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Edmonds_PROS_Technical_Supplement_Reduced.pdf TECHNICALSUPPLEMENTMEETINGSUMMARIES PARKS,RECREATIONANDOPENSPACE(PROS)PLAN COMMUNITYCULTURALPLAN This technical supplement is a resource for both the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and the Community Cultural Plan for the City of Edmonds. TelephoneSurveyofRegisteredVotersintheCityofEdmonds November20-25, 2013...........................................................................................................1 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)AdvisoryTeam, August 14, 2013....9 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)AdvisoryTeam, September 25, 2013...15 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpaceAdvisoryTeam, November 20, 2013..............21 CommunityCulture(CC)AdvisoryTeam, August 14, 2013..........................................23 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)PlanandCommunityCultural PlanArtsSummit, June 29, 2013.............................................................................................29 CommunityCulture(CC)AdvisoryTeam, September 25, 2013....................................41 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan CommunityFocusGroupsSummary, August 15, 2013..................................................45 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlanCity StaffFocusGroupsSummary, October 17, 2013...............................................................45 Tukwila Parks, Recreation and Open Space Draft Plan PublicInvolvementActivitySummary:InterceptEvents .....................................59 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan CommunityWorkshopsSummary, October 15-16, 2013...............................................79 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan PlanningBoardVisualPreferenceSurveySummary, ............................................111 CommunityQuestionnaireResults .................................................................................117 CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixB .....................................................149 Tukwila Parks, Recreation and Open Space Draft Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)AdvisoryTeam DateAugust14,2013,5:00Α7:00PM PlazaRoom LocationLibrary INTRODUCTION ThePROSAdvisoryTeam(PAT)forthe/źƷǤƚŅ9ķƒƚƓķƭtğƩƉƭͲwĻĭƩĻğƷźƚƓğƓķhƦĻƓ {ƦğĭĻΛtwh{ΜtƌğƓ metonAugust14,2013.Thisgroupconvenedtoadviseonthe updateoftheplan,andtheywillmeetfourtimesthroughouttheupdateprocess.The meetingwasfacilitatedbyLaurenSchmittandRyanMottauofMIG,Inc.,whoprovided anoverviewoftheplanningprocessandledadiscussionofthestrengths,weaknesses, opportunities,andchallengestoconsiderinprovidingparks,recreation,facilities, eventsandprogramsinEdmonds. ThefourphasedPROSplanupdateprocesswillcontinuethroughthefalland winter,withtheplancompletedbytheendofFebruary2014inordertorenew StateandFederalgranteligibilityforthenextsixyears. Pleasevisitthe/źƷǤ͸ƭwebsiteformoreinformationabouttheproject: http://www.edmondswa.gov.Oneimportantoutreachmethodisthe onlinequestionnaire,availablenowat:http://bit.ly/edmondssurvey. KEYTHEMES Keythemesemergedduringthediscussionofstrengths,weaknesses,opportunities, andchallenges. Enhancingthe existingsystem isimportanttorealizingnewrecreationopportunities. Stewardship of9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸environmentshouldbepromotedandexpandedthrough collaborationamongallrecreationprovidersandoutreachtoschoolcommunities,local institutions,andsocialnetworks. Parks,recreationprogramsandcommunityculturearecriticaltothe identity ofthe community. Healthandsafety canbepromotedinEdmondsthroughimprovedaccessibility(ADA, transit,parking),greaterconnectivity(completepaths),andmoreopportunitiesfor physicalactivity(investmentinfacilitiesandprograms). Finally,thegroupexpressedaneedforadequateandconsistent funding ofcurrentand futureprojects. 9 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan MEETINGNOTES Duringthemeeting,theconversationwasrecordedgraphicallyatthefrontoftheroom. Thenotesbelowsummarizethemeetingdiscussionandaphotoreductionofthe wallgraphicisincludedattheendofthesummary. ParksSystem Strengths Beachparks EdmondsMarsh CivicPlayfield Diversityofusers o Amountofuse o YostPark SeniorSoftball Boys&GirlsClub Amountofuseoffacilitiesandprograms DiscoveryProgramΑbeach,forest QuickresponseRe:Accessibleswings SeephotosonEdmondsMOMSpageofaccessibleswing o FrancesAndersonCenter Weaknesses Continuouspathwayneededonwaterfront Completemarshtrailcircuit ParkinginYostPark SeniorsoftballΑfieldsnotthere HainesWharf Publicquestioningcostofproject o Opportunities ͻƩĻğķƒƚƓķƭͼ(walkingprograms) Creatingawareness OSAcquisitiondownstreamofYostPark MoreusepotentialforCivicPlayfield? NewgrowthΑNewparks,facilities Reachouttoschool/communities Communitygarden! MetropolitanParkDistrict(MPD)asadedicatedfundingsource PATMeeting#1Summary 10 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Sizeandscaleofthecommunity Accessibility Seniorcenterandsite Reinvestment Maximizeyouthprogrammingonbeach Regionalperspective Threats/Challenges Lifecyclemobility Accessbytransitcaraccess/parking Civicplayfieldownedbyschooldistrict(othersites,too) AgingcommunityΑresistancetochange Planningfatigue MoneyΑbudgetprocesslooksatparksandrecreationasaplacetocut TunnelvisionķƚƓ͸ƷforgetabouttherestofEdmondsoutsideofdowntownor ͻƷŷĻĬƚǞƌͼ DuplicationriskΑregionalcontext PublicInvolvementIdeas UseEdmondsMomsFBpage/networktoreachyoungfamilies FoodbankclienteleΑgotofoodbanksites Nextsteps Emphasizeownershipofproperty(Cityvs.SchoolDistrict) NEXTSTEPS NextPATmeetingscheduledforSeptember25,2013 ReviewofandPark,Facility,andProgramAnalysis Presentationofpublicengagementfindings DiscussionofthepreliminaryNeedsAnalysis,includingservicegapsand opportunitiestoaddressthoseneeds PATMeeting#1Summary 11 12 13 By: 8/14/13 14 Parks,Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Advisory Team Date September 25, 2013, 5:00 – 6:30 PM Location Library Plaza Room INTRODUCTION The PROS Advisory Team (PAT) for the City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan met on September 25, 2013. This group is convened to advise on the update of the plan, for the second of four meetings throughout the update process. The meeting was facilitated by Lauren Schmitt and Ryan Mottau of MIG, Inc., who provided an update on the findings of the Existing Recreation Resources document and the public involvement to date. The final agenda item was a discussion of the considerations for analyzing the needs in the system. The four-phased PROS plan update process will continue through the fall and winter, to complete the plan by the end of February 2014 in order to renew State and Federal grant eligibility for the next six years. Please visit the City’s website for more information about the project: http://www.edmondswa.gov. KEY THEMES The group discussion focused on the elements of the parks and recreation system and considerations that are important to the needs analysis, which will be the next step in the process. Not all features need to be close to home, but residents should be able to walk to: a place to play, o nature, o an open lawn, o gathering places, and o a basketball court or other small court. o Other features should be included in the system but may be further away or be a unique element. Connections for walking are important, which could include using some streets as extensions of the park system. Barriers such as the railroad tracks and the perception of safety limit use and 15 access. MEETING NOTES During the meeting, the conversation was recorded graphically at the front of the room. The notes below summarize the meeting discussion, and a photo reduction of the wallgraphic is included at the end of the summary. Needs Analysis Features to have close to home Nature – including the ability to get in it, explore it Restroom or port-a-potty Informational signage P-patch (community garden) in high density areas Water fountain Gathering place – bench grouping or seating area Place to sit Place to play Open space/unprogrammed lawn Game tables Basketball court Features to include in the system Continuous walkway along beach Non-motorized boating center Better info about tides/Sound Adding green, including green roofs/walls Full sized athletic fields Year-round aquatic center Wayfinding – Interurban trail example Connections Indoor playground Indoor/covered space (flexible use or a variety of spaces) Improving connections Walking Streets as parks In street/ROW trails Road end connections 16 Access considerations and barriers Maplewood Park entry Coal trains could have a major impact Quality of experience o Access to waterfront o Prioritize a S to N route for walking through Edmonds More info in Craze (tides, water access points) Highways Perception of safety Poorly drained soil/usability of some sites Other comments and considerations Pine Ridge is a missed opportunity Park Board – should the City have one? Input could be addressed through Metropolitan Park District structure Independent Board o City Council as Board o System requires constant tinkering and refreshing What counts in measures? Usable recreation space vs. maintenance workload o calculations Where is planned density? NEXT STEPS th Next PAT meeting is scheduled for November 20 and will include: Presentation of the Needs Assessment Discussion of findings from the community survey Identify recommendations and capital projects 17 18 19 9/25/2013 By: 20 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)AdvisoryTeam DateNovember20,2013,5:00Α6:30PM LocationLibraryPlazaRoom INTRODUCTION ThePROSAdvisoryTeam(PAT)forthe/źƷǤƚŅ9ķƒƚƓķƭtğƩƉƭͲwĻĭƩĻğƷźƚƓğƓķhƦĻƓ{ƦğĭĻ Λtwh{ΜtƌğƓ metonNovember20,2013.Thisgroupisconvenedtoadviseontheupdateofthe plan,forthethirdoffourmeetingsthroughouttheupdateprocess.Themeetingwasfacilitated byRyanMottauofMIG,Inc.,whoprovidedanupdateontheprocessandwalkedthrougha preliminarydraftofthePROSsystemconcept,goals,objectivesandrecommendationsforPAT feedbackaheadofapublicdraft. ThefourphasedPROSplanupdateprocesswillcontinuethroughthefallandwinter,to completetheplanbytheendofFebruary2014inordertorenewStateandFederalgrant eligibilityforthenextsixyears. Pleasevisitthe/źƷǤ͸ƭwebsiteformoreinformationabouttheproject: http://www.edmondswa.gov. MEETINGNOTES Thenotesbelowsummarizethemeetingdiscussion,whichfocusedonthereviewpackageprovidedtoPAT members. PROSConcept WheredoesAquaticsfitinthisconcept? BallengerPlayfieldshouldbenotedasanOtherPark CollegePlacealsoprovidesparklikeaccessforsome GoodHopePondshouldbeͻ!ĭƷźǝğƷĻͼorͻ9ǣƦğƓķͼorboth WheredoestheSeniorCenterFit? AddSR104toͻLķĻƓƷźƷǤͼ 21 GoalAreas IncludeSeniorCenterinlistofpartners Otherconnectionideas:suchasSwedishHospitalHealthTrail,loopofdowntown Visualconnectionsandsignagecanbecritical Addorexpandonmakingthesystemmoreculturallyrelevantandaddresssocialequity Createabicyclefriendlyenvironment Potentiallyupdatethewayfindingplan Shorelinetrailshouldemphasizethecrossingattheferrydock ReestablishthepastcollaborationwithLynnwoodonprogrammingandadvertising(CRAZE) IncludeboardwalkinreferencestotheEdmondsMarsh ExploreaccessfromPointEdwardstotheEdmondsMarsh IsthereopennesstousingresidentialdevelopmentasawaytofundCivicPlayfielddevelopment? NEXTSTEPS nd PublicreviewdraftwillbepublishedonDecember2. CommentsfromthePATarewelcomebeforeorafterthatdate AfullrevisionincorporatingPlanningBoard,CityCouncilandfurtherpublicreviewwillbecompletedbefore thisplanisfinalized(duringJanuaryandFebruary) IfPATmembershavecommentstoincludebeforethepublicdrafttheymustbesenttoCarrieHitebythe th endofdayNovember25.Anelectroniccopyofthereviewpackageisattachedwiththissummary. 22 CommunityCulture(CC)AdvisoryTeam DateAugust14,2013,6:30Α8:30PM LocationLibraryPlazaRoom INTRODUCTION TheCCAdvisoryTeam(CCAT),agroupofpeopleservingasadvisorsfortheupdateof ŷĻ/źƷǤƚŅ9ķƒƚƓķƭ/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ/ǒƌƷǒƩĻtƌğƓ metforthefirsttimeonAugust14,2013 todiscussstrengths,weaknesses,opportunities,andchallengeswithartsandculturein Edmonds.ThemeetingwasfacilitatedbyLaurenSchmittandRyanMottauofMIG,Inc., whoprovidedanoverviewoftheplanningprocessandledagroupdiscussiononassets andissues. Thisgroupwillmeetthroughouttheplanupdateprocess,coordinatingwiththePROS AdvisoryTeam(PAT)servinginasimilarrolefortheupdateofthe tğƩƉƭͲwĻĭƩĻğƷźƚƓğƓķ hƦĻƓ{ƦğĭĻtƌğƓ.Afourphasedupdateprocessisbeingusedforbothplans,andboth updateswillbeadoptedbytheendofFebruary2014,inresponsetoadeadlineto renewStateandFederalgranteligibilityforthenextsixyears. Pleasevisitthe/źƷǤ͸ƭwebsiteformoreinformationabouttheproject: http://www.edmondswa.gov.Oneimportantoutreachmethodistheonline questionnaire,availablenowat:http://bit.ly/edmondssurvey. KEYTHEMES Keythemesemergedduringthediscussionofstrengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and challenges. CCATmembersagreethatthe identity and economy ofEdmondsiscloselytiedto arts,parksandopenspaces.Residentsandvisitorsvalueaccessandviewstothe ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ͸ƭnaturalsurroundingsandthefun,uniqueopportunitiesprovidedby theartsandculturescene.Thereisopportunitytohighlighttheculturalandnatural historyofEdmondsintheParksSystem. Participation incommunitycultureshouldbepromotedandexpandedthrougha workingpartnershipbetweenArtsandParksandcollaborativeopportunities providedbyvolunteersandlocalorganizations.Severalavenuesof communicationshouldbeusedtokeeppeopleinformedandengaged(kiosk, web,etc). Theadvisoryteamvaluesandpromotes diversity inmanyformsΑe.g.of culturalandrecreationalofferings,artisttypes,programusers,andƩĻƭźķĻƓƷƭ͸ 23 CityofEdmondsCommunityCulturalPlan culture/ethnicity.Spacesforart isimportantandcolocatingavarietyofartsand culturalprogramscouldlowercostsandbuildcommunity. Transportationinfrastructure representsbothachallenge(railroadandferry especially)andanopportunityforthecommunity.Thereisastrongconnection betweenwalkabilityandtheaestheticsofthestreetscape Finally,thegroupexpressedaneedforadequateandconsistent funding of currentandfutureprojects.Itiscriticaltoshowhowtheartsmakefinancial contributionstothecommunity. MEETINGNOTES Duringthemeetingtheconversationwasrecordedgraphicallyatthefrontoftheroom. Aphotoreductionofthesenotesisincludedattheendofthesummary. SupplementalnotesweretakenbyCitystaff.Thenotesbelowsummarizethe discussionatthemeeting,drawingfromboththephotoreductionandstaffnotes. ArtsandCulture {ƷƩĻƓŭƷŷƭ Unique Diversityofworkingartists Citycommitment/leadership Strongestablishedartsorganizations(e.g.performingartscompanies) Funplace! Multipleactivitiesinallareasofarts o Greatpartnershipsandcollaborationsinthearts o Internationalrelationship(sistercity)ͻĭƚƒƒźƷƷĻķͼ Varietyanddepthofartisticcommunity,sometimeshidden Qualityofvolunteers ArtsCommission Naturalenvironment Historic,famousartistslivedinEdmonds Walkable,smalltown Civicfield ĻğƉƓĻƭƭĻƭ Nolargepatroncorporationasbusinesssponsor Reachingthefringesofcityexpandartsprogramsoutofcenterofcity Pedestriancrossingandaccesstowaterfront Cultural/ethnicdiversitycouldbehighlightedmore CCATMeeting#1Summary 24 CityofEdmondsCommunityCulturalPlan hƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷźĻƭ Moreparticipatoryartsevents/breakdownbarrierbetweenspectatorandcreator SupportingkineticartsΑallowspectatorstoparticipate o BroadenArtsCommissionΑincludemoreliteraryartsrepresented Bemorechallenging/exploratory EdmondsMarshhistoryanduniquehabitat CityasaCenterforthearts(plural), Colocatingavarietyofarts o Multipleusesofspacesforarts o LongtermworkonexpandedspacesattheECA,morethanperforming o arts Livecommunityartscalendar(displayedonamonitororkioskinthe o lobbyofECA) Growingparticipationthroughcollaborativeefforts Findingcommonneeds o Strategicalliancese.g.causerelatedmarketing ͻbĻǒƷƩğƌźǩźƓŭtheĻƓĻƒǤͼ o Lookatspacesthatmightbeutilizedforarts CivicField(Getmoreoutofcivicfield) Artistic o Fundwithresidentialdevelopmentonaportionofthesite o Createalivingroom o Markets o Aͻ/ĻƓƷƩğƌtğƩƉͼforEdmonds o HainesWharf(thewharfnotthepark) Catalyzeprojectsusingtherightofway(streets) Pedestrianspaces,alleys(e.g.Langley)etc. Implement4thAve.CulturalCorridorΑstartsmall,keepinterestğƌźǝĻΉͼĭğƓof paintƭƷƩğƷĻŭǤͼ Pedestriancrossingsoftherailroad,accesstowaterfrontandart Whatcanwedonow? ͻCĻƭƷźǝğƌoftheǞĻĻƉͼbetteradvertisingofwhatwehave RecyclingΑfreethingsforart Sculptureloanprogram,outdoorgallery InvolveNativeAmericanartwork,researchhistoric/contemporaryconnections (e.g.atthewaterfront) CCATMeeting#1Summary 25 CityofEdmondsCommunityCulturalPlan Potential(andcurrent)Partners SwedishHospital o PortofEdmonds:redevelopmentofHarborSquare o Library o SchoolDistrict o EdmondsCommunityCollege o ŷƩĻğƷƭΉ/ŷğƌƌĻƓŭĻƭ Orgsandartistsintheshadowsofothers Funding Settingupus&usratherthanusvs.themArts&Parks Transportation/parkinginrelationtoregionΑRR,ferry,shuttle Prioritizing Protectviews Createspaceforyoungerartists Howtospendlessmoney NEXTSTEPS MeetingscheduledforSeptember25,2013 ReviewtheEnvironmentalScandocument BegindevelopmentofthePlanningFramework CCATMeeting#1Summary 26 27 By: 8/14/13 28 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)Planand CommunityCulturalPlanArtsSummit DateJune29,2013 LocationEdmondsCenterfortheArts INTRODUCTION TheArtsSummitprovidedauniqueopportunitytodiscussthefutureofartsin Edmonds,throughinformativepresentationsandinteractivediscussionsamong differentorganizationsandinterests. Part1:ŷğƷ͸ƭWorkingandŷğƷ͸ƭMissing TheeventbeganwithagreetingfromMayorEarlingandapresentationonartsin Edmonds.Followingtheintroduction,RandyCohen,VPResearchandPolicyat AmericansfortheArts,providedapresentationonhowartsaretiedtobusinessin Edmonds.Duringthistime,participantsprovidedfeedback,respondingtothe stoartsinEdmonds. questions,ͻǞŷğƷ͸ƭǞƚƩƉźƓŭͼandͻǞŷğƷ͸ƭƒźƭƭźƓŭͲͼinregard Participantsthenbrokeintosmallgroupstoshareinformationarounddifferent themesrelatedtoarts,includingpanelsonfunding,PRmedia,collaborations,video andsocialmediapromotionandothertopics. Part2:ShapingtheFuture Duringthesecondhalfoftheevent,participantsbrokeintofacilitatedsessions coveringsomeoftheopportunities,issuesandchallengescoveredduringthe morningsessionandaddressedquestionswhichincluded: 1.ProgramsΑWhatare9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸strengths,whatcouldbeleveraged? 