 9% 11% :,-- -..,: 34% 46% Adult performing arts/dance 7% 12% :11.1.11; 26% JIIIIIIIIIIIMIII 55% AMIN Athletic special events 6% 13% 33% __ 48% ---r-lis Parent&child programs 9% 9% 31% 50% 3 Community trips 11% 5% 6f%_ J Educational lecture series 10% 6% 28% _ 57% -1 Cooking&nutrition classes 6% 9% 14% All At-risk youth programs 12% 4% 39% ,; . 46% MIllIll Nature programs 8% 8% 40% 45% `M Steam programming 6% 6% 19% 9% "'I!f Language classes 5% 8% 20% 68% Galas,formal events 4% 7% 29% 61% Digital media,photography,filming programs 5% 5% 20% ,�__t: 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% -Fully Met Mostly Met r Slightly Met •Not Met ETC Institute(2022) 31 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q10c. Estimated Number of Households Whose Recreation Program Needs Are Only "Slightly Met" or "Not Met" by number of households with need based on an estimated 30,370 households Adult fitness/wellness %/// A 9,094 Community special events //%%//////%/%%//%///%////%%/%///%%/%//%O//%/%/%%%/%/%////%/%i 8,909 Nature programs , 7,306 Movies in parks //////////////////////.�//%n///.�///G, 5,376 Cooking&nutrition classes ///,/,%/%/G, 5,292 Senior classes //%////////////////////// 5,175 Temporary art exhibits /l////////////%////////%/A 4,729 Volunteer programs /////////////%i 4,678 Adult athletic leagues ////////////////U//%/. 4,589 Educational lecture series //////////////. 4,178 Athletic special events ///////////% 3,675 Water fitness ////4A 3,605 Adult performing arts/dance '//////r%A 3,543 Language classes /////%i 3,428 Digital media,photography,filming programs /////%i 3,343 Community trips '///%G 3,054 Adult education /%%/////, 2,985 Before&after school programs ///////A 2,599 Adult/youth learn to swim ////%//%/, 2,525 Community meetings ///////////, 2,519 Parent&child programs '/////////, 2,420 Galas,formal events /////// 2,332 At-risk youth programs '/////////4 2,290 Programs for people with disabilities ///A 2,276 Camps(summer/school/break) /////O% 2,263 Youth arts/crafts classes //%///, 2,083 Youth education ////// 2,027 Youth athletic leagues '/0//.O// 1,844 Youth performing arts/dance '//// 1,822 Child day care ////i 1,673 Youth fitness/wellness /O///, 1,654 Teen programs , 1,618 Programs with children's/senior meals ////// 1,509 Steam programming / 1,224 Preschool programs A. 1,026 eSports 412 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 •Not Met %/Slightly Met ETC Institute(2022) 32 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q11. Most Important Recreation Program to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Community special events F'' 34% Adult fitness/wellness _ 19% Nature programs 16% Movies in parks 14% Senior classes 11% Cooking&nutrition classes 9% Temporary art exhibits 9% Volunteer programs i 9% Adult athletic leagues 8% Water fitness 7% Adult education 7% Community meetings 7% Athletic special events 7% Camps(summer/school/break) 6% Language classes 6% Digital media,photography,filming programs 6% At-risk youth programs 5% Before&after school programs 5% Educational lecture series 5% Adult performing arts/dance 5% Programs for people with disabilities 5% Community trips 4% Adult/youth learn to swim 4% Parent&child programs AIM 4% Programs with children's/senior meals 4% Galas,formal events 3% Youth athletic leagues 3% Child day care 3% Youth fitness/wellness TPF 2% Teen programs NIL 2% Youth arts/crafts classes )fid; 2% Youth education Si 2% Steam programming E 1% Youth performing arts/dance 1% Preschool programs 'f 1% eSports 0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% IN Top choice 2nd choice E 3rd choice 10,'4th choice ETC Institute(2022) 33 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q12. Level of Support for Actions to Improve Parks and Recreation by percentage of respondents Increase safety&security measures in parks 74% 8% 16% ; Develop park app 66% 12% 20% z Development of walking&biking facilities 54% 22% 20% ''�1 Develop parks for general community recreation access¬ 37% 26% 30% I' permitted for organized sports Develop additional dog parks in City 33% 20% 31% In Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 32% 24% 34% I Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized 32% 31% 29% " sports Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums 31% 27% 33% Develop outdoor pickleball complex 23% 21% 40% 17%i Develop an extreme sports park 16% 23% 37% 24% Develop an AN/dirt bike park 16% 18% 33% 34% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I•Very Supportive ta Somewhat supportive •Not sure •Not supportive ETC Institute(2022) 34 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q13. Potential Improvements Most Important to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices(excluding"none chosen") Increase safety&security measures in parks 58% Development of walking&biking facilities 43% Develop park app 39% Develop parks for general community recreation access¬ 34% permitted for organized sports Develop additional dog parks in City 24% Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 19% Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums 18% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized 17% sports , Develop outdoor pickleball complex 11% Develop an AN/dirt bike park 4:;t;: 9% 1 Develop an extreme sports park II 7% 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% •Top choice 2nd choice a :3rd choice E4th choice ETC Institute 120221 35 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q14. Top Areas of Concern Most Important to Households by percentage of respondents who selected the iteam as one of their top 5 areas of concern Community safety/crime/violence 61% Preservation of natural areas 39% Blight 35% Homelessness and/or panhandling 31% Traffic congestion 30% Cost of healthy foods 26% Housing costs/lack of affordable housing 25% Access to healthy foods 24% Economic development 24% High quality jobs with adequate incomes/wages&benefits 24% Trash/litter 17% Community divisiveness/isolation/loneliness/anxiety&depression 15% Substance abuse/drug&alcohol use 13% Flooding 11% • Access to transportation 10% Sea level rise 10% Access to healthcare,doctors,&medicines 10% Caregiving required for family member 10% Poverty 9% Gentrification/displacement 7% Other 2% 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% ETC Institute(2022) 36 Eoyit°)Eeaft 2022 0 I e, 015. What is the MAXIMUM DISTANCE you would be willing to travel to use City of Boynton Beach COMMUNITY PARK that provide the programs and activities that are most important to you and your household? by percentage of respondents(excluding"don't know") 2 miles 3 to 5 miles 26% 41% 85% 590/ 5+miles 18% 1 mile 100% 15% ETC Institute(2022) 37 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q16. With a Budget of $100, How Would Respondents Allocate Funds for Parks and Recreation Facilities/ Capital Improvements? by average allocated per item Other Improvements/maintenance of .._ ,' Improvements/maintenance of existing parks&recreation facilities / existing indoor recreation centers $24.91 % $7.27 Development of new indoor recreation centers $8.79 Improvements/maintenance of $12.14 existing walking&biking facilities $ i..> Development of new walking&biking facilities r..r: $12.87 / Acquiring new park land Development of new/additional parks facilities in existing parks ETC Institute(2022) 38 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q17. With a Budget of $100, How Would Respondents Allocate Funds for Parks and Recreation Programs/Operations? by average allocated per item Other Additional adult athletic Increase staff to improve ,program/leagues maintenance of parks&facilities Increase frequency of $6.81 ,programs/classes and/or extended $25.93 hours of programming $8.18 7 $10.28 Additional youth athletic program/leagues • Additional adult recreation programs and/or classes (excluding athletics) $13.61 • $15.49 Additional youth recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) Additional senior recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) ETC Institute(2022) 39 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q18. What is the maximum amount of additional annual taxes would you be willing to pay to improve your local parks and recreation facilities? by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") I'm not willing to pay 34% $51-$75 per year 2% $200+per year 3% $101-$200 per year 7% $10-$25 per year 24% 1 FY` $76-$100 per year 14% $26-$50 per year 15% ETC Institute(2022) 40 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q19. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are in the following age groups? by percentage of persons in household 10-14 3% Under 5 55-64 3% 20-24 19% 4% 5-9 5% 15-19 5% 45-54 , _25-34 15% 9% sisioro. 75+ 11% 35-44 13% 65-74 13% ETC Institute(2022) 41 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q20. Respondent Age by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") 55-64 21% 35-44 19% / •F 65+ s, .. ... . 24% 45-54 19% 18-34 17% ETC Institute(2022) 42 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q20. How Respondents Identify by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") Male 50% Female 50% ETC Institute(2022) 43 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q22. Years Lived in the City of Boynton Beach by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") 0-5 20% 21-30 19% X 31+ 21% 6-10 17% s's 11-15 16-20 10% 13% ETC Institute(2022) 44 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q23. Which of the following best describes your race? by percentage of respondents Asian or AsianIndian 2.4% ' Black or African American 30.7% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2% White 57.8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 0.7% Hispanic,Spanish,or Latino/a/x 15.6% Haitian/Creole 3.1% Other 1.4% 0.0% 25.0% 50.0% 75.0% ETC Institute(2022) 45 Q24. What language do you speak at home? by percentage of respondents(excluding"not provided") Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Other 1% Creole 3% , J''.1,? t ' Spanish 50/ English_ 91% I ETC Institute(2022) 46 0 Priority Investment Rating Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Priority Investment Rating Boynton Beach, Florida The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide governments with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on parks and recreation investments. The Priority Investment Rating was developed by ETC Institute to identify the facilities and programs residents think should receive the highest priority for investment. The priority investment rating reflects the importance residents place on items(sum of top 4 choices) and the unmet needs (needs that are not met or only partly met) for each facility/program relative to the facility/program that rated the highest overall. Since decisions related to future investments should consider both the level of unmet need and the importance of facilities and programs,the PIR weights each of these components equally. The PIR reflects the sum of the Unmet Needs Rating and the Importance Rating as shown in the equation below: PIR = UNR+ IR For example, if the Unmet Needs Rating for Community Gardens were 98.9(out of 100)and the Importance Rating for Community Gardens were 21.6(out of 100),the Priority Investment Rating for the Farmer's Market would be 120.5 (out of 200). How to Analyze the Charts: • High Priority Areas are those with a PIR of at least 100. A rating of 100 or above generally indicates there is a relatively high level of unmet need and residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements in this area are likely to have a positive impact on the greatest number of households. • Medium Priority Areas are those with a PIR of 50-99. A rating in this range generally indicates there is a medium to high level of unmet need or a significant percentage of residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. • Low Priority Areas are those with a PIR below 50. A rating in this range generally indicates there is a relatively low level of unmet need and residents do not think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements may be warranted if the needs of very specialized populations are being targeted. The following pages show the Unmet Needs Rating, Importance Rating, and Priority Investment Rating for facilities and programs. ETC Institute(2022) 48 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey Unmet Needs Rating for Facility/Amenity the rating for the item with the most unmet need=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet need for each item compared to the item with the most unmet need Public beach access 100.0 Natural areas/nature parks 98.5 Community gardens 96.1 Restrooms at parks 93.1 Dog parks 70.1 Unpaved walking&hiking trails 69.6 Paved multi-purpose trails 67.2 Indoor nature center 66.2 Sidewalks 64.5 Canoe/Kayak launches 61.6 Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 61.5 Indoor fitness equipment 60.9 Community parks(20+acres) 56.0 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 50.9 Splash pad/spray ground 49.1 Multi-generational center 47.2 Senior center 47.2 Outdoor amphitheater 45.5 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 43.0 Outdoor pool 42.4 Mini-parks(less than an acre) 41.0 Transportation to parks 40.0 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 36.6 Pickleball courts 36.1 Mountain bike 35.7 Indoor gymnasium 32.3 Teen center 27.9 Sand volleyball 25.6 Skate park 25.3 Motorized boat ramps 23.7 Bocce court 21.5 Disc golf 20.3 Basketball courts 19.9 Tennis courts 19.1 Baseball/softball fields 16.8 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 15.9 Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 6.2 Cricket fields 2.6 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 ETC Institute(2022) 49 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Importance Rating for Facility/Amenity the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of importance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important Public beach access e Natural areas/nature parks 81.5 Dog parks 65.3 Community gardens 45.5 0Outdoor amphitheater 44.8 Community parks(20+acres) 44.4 Restrooms at parks 37.7 Canoe/Kayak launches 37.7 Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 35.7 Unpaved walking&hiking trails 34.7 Senior center 29.3 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 29.0 Pickleball courts 29.0 Indoor fitness equipment 27.3 Paved multi-purpose trails 25.6 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 23.9 Motorized boat ramps 22.9 Indoor nature center 22.6 Sidewalks 19.9 Outdoor pool 19.5 Splash pad/spray ground 18.5 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 17.8 Mini-parks(less than an acre) 17.8 Multi-generational center 16.5 Baseball/softball fields 15.5 Mountain bike 15.2 Basketball courts 14.5 Indoor gymnasium 12.8 Disc golf 9.8 Tennis courts 8.8 Transportation to parks 7.1 Bocce court 7.1 Sand volleyball 5.4 Skate park 5.4 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 3.4 Teen center 2.0 Cricket fields 0.7 Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 0.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 ETC Institute(2022) 50 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey Top Priorities for Investment for Facility/Amenity Based on Priority Investment Rating Public beach access 200 Natural areas/nature parks _.__ _ s ,. 180 Community gardens 142 Dog parks 135 High Priority Restrooms at parks 131 Unpaved walking&hiking trails104 (100+) Community parks(20+acres) 100 Canoe/Kayak launches 99 Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 97 Paved multi-purpose trails 93 Outdoor amphitheater 90 Indoor nature center 89 Indoor fitness equipment 88 Sidewalks 84 Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 80 Medium Priority Senior center 76 50-99 Splash pad/spray ground 68 Pickleball courts 65 Multi-generational center 64 Outdoor pool 62 Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 61 Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 61 Mini-parks(less than an acre) 59 Mountain bike • 51 Transportation to parks 47 Motorized boat ramps 47 Indoor gymnasium 45 Basketball courts 34 Baseball/softball fields 32 Sand volleyball - 31 Low Priority (0-50) Skate park 31 Disc golf 30 Teen center 30 Bocce court 29 Tennis courts 28 Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 19 Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts MI 6 Cricket fields 3 0 50 100 150 200 ETC Institute(2022) 51 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Unmet Needs Rating for Recreation Programs the rating for the item with the most unmet need=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet need for each item compared to the item with the most unmet need Adult fitness/wellness 100.0 Community special events 98.0 Nature programs 80.3 Movies in parks 59.1 Cooking&nutrition classes 58.2 Senior classes 56.9 Temporary art exhibits 52.0 Volunteer programs 51.4 Adult athletic leagues 50.5 Educational lecture series 45.9 Athletic special events 40.4 Water fitness 39.6 Adult performing arts/dance 38.9 Language classes 37.7 Digital media,photography,filming programs 36.7 Community trips 33.6 Adult education 32.8 Before&after school programs 28.6 Adult/youth learn to swim 27.8 Community meetings 27.7 Parent&child programs 26.6 Galas,formal events 25.6 At-risk youth programs 25.2 Programs for people with disabilities 25.0 Camps(summer/school/break) 24.9 Youth arts/crafts classes 22.9 Youth education 22.3 Youth athletic leagues 20.3 Youth performing arts/dance 20.0 Child day care 18.4 Youth fitness/wellness 18.2 Teen programs 17.8 Programs with children's/senior meals 16.6 Steam programming 13.5 .1 Preschool programs 11.3 eSports 4.5 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 ETC Institute(2022) 52 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey Importance Rating for Recreation Programs the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of importance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important Community special events 100.0 Adult fitness/wellness 57.7 Nature programs 48.8 Movies in parks 40.5 Senior classes 33.6 Cooking&nutrition classes 27.4 Temporary art exhibits 26.5 Volunteer programs 25.3 Adult athletic leagues 22.9 Water fitness 21.4 Adult education 19.9 Community meetings 19.9 Athletic special events 19.3 Camps(summer/school/break) 17.9 Language classes 17.3 Digital media,photography,filming programs 16.7 At-risk youth programs 15.8 Before&after school programs 15.2 Educational lecture series 14.3 Adult performing arts/dance 14.3 Programs for people with disabilities 13.4 Community trips 12.2 Adult/youth learn to swim 12.2 Parent&child programs 11.3 Programs with children's/senior meals 11.0 Galas,formal events 10.1 Youth athletic leagues 9.2 Child day care 8.0 Youth fitness/wellness 6.5 Teen programs 6.5 Youth arts/crafts classes 6.0 Youth education 4.8 Steam programming 3.3 Youth performing arts/dance 2.1 