07/14/2008 - Agenda City of Tigard
.� Parks & Recreation Advisor Board — Agenda
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2000 7:00 — S:30 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: Public Worcs Building, 3777 SW Burnham, Tigard, OR 97223
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory is to advise and advocate
for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard.
1. Roll Call
2. Comments from the audience
3. Approval of Minutes — May 12, 2008
4. Update on Park System Master Plan (Where are we? --What's next)
5. Topics for joint meeting with Council planned for Sept. 16
6. Fanno Creek Park update
7. Land acquisition update
S. Adjourn
Executive Session: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board may go into Executive Session under the
provisions of ORS 192.660 (1) (d), (e), (0 & (h) to discuss labor relations, real property transactions, current and
pending litigation issues and to consider records that are exempt by law from public inspection. All discussions
within this session are confidential; therefore nothing from this meeting may be disclosed by those present.
Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend this session, but must not disclose any information
discussed during this session.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA—July 14, 2008
City of Tigard J 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 -,vtivw.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 of 1
Draft (June 3, 2008)
Lower Fanno Creek Park Phasing Plan
Objective: Prepare a multi-year phasing plan for Lower Fanno Creek Park
to include a summary with criteria, phasing map, description of
improvements, budget.
• Approx. cost lower park excluding final design: $1.8 million (includes
$426,000 for restoration)
• 3 year phasing plan starting FY 08-09
• Phase 1 (FY 08-09)
1. Design - construction plans for Lower Fanno Creek Park
2. Design—Public Works site redevelopment/park feasibility
study
3. Meander cut-off stabilization—south of Ash St.,
4. Conduct survey
5. Identify alignment of trails (not upper regional section),
6. Pre-mitigation areas (for new trail work in vegetated corridor and
wetland,
7. Establish pilot project for disconnection of oxbow pond water
inlet(for wetland emergence), mitigation of edge of pond
8. Restore pre-identified areas outside trail corridors-
9. Manage invasive species (specify areas)
• Phase 2 FY (09-10)
1. Design—construction plan for Upper Park and Plaza(optional)
2. Construct re-meander(unconnected)
3. Install trails, bridges, and boardwalks—Hall Blvd to Ash Trail
4. Stabilize Trail—Main to Boardwalk
5. Install restoration in trail corridor -
6. Install habitat restoration in non-trail corridors
7. Manage invasive species (specify areas)
• Phase 3 FY 0 0-11)
1. Connect creek to re-meander
2. Construct high-water area •-�c
3. Install boardwalks in area of high-water ,r,(
4. Install trail—Main St. to Ash Trail.
5. Install Ash Trail and Bridge "I
6. Install restoration in trail corridor
7. Install habitat restoration in non-trail corridors /
8. Manage invasive species (specify areas)
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• Phase 4 FY (11-12)—note: not part of this phasing plan
*ftw 1. Construct Plaza, great lawn, urban creek, shelter, fountain
2. Construct overlook
3. Construct Burnham St. improvements—Main to Plaza
• Phase 5 FY(12-15) note: not part of this phasing plan
1. Construct Festival Street
2. Construct Upper Park east of plaza
The phasing plan would show what year items would be installed but more important is the
sequence, so depending on funding availability, we would have the ability to choose what to
build in any year.
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1. map of phases
2. Sequence and list of work items by phase
3. Any key requirements for construction items that need to be in place before a
subsegent item can be installed.
4. itemized cost by phase
5. list of sub-phases where work can be constructed in smaller increments
6. it would be useful to identify in the cost itemization what the work item is more
accurately, so the City has the ability to modify the construction schedule, and know the
associated costs.
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February 28,2008
Phil Nachbar
Department of Community Development
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard,OR 97223
Re: Additional Services Proposal—Phasing Plan
Fanno Creek Park
Dear Phil:
This proposal is for the evaluation and development of a phasing plan for implementation of the Fanno
Creek Park Master Plan. The work will focus on the lower park only and will plan the phasing of the
development through a 5 year timeframe. The City will provide thepotential funding available by year as a
basis of the plan.
Scope of Work
The following is the additional scope of work:
• Review City funding availability and current cost estimate. Meet with the City and CWS to discuss
the potential phasing and interface of CWS and City projects.
• Develop a phasing scenario based on available funding,physical attributes of the site and CWS
projects.Produce a spread sheet budget and hand drawn diagram indicating the areas of
development. Send the information to the City and CWS for review.
• Meet with the City and CWS to discuss the phasing scenario and interface of projects.
• Adjust the spreadsheet budget and produce a diagram indicating the areas of development.
Summarize approach in a brief memo.
Fees:
We propose a fee of$3,100 plus expenses for the scope of work listed above. Work will be billed monthly
on a time and materials basis.
Assumptions:
This proposal assumes the work for the Fanno Creek Park and Plaza Master Plan is complete. Any
additional modifications to the report,graphics, and plans will be an additional service. We look forward to
continue working with you on this project and its successful completion. Please call if you have any
questions or comments regarding the additional scope of service.
Regards,
Walker Macy
Michael W.Zilis
Principal
111 SW Oak, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97204
Phone 503-228-3122 Fax 503-273-8878
memo
to Dan Plaza, Steve Martin
from Ryan Mottau, Project Manager
re Park System Master Plan Update
date 7/1/08
The planning team,made up of City staff and the consultant team from MIG, Inc., submit the
following update on progress in updating Tigard's Park System Master Plan. As of the end of June,
the following tasks have been completed, or are substantially complete, in the first three phases of the
six-phase plan update process:
• Community tour;
• Planning context memo;
• Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting;
• Recreation service providers matrix;
• Park inventory update;
• Two Technical Advisory Committee meetings;
• Recreation provider focus group;
• Seven stakeholder interviews;
• Community questionnaire(online and on paper);
• Community intercept event at the Tigard Balloon Festival; and
• Telephone survey retesting 2004 questions about parks,recreation, open space, and funding
measures.
We are happy to report that the process is moving forward on schedule and will continue through the
end of the year.
During the first portion of the public input process,residents and visitors to Tigard's parks, as well as
City staff,have provided insight into the changes in the community since MIG completed the last Park
System Master Plan in 1999. This input has also identified the current set of issues and ideas that will
be addressed in the next portion of the process,the Recreation Needs Assessment, and in the
recommendations of the final,updated plan.
City staff has been invaluable in connecting with your community, reaching out to established
networks, and effectively using established communication tools such as Cityscape and the City's
website. A special project webpage has been established as the one-stop access point to the process,
providing the details of the next steps as well as documentation of meetings and analysis that have
been completed.
PLANNING I DESIGN I COMMUNICATIONS I MANAGEMENT I TECHNOLOGY
815 SW 2ND AVENUE, SUITE 200 1 PORTLAND, OREGON 97204-3022 1 PHONE 503-297-1005 1 FAX 503-297-3195 1 www,migcom.com
Offices in Berkeley,Fullerton&Pasadena,CA I Eugene,OR I Raleigh,NC
Tigard PSMP Update Memo
This site also includes a link to the online recreation questionnaire.
http://www.tigard-or.gov/community/Parks/psmp
The next big step will be reviewing the needs assessment results and working with staff and the public
to set the direction of the final plan at the Public Visioning Workshop on September 8`i'.
