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In the past year, which of the following local or neighboring waterfront beach parks have you visited? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Pine Lake Park, Sammamish 56.8% 25 Beaver Lake Park, Sammamish 40.9% 18 Houghton Beach Park, Kirkland 27.3% 12 O.O. Denny Park, Kirkland 11.4% 5 Park at Bothell Landing, Bothell 18.2% 8 Sammamish River Park & Trail, Bothell 27.3% 12 Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah 61.4% 27 Matthews Beach Park, Seattle 22.7% 10 Other (please specify) 45.5% 20 answered question 44 skipped question 1
Number Response Date Other (please specify) 1 09/06/2008 None 2 09/12/2008 Luke McRedmond Park 3 09/13/2008 Idlewood Park on Lake Sammamish 4 09/13/2008 Kirkland marina 5 09/14/2008 idlewood 6 09/15/2008 Magnuson Park, Seattle 7 09/16/2008 Rattlesnake 8 09/16/2008 I live on the lake 9 09/16/2008 Idylwood Park 10 09/16/2008 Gasworks Park,Golden Gardens Park,Tracey Owens Park 11 09/16/2008 Marymoor, E. Lake Sammamish Trail 12 09/16/2008 marymoor 13 09/16/2008 Gas Works, Eliot Bay, Sammamish Rowing 14 09/17/2008 Lake Sammamish (Rail) Trail 15 09/17/2008 East Lake Sammamish Trail. 16 09/17/2008 East Sammamish Park 17 09/18/2008 Idylwood park 18 09/24/2008 Ebright Creek 19 09/24/2008 Idlewilde, Bellevue, WA 20 09/25/2008 Idylwood in Redmond Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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If you do use any of these parks, what do you like best about it/them? Response Answer Options Count 34 answered question 34 skipped question 11
Numbe Response Date Response Text r 1 09/05/2008 I just lime the tranquility of the water. 2 09/06/2008 boat launch 3 09/09/2008 well planned surroundings and beautiful settings 4 09/09/2008 Natural beauty. Shade trees. Convienence. 5 09/11/2008 trails, trees and natural areas 6 09/12/2008 Access to and from the water for non-motorized boats Lake Sammamish state park has some wonderful beaches and a good coast 7 09/12/2008 line for launching kayaks and canoes. 8 09/13/2008 The ability to put my kayak into the lake. 9 09/13/2008 Easy access and close to play area with adequate parking. I enjoy being able to launch my kayak at the many beaches on lake wa. I 10 09/13/2008 wish that there was more non moterized boat launches on lake sammish At Pine Lake, the kids enjoy the proximity of the swim area and play areas. We use the park area almost year-round (except for the very wet, cold 11 09/13/2008 season). 12 09/13/2008 Pine Lake is wonderful. No motor boats. Dogs are allowed. 13 09/14/2008 extensive parking and no boat launch I like the ones without a swimming beach, just rest rooms and picnic tables 14 09/14/2008 15 09/15/2008 Manual boat access (for Kayaks) 16 09/15/2008 Easy water access, beach, ducks The natural setting, water access and the environmental health of the park 17 09/16/2008 and waters. Open space for walking in such a beautiful setting. Also enjoy seeing how 18 09/16/2008 much use the parks get from families in the area!! 19 09/16/2008 Pedestrian and dog access Beach/water accessibility, restrooms, swimming, grassy areas, bicycle 20 09/16/2008 accessibility location, accessibility and activities; also restroom facilities that are 21 09/16/2008 maintained 22 09/16/2008 access, proximity to water, open spaces, playgrounds 23 09/16/2008 Diverese Populations & ease of access I like the limited amount of parking space at Pine Lake Park because it helps keep the total population of users down to a more "Park Like" 24 09/17/2008 setting, as a place to relax. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
Wooded semi-natural but still accessible waterfront. My family enjoys a wooded grassy waterfront area that still allows access to the lake by people. A 100% natural thickly vegetated area is of no use to users in an urban park (might be more approp in a natural preserve situation). At the same time a barren plain of sand, spotted with goose poop, such as at Lk Sammamish St Park and to some extent at Matthews beach is just plain 25 09/17/2008 ugly. 26 09/17/2008 I like the natural environment, not lots of ball fields and lights. Priority order:easy parking; landscaping is appealing; childrens playground 27 09/17/2008 is clean; 28 09/18/2008 Access to the beach. Powerboat access at Idylwood park 29 09/20/2008 Their close proximity. 30 09/20/2008 easy access I like the natural features, (woods and lake) of Pine and Beaver Lake..and I can walk to both of them from my house...they can be connected for a nice walk. I also can walk to Ebright Creek (wish there was more sidewalk on 212th) I like the other parks as they have easy access to the bike trails...good place to get off the bikes and rest and have lunch. 31 09/24/2008 Access to the Lake for swimming, picnic tables, grassy areas with shade 32 09/24/2008 and playground equipment. 33 09/25/2008 The beach is easy to launch from and there are toilets. 34 09/25/2008 Nature, walking, beach, putting in rubber raft. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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If applicable, please complete the following sentence: "I would visit one or more of these waterfront parks more often if they offered:"