Preschool programs 1.8 eSports 1.2 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 ETC Institute(2022) 53 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Top Priorities for Investment for Recreation Programs Based on the Priority Investment Rating Community special events 198 Adult fitness/wellness 158 Nature programs 100 129 High Priority(100+1 Movies in parks Senior classes 91 Cooking&nutrition classes 86 Temporary art exhibits 78 Volunteer programs 77 Adult athletic leagues 73 Water fitness 61 Medium Priority Educational lecture series 60 (50-99) Athletic special events 60 Language classes 55 Digital media,photography,filming programs 53 Adult performing arts/dance 53 Adult education 53 Community meetings 48 Community trips 46 Before&after school programs 44 Camps(summer/school/break) 43 At-risk youth programs 41 Adult/youth learn to swim 40 Programs for people with disabilities 38 Parent&child programs 38 Galas,formal events 36 Youth athletic leagues 30 Youth arts/crafts classes 29 Low Priority (0-50) Programs with children's/senior meals 28 Youth education 27 Child day care 26 Youth fitness/wellness 25 Teen programs 24 Youth performing arts/dance 22 Steam programming 17 Preschool programs 11111P 13 eSports i 6 0 50 100 150 200 ETC Institute(2022) 54 4 Benchmarks Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey BenchmarksNational Note: The benchmarking data contained in this report is protected intellectual property. Any reproduction of the benchmarking information in this report by persons or organizations not directly affiliated with the City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation is not authorized without written consent from ETC Institute. ETC Institute(2022) Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Usage of Recreation Facilities and Programs by percentage of respondents who indicated they had used facilities/programs in the past year •City of Boynton Beach(2022) National Average 76% Had used facilities 76% 21% Had participated in programs 32% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ETC Institute(2022) 57 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey Rating Quality of Parks by percentage of respondents City of Boynton Beach (2022) ! National Average 35% Rated "Excellent" 27% 83% Rated "Excellent" or "Good" 80% j 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ETC Institute(2022) 58 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Rating Quality of Recreation Programs by percentage of respondents NI City of Boynton Beach (2022) National Average 38% Rated "Excellent" 23% 85% Rated "Excellent" or"Good" 79% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ETC Institute(2022) 59 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Barriers to Parks, Trails, Facilities, or Programs Use by%of respondents •City of Boynton Beach(2022) 17 National Average I do not know what programs are being offered 27% 33% Lack of parking 7% 19% I do not know locations of parks 188 I do not know location of facilities 13%15r Facilities are not well maintained 9% 13% Security is insufficient 10%1Z� Parks are not well maintained 12% Fees are too expensive 1213% I use facilities in other cities 111% 1% We are too busy 9% 28% Facilities do not have right equipment 1111M 7% 9% Programs I am interested in are not offered 1111111. 5% 16% Too far from residence IMMI. S% 12% Personal Disability 5% 8% Facility operating hours are not convenient MI. 4% 8% Lack of quality programs M 4% 9% Poor customer service by staff 11a Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities MM. 34 We are not interested 15% Lack of transportation M 33% Program times are not convenient Min 3% 16% Use facilities/programs of other organizations --3�° 10% Registration for programs is difficult 11111. 23% Use services of other agencies 1.-1% 9% Waiting list/programs were full IM1% 15% 0% 10% 20% 30% ETC Institute(2022) 63 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Overall Satisfaction With Recreation Facilities/ Programs by%of respondents who rated their satisfaction with the item as either"satisfied"or"very satisfied" City of Boynton Beach(2022) National Average 59% Overall maintenance of parks 78% 54% Walking and biking trails 65% 52% Adult athletic and recreation programs 52% 52% Outdoor athletic fields 65% 51% Number of parks 71% 50% Ease of registering for recreation programs 61% Outdoor swimming pools/aquatic facilities 41% 56% 41% Facilities for indoor recreation programs/classes 64% 60% Youth athletic and recreation programs 58% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% ETC Institute(2022) fi1 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Ways Households Learn about Recreation Programs, Activities, and Events by percentage of respondents IM City of Boynton Beach(2022) LiNational Average City website 28% 349'0 Word of mouth 27% 45% 26% Facebook 36% Signage at parks or recreation 21% facilities/visited a facility 10% 16% Parks and Recreation Program Guide 40% Flyers 15% 19% Email notifications 14% 17% Newspapers 8% — — 30% Nextdoor 7% 2% Instagram 5% 3% From schools,churches,or other non-profit _ 4% organizations in your community _ j 12% From health clubs,gyms or other private 12% sector organizations in your community 9% Twitter • 1% 12% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ETC Institute(2022) Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Respondents with Need for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Amenities by percentage of respondents •City of Boynton Beach(2022) 7 National Average Natural areas/nature parks 47%so% Community Gardens 29% 33% Neighborhood parks % 49% Outdoor Amphitheater 29%32% Community Parks _ 31% 47% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 31% l 46% Dog parks 28°3yo% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 2PA 51% Paved multi-purpose trails l 64% Senior center z4% zsi° Indoor fitness equipment 24% 44% Indoor nature center 23% 47% Playgrounds 19% 38% Multi-generational center 18% 31% 18%Outdoor pool 37% Pickleball courts 17% 12% Splash pad/spray ground 17% 25% Indoor gymnasium 14% 27% Motorized boat ramps 13% 29% Mountain Bike Trails 12% 21% Tennis courts 11111 12% 20% Baseball/softball fields M.111111 12% 17% Skate park 9%10% Disc golf 7% 13% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields 1.111 7% i 19% 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% ETC Institute(2022) 63 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Respondents with Need for Recreation Programs by percentage of respondents IN City of Boynton Beach(2022) —National Average Community spevial events 37% 43% Adult fitness/wellness 39% 46% 28% Nature programs 29% Senior classes 21% 27% Adult athletic leagues 993 22% Adult performing arts/dance 14% 22% Adult education 13% 25% Community trips 12% -.--_ o 18/o Before&after school programs 12% 15% _ 15/0 Camps 12% 18% Adult/youth learn to swim 11% — o 22/o Programs for people with disabilities 10% 11/o Youth performing arts/dance 8% 16% 8% Teen programs 14% 111 Preschool programs 6% 12% Esports MI 2%— 6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% ETC Institute(2022) 64 0 Tabular Data Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q1. Have you or other members of your household visited any City of Boynton Beach parks and recreation facilities operated by the City of Boynton Beach during the past year? Q1. Have you visited any City parks& recreation facilities during past year Number Percent Yes 315 75.5 % No 102 24.5% Total 417 100.0% Ql b. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the parks that you and members of your household have visited? Q 1 b. How would you rate overall quality of parks you have visited Number Percent Excellent 107 34.0 % Good 149 47.3 % Fair 46 14.6% Poor 7 2.2% Not provided 6 1.9% Total 315 100.0% WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED" (Mb. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the parks that you and members of your household have visited? (without "not provided") Q 1 b. How would you rate overall quality of parks you have visited Number Percent Excellent 107 34.6% Good 149 48.2% Fair 46 14.9% Poor 7 2.3 % Total 309 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 66 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 02. Please CHECK ALL the reasons that have discouraged you or other members of your household from using City of Boynton Beach parks,trails,facilities, or programs more often during the past 12 months. Q2.All the reasons that have discouraged your household from using City parks,trails, facilities,or programs more often Number Percent Facilities are not well maintained 52 12.5% Facilities do not have right equipment 28 6.7% Facility operating hours are not convenient 16 3.8% Fees are too expensive 48 11.5 % I do not know locations of facilities 64 15.3 % I do not know locations of parks 73 17.5% I use facilities in other cities 45 10.8% Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities 14 3.4% Personal disability 19 4.6% I do not know what programs are being offered 111 26.6% I use facilities/programs of other organizations 11 2.6% I use services of other agencies 6 1.4% Lack of parking 80 19.2% Lack of transportation 11 2.6% Lack of quality programs 15 3.6% Parks are not well maintained 49 11.8% Poor customer service by staff 15 3.6% Program times are not convenient 11 2.6% Programs I am interested in are not offered 22 5.3 % Registration for programs is difficult 10 2.4% Security is insufficient 49 11.8% Too far from residence 19 4.6% Waiting list/programs are full 6 1.4% We are not interested 14 3.4% We are too busy 37 8.9% Other 37 8.9 Total 862 ETC Institute(2022) 67 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q3. Please rate how satisfied you are with the parks and recreation facilities listed below. (N=417) Very Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know Q3-1. Mini parks-Less than 1 Acre(e.g., Dewey Park, Heritage Park, Kiwanis/ Sierra Park, Veterans Memorial Park) 9.4% 20.4% 12.5% 3.4% 1.2% 53.2% Q3-2. Neighborhood parks-5- 10 Acres(e.g., Betty Thomas Park, Forest Hills Park, Meadows Park, Pence Park) 6.7% 18.0% 13.2% 5.3% 1.9% 54.9% Q3-3. Large multi-use community parks-20+Acres (e.g., Barrier Free Park, Ezell Hester,Jr. Park, Wilson Park) 11.5% 18.9% 13.4% 3.4% 1.2% 51.6% Q3-4. Dog parks 5.8% 10.6% 11.8% 5.3% 2.6% 64.0% Q3-5. Walking&biking trails 7.0% 20.4% 15.8% 5.8% 1.4% 49.6% Q3-6. Outdoor athletic fields (i.e., baseball,soccer,& football) 6.2% 14.4% 15.1% 2.9% 1.4% 60.0% Q3-7. Outdoor courts(i.e., basketball, volleyball,tennis, pickleball) 6.7% 13.9% 13.9% 5.8% 1.9% 57.8% Q3-8.Outdoor swimming pools/aquatic facilities 3.4% 7.9% 9.6% 4.6% 1.9% 72.7% Q3-9. Picnic shelters 4.6% 19.9% 13.7% 8.2% 3.1% 50.6% Q3-10. Playgrounds 7.0% 17.0% 13.7% 6.5% 2.4% 53.5% Q3-11. Gyms(with indoor volleyball, basketball,etc.) 3.1% 7.0% 9.6% 2.4% 1.4% 76.5% Q3-12. Fitness facilities(i.e., cardio,weights) 2.9% 6.0% 10.8% 2.6% 1.9% 75.8% Q3-13. Facilities for indoor recreation program &classes 3.8% 7.0% 11.0% 3.6% 1.0% 73.6% Q3-14. Overall maintenance of parks 10.6% 30.9% 18.7% 7.4% 2.6% 29.7% Q3-15.Number of parks 9.8% 22.3% 16.1% 11.0% 3.6% 37.2% ETC Institute(2022) 68 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW" 03.Please rate how satisfied you are with the parks and recreation facilities listed below. (without "don't know") (N=417) Very Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Q3-1.Mini parks-Less than 1 Acre(e.g., Dewey Park,Heritage Park,Kiwanis/ Sierra Park,Veterans Memorial Park) 20.0% 43.6% 26.7% 7.2% 2.6% Q3-2.Neighborhood parks-5-10 Acres (e.g.,Betty Thomas Park,Forest Hills Park,Meadows Park,Pence Park) 14.9% 39.9% 29.3% 11.7% 4.3% I I Q3-3.Large multi-use community parks- 20+Acres(e.g.,Barrier Free Park,Ezell Hester,Jr.Park, Wilson Park) 23.8% 39.1% 27.7% 6.9% 2.5% Q3-4.Dog parks 16.0% 29.3% 32.7% 14.7% 7.3% Q3-5. Walking&biking trails 13.8% 40.5% 31.4% 11.4% 2.9% Q3-6.Outdoor athletic fields(i.e., baseball,soccer,&football) 15.6% 35.9% 37.7% 7.2% 3.6% Q3-7.Outdoor courts(i.e.,basketball, volleyball,tennis,pickleball) 15.9% 33.0% 33.0% 13.6% 4.5% Q3-8.Outdoor swimming pools/aquatic facilities 12.3% 28.9% 35.1% 16.7% 7.0% Q3-9. Picnic shelters 9.2% 40.3% 27.7% 16.5% 6.3% Q3-10.Playgrounds 14.9% 36.6% 29.4% 13.9% 5.2% Q3-11.Gyms(with indoor volleyball, basketball,etc.) 13.3% 29.6% 40.8% 10.2% 6.1% Q3-12.Fitness facilities(i.e.,cardio, weights) 11.9% 24.8% 44.6% 10.9% 7.9% Q3-13. Facilities for indoor recreation program&classes 14.5% 26.4% 41.8% 13.6% 3.6% Q3-14.Overall maintenance of parks 15.0% 44.0% 26.6% 10.6% 3.8% Q3-15.Number of parks 15.6% 35.5% 25.6% 17.6% 5.7% ETC Institute(2022) 69 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 05. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreation programs provided by the City of Boynton Beach during the past year? Q5. Have you participated in any recreation programs during past year Number Percent ' Yes 87 20.9% No 330 79.1 % Total 417 100.0% Q5a. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the programs that you and members of your household have participated in? Q5a. How would you rate overall quality of programs your household has participated in Number Percent Excellent 33 37.9% Good 41 47.1 % Fair 12 13.8% Poor 1 1.1 % Total 87 100.0% 05b. Please rate how satisfied you are with the recreation programs listed below. (N=87) Very Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Don't know Q5b-1. Youth athletic& recreation programs 16.1% 19.5% 20.7% 2.3% 1.1% 40.2% Q5b-2. Adult athletic& recreation programs 14.9% 14.9% 18.4% 6.9% 2.3% 42.5% Q5b-3. Senior recreation programs 10.3% 14.9% 13.8% 6.9% 2.3% 51.7% Q5b-4. Special events sponsored by local governments in your community 16.1% 33.3% 13.8% 8.0% 3.4% 25.3% Q5b-5. Ease of registering for recreation programs 12.6% 20.7% 20.7% 9.2% 3.4% 33.3% Q5b-6. Fees charged for recreation programs 10.3% 20.7% 31.0% 6.9% 6.9% 24.1% Q5b-7.Aquatics programs 4.6% 8.0% 23.0% 5.7% 1.1% 57.5% Q5b-8. Overall quality of recreation programs 6.9% 37.9% 23.0% 2.3% 2.3% 27.6% Q5b-9. Cultural art programs 10.3% 23.0% 14.9% 8.0% 5.7% 37.9% ETC Institute(2022) 70 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey WITHOUT "DON'T KNOW" Q5b. Please rate how satisfied you are with the recreation programs listed below. (without "don't know") (N=87) Very Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied dissatisfied Q5b-1. Youth athletic&recreation programs 26.9% 32.7% 34.6% 3.8% 1.9% Q5b-2. Adult athletic& recreation programs 26.0% 26.0% 32.0% 12.0% 4.0% i Q5b-3. Senior recreation programs 21.4% 31.0% 28.6% 14.3% 4.8% Q5b-4. Special events sponsored by local governments in your community 21.5% 44.6% 18.5% 10.8% 4.6% Q5b-5. Ease of registering for recreation programs 19.0% 31.0% 31.0% 13.8% 5.2% Q5b-6. Fees charged for recreation programs 13.6% 27.3% 40.9% 9.1% 9.1% Q5b-7.Aquatics programs 10.8% 18.9% 54.1% 13.5% 2.7% Q5b-8. Overall quality of recreation programs 9.5% 52.4% 31.7% 3.2% 3.2% Q5b-9. Cultural art programs 16.7% 37.0% 24.1% 13.0% 9.3% Q6. How do you learn about the programs,activities, and special events that are offered by the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department? Q6. How do you learn about programs.activities, & special events Number Percent City of Boynton Beach website 118 28.3 % Fun Fare Parks& Recreation/Program Guide(print) 67 16.1 % Newspapers 35 8.4 % Flyers 64 15.3 % Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 112 26.9% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 86 20.6% Social media-Facebook 110 26.4 % Social media-Twitter 6 1.4 % Social media-Nextdoor 28 6.7% Social media-Instagram 19 4.6% From schools,churches, or other non-profit organizations in the community 16 3.8 % From health clubs,gyms or other private sector organizations in the community 9 2.2% Email notifications 58 13.9% Digital marquee 22 5.3 % By visiting/attending the park 61 14.6 % Other 17 4.1 % Total 828 ETC Institute(2022) 71 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 07. What are your most preferred ways of learning about City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department programs,activities,and special events? 07.Top choice Number Percent City of Boynton Beach website 58 13.9% Fun Fare Parks&Recreation/Program Guide(print) 51 12.2% Newspapers 9 2.2% Flyers 41 9.8% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 14 3.4% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 20 4.8% Social media-Facebook 78 18.7% Social media-Twitter 2 0.5% Social media-Nextdoor 8 1.9% Social media-Instagram 8 1.9% From schools,churches,or other non-profit organizations in the community 1 0.2% From health clubs,gyms or other private sector organizations in the community 1 0.2% Email notifications 66 15.8% Digital marquee 3 0.7% By visiting/attending the park 2 0.5% None chosen 55 13.2% Total 417 100.0% 07.What are your most preferred ways of learning about City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department programs,activities,and special events? 07.2nd choice Number Percent City of Boynton Beach website 59 14.1 % Fun Fare Parks&Recreation/Program Guide(print) 27 6.5% Newspapers 9 2.2% Flyers 21 5.0% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 17 4.1 % Signage at parks or recreation facilities 40 9.6% Social media-Facebook 51 12.2% Social media-Twitter 2 0.5 % Social media-Nextdoor 11 2.6% Social media-Instagram 12 2.9% From schools,churches,or other non-profit organizations in the community 3 0.7% From health clubs,gyms or other private sector organizations in the community 1 0.2% Email notifications 42 10.1 % Digital marquee 6 1.4% By visiting/attending the park 10 2.4% None chosen 106 25.4% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 72 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey 07. What are your most preferred ways of learning about City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department programs, activities, and special events? 07. 