Town of Parker Master Plan Report

Executive Summary

Community Profile

History

Parker was established in 1871, at the site of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad crossing, founded in 1908, and incorporated in 1948. In May 1982, by initiative petition, voters formed La Paz County from the northern portion of the former Yuma County. On January 1, 1983, Parker became the county seat for La Paz County.

Principle Economic Activities

The local economy is primarily supported by tourism. The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce estimates approximately 799,467 visitors in 1998-1999. The major attraction is the 16-mile strip of the Colorado River between Parker Dam and Headgate Rock Dam. This section of the river offers one of the finest bodies of water in the country for water-based recreational activities. Parker has a two-season tourism market. Tourists and winter visitors, both take advantage of local recreation and hospitality facilities and services.

Agriculture, historically the major economic base of Parker, continues to contribute to the local economy. The fertile fields of the Colorado River yield melons, lettuce, cotton, wheat, barley and alfalfa. The farming community includes small farms and large corporate farms.

Local Setting

The Colorado River and its dams and lakes offer visitors a variety of water recreation activities including: fishing, pleasure boating, water skiing, speed boat racing, personal watercraft racing, golf, tubing, gaming, and swimming.

¨      Parker Dam, the deepest dam in the world, is one of the community’s many landmarks.

¨      Buckskin Mountain State Park and its associated River Island Unit are located approximately 11 miles north of Parker off State Route 95. This state park is scenically located between the Buckskin Mountains and the Colorado River attracts both nature lovers and water enthusiasts. Hikers are enticed to explore the area via three developed trails that ascend steep bluffs to panoramic overlooks. The river draws pleasure boaters, water skiers, and swimmers to this 400-foot-elevation recreation area. Anglers vie for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill. River Island State Park has 26 campsites, day-use areas and boat launches.

¨      La Paz County Park, eight miles north of Parker, has campgrounds, showers, a launching ramp, baseball diamond, tennis courts and 1,000 feet of waterfront, hook-ups and dump station.

¨      Bluewater Resort & Casino. This riverside resort and casino opened in 1999 and offers 165 slip marina, amphitheater, indoor water park, and casino. The Colorado River Indian Tribe (CRIT) also has a 1,000-acre tribal preserve on the Colorado River south of Parker. CRIT has a full gymnasium and lighted sport fields.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population

The Town of Parker’s 1990 population was 2,897. The current population is estimated at 3,018 (Arizona Department of Economic Security, 1997). The DES projects a population growth rate of 2% between 1999 and 2007. The 1990 Census Data was included to describe local demographic profiles.

The population has grown slowly and is evenly divided between genders. According to the 1990 census males comprise 49 percent of the population, with females comprise 51 percent.

Age Distribution

To understand and predict the types of recreational facilities and services a community will need, it is important to understand the age distribution of it’s residents.

Age Groups

Figure 1

Age Groups

1990

Percent

Under 5 years

303

10.4

5 to 17 years

733

25.3

18 to 20 years

100

0.03

21 to 34 years

576

19.0

35 to 44 years

461

15.9

45 to 54 years

272

0.09

55 to 64 years

204

0.07

65 to 74 years

158

0.05

75 to 84 years

69

0.02

85 years & over

21

0.007

Total

2897

 

Ethnic Distribution

Parker reflects in its community the rich cultural diversity of the region. Different ethnic groups have differing needs for parks and recreation. Identifying the ethnic composition allows the town to better serve these groups and individuals.

Ethnic Groups

Figure 2

Ethnic Groups

1990

Percent

African American

57

1.9

American Indian

664

22.9

Asian

46

1.5

Caucasian

1,956

67.5

Other

174

6.0

School Enrollment

Recreation plans rely on enrollment data to indicate potential social problems like dropouts and juvenile delinquency. Enrollment also gives information about the educational level of the children participating in recreation activities.