Some of the findings, gathered from multiple forms of input, from one-on-one interviews to scientific
surveys, are beginning to form themes that will guide our recommendations.
Parks, open space, trails and recreation services are important to Tigard
residents.
• On a five-point scale, 82%of questionnaire respondents indicated that these services are
"Very Important."
• Intercept participants selected a wide variety of additional recreation facilities and activities
that they would like to see offered in Tigard.
• Additional developed parks and natural areas are desired.
• Phone survey results indicated a high willingness to pay for additional services.
Recreation programming is a highly desired service.
• Every public involvement activity has raised this point.
• The scientific telephone survey results indicate a very high interest in City-provided recreation
programs (71%in favor)and maintained support when a potential cost was included.
(The participants in the survey were randomly selected from registered voters residing within
Tigard's city limits. The 404 responses can be reasonably assumed to represent the opinion of
the entire population with 95%confidence that the total result revery resident had been
surveyed) would vary no more than +/-4.85%)
• Special events, aquatics programs and outdoor/environmental programming were most
interesting to participants.
• When asked about other funding measures,respondents to the telephone survey continued to
emphasize their priority of creating new recreation opportunities.
Open space and trails are important resources.
• The primary reasons people indicated that they use parks are to enjoy nature and to get
exercise.
• Most people think that some access to natural areas(appropriate to the site)is important.
What's Next
• Recreation Needs Assessment(July/August)
- Identification of Park Land Needs
Page 2
Tigard PSMP Update Memo
- Identification of Recreation Program Needs
Identification of Recreation Facility Needs
Recreation Needs Assessment Report
• Public Visioning Workshop on September 8, 2008
Page 3
(The participants in the survey were randomly selected from registered voters residing
within Tikard's city limits. The 404 responses can be reasonably assumed to re rp esent
�.r the opinion of the entire population with 95%confidence that the total result Elf every
resident had been surveyed) would vary no more than +/-4.85%)
City of Tigard Park services do not include recreation programs. Many individuals and
groups have come up with a variety of ideas to enhance recreational opportunities such as
children's classes, day camps, summer programs, special events, and teen and adult
programs such as sports leagues and classes.
REC 1
First, would you favor or oppose the City of Tigard creating a city Recreation Division?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 287 71.04% 57%
2 OPPOSE 72 17.82% 31%
8 DON'T KNOW 40 9.90% 12%
9 NO ANSWER 5 1.24%
Total 404 100.00%
REC 2
A Recreation Division would cost approximately $980 thousand dollars a year. Would
you support an operating levy of 21 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value
to fund the division?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 YES 223 55.20% 48%
2 NO 50 12.38% Note: in '04
survey 13%
favored forming
a Special Rec
District for
Tigard
8 DON'T KNOW 14 3.47% **39%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50%
Missing* 115 28.47%
Total 404 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the
previous question
**In '04 survey answers "neither, other, not sure/refused"totaled 39%
REC 3
There is also a suggestion that Tigard build a community recreation center with an indoor
�r.. classrooms meeting rooms and multi-purpose rooms. Would you favor or oppose
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a 20-year, 7.75 million dollar bond measure for a Community Recreation Center? This
bond would cost each property owner 8 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 211 52.23% 41%
2 OPPOSE 164 40.59% 52%
8 DON'T KNOW 28 6.93%
9 NO ANSWER 1 10.25%
Total 1404 1 100.00%
**REC 4 & 5 ARE ORAL RESPONSES ONLY—NO GRAPHS
REC 6
If you knew that bond payments would be structured so that new residents who move to
Tigard would assist in the payment of the bond measure would you favor or oppose the
7.75 million dollar bond measure?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 26 6.44% 49%
2 OPPOSE 121 29.95% 40%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 11%
8 DON'T KNOW 14 3.47%
9 NO ANSWER 12 0.50%
Missing* 1240 59.41%
Total 1404 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the
previous question
REC 7
If you knew that the community recreation center would provide opportunities for such
things as live theater, children's programs, camps, teen and adult programs, and special
events, would you favor or oppose the 7.75 million dollar bond measure?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 10 2.48% 52%
2 OPPOSE 121 29.95% 38%
8 DON'T KNOW 5 1.24% 10%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50%
Missing* 266 65.84%
Total 404 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the
previous question
REC 8
In addition to the construction costs, a community recreation center would need an
additional $460 thousand dollars a year for operation and maintenance. Would you favor
or oppose a property tax increase of 10 cents per thousand dollars of assessed value in
order to operate a new community recreation center?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 174 43.07% 42%
2 OPPOSE 54 13.37% 47%
8 DON'T KNOW 18 4.46% 11%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25%
Missing* 157 38.86%
Total 404 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the
previous question
**REC 9 & 10 ARE ORAL RESPONSES ONLY—NO GRAPHS
NEW PARK 1
Another idea that has been suggested is that the City purchase lands for future parks and
athletic fields. This would require a $5.7 million dollar bond measure and would increase
property tax rates by 6 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Would you favor or oppose
this measure?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 173 42.82% 44%
2 OPPOSE 191 47.28% 45%
8 DON'T KNOW 39 9.65% 11%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25%
Total 404 100.00%
**NEW PARK 2 & 3 ARE ORAL RESPONSES ONLY—NO GRAPHS
WETLAND 1
It has been suggested that the City purchase lands in order to protect wetlands and green
space throughout the city. This would require a$5.7 million dollar bond measure and
would increase property tax rates by 6 cents per$1,000 of assessed value. Would you
favor or oppose this measure?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 FAVOR 194 48.02% 49%
2 OPPOSE 169 41.83% 41%
8 DON'T KNOW 39 9.65% 10%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50%
Total 404 100.00%
"WETLANDS 2 & 3 ARE ORAL RESPONSES ONLY—NO GRAPHS
CHOICE 1
Of the four ideas that have been suggested, creating a recreation division; constructing a
recreation center,purchasing land for parks, and purchasing land for wetland and green
spaces; which if any of these concepts would you be willing to vote for in a single bond
measure?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 RECREATION DIVISION 51 12.62% n/a
2 RECREATION CENTER 58 14.36% 24%
3 LAND FOR PARKS 47 11.63% 13%
4 LAND FOR WETLANDS 61 15.10% 21%
& GREEN SPACE
5 MORE THAN ONE 109 26.98% n/a
CONCEPT
6 NONE (GO TO AGREE 1) 50 12.38% 34%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25%
8 DON'T KNOW 25 6.19%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50%
Total 404 100.00%
CHOICE 2
How much more would you be willing to pay each year in property taxes in order to
enhance recreational opportunities,purchase and develop park land, and preserve green
spaces throughout the city?
Amount per year
$176.45 Average
$100.00 Median
21 Respondents indicated they would not pay anything
154 Respondents indicated they did not know or did not offer a specific number value
AGREE 1
Thank you. We are almost done with the survey. I would like to read you five
statements some people have made concerning recreation programs. For each statement
please tell me if you agree or disagree.
First, my taxes are already too high and I can not afford any of the recreation ideas being
suggested?
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 AGREE 167 41.34% 38%
2 DISAGREE 223 55.20% 56%
7 REFUSED 2 0.50% 6%
8 DON'T KNOW 11 2.72%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25%
Total 404 100.00%
AGREE 2
I like the idea that the city is considering purchasing park land and protecting natural
wetlands and greenways.
