Walker Parks and Recreation Users Survey
1. How often do you use the parks in the City of Walker?
Response Response
Percent Count
Daily 18.4% 38
Weekly 48.3% 100
Monthly 21.7% 45
Rarely 12.6% 26
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2. What park features do you use?
Response Response
Percent Count
Ball fields 23.0% 47
Basketball hoops 9.3% 19
Tennis courts 18.1% 37
Playground equipment 48.0% 98
Pavilions / seating areas 22.5% 46
Trails 75.5% 154
Open spaces 33.8% 69
Other (please specify) 13.7% 28
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1 of 21 3. What new features would you like to see in our parks?
Response Response
Percent Count
Climbing wall 32.1% 53
Climbing rock 25.5% 42
Splash pad 63.0% 104
Skateboard park 17.0% 28
Dog park 50.9% 84
Other (please specify) 44
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4. Which of the following City of Walker recreation programs and events are utilitized by you or your family?
Response Response
Percent Count
Adult softball 30.2% 32
Senior bowling 2.8% 3
Easter egg hunt 50.0% 53
Youth soccer 49.1% 52
Youth softball 18.9% 20
Other (please specify) 22
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2 of 21 5. Have you used the Walker Ice & Fitness Center facilities?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 72.5% 150
No 27.1% 56
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6. What features of the Walker Ice & Fitness Center have you used?
Response Response
Percent Count
Cardio equipment 67.5% 102
Fitness programs 56.3% 85
Weight equipment 53.6% 81
Running / walking track 55.0% 83
Team ice hockey 13.9% 21
Hockey open skate 31.1% 47
Hockey pro shop 13.9% 21
Other (please specify) 16
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3 of 21 7. Which new features would you like to see at the Walker Ice & Fitness Center?
Response Response
Percent Count
More cardio equipment 13.5% 23
More weight training equipment 8.8% 15
More fitness programs 27.6% 47
Second sheet of ice for hockey 15.9% 27
Indoor basketball courts 27.1% 46
Indoor pool 75.9% 129
Larger running / walking track 32.4% 55
Other (please specify) 37
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8. Do you use the trails in the City of Walker?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 86.8% 178
No 13.7% 28
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4 of 21 9. Which trails do you use?
Response Response
Percent Count
Millennium Park / Johnson 75.0% 144 Park / Kent Trails (Kent County)
Meijer Standale Trail 59.9% 115
Trails through City Hall complex 63.0% 121
Do not use trails 8.9% 17
Other (please specify) 12
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10. Should more trail connections be made in the City of Walker to link to the regional trail network?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 74.1% 152
No 8.3% 17
Do not know 17.6% 36
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5 of 21 11. Should the City of Walker commit additional funding to parks, recreation programs, public open spaces or trails?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 86.1% 174
No 14.4% 29
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12. Would you support a special, time-limited tax millage of up to 0.5 mils to fund additional park development, recreation programs, open space purchases or trails? (Note: 0.5 mils would cost $35 per year for a $140,000 home.)
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 81.8% 166
No 18.2% 37
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13. How well are the City of Walker parks maintained?
Very Rating Response Good Average Bad Very Bad good Average Count
46.6% 42.6% 9.3% (19) 1.5% (3) 0.0% (0) 1.00 204 (95) (87)
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6 of 21 14. How well is the Walker Ice & Fitness Center maintained?
Very Rating Response Good Average Bad Very bad good Average Count
41.5% 43.2% 12.5% 2.3% (4) 0.6% (1) 1.00 176 (73) (76) (22)
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15. What is your age?
Response Response
Percent Count
Less than 20 years old 3.4% 7
21 - 30 16.4% 34
31 - 40 32.9% 68
41 - 50 20.8% 43
51 - 60 18.4% 38
61 - 70 7.2% 15
More than 70 1.4% 3
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7 of 21 16. Are you male or female?
Response Response
Percent Count
Male 44.0% 91
Female 56.5% 117
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17. Are you a resident of the City of Walker?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes 81.3% 169
No 18.8% 39
Don't know 0.0% 0
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8 of 21 9 of 21 Q2. What park features do you use?