3rd choice Number Percent City of Boynton Beach website 28 6.7% Fun Fare Parks& Recreation/Program Guide(print) 21 5.0% Newspapers 9 2.2% Flyers 20 4.8% Word of mouth(friends& neighbors) 22 5.3 % Signage at parks or recreation facilities 23 5.5% Social media-Facebook 27 6.5 % Social media-Twitter 3 0.7% Social media-Nextdoor 18 4.3% Social media-Instagram 16 3.8% From schools,churches,or other non-profit organizations in the community 10 2.4% From health clubs, gyms or other private sector organizations in the community 1 0.2% Email notifications 32 7.7% Digital marquee 7 1.7 % By visiting/attending the park 20 4.8 % None chosen 160 38.4 % Total 417 100.0% raMMIEEM 07. What are your most preferred ways of learning about City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department programs,activities,and special events? (top 3) Q7. Top choice Number Percent City of Boynton Beach website 145 34.8% Fun Fare Parks& Recreation/Program Guide(print) 99 23.7% Newspapers 27 6.5 % Flyers 82 19.7% Word of mouth(friends&neighbors) 53 12.7% Signage at parks or recreation facilities 83 19.9% Social media-Facebook 156 37.4 % Social media-Twitter 7 1.7 % Social media-Nextdoor 37 8.9% Social media-lnstagram 36 8.6% From schools, churches,or other non-profit organizations in the community 14 3.4% From health clubs,gyms or other private sector organizations in the community 3 0.7% Email notifications 140 33.6% Digital marquee 16 3.8% By visiting/attending the park 32 7.7% None chosen 55 13.2 % Total 985 ETC Institute(2022) 73 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 08.Please indicate if you or any member of your household has a need for each of the parks and recreational facilities/amenities listed below. (N=417) Yes No Q8-1. Baseball/softball fields 11.5% 88.5% Q8-2.Basketball courts 12.5% 87.5% Q8-3.Bocce court 7.7% 92.3% Q8-4.Canoe/Kayak launches 24.7% 75.3% Q8-5.Community gardens 33.1% 66.9% Q8-6. Community parks(20+acres) 31.2% 68.8% Q8-7.Cricket fields 1.2% 98.8% Q8-8.Disc golf 7.2% 92.8% Q8-9. Dog parks 30.0% 70.0% Q8-10. Indoor fitness equipment(i.e., free weights,machines) 23.7% 76.3% Q8-11. Indoor gymnasium 14.1% 85.9% Q8-12. Indoor nature center 23.3% 76.7% Q8-13.Mini-parks(less than an acre) 21.6% 78.4% Q8-14.Motorized boat ramps 12.7% 87.3% Q8-15.Mountain bike 12.2% 87.8% Q8-16.Multi-generational center (community center of all ages) 18.2% 81.8% Q8-17.Natural areas/nature parks 47.0% 53.0% Q8-18.Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 32.1% 67.9% Q8-19.Outdoor amphitheater 31.9% 68.1% Q8-20.Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 20.4% 79.6% Q8-21.Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 3.1% 96.9% ETC Institute(2022) 74 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 08. Please indicate if you or any member of your household has a need for each of the parks and recreational facilities/amenities listed below. Yes No Q8-22. Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 31.2% 68.8% Q8-23. Outdoor pool 17.7% 82.3% Q8-24. Paved multi-purpose trails 28.1% 71.9% Q8-25. Pickleball courts 17.3% 82.7% Q8-26. Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 18.7% 81.3% Q8-27. Public beach access 54.7% 45.3% Q8-28. Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e.,soccer, football) 6.5% 93.5% Q8-29. Restrooms at parks 54.9% 45.1% Q8-30. Sand volleyball 9.8% 90.2% Q8-31. Senior center 24.2% 75.8% Q8-32. Sidewalks 31.9% 68.1% Q8-33. Skate park 8.9% 91.1% Q8-34. Splash pad/spray ground 16.8% 83.2% Q8-35. Teen center 8.9% 91.1% Q8-36. Tennis courts 11.8% 88.2% Q8-37. Transportation to parks(i.e., public transit,service stops) 11.8% 88.2% Q8-38. Unpaved walking& hiking trails 28.3% 71.7% Q8-39. Other 3.8% 96.2% ETC Institute(2022) 75 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q8. If"Yes," please rate how well your need for facilities/amenities of this type is being met using a scale of I to 4,where 4 means needs are "Fully Met" and 1 means needs are "Not Met." (N=374) Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met Q8-1. Baseball/softball fields 28.9% 31.1% 24.4% 15.6% Q8-2. Basketball courts 28.3% 28.3% 26.1% 17.4% Q8-3.Bocce court 9.5% 14.3% 23.8% 52.4% Q8-4.Canoe/Kayak launches 5.5% 26.4% 42.9% 25.3% Q8-5. Community gardens 5.2% 15.5% 21.6% 57.8% Q8-6.Community parks(20+acres) 19.0% 31.9% 31.0% 18.1% Q8-7.Cricket fields 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 60.0% Q8-8.Disc golf 4.5% 18.2% 27.3% 50.0% Q8-9.Dog parks 16.2% 19.8% 33.3% 30.6% Q8-10.Indoor fitness equipment(i.e., free weights,machines) 11.1% 18.5% 22.2% 48.1% Q8-11. Indoor gymnasium 25.5% 11.8% 19.6% 43.1% Q8-12. Indoor nature center 12.9% 9.4% 16.5% 61.2% Q8-13.Mini-parks(less than an acre) 21.5% 26.6% 32.9% 19.0% Q8-14. Motorized boat ramps 13.7% 35.3% 29.4% 21.6% Q8-15.Mountain bike 8.9% 11.1% 24.4% 55.6% Q8-16. Multi-generational center (community center of all ages) 9.7% 19.4% 24.2% 46.8% Q8-17.Natural areas/nature parks 17.5% 25.1% 38.6% 18.7% Q8-18.Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 23.8% 23.8% 34.4% 18.0% Q8-19.Outdoor amphitheater 33.1% 28.0% 14.4% 24.6% Q8-20.Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 24.7% 17.8% 28.8% 28.8% Q8-21.Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts 18.2% 27.3% 27.3% 27.3% ETC Institute(2022) 76 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q8. If"Yes," please rate how well your need for facilities/amenities of this type is being met using a scale of 1 to 4,where 4 means needs are "Fully Met" and 1 means needs are "Not Met." Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met Q8-22. Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 19.6% 35.7% 32.1% 12.5% Q8-23. Outdoor pool 15.5% 19.0% 29.3% 36.2% Q8-24. Paved multi-purpose trails 15.8% 18.8% 34.7% 30.7% Q8-25. Pickleball courts 16.9% 26.2% 26.2% 30.8% Q8-26. Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 27.5% 18.8% 34.8% 18.8% Q8-27. Public beach access 22.2% 27.8% 30.3% 19.7% Q8-28. Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e.,soccer, football) 4.8% 28.6% 52.4% 14.3% Q8-29. Restrooms at parks 24.7% 28.9% 33.5% 12.9% Q8-30. Sand volleyball 11.4% 17.1% 25.7% 45.7% Q8-31. Senior center 27.3% 19.5% 28.6% 24.7% Q8-32. Sidewalks 23.2% 21.4% 35.7% 19.6% 1 Q8-33. Skate park 18.5% 3.7% 33.3% 44.4% Q8-34. Splash pad/spray ground 6.7% 13.3% 33.3% 46.7% Q8-35. Teen center 10.7% 3.6% 35.7% 50.0% Q8-36. Tennis courts 20.9% 34.9% 27.9% 16.3% 1 Q8-37. Transportation to parks(i.e., public transit, service stops) 7.1% 0.0% 35.7% 57.1% Q8-38. Unpaved walking& hiking trails 12.1% 20.6% 43.0% 24.3% Q8-39. Other 7.1% 14.3% 7.1% 71.4% ETC Institute(2022) 77 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 08-39. Other 08-39. Other Number Percent A revived downtown, similar to Delray Beach 1 6.3 % Handball 1 6.3 % Pickleball 1 6.3 % More small water parks east of 195 1 6.3 % Boat ramp 1 6.3 % Running paths 1 6.3 % Yoga/dance at the beach and dogs allowed to go to the beach 1 6.3 % Bowlinig alley 1 6.3 % Bus shelters 1 6.3 % Archery 1 6.3 % Restrooms at dog park 1 6.3 % ATV park, or one day a month an ATV day at the park for paved areas 1 6.3 % Shaded playground 1 6.3 % Speed bumps 1 6.3 % Skate park 1 6.3 % Disc golf course and beach volleyball courts would be great 1 6.3 % Total 16 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 78 Boynton Beach, FL 2022 Survey 09.Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 8 are NiOST IMPORTANT to your household? 09. Toa choice Number Percent Baseball/softball fields 9 2.2% Basketball courts 7 1.7% Bocce court 3 0.7% Canoe/Kayak launches 11 2.6% Community gardens 18 4.3 % Community parks(20+acres) 13 3.1 % 1 Disc golf 3 0.7% Dog parks 31 7,4% Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights,machines) 14 3.4% Indoor gymnasium 5 1.2% Indoor nature center 8 1,9% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 9 2.2% Motorized boat ramps 16 3.8% Mountain bike 3 0.7% Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) 4 1.0% Natural areas/nature parks 26 6.2% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 9 2.2% Outdoor amphitheater 12 2.9% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 5 1.2% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 5 1.2% Outdoor pool 8 1.9% Paved multi-purpose trails 3 0.7% Pickleball courts 11 2.6% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 11 2.6% Public beach access 45 10.8% Restrooms at parks 8 1.9% Sand volleyball 1 0.2% Senior center 13 3.1 % Sidewalks 6 1.4% Skate park 1 0.2% Splash pad/spray ground 6 1.4% Teen center 1 0.2% Tennis courts 5 1.2% Transportation to parks(i.e.,public transit, service stops) 1 0.2% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 10 2.4% None chosen 76 18.2% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 79 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q9.Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 09.2nd choice Number Percent Baseball/softball fields 3 0.7% Basketball courts 6 1.4% Bocce court 3 0.7% Canoe/Kayak launches 18 4.3 % Community gardens 9 2.2% Community parks(20+acres) 20 4.8% Disc golf 4 1.0% Dog parks 25 6.0% Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights,machines) 6 1.4% Indoor gymnasium 6 1.4% Indoor nature center 7 1.7% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 8 1.9% Motorized boat ramps 4 1.0% Mountain bike 8 1.9% Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) 7 1.7% Natural areas/nature parks 29 7.0% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 14 3.4% Outdoor amphitheater 14 3.4% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 5 1.2% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 11 2.6% Outdoor pool 5 1.2% Paved multi-purpose trails 11 2.6% Pickleball courts 10 2.4% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 6 1.4% Public beach access 30 7.2% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e.,soccer, football) 2 0.5% Restrooms at parks 15 3.6% Sand volleyball 2 0.5% Senior center 4 1.0% Sidewalks 1 0.2% Skate park 2 0.5 % Splash pad/spray ground 4 1.0% Teen center 1 0.2% Tennis courts 1 0.2% Transportation to parks(i.e.,public transit,service stops) 5 1.2% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 5 1.2% None chosen 106 25.4% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 80 1 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 09. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 09. 3rd choice Number Percent Baseball/softball fields 3 0,7% Basketball courts 2 0.5% Bocce court 2 0.5 % Canoe/Kayak launches 11 2.6% Community gardens 20 4.8% Community parks(20+acres) 15 3.6% Disc golf 3 0.7% Dog parks 12 2.9% Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights,machines) 8 1.9% Indoor gymnasium 4 1.0% Indoor nature center 6 1.4% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 1 0.2% Motorized boat ramps 4 1.0% Mountain bike 2 0.5% Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) 2 0.5% Natural areas/nature parks 36 8.6% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 11 2.6% Outdoor amphitheater 12 2.9% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 4 1.0% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 11 2.6% Outdoor pool 4 1.0% Paved multi-purpose trails 10 2.4% Pickleball courts 9 2.2% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 7 1.7% Public beach access 33 7.9% Restrooms at parks 6 1.4% Sand volleyball 1 0.2% Senior center 12 2.9% Sidewalks 13 3.1 % Skate park 1 0.2% Splash pad/spray ground 8 1,9 Tennis courts 3 0.7% Transportation to parks(i.e.,public transit,service stops) 2 0.5 % Unpaved walking&hiking trails 11 2.6% None chosen 128 30.7% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 81 Boynton Beach. FL 2022 Survey Q9. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 09.4th choice Number Percent Baseball/softball fields 4 1.0% Basketball courts 3 0.7% Bocce court 1 0.2% Canoe/Kayak launches 7 1.7% Community gardens 9 2.2% Community parks(20+acres) 7 1.7% Cricket fields 1 0.2% Disc golf 2 0.5 % Dog parks 13 3.1 % Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights,machines) 6 1.4% Indoor gymnasium 1 0.2% Indoor nature center 7 1.7% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 4 1.0% Motorized boat ramps 4 1.0% Mountain bike 6 1.4% Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) 7 1.7% Natural areas/nature parks 10 2.4% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 10 2.4% Outdoor amphitheater 17 4.1 % Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 8 1.9% Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 9 2.2% Outdoor pool 7 1.7% Paved multi-purpose trails 8 1.9% Pickleball courts 6 1.4% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 6 1.4% Public beach access 16 3.8% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e.,soccer, football) 2 0.5% Restrooms at parks 18 4.3 % Sand volleyball 3 0.7% Senior center 7 1.7% Sidewalks 5 1.2% Skate park 3 0.7% Splash pad/spray ground 5 1.2% Teen center 1 0.2% Tennis courts 2 0.5% Transportation to parks(i.e.,public transit,service stops) 1 0.2% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 17 4.1 % None chosen 174 41.7% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 82 Boynton Beach, FL 2022 Survey ISIMMEEZ 09.Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?(toe 4) 09.Top choice Number Percent Baseball/softball fields 19 4.6% Basketball courts 18 4.3 % Bocce court 9 2.2% Canoe/Kayak launches 47 11.3 % Community gardens 56 13.4% Community parks(20+acres) 55 13.2% Cricket fields 1 0.2% Disc golf 12 2.9% Dog parks 81 19.4% Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights,machines) 34 8.2% Indoor gymnasium 16 3.8% Indoor nature center 28 6.7% Mini-parks(less than an acre) 22 5.3 % Motorized boat ramps 28 6.7% Mountain bike 19 4.6% Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) 20 4.8% Natural areas/nature parks 101 24.2% Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) 44 10.6% Outdoor amphitheater 55 13.2% Outdoor fitness/fitness zones 22 5.3 % Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions 36 8.6% Outdoor pool 24 5.8% Paved multi-purpose trails 32 7.7% Pickleball courts 36 8.6% Playground/adventure/discovery playgrounds 30 7.2% Public beach access 124 29.7% Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e.,soccer, football) 4 1.0% Restrooms at parks 47 11.3% Sand volleyball 7 1.7% Senior center 36 8.6% Sidewalks 25 6.0% Skate park 7 1.7% Splash pad/spray ground 23 5.5% Teen center 3 0.7% Tennis courts 11 2.6% Transportation to parks(i.e.,public transit,service stops) 9 2.2% Unpaved walking&hiking trails 43 10.3 % None chosen 76 18.2% Total 1260 ETC Institute(2022) 83 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q10. Please indicate if you or any members of your household have a need for each of the recreation programs/activities listed below. (N=417) Yes No Q10-1.Adult athletic leagues 19.2% 80.8% Q10-2. Adult education(i.e., GED, degree,trade) 12.9% 87.1% Q10-3. Adult fitness/wellness 39.3% 60.7% Q10-4. Adult performing arts/dance 14.4% 85.6% Q10-5.Adult/youth learn to swim 11.0% 89.0% Q10-6. Athletic special events(i.e., 5K, marathons,tournaments) 14.9% 85.1% Q10-7. At-risk youth programs 8.9% 91.1% Q10-8. Before&after school programs 11.5% 88.5% Q 10-9. Camps(summer/school/break) 11.5% 88.5% Q10-10. Child day care 9.4% 90.6% Q10-11. Community meetings 14.6% 85.4% Q10-12. Community special events(i.e., concerts,green markets) 43.2% 56.8% Q10-13. Community trips 12.0% 88.0% Q10-14.Cooking& nutrition classes 20.6% 79.4% Q10-15. Digital media, photography, filming programs 12.2% 87.8% Q10-16. Educational lecture series 16.3% 83.7% Q10-17. eSports 1.9% 98.1% Q10-18. Galas. formal events 8.6% 91.4% Q10-19. Language classes 12.9% 87.1% Q10-20. Movies in parks 30.0% 70.0% ETC Institute(2022) 84 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q10. Please indicate if you or any members of your household have a need for each of the recreation programs/activities listed below. Yes No Q10-21. Nature programs 28.3% 71.7% Q10-22. Parent&child programs 9.8% 90.2% Q10-23. Preschool programs 6.2% 93.8% Q10-24. Programs for people with disabilities 10.1% 89.9% Q10-25. Programs with children's/senior meals 7.9% 92.1% Q10-26. Senior classes(i.e., computer, social interests) 21.3% 78.7% Q10-27. Steam programming 4.6% 95.4% Q10-28. Teen programs 7.7% 92.3% Q10-29. Temporary art exhibits 22.8% 77.2% Q10-30. Volunteer programs 19.9% 80.1% Q10-31. Water fitness 15.3% 84.7% Q10-32. Youth arts/painting/crafts/ drawing classes 10.3% 89.7% Q10-33. Youth athletic leagues 11.0% 89.0% Q10-34. Youth education(i.e., computer, programming) 8.9% 91.1% Q10-35. Youth fitness/wellness 8.6% 91.4% Q10-36. Youth performing arts/dance 8.4% 91.6% Q10-37. Other 1.7% 98.3% ETC Institute(2022) 85 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 010.If"Yes," please rate how well your need for programs/activities of this type are being met using a scale of 1 to 4,where 4 means needs are "Fully Met" and 1 means needs are "Not Met." (N=346) Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met Q10-1.Adult athletic leagues 13.1% 8.2% 32.8% 45.9% Q10-2.Adult education(i.e.,GED, degree,trade) 14.3% 9.5% 28.6% 47.6% Q10-3.Adult fitness/wellness 9.5% 14.3% 36.5% 39.7% Q10-4.Adult performing arts/dance 7.1% 11.9% 26.2% 54.8% Q10-5.Adult/youth learn to swim 16.2% 8.1% 29.7% 45.9% Q10-6.Athletic special events(i.e.,5K, marathons,tournaments) 6.3% 12.5% 33.3% 47.9% Q10-7.At-risk youth programs 11.5% 3.8% 38.5% 46.2% Q10-8. Before&after school programs 10.3% 15.4% 30.8% 43.6% Q10-9.Camps(summer/school/break) 10.8% 24.3% 21.6% 43.2% Q10-10.Child day care 20.7% 20.7% 20.7% 37.9% Q10-11. Community meetings 22.7% 20.5% 25.0% 31.8% Q10-12.Community special events(i.e., concerts,green markets) 12.3% 19.9% 43.2% 24.7% Q10-13.Community trips 10.8% 5.4% 16.2% 67.6% Q10-14.Cooking&nutrition classes 6.2% 9.2% 13.8% 70.8% Q10-15. Digital media,photography, filming programs 4.9% 4.9% 19.5% 70.7% Q10-16.Educational lecture series 9.8% 5.9% 27.5% 56.9% Q10-17.eSports 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% 71.4% Q10-18.Galas,formal events 3.6% 7.1% 28.6% 60.7% Q10-19.Language classes 5.0% 7.5% 20.0% 67.5% Q10-20.Movies in parks 13.7% 27.4% 29.5% 29.5% ETC Institute(2022) 86 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 010. If"Yes," please rate how well your need for programs/activities of this type are being met using a scale of 1 to 4,where 4 means needs are "Fully Met" and 1 means needs are "Not Met." Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met Q10-21.Nature programs 7.5% 7.5% 39.8% 45.2% Q10-22. Parent& child programs 9.4% 9.4% 31.3% 50.0% Q10-23. Preschool programs 22.7% 22.7% 22.7% 31.8% Q10-24. Programs for people with disabilities 19.4% 6.5% 22.6% 51.6% Q10-25. Programs with children's/senior meals 22.2% 14.8% 25.9% 37.0% Q10-26. Senior classes(i.e., computer, social interests) 8.6% 11.4% 34.3% 45.7% Q10-27. Steam programming 6.3% 6.3% 18.8% 68.8% Q10-28. Teen programs 15.4% 15.4% 26.9% 42.3% Q10-29. Temporary art exhibits 12.7% 19.0% 32.9% 35.4% Q10-30. Volunteer programs 11.3% 11.3% 27.4% 50.0% Q10-31. Water fitness 10.2% 12.2% 14.3% 63.3% Q10-32. Youth arts/painting/crafts/ drawing classes 13.9% 19.4% 19.4% 47.2% Q10-33. Youth athletic leagues 26.3% 18.4% 26.3% 28.9% Q10-34. Youth education(i.e.,computer, programming) 14.3% 10.7% 28.6% 46.4% Q10-35. Youth fitness/wellness 20.0% 16.7% 23.3% 40.0% Q10-36. Youth performing arts/dance 10.7% 17.9% 25.0% 46.4% Q10-37. Other 16.7% 0.0% 33.3% 50.0% ETC Institute(2022) 87 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 011. Which FOUR programs/activities listed in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to y our household? 