2.PeopleΑWhodoweneed,howdoweengagethem? 3.PlacesandSpacesΑHowcanwecreatemoreeffectiveplatformsforvisual, performing&literaryarts? Results Thefollowingsummariesprovideoutcomesofthefacilitateddiscussions.Theseareorganized bybusiness,communityandeducationfocusareas.Includedinthesummaryisalistof commentsprovidedfromparticipantsfrominteractivepostersusedduringtheevent. 29 FocusArea:___________Business____________________________________ AssetsIssues bƚƷĻƷŷĻğƭƭĻƷƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓbƚƷĻƷŷĻźƭƭǒĻƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ /źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋğƭƭĻƷƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵/źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋźƭƭǒĻƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵ RangeEntrancefeetofestivals FriendlyArtmuseum/multipurposefacility ManyvolunteersOnesinglethingthatEdmondspromotesΑ Groupswillingtosharedestinationpromotion,branding YouthinterestRegionalcollaboration Collaborativecommunicationforartists citywide,countywidestatewide Cooperativeads Organizationstosupportarts,administrative, financial,operational Oneplacetogetinformationonallarts activities Considerationofbartering Sharingtoincreasepresence Artsclearinghouse Website,who,whatwhen,where Freefacilityforartsorganizations SupportdedicatedpublicmoneytotheFrances AndersonCenter Conduittotheyoungergeneration Communication DiversityΑethnicity,regionality,generation Opportunitiesforperformingartists Top notmarked Top Onethingknownfor,branding Oneplaceforinformationonallarts Freefacilityforartsorganizations Diversity 30 Programs ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ Professionaldevelopmentclassesforartists,buildingstrong ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ entrepreneurs IncludeallofEdmonds,notjustthebowl Businessescollaboratingwitharts,newpracticesforbusinesses Studyofconsequencesofallthis Bringartstotheschools Edmondsasaninternationalartsdestination Consistentlyscheduledfestivals Strategicallyplannedthemestobringbuyers,ratherthanFestivalgoers SupportArts&CultureCommittee(Chamber?) PlacesandSpaces ECAand/orgymasafacilityforartsorganizationsΑbetterutilizewhat ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ wehavealready CivitFieldasacentralartscenter Locationforartiststoworkwithkids,makeartaccessibilitytoyounger generation Transportation,parking,transit GatewayartsandsignageΑrepresentationoftheartsatfirstglance ClosedownMainStreetandmakeaparkforfamilyuseandevents PedestrianfocusΑevenconnecttrailsatYostParktobeach Artfulconceptsinsignage People ŷƚķƚǞĻƓĻĻķğƓķ Volunteerclearinghouse ŷƚǞĭğƓǞĻĻƓŭğŭĻ Changestobringinyounger ƷŷĻƒͪ Strategicdemographicmarketingresearch Educators Youngergenerations Businessowners Varietyofethnicities TopThreePriorities PhysicalspacesΑidentify,fullyutilize,andexpand {ƦĻƓķƷŷĻƌğƭƷŅĻǞ Strategicstrongbonding ƒźƓǒƷĻƭźķĻƓƷźŅǤźƓŭ Transportationcustomerfriendly ƷŷĻƷƚƦƷŷƩĻĻƦƩźƚƩźƷźĻƭ Integrateartsandbusiness ŅƚƩǤƚǒƩğƩĻğͲŅƩƚƒƷŷĻ źķĻğƭķźƭĭǒƭƭĻķ͵ 31 Focus Area:___Community________________________________________________ AssetsIssues bƚƷĻƷŷĻğƭƭĻƷƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓbƚƷĻƷŷĻźƭƭǒĻƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ /źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋğƭƭĻƷƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵/źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋźƭƭǒĻƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵ Market(people)inEdmonds(buyers)Librarywantsfreemeetingspace LibrarysupportslotsofprogramsHardtoknowwhoneedsspace,information ArtWorksbuildingspacesharingreneedsandresourcesisanissue ArtSpothasfreespacetooEmptystorefronts,Temporaryuseofspace? Thingsthatattractpeople:Readerboard,bulletinboardsΑ RickSteves,FarmersMarket,ArtsFestivalcommunicationvehicles FerryterminalbringspeopleOutreachoutsideofEdmonds,KingCo,need Cityutilitymailingforinfobroaderaudience FreelocalpaperBeaconΑhowtotapintoParkingissue,angledvs.parallel Railroad,ferry,kiosktocommunicateHiddenTreasurefromI5Αhidden,needways Convenienceoflocalart,ķƚƓ͸ƷhavetodrivetogetpeopletoturndowntoEdmonds toSeattleYoungerparticipantstobevolunteers PotentialfornationaleventssuchasworldShuttle,trolleytohikeuphill golftournamentwhichbringslotsofpeople?Trains,negative,safetyandnoise Hwy99haslotsofactivityOvertappingofvolunteers,vitality?Capacity? ManyvolunteersinEdmondsNeedtobuildintergenerational LocationBetweenSeattleandBoeing,butItshardtosellthearts,havetoreconcile needtogetpeopleoffI5,99volunteerservicesideoftheartswithpractical Marinaconcernsofresourcesandcost EdComCollege Beach NaturalBeauty DogPark Jazzfestivalforkids Beautyattractsbeauty,gravitatetowards arts Chamberhaslotsofserviceorganizations Top: Top:Communicationcoordination Uniquenessofplace,naturalresources,Artstoarts ferryCitytocitizens Specialnessofhistory,peopleandArtstocity communicationsArtstocitizens Parkingconstraints Traintrack Spaceallotment 32 Programs ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ Intergenerationalprogramsinmultipledisciplines,yearround ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ opportunitiesforyouthinvolvement Venueforteenstoplaymusic Placeforexternaldisplayofvisualarts TeenartyearroundnotjustEAFestival Annualconveningofartisticcommunity CombinewithSisterCity? ArtistinResidenceprograminconnectionwithlocalbusinesses Artslistingsinmunicipalmailings Communitybulletinboard/kiosk@railroad,@ferryterminaletc. Coordinatevolunteers,fundacoordinator Chamberwelcomesservicetoartiststhroughmarketingnetworks PlacesandSpaces AuthenticityΑcanEdmondsbeaplacetodevelopartists. ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ Bettercommunicationaboutspacesavailable 524Mainforrentasspace,historichome Needforrehearsalspacewhichallowssoundwithoutdisturbing neighbors TemporaryspacesΑuseemptystores Artworknotutilizedtocapacity ArtsbargeΑperforming? EdmondsCommunityCollege People ŷƚķƚǞĻƓĻĻķğƓķ Volunteercoordinator,Citystaffrole,orlookintovolunteers.org ŷƚǞĭğƓǞĻĻƓŭğŭĻ VolunteersforArtsFest,Port,merchants,attractyoungervolunteers ƷŷĻƒͪ Continuetofundfulltimeartscoordinator CoordinatewithschoolsinESD Provideleadershipladdersoyoungpeoplecanlearnhowtotransition fromvolunteerstoleaders Involveyoungfamilies Involvedifferentethniccommunities Synergybetweenvolunteersandartistswhoneedtomake$,needto connectagendas Localandregionalmediaoutlets TopThreePriorities CommunicationsClearingHouse {ƦĻƓķƷŷĻƌğƭƷŅĻǞ VolunteerDevelopment ƒźƓǒƷĻƭźķĻƓƷźŅǤźƓŭ Youth/teenEngagement ƷŷĻƷƚƦƷŷƩĻĻƦƩźƚƩźƷźĻƭ Marketing ŅƚƩǤƚǒƩğƩĻğͲŅƩƚƒƷŷĻ Utilizationofspace,coordinate źķĻğƭķźƭĭǒƭƭĻķ͵ 33 FocusArea:____________Education___________________________________ AssetsIssues bƚƷĻƷŷĻğƭƭĻƷƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓbƚƷĻƷŷĻźƭƭǒĻƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ /źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋğƭƭĻƷƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵/źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋźƭƭǒĻƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵ ScholarshipsCollaboration Grantstoschools(EAFF)WebsiteΑneedcentralresource WOTSBlackBox EPICMeetingPlaceforgroupslikeEPIC ArtistsConnectConnectionwithyouthincommunity ArtWorkswithspaceforartiststoworkVisualproblems:placetoconnect BestBookPosterContestMorecommunicationwithSchoolDistrict ArtistsinActionatthePortStudiospace ThirdThursdayArtWalksDesign EdmondsArtsFestival MatineeprogramsΑECA JazzConnection(HSstudents) Top: Top:Needcentralresource youth EdmondsArtsFestivalNeedConnectionwith Needcollaborations WriteontheSound ArtistsConnect 34 Programs ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ ProgramslikeattheShack ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ LaConnerMuseum,kidfriendly IntegrationΑcollectinformation,website,findaspace Edmondsbecomingacenterforarts Directoryofallartistsincludingcalendar Socialmedia NextlevelΑfindmoneyandapersontoleadtheeffort,pickaproject anddoit PlacesandSpaces ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ ArtSpaceVenue ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ ArtWorks ConncettoEdCC,BlaxkBox ExpandedArtsrelatedofferings FindmodelfromanotherCity,Tacoma? Linkstoothers Literaryartsincluded Needleader:whowouldbethemanager AnnualSummitforArts KeepSummitattendeesinformed People ŷƚķƚǞĻƓĻĻķğƓķ EdmondsSchoolDistrictandstudents ŷƚǞĭğƓǞĻĻƓŭğŭĻ Disability ƷŷĻƒͪ Otherregionalartsorgnizations Tourismpromoters Stateelectedreps,localetc. Bloggers Patrons,peoplewhouseandareinterestedinart TopThreePriorities Websiteetc {ƦĻƓķƷŷĻƌğƭƷŅĻǞ Venue(alltypesofarts) ƒźƓǒƷĻƭźķĻƓƷźŅǤźƓŭ LeaderΑhumanvoice ƷŷĻƷƚƦƷŷƩĻĻƦƩźƚƩźƷźĻƭ ŅƚƩǤƚǒƩğƩĻğͲŅƩƚƒƷŷĻ źķĻğƭķźƭĭǒƭƭĻķ͵ 35 IDEASBOARDS Summermusicfestival Accessible,affordablecenterforpeopleandarts Needyoungfreshartandartists Needoldfreshartists MakeEdmondsvibrantforyouthandart,forgetaboutreasonswhythisźƭƓ͸Ʒhappening Youngerartistsandnewideas CloseMainStandcreateanArtPark Morepublicartandplacestositandviewit Needshowcasetosupportvisualartistsintown Invitediversity Adayofartforfamiliestoplayandlearntogether EdmondsDesignInstitute,designpaysbetterthanart,mentionedbykeynote,bridgetweenart& technologyisdesign Bepartofthe3/50projectforsmalltownbrickandmorters LikeEdmondsbusinessesonFacebook ArtRecyclingCenterΑfreeresourcesfortradebetweenartist,buildscommunity,ķƚĻƭƓ͸Ʒrequiremore funding HolidayskatingonfieldatFrancesAnderson Comprehensivecalendarofevents Onevisiblespaceforlistingupcomingeventskiosk Comprehensivedirectoryofartists,venues,andorganizations StoneCarvingGallery Springflowersfestival Arts&Musicfestivalforlocalsonly EdmondsScarecrowFestival,Oct131,communitywideevent 36 MusicFestivalΑMaritime,Celtic,Pirates,TallShips IncludeshellartintheArtsFestival MakeEdmondsaFineArtsdestinationnotbusinessdestination MoreDinner&Showopportunities ComboSeasonTicketΑbuyoneseasonforfiveshowsatdifferentvenueseg.CSO,ECAevent, Driftwood,OBT,Phoenix FreetrolleyshuttleupanddownMain SubscriptionstoArtNews,ArtinAmerica,ArtForum GettheArtsFestivalandEdmondslistedinArtNewsandArtinAmerica MusicWalk,forlivemusic Becomeinternationallyknownartscommunitydestination Morebalanceneededbetweenmusicandvisualart,havetoomuchmusic Therecanneverbeenoughmusicsoletscollaborateonfairdistributionofallarts,leavenooneout Businessownerrentlocalartisansworktodecorate Freeadvertisingsupportedwifithroughoutdowntown AplaceforawritersƭͼƭğƌƚƓ͸(ArtSpotwouldbehappytohostyou) Buildingthathasartstudiosfrorent,galleryandworkshopsNWArtistsArtAwakening Affordableratestolocalsmallperformersforrehearsalandcollaborationspace@ECA Galleriesusedasreceptionorpartyvenues(ColeGallerydoesthis) PullallofourdiverseartsgroupstogetherinacoordinatedwaytoattractvisitorsfromVancouverto Portland CreateatraintravelpackagetoEdmonds2timesayeartoincludeartexhibits,etc.Makethetrain stationaͻŅźƭŷźƓŭƌǒƩĻͼ͵ Mobile,friendlywebpagesforactivities Artistsworklofts Useemptybuildings Affordableartiststudios 37 FocusArea:___Making&Presenting_____________________________________ AssetsIssues bƚƷĻƷŷĻğƭƭĻƷƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓbƚƷĻƷŷĻźƭƭǒĻƭŅƩƚƒƷŷĻķźƭĭǒƭƭźƚƓ /źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋğƭƭĻƷƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵/źƩĭƌĻƷŷĻƷƚƦЋźƭƭǒĻƭŅƚƩǤƚǒƩŅƚĭǒƭğƩĻğ͵ AmazingArtsCommission ArtWorks?expandingWOTS AmazingArtsFestivalZoningpermitsfornewbuildings Amazingnumberofartists,wonderfulassetsNotenoughvenues forvolunteersandideasSpacesforartiststoaffordtoshowtheirwork Morethanoneperformingartsfacility(3)Nofreepublicspaceforperforming Excellentmusicprogram@highschoolsNostudioareas WriteontheSoundbringspeoplefromfar awayQuality,notenoughcompetitivejuriedshows, ECAspaceķƚƓ͸Ʒwanttojusthaveartgiftshops FrancesAndersonCenter ArtistsConnectSpaceΑneedfacilitylikeNorthwindArts MayorEarlingsvisionCenterinPortTownsend.Αvisualandliterary Concentrationofartsartsevents,galleryexhibitsetc.nonprofit Top(?Notclearlycircledbutseemstobethe Top:theme) ECAspace Space,facility,studiospace MayorVision 38 Programs ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ Organizegroupofartiststocreateonemonthpopupgalleries ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ Classesinemptyspaces,egFrancesAndersonCenter,bringnationally recognizedartists Centralcommunitydatabaseforarts,opportunities,connections, contacts Travelpackaging(artists)collaboration PlacesandSpaces ŷğƷķƚĻƭƷŷĻŅǒƷǒƩĻ Emptystorefrontsasstudiospace ƌƚƚƉƌźƉĻͪ TurnECAextraspaceintostudiospace, CreatesomethingliketheShack CreatepermanentartMuseumorgroupofbusinesses Addmorepublicarttowalkways Studiolive/workspacewherepeoplecanseeartistsinaction Digitalkioskwithinfoondailyeventsforvisitors People ŷƚķƚǞĻƓĻĻķğƓķ ArtdesigninstituteinEdmondstoattractyouthtocommunity ŷƚǞĭğƓǞĻĻƓŭğŭĻ Improvecommunicationsystem ƷŷĻƒͪ Improveyouthinvolvement Buildfinancialsupport Communityliaisontofacilitate Livingcommunityofartists TopThreePriorities Needsomethingtomakeadrawforyouthtostayengagedinthe {ƦĻƓķƷŷĻƌğƭƷŅĻǞ community ƒźƓǒƷĻƭźķĻƓƷźŅǤźƓŭ Publicfundingforthearts ƷŷĻƷƚƦƷŷƩĻĻƦƩźƚƩźƷźĻƭ Improvedcommunicationsystem ŅƚƩǤƚǒƩğƩĻğͲŅƩƚƒƷŷĻ Improvedvisibilityofart źķĻğƭķźƭĭǒƭƭĻķ͵ Artistendowment,buildfinancialsupport 39 40 CommunityCulture(CC)AdvisoryTeam DateSeptember25,20136:45Α8:15PM LocationLibraryPlazaRoom INTRODUCTION TheCCAdvisoryTeam(CCAT),agroupofpeopleservingasadvisorsfortheupdateofthe /źƷǤƚŅ9ķƒƚƓķƭ/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ/ǒƌƷǒƩğƌtƌğƓ,metforthesecondtimeonSeptember25,2013. ThemeetingwasfacilitatedbyLaurenSchmittandRyanMottauofMIG,Inc.,who providedanupdateontheplanningprocess,highlightedkeyfindingsfromtheCommunity CulturalPlanEnvironmentalScan,andledagroupdiscussiononthevision,goalsand objectivesfortheupdate. Thefourphasedupdateprocesswillcontinuethroughthefallandwinter,inparallelwith theParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanupdate.Bothupdateswillbeadoptedbythe endofFebruary2014,inresponsetoadeadlinetorenewStateandFederalgrant eligibilityforthenextsixyears. Pleasevisitthe/źƷǤ͸ƭwebsiteformoreinformationabouttheproject: http://www.edmondswa.gov. MEETINGNOTES Duringthemeeting,theconversationwasrecordedgraphicallyatthefrontoftheroom andinnotesonthehandoutsummarizingthevisionandgoalsframeworkfromthe2008 CommunityCulturePlan.Thefocusofthegroupdiscussionwasonthevision,goalsand potentialperformancemeasures.Thenotesbelowsummarizethemeetingdiscussion.A photoreductionofthewallgraphicisincludedattheendofthesummary. Vision ThisshoulddefinewhereEdmondswantstobe,andbefuturelooking. ͻĻareanartsĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤͼΑEdmondsalreadyisanartscommunity,andthe visionshouldreflectthat. TheͻĬźŭƦźĭƷǒƩĻͼobjectivesfromthe2008planshouldbereflectedinthevision. Theconceptsofcommunityparticipationandvisitordestinationshouldbe included. Thevisionshouldpromoteeconomicbenefit. ThevisionshouldbeanͻĻƌĻǝğƷƚƩƭƦĻĻĭŷͼandbesimple,yetinspiring. Emphasizesuccess. SummaryofCCAT#2 41 43 #2 9/25/2013 .Ǥʹ CCAT of Summary 44 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)Planand CommunityCulturalPlanFocusGroupsSummary DateAugust15,2013 LocationLibraryPlazaRoom INTRODUCTION TheCityofEdmonds tğƩƉƭͲwĻĭƩĻğƷźƚƓğƓķhƦĻƓ{ƦğĭĻtƌğƓ and/ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ/ǒƌƷǒƩğƌ tƌğƓ guidetheDepartmentofParks,RecreationandCulturalServicesintheirmissionto provideparks,openspace,recreationprograms,andculturalservicesfortheenjoyment ofEdmondsresidentsandvisitors.The2013updatetotheseplanswillbuildonthe strategiesandsuccessesoftheoriginalplansandpastupdates. OVERVIEWOFTHEFOCUSGROUPS ThreedropinfocusgroupswereconductedonAugust15,2013intheLibraryPlaza Room.Eachfocusgroupwasstructuredtoincludeintroductions;abriefdescriptionof theoverallPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlanupdateprocess;afacilitatedgroup discussiontoconsiderfavoredparksandprograms,challenges,opportunities,potential partnerships,andwaystoincreaseparticipationintheParksSystem;anaroundthe tableopportunityforparticipantstoprovidefinalthoughts;andabriefoverviewofthe nextstepsintheplanningprocess. ThesemeetingsarepartofthefirstoffourphasesofthePROSplanupdateprocess, whichwillcontinuewithadditionalpublicoutreachandanalysisintoSeptember.The willbecompletedbytheendofFebruary2014inordertorenewStateandFederal plan granteligibilityforthenextsixyearsforparks,recreation,andboatingcapitalprojects. Oneimportantoutreachmethodistheonlinequestionnaire,availablenowat: http://bit.ly/edmondssurvey Pleasevisitthe/źƷǤ͸ƭwebsiteformoreinformationabouttheproject: http://www.edmondswa.gov KEYTHEMES Thefollowingcommonthemesemergedduringthefacilitateddiscussions. Focusgroupmembersvaluea variety ofparkspaceandrecreationopportunities, fromͻķĻǝĻƌƚƦĻķͼtoͻǞźƌķͼspacesandfromindividual,unstructuredactivities (birding,dogwalking,mushroompicking)tocommunitygatherings(classiccar show,movienights,concerts). 