Answer Options Response Count 28 answered question 28 skipped question 17
Numb Response Date Response Text er Kayak access to Lake Sammamish without having to deal with motor boat 1 08/21/2008 traffic 2 09/05/2008 Water area for dogs to swim. 3 09/05/2008 access to a larger body of water. Close proximity to other amenities such as places to eat, entertainment, easy 4 09/06/2008 pedestrian access without needing to drive, safety and eyes on the street. 5 09/09/2008 Camping. 6 09/11/2008 not applicable 7 09/12/2008 a safe place to land, and I'd be there in an instant if had a clean restroom! 8 09/12/2008 Easy access for kayakers. 9 09/13/2008 A place to park and a put in for non-motorized boats. 10 09/13/2008 Plenty of parking, play area, picnic area and access to bike trail. 11 09/13/2008 easy launching for non moterized boats "kayak" 12 09/15/2008 manual boat access better views, some water features like fountain, etc. for kids to soak on hot 13 09/15/2008 days Easier access for personal powered water craft. Beaver lake boat ramp 14 09/16/2008 requires a permit. 15 09/16/2008 a coffee shop, resteraunt and gas pump I would be wonderful to have a boat boat launch facility other than Lake 16 09/16/2008 Samm. Something on the north end of the lake. 17 09/16/2008 Bicycle access 18 09/16/2008 parking/ease of access Well, just, go to Greenlake. Full length water front, scads of parking, and a 19 09/16/2008 vital community within walking distance I would visit the East Lake Sammamish (Rail) Trail more frequently if there was 20 09/17/2008 paved and signed parking. 21 09/17/2008 No Dogs! I would really like to see the ELST with some type of water access (as the 22 09/17/2008 water does belong to the public - we just cannot get to it). as I havent been to a WATERFRONT park so I cant compare. As long as parks 23 09/17/2008 are kept well maintained with easy parking I would visit them. 24 09/18/2008 Power boat docking and boat ramp Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
Hikings trails or quick walking connections to existing hiking trails. If they had a clean, well-maintained, attractive swimming area--only Pine Lake offers this in Sammamish right now and it's very busy with people because of this. We need more options. Lake Sammamish State Park is not well maintained, feels a little junky and could use some landscaping. An additional waterfront park in Sammamish, particularly on the North side where there isn't anything, would 25 09/20/2008 be fabulous and well used. 26 09/20/2008 better parking facilities for my car A drop off for kayaks near the beach that is separate from a motorized boat 27 09/25/2008 launch site. easier access with no motor boats nearby for rubber rafts or other small non 28 09/25/2008 motorized craft. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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What mode of transportation would you and or other members of your family use to get to the Sammamish Landing Park? Please rank each from "frequently" to "never" Rating Response Answer Options Frequently Column1 Column2 Never Average Count Walking 6 5 12 11 2.823529 34 Bicycling 14 7 7 9 2.297297 37 Driving 23 9 2 5 1.717949 39 Other 2 0 3 5 3.1 10 answered question 43 skipped question 2 Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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Which of the following activities would you like to see available at Sammamish Landing? Please rank each of the following from "very important" to "not important". Very Not Rating Response Answer Options important Column1 Column2 important Average Count Walking/Running 19 7 5 4 1.828571 35 Hiking 11 8 7 5 2.193548 31 Biking 16 9 6 6 2.054054 37 Swimming 21 9 5 3 1.736842 38 Reading 12 11 5 6 2.147059 34 Kayaking/Canoeing 26 9 4 0 1.435897 39 Bird-watching 15 8 5 6 2.058824 34 Picknicking 20 12 5 1 1.657895 38 Nature walks 16 11 4 4 1.885714 35 Educational field trips 5 10 10 7 2.59375 32 answered question 41 skipped question 4 Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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How do you feel the City should approach its development of this waterfront park?