011.Top choice Number Percent Adult athletic leagues 17 4.1 % Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 9 2.2% Adult fitness/wellness 33 7.9% Adult performing arts/dance 8 1.9% Adult/youth learn to swim 4 1.0% Athletic special events(i.e.,5K,marathons,tournaments) 8 1.9% At-risk youth programs 8 1.9% Before&after school programs 7 1.7% Camps(summer/school/break) 10 2.4% Child day care 5 1.2% Community meetings 6 1.4% Community special events(i.e.,concerts,green markets) 65 15.6% Community trips 2 0.5 % Cooking&nutrition classes 6 1.4% Digital media,photography,filming programs 4 1.0% Educational lecture series 2 0.5% Galas,formal events 3 0.7% Language classes 2 0.5% Movies in parks 13 3.1 % Nature programs 22 5.3 % Parent&child programs 4 1.0% Preschool programs 1 0.2% Programs for people with disabilities 9 2.2% Programs with children's/senior meals 4 1.0% Senior classes(i.e.,computer,social interests) 15 3.6% Steam programming 1 0.2% Teen programs 1 0.2% Temporary art exhibits 5 1.2% Volunteer programs 7 1.7% Water fitness 10 2.4% Youth arts/painting/crafts/drawing classes 1 0.2% Youth athletic leagues 3 0.7% Youth education(i.e.,computer,programming) 2 0.5% Youth fitness/wellness 1 0.2% None chosen 119 28.5% Total 417 100.0% y ETC Institute(2022) 88 Boynton Beach. FL 2022 Survey 011. Which FOUR programs/activities listed in Question 10 arc NI OST IMPORTANT to your household? 011.2nd choice Number Percent Adult athletic leagues 6 1.4% Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 11 2.6% Adult fitness/wellness 23 5.5 % Adult performing arts/dance 6 1.4% Adult/youth learn to swim 5 1.2% Athletic special events(i.e.,5K,marathons,tournaments) 4 1.0% At-risk youth programs 8 1.9% Before&after school programs 5 1.2% Camps(summer/school/break) 7 1.7% Child day care 2 0.5% Community meetings 8 1.9% Community special events(i.e.,concerts,green markets) 40 9.6% Community trips 5 1.2% Cooking&nutrition classes 9 2.2% Digital media,photography,filming programs 9 2.2% Educational lecture series 8 1.9% Galas,formal events 4 1.0% Language classes 3 0.7% Movies in parks 18 4.3 % Nature programs 15 3.6% Parent&child programs 6 1.4 % Programs for people with disabilities 6 1.4% Programs with children's/senior meals 2 0.5% Senior classes(i.e.,computer,social interests) 7 1.7% Steam programming 1 0.2% Teen programs 2 0.5 % Temporary art exhibits 12 2.9% Volunteer programs 9 2.2% Water fitness 8 1.9% Youth arts/painting/crafts/drawing classes 1 0.2% Youth athletic leagues 5 1.2% Youth education(i.e.,computer,programming) 1 0.2 Youth fitness/wellness 2 0.5% Youth performing arts/dance 2 0.5% None chosen 157 37.6% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 89 Boynton Beach. FL 2022 Survey 011. Which FOUR programs/activities listed in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 011.3rd choice Number Percent Adult athletic leagues 7 1.7% Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 5 1.2% Adult fitness/wellness 14 3.4% Adult performing arts/dance 4 1.0% Adult/youth learn to swim 6 1.4% Athletic special events(i.e.,5K,marathons,tournaments) 11 2.6% At-risk youth programs 2 0.5% Before&after school programs 7 1.7% Camps(summer/school/break) 3 0.7% Child day care 2 0.5% Community meetings 5 1.2% Community special events(i.e.,concerts,green markets) 23 5.5% Community trips 6 1.4% Cooking&nutrition classes 14 3.4% Digital media,photography,filming programs 4 1.0% Educational lecture series 5 1.2% eSports 1 0.2% Galas,formal events 4 1.0% Language classes 9 2.2% Movies in parks 15 3.6% Nature programs 17 4.1 % Parent&child programs 3 0.7% Preschool programs 1 0.2% Programs for people with disabilities 3 0.7% Programs with children's/senior meals 5 1.2% Senior classes(i.e.,computer,social interests) 13 3.1 % Steam programming 2 0.5% Teen programs 4 1.0% Temporary art exhibits 15 3.6% Volunteer programs 4 1.0% Water fitness 3 0.7% Youth arts/painting/crafts/drawing classes 1 0.2% Youth athletic leagues 1 0.2% Youth education(i.e.,computer,programming) 3 0.7% Youth fitness/wellness 4 1.0% None chosen 191 45.8% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 90 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 011. Which FOUR programs/activities listed in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 011.4th choice Number Percent Adult athletic leagues 2 0.5% Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 3 0.7% Adult fitness/wellness 11 2.6% Adult performing arts/dance 2 0.5% Adult/youth learn to swim 2 0.5% Athletic special events(i.e.,5K,marathons,tournaments) 4 1.0% At-risk youth programs 4 1.0% Before&after school programs 2 0.5 % Camps(summer/school/break) 5 1.2% Child day care 2 0.5% Community meetings 9 2.2% Community special events(i.e.,concerts,green markets) 12 2.9% Community trips 4 1.0% Cooking&nutrition classes 9 2.2% Digital media,photography,filming programs 6 1.4% Educational lecture series 5 1.2% eSports 1 0.2 Galas,formal events 3 0.7% Language classes 10 2.4% Movies in parks 1 I 2.6% Nature programs I 4 3.4 Parent&child programs 3 0.7 Preschool programs I 0.2% Programs for people with disabilities I 0.2% Programs with children's/senior meals 4 1.0% Senior classes(i.e.,computer,social interests) 12 2.9% Steam programming 1 0.2 Teen programs 2 0.5% Temporary art exhibits 5 1.2% Volunteer programs 15 3.6% Water fitness 9 2.2% Youth arts/painting/crafts/drawing classes 6 1.4% Youth athletic leagues 4 1.0% Youth education(i.e.,computer,programming) 1 0.2% Youth fitness/wellness 2 0.5 % Youth performing arts/dance 1 0.2% None chosen 229 54.9% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 91 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey IMIXESTME 011. Which FOUR programs/activities listed in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 4) 011. Top choice Number Percent Adult athletic leagues 32 7.7% Adult education(i.e.,GED,degree,trade) 28 6.7% Adult fitness/wellness 81 19.4% Adult performing arts/dance 20 4.8% Adult/youth learn to swim 17 4.1 % Athletic special events(i.e.,5K,marathons,tournaments) 27 6.5% At-risk youth programs 22 5.3 % Before&after school programs 21 5.0% Camps(summer/school/break) 25 6.0% Child day care 11 2.6% Community meetings 28 6.7% Community special events(i.e.,concerts,green markets) 140 33.6% Community trips 17 4.1 % Cooking&nutrition classes 38 9.1 % Digital media,photography,filming programs 23 5.5 % Educational lecture series 20 4.8% eSports 2 0.5% Galas,formal events 14 3.4% Language classes 24 5.8% Movies in parks 57 13.7% Nature programs 68 16.3 % Parent&child programs 16 3.8% Preschool programs 3 0.7% Programs for people with disabilities 19 4.6% Programs with children's/senior meals 15 3.6% Senior classes(i.e.,computer,social interests) 47 11.3 % Steam programming 5 1.2% Teen programs 9 2.2% Temporary art exhibits 37 8.9% Volunteer programs 35 8.4% Water fitness 30 7.2% Youth arts/painting/crafts/drawing classes 9 2.2% Youth athletic leagues 13 3.1 % Youth education(i.e.,computer,programming) 7 1.7% Youth fitness/wellness 9 2.2% Youth performing arts/dance 3 0.7% None chosen 119 28.5% Total 1091 ETC Institute(2022) 92 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 012.Please indicate how supportive you would be of each of the following actions that the City of Boynton Beach could take to improve the recreation and parks and system. (N=417) Somewhat Very supportive supportive Not sure Not supportive Q12-1.Develop parks for un-organized& free play/general community recreation access&that are not permitted for organized sports 37.2% 25.9% 30.0% 7.0% Q12-2.Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g. ,soccer,football, lacrosse,basketball, volleyball,baseball,softball) 31.7% 30.9% 28.8% 8.6% Q12-3.Develop additional multi- purpose indoor gymnasiums throughout City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball,volleyball,pickleball 30.5% 27.3% 33.1% 9.1% Q12-4. Develop additional dog parks in City 33.1% 20.1% 31.2% 15.6% Q12-5. Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 15.8% 18.0% 32.6% 33.6% Q12-6. Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 32.1% 23.5% 34.3% 10.1% Q12-7.Develop an extreme sports park (e.g.,BMX,skate park) 16.1% 23.3% 36.7% 24.0% Q12-8.Development of walking&biking facilities 54.4% 21.6% 20.1% 3.8% Q12-9.Develop outdoor pickleball complex 23.0% 20.6% 39.8% 16.5% Q12-10.Increase safety&security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes, park rangers,on-site staff) 73.6% 8.4% 16.1% 1.9% Q12-11. Develop park app for communication,program&event awareness,report vandalism,provide feedback,etc. 65.9% 12.0% 19.9% 2.2% Q12-12.Other 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ETC Institute(2022) 93 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 013. Which FOUR of the items listed in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 013.Top choice Number Percent Develop parks for un-organized&free play/general community recreation access&that are not permitted for organized sports 55 13.2% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g.,soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball,baseball,softball) 24 5.8% Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums throughout City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball,volleyball,pickleball 14 3.4 % Develop additional dog parks in City 36 8.6% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 8 1.9 Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 21 5.0% Develop an extreme sports park(e.g.,BMX,skate park) 9 2.2% Development of walking&biking facilities 46 11.0% Develop outdoor pickleball complex 10 2.4% Increase safety&security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes,park rangers,on-site staff) 79 18.9% Develop park app for communication,program&event awareness,report vandalism,provide feedback,etc. 30 7.2% Other 6 1.4 % None chosen 79 18.9% Total 417 100.0% 013. Which FOUR of the items listed in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 013.2nd choice Number Percent Develop parks for un-organized&free play/general community recreation access&that are not permitted for organized sports 35 8.4 % Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g.,soccer,football,lacrosse,basketball, volleyball,baseball,softball) 16 3.8% Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums throughout City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball,volleyball,pickleball 20 4.8% Develop additional dog parks in City 32 7.7% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 10 2.4% Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 17 4.1 % Develop an extreme sports park(e.g.,BMX,skate park) 7 1.7 Development of walking&biking facilities 55 13.2 4.6 15.8 8.2 25.4 100.0% Develop outdoor pickleball complex 19 Increase safety&security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes,park rangers,on-site staff) 66 Develop park app for communication,program& event awareness, report vandalism,provide feedback,etc. 34 None chosen 106 Total 417 ETC Institute(2022) 94 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 013. Which FOUR of the items listed in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 013.3rd choice Number Percent Develop parks for un-organized&free play/general community recreation access&that are not permitted for organized sports 20 4.8% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g.,soccer,football,lacrosse,basketball, volleyball,baseball,softball) 16 3.8 % Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums throughout City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball,volleyball,pickleball 25 6.0% Develop additional dog parks in City 16 3.8% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 6 1.4% Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 19 4.6% Develop an extreme sports park(e.g.,BMX,skate park) 6 1.4% Development of walking&biking facilities 47 11.3 % Develop outdoor pickleball complex 8 1.9% Increase safety&security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes,park rangers,on-site staff) 59 14.1 % Develop park app for communication,program&event awareness,report vandalism,provide feedback,etc. 51 12.2% None chosen 144 34.5 % Total 417 100.0% 013. Which FOUR of the items listed in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? 013.4th choice Number Percent Develop parks for un-organized&free play/general community recreation access&that are not permitted for organized sports 30 7.2% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g.,soccer,football,lacrosse,basketball, volleyball,baseball,softball) 14 3.4 Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums throughout City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball,volleyball,pickleball 15 3.6% Develop additional dog parks in City 14 3.4% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 13 3.1 % Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 23 5.5% Develop an extreme sports park(e.g.,BMX,skate park) 7 1.7% Development of walking&biking facilities 33 7.9% Develop outdoor pickleball complex 8 1.9% Increase safety&security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes,park rangers,on-site staff) 37 8.9% Develop park app for communication,program&event awareness,report vandalism,provide feedback,etc. 46 11.0% None chosen 177 42.4 % Total 417 100.0 % ETC Institute(2022) 95 Boynton Beach. FL 2022 Survey SUM OF TOP 4 013.Which FOUR of the items listed in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 41 013.Top choice Number Percent Develop parks for un-organized&free play/general community recreation access&that are not permitted for organized sports 140 33.6% Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g.,soccer,football, lacrosse,basketball, volleyball,baseball,softball) 70 16.8% Develop additional multi-purpose indoor gymnasiums throughout City that provide opportunities to play indoor basketball,volleyball,pickleball 74 17.7% Develop additional dog parks in City 98 23.5% Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 37 8.9% Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 80 19.2% Develop an extreme sports park(e.g.,BMX,skate park) 29 7.0% Development of walking&biking facilities 181 43.4% Develop outdoor pickleball complex 45 10.8% Increase safety&security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting,security cameras,call boxes,park rangers,on-site staff) 241 57.8% Develop park app for communication,program&event awareness,report vandalism,provide feedback,etc. 161 38.6 % Other 6 1.4 % None chosen 79 18.9% Total 1241 ETC Institute(2022) 96 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 014. Recreation and parks systems have the potential to help improve some of the difficult health,social, economic,and environmental challenges facing communities. Please select the top FIVE areas of concern that are MOST IMPORTANT to you and your household. Q14. Top areas of concern that are most important your household Number Percent Community safety/crime/violence 256 61.4% Preservation of natural areas(i.e.,preserving forest land, rivers, lakes) 163 39.1 % Blight(i.e.,dilapidated,unsafe,and/or unsightly conditions in your neighborhood and/or community) 146 35.0% Homelessness and/or panhandling 129 30.9% Traffic congestion 125 30.0% Cost of healthy foods,such as fresh fruits,vegetables& whole foods 108 25.9% Housing costs/lack of affordable housing 104 24.9% Access to healthy foods,such as fresh fruits,vegetables, &whole foods(i.e.,healthy foods are too far away) 101 24.2 Economic development(i.e.,transformation of underutilized places into new stores,restaurants,offices, housing) 100 24.0% High quality jobs with adequate incomes/wages&benefits such as health care 98 23.5% Trash/litter 71 17.0% Community divisiveness/isolation/loneliness/anxiety& depression 63 15.1 % Substance abuse/drug&alcohol use 53 12.7% Flooding 44 10.6% Access to transportation(i.e.,sidewalks,bikeways,trails, public transit) 43 10.3 % Sea level rise 42 10.1 % Access to healthcare,doctors,&medicines 42 10.1 % Caregiving required for family member with special needs,aging parents,grandparent raising grandchildren 41 9.8 % Poverty 36 8.6% Gentrification/displacement(i.e.,neighborhood change) 29 7.0 Other 8 1.9% Total 1802 015.What is the MAXIMUM DISTANCE you would be willing to travel to use City of Boynton Beach COMMUNITY PARK that provide the programs and activities that are most important to you and your household (20+ acres,e.g.,Ezell Hester,Jr. Park, Barrier Free Park)? Q15. Maximum distance you would be willing to travel to use City community park Number Percent 1 mile(20-minute walk,approximately 6 to 8 minutes driving) 51 12.2% 2 miles(40-minute walk,approximately 8 to 15 minutes driving) 92 22.1 % 3 to 5 miles(60 to 120-minute walk,approximately 15 to 30 minutes driving) 144 34.5% 5+miles(30+minutes driving) 61 14.6% Don't know or not sure 69 16.5% Total 417 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 97 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey ►�1YAf111:(i1 WIIIIk1 11.�►[�1�.'ji[I):iii►U711i.`i11l 015.What is the MAXIMUM DISTANCE you would be willing to travel to use City of Boynton Beach COMMUNITY PARK that provide the programs and activities that are most important to you and your household (20+acres,e.g.,Ezell Hester,Jr. Park,Barrier Free Park)? (without "don't know" or "not sure") Q15.Maximum distance you would be willing to travel to use City community park Number Percent l mile(20-minute walk,approximately 6 to 8 minutes driving) 51 14.7% 2 miles(40-minute walk,approximately 8 to 15 minutes driving) 92 26.4% 3 to 5 miles(60 to 120-minute walk,approximately 15 to 30 minutes driving) 144 41.4% 5+miles(30+minutes driving) 61 17.5 % Total 348 100.0% 016. If you had a budget of$100 for FACILITIES/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS provided by the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department, how would you allocate the funds among the categories of funding listed below? Mean Development of new/additional parks facilities in existing parks 14.77 Development of new walking&biking facilities 15.21 Development of new indoor recreation centers 8.79 Improvements/maintenance of existing parks&recreation facilities 24.91 Improvements/maintenance of existing indoor recreation centers 7.27 Improvements/maintenance of existing walking&biking facilities 12.14 Acquiring new park land 12.87 Other 4.04 ETC Institute(2022) 98 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 016. Other 016. Other Number Percent Safety 2 6.7% Dog parks 1 3.3 % Beach facilities 1 3.3 % Improvement of our public beach and downtown area 1 3.3 % Crime prevention, homeless,blight 1 3.3 % Other projects not aligned to my interests 1 3.3 % Community activities 1 3.3 % Improve lightening security 1 3.3 % Reserve money 1 3.3 % Indoor or covered pickleball facility 1 3.3 % Improve the senior center 1 3.3 % Improve smaller parks 1 3.3 % New activities at the beach such as yoga,volleyball, soccer 1 3.3 % Pickleball facility 1 3.3 % More buses to beaches/parks 1 3.3 % Ping Pong tables 1 3.3 % Improvements to pool 1 3.3 % Pay increase for workers 1 3.3 % Restrooms at dog parks 1 3.3 % Building new parks,hiking trails 1 3.3 % More police,security 1 3.3 % Police presence. street lights and litter pick up 1 3.3 % Aquatic/warm indoor swimming for swim lessons 1 3.3 % Disc golf course and beach volleyball courts 1 3.3 % Indoor or outdoor aquatic facilities 1 3.3 % Security 1 3.3 % Safety and security 1 3.3 % Dog parks and/or dog friendly parks are vital in this area 1 3.3 % Streets need to be fixed 1 3.3 % Total 30 100.0% 017. If you had a budget of$100 for PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS provided by the City of Boynton Recreation and Parks Department, how would you allocate the funds among the categories of funding listed below? Mean Additional adult recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) 15.74 Additional youth recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) 13.61 Additional senior recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) 15.49 Additional adult athletic program/leagues 6.81 Additional youth athletic program/leagues 10.28 Increase frequency of programs/classes and/or extended hours of programming 8.18 Increase staff to improve maintenance of parks& facilities 25.93 Other 3.96 ETC Institute(2022) 99 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 018. What is the maximum amount of additional annual taxes would you be willin2 to pay to improve your local parks and recreation facilities? Q18. Maximum amount of additional annual taxes would you be willing to pay Number Percent I'm not willing to pay additional taxes 130 31.2% $10-$25 per year 91 21.8% $26-$50 per year 58 13.9% $51-$75 per year 8 1.9% $76-$100 per year 51 12.2% $101-$200 per year 26 6.2% $200+per year 13 3.1 % Not provided 40 9.6% Total 417 100.0% WITHOUT "NOT I'IZOVI1)11) 018. What is the maximum amount of additional annual taxes would you be willin2 to pay to improve your local parks and recreation facilities? (without "not provided") Q18. Maximum amount of additional annual taxes would you be willing to pay Number Percent I'm not willing to pay additional taxes 130 34.5 % $10-$25 per year 91 24.1 % $26-$50 per year 58 15.4% $51-$75 per year 8 2.1 % $76-$100 per year 51 13.5% $101-$200 per year 26 6.9% $200+per year 13 3.4% Total 377 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 100 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 019. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are... Mean Sum number 2.3 859 Under age 5 0.1 30 Ages 5-9 0.1 40 Ages 10-14 0.1 26 Ages 15-19 0.1 42 Ages 20-24 0.1 31 Ages 25-34 0.2 78 Ages 35-44 0.3 114 Ages 45-54 0.3 130 Ages 55-64 0.4 161 Ages 65-74 0.3 111 Ages 75+ 0.3 96 020. What is your age? 020. Your age Number Percent 18-34 64 15.3 % 35-44 74 17.7% 45-54 71 17.0% 55-64 79 18.9% 65+ 93 22.3 % Not provided 36 8.6% Total 417 100.0% WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED" 020. What is your age? (without "not provided") 020. Your age Number Percent 18-34 64 16.8 % 35-44 74 19.4% 45-54 71 18.6% 55-64 79 20.7 % 65+ 93 24.4% Total 381 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 101 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 021. How do you identify? 021. Your gender Number Percent Male 204 48.9% Female 206 49.4 % Other 2 0.5 % Not provided 5 1.2% Total 417 100.0% WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED" Q21. How do you identify? (without "not provided") 021. Your gender Number Percent t Male 204 49.5% Female 206 50.0% Other 2 0.5 % Total 412 100.0% 022. How many years have you lived in the City of Boynton Beach? Q22. How many years have you lived in City of Boynton Beach Number Percent 0-5 74 17.7% 6-10 63 15.1 % 11-15 38 9.1 % 16-20 49 11.8% 21-30 69 16.5 % 31+ 79 18.9% Not provided 45 10.8 % Total 417 100.0% WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED" Q22. How many years have you lived in the City of Boynton Beach? (without "not provided") Q22. How many years have you lived in City of Boynton Beach Number Percent 0-5 74 19.9% 6-10 63 16.9% 11-15 38 10.2% 16-20 49 13.2 % 21-30 69 18.5 % 31+ 79 21.2% Total 372 100.0% 023. Which of the following best describes your race? 023. Your race Number Percent Asian or Asian Indian 10 2.4% Black or African American 128 30.7% American Indian or Alaska Native 1 0.2% White 241 57.8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 3 0.7% Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x 65 15.6% Haitian/Creole 13 3.1 % Other 6 1.4% Total 467 ETC Institute(2022) 102 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey 023-8. Self-describe your race: Q23-8. Self-describe your race Number Percent Mixed 2 33.3 % Multi-racial 2 33.3 % Haitian American 1 16.7 % Latino, White Brazilian 1 16.7% Total 6 100.0% 024. What language do you speak at home? 024. What language do you speak at home Number Percent English 341 81.8% Spanish 18 4.3 % Creole 12 2.9% Other 4 1.0% Not provided 42 10.1 % Total 417 100.0% WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED" 024. What language do you speak at home? (without "not provided") 024. What language do you speak at home Number Percent English 341 90.9% Spanish 18 4.8% Creole 12 3.2% Other 4 1.1 % Total 375 100.0% 024-4. Other: Q24-4. Other Number Percent Portuguese 2 50.0% Dutch 1 25.0 % French 1 25.0% Total 4 100.0% ETC Institute(2022) 103 6 Open - Ended Responses I I I I I Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Open-Ended Questions Responses Q1a—"Which park/trail/facility do you visit most often?" • across Ocean Ave • Beach/Inlet • All • Beachfront Park • All of them. I walk a lot. • Betty Thomas park • All, mostly Sienna • Betty Thomas Park,Schoolhouse Park, • Bandshell in city park,Caloosa park Butterfly Garden Children's Museum • Barrier Free Park Park • Barrier Free Park • Boat dock and picnic area • Barrier Free Park • Boat launch park. • Barrier Free Park • Boat park and beach area • Barrier Free Park • Boat ramp • Barrier Free park • Boat ramp • Barrier Free Park • Boat ramp • Barrier Free Park • boat ramp, dog park • Barrier Free Park • Boat ramp. Beach • Barrier Free Park • Boat Rock Park • Barrier Free Park and The Children's • Boynton beach Museum playground. But they need • Boynton Beach more shade! Canopy's like Delray is • Boynton Beach installing would be nice. • BOYNTON BEACH INLET PARK,AND • Barrier Free Park, intercostal park BEACH • Boynton public beach • Boynton Beach Oceanfront Park, Barrier • Boynton inlet beach Free Park, Intracoastal Park, Harvey • Barrier free, all the parks in downtown, Oyer Park and pioneer park/the pink park in the • Boynton Beach oceanfront pavilion same neighborhood. • Boynton Beach Senior Center • Barrier Reef and Boynton Lakes • Boynton beach, inlet,oyer park, • Beach downtown playground park, pence • Beach park, bocci ball park, boat ramp park, • Beach dog park, pond park end of boynton • Beach blvd.,the boynton scrub, • Beach • Boynton City Hall Park&Meadows Park • Beach • Boynton clay courts tennis • Beach • Boynton Inlet • Beach • Boynton Inlet • Beach • Boynton Inlet, Boynton Lakes Boulevard • Beach Park, intracoastal park • Beach,City Hall, Boat Ramp, • Boynton Lakes Park Intracoastal • Boynton Lakes Park • Beach parks/dog park • Boynton Lakes Park • Beach,Ocean front Park ETC Institute(2022) 105 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Boynton Lakes Park,West Boynton • Caloosa, but I MISS MANGROVE PARK!! Parks and Recreation-Skate Park It enticed me to move here. It was my • Boynton lakes, meadows,ocean reef favorite. So sad it's gone • Boynton Skatepark • Caloosa,water park by Wxel • Boynton Village Dog park • Centennial Park&Amphitheater • Boyton • Children's Park, Caloosa,Ocean Front • Caloosa Park Beach etc. • Caloosa Park • City beach/inlet • Caloosa Park • City Center Multi Cultural, Pence Park, • Caloosa Park Intracoastal,JC, Barrier Free, Hester • Caloosa Park • City Hall • Caloosa Park • cleaning one a month • Caloosa Park • Congress Ave, Barrier Free park • Caloosa Park • Deminson Pool • Caloosa Park • Denson Pool • Caloosa Park • Denson Pool • Caloosa Park • Denson Pool • Caloosa Park • Dewey Park • Caloosa Park • Dog Park • Caloosa Park • Dog Park • Caloosa Park • Dog park,Village park • Caloosa Park • Downtown, BB area & playground • Caloosa Park • Eco Park-Quantum Meadows Park, Dog • Caloosa Park Park by Renaissance • Caloosa Park • Ewell Hester,Sara Sims 10th Ave Park • Caloosa Park • Ezell Hester Recreation Center • Caloosa Park • Ezell Hester, Carolyn Sims & • Caloosa Park Intracoastal • Caloosa Park • Ezell Hester,Sara Sims, Intracoastal and • Caloosa Park Carolyn Sims • Caloosa Park • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa Park • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa Park • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa Park • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa Park& Hester Community • Forest Hill Park Center • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa Park and Jaycee Park are our • Forest Hill Park favorites. • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa Park for pickle ball • Forest Hill Park • Caloosa park;city hall park,tennis court • Forest Hills Park in the Chapel Hill park, intra-coastal park,441/7 park, neighborhood. Lake Ida park off of Lake Green Cay Park,wakoodahatchee park Ida and Congress. • Friday events ETC Institute(2022) 106 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Friday night concerts • Intercoastal, Barrier free • Galaxy Park,Sara Sims • Intercoastal Park • golf • Intercoastal Park • Green Cay • Intercoastal Park • Green Cay • Intercoastal Park • Green Cay • Intercoastal Park • Green Cay Nature center and wetlands • Intercoastal Park • Green Cay,Ocean Inlet • Intercoastal Park • Gulfstream • Intercoastal Park • Gulfstream Park • Intercoastal Park • Gulfstream Park • Intercoastal Park • Gulfstream Park and the playground • Intercoastal Park behind the Schoolhouse Museum. • Intercoastal Park When it's less hot,Jaycee Park. I used • Intercoastal Park to go to Pence occasionally, but it's • Intercoastal Park barely functional now. • Intercoastal Park • Hammock park • Intercoastal Park • Harvey E Oyer Jr. Park • Intercoastal Park • Harvey E Oyer Jr. Park • Intercoastal park. The Meadows. • Harvey E. Oyer boat ramp park • Intracoastal park, Barrier free park, • Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Park Laurel hills park • Harvey Oyer and Boynton Public beach • Intracoastal Park, grassy area near city and park by the tennis courts on hall congress • JayCee Federal Highway • Hibiscus Park (60). The renovation is • Jaycee Park wonderful. Grass needs to be cut more • Jaycee Park often. Sprinklers facing 1st Ave need • Jaycee Park, Oyer Park adjustment,they water the street. SW • Knollwood Park 7th St needs stop signs or speed bumps • Knollwood Park north bound. Someone is going to get • Library ran over. When 8th Ave back ups traffic • Library runs to SW 7th to Boynton Beach Blvd • Library to 1-95 Speeds over 50 MPH are not • Library unusual. • Library • High ridge scrub • Library,story time, city center • High Ridge Scrub National Park playground, seacreast scrub • Inlet and city hall area • Little league park and barrier free park • Inlet Park • Many of them. • Inlet Park • McGillicuddy and Meadows park • Inlet Park • Meadow park • Inlet Park • Meadow Park,Gulfstream • Inlet park, Seacrest,Jaycee • Meadows Blvd. and Congress Ave. • inlet, Oceanfront, New City Hall • Meadows Park ETC Institute(2022) 107 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Meadows Park • Ocean ridge • Meadows Park • Ocean Ridge and Boynton Beach • Meadows Park (Meadows) • Meadows Park • Ocean ridge beach • Meadows Park • Ocean Ridge beach and inlet. • Meadows Park • Ocean Ridge Hammock Park • Meadows Park • Ocean ridge Hammock Park, Boynton • Meadows Park Lakes Park, Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean • Meadows park and intercostal park Front Park. • Meadows park and recreation • Ocean side beach and Collouso park • Meadows Park, Children Park by City • Oceanfront Beach Park hall • Oceanfront Beach Park • Meadows Park, Knollwood Park, Ocean • Oceanfront Beach Park Front Park, Amphitheater. • Oceanfront beach,city hall park • New library and amphitheater • Oceanfront Park • New playground by library • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Beach Park • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Beach Park • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Beach Park • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Front & Intracoastal • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront park • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront Park • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront park beach • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront park beach • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront park, barrier reef park • Ocean Front park • Oceanfront Park, Caloosa Park, Inlet • Ocean Front Park Park • Ocean Front Park • Oceanfront park, Inlet,Seacrest scrub • Ocean Inlet Park • Oceanfront park, playground behind • Ocean Inlet Park children's museum, and amphitheater • Ocean Inlet Park regularly, often 5 grounds times a week or more. • Okeeheelee • Ocean Park (the Beach) • Palmetto Green • Ocean park and Hester center • Park behind Casa Costa Condo • Ocean park beach • Park by City Hall • Ocean park beach and the inlet • park by library • Ocean Park on beach • Park Vista • Ocean park, Meadows park • Pence, dog park,waterfront, ability • Ocean Park, inlet park on Congress and 30th, beach park. • Ocean park, meadows park, intercostal • Pioneer Canal park park • Pioneer Canal Park ETC Institute(2022) 108 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • PIONEER CANAL PARK, BEACHFRONT PARK • Sara Sims • Sara Sims and Ezell Hester parks • Sara Sims Park • Sara Sims Park,Carolyn Sims Park • School House, Library,City Hall • Schoolhouse playground, Boynton public beach • Senior Center • Sims/Intracoastal • The beach • The beaches. • The boat dot • The City Beach • The library and ocean beach • The new one across from the library. • The new playground downtown on Ocean Ave. Previously,our favorite park was the mangrove trail by St. Mark's church. We have to drive to other cities to visit nice nature walks and miss that one being nearby. • The one in my neighborhood. Recently renovated very nice yet lacks barbecue area and needs more shade. No water sources.Also visit Beach front in Briny Breezes/Ocean Ridge. • The park across the inlet • The park located in gateway and federal highway. • The parks along Ocean Avenue and the beaches. • Thomas A. Mcgillicuddy • US1 boat ramp • Woof dog park, lake ida park, beach ETC Institute(2022) 109 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q2—"Other": Please CHECK ALL the reasons that have discouraged you or other members of your household from using City of Boynton Beach parks,trails,facilities,or programs more often during the past 12 months. • A lot of the equipment in parks, playground equipment, is old and sun damaged. It would be nice if they had more shade,either by trees or sun shades. • Cleaning and we have to much pack, Need to sale some land,To invest on our street infrastructure • cleanliness • COVID • COVID • Covid and cleanliness • Crime in the parks,theft,vehicle burglaries, &etc. • either the events are posted way to far ahead or not at all, post more often to remind us of the events • Every time I go I see homeless people. As a single female this city is a scary place. I fear going out of my apartment after 9pm or leaving early for work if its dark out. Countless wandering, suspicious,drug addicted people wandering around. I DO NOT feel safe in this city. It is dirty and nobody cares. The streets are dark on my street. No lights are anywhere around. Few patrolling police and way too many unregistered, people roaming around. I don't know if they are rapist or criminals they live multiple people to a one bedroom. Its really bad in my area. But since I am a single teacher and the rents are crazy I am forced to live in a dirty scary part of town. • flood areas like Caloosa,awful • Gulfstream is shady, but other parks could be better protected.Jaycee is too hot and dirty and full of ants. • I do not receive fliers/advertisement of events • I work full time,and I am not always available • limited contact in public • More interested in condition of city streets • Most programs that I would be interested in are in north end of town. The city keeps improving those facilities but don't feel safe frightful that area. • needs to be more inviting • new resident • No bathrooms • No bathrooms • no dogs allowed • No events offered in summer time, only during tourist season. What about us locals? BRING MORE REGGAE BANDS • No idea what goes on in our city parks. • No reason to not go to parks • No restrooms at dog park • no shade • not aware of running paths anywhere ETC Institute(2022) 110 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey • Not dog friendly • NOT NEARLY ENOUGH ACCOMMADATIONS FOR PEOPLE. TO UTILIZE THE GRILLS, PARKING, FISHING EQUIPMENT, ETC., RESIDENTS HAVE TO ARRIVE AT THE FACILITY EXTREMELY EARLY IN THE MORNING. EVEN THEN, IT IS VERY LIMITED. • Park& board walk closed east of St. Mark Catholic Church forever??Also walk and intracoastal overlook/pier at east end of Boynton Beach Blvd. Pavilion between these 2 areas in disrepair. • restrooms are not clean • The Ocean Inlet is under re-novation, but we hope our Pelican friends and other wildlife will return after all is finished. I miss these friends who made their home there and had to go elsewhere. • Too many scummy people, weirdos and homeless creeps to even feel safe anymore • Unless they are the trails,the parks accessible for children like my grandson do not have enough shade to cover the playgrounds. Shade is very necessary and it's going to be more so as time goes by. • Unmotivated senior--life gets in the way of going out • Unsure of amenities available • We go to green cat and wackohatchee ETC Institute(2022) 111 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q4—"What is your most memorable experience in a City of Boynton Beach park,facility,or event?" • 4th of July • Basketball in Meadows Park • 4th of July • beach • 4th of July 2020 • beach • 4th of July at Intracoastal Park • beach activity/ocean • 4th of July at intra-coastal park years • BEACH AND JET SKIING ago; love to walk the dog in Caloosa • Beach at Ocean Park, Loxahataw park • 4th of July at the Inlets and • Beach concerts Amphitheater free concert series! • Beaches are great if you can find • 4th of July fireworks parking • 4th of July fireworks. sharing a sunset • Being able to even have multiple city with family at Inlet Park Picnic with parks in our neighborhood we go to family at Inlet Park everyday. • 4th of July, Christmas parade, Boat • being able to photograph wildlife at the parade park • 50th Anniversary parade of Leisureville • Being able to take my kids and dogs • A few years ago,we used to visit all the • Birthday parties parks,especially for taking pictures. • Birthday parties are barrier reef But with Covid,we kind of stayed • birthday parties at Barrier Free home. But I'm sure we will visit again. • Birthday parties at Barrier Free Park • A play with the grandchildren with grandchildren. • Art classes for kids Dance classes for • Birthday party at Barrier free kids. Soccer shots • Birthday party at Caloosa • Art classes with Miss Doreen at the • Black