45 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Stewardship iskeytothepreservationandenrichmentof9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸naturaland culturalassets,whichincludecleanairandwater,forestsandwetlands,parks, schoolsanddowntown.Moreenvironmentaleducationwouldsupportthisvalue. Volunteerscouldberecruitedanddeployedmoreeffectivelywithimproved communicationnetworks. Youth and seniors areunderutilizedasvolunteersandcreativeassets,and wouldbenefitfromimprovedfacilitiesandprograms. Expandingandmultiplying partnerships willincreasetheĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ͸ƭ capacitytoprovidespaces,programsandservices. Population growth,newdevelopment(includingrailroadandferry infrastructure),andincreaseindensitycreatechallengesanduncertainty,aswell aspotentialopportunitiesforthefutureoftheParksSystem. FocusgroupmembersidentifiedthattheParksSystemisinneedof dedicated,predictable funding. MEETINGNOTES Duringthemeetings,thediscussionwasrecordedgraphicallyatthefrontoftheroom. Thenotesbelowaggregatethediscussionsfromallthreefocusgroups.Onesheetof paperwasusedforthefirsttwofocusgroups,andasecondsheetforthethird.Photo reductionsofthesesheetsareprovidedattheendofthesummary. Favorites Waterfrontwalkandsculpture Birding Ambience Air! Murals Yostpark Theforest o Nolawn! o Walkability Dogpark Westgateelementaryismostused(closesttohome) Waterfront/sculptures Edmondshasadowntown!DifferentfromothernearbyĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷźĻƭͶ Kidfriendlytown ThevarietyofparkspaceinEdmonds Fishhatcheryanddemogarden MarshΑenvironmentalquality,volunteers,communityfocus HickmanΑvariety,qualityofdevelopment FocusGroupSummary 46 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Plantpalette(thechangeispositive) Flowers Beach CityparkandmixofķĻǝĻƌƚƦĻķΉͻǞźƌķͼ Artswalk Movienights Concerts Yostpool/park Civicpark Summer! Haineswharfpark Athleticfields Playgrounds MaplewoodparkΑmushroompicking! Classiccarshow Issues/Challenges Gettingthemostoutofexistingsystem Funding($$$) Providingparksindevelopedcontext Topography Railroad,ferryeffectondowntown Railroadandplanneddoubletracking Physicalbarrier o Noiseimpacts o Landsliderisk o Wetlandsregulationsandpermitsmaketrailsverycostly Conditionofsportsfields(inregion) Practiceandgamefields Climatechange HarnessskillsofretireesΑnothappeningnow HarborsquareredevelopmentandRRissuesmaydrawoffenergy LynnwoodandMLTpoolsgetverycrowdedinwinterseason Parkdev.inmidwaterfrontΑundefinedfutureparkincompplan Providingrestroomsdowntown Increasingdensity Miniparks 4thAve.corridorstatusΑculturalheritagetoursignscomingoutsoon FocusGroupSummary 47 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Indoorhangoutspace(e.g.3rdplaceinlakeforestpark) Moveferrydockw/overtrackloadingΑstalledduetofunding Populationgrowth Communicationgap Lossofgreenspacew/increaseddensity Needforunifiedvoice Opportunities Engagedcitizens Capitalizeonhumanresource/volunteerism Accessing o Training o Harnessretireeskills Creatingcivicfocusedandengagedyouth Expand/publicizeadoptaparkprogram Harborsquareisagatheringplace InteractionandflexibilityΑlessagegroupsegregation Onlinenetworkexpansion CreateacentralinfohubΑmakemorevisibleatvisitorscenter TechnologymeetupsinEdmondsΑharnessingonlinenetworksanduseofsmart phones Betterawarenessofevents/activities EdmondsCenterfortheArts EdmondsSchoolDistrictpartnerships Civicfieldshouldbeundercitycontrol o Seniorcentermodel 75%selfsupporting o Bastyrclinic o Cityprovidedbuilding o Diversefunding o EconomicDevelopmentandEdmondsCommunityCollege EdmondspromotioneffortΑvisitWAwebsite o EdmondsCommunityCollegeisalargelyuntappedresource Servicelearning Needstobeforcreditorpartofcurriculum o Expandenvironmentaleducationprogram Educateaboutlocalenvironment(e.g.BirdFest) FocusGroupSummary 48 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Userfeesanddiversefundingstreams BringinotherƦĻƚƦƌĻ͸ƭ$$$ Dedicated,predictablefunding Getbig$$inlittlepiecesΑthekickstartermodel ExpansionopportunityΑChevron/WSDOTlandnearfishhatchery Foodforests Muralbyteens Esperanceparks Connectcoastandmarsh Foraging/trackers Bigfullcourtforbasketball RedoYosttenniscourts Fitness/chinupbarsΑmore WayfindingΑdirectionalsignstonearbyparks Signageinparksaboutotherparks Protectionofgreenspaces AlatenighthangoutΑlaterparkhoursforyouth,aplaceforthis PugetSoundrecreation Equipmentrental o Nonmotorizedboatlaunch o Moreintegrationofartists ExploreWoodwaysiteforapool Edmondsasadestination!Newfocus/brandforvisitors SunsetAve.enhancement PutpositiveenergybehindRRandferry(createsanopportunitytoo)Α multimodalhub Morebusinessesnearferry,drawpeople Ferrydockmovewouldopenupmidwaterfront MorefocusonHwy99area Parksandeconomicdevelopment Healthandwellness Shift$$fromrepavingto4thAve.corridor EmergingandGrowingActivities Soccer Rugby Lacrosse Ultimate FocusGroupSummary 49 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Discgolf,Bocheballandothergames DogparkΑthisbecomesadefaultparkuse Pickleball? Fencing(happensnearMasonic) Standuppaddleboards Partners PortofEdmonds EdmondsComm.College Connectiontoyouth o Sourceofvolunteers o SeniorcenterisanexampleofhowtheCitycanworkwithanonprofitgroupto expandopportunities Hospitalityindustry Healthandwellnessindustry FollowupRequests Listofintercepts URLforquestionnaire Summaryoffocusgroups Maponline FocusGroupSummary 50 51 8/15/13 52 8/15/13 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)Plan andCommunityCulturalPlan CityStaffFocusGroupSummary DateOctober17,2013 LocationLibraryPlazaRoom INTRODUCTION TheCityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlanguide theDepartmentofParks,RecreationandCulturalServicesintheirmissiontoprovideparks,open space,recreationprograms,andculturalservicesfortheenjoymentofEdmondsresidentsand visitors.The2013updatetotheseplanswillbuildonthestrategiesandsuccessesoftheoriginal plansandpastupdates. OVERVIEWOFTHEFOCUSGROUP TotapintotheextensiveknowledgeofthesystemofParks,RecreationandCultural Servicesstaff,theplanningteamconvenedafocusgroupforalldepartmentstaffon October17,2013intheLibraryPlazaRoom.Itwasstructuredtoincludeabriefdescription oftheoverallPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlanprocess,andafacilitatedgroup discussiontoconsiderͻǞŷğƷisŭƩĻğƷͼaboutthesystem;challengesthesystemfaces;quick actionstheCitycantaketoimprovethesystem;opportunitiesandpotentialpartnerships; andtheͻƚƓĻƷŷźƓŭͼparticipantswouldchangeiftheycould. KEYTHEMES Thefollowingcommonthemesemergedduringthefacilitateddiscussion. Citystaffvaluethe variety ofparksites,aswellasthevarietyofprogramstheCity offers. AspectsofEdmondsthatcontributetothesuccessofparks,recreation,open space,andculturalservicesincludetheĭźƷǤ͸ƭ walkability,aesthetic beauty,and uniqueidentity. Theperceived separationbetweencentralandouterEdmonds,issuesaround beingadestination(includingparking),and aginginfrastructure allrepresent significantchallenges. 53 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan ImprovingCity technology couldproveafastwaytoenhanceservices. PotentialimprovementsrangefrommaintainingaFacebookpageto creatingadigitalparksmaintenancetrackingsystem. DaytodaychallengesfacingCitystaffinclude maintenanceresourcesfor parksandfacilities,and agingstructures thatlimitwhatstaffcan accomplish. City programgrowthisdifficult witharelatively smallpopulation,changinguser groupsandlimitedregionalvisibility(particularlyfromInterstate5). MeetingNotes Duringthemeetings,thediscussionwasrecordedgraphicallyatthefrontoftheroom.A photoreductionoftheoriginalsheetofnotesisprovidedattheendofthesummary. WhatisGreat Waterfront Diversityofsites Keepsjobinteresting o Flowers Walkability th 4ofJuly/BigEvents Varietyofprograms Lotsofclassroomspace o Character o Utilizingwhatwehave Partnerships Openspaceshabitat Divepark Challenges Underrecognizedforourcontributions,especiallyevents Dogpark ͻ\[ƚƷƭofdogƚǞƓĻƩƭͼ o Needstobemoved o Geese(atCivicPlayfields) TwoEdmonds Noteasytoattractrecreationparticipantsbeyondtheimmediateresidents Lotsofoutoftownvisitstowaterfront FieldsķƚƓ͸Ʒhaveroomforgrowingpopulation FocusGroupSummary 54 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Dirtfieldhardtomanage Managingweedsondirtfieldsrepresents70%ofchemicaluseinparks o Changesinusergroups(suchasthedeclineinbaseball) PossiblyconvertCivic,Seaviewfieldstootheruses o Parking,forspecialeventsandanytimeduringthesummer Usingstaffforcapitalprojectsdrawsdownmaintenanceefforts Restrooms Waterfront o Portables o Downtown o Pathways Agingpool Expandingresponsibilitieswithoutadditionalresources Capital o Operating o Officespace Agingshop/facilities Greenhouserebuild Upgradestoirrigation QuickActions Consideralternativeworkschedulessuchas9/80 CreateaFacebookpage Maintenancetrackingsystem Maintracker o Ticketsystem o Allowforsummerandwinterseasonalemployees Plantchoices Resourcesforranger/naturalist Technology Desktop o Mobile o Trainingboard/commissionvolunteers Carpetcleaning FocusGroupSummary 55 CityofEdmondsPROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Opportunities/Partnerships Updatethesystems/servicesasrenovationoccurs Improveefficiencythroughnewfacilities Coveredstorage o Utilizethedrawofthemarinesanctuary Volunteerinterest Compostservice Peoplewilltraveltodogpark Largerscale o Secure(currentsiteisnot,especiallyatlowtide) o Allowforsomedisappointmentandmoveon OneThingThatYouQuestionWhyorHowtheCityIsProviding Trashservice(outsource)Αpackin/packout Considerrecycle/compostserviceaswell o Weightroom Existingfacilityisoutdated o Providedbetterintheprivatesector o FocusGroupSummary 56 57 10/17/13 58 PublicInvolvementActivitySummary: InterceptEvents Introduction During August and September 2013, the City of Edmonds held a number of interactive displays at popular public events to gather information for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan and the Community Cultural Plan. The activities are the result of a collaborative effort between the planning consultants and City staff to maximize exposure of the plan to the citizens of Edmonds. Through this partnership, intercept events were held at a variety of different venues and locations, interacting with many different audiences over a short period of time. These intercept events allowed for informal and educational discussions with the public, while generating awareness and interest in the planning process. Typically, these events engage many people who would not otherwise be involved in the process due to schedule conflicts or an unwillingness to attend traditional community meetings. The intercept events included the use of five display boards. The boards posed questions and provided answer choices that participants selected using colored sticky dots. This summary provides the results of this exercise from all seven event locations: 1. Yost Pool Ï August 21, 2013 2. City Park Ï EAC Concert, August 25, 2013 3. Waterfront Ï Olympic Beach, August 26, 2013 4. Edmonds Senior Center Ï August 27, 2013 5. Main Street Ï September 10, 2013 6. Frances Anderson Center Ï September 13, 2013 7. Art Walk (Main Street) Ï September 19, 2013 BoardResults The following provides outcomes of the seven intercept events, organized in order of each of the display boards. 59 Board1HowImportantareparks,recreationandculturalservices,and openspaceto9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸qualityoflife? Table1:Board1DetailedResultsfromSeparateLocations Between Not Between Important Important Not and Very Very and Location Important Important Important Important Important Yost Pool 0 0 0 8 37 City Park - EAC concert 0 0 1 4 47 Waterfront - Olympic Beach 0 0 1 1 34 Edmonds Senior Center 0 0 2 6 23 Main Street 0 0 3 1 25 Frances Anderson Center 0 0 0 2 17 Art Walk (Main Street) 0 0 1 4 59 TOTAL 0 0 8 26 242 Most frequent response Second most frequent response Figure 1: Board 1 Compiled Results from All Locations 60 Overall, the events generated a large turnout. Between the seven events, 276 individuals answered the first question (How important are parks, recreation and cultural services, and open space to EdmondsÔ quality of life?). A majority of participants at all seven intercept events responded that parks, recreation and cultural services, and open space are ÑVery ImportantÒ to EdmondsÔ quality of lifeÐbetween 74% and 94%, depending on location. Of the total participants, 87% selected ÑVery Important.Ò All remaining participants selected ÑImportantÒ or the area between important and very important. This indicates strong agreement among the public that parks, recreation and cultural services, and open space have a positive impact on life in Edmonds. Board2ΑInyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsor servicesforparksandrecreationinEdmonds? Table2:Board2DetailedResultsfromSeparateLocations , including bicycle Build a new swim center with outdoor and Offer more programs, events and activities Improve and expand courts and fields for Improve maintenance of existing parks Upgrade or replace Frances Anderson and pedestrian connections to trails Secure more water access Protect more open space Renovate existing parks Expand the trail network Develop new parks Recreation Center sports activities indoor pools Location Yost Pool 15 0 14 18 11 9 9 1 6 19 City Park - EAC concert 16 1 27 19 6 27 19 19 4 16 Waterfront - Olympic Beach 15 7 24 14 9 28 14 2 3 7 Edmonds Senior Center 22 3 13 12 4 15 4 1 6 12 Main Street 14 4 25 10 2 19 7 1 9 8 Frances Anderson Center 2 2 11 4 3 7 5 5 5 6 Art Walk (Main Street) 13 6 33 18 6 20 21 9 9 23 TOTAL 97 23 147 95 41 125 79 38 42 91 Top priority Second priority Third priority 61 Figure 2: Board 2 Compiled Results from All Locations Table 2 shows that alignment of priorities between intercept sites was significant but not uniform. The two most popular projects from the overall results fell within the top three priorities at six out of seven sites. However, there were a few notable deviations from the norm. The top priority at the event at Yost Pool, for example, was to build a new swim center with outdoor and indoor pools. The top priority at Edmonds Senior Center was to renovate existing parks. Neither of these two categories was a top priority at any other site. Overall, participants reported on Board 2 that their two highest priority projects are to expand the trail network, including bicycle and pedestrian connections to trails (19% of total responses) and to protect more open space (16%). A second tier of priority emerged (all at approximately 12%), which includes renovating existing parks, improving maintenance of existing parks, and building a new swim center with outdoor and indoor pools. 