Response Response Answer Options Percent Count I would like to see any sort of development held to an absolute 26.2% 11 minimum, and provide limited opportunities for public access. I would like to see a plan that shows a clear effort to balance the 45.2% 19 protection of natural resources and recreational access. I would like to see the most sensitive areas, such as the wetlands, protected via limited access, with the rest of the site available for 28.6% 12 development of an abundance of trails, beach access, picnic areas, play areas, etc. answered question 42 skipped question 3 Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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Given that Sammamish Landing is a narrow linear park with a high percentage of wetland areas, what specific park improvements would you like to see at the park?
Answer Options Response Count 35 answered question 35 skipped question 10
Number Response Date Response Text 1 08/21/2008 Lake access for kayaks Beach and water access for the public, a place to have a picnic, a large 2 09/05/2008 dock to launch my canoe. 3 09/06/2008 Not worth investing the money 4 09/06/2008 none 5 09/09/2008 Can't comment until I see the area or a picture of the area. very limited access with maximum wetland and eagle perching 6 09/11/2008 protection and natural interpretive areas Unobtrusive minimal boat launch for non-motorized watercraft, 7 09/12/2008 primarily kayaks/canoes. Picnic area, restroom facilities, and the ability to launch kayaks and 8 09/12/2008 canoes. 9 09/13/2008 beach access. non moterized boat launch, kayak rentals and canoes, wooden walking 10 09/13/2008 paths for wetlands 11 09/13/2008 Place to enjoy the setting...picnic 12 09/14/2008 as little as possible 13 09/14/2008 rest rooms, a few picnic tables, non-motorized boat launch It would be nice to have boardwalks for passive activities, such as 14 09/15/2008 nature observation and birdwatching. 15 09/15/2008 swimming 16 09/16/2008 Low impact access to viewing the wetlands. 17 09/16/2008 play ground, swimming area and picnic area with bathrooms. 18 09/16/2008 Places to sit for a picnic, reading, resting from hiking the trail etc. 19 09/16/2008 Boat launch facility Cut some ground cover and replace with grass. Leave all trees with a 20 09/16/2008 diameter of more than 6". Leave sections as designated wilderness. Restrooms, beach access, parking, interpretive trails discussing: - the ecosystems, flora and fauna - Native American and white settlers' historical roots, including the 21 09/16/2008 history of the railroad. A priority should be given to protecting the wetlands and educating the users as to their value. That is more important than building a boat ramp and a swimming beach. (There is public access to the lake at 22 09/16/2008 Lake Sammamish State park. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
23 09/16/2008 playground; swimming; kayak/canoe launch 24 09/16/2008 See Green Lake 25 09/17/2008 Paved and properly signed parking. Swimming beaches and docks. Waterfront lawns for relaxation, reading, and natural picnicking (no need for picnic tables). Restrooms. Childrens 26 09/17/2008 play structure. a few picnic tables, perhaps a swimming area, canoe launch (no 27 09/17/2008 motorized water craft), bathrooms Very simple and environmentally sensitive lake access via trails. PLease, no playgrounds, skate parks, etc. Keep this as natural as 28 09/17/2008 possible, while allowing access to the lake and the woods. develop it into a park where there is nice grass and a place to sit by the 29 09/17/2008 water and relax. Most important is non-motorized watercraft and human access to the lake for swimming and canoeing/kayaking. Family picnicking would 30 09/20/2008 also be high on the list with a playground and nature hikes/walking Only picnic areas, no access by vehicles. Because E. Lake Sammamish Parkway is already narrow at this point and if you are going to allow vehicles to launch boats, kayaks, etc. this will impact traffic negatively, cause congestion and possibly accidents when cars try to load/unload 31 09/20/2008 water craft. Boardwalk, benches, picnic tables, rest room, water fountain, native 32 09/24/2008 plants I think we need to capitalize on as much of the area as we can for public use for swimming, picnicing, relaxing, etc. We have plenty of wetlands so it would not hurt to channel some of the water to create drylands that can be used since the strip of land is narrow. I would like 33 09/25/2008 to see the use of this land be beneficial to as many people as possible. Drop off site for non motorized boats, toilets, signage describing wetland areas and how to keep the Lake water healthy. Bike park. No 34 09/25/2008 dogs in the water so people can swim. Some picnic tables. Only improvements that require lake useage, no sport fields, group 35 09/25/2008 areas etc. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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Do you have any other comments regarding Sammamish Landing or the planning process?
