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O .."''�.a" �, -. ., - . _ � :.` : _ .��: -,. , ,„ _ , r GODGanR�ESEARCH a � � P�� R�cr�at�o�r` �� : � . s , : : � �� _ _ , ➢ Use of City parks and recreation has slightly declined from 2001. However, a majority of residents are satisfied with the quality of facilities and programs. ■ 58 percent of households had used a City park, recreation facility, or recreation program within the past year — equal to the level in 2008 (58%), but lower than that observed in 2003 (65%) and 2001 (70%). ■ Three-quarters of residents rated local parks, recreation facilities, and recreation programs as "excellent" (29%) or "good" (46%). Ratings have declined slightly from the peak observed in 2008, but are consistent with 2001 ratings. ■ Notably, ratings of parks and recreation were more positive among the households that had used the facilities in the past 12 months. These results suggest that some residents may not be aware of the current level of service, and are basing their ratings on use several years ago. ■ Residents were between "somewhat" and "very satisfied" with 8 of the 9 park and recreation services and features tested in the survey. In addition, satisfaction with these specific services and features increased from the 2�03 survey. However, a higher proportion of residents were unaware of the quality of these facilities and programs, which could reflect the slight decline in use. ■ Fully 7 in 10 households had attended a Redwood City downtown event in the past year, and 82 percent of residents were "very" (66%) or usomewhat satisfied" (16°/a) with these events. Downtown events are highly effective in bringing the community together, and these events positively contribute to residents' sense of community. Notably, nearly three times as many attendees reported feeling a"very strong" sense of community. Page 9 January 2011