62 OthercommentsBoard2 The following is a list of individual comments posted to Board 2, listed by event. Yost Pool Event Upgrade to Yost &include revenue making options, snack bar, etc. Spray park Upgrade Yost and make more open swim options - longer season Expanding the gymnastics rooms Update/renovate locker room at Yost No need for lazy rivers Indoor pool Spray park Good walking and biking paths Upgrade Yost pool and playground Make Yost available longer and often Secure Old Woodway HS for play fields City Park Ï EAC Concert Update Senior Center Facility (keep location) Protect and support Senior Center Existing pool fine; keep open longer Stop cutting trees No more murals! Options didn't include closing or reduce $ for parks so I didn't vote here Remember handicap in your planning Wheelchair friendly trails Keep Yost Park safe by not covering pool Public restrooms; one that is pet friendly Waterfront Ï Olympic Beach Tree ordinance Expand Marsh and open up Willow Creek so fish can return Restore and expand Edmonds Marsh Plant more trees everywhere Antique cars museum Edmonds Senior Center More parking Senior Center x 30 63 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Main Street More concerts in town Allow people to have more PDA Install a "Whale Trail" sign at BLN Frances Anderson Center Water access in North Edmonds Art Walk (Main Street) Fix roads! Restrooms downtown - at least 2 Have nonprofit art groups host events to reduce City costs Add more activities to center of town by the fountain Leave FAC the way it is! It's a beautiful old building Public restrooms x 3 Intercept Events Summary 64 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 accessible arts and culture DonÔt Know 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Having free publicly events in Edmonds Not At All Important 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 65 Not Too Important 8 9 10 8 8 1 4 48 Somewhat Important 28 43 34 26 18 13 44 206 following? Very Important 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 temporarily displayed in DonÔt Know 0 2 1 2 1 3 1 10 Having works of art Not At All Important the 3 2 1 2 6 0 6 20 public spaces Not Too Important of 13 22 17 14 16 88 5 1 Somewhat Important each 13 11 16 17 11 16 87 3 Very Important is 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 public amenities, e.g. light Creating artist-enhanced important DonÔt Know 2 1 0 3 2 1 1 10 poles, flower poles, sidewalk inlays etc. Not At All Important 4 3 4 1 1 3 3 19 Not Too Important 16 28 11 9 10 3 11 88 how Somewhat Important 11 16 26 18 16 7 28 122 Edmonds, Very Important 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 5 OUTSIDE the downtown DonÔt Know Placing more artworks 3 2 2 1 2 3 3 16 Not At All Important 15 19 4 7 7 4 65 9 in Not Too Important environment Locations 12 16 16 17 15 4 11 91 Somewhat Important Tie for most frequent response area 14 17 48 4 3 3 5 2 Very Important Separate 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 Increasing the number of permanent public works DonÔt Know 7 0 0 3 3 1 0 14 public of art in Edmonds Not At All Important 15 12 6 7 3 7 3 53 from Not Too Important our 13 20 17 14 14 10 92 4 Results Somewhat Important in 12 17 34 80 1 5 10 1 art Most frequent response Very Important Detailed Regarding Waterfront - Olympic Beach Frances Anderson Center Edmonds Senior Center City Park - EAC concert Art Walk (Main Street) 3 Board Α Main Street 3 Yost Pool 3: Location TOTAL Board Table City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Figure 3: Board 3 Compiled Results from All Locations Each of the five scenarios posed on Board 3 regarding art in Edmonds public space garnered a ÑVery ImportantÒ or ÑSomewhat importantÒ rating from the majority of total participants (61% to 99%). The fifth scenario showed the most enthusiastic responseÐ80% of respondents gave a rating of ÑVery ImportantÒ to having free, publicly accessible arts and culture events in Edmonds. Intercept Events Summary 66 Creating artist-enhanced public amenities, e.g. light poles, flower poles, sidewalk inlays, etc., received the second strongest response with a ÑVery ImportantÒ rating from about 50% of participants. Table 3 indicates a general alignment of opinion between intercept sites for the two most popular scenarios, and less alignment in regards to the other three scenarios. Increasing the number of permanent public works of art in Edmonds and placing more artworks outside the downtown area were both rated as ÑVery ImportantÒ and ÑNot Too ImportantÒ by significant numbers of people, indicating a split in public opinion. Participants at the Art Walk showed a tendency to rate all five scenarios as ÑVery Important,Ò indicating that attendees if that event consider the arts to be a particularly high priority. Board4ΑWhatactivitieswouldyoumostliketoseemoreofin 9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks,recreationandopenspacesystem? Table3:Board4DetailedResultsfromSeparateLocations kayaking, scuba, paddleboarding, boating, etc.) Artistic or cultural expression (music & theatre, Social gathering (community events, picnics, Swimming or water play (indoor or outdoor) Water activities (such as swimming, fishing, or individual sports Playing (running, sliding, climbing, etc.) Dog walking or playing with dog(s) ts, public art, etc) Playing casual sports or games Participating in team Fitness and wellness Nature observation literary, visual ar Walking/biking Skateboarding parties, etc) Location Yost Pool 4 8 3 4 10 5 2 25 19 5 0 3 City Park - EAC concert 8 35 12 20 14 0 4 12 14 18 2 19 Waterfront - Olympic Beach 4 23 9 10 4 3 2 4 12 5 3 16 Edmonds Senior Center 2 5 12 11 4 2 1 10 5 9 0 10 Main Street 9 11 7 7 3 0 3 8 12 10 2 7 Frances Anderson Center 2 7 2 5 3 0 0 3 1 2 0 6 Art Walk (Main Street) 6 29 15 21 9 1 5 10 19 15 3 16 TOTAL 35 118 60 78 47 11 17 72 82 64 10 77 Most popular response Second most popular response 67 Figure 4: Board 4 Compiled Results from All Locations On Board 4, the top two activities selected by the total pool of participants were walking/bikingÐwith 18% of total votesÐand water activities (such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, scuba, paddleboarding, boating, etc)Ðwith 12% of total votes. Walking/bikingÐthe most popular overall responseÐwas one of the top two responses at five out of the seven intercept sites. Water activities, the second most popular overall response, was one of the top two responses at only two of the seven intercept sites. At the Yost Pool event, swimming or water play was the top response. At the Edmonds Senior Center, social gathering was the top response. This wide difference of opinion between sites highlights the importance of providing a 68 variety of activities and facilities to serve the varied needs of different demographic groups. OthercommentsBoard4 The following is a list of individual comments posted to Board 4, listed by event. Yost Pool Event Keep Yost open longer Longer swim team session City Park Ï EAC Concert No more murals More tennis courts & basketball hoops Murals are fantastic! 1-1/2 hour concerts (longer) More public restrooms; pet friendly one More handicap accessible; no curbs for those who can't walk Waterfront Ï Olympic Beach Glass bottom boat Move the dog park from waterfront Keep the segways off park walkways where kids play and foot traffic Bigger deeper marina Open Marsh area to allow/return salmon spawning Social activities - Senior Center Quiet zones for trains Edmonds Senior Center Senior Center x7 Main Street N/A Frances Anderson Center Running trails American Sign Language activities for kids (i.e., library storytime) Art Walk (Main Street) More parking downtown Golf More beach available for dog walkers Where's the parking 69 MapExercise The final display board included a map with instructions to place a color coded dot for two location types: a blue dot for where the respondent lives, and three yellow dots for the areas where the respondent most frequently plays. An image of the board is provided below. Photos of the completed maps for each location are presented on the following pages. All locations reported that the waterfront, downtown (including the Frances Anderson Center), Marina Beach Park, City Park and Yost Park are popular recreational ÑplayÒ areas. The Yost Pool event and Main Street were the only two locations where less than 5 participants reported living outside of the Edmonds city limits, indicating that Edmonds facilities and special events are frequented by members of neighboring communities. Figure 5: Map Board 70 YostPoolEvent Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: 71 CityParkΑEACConcert Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: 72 WaterfrontΑOlympicBeach Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: 73 EdmondsSeniorCenter Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: 74 MainStreet Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: 75 FrancesAndersonCenter Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: 76 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan ArtWalk(MainStreet) Color Coding Blue Live: Yellow Play: Intercept Events Summary 77 78 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)Plan andCommunityCulturalPlan CommunityWorkshopsSummary Dates,LocationsOctober15,2013,6:00Α7:30PM,PublicWorksBuilding October16,2013,3:30Α5:30PM,LibraryPlazaRoom Summary TheCityofEdmondsandMIGledtwocommunityworkshopsaspartoftheupdateof thePROSPlanandCommunityCulturalPlan.Theworkshopswereheldonconsecutive days,atdifferenttimesandindifferentlocations,toprovidetwooptionsforEdmonds residentstoparticipate.Buildingontheearlierbroadpublicoutreach,theseworkshops weredesignedtogetpublicinputonpreferencesaroundthecharacterofdevelopment andrenovationofEdmondsparks,includinghowartcanbeintegratedintopublicplaces, aswellaspublicprioritiesforservices. Theseworkshopsincludedtwoexercises.ThefirstwasaVisualPreferenceSurvey exercise,duringwhichparticipantswereshownimagesofpotentialparkelementsand askedtomarktheiropinionofeachasͻLreallylikeźƷͲͼͻL͸ķconsiderźƷͲͼͻLķƚƓ͸Ʒthinkƭƚͼ orͻL͸ƒnotƭǒƩĻ͵ͼThesecondexercisewasaSustainablePrioritiesexercise,during whichparticipantsreviewedadetailedlistofparks,recreationandopenspaceservices, ratedtheirpriorityofeachasͻŷźŭŷͲͼͻƒĻķźǒƒͲͼorͻƌƚǞͼandcheckedboxestoindicate whichentitiestheyfeelshouldcontributetosupportingeachservice.Bothexercises includedspaceforfurthersuggestionsandcomments. Thissummaryaggregatesfindingsfrombothworkshops.FortheVisualPreference Survey,eachsummarypageincludestheimagethatwasshown,apiechartdepicting thepercentageofparticipantswhomarkedeachopinioncategory,andanywritten comments.FortheSustainablePrioritiesexercise,thesummarytableincludespiecharts eofparticipantswhoindicatedeachlevelofpriorityforagiven depictingthepercentag service,withͻͼindicatingthelevelofagreementamongparticipantsthateachentity shouldprovidesupport(X=atleast25%,XX=atleast50%,XXX=atleast75%),andany writtencomments. CommunityWorkshops 79 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan AppendixA:VPSDataBreakdown Comments: Orotherlargeoutdoorgames. ble. Pingpongta Pingpongtablesgreat. Costswouldenoughpeoplelikeit? Pingpongdoesn'tseemtofit. Fun! Usingtheparkwell. ItseemsthatCityParkcouldaccommodatethis. Likethepermanentpingpong. Inareasthatdon'talreadyhave. NotYostPark! Bringingyourownpaddle/balls?Seemslikeit Usefulforvariety. wouldn'tgetusedmuch. Pingponginapark? YostandCityPark. CommunityWorkshops 80 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Dependsoncost. GoodforNorthwestsharpedges? Artkidscanclimbon. Wouldbegreatifyoucouldclimbonit. Dependsonlocation. Fabulous. Makeisaccessibleforinteraction. Yes,important. Ifitcouldbehandsonforchildren. NotYostPark! Interactiveart?ABSOLUTELY!Weneedmore Mindfulof%ofpeople/activities. artinstalled. Goodsubstantialpieces. Ifmultipurpose. On/nearwaterfront. CommunityWorkshops 81 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Butbetterplayfeatures. Postandplatformoutofdate. Costconcern/AlsoHoneyBuckets. Toobusywouldliketoseeitfitintolandscape. Greatforlittlekids. Importantforfamilies. Greatplacetotakechildren. Seemsabitbusy/contrived. Oldschool. NotYostPark! IsthereawaytomakeitappealtoyouthAND Valuabletodesignateareas. adults? Playground. Ifupgradingcurrentornonenear. Neighborhoodparks,NOTonwaterfront. WeneedmoreniceplaygroundsinEdmonds. Climbableart. CommunityWorkshops 82 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Downtown. Edmondsislackingpublicrestrooms. Boring. Everyparkshouldhavearestroom. Restroomsneeded. Wehavewaterlessurinalsandlowwater Itiscostly. toilets.Weneedthesebutmakesure. Toofancy. Aslongastheyaremaintainedregularly. Thiscouldbeaddedtomanyofourparks. Important/needcleaning. Yes!Please!!!!!Manyofthese. NoroominYostPark! HickmanPark. Needed;dependentoncostofupkeep. Ifnonenearby. Everyparkneedsone. ANYparkorpublicareahighneedinthistown. CommunityWorkshops 83 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Iswaterrecycled? Funinrightlocations,multipleuse. WouldlovethisontheInternationalArea. Aslongaswaterisreusedandpervious. Dependsonparkonlyformajorparks. Greatconcept! Rightlocationcouldwork. Yes,butnotonconcrete. Thisconceptwouldgetalotofuse. InsteadofpoolinYostPark! Depends.Itrainshereandwehavebeaches. Realisticuseofspace,interestcooling. Notsureitwouldbeused. Limitedusewaterspray. Ifitcanservemorepurposes. Spraypark!! Ifmultipurpose. CityPark,YostPark. Mykidswouldloveit. Onlywithinacurrent'BN'zonepublicarea development. CommunityWorkshops 84 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Leaveouttherocks. Goodinrightlocation.Kidslovehills. Anypark/publicareawithahill. Likeopportunityfornaturalplay. Kidslovehillstorolldown. Fun,visuallyentertaining. Thiscouldbeincorporatedinmanyofourparks. Safetyfactor. Toomuchconcrete.Too"fake"justgoclimb Toomuchproblemsforlawsuits. onrealrocks. CityParkon3rd. Ilikealessstructurallook. Needforclimbingexperiencesincityscapes. Notmultipurposeoraesthetic. CommunityWorkshops 85 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Bringoutthearts! Goodwaytohidefenceforshorttermart. Borderingongraffitihighmaintenance! Okonfencenotonlivingthings. Dependsoncostandwaste. Wonderaboutliabilities.(Wrotethisbefore Inrightlocationwouldwork. Carrieexplained.) Greattemporaryuseofanotherwiseuglysight. Wekeeptryingtomakethishappen. Good.Whynot?Interestinganddifferent. Gets"tatty"toofast. Great,lowbudget,designtheparkaround NotYostPark. temporaryinstallations! Absolutely!Difficultycomesfromcoordination Fad? oflengthof"show." CommunityWorkshops 86 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Multiuseparkgood. Gooduseofsmallareaforeveryone. Weneedmoreopenplayspaceitcould Thisisfabulous! accommodatemanyuses. AslongasitķƚĻƭƓ͸Ʒendangerthewildlifein Yesopenplacetorun.Goodoptionstoplay. YostParklikethefoxes,quail,owls,etc. Ifgameswerechosenthatcouldendure Justplaingrass!!Whatanidea!! wear/tear. Anyneighborhoodparklawn=high Multipurpose,animalfriendly? maintenance. Openspaceformultipurpose. Fieldmaybetoosmall. CommunityWorkshops 87 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Anypublicparkareadevelopedtrailexcellent, GoodsafepathwaysareneededinEdmonds. buthighmaintenance! Needmoreofthese!Likethebench. Trailsareveryimportant.Needsafety Loveit!Bestsofar. separation,pedestriansandbicyclists. Ilikelotsoftreesandparkbenches. Developedtrailsaregood. IdeafortrailsinYostPark. Greatforolderpeople. SuccessfulatBrackett'sLandingandMarina Safetyconcernsbutgreatidea. Beachneedmore. Inspecificareaswouldworkw/sights. Goodwalkingrollingsurface. I'dprefernonpavedtrailsinthewoods. CommunityWorkshops 88 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Cost? Interestingideawhichhelpkidsoradultsthink. Orpetanque. Greatopportunityforcognitiveplay. Again,locationcouldwork. Reallycool. Likealot. AnotherparkbutnotYostPark. Thiscouldbefun. Accessibility/scheduling/keepingtrackof Hardtomanage. accessories. Whichgameismoreuseful. Interesting. Wastesspace,notasharablespace. DowntownorCityPark. Too"niched"subjecttovandalism,abuse,etc. CommunityWorkshops 89 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Functionalartyes! Don'tcareforbikerack. Greatideaforsomeareas. Designspecified. Didnotcareforbikerack. Needtheracksneedtheart. Nicecombinationofartandfunction. Artisgoodanduseful. FAC. Needmoreamenitiesw/anartisticbent. Ifinwellvisitedarea. NotinBIzoneotherwise,ok. Uselessartinactivityspace. Bikeparkingisveryimportantbutrackslikethis Bikeracksaresoboring.Thisismuchmore maybeexpensive. thantypical.Likeit. CommunityWorkshops 90 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Goodconcept. Verynicepavertypepathway. Verynicebrickpathway. Perviouspleasegreatidea. Highclimbingtoy,appropriateforelementary ForwalkwayinfrontofpoolinYost. school? Veryusefultoallages. Nicewalkingspace. Doublewidestrollers. Veryuseful. Integrated"art"needsalotofplanning. Nicewidthandseating. Ratherhavelongertrailsthanshorter Notnecessarilyneeded. expensivetrails. Inlaidartisgreat. CommunityWorkshops 91 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: YostPark,Meadowdale,and"uphill"nonbowl Verypopularwithkidswhichchallengeskids. parks. Needmoreofthisvarietyofplay. Likedifferentplayexperiences. Forplaygroundsinpark. Greatplaytoyandmakeschildrenthinkand Neededactivityforouryouth.Easeof exercise. maintenance. Goodforslightlyolderkids. Locatenearresidential. Morefocusedforolderkids. Dependingonlistandactualkiduse. CommunityWorkshops 92 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Concernedthatartworkmaydistractmotorists fromseeingchildren. Goodwaytoslowtrafficanduseofartworkby Certainareas4thAve? volunteers. Toobusybutwouldconsider. Interestingideacouldbackfire. IseethisoutsideoftheParkDeptIlikeit, Designspecific/coloretc. though. Ihavenoideawhatthatis. Interesting.Concernedaboutsafetyissues.But Toodependentonthe"goodwill"ofthe Isupposeithasacalmingeffect. volunteerstomaintainit. Greatideatofitintoaneighborhood. Anyintersectiontoslowdowntraffic. Howmanaged?Can'timagineforEdmonds. SeveralintersectionsinEdmondswould Couldbeuglyifdonewrong. benefitwithboundaries. Intherightarea. Symbolswhodecides. Wouldlovemorevolunteerdrivencommunity. Housepaintisnotenvironmentallysound. Uptothearea? Toovulnerabletoabuse/vandalism. Ifallvolunteer,bothpaintandtime. CommunityWorkshops 93 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Comments: Rustic. Greatforkidstohavefunandchallenging. Anysmallpark/neighborhoodpark. Weneedmoreoftheseusewhat'savailable. Skippingrocksisfun. Functionalandusingnaturalequipment. ThisisnotunlikeCityParkasawalkingand I'dbeconcernedaboutthesafetyfactor.Like jumpingactivity. ideahowever. Funforchildren. Everythingisaboutkids. Aestheticallyappealing. AnyparkbutYost. Notmultipurposebutnotamassiveinstallment. Neededactivitiesforchildren,healthy IcouldseethisworkingwellonCityPark. environment. CommunityWorkshops 94 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Comments: Ilikeitbutwon'tlossofparkingbeaconcern? Also,weatherconcerns. Greatforgatheringspaceandpretty. Likeseatingareainparkingarea. Finallysomethingforadults! PerfectforSunsetAve. Europeananduseful. Ilikethisone.Pocketparks.Gatheringplaces. Likeit,butwehavelittleparkingspaceasitis! Agreatgatheringspacewithlimitedsize. Needparkingspaces,somesidewalkspace. Greatidea!Nicegatheringplace. Extremelysuccessfulforpedestrians;difficult Inhightrafficareas.Moveableiscool. forparkingspaces. Curiousaboutpolicyw/parklets Pedestrianmall. dorestaurantsrentthem?Etc. Downtown. Maynotreallyfitverywellexceptinthevery LocationscarefullyselectedindowntownB1B5 smalldowntowncore. zones(takesparkingspaces). CommunityWorkshops 95 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Comments: Isn'tartexpensive. Peoplesitonthistypeofart. Looksinterestinginrightlocation. Unlikelytobeused. Nicecombinationofartandrec. Worthconsideration. Greatforlibraryplaza. Intherightplacelibrary. Asacitystreetpost. DowntownmaybeinBNzonedevelopments. CommunityWorkshops 96 