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 AGREE 301 74.50% 69%
2 DISAGREE 90 22.28% 25%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 6%
8 DON'T KNOW 9 2.23%
9 NO ANSWER 3 0.74%
Total 404 100.00%
AGREE 3
It is about time the City began providing additional recreation opportunities for residents.
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 AGREE 242 59.90% 49%
2 DISAGREE 137 33.91% 43%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25%
8 DON'T KNOW 24 5.94% 8%
Total 404 100.00%
AGREE 4
The city already has plenty of parks and athletic fields.
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 AGREE 157 38.86% 42%
2 DISAGREE 201 49.75% 46%
8 DON'T KNOW 44 10.89% 12%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50%
Total 404 100.00%
AGREE 5
I like the city the way it is and feel we do not need additional recreational activities.
Value Count Percent 2004 Results
1 AGREE 101 25.00% 30%
2 DISAGREE 274 67.82% 60%
8 DON'T KNOW 27 6.68% 10%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50%
Total 404 100.00%
CHILD
Thank you, now I would like to end the survey with a few questions about you. First, do
you have any children under age 18 living in your home?
Value Count Percent Valid %
1 YES 94 23.27% 23.27%
2 NO 305 75.50% 75.50%
7 REFUSED 4 0.99% 0.99%
8 DON'T KNOW 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
GENDER
Are you male or female?
Value Count Percent Valid%
I MALE 162 40.10% 40.10%
2 FEMALE 239 59.16% 59.16%
7 REFUSED 3 0.74% 0.74%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
SUMMARY MEMO
Date: August 8, 2008
To: Tigard Park and Recreation Advisory Board;
Dan Plaza and Steve Martin, City of Tigard Parks
From: Ryan Mottau, Project Manager, MIG, Inc.
Re: Park System Master Plan Questionnaire Results
COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE
The Tigard Park and Recreation Questionnaire is one of several outreach methods utilized for the Park
System Master Plan Update. The questionnaire was available online and in paper form in both English and
Spanish.The paper forms were available at community locations, such as the public works offices and at the
Tigard Balloon Festival. Two hundred and forty nine respondents answered some or all of the questions
(partially complete forms were accepted,accounting for some total responses of less than 249). Some
questions also allowed for multiple responses,bringing the total responses for that question over 249. While
these self-selecting,non-random results are not directly attributable to the population as a whole,the results
support many of the findings of other public involvement activities.
Below are several key findings, followed by tables showing each question and the corresponding response for
each community. In the analysis of individual questions,comparisons are made,where appropriate,to the
recreation survey and other public involvement findings. The final question included an opportunity to
*ow provide any other comments,which are provided verbatim. The final pages of this summary are a copy of
the final questionnaire as it appeared on paper. The questions online were identical to this instrument.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
• Parks,recreation services, trails and open spaces are very important to Tigard's quality of life.
• Tigard residents use parks to enjoy the outdoors,exercise and play sports,and participate in family
activities. These uses match closely to the benefits respondents value most.
• Questionnaire respondents indicate a need for more local parks and facilities.
• Many responses and comments request a community/recreation center to support programming and
community activities in Tigard.
• In addition to large facilities,respondents indicated a need for additional playgrounds and sports
fields.
• A wide variety of recreation programs are needed,primarily special events,aquatics and
outdoor/environmental programs.
• The questionnaire reached a younger portion of the population than the phone survey, as well as
some visitors to Tigard parks.
• Trails and natural areas remain important for preservation of nature,enjoyment of the outdoors and
for connecting to and enhancing neighborhoods.
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TIGARD PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATE 2008
DEMOGRAPHICS
1. What is your age?
Answer Count 2000 2008
% of Total Census Survey
17
10-14
7.2% 7.8% N/A
4
15-17 1 .7/0 4.6% N/A
5
18-24
2.1% 10.6% 2.0%
35
25-34
14.8% 19.2% 2.5%
118
35-44
50.0% 20.9% 10.2%
48
45-54
20.3% 16.7% 16.8%
9
55-64
3.8% 8.4% 21 .5%
0
65+
0.0% 11 .8% 42.1%
Total 236 404
• Respondents to the questionnaire tended to be younger than respondents to the recreation survey
effort also included in this plan update.
• Unlike the survey,the questionnaire was able to reach some young residents of Tigard.
• 10-14 year-olds represented approximately the same percentage of questionnaire results as they did in
the 2000 census population.
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2. Are you male or female?
Answer Count 2000
% of Total Census
164
Female
69.2% 51%
Male 73
30.8% 49%
Total 237
• Females accounted for 69% of questionnaire respondents. This is an over-representation of females.
3. Do you live inside the Tigard city limits?
Answer Count
% of Total
Yes 171
72.77%
No 58
24.68%
Don't know 6
2.55%
Total 235
• Approximately three-quarters of respondents live inside the Tigard city limits.
• Many respondents living outside the city limits reside in nearby cities.
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3(b). If you do not live in Tigard,from where are you visiting?
Answer Count
% of Total
Unincorporated Washington 36
County 65.45%
Portland/ Multnomah
County 12
21 .82%
Somewhere else in Oregon 3
5.45%
Surrounding counties
(Yamhill, Clackamas, 3
Marion) 5.45%
Other (Some answers 1
collected separately) 1 .82%
Total 55
• Over half of the respondents live in unincorporated areas of Washington County.
• Over 20%of the respondents live in Portland or Multnomah County.
4. Where in Tigard do you live?
Answers used for reference purposes only.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
5. How important are parks,recreation services, trails and open space to Tigard's quality of life?
Check one.
1 2 3 4 5 Total
Not important Important Very important
1 2 13 23 194 233
0.43% 0.86% 5.58% 9.87% 83.26% 100.00%
• Over 93%of the respondents feel that parks,recreation services,trails and open space is either
important or very important to Tigard's quality of life.
6. Which of the following benefits of parks,recreation services,trails and open space are most
important to you? Check two.
Answer Count
% of Total
Provide opportunities to enjoy 120
nature/outdoors 48.4%
Promote youth development 108
43.6%
Connect people together, building 68
stronger families and neighborhoods 27.4%
Improve health and wellness 48
19.4%
Protect the natural environment 44
17.7%
Enhance community image and 30
sense of place 12.1%
Provide opportunities for lifelong 7
learning 2.8%
Help seniors and disabled people 2
remain active 0.8%
Provide cultural opportunities 2
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0.8%
Total 429
• The two benefits most respondents thought were most important were providing opportunities
to enjoy nature and the outdoors (489/6), and promoting youth development (43%).
• Several people indicated "Other" mostly indicating the importance of all choices.
7. What is the primary reason that you use parks in Tigard? Check one.
Answer Count
% of Total
Play sports 73
33.2%
Walk or bike for exercise 43
19.6%
Enjoy the outdoors/nature 35 Iwo
15.9%
Participate in family 32
activities 14.6%
Picnic and general leisure 14
activities 6.4%
Attend special 10
events/concerts 4.6%
Meet friends 7
3.2%
Use a specific facility at 3
a park 1..36%
Don't use parks 3
1 .36%
Total 220
• The most frequently chosen reason to use Tigard parks was to play sports (33%).