History program in the park Intracoastal clubhouse followed by play • Boat park launching for a day of family dates on the playground fun. • As crazy as it sounds, I don't have any • Boating with family. Fishing in lakes an knowledge about the available parks canals. and facilities. I usually don't attend • Boynton City Market Nights,City events because parking is difficult. Programs for Children: Dance Trends, • At Meadows Park. Music blasting from summer camps,easter egg hunts, cars and cars parked by pavilion on breakfast with Santa. bands walkway. So inconsiderate to performances,Senior Center activities. others?????? • Building castle park and watching our • bad experience in Jaycee Park,two kids grow and play there. Swimming at homeless people doing inappropriate the ocean park things. • Buying crack at the marina on the North • Barrier Free Park is always a fun time! Fed in the 80's. • Barrier Free Park is really cool because • Caloosa Park is always clean, secure. I it has different activities for kids. love that park. Plus no cost. • Barrier free park provides an • Caloosa park tennis courts opportunity for children of all ability • chatting with friendly strangers under levels to recreate together pavilion ETC Institute(2022) 112 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey • Christmas boat parade,fishing • family time at oceanfront park competition • Fireworks • City events • Fireworks • City events are fun for the whole family. • Fireworks • Clean well kept! Plenty of parking • Fireworks • Cleanliness at dog parks,well • Fireworks maintained, adequate parking, • Fireworks at Barrier • Concert and fair • Fireworks at the inlet • Concerts • Fireworks at the intracoastal park • Dog beach day-worst ever! 100 yards • Fireworks during 4th of July in the middle of the beach with over • Fireworks on 4th. of July each year. 300 dogs - during COVID no less. • Fireworks on the 4th of July. Horrifying • Fireworks. Christmas Parade, Pirate Fest • Easy access • First Fridays, Pirate Festival • Eating lunch with my friends at Senior • Fishing center • Fishing • Election precincts. Spotless clean even • Fishing from pier/playgrounds during hectic elections • Food bank • Enjoy beach time • Food truck event • Enjoy Boynton Ocean Front Beach Park • Forth of July show at the Intercoastal • Enjoyed the Holiday parades,the Pirate Park Festival,the City Art walks, that used to • Fourth of July Fireworks be held • Fourth of July Fireworks, ocean, nice • Enjoyed watching grandchildren playing beaches at the Little League field • Friday night event at library • Enjoying the beautiful beach with family • friendly people and friends. Unfortunately, even as a • Friendly staff full-time Boynton Beach resident and • Glad that the old high school was not season parking holder, parking spaces torn down. are often times limited on weekends in • Going to the beach with my the off-season and daily on an in grandparents 55 years ago! season basis due to the low hourly • Good Concerts on Friday, Love the parking rates that attract non-residents Blarney Fest and discourage residents from • Got to share memories with my kids purchasing season parking passes. • Grands love the schoolhouse • Enjoying walking paths playground • Events, beach • exercising with wife in park • gym • handball at caloosa • Facilities are clean , easy to use. • Harvey Oyer Park,water life, boating, • Family BB45 fishing, kayak. Miss the fishing club. • Family gathering, children's birthday • Have grandchildren playing parties. • Have not been to any parks because I • Family time don't have any information about them. ETC Institute(2022) 113 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Harvey E.Oyer Jr. Park Boat ramp had • I love Oceanfront Park and the new to members argue and one pull a gun lawn/bandshell activities by City Hall out. Cops were called and show up and are terrific nothing was done about it.There were • I put a label with my name on it in most families with kids that could have got all the parks. Each park I go to in hurt. Boynton Beach for me time has areas • Having no fish cleaning facility at the for me to think,eat, meet friends. I put ramp and getting checked by marine names on the tourist information sign patrol officers because you must bring at Dewey Park. One side are some park fish back to the point that you entered visitors and the other side is people and the water their dog's name.They clean up their • I am a frequent visitor to animals waste.All the names do not parks/playgrounds I can walk to with litter at this park. grandchildren. I think Pence is pathetic • I really enjoyed walking at the and Jaycee could be cleaner.The mangrove park but it has been closed playground behind the museum is cute, from the date of Pandemic until but my favorite is Gulfstream. present. • I bike around,and play pickle ball • I took a Covid test at Caloosa Park and, • I didn't know they were available so I when I found out that it was negative, I haven't been to any parks. went for a long walk in the park and • I don't have one. really enjoyed it. • I don't know if you count the new • I used to like going to the outdoor downtown amphitheater, but I really festivities around Federal and Ocean enjoyed the tree-lighting celebration • Is there a newsletter like Boca & there.And I enjoyed taking a kayak Parkland for announcements? lesson at waterfront park. • It is not safe in the parks,so we stopped • I enjoy going to the beach and I always going. find parking easily. Thank you. • It's been too long to say. I grew up here • I enjoy walking for exercise and my best memories were at the • I enjoyed the concerts at the EF park by Boynton Beach Civic Center which is City Hall. Needs to be more activities now gone. I remember a lot of Dances there, lovely space&lots of parking and school events there and there was available to easily access a nice size kitchen for cooking. • I got married at Ocean Inlet because it's • July the 4th show event in gateway my favorite place to go. • Juneteenth • I have no experience at a City park or • karate at Civic Center for my son, facility outdoor events • I have not been to any parks in the past • Kayaking out of Intercoastal. 2 years. • Las year I was there with my family • I have only been to Delray for events • Last years art exhibit and concert in the • I like to see all the different birds and amphitheater creatures. • Little League and Soccer when my children were young. ETC Institute(2022) 114 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Little League park, many years with son • My late father LOVED the Boynton inlet playing there. park. As he slipped into dementia, it • Lots of activity at Caloosa,good walking remained a very special place for us to trail and wide open spaces take him. It's been about 3 years since • love the beach. we were there and he has passed now • Love the kids events at the Boynton but, great memories for my sister Beach city library as well as the especially. schoolhouse playground. • My personal workout routines at • Love the trail run of caloosa Barrier Free • Love to swim at Intracoastal but often • My son likes the park in Laurel Hills garbage needs to be cleaned up. • Need more basketball courts, more • meeting a raccoon family interesting playground equipment • Meeting neighbors • Not finding parking at Oceanfront t Park • meetings • Not having to pay for parking. • Miss the racquetball and tennis courts Occasionally that happens. And no I that used to be on Seacrest near the old cannot afford a sticker. I am now city hall. I have been here for 42 years retired and have lived in Boynton Beach so I go waaaay back. Can't use the for 37 years and have paid taxes for my parks as much as before as I am home for that long also handicapped now. • Observing narcotic use in the park, • Move night by the library Selling of narcotics • movies with my daughter, pirate fest, • Ocean Ave events and events located Blarney Bash, some of the Rocky my by City Hall have been fun plaza , 4th of July events • Ocean Ave, Halloween, Pirate Fest • Music in the park and enjoying the • Ocean ridge Park and the inlet beaches. • Pickleball • Musical productions. love the beach. • Pickleball at Caloosa park, indoor • my first Easter egg hunt at age of 5 at Pickleball at Hester Center old Civic Center. • Picnics at the Boynton inlet but not • My friends baby shower at intercostal enough shelters to sit and eat park. Beautiful facility. It's a shame how • Pirate event, First Friday concerts much the homeless have taken over. • Pirate Fest You can let your child near the • Pirate Fest bathroom by themselves. • Pirate Fest • My grandkids birthdays • Pirate Fest • My husband asked me to marry him • Pirate Fest during the 4th of July Celebration at • Pirate Fest Ocean Ridge Park • Pirate Fest • Not being over crowded. This city is • Pirate Fest and 4th of July! Rock the getting to big Plaza • Never had a memorable experience at • Pirate fest, birthday at Gulfstream, one of the parks. using park when son was small ETC Institute(2022) 15 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Pirate Fest, maybe 5 years ago,was the • Summer tennis lessons for our kids. last City event I attended. • Sunday at the beach is always fun! • Piratefest is our absolute favorite.We • Swimming in the ocean love 4th of July events and Holiday boat • Tai Chi at senior center parades but with COVID we shied away • Tai Chi class and trips from Senior from crowds the past two years. Movie Center. nights at Centennial were fun too! • Talking my son to play in the sprinklers • Pirate's Fest and 4th of July Fireworks when he was a toddler. • Playground with my grandkids • Tennis • Playing beach volleyball in meadows • The 9/11 memorials,Veterans Day Park a friend had their phone stolen memorials while playing. • The beautiful library • Playing in a pickleball tournament at • The fireworks and the events on East Hester park Ocean Ave • Playing Pokémon while walking the • The fireworks at the intercostal park are sidewalks wonderful! My friends and I try to go • Playing soccer on the wide open soccer every year. field at Caloosa, I broke my ankle and • The forth of July fireworks show at screamed bloody murder.This was no Veterans Park is the most memorable. fault of the park of course and before • The free parking at the inlet beach park. 1 this incident,we very much enjoyed Really like free. running in the open soccer field. • The holiday activities • Playing with or child on the swings • The last time I used boat launch park • Really enjoy the craft programs at the the trash containers were overloaded, library. Often filled up though. and the odor was strong and • Reggae concerts at New amphitheater. unpleasant. • Running my dog on the beach. • The last time I was at a park with my • Saturday night market at amphitheater. child and another mom,some Good music,food and decent vendors crackhead came up to us.That was • Saw a gator eat a turtle at a park. Also pretty memorable as and I'll never do gopher tortoise is cute but a loose that again. Fear for our safety and that cannon. (He wants to break out.) Fun was horrible. to watch. • The music on the rocks is always nice. • Showed family from out of town around Fireworks at the parks for July4th. Being Ocean Inlet park,quite impressed with able to rent a Pavilion for a special their facilities(picnic benches,etc.). I do event, birthday party, Easter egg hunt, also go to the beach at Ocean Front etc. Beach Park to watch the sunrise. • The music with vendors • SJ day At Sara Sims • The only"park"that seems to be in • soccer game Caloosa good condition is the one right outside • son's birthday parties at Barrier Free of city hall. • St Patrick's day party next to library, • the Pirate Fest is awesome and has Easter egg hunt gotten better each year. ETC Institute(2022) 116 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • The Pirate Fest is our favorite event! and used to have birthday parties at • The Pirate Fest with my kids and most Oceanfront. events by city amphitheater are • We love to walk the beaches,once enjoyable for my family. found a rare shell. • The Pirate fest! My brother used to go • We spend nearly every day for last 8 to that before he passed in 2018 years at little league park,we have • There needs to be advertising on these made many memories there. Barrier parks to peak interest.. freeark is near our home,e,we watched • Used to walk the beach every morning! it being built and have had our kids Loved it! birthday parties there. • using boat ramp • We try to attend the events with live • Very well organized music in the new downtown area. • Visiting the new City Hall, Children's • Well maintained Museum, new playground and butterfly • Well maintained and nice to visit garden.Absolutely, beautiful! Also, • When my children were little we used loved the 4th of July Celebration to visit oceanfront when you could find sponsored by the City. parking. Now residents are shut out and • Walking briskly on boardwalk in Green no special terms for them.The lady at Cay,seeing alligators, birds,turtles the snack bar is rude and when Jeffrey anhingas,etc. on a cool,winter day in had it,the place was clean and had South FL! great food. The beach is now littered • Walking trails and riding bikes with trash and over crowded with • Watching a turtle hatch and enter the people from Miami that found our park ocean. during Covid and posted the great • watching a visiting friend play pickle ball parking rates all over Travelocity.There • We had a cookout for my Mother's should be two rates for out of Towner's birthday and locals. • We like pirate fest • when parking was free at beach • We love the events at the amphitheater downtown Boynton. I grew up here ETC Institute(2022) 117 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q6—'Other": How do you learn about the programs,activities,and special events that are offered by the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department? • Drove by and saw it • flyers come with bill utility • google • I see when the city puts up signage for upcoming events on main streets around the city • Info included in water bill • insert in water bill • mail • Other meaning not getting info. • posters at senior center • Signs posting these events at the Boynton Fire Department • The BEST way we learned about events we never would have otherwise known about was through the annual calendar you used to send out with the water bill. If I get an email I forget about it, but if it's on the calendar my family sees it and gets interested. • TV • Tv news, internet • Water bill • Water bill • web • When I go to pay my water bill monthly there is usually flyers or something on the counter. Q10—'Other": Please indicate if you or any member of your household has a need for each of the recreation programs/activities listed below. • Baseball program • Competitive swim team • Contemplative walking paths with benches to view nature • More concerts at our new amphitheater, esp. reggae. More summer activities and concerts for locals and residents, not just during the season for the tourists! • More parks for kids with shade. • Pickleball • youth music ETC Institute(2022) 118 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q12—"Other": Please indicate how supportive you would be of each of the following actions that the City of Boynton Beach could take to improve the recreation and parks and system. • Advertising all these parks&activities somehow. • Any community programs for residents • Anything supportive for the community to come together as one community. I think community gardens to help provide foods for those who cannot afford purchasing healthy foods should be a prime concern before all the land is taken up by developers for concrete! Try an make our city& town a green community as much as possible. • bathroom maintenance • Beach area,walking trails picnic tables • clean restrooms at Oceanfront • concert series • dog friendly • Free access mountain bike course on wooded city owned land currently not being used. Free access non gated non pay skate park down town. • Good ideas • Hiking trail development • I would like the drug trafficking to stay out of our parks completely. • Improve beach access and activities as well as develop the downtown area. • Indoor aquarium/aquatic for warm pool for swim lessons. • Keeping the parks clean and safe. • make parks visible and inviting • More restrooms especially at dog parks • More tennis courts • Need more stuff for youth Dirt bike park • Outdoor pool and swim team • please add disc golf course and beach volleyball courts • police ride along program • provide shade • Road safety for walking • The Boynton City Market Nights events are super!! However,THERE IS NOT ADEQUATE PARKING SPACE in our downtown area. • Very supportive of security ETC Institute(2022) 119 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey Q14—"Other": Recreation and parks systems have the potential to help improve some of the difficult health,social,economic, and environmental challenges facing communities. Please select the top FIVE areas of concern that are MOST IMPORTANT to you and your household. • BB to become a destination • high cost of emergency transport • Noise pollution • pan handlers • Proper water drainage in my neighborhood so we will not constantly get flooded during bad storms. With no insurance it's very costly to fix your house up after it's been flooded all the time because Boynton Beach will not put a lift station at the corner of North Palm and Ocean parkway • Repair and reopen Mangrove Walkway • speed bumps and stop sign enforcement • Speeding cars, Loud car radios and mufflers, Off road bikes using public roadways Q17—"Other": If you had a budget of$100 for PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS provided by the City of Boynton Recreation and Parks Department, how would you allocate the funds among the categories of funding listed below? • Additional classes-yoga/volleyball at the beach • Before adding or increasing anything I would prefer to see the city take better care of what is already in place. • Clean up the area around the library so it is safe to go there at night. BTW,you just spent a bunch of money on the library that no one uses and the building across the street for classes that get cancelled all of the time. We are not willing to pay anymore taxes when we can't even get a parking space at the beach. Also, the gym is not in a safe area either, nor is the pool. • Contingency needs • Dog events • dog programs • farmers market & community events (fairs/holiday events) • Find a new place to put the public pool the location it is in now is disgusting and dangerous. • improve smaller parks • Increase communication re-existing programs/classes • Increase salaries for city employees • Increase security • Pickleball • Programs for adults with disabilities- high functioning autism. • Restrooms • Safety And security • Security • Summer camp for children • Walking and bike trails Security ETC Institute(2022) 