1 hockey rink -- outdoor Nov 14, 2012 9:18 PM
2 pond for feeding fish Nov 13, 2012 11:37 AM
3 ice rink Nov 6, 2012 1:44 PM
4 none Nov 5, 2012 8:19 AM
5 vabll Nov 1, 2012 6:05 AM
6 fishing pond, ice rink, outdoor rink Oct 30, 2012 12:02 PM
7 soccer fields Oct 20, 2012 7:57 AM
8 roller hockey rink Oct 12, 2012 12:52 PM
9 hockey rink Oct 10, 2012 7:23 AM
10 Dog park if you had one Oct 4, 2012 6:10 AM
11 City park for walking Sep 30, 2012 4:02 PM
12 Roller Hockey Rink Sep 23, 2012 2:05 PM
13 Outdoor hockey rink Sep 22, 2012 8:26 AM
14 walker fitness & ice center Sep 19, 2012 11:28 AM
15 walking Sep 10, 2012 9:08 AM
16 Soccer Fields Sep 7, 2012 8:40 AM
17 Ice and Fitness Sep 6, 2012 3:51 AM
18 Roller hockey rink Sep 3, 2012 6:32 AM
19 roller hockey at walker city central park. not sure if that belongs to walker ice & Aug 27, 2012 6:27 PM fitness
20 sledding, and snowboarding Aug 24, 2012 12:16 PM
21 Ice & Fitness Center Aug 22, 2012 10:23 AM
22 Roller rink Aug 22, 2012 3:08 AM
23 sidewalks for walking Aug 17, 2012 5:43 PM
24 None Aug 15, 2012 10:08 AM
25 Soccer Fields Aug 13, 2012 11:30 AM
26 Roller hockey rink Aug 10, 2012 6:25 PM
27 Volleyball Courts Aug 7, 2012 2:14 PM
10 of 21 Q2. What park features do you use?
28 soccerfields Aug 7, 2012 6:42 AM
11 of 21 12 of 21 Q3. What new features would you like to see in our parks?
1 Swimming Pool with Public hours in Walker Nov 19, 2012 4:22 PM
2 outdoor band shell Nov 13, 2012 11:29 AM
3 Remove the large soccer field (#1) and turn it into 2 or three smaller fields. Nov 6, 2012 6:31 AM Bigger kids can than play on field 2. Consider development of up and coming sports like lacrosse and field hockey fields and programs.
4 none Nov 5, 2012 8:19 AM
5 outdoor hockey league score clock Oct 30, 2012 12:02 PM
6 More walking trails Oct 5, 2012 7:12 AM
7 What happened to dog park Walker was going to get? Oct 4, 2012 6:10 AM
8 Soccor Fields Oct 3, 2012 10:40 AM
9 Benches, concessions or vending machines Oct 2, 2012 8:04 AM
10 none of the above Oct 1, 2012 5:52 PM
11 Community Park needs to be updated, new soccer fields, expanded facilities. Oct 1, 2012 11:56 AM
12 Bridge over Lake Michigan Drive Oct 1, 2012 8:46 AM
13 Tennis Courts near Harmon Park Oct 1, 2012 3:51 AM
14 Outdoor Ice Rink Sep 23, 2012 2:05 PM
15 2nd sheet of ice at wifc Sep 22, 2012 8:26 AM
16 indoor swimming pool for lap swimming Sep 19, 2012 11:28 AM
17 Walker needs swimming pools Sep 19, 2012 4:28 AM
18 If it is a skatepark it must also allow bikes.... Sep 18, 2012 10:50 AM
19 Additional park areas for more trails Sep 16, 2012 11:21 AM
20 plowed in the winter. Sep 10, 2012 9:08 AM
21 Redesigned soccer fields including the elimination of the large field. Easier Sep 7, 2012 8:40 AM access and better visability of parks existence.
22 equipment for the disable Handicape Their Is zero at parks Sep 5, 2012 4:40 PM
23 Disc Golf course Aug 30, 2012 4:47 AM
24 Cross-country & hiking trail specifically at English Hills Park. Aug 28, 2012 3:53 AM
25 trails that are clean, mowed and not cluttered with grass clippings, a trail that is Aug 25, 2012 7:59 AM mowed weekly, kept nice, if its a manpower or money issue, give me the equipment and I will keep
13 of 21 Q3. What new features would you like to see in our parks?
