Weekend Questionnaire Results

Hello all,

The participating directors thank everyone who took the time to fill out the questionnaire at the "BX Ranch Park".  The responses were very interesting.  Now, since they are tabulated, they are here for all to review.

Weekend Questionnaire Results

Weekend Survey (July 28th & 29th, 2012)

(Total = 162: Degree of error +/- 1%.)
1) As a Park User, how frequently do you use the Park?
once a month = 15 (9%), once every couple weeks = 16 (10%)
once a week = 34 (21%), multiple times per week = 85 (53%)
multiple times per day = 12 (7%)

2) What riding/electoral area do you live in?
City of Vernon = 104 (64%)
District of Coldstream = 20 (12%)
Regional Area "B" = 13 (8%)
Regional Area "C" = 11 (7%)
Other = 12 (7%)

3) Do you bring your dog(s) to the park?
Yes =156 (96%), No = 6 (4%)

4) Do you like access to a dog permitted park?
Yes = 162 (100%), No = 0 (0%)

5) Do you think Dogs should be on a leash their entire time at the Park?
Yes = 2 (1%), No = 160 (99%)

6) Would you like to see a fenced "off leash" area specifcally for dog use?
Yes = 49 (30%), No = 95 (59%)

7) What equipment or facilities do you feel could be added to the Park?
portable toilets = 84 (52%), garbage containers = 102 (63%)
picnic tables = 49 (30%), 'playground' equipment = 22 (14%)
open air shelter = 43 (27%)

8) What feature of this Park is your favorite?
Creek = 85 (52%), Trees/Open Area = 28 (17%)
Off Leash = 26 (16%), Walking Area = 23 (14%)
Dog viewing = 2 (1%), Socializing = 5 (3%)

9) As a Park User, what is your primary use?
exercise = 133 (82%), picnics = 8 (5%), relaxation = 60 (37%)

10) How many family members access the park?
one = 32 (20%), two = 73 (45%), three = 25 (15%)
four or more = 32 (20%)

11) What is your opinion of the park's condition?
Excellent = 39 (24%), Very Good = 70 (43%)
Satisfactory = 39 (24%), Poor = 13 (8%)

12) Would you like to see or attend a summertime community event at the BX Ranch Park?
Yes = 96 (59%), No = 55 (34%)

13) Would you like to see a Light installed in the Parking lot of the Park?
Yes = 113 (68%), No = 39 (24%)

14) Were you aware that this Community Park is a "multiple use" park?
Yes = 96 (59%), No = 65 (40%)

15) As an area resident/taxpayer, would you support these possibilities through municipal taxation?
Yes = 127 (78%), No = 24 (15%)

Some Comments:

• "Lots of land that deserves more than just being thought of as a "Dog Park.""
• "I am visiting from Calgary & Google states that there are washrooms. I was disappointed that that there wasn't."
• "More Parks that have shade for the summertime!!!"
• "Do not dump snow - it contaminates soil & water."
• "Mutual respect of users is very important. Mowing more often would help us find feces to pick up. Appreciate being able to have off leash area this large for my dog. Thanks to the volunteers for collecting this information. Park boundary by bridges is not very clear for where your allowed to go, some people can't read map board well & a sign saying leaving park may help with keeping the neighbors happy."
• "Truly believe that dogs past the bridge certainly NOT the biggest worry."
• "Grass cut, cut the weeds and fix the bridge."

* Some questions (#7, #8 & #9) are multiple answer questions.
** Also any discrepancy in percentages is attributed to some answers being left blank.

Thanks again, if you would like to leave a comment below on this (or other subject matter) please do!