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Community Needs Assessments <br /> • Perhaps most important component of master plan <br /> • How does public view current facilities/programs and future needs? <br /> • Several components (youth, statistical random-sample, online, targeted groups) <br /> • Statistical survey administered by UNC-G profs <br /> • Total of 835 surveys received <br /> Summary of Survey Results <br /> Facility Usage and Experience <br /> • Most used facilities: <br /> o Sportsplex <br /> o Central Rec Center <br /> o Little River Park <br /> o Eurosport Soccer Center <br /> • Safety, maintenance and operations of parks get high marks (89-96% approval) <br /> • 93% agreed parks and programs enhance economic health. <br /> • 96% agreed parks and programs enhance physical and mental well-being <br /> Summary of Survey Results <br /> Most Popular Programs/Events <br /> PROGRAMS <br /> Youth Soccer <br /> Youth Basketball <br /> Open Gymnasium <br /> Volleyball <br /> EVENTS <br /> Little River Trail Run <br /> Annual Egg Hunt <br /> Halloween Event <br /> Fishing Rodeo <br /> Earth Day Fair <br /> Summary of Survey Results <br /> Most Desired New Programs/Facilities <br /> PROGRAMS <br /> Hiking <br /> Swimming <br /> Walking <br /> Yoga, Biking, Camps <br /> FACILITIES <br /> Walking/hiking Trails <br /> Nature Trails <br /> Swimming Pool <br /> Greenways <br /> Sprayground, amphitheatre <br /> Other Responses <br /> • Expand outdoor recreation (82% agree) <br />