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• Walking/biking for exercise (19%),enjoying the outdoors and nature (15%),and participating in
family activities (14%)were also frequently selected.
• These primary reasons match closely with the major recreation opportunities provided in Tigard
as described by stakeholders and focus group participants.
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8. If you seldom use or do not use the parks or trails in Tigard,what are your reasons? Check two.
Answer Count
% of
Total
Too far away; not 52
conveniently located 20.97%
Lack of facilities 35
14.11%
No interest/no time 12
4.84%
Feel unsafe 11
4.44%
Don't know where they are 11
4.44%
Poorly maintained 9
3.63%
Don't know what's available 9
3.63%
Too crowded 6
2.42%
Do not have transportation 3
1 .21%
Total 139
• The most frequently selected reason for not using parks or trails in Tigard was inconvenient location
(20%), followed by lack of facilities (14%).
• Safety,maintenance and crowding do not seem to be major issues in Tigard parks.
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9. What types of parks are most needed in Tigard? Check two.
Answer Count
% of
Total
Small parks in neighborhoods 116
46.77%
Large multi-use parks that serve 108
the whole community 43.55%
Natural areas 67
2 7.02%
A park consisting mainly of 47
sorts fields 18.95%
Linear trail corridors 36
14.52%
Parks in creek corridors 18
7.26%
No additional parks are needed 5
2.02%
Total 397
• The park types most respondents thought were most needed were small neighborhood parks (46%)
and large multi-use parks that serve the whole community (43%).
• The need for new local park service matches the results for question 8 indicating distance and lack of
facilities as reasons people are not using parks.
• The 2008 Recreation Survey also showed support for additional park land.
10. How should natural areas be used? Check one.
Answer Count
% of Total
Limited public use (trails, 55
viewpoints, etc.) 24.44%
Depends on the site 45
20.00%
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Semi-active recreational use 34
(picnicking, playgrounds, etc.) 15.11%
No public use (preserved for 3
wildlife habitat) 1 .33%
Combination of the above 88
39.11%
Total 225
• Most respondents thought that natural areas should be made a combination of limited public use,
semi-active recreational use and preservation.
• Stakeholder interviews elaborated on the mix of preferred uses and the desire to maintain some land
with no access to preserve habitat.
11. What is the primary reason to develop more trails in Tigard? Check one.
Answer Count
% of
Total
Experience nature 60
27.40%
Exercise 54
24.66%
Recreation 48
21 .92%
Increase non-motorized 39
transportation options 17.81%
No additional trails 10
are needed 4.57%
Improve children's access 8
to schools 3.65%
Total 219
• The most frequently selected reasons to develop more trails were to experience nature (27%) and to
exercise (24%), followed by recreation (21%) and increasing non-motorized transportation options
(17%).
• In the other comments written into question 16,many responses indicated a need for additional trails
and pathways throughout Tigard.
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• Stakeholders identified a number of locations for trails to serve these top reasons. An additional
need was also indicated to develop trails or sidewalks for transportation reasons.
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12. What type of recreation facilities are currently most needed in Tigard?Check two.
Answer Count
% of
Total
Pool/Aquatic 114
center 45.97%
Community center 90
36.29%
Playgrounds 72
29.03%
Sports fields 70
28.23%
Gyms 23
9.27%
Tennis courts 18
7.26%
Basketball courts 12
4.84%
BMX facilities 9
3.63%
No new facilities 8
are needed 3.23%
Total 416
• Pool/aquatic center (45%) received the most responses for most needed recreation facility, followed
by community center (36%). This finding is consistent with the support for a recreation center
shown in the 2008 Recreation Survey.
• Playgrounds (29%) and sports fields (28%)were in the second tier of responses. These choices again
match with the need for local parks and additional facilities noted in previous questions.
• Gyms,tennis and basketball courts, and BMX facilities received few responses.
• Very few respondents felt that no new facilities were needed (3%).
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13. What types of programs are most needed in Tigard? Check two.
Answer Count
% of Total
Special events (concerts in the 76
ark, festivals) 30.65%
Aquatic programs 70
28.23%
Outdoor/environmental programs 55
22.18%
Sports (baseball, Ultimate Frisbee) 47
18.95%
Before and after school programs 39
15.73%
General interest classes (music 38
lessons, computers) 15.32%
Fitness classes (aerobics, yoga, 33
etc.) 13.31%
Drop-in activities 33
13.31%
Arts (drama, painting, etc.) 32
12.90%
No recreation programs are 5
needed 2.02%
Total 428
• Special events (301/o) and aquatic programs (28%) received the most responses.
• Outdoor/environmental programs,(22%) and sports (18%)were in the second tier of responses.
• Before and after school programs (151/4),general interest classes (15%), fitness'classes (13%), drop-in
activities (13%), and arts (121/6) received a similar level of responses.
• Very few respondents felt that no recreation programs are needed (2%). This is also consistent with
focus group findings and the 2008 Recreation Survey,which show considerable support for
additional programming.
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14. Which age group is most underserved by current recreation services? Check one.
Answer Count
% of
Total
Elementary school youth 44
24.58%
Middle school youth 30
16.76%
All groups are 28
adequately served 15.64%
Adults 26
14.53%
High school youth 15
8.38%
Preschoolers 15
8.38%
Young adults 12
6.70%
Seniors 9
5.03%
Total 179
• The age group with the most responses was elementary school youth (25%).
• After middle school youth (16%),respondents felt that all age groups are adequately served (15%),
though adults (14%)was close.
• High school youth (8%),preschoolers (8%),young adults (69/6),and seniors (59/6) received the least
amount of responses.
• Many
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15. Which other groups are underserved by current recreation services? Check one.
Answer Count
% of
Total
Families 99
60.74%
All groups are 29
adequately served 17.79%
People with disabilities 18
11 .04%
People with low incomes 13
7.98%
People from diverse 4
cultures 2.45%
Total 163
• Families (60%) were by far the most frequently selected group thought to be underserved by current
recreation services.
• People with disabilities (110/6),people with low incomes (7%), and people from diverse cultures (211/o)
had fewer responses than "all groups are adequately served" (170/0).
16. Do you have any other comments about Tigard's parks,recreation services,open space and
trails?
Respondents were given an opportunity to add any additional thoughts to the paper and online forms. The
verbatim responses are included below.
➢ You can't have too many parks.
➢ We would love to have a public outdoor swimming pool.
➢ We would love more bike or walking trails connecting the parks that are already here.
➢ We would love it if Tigard had a Recreation Community Center. One similar to Tualatin Valley Park
&Recreation or Southwest Community Center that offered a variety of classes and camps as well as
a swim park would be ideal. 1 have spent a lot in other cities and in CC for lessons and camps over
last 10 years.
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➢ Why don't we have any parks on Bull Mountain (not underneath power lines)? Highest taxes,lowest
number of benefits???
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➢ What's going on with the property by Bonita Park? Metro used to own it and now it is being
developed?!?! That is totally WRONG!!!
➢ Yes,I do. The city of Tigard should set a good environmental example in the planning and care of
parks. This means plant only native plants,which need less water and little care,use low impact
landscaping equipment(watch sound and energy pollution) and provide recycling containers for
debris.
➢ One of my pet peeves as I walk around Tigard is the numerous basketball structures on sidewalks.