Educational Levels

Figure 3

Educational Level

Total

Percent

Less than 9th grade

201

11.7

9th to 12th grade, no diploma

273

15.9

High School graduate

538

31.3

Some college, no degree

377

21.9

Associates degree

120

6.9

Bachelor’s degree

130

7.5

Graduate or professional degree

76

4.4

Total

1,715

 

Income

Income levels provide information on resident’s ability to pay for parks and recreation facilities and services. The medium income for 1989 was $26,250.

Income Levels

Figure 4

Household Income

Total

Percent

Less than $5,000

115

11.5

$5,000 to $9,999

66

6.6

$10,000 to $19,999

165

16.6

$20,000 to $29,999

257

25.8

$30,000 to $39,999

104

10.4

$40,000 to $49,999

103

10.3

$50,000 to $59,999

83

8.3

$60,000 to $74,999

42

4.2

Over $75,000

58

5.8

Government

The Town of Parker operates under a City Manager/Mayor and City Council form of government. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Director reports directly to the City Manager.

Public Opinion Survey

The Public Opinion Survey (POS) was designed to statistically sample the Town of Parker’s citizens’ preferences for parks and recreation facilities and services. A copy of the questionnaire is included in Appendix 1.

The questionnaire was developed from similar instruments used in other master planning projects. Questions were developed to compile information unique to the Town of Parker’s needs.  City utility customers (N=840) were used to develop the survey sample. Business customers and duplicate entries were deleted from the survey list and only residential customers (N=525) were used. A random sample of 230 addresses was drawn. A stamped, pre-addressed envelope was included within the survey to facilitate survey responses. Survey participants were asked to respond within five days. A total of 56 usable surveys were returned for a response rate of  24.3%. The return rate is comparable to other Arizona city recreation surveys.

Key Findings of the Public Opinion Survey

The survey data provides insights into the recreational needs, wants, and desires of the residents. On all responses, the numbers represent percent of total responses to each question.

¨      The following were rated as important to very important:

Providing safe park and recreation areas                             95.3%

Providing well-maintained buildings and grounds                  88.2%

Providing recreation facilities for teenagers                          84.9%

            Providing play areas for young children                            83.6%

Providing after school programs for children                          83.3%

            Modifying existing recreation facilities to meet the interests     

            and needs of residents                                                   80.7%

            Improving existing facilities                                             80.3%

            Preserving environmentally and historically sensitive places  78.4%

¨      When asked to identify choices on how to operate parks and recreation facilities, the following were selected:

Develop a few large parks used by all residents                       70%

            Improve existing park and recreation areas                          90%

            Spend more money on supervised recreation activities           61.9%

¨      Residents requested more spending on the following:

Jogging walking paths                                                           53%

Building covered children’s playgrounds                                    52%

            Bicycle paths/trails                                                            51%

¨      In response to the question about most recreation activities most frequently participated in, reading, walking, exercise/fitness, gardening, swimming/pool, basketball, baseball, and swimming/river in that order were mentioned most.

¨      Most respondents’ (73%) preferences for funding parks and recreation development would be from user fees.

¨      A total of 56 households responded to the survey, with a total number of 155 residents. This represents an average of 2.76 persons per household.

¨      The most frequently visited park was the La Paz County Park. City Park was the most visited park in Parker.

Other important data can be extracted from the survey, which indicates the distribution of participants and non-participants within the population. Based on the survey 89% of the respondent’s use existing park and recreation resources. The current participant’s activities and interests vary widely but they represent an important core of supporters.

Administrative Review

Past and Existing Planning Document

Past and Current Budget

Inventory of Existing Facilities

There are currently three parks serving the Town of Parker. All three parks primarily include facilities characteristic of a small, less than 15 acres, neighborhood park/playground. The neighborhood park/playground type of park is defined by the National Recreation and Park Association’s, Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines as “ Area for intense recreational activities, such as field games, court games, crafts, playground apparatus, skating, picnicking, wading pools, etc.”  (p. 56).  Other characteristics include:

¨      Offers a service area of ¼ to ½ mile radius to serve a population of up to 5,000.