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Comments: OldEWHSgroǒƓķƭΓƒğǤĬĻincertaingrade schoolsites. Reallyneedthiswouldattractyoungpeople Definitehealthbenefits,prefernaturalturf. andpromotephysicalactivity. Yes! Wepayforthisinourschool/propertytaxes. Multiusefields. TochangefieldatFrancesAndersonCenterand Useschoolsnotparkspace. playfieldnearsafetybuilding. Needsportsfields! Requiresplanning/coordination. Weneedmoreofthistypeofallyearuse. Schoolsonly. Yesencourageoutdooractivity. Needmoreinthecity. Lovemultipurpose. CommunityWorkshops 97 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Seating,climbingrockgreat. Greatforparentstovisitwherechildrenplay Greatbuthowdowegetparking? likethenaturalelements. IdonotseethisinEdmonds. Goodidea/whereinEdmonds? Nicecombinationuseofabusinessspace/park. Smallspaceforactivitykeepspeople Can'tvisualizeaspaceforthisinEdmonds. moving/shopping,etc. Hightrafficareas. Everyplaceisnotaplayground. Doesn'trequirenewlandacquisition. OnlywithinanewREdevelopment/mixeduse development. CommunityWorkshops 98 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Loveit!Greatopportunitytolearn. NeedthisaroundtheMarsh. Withinterpretivesignageandbirdblinds EdmondsMarshNaturalAreaboardwalkgreat. wouldbegreat! Differentandgoodvariety. Verygood! Aniceaccesstonaturalarea. Beautiful. CompletewalkwayaroundEdmondsMarsh. Makecertainit'swideenoughforwheelchairs! Needtoexpandourwetlands. YesforourMarsharea. Allforit!Wouldloveinstalledbinoculars. HowtochangethewalkwayinYostPark. Educational. Needed/makesresidentsmoreaware. Naturalintrusionisgoodifbalanced Getintonature. w/educationandconservationpriorities. TheyshouldundertakethisinEdmondsMarsh. Prefertokeepdevelopment/construction EssentialtoEdmondsMarsh.Alsocreatesuch outsidewetlands/sensitiveareas. forMeadowBeach. CommunityWorkshops 99 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Comments: Largerparkhighmaintenance! Toomuchconcrete. Largeartworkwavemaybe. Tooexpensive. Thisisanotherfunideaandcombinationart NotinYostPark. andplay. Interactivespaceneeded. Multipurposeisgood. Toofancy. Gatheringplacesareimportant. CommunityWorkshops 100 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Sharedstreetandwalkwaygreat. Great.Butaddtheword"share." NeedtomakesureEdmondsbuyintothis. I'mnotsurehowwellthiswillwork.I'dliketo ToomanyhillsinEdmonds. knowmore. Safetyconcerns. Notabiker.Isthisasafealternative? Notonmydeadendstreet. Worriesmecar/bikeaccident. Educationofmarkingsneededforbothbikers Whydoyouneedorganizedlane? anddrivers. Streetsaren'tmultimodalandarepaidfor Bicycles+autos=death w/userimpactfees. Rememberolderdrivers!! Mayneeddifferenttypeofmarkingotherthan Onlyappropriateonlowspeedstreets. regularsharrowtoclarifythisisdifferentthan Needmoreconnections. typicalstreet. Preferbikelaneforkidsespecially,sharelanes don'tallfeelsafe. CommunityWorkshops 101 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlan Comments: Couldworkinrightlocation. Haveplentyofnaturalplayorbeaches(water Don'tneeditwehavetherealthing. waste). Kidswouldlovethis! Aslongastherearebenches. Justgotothebeach:verysloppyinrainy Ifwehaveroominanypark. weather. NotinYostPark. Onsitecastleequipment? Tryboatpondinstead. Inplacesthatdon'thavewater. Beach/waterfront. Wehavebeacheskidsshouldseethem. Butwehavebeaches. CommunityWorkshops 102 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Greatwaytocamouflagesomethingthatisan Nicetry. eyesore. Goodidea. Verycleverideatohideaneyesore. Iseenothingwrongwithit. Iftheymetastandardforpublicartpasseda Rust?Putascreeningfenceup. committee. Thesearedoneinsomanyplacesweneed Looksgreat,wouldwantitmore"oasis"like. these! Ifboxisinplainview. Particularlydowntown/bowlarea. Seemscornytome;maybewouldbeokifit Wherespacepermits. wasn'tcamouflagingthem. Coveredpaintedboxesgreat. CommunityWorkshops 103 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Comments: Goodbike,pedestrianpathway,fortraffic pedestrianseparation. Don'tthinkthatwouldworkherelikeidea NeedtoIDcandidatestreet. though. Yes!Emphasizenonmotorized(deemphasize VerysimilartoVancouverB.C.verywonderful! motorized). Toomanysignsinourstreets,butpavingworks. Nicepathway/streetcombo. NotinYostParkofmyneighbor. AlthoughitwouldbegreatonOlympicview Limitedareas. drive.Moreseparationfrombusytraffic. You'vegotitright!! Connectalreadymadetrails?More OKfor100thandmaybeothermain,but opinion/researchneeded? secondaryrouteslikeCasperorMainSt.east ConcernsrelatedtocommentsinV. of9thAve.,84thAve.,76thAve,etc. Iperceivesomehazardw/twowaytrafficnext Greatconcept. totwowaytraffic. CommunityWorkshops 104 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan OtherComments: Needmoreopportunitiestousewaterforrecreationsuchasstanduppaddleandkayaking, sailing,etc.Alsoclimbingwall(orlowropescourse)inanaturalsettingwouldhavetocordon offwhennotsupervisedorlocatewithschools.ThereisamodelforthisRedmondand ArlingtonIthink. Iwouldliketoseemoreadultuseareas.Whatwasshownwasnearlyallchildorientedareas. Also,whataboutparkareasforthedisabledphysical,sightimpaired. Needbenchesforadultsandolderpeople.Lightingafterdark. Mostofmy"I'dconsiderit"answershadtodowithcost. My"Idon'tthinkso"answersreflectedafeelingthattheideasweretoobusy,lookedorwould contributetoa"junky"appearanceovertime. Interestingtemporarydirectionfor4thAvecorridorchanges. Needs:Benches.Wider,firm,level(sidetoside)walkways.Wetlandsboardwalksorwildlife observationpoints. Needplentyofbikeracksatparkfacilities.Walkway/sidewalkson80th180thconnecting Seaview,SierraandSoutheastCountyparks.DevelopsportsfieldsatOldEdmondsHighSchool, sharrowsandbikewaysconnectingparks.CompletewalkwayaroundEdmondsMarsh. Permeableconcretew/stormwaterplanters.Whenacityhasnogrowthareaexistingspacecan beusedbetter. CommunityWorkshops 105 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan AppendixB:SustainingPrioritiesDataBreakdown Grants (Private, State and Nonprofit Organizations Corporate Sponsors Other/Comments Local Businesses School District Volunteers Federal) City Priorities XXXXX Costshouldbekeptdown. Park Thiscouldbeagreat Maintenance XXX opportunityforcommunity X involvement. X Highpriority,low Natural Area XXXX maintenance.Thiscouldbe Maintenance X XX agreatopportunityfor X X communityinvolvement. Trimming,socanwalkon trails. Arts XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX Othercitiesofferthisclose Aquatics by.Don'tuseswimming X (keepuncovered).Weneed X ayearroundcenteracross fromthedowntownfire station. X PAWS Environmental XXXXXX Education XXXX XXXXXXX Athletics XX Fitness XXX Bicycleriding,walking.Up toeachindividual!! X Children and Youth Arts and XXXXXXX Parents Crafts XXX CommunityWorkshops 106 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Grants (Private, State and Nonprofit Organizations Corporate Sponsors Other/Comments Local Businesses School District Volunteers Federal) City Priorities XXXXX Parents.Beachprograms. Nature/ Science XX Gymnastics XXXXX Parents.NicheProgram, regionaldraw. X XXXXX Parents Youth Fitness XX Parent XXXXXX Parents Participation XXX Classes X Parents Day Camps XXXX X XX Preschool XXXXX Parents.Private organization. XX XXXXXX Parents.Needthingsfor Outdoor seniorstodo,too. Recreation X Cultural Assistance / XXXXXX Parents.Cityshould Training managewithvolunteers XX Workshops conductingthetraining. XXXXXX Parents Tourism Promotion XXX X XXXXXXX Parents Youth Arts Education X CommunityWorkshops 107 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Grants (Private, State and Nonprofit Organizations Corporate Sponsors Other/Comments Local Businesses School District Volunteers Federal) City Priorities XXXXXXX Parents Literary Arts XXX Performing XXXXXXX Arts XXXXX Visual Arts XXXXXXX Citydoesagoodjob. XXXXX Special Events Concerts in XXXXXX the Parks XX X X Outdoor XXXXX Movie X X Nights Large Scale XXXXXX Performing XXX Arts Music/Arts XXXXXXX Festivals XXXX Sports XXXXXXX Tourism XXX XXXXXX Flower Program XXXX X Other Wateractivities,bicycle riding,walking. Services CommunityWorkshops 108 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan OtherComments: Manyofthesecould/should/arepartofwhattheEdmondsChamberofCongress does. Needaplanandfundingsourceforlandacquisitionforparksalsofor communitygardens. CommunityWorkshops 109 110 Parks,RecreationandOpenSpace(PROS)Plan andCommunityCulturalPlan PlanningBoardVisualPreferenceSurveySummary Introduction FourCityofEdmondsPlanningBoardmembersparticipatedinthePROSPlanand CommunityCulturalPlanVisualPreferenceSurveyfollowingthecommunityworkshops, attheirregularlyscheduledmeeting. Results ThissummarycompilesthevisualpreferencesreportedbyPlanningBoardmembersand comparesthemtothosereportedbythegeneralpublicinpreviouscommunity workshops.TotalPlanningBoardsurveyresultsarerepresentedinTable1.Totalgeneral publicsurveyresultsarerepresentedinTable2,toaidincomparison.Darkercolors signifyamajorityopinion,lightercolorssignifyaminorityopinion,andnocolorsignifies a0%opinion. Overall,PlanningBoardopinionroughlymatchedthatofthegeneralpublic.Instances wherePlanningBoardreactionstospecificpotentialparkelementsdifferedsignificantly fromthoseofthepublicarehighlightedinfigures1through7. 111 Table1.CompiledPlanningBoardVisualPreferenceSurveyResults I really Worth I don’t I'm not TOTAL IMAGElike it consideringthink so sureRESPONSES A50%50%0%0%4 B100% 0%0%0%4 C50%50%0%0%4 D* 50%25%0%25%4 E50%50%0%0%4 F50%25%0%25%4 G25%50%25%0%4 H25%75%0%0%4 I75%25%0%0%4 J25%25%25%25%4 K50%50%0%0%4 L50%25%0%25%4 M25%50%0%25%4 N25%25%0%50%4 O* 0%75%25%0%4 P* 100% 0%0%0%4 Q* 100% 0%0%4 0% R75%25%0%0%4 S75%25%0%0%4 T* 25%50%0%25%4 U25%50%25%0%4 V* 75%0%25%4 0% W* 0%50%50%0%4 X25%75%0%0%4 Y50%50%0%0%4 *Divergentopinionsanalyzedinfigures1through7. Table2.CompiledGeneralPublicVisualPreferenceSurveyResults I really Worth I don’t I’m not TOTAL IMAGElike it consideringthink so sureRESULTS A48%32%19%0%31 B52%39%10%0%31 C52%48%0%0%31 D* 84%16%0%0%31 E58%29%3%10%31 F39%42%13%6%31 G33%23%37%7%30 H73%23%0%3%30 I77%20%3%0%30 J38%45%17%0%29 K41%31%17%10%29 L69%21%7%3%29 M67%26%0%7%27 N32%36%21%11%28 O* 59%38%0%3%29 P* 62%31%3%3%29 Q* 32%43%18%7%28 R83%7%10%0%29 S59%24%17%0%29 T* 90%10%0%0%29 U32%36%25%7%28 V* 33%37%22%7%27 W* 39%32%29%0%28 X59%24%14%3%29 Y52%33%15%0%27 112 *Divergentopinionsanalyzedinfigures1through7. Figure1.ImageD:PublicRestroom Thepublicvoicedstrongsupportforthisconceptofapublicrestroominapark,with 84%reportingthattheyreallylikeit.Publiccommentsindicatedperceptionofastrong needforthistypeofunitinEdmondsparks.PlanningBoardmembersreportedless resoundingsupport.Twooutoffourreportedreallylikingtheconcept,whileone reporteditisworthconsideringandonereportedtheyğƩĻƓ͸Ʒsure,withacomment indicatingthatcostisafactorcontributingtohesitation. ageO:NaturePlayEquipment Figure2.Im ThepublicindicatedsignificantsupportforthisconceptofͻƓğƷǒƩĻƦƌğǤͼplayground equipmentbuiltwithlogsandboulders.Fiftyninepercentreportedthattheyreallylike it,and38%reportedthattheywouldconsiderit.PlanningBoardmembersreported markedlylesssupportforthisconcept.Zeroreallylikeit,threeoutoffourwould considerit,andoneoutoffourķƚĻƭƓ͸Ʒthinkso.ThetwoͻĭƚƓƭźķĻƩͼmemberswrote commentsindicatingthatsafetyistheirprimaryconcern,whiletheͻķƚƓ͸Ʒthinkƭƚͼ membersuggestedthatkidsshouldvisitrealnaturalareasforthistypeofexperience. 113 Figure3.ImageP:CurbsideParklet AllfourPlanningBoardmembersreportedthattheyreallylikethisconceptofawooden parkletbuiltinacurbsideparkingarea,withonecommentingthatthisisͻǝĻƩǤ necessaryonMain{ƷƩĻĻƷͼandthatitwouldͻğƦƦĻğƌtoƷĻĻƓƭ͵ͼThepublicwasmore dividedonthisconcept,with62%reportingthattheyreallylikeit,thirtyonepercent reportingthattheywouldconsiderit,threepercentrecordingthattheyķƚƓ͸Ʒthinkso, andthreepercentğƩĻƓ͸Ʒsure.Thepublicconcernsvoicedincommentsincludetheloss ofparkingspotsandthatlocationwouldbekeytotheĭƚƓĭĻƦƷ͸ƭsuccess. Figure4.ImageQ:PublicArt AllfourPlanningBoardmembersreportedthattheywouldconsiderthisimageof writingthemed,interactivepublicsculpture.Theirtwocommentsregardingthis conceptexpressedconcernsaboutadequatespaceinthepedestrianrightofway.The ƦǒĬƌźĭ͸ƭopinionwasmoredivided,withthirtytwopercentreportingthattheyreallylike it,fortythreepercentreportingthattheywouldconsiderit,eighteenpercentreporting thattheyķƚƓ͸Ʒthinkso,andsevenpercentreportingthattheyğƩĻƓ͸Ʒsure.Public concernsexpressedincommentsincludedpotentialcost,locationconsiderations,and someconfusionabouthoworwhethertheartwouldbeused. 114 Figure5.ImageT:WildlifeViewingPlatform ThisconceptofaboardwalkstyleviewingplatforminanaturalareawastheƦǒĬƌźĭ͸ƭ highestrankedconcept.Ninetypercentreportedthattheyreallylikeit,andthe remainingtenpercentsaidtheywouldconsiderit.Severalpubliccommentsindicated thisisconsideredagoodideaforEdmondsMarsh.ThePlanning.ƚğƩķ͸ƭopinionswere morediverse,withonememberreportingthattheyreallylikeit,tworeportingthatthey wouldconsiderit,andonereportingthattheyğƩĻƓ͸Ʒsure.ThetwoͻĭƚƓƭźķĻƩƭͼraised concernsthatthistypeofinfrastructurecouldimpedeonthehealthofthenatural habitat. Figure6.ImageV:DedicatedBicycleSharedStreet ThreeoutoffourPlanningBoardmembersindicatedthattheywouldconsiderthis conceptofadedicatedsharedstreetforbicyclesandmotorizedvehicles.Thefourth memberindicatedthattheyğƩĻƓ͸Ʒsure.Publicopinionwasmoredivided,withthirty threepercentreportingthattheylikeit,thirtysevenpercentreportingthattheywould considerit,twentytwopercentreportingthattheyķƚƓ͸Ʒthinkso,andsevenpercent reportingthatƷŷĻǤ͸ƩĻnotsure.Publiccommentsreflectedbicyclesafetyconcerns. 115 CityofEdmondsParks,RecreationandOpenSpacePlanandCommunityCulturalPlan Figure7.ImageW:SandandWaterNaturePlayEquipment TwoPlanningBoardmembersreportedthattheywouldconsiderthisconceptof playgroundequipmentusingsandandwaterasinteractiveplaymaterials,whilethe othertworeportedthattheyķźķƓ͸Ʒthinkso.Thecommentonememberincludedunder thisentryindicatedthattheydonotperceiveaneedforwaterplayfeaturesinparks whenEdmondsalreadyhasnaturalwaterfeatures(e.g.thewaterfront).TheƦǒĬƌźĭ͸ƭ opiniononthisconceptwasalsodivided.Thirtyninepercentreportedthattheylikeit, thirtytwopercentreportedthattheywouldconsiderit,andtwentyninepercent reportedthattheyķƚƓ͸Ʒthinkso.Publiccommentsindicatedthatsomeparticipants agreethatthereisnoneedforthistypeofplayexperienceinparksdueto9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸ proximitytothebeach,whileotherswouldliketoseethistypeofequipmentinthose areasthatarenotconvenientlyclosetothewater. PlanningBoardVisualPreferenceSurvey 116 CommunityQuestionnaireResults Available online on the CityÔs website: www.edmondswa.gov Active between August 19th Ï September 15th, 2013 Overview This summary provides the results of the community questionnaire for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan and the Community Cultural Plan for Edmonds. The questionnaire is a key tool for broadening participation and validating the input received via other public involvement activities. Of all of the planned activities, the questionnaire provides the most flexibility both for the respondent (by allowing them to provide input on their own schedule and giving open-ended responses) and for the planning team (by allowing for easy and accessible distribution, self-entry and low overall cost). This questionnaire was designed to be open and self-selecting to allow anyone interested to respond and collect the largest number of responses and ideas. The results of this effort are not randomly distributed and are not considered to be statistically representative of the entire population. However, the overwhelming number of participants presents a broad insight into the opinions of the community and allowed for far more participation in the planning process than a random sample survey. There were 1,161 responses to the online questionnaire, comprising 968 complete questionnaires and 193 partials. The following provides a summary of key findings from the questionnaire by common theme and individual results of the survey questions. A text version of the questionnaire is attached as Appendix A to this document; responses to the open-ended questions are provided in Appendix B. KeyFindings CityServices Respondents rated most City services highly, including parks maintenance and arts & cultural events and programs. However trails availability and availability of information about cultural opportunities rated the lowest. ParksandFacilityUse Nearby parks and waterfront parks had the highest visitation. Some specialized facilities such as Yost Park Pool, Edmonds Senior Center and Wade James Theatre had the lowest visitation according to the results. 