Agenda 05-20-13
C ITY OF B OYNTON B EACH
C ITY OF B OYNTON B EACH
R ECREATION & P ARKS B OARD M EETING
R ECREATION & P ARKS B OARD M EETING
May 20, 2013
6:30P..
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OMMISSION CHAMBERS
100E.BBB.
OYNTON EACH LVD
AGENDA
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
II.ATTENDANCE
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Needs Assessment
V.NEW BUSINESS
A.Dog Park
B.Department Strategic Plan (Issues/Concerns)
C.“Play Outdoors” – Schedule of Events
D.Schedule Parks Tour
VI. Items for the City Manager’s Attention
VII. NEXT MEETING: June 24, 2013
VII.ADJOURNMENT
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F A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, HE/SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE/SHE
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. (F.S. 286.0105)
ACHIEVEMENTCOMMUNITYCONSERVATION
… A sense of … of our natural treasures…
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFUTURE HEALTH
… Florida’s … Good…
HERITAGENATUREIT STARTS IN PARKS!
Ties to our … Respect for …
You can also complete the questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BBNeeds
RECREATION INTERESTS
Listed below are many different categories of recreational activities that can be enjoyed year-round. For each
interest
activity, please indicate whether YOU and/or your family would have in the activities. Please circle the
appropriate response.
Category Example No Some Great
Interest Interest Interest
1 2 3
Aquatics Lap swim, swim lessons, open swim, etc.
1 2 3
Arts & Crafts Ceramics, photography, drawing, painting, textiles, etc.
1 2 3
Environmental Gardening, natural landscaping, nature study, nature walks, etc.
1 2 3
Family Programs Splash parties, parent/child dances, holiday programs, etc.
1 2 3
Hobbies Cooking, flower arranging, models, chess, etc.
1 2 3
Indoor Fitness Exercise equipment, free weights, jogging track, aerobics, etc.
1 2 3
Outdoor Fitness Hiking, running, walking, biking, kayaking etc.
1 2 3
Performing Arts Theater, concerts, ballet, music, etc.
1 2 3
Self-Improvement Self-defense, home, computer, foreign languages, etc.
1 2 3
Social Dancing, senior club, bridge, etc.
1 2 3
Special Events One or two day events, festivals, shows, etc.
1 2 3
Special Needs Programs Disabled sports, etc.
1 2 3
Sports & Athletics Baseball, soccer, basketball, football, tennis, golf, etc.
1 2 3
Teen Programs Homework assistance, computer classes, etc.
1 2 3
Travel & Tourism Trips to points of interest within 3 hour drive, etc.
AREAS OF EMPHASIS
Please indicate whether the following facilities and programs are needed for the children, teens, adults and
AND
seniors in your family indicate if you are willing to pay a user fee. Please circle the appropriate response
(there will be two responses for each item).
Needed? Fund with User Needed? Fund with User
Fee Fee
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
After-school programs Neighborhood parks
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Amphitheater Passive recreation areas
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Baseball fields Picnic areas
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Basketball courts Playground areas in parks
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Bicycle trails Program classes
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Bikeways Programs for preschoolers
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Blueways Senior center
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Boat ramps Senior programs
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Computer classes Singles Events
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Dance Skate parks
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Dog park Soccer fields
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Exercise and fitness programs Special events
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Fishing piers Special needs programs
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Fitness trails Summer camps
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Football fields Swimming pools
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Greenways Teen Center
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Health screenings Tennis/racquet courts
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Historic, eco and art walks Theater
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Lessons (e.g., dance, piano) Visual arts
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Multi-purpose fields Waterfront access
You can also compoletle the questionnaaore at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BBNeeds
TIME AND ATTENDANCE
The Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department (BBRPD) wants to schedule recreational activities and
special events when it is most convenient for you and your family. Please circle all the times when you and
your family would attend recreation activities, programs and facilities.
ADULTS YOUTH
M T W Th F Sa S M T W Th F Sa S
6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 a.m. Noon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Noon 4 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Please circle approximately how many times you and/or your family visited/attended and used the following
facilities at these locations in the past 12 months. Also indicate if you were aware of the existence of each
facility by circling the nu.
Never 1-6 7-12 13-24 25 and more Aware
Athletic facilities (Hester 0 1 2 3 4 8
Center, Tennis Center)
0 1 2 3 4 8
Beaches (Oceanfront Park)
Community Centers (Art 0 1 2 3 4 8
Center, Sims Center, Civic
Center, Intracoastal Park
Clubhouse, Senior Center)
0 1 2 3 4 8
Denson Pool
0 1 2 3 4 8
Parks
Other (Specify): 0 1 2 3 4 8
There are some reasons why people cannot, or do not, participate in programs, or visit sites offered by the
not
BBRPD. Please circle the reasons why you and/or your family have participated.