120 Boynton Beach.FL 2022 Survey 025—" Do you have any other thoughts or ideas that you would like to share regarding the City of Boynton Beach recreation and parks system?" • A skate park would be great. My tweens would love that. • Add an irrigation system to Sara Sims Memorial Cemetery? • add evening sessions for pickleball, some of us are still working and can not play in the morning, I enjoyed the summer evening session (2 months only) • Add trees to public park. Greenway is fabulous project. Native plants for birds and pollinators. • Adding more youth programs (e.g. athletics) and ATV, skateboarding parks, etc. would act as double/triple duty in giving our youths a goal, sense of community,give them somewhere to blow off steam, somewhere to drive their ATVs aside from our neighborhood streets (mostly illegally), etc., etc. I also think that we should somehow get schools, even older elementary into clean up trash on the beach, in neighborhoods, etc. so that they learn about the impact of their actions and may think twice before throwing litter out of the car window, or when they get off the school bus, etc. Our kids have so much potential and I don't think this is put to use in schools as a general rule!!! • Advertise more about programs and events. Keep costs as low as possible for residents. • Advertise or make known to the community about events before the actual event begins! Schools and churches will announce if known in advance. • Affordable housing is the biggest issue. Stop building these expensive high-rise apartments or our parks we are concerned about are going to become a homeless community • All outdoor playgrounds should have shade.Jaycee park playground could use a facelift. Showers at Boynton Inlet would be good. • Basketball courts and walking paths around little league park with a traffic light to get in and out of the fields on woolbright. • Boynton Beach has enough parks. Micro Parks are a waste of tax payer money. How much money is spent on these underused useless properties? There is no suitable location IN the CITY of BOYTON BEACH for an ATV Dirt Bike Park. • Change the parking at beach back to what it was with season pass so Boynton beach residents can go to beach and park their car too many outside residents there. It's a waste of a season pass if you can't find a spot to park • Children's parks need to be better maintained...And we have no green space or nature areas • City is too crowded and congested with too much crime. No more new development! • Clean safe parks are essential. Clean restrooms. More information to residents about parks will be helpful. • Concentrate on programs for mid to older age citizens who do not live in HOA facilities. • Daylight hours for seniors • Do more events! • Do not build an ATV park. • Do not build any additional structures or develop the unused land at Meadows. Instead, beautify the existing frontage- it needs a new sign. The sidewalk is used to walk/run and needs replacing. • Docks need to be re done. ETC Institute(2022) 121 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Changes are required in light of the limited beach parking. The insufficient, below market hourly parking rates make the Boynton Beach Municipal Beach appealing to non-residents. This results in limiting beach access to Boynton Beach's residents. Boynton Beach taxpayers who are paying for the beach maintenance as well as the wages and salaries of the city employees through the payment of our property taxes obviously deserve priority in parking at Oceanfront Park over non-residents.With this in mind, please consider the following:At minimum, make the top level of Oceanfront Park spaces available exclusively to Boynton Beach season parking holders. Increase hourly parking rates at Oceanfront Park to rates similar to those charges at Ocean Reef Park and Delray Beach oceanfront street parking rates. Minimally increase the season parking rates and provide purchasers with decals that must be affixed to the back window of the car in order to easily confirm that only season parking pass owners are parked on the spaces that are reserved exclusively for Boynton Beach resident season parking pass holders. Enforce current and future parking rules. (In all my years living in and visiting Boynton Beach, I can't remember EVER seeing a car ticketed Oceanfront Park. Most recently, I recall three separate occasions where cars were backed into spaces when I arrived and the cars had not been ticketed 3-4 hours later when I was leaving the beach.) • Do not build living areas without a dog area! 500 building is using private properties and parks for dog waste and not cleaning up! • Dog parks east of 95, more use of the amphitheater with programs/concerts, more at risk youth programs, more parks. • Don't zone St Joe's for condos.Would be an amazing community space. • Employees do good work with what they are given in the budget. I have only a few concerns about maintenance and closures of recreational and walking areas adjacent to my community, as previously described. • Generally very good • Happy with the trees planted recently in Forest Hills Park. • Have staff all day for parking system at ocean front on holidays/weekends. Update senior programs. Fix fishing pier for families. More workout outdoor stations at Intracoastal park. • Having dog friendly beach access more often would greatly improve our experience. Have the library open on Sunday. • Help the homeless. • Holocene climate. • I appreciate everything here. • I feel like we need to improve the our tourism by renovating our common areas and developing a culture of care while attracting and supporting businesses.Those businesses will in turn pay taxes to support a continuous improvement program that can put Boynton Beach on the map. We also need to acquire more beach access and build Businesses around it. • I feel there are enough parks • I haven't visited too many parks in Boynton Beach, but Caloosa Park was very nice and spacious. • I hope you will reopen the mangrove walking trail.Or adapt it to be a kayak trail • I love you guys! • I really didn't know these programs were available. • I really want to emphasize the importance of dog friendly areas in parks.They are valuable members of our family that enjoy the great outdoors just as much, if not more than we do. ETC Institute(2022) 122 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • I think bottled water should be banned from parks. It is harming our waterways/wildlife. • I think only full time Boynton residents should be allowed passes to the beach/beach parks, and at a discounted rate. We live here,work here,support the city with taxes. • I would like drainage and more sidewalks in my neighborhood. • I would like it to be welcoming to the pelicans once again like we had it at the Ocean Inlet before the renovations started, not that it's not necessary, but I really enjoyed the home of 1 pelican that stationed herself on a post of the pier as her home until it was all torn down. It's sad. I would love to see her come back to the area. • I would like to know about the trails that are safe to be at alone.and if there are any supervised dog parks. • I would like to run for City Commissioner/Mayor. • I would like to see the City mow the right of way behind the houses between SE 1st Avenue and SE 2nd Avenue- critters are nesting there and it brings in bugs and snakes and the dogs are trying to dig under the fence to get to the cats and other animals that nest in the high grasses. • I would love to have a disc golf course in the City of Boynton Beach.A park dedicated to disc golf would be AMAZING. But I know it's not practical. Every disc golf course in South Florida is in a multi-use park.So we are used to working around other park patrons.The disc golf community would even fundraise to help pay for baskets and tee pads. You could reach out to the local disc golf shop,Tri-Fly Disc Golf, or the local disc golf club, Palm Beach Disc Golf. Both would spearhead the fundraising so the City doesn't have to take on the financial burden of establishing the course. • I would prefer to see a thorough review of the existing system and facilities to ensure they are being maintained as efficiently and cost effectively as possible prior to expanding or adding any new facilities. My property taxes are already very high;over$12k/yr.,and as a recently retired person,already having to cope with inflation I would have never expected and didn't plan for the last thing I need is for my taxes to increase further. • In parks that allow dogs on leash I there should be some way to monitor this and have owners be accountable. I have been to dog parks where dogs are not leashed while employees • In the Forest Park area I would live to see less cars on the streets and more in drive ways. Please clean up areas. • Include the elderly,enhance their life. • Increase inclusion of people with disabilities. • indoor pickleball courts • It is important to me that the senior center is well funded. • It's too bad we spent so much money renovating the library and just a few short years later we tore it down and made a new one.Wasted money. • Keep bathrooms clean and open, Open mangrove park back up and maintain it. • keep them safe • Keep up the good work. Thank you. • less pay to play activities and rentals • Looking forward to a new downtown that is pedestrian friendly with shops and restaurants • Mail information on programs • Maintain it. ETC Institute(2022) 123 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Make more programs for kids, clean up the parks and beaches and more community gatherings such as the movies/concerts and food trucks and more festivals • Make smaller parks better • Make them safe • Miss the shades at Oceanfront Park • More activities geared towards young families. We drive to Jupiter, Delray and Wellington a lot for things that should be done in our beautiful city of Boynton Beach. Is the movie at the parks coming back?What happened to that yearly calendar? It can be done online if it's money for printing that's an issue. Will the breakfast at the fire station be back anytime soon?Can we have a Christmas event for kids where there is a black Santa in addition to the other Santa (even if it's for a few hours during the event)? • More bike paths. More public transportation options. • More bike trails • More buses to beaches. • More dog parks and dog beaches • More lighting at parks SPEED BUMPS ON ORANGE STREET it was accessed but y'all didn't fine a reason for them. My 2 dogs were killed our many neighbors mailbox hit • More pickleball and dog beach access. • More security at boat park • More senior trips • More Shade on Playgrounds! • Put up Canopy's. • Can't play out there more times it's too hot!" • More shaded play areas with water play! Splash park on the East side. More thought about playgrounds - some of the newer equipment is one use-doesn't allow for much imagination. • More splashpads/water parks and playground geared towards toddlers like the one behind the school house museum. • more tables and chairs at dog park. • Need a natural trails park in West Boynton. Develop the land on Miner rd. • need bus waiting shelters for school children. • Need more activities on the East side of Boynton for our youth • Need piing pong tables in facilities. • Of all the important things you are working on, our teeny tiny little request is to bring back the calendar. Getting us more involved in events got us more involved in what's happening in our community. But other than that,you all are doing a really great job and we are lucky to call Boynton our home. You've managed to keep it nice and build it out without it losing its local charm.Thank you for all you do. • Park systems need work. More importantly, in my view, is better enforcement of existing traffic laws. Speeding,failure to stop at stop signs and aggressive driving and racing. • Parks that are not pet friendly should be enforced. • Please add safe places to run in Boynton. I have looked online and cannot locate paths at any nearby parks. Please make it easier to locate running paths on city/county/park websites. ETC Institute(2022) 124 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • Pay attention to the small details. A lot has gone into our parks lately, pioneer park has had so much work done this year and yet No one noticed the flooring of the playground is deteriorating?There is rusted metal poking up all over it.The park just down the street from it (pink park) is impossible to use for kids, neighbors 4 yr. old broke his arm there. Did they not realize it's about a foot and a half too high when they put it in? • please build a disc golf course and add beach volleyball courts...please offer more events at amphitheater next to city hall • Please increase security- panhandlers. Please add hiking trails (not "walking"trails). Protect wildlife (tortoise). Increase farmer markets&events in East Boynton. • Please use the land in the Meadows for Park Use Only • possibly more parking • post more on social media • Preserve natural untouched areas please?? • Repair and reopen Mangrove walkway • Revisit making the undeveloped land in meadows into a walking path planted with trees and benched for a Nature/meditation walk, maybe a labyrinth type mini park. • Safer street crossing from Amphitheatre for pedestrians who cross Seacrest. Please more concerts. Please get back mangrove park. • Safety and security • Sale it some To much for a small city Police need sheriffGarbage WM will be shipper Need to cut expense • Signage for spaces clearly marked Better listings of City activities • Signs on E.Woolbright Rd. entering Boynton Beach and Congress Ave..should be brought up to a new standard as old signs are deplorable!!! • Since moving from Jupiter 2.5 years ago,we have been very pleased with parks and programs in the area. I am saddened though by recent legislation forbidding adults without children from being on playgrounds. I have always enjoyed using swings when in an area that provides them; the idea of receiving a warning or a ticket from engaging in this activity is very disconcerting! • Tai Chi and yoga programs. • tennis program?is there one • thanks • The folks who work at City Hall including security are awesome • The land available in the Meadows should be used for a natural scrub area. NOT AN AREA FOR A COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL DISABILITIES FOR THE PULTE FOUNDATION. The fact that this we even proposed, make my blood boil!! • The ramps coming and leaving to 195 are so disgusting, it's embarrassing to what's happening to our area.Get the beggars off the ramps,they leave most of the garbage and it blows around. Also,the parking at oceanfront is disheartening to us residents.There is no parking for us and yet we pay for a year, used to be easy but now it's all about the town making money. No one is happy. Last but not least,the beach should be raked more often. I used to live in NJ and our beaches are nicer and not dirty. We are a vacation spot and this is not acceptable to many of our friends and neighbors. ETC Institute(2022) 125 Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey • There is public land in my neighborhood a few feet away from my house(on Sunset Rd.that is closed off to public,except certain people have a key and are allowed to use. I think this is very unfair and would like access to those public area. • Wally Masors really cared about our parks.We need to get back to the basics first. Clean,well lit and safe. Give the people reasons to go there. • We are full time residents,we purchase yearly pass to Ocean front park, many times we are excluded with the hourly rate and seasonal visitors taking all the spots. Full time residents should be treated better. • We do not need more parks.Current parks needs to be maintained better, renovated and upgraded. Concrete should be pressure cleaned and not hosed down as noted at Meadows Park. • We need help controlling the homeless and vagrant situation. We need police active and patrolling and helping single people feel safe. We need Haitians to be LEGAL and stop living in unsanitary, dirty, illegal ways. Boynton you HAVE to do better. You can do better. Why are you allowing this? • We need more recycling and renewable energy programs • Who is Ezel Hester? • Why charge to park in public parks? Don't we pay enough taxes for them? Human job was taken and put a technology app to pay for parking. Instead of mayor paying himself to have a house on the water he should be using the money for BB resident needs not for himself • Wish I knew about the parks, amenities and programs available. • With the onset of climate change causing our summers to be much harder than usual Parks need to be open later at night when it is actually more comfortable to attend. • Would like sidewalks in all of our neighborhood • Would like sidewalks in our neighborhood. Bike lanes,dog park east of 95 Trolley • Would love some festivals. • Would welcome any bike trails that keep me off the streets. • Yes, I wish we have more activities at sand beaches • You must see to it the homeless out of park. They come up to you when my friends and family have a game, begging for money. They crash BBQ too. 4 ETC Institute(2022) 126 0 Survey Instrument Boynton Beach,FL 2022 Survey The City of Boynton Beach Recreation&Parks Department loo E.Ocean Ave. P.O.Box 310 ( � Boynton Beach,Florida 33425-0310 (561)742-6000 www.boynton-beach.org Y A Few Minutes of Your Time Will Help Make the City of Boynton Beach a Better Place to Live, Work, and Play! Dear City of Boynton Beach Resident: Your response to the enclosed survey is extremely important... The City of Boynton Beach is embarking on Reimagine Recreation Boynton,a Recreation and Parks System Master Plan which will guide the future of parks and recreation services in our community over the next 5 to 10 years. Public input is crucial to the plan's implementation. In addition to special events input,public workshops,focus groups,and stakeholder interviews,the City is also conducting a Community Interest and Opinion Survey to better understand our residents' priorities for parks, indoor facilities,outdoor recreation facilities as well as recreational,social,and cultural programs and services within the community. Your household is one of a limited number selected at random to receive this survey,so we hope that you will be able to participate. We appreciate your time... We realize that this survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete,but each question is important.The time you invest in completing this survey will aid us in taking a resident-driven approach to making decisions that will enrich the future of our community and positively affect the lives of its residents. Please complete and return your survey within the next two weeks... We have selected ETC Institute, an independent consulting company, as our partner to administer this survey.They will compile the data received and present the results to the City of Boynton Beach. Your responses will remain confidential. Please return your completed survey in the enclosed postage-paid envelope addressed to ETC Institute,725 W. Frontier Circle,Olathe,KS 66061. If you would prefer to take the survey by web,the address is BoyntonBeachParkSurvey.org If you have any questions,please feel free to contact Kacy Young,Director,City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department at 561-742-6650. The Community Interest and Opinion Survey is a tool that will benefit all residents.Please take this opportunity to let your voice be heard! Sincerely, jantez Statez James Stables,Interim City Manager America's Gateway to the Gulfstream Si desea participar en la encuesta y no habla ingles,llame al 1-844-811-0411. Gracias. ETC insttt&(20t?2)renmen patisipe nan sondaj la epi w pa pale angle,tanpri rele 1-844-247-8190.Mesi. 128 G`TY 0A If%"~ �IA I 2022 City of Boynton Beach Recreation anBdy`�arYcs FL 2022 Survey s51 tir N e fr Needs Assessment Let your voice be heard today! The City of Boynton Beach requests your input to help us improve our recreation and parks system. Recreation programs, facilities, parks, and greenspaces contribute significantly to your quality of life and your opinions are very valuable to us. We greatly appreciate your time and insights. If you would prefer to complete the survey on-line. please go to boyntonbeachparkssurvey.orq. 1. Have you or other members of your household visited any City of Boynton Beach parks and recreation facilities operated by the City of Boynton Beach during the past year? (1)Yes (2) No[Skip to Q2.] 