They are not only a hazard to walkers,but are also dangerous as the kids usually use the street as their
basketball court. If there is not an ordinance against these,there should be and if there is one,it
should be enforced. On the other hand,l recognize that the kids need a place to play. How about
opening up all the water tank facilities to the public and installing equipment such as basketball
backboards,horseshoes, and whatever else space allows. Make those areas you already have serve
more than one purpose. You could even put skate rinks on top of the towers. Since this would
really affect adjacent homeowners, sound walls could be up. I am sure it would be cheaper to put up
sound walls and make a few changes to existing properties than it would be to buy new park areas. I
live next to one of these water tank yards and although the thought of added noise is not welcome,it
pains me to see so much potential park area going unused especially when I have to dodge kids
playing in the street when I drove through the Hillshire neighborhood. If there are reasons that
these yards cannot be used,the how about installing basketball backboards at the end of all the
stubbed of streets in the area?
➢ We really need more! Too many houses!
➢ We really need a Parks&Recreation District or we need to join Tualatin Hills Park&Recreation.
➢ We pay a LOT of money every year to use the Conestoga Recreation Facility and the Sherwood
YMCA.We would LOVE to see Tigard have something comparable that would benefit all age
groups and offer a wide variety of sports and activity and fitness classes.
➢ We need to create a park and recreation district/department that provides management for indoor
and outdoor activities. This department needs to work with current club sports and activity
organizations to provide facilities that allow NEW sports and activities a chance to become
established and to grow in our community. The city needs to consider all sports and activities equally
not just the over powering organizations that currently dominate the fields and parks we have today.
Our community needs to allow egpality for all activities not just the current organizations that can
afford to pay for the facilities.
➢ We need sports/activity programs for our youth (ages 8-15) that offer them the opportunity to grow
and learn,but ones that also doesn't strain a family's financial resources.
➢ We NEED recreation centers like Conestoga in the THPRD program that combine park,
playground,gym,aquatics and classes for youth and adults.
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➢ We need more.There has been lots of development and the developer's have not been required to
put in parks, trails or other amenities. It would be good if Tigard would insist on this in order to
build in this area.
➢ We need more walkways in the Tigard city because it is easy to go to near stores and parks.
➢ We need more trails up on Bull Mt. and we have to have an aquatic park/recreation area for Tigard
use.
➢ We need more sidewalks! I live .5 mile from my son\'s school,yet I'm terrified to ride bikes back and
forth to pickup/drop-off because the route is through a heavy traffic area (people cutting through to
avoid 99W) and I don't feel safe.With the cost of gas and just the need to stay fit,it really annoys me
I have to use a car to go somewhere so close. I am particularly concerned about the 100th/Murdoch
area.All of Murdoch is heavily traveled,as is the area of 103rd, 100th and 98th streets.
➢ We need more of them all.
➢ We need an affordable YMCA type facility in Tigard for families.
➢ We need a parks &recreation program similar to Tualatin Valley that provides programming for all
groups.We also need more neighborhood parks- especially on Bull Mtn,
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➢ We need a community center. It is terrible that we must go out of the community to participate in
parks and recreation activities. I cannot believe the amount of money that I have spent at Tualatin
Hills Parks and Recreation and Portland Parks and Recreation for my family to take classes and
summer camps. I'd much rather spend that money in Tigard! Community recreation facility please!!!!
➢ We love the nature trail along the river and cook park. Thanks.
➢ We have to get in the car and drive to reach a park.We need a trail system to connect parks and
neighborhoods. Sidewalks would help.
➢ We have a few large parks but very little medium sized parks within easy walking distance. I would
love to see a crosswalks and trails that lead to small neighborhood parks. Build a sense of
community that encourages a safe family environment.
➢ We are really tired of paying for out-of-district fees to Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation district.
Why can't Tigard with all its higher income families,get an aquatics/sports facility like the one at
Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation. We don't charge all these Beaverton people for the use of our
dogs parks (of which they have none!), and yet they want us to pay to use their facilities...and even
when we pay,we can only use them AFTER the in-district members have gotten in first.
➢ We absolutely need a community recreation center like a THPRD recreation center. I have no
options for my young children to participate in dance/music/sports/aquatic activities in the Tigard
area. We are always "out of district" and therefore have very little choice about what activities we can
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participate in. This is especially important for those Tigard families whose children are or will be in
the Beaverton School District.
➢ Tigard would really benefit from a large facility such as the Tualatin Valley Parks and Recreation
center in Beaverton. It would give everyone an opportunity to come together as a community while
promoting health and wellness in a safe environment.
➢ Tigard residents have nothing comparable to the classes offered by the City of Portland Park and
Recreation or Tualatin Park and Recreation and are required to pay out of district fees to participate
in those programs.Most of the for profit sports organizations do not provide adequate services for
children that are not athletically talented but wish to participate in recreational sports. I personally
find this the absolute worse thing about living in Tigard.By the way,I feel that providing the option
of choosing"All groups are adequately served" for questions 14 and 15 without providing"None of
the groups are adequately served" as an option doesn't offer a true picture of resident's feelings. I
chose the option that most applies to my family,but I certainly don\'t believe that the other
categories are well served.
➢ Tigard needs to step it up and become more like Tualatin or a Lake Oswego. They have so much
more to offer. We desperately need a community center with a swimming pool, and one that offers
classes, sports opportunities, etc. We shouldn't have to go out of district and pay outrageous fees to
do so.
➢ Tigard needs some facilities like Sherwood's YMCA and Beaverton's community centers.
➢ Tigard just does not seem to get the picture,or care.We have lived here for 11 years now and been
asking for parks up here on Bull Mt. for years.
➢ Tigard needs more local parks like THPRD are has. These parks serve the neighborhoods better
than the large multi-use parks like Cook Park.
➢ Tigard NEEDS a sports community center. This center could be shared by Tualatin and Tigard.
Sports, activities,and community activities should be supported. When my children were younger,I
would consistently drive to other cities for sports and activities (Sherwood,Beaverton YMCA,
Southwest Community Center). Now they are older and I still wish we had a community center in
our area.
➢ Tigard needs a swim and recreation center.
➢ Tigard is frankly well underdeveloped when it comes to family parks,yet way overdeveloped when it
comes to homes and townhouses. There really needs to be requirements placed on builders, to see
that parks are mandatory for every 50 to 100 homes built,making us truly a livable city.
➢ Tigard has too few parks,as developers tend to develop every square inch. There should be more
neighborhood parks.Without them,we have too much pressure on Cook Park and school fields.
Also,because of the hassle of having to drive to a park,our children don't have the opportunity to
use as much as they could (and should!). Neighborhood parks are the critical need.
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➢ Tigard City Council must absolutely take a more active leadership role in advocating for parks and
recreation in our community!
➢ There is a huge demand for a recreation center with classes offered to a variety of age groups. I pay
huge amounts of money to use Tualatin Hills in addition to the money that I already pay through
taxes to the parks and recreation district of Tigard. We would benefit greatly by having an indoor
facility for swimming that does not have to work around the high school programs. Our kids need a
place"to have classes in the winter/compromised weather months.