¨      Desirable size 15+ acres

¨      Desirable characteristics include, intense development, easily accessible, geographically centered.

An on-site inspection and inventory of the facilities was conducted in July 1999. A summary chart (Figure 5) shows the number and condition of the park and recreation facilities in each park. The totals reflect the actual number of each facility even if combined with another facility in a multipurpose design. The matrix may show two facilities which can serve one sport or the other, but not both, at any one time.

Inventory and Facility Condition of Existing Parks

Figure 5

 

City Park

Facility Condition

Pop Harvey Park

Facility Condition

Western Park

Facility Condition

Acreage

14 acres

 

2.8 acres

 

5.56 acres

 

Bathroom

1

Poor

1

Poor

1

Poor

Baseball Fields

1 adult / 2 little league

Good

 

 

 

 

Basketball Courts

1

Poor

½

Poor

1

Poor

Gazebo

 

 

1

Good

 

 

Handball Courts

2

Poor

 

 

 

 

Open field

 

 

 

 

1 (200’ x 200’)

Good

Picnic Tables

3

Poor

4

Fair

4

Poor

Playground

1

Not CPSC

1

Good

1

Good

Ramada’s (Group)

 

 

 

 

1

Good

Rodeo Arena

 

 

 

 

1

Good

Soccer Fields

1

Good

 

 

 

 

Softball Fields

1

Good

 

 

 

 

Swimming Pool w/ slide

 

 

1

Good

 

 

Tennis Courts

2

Fair

 

 

 

 

Volleyball Courts

 

 

1 (sand)

Good

 

 

School Facilities

The Wallace School and Parker High School offer the following facilities.

 

Wallace Jr. High and Parker High School

Condition

Acreage

4.5 acres / 33.6

 

Bathroom

2

Good

Baseball Fields

 

 

Basketball Courts

4

Fair

Football

2

Very Good

Gazebo

 

 

Handball Courts

 

 

Open field

 

 

Picnic Tables

 

 

Playground

1

Not CPSC

Ramada’s (Group)

 

 

Rodeo Arena

 

 

Running Track

1

Very Good

Soccer Fields

3

Good

Softball Fields

2

Good

Swimming Pool w/ slide

 

 

Tennis Courts

 

 

Volleyball Courts

1

Good (sand)

Level of Service

The Level of Service (LOS) has been calculated in order to determine is the park and recreation needs of the community are being met with existing resources. The LOS has been determined by a formula used by the National Recreation and Park Association between 6.25 to 10.5 acres of developed open space per 1,000 population. The size and space of “adjunct” parklands will vary between communities, but must be taken into account to develop a well-rounded system of parks and recreation areas.

Total (Park and Recreation ) Park Acreage: 22.36 (not including school facilities)

Minimum LOS (6.25 acres per 1,000 population) = 18.75 acres

Maximum LOS (10.5 acres per 1,000 population) = 31.5 acres

Town of Parker LOS: 3,018 population / 22.36 park acres = 7.4 acres for every 1,000 population.

The LOS for individual neighborhoods has not been calculated but in reviewing the location of the three existing parks a need for a park exists for the NE quadrant of the community. This is based on the community layout. With the community dissected by Rt. 95 (Riverside Drive) and California Avenue, three of the quadrants have a park. Western Park for the NW quadrant; Pop Harvey Park for the SW quadrant; and City Park for the SE quadrant. Parks should be geographically centered, easily accessible with safe walking and bike access. No existing park serves the NE quadrant of the community.  The LOS is the sum of recreation activities and facilities that actually meet demand. If a need for a certain facility has been identified, until those facilities have been developed, those recreation needs are not being met. 

APPENDIX

Town of Parker - Parks and Recreation Questionnaire

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Thank you for participating in the Parks and Recreation Survey. Please read and answer each question carefully. When you have completed the survey, please return it in the postage paid envelope provided within 5 days. If you have any questions concerning the survey, please contact Dr. Chuck Hammersley, Northern Arizona University (520) 523-6655 or Frank Savino, Director, Parks and Recreation Department for the Town of Parker at 669-9265.

1.       How many people live in your household? (Please circle )

1          2      3      4      5      6      7      8      9      10      more than 10

      4       24     14     9      2      2      0      0      0       0            0     Sample 155

2.       Below is a list of several recreation activities, please list the number of people in your household who either participated or watched in these activities in the past year. (Please check all appropriate box(es)).

Activity

Number in your household who participated or watched the following activities at least:

            Never                      Once per                 Once per                  Once per                                                 week                       month                         year

Aerobics

6

3

8

43

Archery

2

3

1

59

Arts and crafts

9

20

12

27

Baseball

8

22

21

27

Basketball

4

15

22

34

Bicycling BMX

6

2

5

46

Bicycling mountain/road

6

14

19

41

Bird watching

10

2

14

43

Boating

16

17

18

29

Bowling

32

5

4

36

Exercise/fitness

9

7

40

18

Fishing

11

14

16

33

Football

5

17

18

36

Frisbee golf

2

0

3

64

Gambling

21

13

16

31

Gardening

2

13

32

27

Going to concerts

36

10

4

29

Going to museums

44

9

0

24

Going to playground

6

20

14

40

Golf

9

8

12

39

Gymnastics

11

1

2

63

Handball/racquetball

8

1

1

61

Hiking

6

22

8

41

Horseback riding

8

7

6

51

Hunting

18

7

1

43

Jogging or running

6

11

14

38

Off road vehicle driving

24

15

6

36

Picnicking

35

25

1

22

Reading

0

6

80

10

Rock  collecting

11

11

5

43

Rollerblading/skateboarding

5

18

7

45

Skiing, snow

10

0

2

57

Skiing, water

9

13

4

48

Soccer

18

11

5

49

Softball

2

12

6

51

Swimming, pool

13

16

29

22

Swimming, river

13

38

21

16

Target shooting

16

18

2

22

Tennis

6

7

3

53

Volleyball

13

5

18

47

Walking

3

12

49

16

3.       Are there any other recreational activities that you would like to include that members of your household participate in at least once per month?

a. NO       42      (if NO, please skip to question 4)

    b.YES     12     (if YES, please list the activities below and how may people in your household participate:

Activity

Number of people participating at least once per month:

Bowling

2

Dog Training

3

Motorcycling

5

Movies

3

Photography

2

Rod Runs

2

Walking

2

Yoga

1

4.       Are there any recreational activities that you or a member of your household would like to participate in, but cannot for any reason at all?

a. NO       37      if NO, please skip to question 5)

    b. YES    16     (if YES, please list the activities, how may people in your household would participate, and the reason WHY you or people in your household can’t participate, such as: health, cost, lack of facilities, lack of transportation, personal safety, parking, night lighting, scheduling, or lack of programs offered.)

Activity

Number of people

Reason for not participating

Bowling

21

No facilities

Coed Softball

1

No program

Concerts

7

None in area

Gym workout

3

No facilities

Martial arts

3

No facilities

Movie theater

3

No facilities

Music jam sessions

1

No program

Pool

1

Not handicap accessible

Racquetball

7

No facilities

Rollerblading

2

No facilities

Shooting

2

No facilities

Swimming in winter

9

No facilities

Tennis at night

5

Lights not working

Walking

2

Need shoulders on roads

5.       For the Town of Parker, please rank the importance of the following issues:

6.      NOTE: Total number of responses shown in parentheses after each question.

Issue

1

Not Important

2

Somewhat Important

3

Important

4

Very Important

 

Developing additional parkland (49)

24.4

38.7

24.4

12.2

Improving existing facilities. (41)

0

24.3

48.7

51.2

Modifying existing recreation facilities to meet the interests and needs of residents. (42)

2.3

21.4

52.3

47.6

Providing more recreation programming for children. (51)

1.9

13.4

49

35.2

Providing after school programs for children. (52)

3.8

19.2

40.3

36.5

Providing recreation opportunities for tourists. (50)

14

44

28

14

Providing bicycle paths and trails. (50)

12

46

28

14

Providing special events and programs. (51)

7.8

37.2

37.2

17.6

Protecting open space from development. (50)

18

26

22

34

Making neighborhoods more attractive places. (44)

2.2

18.1

34.0

45.4

Preserving environmentally and historically sensitive places. (51)

3.9

17.6

33.3

45

Providing play areas for young children. (49)

2.0

14.2

40.8

42.8

Providing sports facilities. (52)

5.7

25.0

44.2

25.0

Providing cultural facilities and programs. (50)

6.0

30.0

46.0

18.0

Providing facilities for senior citizens. (51)

3.8

31.3

39.2

25.4

Providing recreation facilities for teenagers. (53)

1.8

13.2

45.2

39.6

Providing well-maintained buildings and grounds. (51)

1.9

9.8

41.1

47.0

Providing safe park and recreation areas. (43)

0

4.6

39.5

55.8

6.       The Parks and Recreation Department wants to provide quality park and recreation services to all the Town residents. It often has to make difficult choices on how to develop and operate parks and recreation facilities. Would you prefer the Parks and Recreation Department to:

Please circle one phrase per line:

a. Develop a large number of small parks used by neighborhood residents (30.0)

OR (40)

Develop a few large parks with more facilities used by all city residents. (70)

b. Improve existing park and recreation areas. (90)

OR (50)

Develop more parkland in growing neighborhood areas.(10)

c. Begin developing vacant or undeveloped park sites. (23.2)

OR (43)

Improve existing park and recreation areas. (76.7)

d. Improve/build several smaller outdoor neighborhood swimming pools. (41.1)

OR (34)

Build one smaller indoor community swimming pool. (58.8)

E. Spend more money on supervised recreation activities. (61.9)

OR (42)

Spend more money on building park and recreation areas. (38.0)

7.       The Parks and Recreation Department must make decisions about developing recreation areas and facilities. They would like your help in making these decisions. As you go through the list below, indicate if the Park and Recreation Department should be SPENDING MORE, SPENDING ABOUT THE SAME, or SPENDING LESS for these items.

Please check one box per activity.

Item

Spend More

Spend Same

Spend Less

Building covered children’s playgrounds (48)

52.0

37.5

10.4

Tennis courts (51)

15.6

56.8

27.4

Swimming pool (52)

36.5

55.7

7.6

Golf courses (46)

15.2

52.1

32.6

Racquetball/handball courts (47)

17.0

59.5

23.4

Recreation centers (48)

37.5

60.4

2.0

Softball fields (50)

22.0

72.0

6.0

Bicycle paths/trails (49)

51.0

34.6

14.2

Basketball courts (49)

18.3

71.4

10.2

Jogging/walking paths (49)

53.0

30.6

16.3

Nature preserves (47)

42.5

44.6

12.7

Picnic areas (50)

52.0

46.0

2.0

Covered group picnic ramadas (49)

46.9

48.9

4.0

Open play areas (49)

24.4

67.3

8.1

Soccer fields (49)

38.0

63.2

14.2

Baseball fields (48)

14.5

75.0

10.4

Volleyball courts (47)

10.6

78.7

10.6

Outdoor amphitheater (49)

42.8

32.6

24.4

Rodeo grounds (43)

23.2

65.1

11.6

 8.       If you could build a park for your neighborhood, what percentage of the park would be left open and natural?

Please circle one response:       0%      25%      50%      75%      100%

    Total responses  (52)               5.7     19.2     42.3      32.6       0.0

9.      Think about the facilities, programs, and services currently being offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Tell us how satisfied you are with each of the following: Please check one box per line.

Issue

1

Not Satisfied

2

Somewhat Satisfied

3

No Opinion

4

Satisfied

4

Very Satisfied

 

Developing additional parkland. (47)

17.0

36.1

27.6

19.1

 

Improving existing facilities. (47)

29.7

51.0

6.3

12.7

 

Modifying existing recreation facilities to meet the interests and needs of residents. (47)

36.1

36.1

8.5

19.1

 

Providing more recreation programming for children. (49)

30.6

53.0

2.0

14.2

 

Providing after school programs for children. (49)

30.6

44.8

8.1

16.3

 

Providing recreation opportunities for tourists. (45)

8.8

35.5

22.2

33.3

 

Providing bicycle paths and trails. (48)

39.5

27.0

14.5

18.7

 

Providing special events and programs. (49)

32.6

34.6

14.2

18.3

 

Protecting open space from development. (46)

13.0

43.4

21.7

21.7

 

Making neighborhoods more attractive places. (47)

42.5

29.7

10.6

17.0

 

Preserving environmentally and historically sensitive places. (46)

32.6

28.2

19.5

19.5

 

Providing play areas for young children. (48)

31.2

50.0

4.1

14.5

 

Providing sports facilities. (45)

17.7

51.1

11.1

20.0

 

Providing cultural facilities and programs. (46)

34.7

34.7

17.3

13.0

 

Providing facilities for senior citizens. (47)

19.1

42.5

17.0

21.2

 

Providing recreation facilities for teenagers. (45)

28.8

46.6

6.6

17.7

 

Providing well-maintained buildings and grounds. (46)

30.4

52.1

4.3

13.0

 

Providing safe park and recreation areas. (46)

26.0

50.0

4.3

19.5

 

 10.   Have you, or any member of your household participated in a team sports activity in the past 12 months?

a. NO      (62.7)      (If NO, please skip to question 11)

     b. YES     (37.2)      If YES, what type of sports?

Please check all that apply.

9

Baseball

5

Hunting

6

T-ball

9

Basketball

5

Jogging

2

Tennis

3

Bicycling

9

Rodeo

4

Volleyball

0

Bowling

3

Soccer

 

 

7

Football

7

Softball

1

Other: cross country

10

Golf

12

Swimming

1

Other: dog training

11.    Which recreation activity do you participate in most often? Please check only one.

1

Aerobics

0

Frisbee golf

2

Reading

1

Arts and crafts

1

Gardening

0

Rollerblading/skateboarding

3

Baseball

3

Golf

0

Soccer

1

Basketball

0

Gymnastics

0

Softball

1

Bicycling

2

Hiking

3

Swimming, pool

1

Bird watching

0

Horseback riding

3

Swimming, river

7

Boating

1

Hunting

2

Target shooting

0

Bowling

0

Jogging/running

0

Volleyball

1

Camping

0

Park playground

5

Walking

2

Exercise

0

Picnicking

0

Water skiing

2

Fishing

0

Racquetball/handball

 

Other: (Please list) gambling, movies

12.   Taxes cannot pay for 100% of the cost of providing recreation facilities in Parker. People who use these recreation areas are having to pay a fair share percentage of the costs. What do you believe to be a fair share percentage paid by users of the following park and recreation facilities?

Please circle one answer per facility.

Area

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

Tennis courts (50)

28.0

46.0

4.0

6.0

16.0

Baseball/softball fields (45)

40.0

40.0

13.3

2.0

4.4

Rodeo arena (46)

23.9

34.7

21.7

6.5

13.0

Soccer fields (43)

39.5

44.1

6.9

2.2

6.4

Swimming pools (48)

18.7

47.9

16.6

8.3

8.3

Volleyball courts (43)

39.5

39.5

9.3

4.6

6.9

13.   Do you participate in any cultural arts programs? (51)

a. NO      (66.6)      (If NO, please skip to question 14)

      b. YES    (33.3)      If YES, in which programs do you participate?

Please check all that apply 

13

Concerts

6

Dance

12

Museums

5

Other: 4-H, pow-wow, garden club, AWC

14.   Which of the local parks do you visit most often? (please check one answer) (49)

24.4

City Park

18.3

Pop Harvey park

12.2

Western Park

26.5

La Paz County Park

8.1

Tribal Parks

10.2

None

15.   Are there any cultural arts facilities missing in the community? (48)

a. NO      (60.4)         (if NO, please skip to question 16)

      b. YES    (39.5)          If YES, please list your suggestion(s) below.

Local history, small theater, performing arts theater, boat ramp closer to town, river swimming closer to town,

Community band, Native American cultural awareness, bigger library, joint tribal/city kids center, auditorium

16.   Has anyone in your household found it difficult or impossible to visit a public park or participate in a public recreation program because of a disability? (51)

a. NO      (86.2)         (If NO, please skip to question 17)

      b. YES    (13.7)         If YES, what is/are their disabilities and what is their age?

Type of disability

Age

Visual impairment

 

Hearing impaired

 

Mobility impaired          (5)

24, 52, 69, 73, 96

Mentally impaired

 

Other: (please list) Head Injury

44

17.   Parks and recreation facilities can be built by a variety of funding sources. Please indicate your preference for funding parks and recreation development.

Please circle one response per line.

Funding Source

1

Do Not Favor

2

Slightly Favor

3

No Opinion

4

Favor

5

Strongly Favor

Bond issue repaid primarily by property tax (47)

44.6

23.4

8.5

17.0

6.3

Sales tax specifically designated for parks and recreation. (47)

36.1

23.4

8.5

23.4

8.5

User fees. (46)

17.3

26.0

8.6

26.0

21.7

Assessment on property (42)

50.0

14.2

21.4

14.2

0.0

18.   Just a few more questions for statistical purposes.

 a.       What is your marital status? (Please check one) (51)

64.7

Married

15.6

Single

9.8

Divorced/separated

9.8

Widowed

b.       What is your ethnic group? Are you: (Please check one) (48)

4.1

African American

0.0

Asian

68.7

Caucasian

12.5

Hispanic

14.5

Native American

0.0

Other: (Please list)

c.       Which of the following categories includes your total household income for 1998? (Please check one)

0.0

$0 - $9,999

10.8

$30,000 – $39,999

8.6

$10,000 - $19,999

23.9

$40,000 – $49,000

28.2

$20,000 – $29,999

28.2

Over $50,000

d.       Your gender is: (Please check one) (52)

44.2

Female

55.7

Mal

e.       What are the ages of the people in your household? (Please check one)

8

0 – 10 years old

15

11 – 20

4

21 – 30

11

31 – 40

15

41 – 50

15

51 – 60

17

Over 60

f.        How many years have you lived in the Town of Parker? (Please check one)

7

1 – 5 years

5

6 – 10 years

4

11 – 15 years

7

16 – 20 years

4

21 – 25 years

25

Over 25 years

g.       Do you own or rent? (Please check one) (52)

98.0

Own

2.0

Rent

h.       Do you own your own automobile? (Please check one)

100.0

Yes

0.0

No

 i.         What is your employment status? (Please check one)

65.3

Full Time Employed

3.8

Part Time Employed

1.9

Unemployed

1.9

Don’t Work

26.9

Retired

0.0

Student

j.         How many hours do you spend participating in recreation per week? (55) 

7.2

1 – 5 hours per week

43.6

6 – 10 hours per week

25.4

11 – 15 hours per week

16.3

16 – 20 hours per week

3.6

21 – 25 hours per week

3.6

Over 25 hours per week

 

SPECIAL DRAWING ENTRY FORM  (This form will be detached from the questionnaire) (23 responses)

If you would like to have your name submitted for the Special Drawing please print your name and phone number below. 

Name ______________________________________ 

Phone: _______________________

Thank you for your time and interest in the Parks and Recreation Department efforts to improve our community’s recreation facilities and services. 

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