Answer Options Response Count 26 answered question 26 skipped question 19
Numbe Response Date Response Text Remove invasive species. Make sure the beach area is visible from the bike trail for safety. Install a nice dock for canoes and kayaks. Install small picnic shelters like the beautiful ones at Pine Lake Park for family 1 09/05/2008 picnics and birthday parties and such. Low impact development. Except for water sports such as swimming, boating this narrow, hard to access park will have no use. An extended trail already exists for hiking and biking. The only access to the trail is by auto because there are no bus services and distance from most homes requires use of car. The park is at the edge of town and requires motor transportation. Millions of dollars to start and additional millions to finish with the promise of little 2 09/06/2008 use, not worth it. 3 09/06/2008 how will you deal with parking? 4 09/09/2008 Go for it! 5 09/11/2008 maximum wetland and eagle perching protection is important here 6 09/12/2008 Will look forward to the finished product. 7 09/13/2008 Please hurry!Thank you! I would prefer to have the funds spent on a community Aquatic center vs. 8 09/13/2008 spending more money on another park. I would hope that the park would be open to the changing times and 9 09/13/2008 allow the park to really encorage non moterized boats Parking on 187th has been a problem since the trail opened. Crime has increased since the trail was opened including graffitti, burglery, 10 09/14/2008 vandalism, and even a flasher on the trail. 11 09/14/2008 no 12 09/16/2008 I need to know more about the space to comment. How are you going to deal with the adjacent property owners private land? We don't live by this stretch, however we feel we have people entering our property and gauking at us all the time. I can't imagine how intrusive this will be for these owners. I hope you take careful 13 09/16/2008 consideration for them. 14 09/16/2008 No Keep homeowners near the park in the loop and keep their thoughts to 15 09/16/2008 the forefront. 16 09/16/2008 Thank you! 17 09/16/2008 A map showing the location would be nice. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
Zone the entire Sammamish Lakeshore as Park and establish a plan to acquire the properties as they become availabe. It may take a 100 years but this lake shore is the jewel of Sammamish and should be made 18 09/16/2008 available to all. See Green Lake. Since it is a small park it is most suited for those who want to launch a 19 09/17/2008 canoe/kayak or just swim. Please do NOT make it a park for dogs - running loose or not. They have 20 09/17/2008 destroyed an entire area in Marymoor - that's enough! Strong concern aobut traffic congestion on East Lake Sammamish. We live off NE 16th which is already extremely unsafe turning left onto East Lake Sammamish. My fear is that the extra congestion will make this even more unsafe. The left hand turn lane off NE 16th needs to be completed prior to extra traffic due to Sammamish Landing. there are many homes off NE 16th and with only 1 exit out for all of us I am concerned at the 21 09/17/2008 increased probabilty of accidents. I really hope we can get something like this for the North side. Lake Sammamish is so beautiful and yet it is largely unaccessible for the bulk of the public due to private development. Something on the North end of 22 09/20/2008 the lake would be a helpful improvement. I am for parks, but considering the ingress and egress at this location, I 23 09/20/2008 am against it. 24 09/24/2008 I think it is a wonderful idea! Parking will need to be worked out along with increased turning lanes on 25 09/25/2008 East Lake Sammamish Parkway. If you have partners helping you develope, make sure that Sammamish remains in control and all is very well spelled out as to the benefit of any group opposed to general public benefit. Public benefit should not suffer 26 09/25/2008 from the group's benefit. Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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What is your gender?
Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Male 46.5% 20 Female 53.5% 23 answered question 43 skipped question 2 Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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What is your age?
Response Response Answer Options Percent Count 18 or under 0.0% 0 19-25 0.0% 0 26-35 4.7% 2 36-45 23.3% 10 46-65 69.8% 30 65+ 2.3% 1 answered question 43 skipped question 2 Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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Which type of household do you live in?
Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Single Adult with Children 9.3% 4 Couple with Children 55.8% 24 Single Adult with no 0.0% 0 Couple with no Children 27.9% 12 Other (please specify) 7.0% 3 answered question 43 skipped question 2
Number Response Date Other (please specify) 1 09/13/2008 couple empty nesters 2 09/16/2008 Many grandchildren 3 09/25/2008 couple with renting child, I live in Redmond, from whence some land came! Survey Results as of September 24, 2008
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Do you live in Sammamish; and, if so, how long have you lived here?
Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Under 4 years 16.7% 7 4 - 7 years 7.1% 3 8 - 10 years 21.4% 9 11 or more years 35.7% 15 I don't live in Sammamish 19.0% 8 answered question 42 skipped question 3