➢ The trails are wonderful for exercising and exploration,but as a parent,I would like to see an aquatic
center/recreational facility/facilities like the ones in Tualatin Hills. For the number of people in the
Tigard area,we are forced to go to places like Contestoga Aquatic/Recreation facility and have to pay
"out of district" fees. I have a toddler and 7 year-old and cannot take both to the Tigard Swim Ctr.
for open swim,at the same time due to my youngest age child.Tigard has a lot of open space for
children to play yet lack in playground equipment.
➢ Summerlake Park's playground needs repair and there's no restroom at the main playground area.We
appreciate you thinking forward about the needs of Tigard residents.We LOVE Tigard!
➢ The lack of parks in the unincorporated Bull Mountain Area impacts quality of life and limits a sense
of community.
➢ Thanks for giving a chance for input. It would be nice for Tigard to have a community center with
pool,multi fields,gym,and meeting space,like in Beaverton (by Southridge).
➢ Stop giving out so many building permits—we're tremendously overgrown and our home prices
suffer as a result. Instead,use the space to give the people that already live here a decent park
system.
➢ Tigard's park&recreation system is an embarrassment compared to Beaverton,Lake Oswego and
Portland. We need to prioritize parks over new home developments,new townhome and apartment
communities. We don't need to be the low cost housing solution for Portland and Beaverton's food
service industry employees.
➢ Stop building houses and condos in the Bull Mt. Meadows/Progress Ridge area!!! Enough is
enough!!!We need some parks and open spaces in this area!!!
➢ Some type of music events that could serve the community and a aquatic center,
skate park,outdoor swimming pools.
➢ Recreation needs must be addressed immediately.
➢ Question 14-All group are underserved.
➢ Preserve Bull Mountain area. Stop adding apartments,row houses, single-family homes.
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➢ Please,please,please ...give us some more parks, open areas, fields for sports,play structures,trails,
water features,etc. I also believe Tigard needs a recreation program similar to what Beaverton has -
swirnming center, sports classes,art classes, etc. I absolutely LOVE Tigard and our community,
however if we had more parks within walking distance and recreational activities/classes Tigard
would be an even better community.
➢ Please stop the over development of the hills surrounding Tigard. It is such an eye sore and the
streets are so steep it is almost unsafe to drive and nearly impossible to walk especially with the
extreme density and amount of people and vehicles.
➢ Please open the trail that was recently closed along the Tualatin River. It was replaced by a concrete
sidewalk. I want to walk on a trail!
➢ PLEASE develop a park and recreation community center to service our families in Tigard.
Currently families pay other parks and recreation facilities extra money for any programs they wish to
participate in! Our families and our community deserve a place or our own to love and share with
others as well. Also,having natural places to visit and nice parks to play in (young and old alike) is
one of the great ways to encourage health and wellness! I love the parks in Tigard,and look forward
to exploring more of them. Parks and recreation is a vital part of a community!
➢ Thank you for understanding that. Thank you for your time.
➢ Please continue to add bike trails. I know you have a huge project already but keep working in bike
routes when developing roads.We need ultimate frisbee at Cook Park. Have canoe/kayak trips
organized from Cook Park to Brown's Ferry Park.The cleaning staff at Cook Park are incredible!
➢ Parks should be dispersed throughout the community to provide access to a broader range of users.
Bull Mt.is one example of a park deficient community.
➢ Our family pays out of district fees to use the Conestoga facilities in Beaverton for our swimming
lessons and other parks and recreation. services. They not only have more available times but their
facilities and teaching are far superior. We have lived in other communities with recreational
facilities that included gyms,workout facilities and classes and it has been a wonderful asset to the
community. I would support any effort to bring these types of facilities to Tigard!
➢ Need park on Bull Mountain!
➢ Need more.
➢ Need a youth program like Tualatin does.
➢ Need a park&recreation district.
➢ More Soccer Fields are needed.
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➢ More skate parks please :)
➢ More restrooms
➢ More parks needed
➢ More open space and natural areas. Let's protect what little is left!
➢ More needs to be done to prevent litter.
➢ More fields for sports.A community center for basketball.I am willing to serve as volunteer for a
committee looking into these items.
➢ More bike paths that connect to other bike paths in Tigard. Better maintained bike paths -usually
rocks,garbage or no clearly marked bike path.
➢ Make use of existing land first like the West Side Trail and Metro parcels scattered around the city. It
is frustrating that this land is available but not being utilized.
➢ Make a skate park and a swimming pool because it is very hot please.
➢ Lower the density of housing in the Tigard and unincorporated Tigard areas,thus lowering traffic logo
and more people would ride bikes again. Parks should be built giving the kids areas to play within
walking distance from their homes.
➢ Like the trails that were added at Cook Park-we just like to hike and enjoy the outdoors -great if
there was another Cook Park-type option...
➢ Less natural area should be used for recreation and other populated areas should have the recreation
area.
➢ It would be great to have a community outdoor pool,more tennis courts,more shaded playgrounds
around the community.
➢ It would be great to have community facilities like Tualatin Hills Park District or Portland public
parks.
➢ It would be great if Tigard had a community center,offering low cost classes for the community,
specifically for children and youngadults.
➢ It is very unfortunate that there is so much new development,particularly on Bull Mountain,with no
regard to park areas. The lot sizes are so small children have no place to play. In the midst of an
obesity epidemic in children,I think this is a very important issue to address.
➢ It appears there is a priority on which parks and trails are maintained first. Some less popular parks
are not as well maintained. Who decides?What criteria are used?
➢ I'd love to see more undeveloped green space and trails that's just open for public use.
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➢ I'd like to see a parks and recreation like Tualatin Hills park and recreation which serves everyone in
the community.
➢ I would suggest an outdoor pool. Every good city needs one so people can have fun in the*sun*!
➢ I would love to see more baseball fields,running trails,and small neighborhood parks. Too much
development is going in w/o any of the land being used for parks. I want a park that I don't have to
drive to.
➢ I would like to see Tigard build a community center that has a swimming pool, fitness center,and
activities center with daycare similar to Southwest Community center in Portland that people of all
ages can go to stay active when there is inclement weather. A place that youth can go to stay busy
and active.
➢ I would like to see more bike trails available.
➢ I would like to see a community center that offers swimming and exercise programs like those
offered at other locations,aka,YMCA Sherwood or Multnomah SWCC at Gabriel Park.Walking
trails,a place for all members of the family to learn and exercise,and to have summer programs.
➢ I wish we had a pool (like Harman in Beaverton) with warmer water for elderly/disabled. It costs me
$300/yr to go to Harman ($100 plus $200 out-of-district-tax fee).Also,work-out facilities (gym) like
Elsie Stuhr Center and many other Beaverton sites.
➢ I wish there were more options for families who would like to enjoy the park with their dogs off
leash.
➢ I wish the City of Tigard would join Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation. We are in Washington
County too.
➢ I will not vote for any type of recreation center such as Tualatin Hills Recreation Center-it is too
much money and not something used by the majority of citizens. It would primarily benefit families
with kids under school age,or parents looking for before/after-school childcare, and special sport
activities. I also do not wish to supplement low income or illegal immigrants in your vision.
➢ I was sorry to see the baseball fields at Durham elementary bulldozed. Seems like we have plenty of
playgrounds,but we need more baseball and soccer and basketball facilities for casual games. I am
also concerned about security on some of the trails.As a female runner,I think there are too many
remote trails.This is not safe to run on without my large dog. I would not be comfortable allowing
my kids to go on some of the trails alone.
