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Willacy County Parks and Recreation Community Survey
1. Please choose which version you prefer. Favor de escoger el idioma que prefiere.
Response
PercentResponse
Count
English - Inglés 87.8% 296
Spanish - Español 12.2% 41
answered question 337
skipped question 3
2. Check which town you live in or near:
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Lasara 41.4% 122
Lyford 7.1% 21
Port Mansfield 3.1% 9
Raymondville 40.0% 118
San Perlita 3.1% 9
Sebastian 3.4% 10
I do not live in Willacy County 2.0% 6
answered question 295
skipped question 45
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3. What age group are you in:
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Under 20 15.0% 42
21-35 33.6% 94
36-50 33.9% 95
51-65 12.5% 35
Over 65 5.0% 14
answered question 280
skipped question 60
4. What is your gender:
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Female 66.8% 189
Male 33.2% 94
answered question 283
skipped question 57
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5. How many children (19 and under) live in your home?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
0 19.5% 54
1 12.3% 34
2 21.3% 59
3 22.0% 61
4 15.5% 43
5 6.1% 17
6 1.8% 5
7 0.4% 1
8 1.1% 3
More than 8 0.0% 0
answered question 277
skipped question 63
6. Do you or does someone in your family participate in organized league sports (baseball, softball, volleyball, etc.) outside of a school program?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Yes 52.7% 149
No 47.3% 134
answered question 283
skipped question 57
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7. Should local governments develop or improve OUTDOOR Park and Recreaton Facilities in the County?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Yes 98.3% 281
No 1.7% 5
answered question 286
skipped question 54
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8. Please check the top FIVE (5) OUTDOOR Park and Recreation Facilities from the list below that you would like to see added in the County.
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Amphitheaters 5.4% 15
Baseball Fields 27.8% 77
Basketball Courts 20.2% 56
Bicycling Trails/Paths 26.4% 73
Birdwatching Areas 8.7% 24
BMX Bike Parks 6.5% 18
Camp Grounds 9.4% 26
Disc Golf (Frisbee) Courses 2.9% 8
Fishing Piers/Wading Areas 17.3% 48
Football Fields 10.8% 30
Golf Courses 4.7% 13
Horseback Riding Trails 7.9% 22
Kayaking/Canoe Launches 6.1% 17
Open Space/Nature Preserves 13.4% 37
Outdoor Pavilions 23.1% 64
Picnic Areas and Barbeque Pits 43.3% 120
Playgrounds 47.3% 131
Public Beaches 10.1% 28
Public Hunting Areas 6.5% 18
Rock Climbing Walls 13.7% 38
Rodeo/Roping Arenas 5.4% 15
Running Tracks 11.6% 32
RV Parks 0.4% 1
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Skateboarding Parks 17.7% 49
Soccer Fields 10.5% 29
Softball Fields 15.5% 43
Swimming Pool/Spray Parks 39.0% 108
Tennis Courts 11.9% 33
Volleyball Courts 15.2% 42
Walking/Jogging/Hiking Trails 43.7% 121
Other (please specify) 1
answered question 277
skipped question 63
9. Do you think local governments should develop or improve INDOOR Park and Recreation Facilities in the County?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Yes 93.6% 265
No 6.4% 18
answered question 283
skipped question 57
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10. Please check your top FIVE (5) INDOOR Park and Recreation Facilities from the list below that you would like to see added in the County.
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Arts & Crafts Rooms 22.5% 58
Audio Visual/TV Rooms 3.9% 10
Auditorium for Music, Plays, Performances
24.0% 62
Basketball Courts 35.3% 91
Bowling 46.1% 119
Computer Rooms 33.7% 87
Fitness Rooms (yoga, aerobics, martial arts)
52.7% 136
Game Rooms (foosball, pool, board games, ping pong)
34.1% 88
Gymnasiums 26.7% 69
Meeting Rooms 13.2% 34
Nature Center 14.3% 37
Racquetball/Handball Courts 8.9% 23
Rock Climbing Walls 20.9% 54
Running Tracks 16.3% 42
Swimming Pool 46.1% 119
Video Game Rooms 21.3% 55
Volleyball Courts 20.2% 52
Weight Rooms 37.6% 97
answered question 258
skipped question 82
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11. The list below provides examples of recreational and social programs that some communities develop for their residents. Would you participate in any of the following programs?
Yes NoResponse
Count
Aquatic (swim lessons, water fitness, etc.) 78.6% (180) 21.4% (49) 229
Arts & Crafts (writing, performing, dance, music, visual, crafts, etc.) 78.8% (178) 21.2% (48) 226
Fitness Classes (yoga, aerobics, martial arts, weight lifting, boxing,
etc.)86.0% (202) 14.0% (33) 235
Youth Summer Camps 75.2% (121) 24.8% (40) 161
Social Activities (family nights, support groups, social clubs,
volunteering)72.6% (162) 27.4% (61) 223
Sports Leagues (youth/adult basketball, soccer, baseball/T-ball,
volleyball, etc.)77.2% (179) 22.8% (53) 232
Teen Programs (clubs, adventure/environmental programs,
etc.)70.2% (153) 29.8% (65) 218
Trip & Tours (youth/adult/senior outdoor education, hiking, field
trips, etc.)76.3% (174) 23.7% (54) 228
answered question 262
skipped question 78
12. What can local governments do to increase and/or improve the park and recreational opportunities available to senior citizens?
Response
Count
99
answered question 99
skipped question 241
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13. Please check all the reasons why you and/or your family may not participate more frequently in community recreational programs or use community park facilities.
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Not enough programs or park facilities
70.2% 160
No interest in programs or recreational facilities offered
6.6% 15
Unable to get to program or facility 13.6% 31
Fees are not affordable 13.6% 31
Lack of time 21.9% 50
Lack of childcare 13.6% 31
Lack of information on programs 37.3% 85
Times and facility locations not convenient
25.0% 57
Inadequate amenities (bathroom/seating areas)
29.8% 68
Do not feel safe 20.6% 47
Program or facility is too far away 23.2% 53
Other 2.6% 6
Other (please specify) 10
answered question 228
skipped question 112
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14. How often do you go to Port Mansfield?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Often 11.4% 30
Sometimes 37.9% 100
Rarely 36.7% 97
Never 14.0% 37
answered question 264
skipped question 76
15. Would you go to Port Mansfield more often if there were a park with nature trails, improved fishing piers, improved areas for wade fishing, kayaking/canoeing launches, bird viewing stations, nature center, new playground, picnic pavilion, etc.?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Yes 77.1% 205
No 6.0% 16
Maybe 16.9% 45
answered question 266
skipped question 74
16. What is the single most important issue or greatest need concerning parks and recreational programs and facilities within Willacy County?
Response
Count
173
answered question 173
skipped question 167
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17. Please use this space for additional comments:
Response
Count
48
answered question 48
skipped question 292
18. We would like to know your opinion of this survey. How would you rate this survey experience?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Excellent 18.1% 50
Very Good 63.0% 174
Good 16.3% 45
Fair 1.8% 5
Poor 0.4% 1
No Opinion 0.4% 1
answered question 276
skipped question 64
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19. Marque el pueblo donde vive o el más cercano:
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Lasara 92.5% 37
Lyford 2.5% 1
Port Mansfield 0.0% 0
Raymondville 0.0% 0
San Perlita 2.5% 1
Sebastian 0.0% 0
Yo no vivo en el Condado de Willacy
2.5% 1
answered question 40
skipped question 300
20. ¿Cuáles su grupo de edad?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Menos de 20 5.3% 2
21-35 50.0% 19
36-50 36.8% 14
51-65 5.3% 2
Más de 65 2.6% 1
answered question 38
skipped question 302
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21. ¿Cuál es su sexo?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Mujer 84.6% 33
Hombre 15.4% 6
answered question 39
skipped question 301
22. ¿Cuántos niños (de 19 años y menor) viven en su casa?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
0 7.9% 3
1 7.9% 3
2 23.7% 9
3 26.3% 10
4 23.7% 9
5 5.3% 2
6 2.6% 1
7 2.6% 1
8 0.0% 0
más de 8 0.0% 0
answered question 38
skipped question 302
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23. ¿Usted o alguien en su familia participa en ligas organizadas de deporte (béisbol, softbol, voleibol, etc.) fuera de un programa escolar?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Sí 25.6% 10
No 74.4% 29
answered question 39
skipped question 301
24. ¿Cree que gobiernos locales deberían desarrollar o mejorar instalaciones AFUERA de los lugares recreativos y de los parques en el Condado?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Sí 97.4% 38
No 2.6% 1
answered question 39
skipped question 301
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25. Favor de indicar las CINCO (5) instalaciones AFUERA de los lugares recreativos y de los parques de la lista de abajo de abajo que le gustaría ver ser agregado en el Condado.
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Pabellones al afuera 10.8% 4
Patios de recreo 32.4% 12
Pistas y caminos de bicicleta 29.7% 11
Canchas de béisbol 24.3% 9
Canchas de basquetbol 29.7% 11
Canchas de voleibol 35.1% 13
Canchas de fútbol 18.9% 7
Canchas de softbol 5.4% 2
Canchas de fútbol americano 8.1% 3
Canchas para jugar golfo de discos (Frisbee)
0.0% 0
Áreas de picnic y con parrillas 70.3% 26
Pistas para caminar/hacer jogging 18.9% 7
Piscinas/parques de espray 21.6% 8
Lanchas de kayak/canoa 8.1% 3
Parques para bicicletas BMX 13.5% 5
Anfiteatros 2.7% 1
Áreas para observar aves 13.5% 5
Canchas de tenis 8.1% 3
Pistas para cabalgata de caballos 2.7% 1
Reservas a cielo abierto o áreas protegidas
8.1% 3
Playas para ir en monopatín 8.1% 3
Áreas públicas de cacería 2.7% 1
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Playas públicas 5.4% 2
Parques para tiendas de campo 13.5% 5
Pistas para caminar/hacer caminatas
35.1% 13
Canchas de golf 2.7% 1
Parques de vehículos recreativos 0.0% 0
Plazas para rodeo/lazar 2.7% 1
Murallas de piedra para trepar 10.8% 4
Muelles para pescar/Área para caminar por el agua
5.4% 2
answered question 37
skipped question 303
26. ¿Cree que gobiernos locales deberían desarrollar o mejorar instalaciones Interiores de los lugares recreativos y de los parques cubiertos?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Sí 84.2% 32
No 15.8% 6
answered question 38
skipped question 302
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27. Favor de indicar las CINCO (5) instalaciones interiores de los lugares recreativos y de los parques de la lista de abajo que le gustaría ver ser agregado en el Condado.
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Canchas de basquetbol 31.3% 10
Boliche 28.1% 9
Reserva natural 12.5% 4
Gimnasios 43.8% 14
Salones para reuniones 3.1% 1
Canchas de voleibol 25.0% 8
Pistas interiores de carrera 9.4% 3
Auditorío para música, obras de teatro
18.8% 6
Canchas de raquetbol/balonmano 9.4% 3
Salones de levantamiento de pesas
50.0% 16
Piscina interior 34.4% 11
Salones audiovisuales/TV 3.1% 1
Salones para juegos de video 3.1% 1
Salones de computadoras 40.6% 13
Salones de arte y artesanías 37.5% 12
Murallas de piedra para trepar 37.5% 12
Salones de salud (yoga, aerobismo, artes marciales)
43.8% 14
Salones de recreo (futbolito, billares, juegos de mesa, ajedrez,
tenis de mesa)15.6% 5
answered question 32
skipped question 308
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28. La lista de abajo da ejemplos de programas recreativos y sociales que algunas comunidades desarrollan para sus residentes. ¿Participaría en cualquiera de los siguientes programas?
Sí NoResponse
Count
Acuática (lecciones de natación, salud acuática, etc.) 50.0% (17) 50.0% (17) 34
Clases de forma física (yoga, aerobics, artes marciales,
levantamiento de pesas, boxeo, etc.)
67.6% (23) 32.4% (11) 34
Actividades Sociales (noches con familia, grupos de apoyo, clubes
sociales, actividades voluntarios)58.8% (20) 41.2% (14) 34
Ligas deportivas (básquetbol para jóvenes/adultos, fútbol, béisbol/T-
bol, voleibol, etc.)55.9% (19) 44.1% (15) 34
Programas para adolescentes (clubes, programas de
aventuras/medio ambiente, etc.)55.9% (19) 44.1% (15) 34
Arte & Artesanías (escritura, teatro, baile, música, visual, artesanías,
etc.)58.8% (20) 41.2% (14) 34
Viajes & Turs (educación al aire libre para jóvenes/adultos/personas de tercera edad, hacer senderismo,
viajes de un día, etc.)
41.2% (14) 58.8% (20) 34
answered question 34
skipped question 306
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29. ¿Que pueden hacer los gobiernos locales para aumentar las oportunidades recreativas y de parques disponibles para personas de tercera edad?
Response
Count
7
answered question 7
skipped question 333
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30. Favor de marcar todas las razones por la cual usted y/o su familia quizás no participarían con más frecuencia en programas recreativos comunitarios o usar instalaciones de parques comunitarios:
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Insuficientes programas o instalaciones de parques
53.8% 14
No puedo llegar al programa o la instalación
19.2% 5
Las entradas son demasiadas cara 19.2% 5
Falta de tiempo 26.9% 7
Falta de cuidado infantil 26.9% 7
Ningún interés en los programas o las instalaciones recreativos
ofrecidos3.8% 1
Falta de información sobre programas
46.2% 12
Horarios y lugares de instalaciones son inconvenientes
30.8% 8
No hay baños 11.5% 3
No me siento seguro 11.5% 3
El programa o la instalación es demasiado retirado
30.8% 8
Otra 0.0% 0
Otra (favor de especificar) 0
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31. ¿Qué tan seguido visita a Port Mansfield?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Frecuentemente 0.0% 0
A veces 27.0% 10
Casi nunca 24.3% 9
Nunca 48.6% 18
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32. ¿Iría más seguido a Port Mansfield si hubiera un parque con caminos de naturaleza, muelles de pesca, áreas mejorados para caminar por el agua, lanzamientos de kayaks/canoas, sitios para observar aves, áreas naturales, patio de recreo nuevo, pabellón para picnic, etc.?
Response
PercentResponse
Count
Sí 81.1% 30
No 5.4% 2
Quizás 13.5% 5
answered question 37
skipped question 303
33. ¿Cuál es el tema más importante o la necesidad más importante con respecto a parques y programas recreativos en el Condado de Willacy?
Response
Count
14
answered question 14
skipped question 326
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34. Favor de usar estas líneas para comentarios adicionales.
Response
Count
6
answered question 6
skipped question 334