1a. Which park/trail/facility do you visit most often? lb. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the parks that you and members of your household have visited? (4) Excellent (3)Good (2) Fair (1) Poor 2. Please CHECK ALL the reasons that have discouraged you or other members of your household from using City of Boynton Beach parks, trails, facilities, or programs more often during the past 12 months. (01) Facilities are not well maintained (14) Lack of transportation (02) Facilities do not have the right equipment (15) Lack of quality programs (03) Facility operating hours are not convenient (16) Parks are not well maintained (04) Fees are too expensive (17) Poor customer service by staff (05) I do not know the locations of facilities (18) Program times are not convenient (06) I do not know the locations of parks (19) Programs I am interested in are not offered (07) I use facilities in other Cities (20) Registration for programs is difficult (08) Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities (21)Security is insufficient (09) Personal disability (22)Too far from residence (10) I do not know what programs are being offered (23)Waiting list/programs are full (11) I use facilities/programs of other organizations (24)We are not interested (12) I use services of other agencies (25)We are too busy (13) Lack of parking (26)Other: 3. Please rate how satisfied you are with the parks and recreation facilities listed below. Very Very Parks and Facilities Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Don't Know 01. Mini Parks-Less than 1 Acre(e.g., Dewey Park, Heritage 5 4 3 2 1 9 Park. Kiwanis/Sierra Park, Veterans Memorial Park) 02 Neighborhood Parks-5-10 Acres (e.g.. Betty Thomas Park, 5 4 3 2 1 9 Forest Hills Park. Meadows Park, Pence Park) 03. Large multi-use community parks-20+Acres(e.g.. Barrier 5 4 3 2 1 9 Free Park, Ezell Hester,Jr. Park, Wilson Park) 04. Dog parks 5 4 3 2 1 9 05. Walking and biking trails 5 4 3 2 1 9 06. Outdoor athletic fields (i.e.. baseball, soccer, and football) 5 4 3 2 1 9 07. Outdoor courts(i.e., basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball) 5 4 3 2 1 9 08. Outdoor swimming pools/aquatic facilities 5 4 3 2 1 9 09. Picnic shelters 5 4 3 2 1 9 10. Playgrounds 5 4 3 2 1 9 11. Gyms (with indoor volleyball, basketball,etc.) 5 4 3 2 1 9 12. Fitness facilities (i.e.. cardio, weights) 5 4 3 2 1 9 13. Facilities for indoor recreation program and classes 5 4 3 2 1 9 14. Overall maintenance of parks 5 4 3 2 1 9 15. Number of parks 5 4 3 2 1 9 ETC Institute(2022) 129 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 1 4. What is your most memorable experience in a City of Boynton Beach park, fviflt ,aai wvipliourvey 5. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreation programs provided by the City of Boynton Beach during the past year? _ (1) Yes _(2) No[Skip to Question 6.] 5a. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the programs that you and members of your household have participated in? (4) Excellent (3) Good (2) Fair __ (1) Poor 5b. Please rate how satisfied you are with the recreation programs listed below. Very Very Parks and FacilitiesSt's ed Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Don't Know 1. Youth athletic and recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 2. Adult athletic and recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 3. Senior recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 4. Special events sponsored by local governments in your community 5 4 3 2 1 9 5. Ease of registering for recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 6. Fees charged for recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 7. Aquatics Programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 8. Overall quality of recreation programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 9. Cultural art programs 5 4 3 2 1 9 6. How do you learn about the programs, activities, and special events that are offered by the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department? [Check all that apply.] (01) City of Boynton Beach website (10) Social media: Instagram (02) Fun Fare Parks and Recreation/Program (11) From schools.churches. or other non-profit Guide(Print) organizations in the community (03) Newspapers (12) From health clubs, gyms or other private sector (04) Flyers organizations in the community (05) Word of mouth(Friends and Neighbors) _(13) Email notifications (06) Signage at parks or recreation facilities (14) Digital marquee _ _(07) Social media: Facebook _(15) By visiting/attending the park (08) Social media: Twitter (16) Other: _ _(09) Social media: Nextdoor 7. What are your most preferred ways of learning about City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department programs, activities, and special events? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 6. or circle "NONE.'] 1st: 2nd: 3rd: NONE ETC Institute(2022) 130 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 2 8. Please indicate if you or any member of your household has a need for AeftilzfiefFibFPAilfessgerci recreational facilities/amenities listed below by circling "Yes" or "No." If "Yes," please rate how well your need for facilities/amenities of this type is being met using a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 means needs are "Fully Met" and 1 means needs are "Not Met." Do you have a need If"Yes," how well are your needs met? Type of Facility/Amenity for this facility/amenity? Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met 01. Baseball/Softball fields Yes No 4 3 2 1 02. Basketball courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 03. Bocce court Yes No 4 3 2 1 04. Canoe/Kayak launches Yes No 4 3 2 1 05. Community gardens Yes No 4 3 2 1 06. Community parks(20+ acres) Yes No 4 3 2 1 07. Cricket fields Yes No 4 3 2 1 08. Disc golf Yes No 4 3 2 1 09. Dog parks Yes No 4 3 2 1 10. Indoor fitness equipment(i.e.,free weights, machines) Yes No 4 3 2 1 11. Indoor gymnasium Yes No 4 3 2 1 12. Indoor nature center Yes No 4 3 2 1 13. Mini-parks(Less than an acre) Yes No 4 3 2 1 14. Motorized boat ramps Yes No 4 3 2 1 15. Mountain bike Yes No 4 3 2 1 16. Multi-generational center(community center of all ages) Yes No 4 3 2 1 17. Natural areas/nature parks Yes No 4 3 2 1 18. Neighborhood parks(5-10 acres) Yes No 4 3 2 1 19. Outdoor amphitheater Yes No 4 3 2 1 20. Outdoor fitness/fitness zones Yes No 4 3 2 1 21. Outdoor futsal/mini soccer courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 22. Outdoor picnic areas/picnic pavilions Yes No 4 3 2 1 23. Outdoor pool Yes No 4 3 2 1 24. Paved multi-purpose trails Yes No 4 3 2 1 25. Pickleball courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 26. Playground/Adventure/Discovery playgrounds Yes No 4 3 2 1 27. Public beach access Yes No 4 3 2 1 28. Rectangle multi-purpose sports fields(i.e.. soccer,football) Yes No 4 3 2 1 29. Restrooms at Parks Yes No 4 3 2 1 30. Sand volleyball Yes No 4 3 2 1 31. Senior center Yes No 4 3 2 1 32. Sidewalks Yes No 4 3 2 1 33. Skate park Yes No 4 3 2 1 34. Splash pad/spray ground Yes No 4 3 2 1 35. Teen center Yes No 4 3 2 1 36. Tennis courts Yes No 4 3 2 1 37. Transportation to parks(i.e., public transit. service stops) Yes No 4 3 2 1 38. Unpaved walking& hiking trails Yes No 4 3 2 1 39. Other: Yes No 4 3 2 1 9. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 8 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write-in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 8, or circle "NONE.'7 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: NONE ETC Institute(2022) 131 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 3 iiiimift- 10. Please indicate if you or any member of your household has a need for ggaildiefFibFiLefiSeti programs/activities listed below by circling "Yes" or "No." If "Yes," please rate how well your need for programs/activities of this type are being met using a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 means needs are "Fully Met" and 1 means needs are "Not Met." Type of Program/Activity Do you have a need for If"Yes," how well are your needs met? yp g y this programlactivity? Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met 01. Adult athletic leagues Yes No 4 3 2 1 02. Adult education (i.e., GED. degree,trade) Yes No 4 3 2 1 03. Adult fitness/wellness Yes No 4 3 2 1 04. Adult performing arts/dance Yes No 4 3 2 1 05. Adult/Youth Learn to Swim Yes No 4 3 2 1 Athletic special events(i.e.. 5K. marathons, Yes No 4 3 2 1 06. tournaments) 07. At-risk youth programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 08. Before and after school programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 09. Camps(summer/school/break) Yes No 4 3 2 1 10. Child day care Yes No 4 3 2 1 11. Community meetings Yes No 4 3 2 1 12. Community special events (i.e., concerts,green Yes No 4 3 2 1 markets) 13. Community trips Yes No 4 3 2 1 14. Cooking and nutrition classes Yes No 4 3 2 1 15. Digital media, photography,filming programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 16. Educational lecture series Yes No 4 3 2 1 17. Esports Yes No 4 3 2 1 18. Galas,formal events Yes No 4 3 2 1 19. Language classes Yes No 4 3 2 1 20. Movies in parks Yes No 4 3 2 1 21. Nature programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 22. Parent and child programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 23. Preschool programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 24. Programs for people with disabilities Yes No 4 3 2 1 25. Programs with children's/senior meals Yes No 4 3 2 1 26. Senior classes(i.e.,computer. social interests) Yes No 4 3 2 1 27. Steam programming Yes No 4 3 2 1 28. Teen programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 29. Temporary art exhibits Yes No 4 3 2 1 30. Volunteer programs Yes No 4 3 2 1 31. Water fitness Yes No 4 3 2 1 32. Youth arts/painting/crafts/drawing classes Yes No 4 3 2 1 33. Youth athletic leagues Yes No 4 3 2 1 34. Youth education(i.e.,computer, programming) Yes No 4 3 2 1 35. Youth fitness/wellness Yes No 4 3 2 1 36. Youth performing arts/dance Yes No 4 3 2 1 37. Other: Yes No 4 3 2 1 11. Which FOUR programs/activities listed in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write-in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 10. or circle "NONE.'7 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: NONE ETC Institute(2022) 132 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 4 12. Please indicate how supportive you would be of each of the following aagligBffigt ihg° iirs5f Boynton Beach could take to improve the recreation and parks and system. How supportive are you of: Very Somewhat Not Sure Not Supportive Supportive Supportive 01. Develop parks for un-organized and free play/general community recreation 4 3 2 1 access and that are not permitted for organized sports. Develop additional outdoor sports facilities for organized sports(e.g.. soccer, 02. 4 3 2 1 football, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball) 03. Develop additional multi-purpose Indoor gymnasiums throughout the City that 4 3 2 1 provide opportunities to play indoor basketball, volleyball, pickleball. 04. Develop additional dog parks in the City 4 3 2 1 05. Develop an ATV/dirt bike park 4 3 2 1 06. Develop new outdoor aquatics facilities 4 3 2 1 07. Develop an extreme sports park(e.g., BMX, skate park) 4 3 2 1 08. Development of walking and biking facilities 4 3 2 1 09. Develop outdoor pickleball complex 4 3 2 1 10. Increase safety and security measures in parks(e.g., increase lighting. security 4 3 2 1 cameras,call boxes, park rangers,on-site staff) 11. Develop park app for communication, program and event awareness. report 4 3 2 1 vandalism, provide feedback.etc. 12. Other: __ _ 4 3 2 1 13. Which FOUR of the items listed in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write- in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 12, or circle "NONE.'7 1st: 2nd: 3rd: 4th: NONE 14. Recreation and parks systems have the potential to help improve some of the difficult health, social, economic, and environmental challenges facing communities. Please select the top FIVE areas of concern that are MOST IMPORTANT to you and your household. (01) Blight(i.e.,dilapidated, unsafe, and/or unsightly conditions in your neighborhood and/or community) (02) Community divisiveness/isolation/loneliness/anxiety and depression (03)Community safety/crime/violence (04)Cost of healthy foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables and whole foods (05)Access to healthy foods, such as fresh fruits. vegetables, and whole foods(i.e., healthy foods are too far away) (06) Economic development(i.e.,transformation of underutilized places into new stores, restaurants,offices, housing) (07) Flooding (08) Sea level rise (09) Homelessness and/or panhandling (10)Access to healthcare.doctors, and medicines (11)Caregiving required for family member with special needs, aging parents. grandparent raising grandchildren (12) High quality jobs with adequate incomes/wages and benefits such as health care (13)Access to transportation(i.e., sidewalks, bikeways,trails, public transit) (14)Gentrification/displacement(i.e.. neighborhood change) (15) Preservation of natural areas(i.e., preserving forest land, rivers, lakes) (16) Housing costs/Lack of affordable housing (17)Traffic congestion (18) Substance abuse/drug and alcohol use (19)Trash/Litter (20) Poverty (21)Other: ETC Institute(2022) 133 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 5 15. What is the MAXIMUM DISTANCE you would be willing to travel to use der&tiOrilloW26@ftii COMMUNITY PARK that provide the programs and activities that are most important to you and your household (20+ acres, e.g., Ezell Hester, Jr. Park, Barrier Free Park)? (1) 1 mile(20-minute walk: approximately 6 to 8 minutes driving) (2)2 miles(40-minute walk; approximately 8 to 15 minutes driving) (3) 3 to 5 miles(60 to 120-minute walk:approximately 15 to 30 minutes driving) (4) More than 5 miles(More than 30 minutes driving) (9) Don't know or not sure 16. If you had a budget of $100 for FACILITIES/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS provided by the City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department, how would you allocate the funds among the categories of funding listed below? [Please be sure your total adds up to $100.] $ Development of new/additional parks facilities in existing parks $_ Development of new walking and biking facilities $ Development of new indoor recreation centers $ Improvements/maintenance of existing parks and recreation facilities $ Improvements/maintenance of existing indoor recreation centers $ Improvements/maintenance of existing walking and biking facilities $ Acquiring new park land $_ Other: $100 total 17. If you had a budget of $100 for PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS provided by the City of Boynton Recreation and Parks Department, how would you allocate the funds among the categories of funding listed below? [Please be sure your total adds up to $100.] $ Additional adult recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) $ Additional youth recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) $ Additional senior recreation programs and/or classes(excluding athletics) $ Additional adult athletic program/leagues $ Additional youth athletic program/leagues $ Increase frequency of programs/classes and/or extended hours of programming $ Increase staff to improve maintenance of parks and facilities $ Other: $100 total 18. What is the maximum amount of additional annual taxes would you be willing to pay to improve your local parks and recreation facilities? (1) I'm not willing to pay additional taxes (4)$51-$75 per year (7)Over$200 per year (2) $10-$25 per year (5)$76-$100 per year (3)$26-$50 per year (6)$101-$200 per year ETC Institute(2022) 134 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 6 t$urvey;Ft lull survey The following demographic information is being requested to validate Din all responses will remain confidential. 19. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are... Under age 5: Ages 15-19: Ages 35-44: Ages 65-74: Ages 5-9: _ Ages 20-24: Ages 45-54: _ Ages 75+: Ages 10-14: __. Ages 25-34: Ages 55-64: 20. What is your age? years 21. How do you identify? (1) Male (2) Female (3)Other 22. How many years have you lived in the City of Boynton Beach? years 23. Which of the following best describes your race? [Check all that apply.] (01)Asian or Asian Indian (05) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (02) Black or African American (06) Hispanic,Spanish, or Latino/a/x (03)American Indian or Alaska Native (07) Haitian/Creole (04)White (99) Other: 24. What language do you speak at home? (1) English (2)Spanish (3)Creole (4) Other: 25. Do you have any other thoughts or ideas that you would like to share regarding the City of Boynton Beach recreation and parks system? This concludes the survey. Thank you for your time! Please return your survey in the enclosed postage-paid envelope addressed to: ETC Institute, 725 West Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061 Your responses will remain completely confidential. The information printed to the right will ONLY be used to help identify needs for parks and recreation facilities and services ETC dIiffneeeas2of)the City.Thank you. 135 ©2022 ETC Institute Page 7 ec,:creC2M) AVE . Boynton Beach 00 E . OCEAN BOYNTON BEACH , FL 33435 REIMAGINE RECREATION