➢ I think you should make more parks for teenagers.
➢ I think the reservation fees to use the picnic shelters are too high.
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➢ I think that Sherwood's Sunset park is a great example of what a park should be...Great play
structures for the kids including water feature and sand play. Covered areas for picnics,space for
sports and lots of green space. Tualatin also does a very nice job! I think you should start by
updating the play structures at Summer lake Park and Cook Park-they are old and outdated! I am
so thankful that you are building a park on Bull Mountain-So overdue! Trails for biking and running
would be great too. A community center with Aquatics would also be wonderful but we could
probably start by expanding some art and cultural opportunities at the library until we have the
funding.
➢ I think it would be neat to have a recreation program where there are more classes offered for all
ages, similar to other parks and recreation. Programs in other cities such as Tualatin Valley Parks and
Recreation.
➢ I requested over a year ago that a barrier be installed on a bad curve in the bike path near Windsor to
prevent small children from falling in the water. When it was repaved, the curve was changed and it
slopes right to the water. This has still not been completed.
➢ I moved here from Beaverton and have been really disappointed by the lack of parks,trails and
recreational facilities.
➢ I am really tired of going to Tualatin Parks and Recreation facilities for all my kid's swimming and
sports classes and most of our family recreational activities. I would really like to see this caliber of
activities and options made available to Tigard residents.
➢ I am glad to see the city is looking into this. Having more trails and large open parks can really make
Tigard a special city to live in.As of right now,Tigard is no better if not worst than most of the
outlining Portland Cities. Having Trails and Parks may not bring in a lot of tax dollars like a new
housing development but it makes the city a better place to live.
➢ High quality sports fields (multi-use turf surfaces) are needed.
➢ I believe Tigard is severely lacking in park and recreation services,with excessive investment in open
spaces and trails,particularly on Bull Mountain.
➢ I would like to see Tigard develop a report to the public that shows the cost vs. benefit of trails and
parks. It is my belief that Tigard has over invested in trails that are rarely used,and under invested in
neighborhood parks,that I believe would be frequently used.
➢ I find my family driving to Tualatin to enjoy Jurgens or Ibach Park.These are perfect examples of
neighborhood parks that Tigard should be striving to achieve.
➢ Lastly,I would like to see Tigard implement facilities similar to Tualatin Hills Recreation District.
For that matter,Tigard should join the Tualatin Hills Recreation District.
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➢ Hello,
➢ There are two empty fields near the corner of Hall and Slatter. It seems to me that one of them
would be a good place for a play park. It's a bit far to walk with strollers to Cook Park or Durham
Elementary.
➢ I have recently moved to Tigard and I see a lot of good in the trail and park system. I have been
actively seeking out information about the various connections and trails,but can find no
information other than a basic map of only the most improved trails. In order for the true benefit of
the network to be realized,maps and suggested routes need to be publicized. By leveraging Google
maps, for instance,the City of Tigard could offer an interactive approach to its trail and parks
system. Now that GPS popularity and use has grown,innovations in that area could also be
introduced to help people engage in (sub) urban hiking.
➢ Having a parks and recreation program similar to Conestoga has been needed in Tigard for MANY
years. I hope we are able to provide something like this in the not so distant future.
➢ Great!
➢ Don't develop the area behind the library and the RR tracks. Why did we try to sell it to a
developer?
➢ Doggie parks
➢ Cook Park is a wonderful facility and is well maintained by COT, safe,and heavily used. Thank you.
I have an idea to improve the baseball facility there: Build a snack bar/press box structure between
fields 1-2 to accommodate tournaments and more use.
➢ Cook Park is a great place for families!
➢ Cook Park is a beautiful park,but when it is being fully used,the parking is insufficient. There is no
real"recreation district"in Tigard and I am unaware of any organized services. I know there are
other parks in Tigard,but they are just taking up space. They are not big enough in which to do
anything. A city should be concerned about the youth. Busy youth do not cause trouble.
➢ By far the biggest need in Tigard is an expanded and connected trail system for bicycles,off-street,
that is safe for children. Unless you like biking 3 feet from cars, there are precious few options in the
entire SW metro area. How about a trail that utilizes the power line over Bull Mountain,then
follows Summer Creek to connect'through Summer Lake Park and into the Fanno Creek trail.
Second need is a decent aquatic center.
➢ Bull Mountain has really been let go. The developers do not seem to be held accountable for
keeping some trails or green space for the residents.
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➢ Biking in Tigard needs major help. There are no real trails that kids can ride bikes on. The Fanno
Creek trail has lots of road crossings, and even when you string it together isn't very long. How
about having 5+ miles of trail that doesn't require road crossing or riding on the "bike lane" next to
cars doing 40mph. We currently have to drive to Portland(or further) to find a decent trail for a
family bike ride. Next priority is an aquatic center,that is city centric not school district centric.
Being a Tigard resident in the Beaverton school district results in out of district costs for everything
recreational.
➢ It would be nice to see more dog parks
➢ An outdoor community pool would be great.
➢ We also need doggie bags. If these were available,maybe people would pick up after their animals.
Also,need garbage cans!
➢ A community center would be great. Think of Portland Parks or Tualatin Hills. Southwest
Community Center is a great resource for those in that area-It would be great to have access to some
place like that.
➢ A community center in Tigard would be an excellent addition. Trails, sidewalks,neighborhood
parks. Anything that we can do to make Tigard more "walkable"is what I hope to see.
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TOPLINE RESULTS
Topline results include the text of each question, the response categories,
and the number and percentage of responses in each category.
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INTRO
Hello, is available? This is calling on behalf of the City of Tigard. We are
contacting registered voters to ask some questions about park and recreation services that the City
currently provides or may provide in the future. I want to assure you that I am not selling anything
and that the survey is completely confidential and voluntary. We are interested in your opinion and
would like about five minutes of your time (and I would like to begin now).
INTRO FOR PARTIALS
Hi, I'm calling back to finish an interview for Tigard Parks that we began earlier. Is
available?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 404 100.00% 100.00%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
RECl
City of Tigard Park services do not include recreation programs. Many individuals and groups
have come up with a variety of ideas to enhance recreational opportunities such as children's
classes, day camps, summer programs, special events, and teen and adult programs such as sports
leagues and classes. First, would you favor or oppose the City of Tigard creating a city Recreation
Division?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 287 71.04% 71.04%
2 OPPOSE 72 17.82% 17.82%
8 DON'T KNOW 40 9.90% 9.90%
9 NO ANSWER 5 1.24% 1.24%
Total 1404 1 100.00% 100.00%
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REC2
A Recreation Division would cost approximately$980 thousand dollars a year. Would you support
an operating levy of 21 cents per thousand dollars of assessed property value to fund the division?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 YES 223 55.20% 77.16%
2 NO 50 12.38% 17.30%
8 DON'T KNOW 14 3.47% 4.84%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50% 0.69%
Missing* 115 128.47%
Total 404 1 100.00% 1 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the previous
question
REC3
There is also a suggestion that Tigard build a community recreation center with an indoor gym,
classrooms, meeting rooms, and multi-purpose rooms. Would you favor or oppose a 20-year, 7.75
million dollar bond measure for a Community Recreation Center? This bond would cost each
property owner 8 cents per$1,000 of assessed value.
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 211 52.23% 52.23%
2 OPPOSE 164 40.59% 40.59%
8 DON'T KNOW 28 6.93% 6.93%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
REC4
Would you tell me the main reason you favor this bond measure?
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RECS
Would you tell me the main reason you oppose this bond measure?
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REC6
If you knew that bond payments would be structured so that new residents who move to Tigard
would assist in the payment of the bond measure would you favor or oppose the 7.75 million dollar
bond measure?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 26 6.44% 15.85%
2 OPPOSE 121 29.95% 73.78%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 0.61%
8 DON'T KNOW 14 3.47% 8.54%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50% 1.22%
Missing* 240 59.41%
Total 1404 100.00% 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the previous question
REC7
If you knew that the community recreation center would provide opportunities for such things as
live theater, children's programs, camps, teen and adult programs, and special events, would you
favor or oppose the 7.75 million dollar bond measure?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 10 2.48% 7.25%
2 OPPOSE 121 29.95% 87.68%
8 DON'T KNOW 5 1.24% 3.62%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50% 1.45%
Missing* 266 65.84%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the previous question
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REC8
In addition to the construction costs, a community recreation center would need an additional $460
thousand dollars a year for operation and maintenance. Would you favor or oppose a property tax
increase of 10 cents per thousand dollars of assessed value in order to operate a new community
recreation center?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 174 43.07% 70.45%
2 OPPOSE 54 13.37% 21.86%
8 DON'T KNOW 18 4.46% 7.29%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25% 0.40%
Missing* 157 38.86%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
*Missing responses result from skipping those who responded unfavorably to the previous question
REC9
Would you tell me the main reason you favor this property tax?
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REC 10
Would you tell me the main reason you oppose this property tax?
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NEWPARK1
Another idea that has been suggested is that the City purchase lands for future parks and athletic
fields. This would require a$5.7 million dollar bond measure and would increase property tax
rates by 6 cents per$1,000 of assessed value. Would you favor or oppose this measure?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 173 42.82% 42.82%
2 OPPOSE 191 47.28% 47.28%
8 DON'T KNOW 39 9.65% 9.65%
9 NO ANSWER I 1 I UP% 10.25%
Total 1404 1 100.00% 1 100.00%
NEWPARK2
Would you tell me the main reason you favor this bond measure?
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NEWPARK3
Would you tell me the main reason you oppose this bond measure?
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WETLAND 1
It has been suggested that the City purchase lands in order to protect wetlands and green space
throughout the city. This would require a$5.7 million dollar bond measure and would increase
property tax rates by 6 cents per$1,000 of assessed value. Would you favor or oppose this
measure?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 FAVOR 194 48.02% 48.02%
2 OPPOSE 169 41.83% 41.83%
8 DON'T KNOW 39 9.65% 9.65%
9 NO ANSWER 12 0.50% 0.50%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
WETLAND2
Would you tell me the main reason you favor this bond measure?
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WETLAND3
Would you tell me the main reason you oppose this bond measure?
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CHOICEI
Of the four ideas that have been suggested, creating a recreation division; constructing a recreation
center, purchasing land for parks, and purchasing land for wetland and green spaces; which if any
of these concepts would you be willing to vote for in a single bond measure?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 RECREATION DIVISION 51 12.62% 12.62%
2 RECREATION CENTER 58 14.36% 14.36%
3 LAND FOR PARKS 47 11.63% 11.63%
4 LAND FOR WETLANDS 61 15.10% 15.10%
& GREEN SPACE
5 MORE THAN ONE 109 26.98% 26.98%
CONCEPT
6 NONE GO TO AGREE 1) 50 12.38% 12.38%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 0.25%
8 DON'T KNOW 25 6.19% 6.19%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50% 10.50%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
CHOICE2
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How much more would you be willing to pay each year in property taxes in order to enhance
recreational opportunities, purchase and develop park land, and preserve green spaces throughout
the city?
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Amount er year
$176.45 Average
$100.00 1 Median
21 Respondents indicated they would not pay anything
154 Respondents indicated they did not know or did not offer a specific number value
AGREEI
Thank you. We are almost done with the survey. I would like to read you five statements some
people have made concerning recreation programs. For each statement please tell me if you agree
or disagree. First, My taxes are already too high and I can not afford any of the recreation ideas
being suggested?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 AGREE 167 41.34% 41.34%
2 DISAGREE 223 55.20% 55.20%
7 REFUSED 2 0.50% 0.50%
8 DON'T KNOW 11 2.72% 2.72%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
AGREE2
I like the idea that the city is considering purchasing park land and protecting natural wetlands and
greenways.
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 AGREE 301 74.50% 74.50%
r 2 DISAGREE 90 22.28% 22.28%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 0.25%
8 DON'T KNOW 9 2.23% 2.23%
9 NO ANSWER 3 0.74% 0.74%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
AGREE3
It is about time the City began providing additional recreation opportunities for residents.
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 AGREE 242 59.90% 59.90%
2 DISAGREE 137 33.91% 33.91%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 0.25%
8 DON'T KNOW 24 5.94% 5.94%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
AGREE4
The city already has plenty of parks and athletic fields.
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 AGREE 157 38.86% 38.86%
2 DISAGREE 201 49.75% 49.75%
8 DON'T KNOW 44 10.89% 10.89%
9 NO ANSWER 2 0.50% 0.50%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
AGREES
I like the city the way it is and feel we do not need additional recreational activities.
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 AGREE 101 25.00% 25.00%
2 DISAGREE 274 67.82% 67.82%
8 DON'T KNOW 27 6.68% 6.68%
9 NO ANSWER 1 2 1 0.50% 0.50%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
CHILD
Thank you, now I would like to end the survey with a few questions about you. First, do you have
any children under age 18 living in your home?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 YES 94 23.27% 23.27%
2 NO 305 75.50% 75.50%
7 REFUSED 4 0.99% 0.99%
8 DON'T KNOW 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
GENDER
Are you male or female?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 MALE 162 40.10% 40.10%
2 FEMALE 239 59.16% 59.16%
7 REFUSED 3 0.74% 0.74%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
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AGE
In what year were you born?
Age Group Count Percent Valid
Percent
18-24 8 1.98% 1.98%
25-34 10 2.48% 2.48%
35-44 41 10.15% 10.15%
45-54 68 16.83% 16.83%
55-64 87 21.53% 21.53%
65+ 170 42.08% 42.08%
Refused 19 4.70% 4.70%
No Answer 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100% 100%
OWN/RENT
Do you own or rent your home?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 OWN 341 84.41% 84.41%
2 RENT 59 14.60% 14.60%
7 REFUSED 3 0.74% 0.74%
8 DON'T KNOW 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
VOTER
Out of the last four elections how many times did you vote?
Value Count Percent Valid%
1 ONE 9 2.23% 2.23%
2 TWO 20 4.95% 4.95%
3 THREE 35 8.66% 8.66%
4 FOUR 335 82.92% 82.92%
5 NONE 3 0.74% 0.74%
7 REFUSED 1 0.25% 0.25%
9 NO ANSWER 1 0.25% 0.25%
Total 404 100.00% 100.00%
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END
That is the end of the survey. On behalf of the City of Tigard, I would like to thank you for your
time. Do you have any additional comments?
*Exact responses available separately.
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