26 basketball hoops, teeter totter, pool, Aug 24, 2012 12:16 PM
27 indoor pool or indoor basketball Aug 23, 2012 9:30 AM
28 youth boxing center Aug 23, 2012 7:52 AM
29 left uncluttered Aug 23, 2012 6:58 AM
30 Trail connections to Muskatawa and White Pine Trails. Aug 23, 2012 4:12 AM
31 More soccer fields, enough to host events Aug 22, 2012 11:26 AM
32 Lights on the roller rink Aug 22, 2012 3:08 AM
33 none Aug 21, 2012 2:38 PM
34 pool Aug 19, 2012 5:02 PM
35 community pool Aug 19, 2012 8:43 AM
36 pickleball court Aug 17, 2012 4:49 PM
37 pool Aug 17, 2012 3:50 AM
38 More bike trails - gravel/dirt trails Aug 13, 2012 6:37 PM
39 130 pound dumbells and swimming pool at the fitness center, Aug 13, 2012 9:37 AM
40 swimming pool connected to wifc Aug 9, 2012 1:50 PM
41 any of these would be great. Aug 9, 2012 10:45 AM
42 Bridge over L.Michigan Dr., More bike trails Aug 8, 2012 5:33 AM
43 Nothing. Leave The green space simple! No more noise!! Aug 7, 2012 10:52 AM
44 None of the above Aug 7, 2012 6:21 AM
14 of 21 15 of 21 Q4. Which of the following City of Walker recreation programs and events are utilitized by you or your family?
1 soccer in the past Nov 19, 2012 4:22 PM
2 Walker Festival Nov 13, 2012 11:29 AM
3 ice hockey Nov 6, 2012 1:44 PM
4 none Nov 5, 2012 8:19 AM
5 hockey Oct 30, 2012 12:02 PM
6 None Oct 10, 2012 7:23 AM
7 Hockey Sep 22, 2012 8:26 AM
8 parade Sep 18, 2012 6:31 AM
9 festival run Sep 5, 2012 4:40 PM
10 none Aug 28, 2012 3:53 AM
11 I'm less about adding, more about making sure they're excellently maintained, Aug 27, 2012 6:27 PM which, the tennis courts at city central... they could use some love
12 Youth hockey Aug 25, 2012 9:40 AM
13 youth baseball Aug 24, 2012 12:16 PM
14 N/A Aug 23, 2012 4:12 AM
15 Roller hockey league Aug 22, 2012 3:08 AM
16 none Aug 21, 2012 2:38 PM
17 baseball Aug 19, 2012 5:02 PM
18 kids are too young for the others right now Aug 15, 2012 4:04 AM
19 When I have kids- I plan on bringing them to the egg hunt Aug 12, 2012 6:17 AM
20 Festival Aug 10, 2012 7:00 AM
21 none Aug 9, 2012 11:26 AM
22 None of the above Aug 7, 2012 6:21 AM
16 of 21 Q6. What features of the Walker Ice & Fitness Center have you used?
1 open skate Nov 19, 2012 4:22 PM
2 None Nov 6, 2012 6:31 AM
3 none Nov 5, 2012 8:19 AM
4 open skate Oct 29, 2012 4:37 PM
5 Open Skate - Skating lessons Oct 17, 2012 10:43 AM
6 open skate Oct 7, 2012 12:24 PM
7 skating lessons and open skating. Also room rental Oct 1, 2012 5:52 PM
8 none Sep 30, 2012 5:51 PM
9 Zumba Sep 11, 2012 3:35 AM
10 none- never been there Aug 28, 2012 3:53 AM
11 Room for meeting Aug 24, 2012 7:36 AM
12 N/A Aug 23, 2012 4:12 AM
13 Open skate Aug 22, 2012 11:26 AM
14 none Aug 21, 2012 2:38 PM
15 senior walking Aug 19, 2012 12:47 PM
17 of 21 18 of 21 Q7. Which new features would you like to see at the Walker Ice & Fitness Center?
1 Swimming Pool with Public hours in Walker: Look at the usage of Holland's Nov 19, 2012 4:22 PM Aquatic Center. There is no facility of it's size in the Greater GR area that is open for public/pay per use. Holland's facility suits all ages.
2 better hours ... longer weekend hours (earlier AND later) and open on holidays -- Nov 14, 2012 9:18 PM those are the days I'd love a nice long workout before a big dinner : )! Many other gyms are open on holidays and I really wish WIFC would be open.
3 indoor active play area for young children (like McDonald's PlayPlace) Nov 13, 2012 11:29 AM
4 None of the above Nov 6, 2012 6:31 AM
5 none Nov 5, 2012 8:19 AM
6 large seperate lockerooms for lease Oct 30, 2012 12:02 PM
7 larger showers Oct 28, 2012 4:53 AM
8 The ice is really choppy. I expect it to be bad in the summer but holy cow it has Oct 10, 2012 7:23 AM awful coming into the fall.