1 1
Access to recreation facilities where I live Not interested in public recreation
1 1
Competing facilities Parking not adequate
1 1
Hours of operation Poor customer service
1 1
I do not have the time Poor quality of program
1 1
Inconvenient location Program was full or cancelled
1 1
Inconvenient timing Safety concerns
1 1
Lack of information Substandard old facilities
1 1
Lack of maintenance The duration and length of programs
1 1
Lack of qualified staffing/instructors The facilities are too crowded
1 1
Lack of restrooms The kind of people coming to it
1 1
Lack of transportation The type of programs offered are unappealing
1 1
Language barriers Too expensive
1 Other: 1
Not accessible for the disabled
You can also compoletle the questionnaaore at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BBNeeds
INFORMATION ABOUT PARKS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
We are interested in determining the best ways of informing you about parks and recreation programs and
activities. To help us, please circle the appropriate numbers below to indicate how effective the following
methods would be for keeping you informed.
Very Ineffective Not Sure Effective Very Effective
Ineffective
1 2 3 4 5
Brochures, flyers or posters at public facilities
1 2 3 4 5
Direct mail of BBRPD Funfare! Magazine
1 2 3 4 5
Events line
1 2 3 4 5
Flyers coming home from school
1 2 3 4 5
Homeowner Association Newsletter
1 2 3 4 5
Internet/websites
1 2 3 4 5
Marquees/signage for special events
1 2 3 4 5
Newspaper ads
Radio Station 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Social media
1 2 3 4 5
TV ads
1 2 3 4 5
Word of mouth
PERSONAL OPINIONS
The BBRPD would like to obtain your personal opinions about a variety of issues. Please circle the number
that most closely reflects your attitudes.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Don't
Agree
DisagreeKnow
1 2 3 4 8
BBRPD should make efforts to attract more tourism to the city.
1 2 3 4 8
I am aware of the recreation programs and activities the BBRPD offers.
1 2 3 4 8
I am satisfied with the recreation opportunities available to me.
1 2 3 4 8
I am willing to pay reasonable users fees for new recreation opportunities.
I do not want to travel to a different part of town to visit a recreation 1 2 3 4 8
facility/program.
1 2 3 4 8
I feel safe in the parks.
1 2 3 4 8
I feel uncomfortable visiting some of the facilities.
1 2 3 4 8
I follow the BBRPD on Facebook.
1 2 3 4 8
I prefer neighborhood parks over a large centralized park.
1 2 3 4 8
I receive the Funfare! Magazine in the mail.
1 2 3 4 8
In general, the facilities that I have visited satisfy my needs.
1 2 3 4 8
Non-residents should pay a higher fee for BBRPD programs and facilities.
1 2 3 4 8
The BBRPD is responsive to community recreation needs.
1 2 3 4 8
The BBRPD needs to have more cooperative programs with the schools.
1 2 3 4 8
The BBRPD recreation activities are primarily tailored for the youth.
1 2 3 4 8
The BBRPD should provide more activities where the whole family can participate.
1 2 3 4 8
The BBRPD staff is courteous and helpful.
1 2 3 4 8
The park facilities I visit are clean and well maintained.
1 2 3 4 8
The parks I visit are conveniently located.
1 2 3 4 8
The quality of leadership/supervision provided by the BBRPD is good.
1 2 3 4 8
There is a need for a better geographic distribution of facilities.
1 2 3 4 8
There is a need for more activities for people with disabilities.
1 2 3 4 8
There is a need for programs for teens.
1 2 3 4 8
There is a need for special programs for persons over age 55.
You can also compoletle the questionnaaore at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BBNeeds
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please help us make better decisions by providing the following information. Please remember that the
individual answers will be treated with confidence. Please circle the number of the response or fill in the blank.
What is your gender? What is your age?
Female....2 18- 25- 35- 45-54...4
55- 65- 70-
What was your household income before taxes in 2012?
$25,000 to $49,999.....2 $100,000 to $124,999 ...5
Are you retired?
How many adults, including yourself, age 19 and above, currently live in your household?
____
How many children in your household are:
under age five ____; ages 5 to 10 ____; ages 11 to 14 _____; ages 15 to 18 ____; no children _____
What is your marital status:
Married...1 Divorced/Separated...2
How many years have you lived in Boynton Beach? _____
Are you a full-time or seasonal resident?
Full-
Do you live in a development that provides recreation activities?
What is your ethnicity?
African-
American-Indian or Alaskan Native
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin
Pacific
Other (Specify) ______________________________________________________
Do you use the Internet at:
Do you have any disabilities/limited abilities requiring special needs:
Looking at the map on the back of the cover letter, please put in the number for your area of residence: _________
If you are not sure if you are a resident of Boynton Beach, please call Wally Majors at (561) 742-6255.
Please write in any additional comments you may have: