Community Needs Survey

The purpose of this community study was to obtain input from Des Plaines Park District residents on:

1. Use of parks, facilities, and programs
2. Opinions regarding operations (e.g., staffing, facilities/parks condition/upkeep, programs)
3. Understanding reasons for not using parks, facilities, and programs/events
4. Assess resident opinions of priorities for capital improvement projects
5. Evaluate programs (e.g., dance, fitness, sport, youth, camps, active adults, and special events).

The University of Illinois Office of Recreation and Park Resources and Des Plaines Park Board of Commissioners and Staff developed the survey collaboratively. A total of 627 surveys were completed for a 12% response rate.

Thank you for completing the Community Needs Assessment, this important tool helps in building and providing insight on our Strategic and Comprehensive Master Plans.

Thank you to the College of Applied Health Sciences