9 I would be a member if a track existed Oct 4, 2012 6:46 PM
10 reduced membership fees Oct 4, 2012 6:10 AM
11 An indoor pool would be nice but would be too expensive for the City to maintain. Oct 4, 2012 5:59 AM I don't think it would be wise financially
12 Please install automatic doors at the front entrance. If someone has small Sep 23, 2012 2:05 PM children with a stroller or if someone is eldery or handicapped, it is very difficult getting into the building.
13 olympic lifting Sep 22, 2012 6:15 AM
14 More variety of fitness programs and programs at various difficulty levels. The Sep 16, 2012 11:21 AM current programs are taught at a level that is difficult for beginners, even for those who are in excellent physicial shape from individual fitness endeavors.
15 stage for fitness classes so you can see the teacher Sep 11, 2012 3:35 AM
16 none Sep 9, 2012 7:57 AM
17 Hot tub Sep 8, 2012 2:18 PM
18 Sunday evening yoga or pilates class Sep 6, 2012 3:51 AM
19 maximium accessible hours Aug 28, 2012 3:53 AM
20 more open skate times Aug 25, 2012 7:59 AM
21 rock climbing Aug 24, 2012 12:16 PM
22 Earlier aerobic classes. Ex: 5:00am or even 5:30am Aug 23, 2012 10:40 AM
19 of 21 Q7. Which new features would you like to see at the Walker Ice & Fitness Center?
23 Morning classes starting earlier (ie 5am) Aug 23, 2012 10:23 AM
24 Classes offered at 5 or 5:15 AM Aug 23, 2012 9:17 AM
25 earlier exercise classes - 5 or 5:15 start time. Aug 23, 2012 8:15 AM
26 youth boxing Aug 23, 2012 7:52 AM
27 8:00 am classes would fit my schedule best. Aug 22, 2012 10:23 AM
28 Kenowa hills hockey room Aug 22, 2012 3:08 AM
29 none Aug 21, 2012 2:38 PM
30 Indoor pool is at the top of my list. I just cancelled my membership to go to the Aug 19, 2012 5:02 PM YMCA and use their pool. Much further drive though, would happily return if there was a pool
31 locker rooms for home teams Aug 17, 2012 4:49 PM
32 Fitness classes that start at 5:30 or 5:45am Aug 17, 2012 3:50 AM
33 Cleaner facility Aug 16, 2012 12:00 PM
34 Big Ideas - Speed Skating Oval, Velodrome; Smaller Ideas - Safety Squat Bar, Aug 14, 2012 3:35 AM Astroturf area for sled/speed work, Prowler Sled, Glute Ham Raise Bench, Farmers Walk Bars, Olympic Lifting Platform with Bumper Plates, Dedicated wall for Medicine Ball Throws, Indoor Climbing Wall
35 130 pound dumbells Aug 13, 2012 9:37 AM
36 COULD YOU PLEASE START CLASSES IN THE AM AT 530 OR 545 IT IS Aug 9, 2012 2:19 PM VERY HARD TO GET MOST PEOPLE TO WORK WITH A 6AM START.
37 Hot tub and 2nd classroom for classes Aug 9, 2012 11:26 AM
20 of 21 Q9. Which trails do you use?
1 Musketowa, White Pine Nov 19, 2012 4:22 PM
2 Musketawa trail too Nov 13, 2012 5:40 PM
3 none Nov 5, 2012 8:19 AM
4 Pioneer Trail Oct 6, 2012 1:40 PM
5 Trails are great. Keep working on them! Oct 4, 2012 5:59 AM
6 LOVE the trails! A huge reason we ended up at this location in Walker when Oct 3, 2012 10:40 AM looking for a new house.
7 I would like to see more sidewalks on the roads to encourage walking/biking Oct 1, 2012 5:26 PM instead of just trails to encouage people to drive less and make short trips in a healthier fashion.
8 Alpine Estates Trails Sep 30, 2012 6:12 PM
9 Need trails closer to Alpine. Aug 28, 2012 3:53 AM
10 lets keep them nice, mowed, clean, dog poop free Aug 25, 2012 7:59 AM
11 Musketowa trail Aug 22, 2012 3:08 AM
12 Alpine Park Aug 16, 2012 5:55 AM
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