117 Walking and biking are popular, according to the questionnaire, and are the types of activities that respondents participated in most frequently. Respondents ranked expanding the trail network, including bicycle and pedestrian connections to trails as the highest priority project or service. Social gathering and nature observation had the second and third highest participation rates. These were also the most popular of additional activities desired by respondents. Respondents also rated protecting more open space as the second highest priority project or service. RecreationPrograms The majority of respondents have participated in recreation programs, classes or activities offered by the City. Respondents also indicated that there is very good to excellent program variety and availability. The top types of programming include arts and culture presentations or events, fitness and wellness programs, youth sports, education/special interest classes and arts and culture workshops or classes. More respondents hear about programs and events from the CityÔs recreation program guide, ÑCraze,Ò and word of mouth than any other resource. ArtsandCulture Artistic or cultural expression (music, theatre, visual arts, public art, etc.) is the top rated activity desired by respondents. Arts and culture presentations or events have the highest participation rate according to the results. Of arts and culture activities, the top three selected by respondents were visiting galleries and/or exhibits, attending performances and attending arts or cultural festivals. Respondents identified the highest priorities for arts and culture services as engaging more youth and young adults in the arts and having free publicly accessible arts and culture events. FuturePriorities Respondents indicated that they prioritize renovating existing parks and upgrading existing facilities over developing new parks and facilities. 118 QuestionnaireResults In addition to the key findings above, this summary provides the complete results of the individual questions by count and percentage. Some results include a brief summary and/or chart where findings are particularly relevant to the plan process. Note on percentages: in order to capture the maximum number of results, all percentages in the tables below are calculated based on the total number of respondents who were presented the question. This number shifts due to partially completed surveys. Further, in the case of questions allowing multiple responses, the percentage is not based on the sum of the answers indicated but the number of respondents. Parks,RecreationandCulturalServices Table1:Howimportantareparks,recreationandculturalservicesandopenspaceto 9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸qualityoflife? Answer Count Percentage Very Important 715 65% Very Important - Important 146 13% Important 124 11% Important Ï Not Important 21 2% Not Important 4 0% No answer 89 8% Parks, recreation and cultural services are important to quality of life in Edmonds. Eighty-nine percent indicated that parks, recreation and cultural services and open space are important to very important to EdmondsÔ quality of life. Less than one percent indicated that these services are not important. Table2.Howdoyoumostfrequentlytraveltoparks,facilities,andrecreationand culturalactivities?(Selectyourtop2) Answer Count Percentage Drive or get a ride in a car 871 79% Walk or run 645 59% Bike 124 11% Take transit 21 2% Skateboard, scooter, other small 6 1% wheels 119 0%20%40%60%80%100% Drive or get a ride in a car Walk or run Bike Take transit Skateboard, scooter, other small wheels Figure 1: How do you most frequently travel to parks, facilities, and recreation and cultural activities? (Select your top 2) Of respondents getting to parks, facilities and recreation and cultural activities, most drive or get a ride in a car (79%). However, there are also many (59% of respondents) who walk or run to access these places. Fewer bike (11%) or take transit (2%) to these areas. Table3:PleaserateeachofthefollowingprovidedbytheEdmondsParks,Recreation andCulturalServicesDepartment. Good Fair Poor DonÔt No Excellent Know answer Overall quality of 23% 59% 8% 0% 5% 4% services Parks maintenance 27% 55% 10% 1% 3% 4% Recreation facility 12% 43% 16% 6% 18% 5% availability (e.g., sports fields, tennis courts) Availability of trails 13% 40% 23% 6% 14% 5% Yost Pool facility 9% 32% 10% 3% 41% 5% Yost Pool programs 9% 23% 9% 2% 51% 6% Recreation programs 18% 47% 11% 2% 16% 6% and services 120 Excellent Good Fair Poor DonÔt No Know answer Arts & Culture events 32% 44% 9% 1% 10% 4% and programs Affordability of 16% 50% 16% 2% 12% 4% programs Availability of 19% 48% 19% 4% 6% 4% information about recreation opportunities Availability of 16% 43% 21% 4% 11% 5% information about cultural opportunities According to respondents, some of the highest ranking services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department are overall quality of services (83% rated as excellent/good), parks maintenance (82% rated as excellent/good) and arts & culture events and programs (77% excellent/good). Respondents rated availability of trails (29% fair/poor) and availability of information about cultural opportunities (25% fair/poor) as some of the lowest ranking types of services. Table4:Howdoyouhearaboutrecreationandculturalprogramsandactivitiesin Edmonds?(Selectallthatapply) Answer Count Percentage Craze (the recreation program 731 67% guide) Friends/Word of mouth 678 62% Newspaper 434 39% Edmonds website 356 32% Social media (e.g., Facebook, 201 18% Twitter) Online blogs, news media 159 14% 121 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80% Craze (the recreation program guide) Friends/Word of mouth Newspaper Edmonds website Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) Online blogs, news media Figure 2: How do you hear about recreation and cultural programs and activities in Edmonds? (Select all that apply) More respondents hear about recreation and cultural programs and activities through the recreation guide ÑCrazeÒ and from friends or word of mouth than any other resource. ParksandFacilities Table5:HowfrequentlyhaveyouvisitedthefollowingparksandfacilitiesinEdmonds overthepastyear(12months)? At least A couple Every Once or Never No once a of times few twice a answer week per months year month A park near my 31% 29% 18% 11% 5% 7% home A school 20% 18% 17% 15% 22% 9% field/playground near my home A larger park with 14% 20% 22% 23% 13% 8% more or larger features (such as athletic fields) A waterfront park 29% 38% 20% 7% 2% 5% Frances Anderson 11% 14% 29% 28% 12% 6% Community Center 122 At least A couple Every Once or Never No once a of times few twice a answer week per months year month Yost Park Pool 5% 6% 7% 23% 53% 7% Edmonds Center 2% 7% 22% 38% 26% 6% for the Arts Wade James 0% 1% 8% 27% 57% 7% Theatre Edmonds Senior 2% 4% 7% 14% 66% 7% Center The most frequently visited types of parks and facilities are a waterfront park (67% visited at least once a week to a couple of times per month) and a park near my home (60% visited at least once a week to a couple of times per month). Table6:Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften? (Selectallthatapply) Answer Count Percentage Nothing 368 35% Not interested/No time available 212 20% Lack of information on where they 207 20% are/whatÔs available Lack of programs of interest 188 18% Too crowded/no parking 120 11% Lack of amenities (i.e. restrooms, 111 11% picnic shelters, etc. Please specify below) CanÔt walk or bike there safely 72 7% Poorly maintained 41 4% Feel unsafe 23 2% I am physically unable to 18 2% participate DonÔt have transportation 7 1% 123 Activities Table7:Whatactivitiesdoyoutypicallyparticipateinwhenyouvisit9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks? (Selectallthatapply) Answer Count Percentage Walking/biking 780 75% Social gathering (community 582 56% events, picnics, parties, etc) Nature observation 505 49% Artistic or cultural expression 435 42% (music, theatre, visual arts, public art, etc) Playing (running, sliding, climbing, 384 37% etc.) Fitness and wellness 371 36% Dog walking or playing with dog(s) 338 33% Swimming or water play (indoor or 228 22% outdoor) Playing casual sports or games 189 18% Participating in team or individual 177 17% sports Water activities (such as swimming, 159 15% fishing, kayaking, scuba, paddleboarding, boating, etc.) Skateboarding 18 2% Walking/biking (at 75%), social gathering (at 56%), nature observation (at 49%) and artistic or cultural expression (at 42%) were the top ranked activities that respondents participated in when they visited parks. Table8:Whatactivitieswouldyoumostliketoseemoreofin9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks, recreationandopenspacesystem?(Note:activitiescanbesupportedbyprograms, classesorfacilities)(Selectyourtop2) Answer Count Percentage Artistic or cultural expression 290 28% (music, theatre, visual arts, public art, etc) Walking/biking 235 23% Nature observation 177 17% Social gathering (community 174 17% events, picnics, parties, etc) Fitness and wellness 161 16% Dog walking or playing with dog(s) 144 14% 124 Answer Count Percentage Water activities (such as swimming, 115 11% fishing, kayaking, scuba, paddleboarding, boating, etc.) Swimming or water play (indoor or 109 11% outdoor) Playing (running, sliding, climbing, 91 9% etc.) Participating in team or individual 73 7% sports Playing casual sports or games 54 5% Skateboarding 13 1% Artistic or cultural expression (at 28%), walking/biking (at 23%), nature observation (at 17%) and social gathering (also at 17%) were the top ranked activities that respondents would like to see more of in City parks. Priorities Table9:Inyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsorservicesforparks andrecreationonthefollowinglist?(Selectyourtop3) Answer Count Percentage Expand the trail network, including 521 51% bicycle and pedestrian connections to trails Protect more open space 356 35% Renovate existing parks 314 31% Build a new swim center with 280 27% outdoor and indoor pools Secure more water access 241 23% Improve maintenance of existing 213 21% parks Upgrade or replace Frances 168 16% Anderson Recreation Center Improve and expand courts and 140 14% fields for sports activities Offer more programs, events and 134 13% activities Develop new parks 109 11% Based on responses, the top prioritized projects or services would be expanding the trail network (at 51%), protecting more open space (at 35%) and renovating existing parks (at 31%). 125 Table10:Whatisyourtoppriorityforimproved/enhancedsportsfacilities?(only visibleifͻLƒƦƩƚǝĻandexpandcourtsandfieldsforsportsğĭƷźǝźƷźĻƭͼisselected) Answer Count Percentage Improve existing fields (surfacing, 66 47% lighting, restrooms) Develop new/additional fields for 48 34% soccer New outdoor courts for basketball, 34 24% tennis or volleyball More indoor gym space or time 24 17% Develop new/additional fields for 21 15% baseball/softball RecreationPrograms Table11:Howwouldyouratethevarietyandavailabilityofrecreationclassesand programsprovidedbyEdmonds? Answer Count Percentage Very Good. There are several opportunities to 397 39% do many of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Satisfactory. There are some opportunities to 283 28% do the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Not sure. I donÔt know what is offered. 128 13% Excellent. There are many opportunities to do 122 12% all or most of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Not very good. There are a few opportunities 45 4% to do the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. No answer 37 4% Totally inadequate. There are no 5 0% opportunities to do any of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Respondents indicated that the variety and availability of recreation classes and programs provided by Edmonds are very good (at 39%) compared to only four percent that felt that these opportunities are not very good. Table12:Haveyouparticipatedinrecreationprograms,classesoractivitiesofferedby theCityofEdmondsoverthepasttwoyears? 126 Answer Count Percentage Yes 586 58% No 400 39% No answer 31 3% Table13:WhyŷğǝĻƓ͸ƷyouparticipatedinCityrecreationprograms?(Selectyourtop2 reasons)(onlyvisibleifͻbƚͼselectedin15) Answer Count Percentage Lack of time 170 43% Not aware of programs 89 22% Not interested in programs offered 83 21% Held at inconvenient times 64 16% Participate in programs outside of Edmonds 45 11% Participate in programs offered by other 37 9% groups or businesses in Edmonds Affordability 33 8% Too far away 24 6% Quality of programs 13 3% Inadequate facilities 8 2% Table14:Whattypesofrecreationprograms,classesoractivitieshaveyou participatedinoverthepasttwoyears?(Selectallthatapply) Answer Count Percentage Arts and culture presentations or events 368 36% Fitness and wellness programs 282 28% Youth sports 221 22% Education/special interest classes 196 19% Arts and culture workshops or classes (hands 186 18% on) Aquatic programs/swimming 151 15% Outdoor recreation programs (hiking, 121 12% kayaking, etc.) Summer camps 119 12% Beach ranger programs 110 11% Adult sports 105 10% Volunteer programs 100 10% Special events 75 7% Senior programs and trips 58 6% Preschool 35 3% Non school day programs 13 1% Of the programs, classes or activities that most respondents participated in over the past two years, arts and culture presentations or events (at 36%), fitness and wellness (at 28%) and youth sports (at 22%) were the top responses. 127 A final, open-ended, question in this topic was asked of all respondents: ÑWhat is the one program, activity or class you would most like to see offered?Ò The word cloud below summarizes the responses (each wordÔs size is proportional to the number of times it was mentioned) which are presented in full in Appendix B. Figure 3: Word Cloud of responses to: ÑWhat is the one program, activity or class you would most like to see offered?Ò Arts&Culture Table15:Haveyouparticipatedinthefollowingculturalactivitiesinthepasttwo years? Yes, in Yes, outside No No answer Edmonds of Edmonds Visit galleries and/or exhibits 60% 19% 15% 6% Attend performances 56% 24% 13% 8% Attend an arts or cultural 67% 9% 15% 9% festival Watch artists make art or 25% 11% 46% 18% rehearse performances Attend a class or workshop 18% 10% 54% 19% to create your own art Participated in/been part of a 11% 5% 63% 21% performance, reading or exhibition Attend an arts conference or 9% 4% 65% 21% master class 128 Yes, in Yes, outside No No answer Edmonds of Edmonds Children in your family were 18% 5% 54% 22% signed up for arts or cultural classes or lessons A member/supporter of a 23% 10% 49% 18% cultural or arts organization 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Visit galleries and/or exhibits Attend performances Watch artists make art or rehearse performances Attend a class or workshop to create your own art Participated in/been part of a performance, reading or exhibition Attend an arts conference or master class Children in your family were signed up for arts or cultural classes or lessons Attend an arts or cultural festival A member/supporter of a cultural or arts organization Other (if selected please specify below) Yes, in EdmondsYes, outside of EdmondsNoNo answer Figure 4: Have you participated in the following cultural activities in the past two years? 129 Table16:Doyoucreateart? Answer Count Percentage No 479 49% Yes, as an amateur 254 26% No, but wish to 141 14% Yes, as a professional 78 8% No answer 31 3% 0%10%20%30%40%50%60% Yes, as a professional Yes, as an amateur No, but wish to No No answer Figure 5 Do you create art? Though the many respondents (49%) do not create art, the responses indicate that the majority do in some way. Twenty-six percent create art as an amateur, while eight percent do so as a professional. As a follow up to those who answered yes to this question, an open ended question was asked: ÑWhat art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)?Ò The word cloud below summarizes the responses (each wordÔs size is proportional to the number of times it was mentioned) which are presented in full in Appendix B. 130 Figure 6: Word Cloud of responses to ÑWhat art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)?Ò Table17:OnJune29,anArtsSummitwashostedbyMayorEarlingandtheEdmonds ArtsCommission.Atthisfreecitywidegatheringoftheartsandculturecommunity, severalprioritieswereidentifiedbysummitparticipants.Howimportantiseachto you? Very Somewhat Not Too Not At DonÔt No Important Important Important All Know answer Important More free or 16% 32% 20% 14% 10% 8% low cost space for creating art Better public 28% 40% 11% 6% 7% 9% information source(s) for arts and culture events and activities in Edmonds 131 Very Somewhat Not Too Not At DonÔt No Important Important Important All Know answer Important An arts and 22% 31% 17% 10% 9% 10% culture scene that is more inclusive of all cultural and ethnic groups in Edmonds More 16% 33% 22% 10% 10% 9% integration of arts and culture and the business community More high 12% 28% 26% 13% 12% 10% quality, dedicated spaces for rehearsing, displaying, meetings and performing Engaging more 31% 36% 11% 5% 7% 9% youth and young adults in the arts in Edmonds Marketing of 25% 33% 18% 8% 7% 8% Edmonds as an arts destination More City of 19% 29% 20% 13% 10% 9% Edmonds funding for arts and culture Better 24% 31% 14% 8% 14% 9% communication and coordination among arts and cultural groups in Edmonds 132 Table18:RegardingartinourpublicenvironmentinEdmonds,howimportantiseach ofthefollowing: Very Somewhat Not Too Not At DonÔt No Important Important ImportantAll Know answer Important Increasing the 15% 40% 25% 10% 4% 6% number of permanent public works of art in Edmonds Placing more 14% 36% 27% 12% 4% 7% artworks outside the downtown Creating artist 22% 42% 19% 8% 3% 6% enhanced public amenities, e.g. light poles, flower poles, sidewalk inlays etc. Having works of 23% 45% 17% 7% 3% 6% art temporarily displayed in public spaces Having free 40% 36% 11% 5% 3% 6% publicly accessible arts and culture events in Edmonds 133 FinalThoughts Table19:Ingeneral,wouldyousupportataxmeasuretomaintainandimprove existingparksandtrails,acquiremoreparksandnaturalareas,ordevelopmoretrails, parks,andrecreationfacilities? Answer Count Percentage Yes, I would support it 293 30% I would support depending on the 303 31% amount and projects I would support it, depending on 128 13% the projects proposed I would support it, depending on 127 13% the amount No, I would not support it 95 10% No answer 20 2% Two final open ended questions were asked to allow for any additional comments respondents would like to make. The extensive comments are included in their entirety in Appendix B. Below are word clouds of the response text. These word clouds are generated by sizing words from the responses proportionally to the number of times the word is mentioned. These clouds provide some insight into the major topics discussed in the open-ended responses to these questions. Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? Figure 7: Word cloud of responses about parks and recreation services in Edmonds 134 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about arts and cultural services in Edmonds? Figure 8: Word cloud of responses about arts and cultural services in Edmonds Demographics Table20:Whatisyourage? Answer Questionnaire Questionnaire Census Data 1 Count Percentage Percentage 65 + 226 19% 18% 55-64 254 22% 15% 45-54 258 22% 17% 35-44 252 22% 12% 25-34 101 9% 11% 18-24 13 1% 6% Under 18 13 1% 20% No answer 44 4% NA 1 ACS 2007-2011 Estimates 135 Table21:MaleorFemale? Answer Questionnaire Questionnaire Census Data 2 Count Percentage Percentage Female 817 70% 52% Male 289 25% 48% No answer 55 5% NA Table22:Doyoulive,workorgotoschoolinEdmonds?(Selectallthatapply) Answer Count Percentage Live in Edmonds 857 74% Work or own a business in Edmonds 263 23% Live in a nearby community 198 17% Visit 117 10% Go to school in Edmonds 47 4% Table23:WheredoyouliveinEdmonds? Answer Count Percentage Within Zone 1 (North of Puget 198 23% Drive/196th St. SW) Within Zone 2 (South of Puget 255 30% Drive/196th St. SW, East of 9th Ave., North of 220th St. SW) Within Zone 3 (South of Elm 185 22% St./220th St. SW) Within Zone 4 (West of 9th Ave., 204 24% South of Casper St., North of Elm St.) No answer 14 2% 2 Ibid. 136 Figure 9: Where do you live in Edmonds? 0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35% Within Zone 2 (South of Puget Drive/196th St. SW, East of 9th Ave., North of 220th St. SW) Within Zone 4 (West of 9th Ave., South of Casper St., North of Elm St.) Within Zone 1 (North of Puget Drive/196th St. SW) Within Zone 3 (South of Elm St./220th St. SW) No answer Figure 6: Where do you live in Edmonds? Based on responses to the Ñwhere do you live in EdmondsÒ question, all zones of the City were generally well represented (each zone had 20% or more responses). 137 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Table24:Howdoyoudescribeyourself?(Selectallthatapply) Answer Questionnaire Questionnaire Census Data 3 Count Percentage Percentage White or Caucasian 1001 86% 84% Asian 34 3% 8% Biracial/multiracial 26 2% 3% Hispanic or Latino 25 2% 5% Native American or Alaska Native 16 1% 1% Black or African American 7 1% 2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 6 1% 0% Other (responses in Appendix A) 13 1% 2% 3 Ibid. Community Questionnaire Results 138 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services: Appendix A Community Questionnaire The City of Edmonds wants your help in updating our communitys Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and Community Cultural Plan. These two plans help guide how the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department can best serve our City. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire. Your input, with that of your fellow community members, will provide us with valuable information about Edmonds needs and priorities. We are hoping to reach as many residents, business owners and visitors as we can; so please let your friends, neighbors and family members know about this opportunity to shape the future of our community. Thank you for your time and ideas. Carrie Hite Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services City of Edmonds Demographics Please tell us a little bit about yourself. 1. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ 2. Male or Female? 3. Do you live, work or go to school in Edmonds? (Select all that apply) Live in Edmonds Work or own a business in Edmonds Go to school in Edmonds Visit Live in a nearby community CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 139 3a. Where do you live in Edmonds? (only visible if Live in Edmonds selected in 3) Within Zone 1 (North of Puget Drive/196th St. SW) Within Zone 2 (South of Puget Drive/196th St. SW, East of 9th Ave., North of 220th St. SW) Within Zone 3 (South of Elm St./220th St. SW) Within Zone 4 (West of 9th Ave., South of Casper St., North of Elm St.) 4. How do you describe yourself? (Select all that apply) White or Caucasian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Asian Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Native American or Alaska Native Biracial/multiracial Other: _________ (write-in response) CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 140 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 5. How important are parks, recreation and cultural services and open space to Edmonds quality of life? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Important Important Very Important 6. How do you most frequently travel to parks, facilities, and recreation and cultural activities? (Select your top 2) Walk or run Bike Skateboard, scooter, other small wheels Drive or get a ride in a car Take transit 7. Please rate each of the following provided by the Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. ExcellentGoodFairPoor5ƚƓ͸ƷKnow Overall quality of services....................................................................1 2 3 4 DK Parks maintenance.............................................................................1 2 3 4 DK Recreation facility availability (e.g., sports fields, tennis courts)..............1 2 3 4 DK Availability of trails.............................................................................1 2 3 4 DK Yost Pool facility ...............................................................................1 2 3 4 DK Yost Pool programs.............................................................................1 2 3 4 DK Recreation programs and services........................................................1 2 3 4 DK Arts & Culture events and programs.....................................................1 2 3 4 DK Affordability of programs.....................................................................1 2 3 4 DK Availability of information about recreation opportunities.......................1 2 3 4 DK Availability of information about cultural opportunities...........................1 2 3 4 DK 8. How do you hear about recreation and cultural programs and activities in Edmonds? (Select all that apply) Friends/Word of mouth Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) Newspaper Craze (the recreation program guide) Edmonds website Online blogs, news media Other. Please specify: _________ (write-in response) CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 141 Parks and Facilities 9. How frequently have you visited the following parks and facilities in Edmonds over the past year (12 months)? At least A couple of Every few Once or Never once a week times per months twice a year month A park near my home A school field/playground near my home A larger park with more or larger features (such as athletic fields) A waterfront park Frances Anderson Community Center Yost Park Pool Edmonds Center for the Arts Wade James Theatre Edmonds Senior Center Other: _____ (write-in response) 9a. If you indicated that you regularly visit an "other" facility, please name it here. (write in response) 10. What keeps you from visiting Edmonds parks and facilities more often? (Select all that apply) Feel unsafe Lack of amenities (i.e. restrooms, picnic shelters, etc. Please specify below) Lack of programs of interest Poorly maintained Lack of information on where they are/whats available Cant walk or bike there safely Dont have transportation Too crowded/no parking Not interested/No time available I am physically unable to participate Nothing Other: ________(write-in response) 10a. Please specify what amenities are lacking in parks in Edmonds? (Write in response only visible if Lack of amenities is selected in the prior question) CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 142 Activities 11. What activities do you typically participate in when you visit Edmonds parks? (Select all that apply) Playing (running, sliding, climbing, etc.) Walking/biking Social gathering (community events, picnics, parties, etc) Artistic or cultural expression (music, theatre, visual arts, public art, etc) Fitness and wellness Participating in team or individual sports Playing casual sports or games Swimming or water play (indoor or outdoor) Water activities (such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, scuba, paddleboarding, boating, etc.) Dog walking or playing with dog(s) Skateboarding Nature observation Other: _________(write-in response) 12. What activities would you most like to see more of in Edmonds parks, recreation and open space system? (Note: activities can be supported by programs, classes or facilities) (Select your top 2) Playing (running, sliding, climbing, etc.) Walking/biking Social gathering (community events, picnics, parties, etc) Artistic or cultural expression (music, theatre, visual arts, public art, etc) Fitness and wellness Participating in team or individual sports Playing casual sports or games Swimming or water play (indoor or outdoor) Water activities (such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, scuba, paddleboarding, boating, etc.) Dog walking or playing with dog(s) Skateboarding Nature observation Other: _________(write-in response) CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 143 Priorities 13. In your opinion, what are the highest priority projects or services for parks and recreation on the following list? (Select your top 3) Renovate existing parks Develop new parks Expand the trail network, including bicycle and pedestrian connections to trails Improve maintenance of existing parks Improve and expand courts and fields for sports activities Protect more open space Secure more water access Offer more programs, events and activities Upgrade or replace Frances Anderson Recreation Center Build a new swim center with outdoor and indoor pools Other: _____________(write-in response) 13a. What is your top priority for improved/enhanced sports facilities? (only visible if Improve and expand courts and fields for sports activities is selected) Develop new/additional fields for soccer Develop new/additional fields for baseball/softball Improve existing fields (surfacing, lighting, restrooms) New outdoor courts for basketball, tennis or volleyball More indoor gym space or time Recreation Programs 14. How would you rate the variety and availability of recreation classes and programs provided by Edmonds? Excellent. There are many opportunities to do all or most of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Very Good. There are several opportunities to do many of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Satisfactory. There are some opportunities to do the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Not very good. There are a few opportunities to do the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Totally inadequate. There are no opportunities to do any of the recreation activities and programs I enjoy. Not sure. I dont know what is offered. CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 144 15. Have you participated in recreation programs, classes or activities offered by the City of Edmonds over the past two years? Yes No 15a. Why havent you participated in City recreation programs? (Select your top 2 reasons) (only visible if No selected in 15) Lack of time Held at inconvenient times Too far away Inadequate facilities Quality of programs Not aware of programs Not interested in programs offered Affordability Participate in programs outside of Edmonds Participate in programs offered by other groups or businesses in Edmonds Other: _____(write-in response) 16. What types of recreation programs, classes or activities have you participated in over the past two years? (Select all that apply) Youth sports Adult sports Fitness and wellness programs Arts and culture workshops or classes (hands on) Arts and culture presentations or events Aquatic programs/swimming Summer camps Senior programs and trips Education/special interest classes Outdoor recreation programs (hiking, kayaking, etc.) Special events (if selected, please specify below) Volunteer programs Beach ranger programs Preschool Non school day programs Other:______ (write-in response) 16a. Please specify what special events you have attended. (Write in response only visible if Special events selected above) 17. What is the one program, activity or class you would most like to see offered? ______(Open-ended write-in response) CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 145 Arts & Culture Our Community Cultural Plan addresses arts and culture in the broadest sense and our communitys vision for arts (performing, literary, visual arts, history and culture etc). First adopted by Edmonds City Council in 1995, and updated most recently in 2008, the Community Cultural Plan serves as a blueprint to position cultural resources as community and economic building blocks. 18. Have you participated in the following cultural activities in the past two years? Yes, in Edmonds Yes, outside of No Edmonds Visit galleries and/or exhibits Attend performances Watch artists make art or rehearse performances Attend a class or workshop to create your own art Participated in/been part of a performance, reading or exhibition Attend an arts conference or master class Children in your family were signed up for arts or cultural classes or lessons Attend an arts or cultural festival A member/supporter of a cultural or arts organization Other (if selected please specify below) 18a. Please specify what other cultural activities you have participated in. (Write in response) 19. Do you create art? _Yes, as a professional _Yes, as an amateur _No, but wish to _No 19a. What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? ________(write in only visible if one of the yes responses checked in 19) CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 146 20. On June 29, an Arts Summit was hosted by Mayor Earling and the Edmonds Arts Commission. At this free citywide gathering of the arts and culture community, several priorities were identified by summit participants. How important is each to you? Very Somewhat Not Too Not At All Dont ImportantImportant ImportantImportant Know More free or low cost space for creating art Better public information source(s) for arts and culture events and activities in Edmonds An arts and culture scene that is more inclusive of all cultural and ethnic groups in Edmonds More integration of arts and culture and the business community More high quality, dedicated spaces for rehearsing, displaying, meetings and performing Engaging more youth and young adults in the arts in Edmonds Marketing of Edmonds as an arts destination More City of Edmonds funding for arts and culture Better communication and coordination among arts and cultural groups in Edmonds 21 Regarding art in our public environment in Edmonds, how important is each of the following: Very Somewhat Not Too Not At All Dont ImportantImportant ImportantImportant Know Increasing the number of permanent public works of art in Edmonds Placing more artworks outside the downtown Creating artist enhanced public amenities, e.g. light poles, flower poles, sidewalk inlays etc. Having works of art temporarily displayed in public spaces Having free publicly accessible arts and culture events in Edmonds CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 147 Final Thoughts 22. In general, would you support a tax measure to maintain and improve existing parks and trails, acquire more parks and natural areas, or develop more trails, parks, and recreation facilities? _Yes, I would support it _I would support it, depending on the amount _I would support it, depending on the projects proposed _I would support depending on the amount and projects _No, I would not support it 23. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about parks and recreation services in Edmonds? ______(Open-ended write-in response, no space limits) 24. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about arts and cultural services in Edmonds? ______(Open-ended write-in response, no space limits) Thank you for your time and ideas today. Would you please share the link to this questionnaire with your friends, coworkers and other social networks? You can send this link http://bit.ly/edmondssurvey CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixAQuestionnaire 148 CommunityQuestionnaireResults:AppendixB Available online on the CityÔs website: www.edmondswa.gov Active between August 19th Ï September 15th, 2013 OpenEndedResponses The following provides responses to the open ended questions. Responses are provided as they have been submitted. Personal/confidential information has been removed. Howdoyouhearaboutrecreationandculturalprogramsandactivitiesin Edmonds?Other Artists Connect Artists Connect Artists-Connect Banners banners across Puget Drive Banners on the streets Banners strewn across roads in beach ranger programs Edmonds Beacon Beacon Beacon for cultural opps Beacon/ School Info Beacon; posters; had not heard of bulletin boards Craze bulletin boards/posters business postings Calendars can be very hard to find info about Edmonds events even for larger events Chamber Chamber Chamber email newsletter Chamber e-mails Chamber of Commmerce Coach for Sno-King Soccer Direct emails Direct Mail Drive by EAC email newsletter EAC ENews ECA ECA brochure ECA Brochure 149 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Howdoyouhearaboutrecreationandculturalprogramsandactivitiesin Edmonds?Other ECA Communications ECA program ECA website Edmonds Beacon Edmonds Beacon Edmonds Book Shop Edmonds Patch Edmonds Patch EmAil email email and snail mail email newsletters email subscriptions emails emails emails from the city Exploring exploring the area Fliers around the town flyers flyers and signage Flyers around town flyers posted in businesses flyers posted in town Flyers; welcome banner on former resident Caspers I bring my Special eds students I just want parks each year for the beach program I never heard of it, too busy I'm a Beach Decent and a seal Sitter In Edmonds. Local Edmonds paper that comes Local signage out occasionally Mail Mail mailers Mailers mailings from Department marine beach program for my class My daughter is on a gym team My Edmonds My Edmonds News My Edmonds News My Edmonds News online My Edmonds news.com My Edmonds website my kids school myedmnds news MyEdmonds email MyEdmondsNews MyEdmondsNews Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 150 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Howdoyouhearaboutrecreationandculturalprogramsandactivitiesin Edmonds?Other myedmondsnews.com myedmondsnews.com None on city email distribution list outside signage PLL and SnoKing sports Posted advertising poster boards posters posters posters posters at library Posters in local shops, businesses, Posters in store windows etc. posters, fliers Posters/hlyers postings preschool meet-ups Quiet Heart Wilderness School School field trips Signage signage Signs signs Signs signs around town Signs at Frances Andersen Center signs, posters sineage Snail mail Sr Ctr Newsletter staff contact store flyers street banners street banners Street signs The Beacon They have just sort of always been here through volunteering TV council meetings Tweeters birding email tweeters maillist volunteer activities volunteer work Walked in and introduced myself work at FAC Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 151 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan HowfrequentlyhaveyouvisitedthefollowingparksandfacilitiesinEdmondsover thepastyear(12months)?Other ArtWorks ArtWorks Artworks ArtWorks, Conference Center candy cane park Chase lake park City of Edmonds Park Civic playfield Community Garden Conference Center didn't mean to select this...whoops dog beach Dog off leash area Dog park Dog park dog park Dog Park Dog park Dog Park Dog park - problem now - people bring little kids but have no dog and then get angry when dogs approach kids. Have stopped going as often dog park - the port - for a walk Doggie Park Edmonds beach Edmonds Beach at low tide - running from Ferry Landing to Lynwood Sewer Plant Edmonds Beach Ranger Program Edmonds Community College for sports Edmonds Community College gym Edmonds dog park Edmonds Dog Park: 3-4 times per edmonds farmers market week Edmonds Fishing Pier Edmonds Fishing Pier, Beach Ranger Station Edmonds Ranger Station w/Touch Klayhaya swim and tennis club, Tank when open Harbor Square Athletic club library library lynnwood pool Marina Beach Park- for a field trip from Redmond Newer park across street from off leash dog park cemetary near Sherwood school Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 152 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan HowfrequentlyhaveyouvisitedthefollowingparksandfacilitiesinEdmondsover thepastyear(12months)?Other Off leash dog park, Boeing Park, other beaches and sometimes the SCC of leash dog park Port boardwalk Ranger Station at Olympic Beach! Shakespeare in the Park Southwest County Park (Lynndale); Sunday concerts (Edmonds) Sunset Boulevard, Olypic View Trails at Yost and Pine Ridge Park, Drive Lookout Marina Beach Off-leash area Walk regularly Yost Park, Pine Waterfront dog park Ridge, SW County Park with 2-3 friends Yost Park and Pine Ridge Park Yost Park Trails Trail System. Yost Park Trails Yost park trails, but too overgrown now. Yost Park, Hickman Park, Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other activities scheduled while I work Athletics using facility belong to a gym. busy lifestyle busy working in Seattle Busy! Can not take my dog with me to the parks CANNOT bring my dog, even on leash! Can't find open spaces to fly my kites that doesn't have trees all around blocking the wind classes and events are held during the day or too early in the evening for people who work! clean the restrooms in City Park for events Cost of activity Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 153 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other cost to much for what is offered difficult envisioning myself enjoying the park- maybe a photograph of an older couple having dinner at a picnic table could work! do not like crowds, only like the dog beach, love dogs, small children not so much Dog not allowed in several parks and facilities Dog park near marina is poorly maintained and not completely fenced dogs are not allowed Dogs in parks and train noise Dogs not allowed dogs not allowed Dogs not allowed except at beach where they get dirty Dogs not allowed!!! Dogs not allows in Parks Dogs not being allowed don't live in edmonds don't live in the city FAC too crowded few updated play facilities for grandchildren - a squirt park in the summer would be very welcome. Francis Anderson Center not open on Sundays. Yost Pool is just old. Weight facilities are outdated. Free shelters, tables, shade funds Hard to find a nice grassy place to sit for a while with a dog Hrs & costs for pickleball I am not allowed to walk my dog in many of our parks I am speaking about chase lake.. I go when I have the time I hike the mountains i just work in edmonds i live in snohomish Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 154 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other I like in Kirkland so I use my parks, etc. I live in Bothell I live in Seattle I think covered picnic areas near the ferries and more handicap parking I walk with leg braces. another bathroom easier access to the beach for handicap. Not have to try to get over big logs etc. I use nearby parks in MLT more often than Edmonds, and Edmonds has A LOT of competition when it comes to cultural events. They are more special occasion with so little free time, so that usually pulls us to Seattle - even going to EVT and Lynn which as much frequency as my own hometown. I work so much and it is in Everett I'm just starting to walk dog a long distance as he is recovered from an operation. I'm super busy but love to use the parks and recreation I can Involved with Boy Scouts just busy with family things Lack of dog friendly trails Lack of fields lack of good playground equipment lack of more walking paths lack of time lack of time Lack of time period Lack of time. Lack programs for children with special needs that other P&R Depts in other cities do have Leashed dogs aren't allowed in many parks. Just cause we have an off-leash doesn't mean we shouldn't allow leashed dogs in our other parks Live in a community with its own system that I frequent--closer to my home-- Use Edmonds facilities for my classroom field trips. live in another city live in Seattle Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 155 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other live out of area live out of town but love visiting Edmonds Live to far away looking for good walking trails that are accessible Many activities happen during the work week for younger kids, and I work. more festivals needed, more walking trails, more interactive all-ages events my dog is not allowed My families' schedule My plate is already pretty full Need a community garden need better fields (field turf) Needs to be more dog friendly new to area no dogs allowed No dogs allowed no dogs allowed No dogs allowed. Very unfriendly dog rules. Even unfriendly children rules at a park near our house. Children 12 year and older not allowed to play at the ball field. Sending a bad message to the community no dogs rule no kids at home, not yet a senior eliminates some of these, at earlier time in my life here i frequented the pool, playfields and playgrounds No parks or cultural activities in the East side of town, east of 84th, to easily/regularly get to. no pets allowed No Softball Fields No time no time No time No time between working and care giving. no time but interested Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 156 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other not as convenient not dog friendly Not enough dog friendly areas Not enough evening classes for working people Not enough time Not enough time in the day not open Off-leash dog park is too far away On summer weekends it can be hard to find parking for the Marina Beach off- leash area One time back in June, I was at Marina Beach Park with a friend visiting from out of town, and there were some kind of school picnic there with kids and their parents, and the kids were shooting waterguns everywhere. only have my granddaughter once a week to go to parks other interests (e.g., library) Parks do not offer facilities we are looking for Physical limitations Pool is too small/shaded/and not enough open swim hours Poorly maintained bathrooms Recently moved back to the area, and community transit is crappy on weekends. restriction no dogs allowed restrictions on dogs roads too rough to drive on So little places allow dogs Softball fields @ Meadowdale are no longer tournament quality Some options too much money. Sometimes we are very active walking to the parks and at other times our schedules are just too filled. Sports fields spouse disable and can't enjoy together Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 157 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other still working There are few to no trails in Edmonds other than Yost. Thinking going to Marina? Bracketts? Any of the parks? Not going to happen on a sunny weekend. Not relaxing! I would rather a quiet environment or at least feel I'm not on top of other people being crowded out when wanting to sit at a table or a comfy spot on the grass. time time Time Time time time constraints Time priorities Time when programs are available isn't convenient too busy Too busy Too busy Too far away too far away from Bothell Too far from where I live- Bothell :( too many dogs at waterfront Too much league play at local parks. too much work w/family up until now it was just my husband and I. Now that we have an infant, getting out for walks is important. In the years to come we will use all the Edmonds has to offer in regards to parks and running space! Usually not in Edmonds area because of school visit many areas often! Water activities and toddler playground equipment we travel to our 2nd home Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 158 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatkeepsyoufromvisiting9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parksandfacilitiesmoreoften?Other We would love to go to Yost Pool more often, but having to wait in line to swim for such short amounts of time is crazy, especially with small kids. Just open the pool to free swim for the whole day and let people come and go as they please. I would pay for a summer pass!!! weather weather weather, cold wonderful to have something like greenlake but smaller Work & other responsibilities Work fulltime & daughter is now a teenager. Work full-time so very busy schedule that limits my participation in extracurricular activities work in Edmonds, live in Ballard work long hours every day Would like more pickleball Yost needs more shelters and can use more parking on hot summer days! Yost Pool isn't heated year round PleasespecifywhatamenitiesarelackinginparksinEdmonds? A Good astrotruf field for softball A lot of the parks feel unkept, dirty and run down. art, nature trails, space where people can gather/sit and socialize Athletic fields and real toilets Bathrooms are dirty Bathrooms are often old, dirty or they just have honey buckets. Bathrooms missing at Marina Beach! Yost Park tennis courts are poorly maintained but gorgeous location to play at. Bathrooms need better clean-up and refills of soap and toillet paper, paper towels,etc. . Water fountains need to have colder water running through them and need to stay on longer. bathrooms, no out houses. Spray park Bigger Play areas and, needs more water things for summer. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 159 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan PleasespecifywhatamenitiesarelackinginparksinEdmonds? clean bathrooms Clean bathrooms on waterfront,none at Marina beach clean bathrooms, trails, ponds, even paths and playground equipment. Clean bathrooms. clean restrooms Clean restrooms and facilities to wash hands clean restrooms, water features in the Summer, also parks have too many school bus tours in the Summer Clean, well-kept restrooms! cleaner restrooms Covered bleachers and public restrooms at all sport fields. dog allowed areas Flush toilet at Marina Beach park, Hickman park Fully fenced, well maintained dog park Good bathrooms handicap facilities Hickman needs permanent bathrooms historical/educational items of interest I am specifically thinking of swim/water play areas in Edmonds. Yost is COLD and deep for little ones. It would be nice to have a better warm water swim option and/or spray park. I love going to the beach and bring my students but see above for more ideas. I truly believe Edmonds Civic playfield should be updated to not be so dusty and dirty, perhaps with turf and a new track/bike path. It would make events that showcase our community so much more pleasant (4th of July, Children's Circus, Taste of Edmonds). Also a walking/bike path weaving through Edmonds would be a great investment in our community!! It would be very nice to have bathrooms at Marina Beach Park. Lack of restrooms at some parks limits access for classroom field trips or getting to know you gatherings for classrooms. Lighted Tennis Courts, Year round pool Many events in Edmonds do not have restroom access Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 160 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan PleasespecifywhatamenitiesarelackinginparksinEdmonds? Many have older playground structures. I like to walk, so more trails and better sidewalks from home to park would help. More and cleaner restrooms. More parking space. More and/or better bathrooms (ex. Marina Beach) More picnic shelters/ basketball courts for all ages more restrooms by beach by dog park. more walking trails, workout stations, interactive all-ages events, more festivals and all-ages activities Most lack water fountains; those with them don't work for 3-4mo/year newer play structures and spray park no mtn bike or running trails frustrates me not a lot of space. not continuous park space Not enough age appropriate playground options for my toddler not enough bathrooms, not enough turf sports fields in Edmonds! Select and Premier soccer clubs would pay to use fields if you had more turf fields Not too many parks in our neck of the woods ORGANIZED AND MAINTAINED NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION AREAS IN EACH SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK outdated playgrounds, no sprayparks parking.lack of dog welcome picnic areas by the beach Picnic shelters Picnic shelters picnic tables, restrooms, good play equipment for children playground equipment, parking, covered areas PUBLIC flush toilets and handwashing public restrooms quality soccer fields with goals. restrooms Real bathrooms (Honey Buckets at Hickman? WTH?), youth activities. real restrooms at hickman park rest rooms Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 161 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan PleasespecifywhatamenitiesarelackinginparksinEdmonds? Restroom Restrooms restrooms Restrooms Restrooms restrooms restrooms culd be cleanero Restrooms that aren't hunny buckets restrooms, marked trails, restrooms, sheltered tables, benches Restrooms, toddler safe playgrounds safe/quality soccer fields small dog off leash park....at Elm street. Not with big dogs. Soccer fields are in terrible condition at most facilities need more turf fields. Some need restrooms. Some equipment is older and not as safe for my child. Splash pad/splash park spray park (I know this is in progress), Lack of Restrooms (I don't like my kids to use honey buckets because of their age) Swings for kids tennis courts covered The parks are just not as utilized or user/friendly as they need to be. Not very current and updated. tot lots, clean bathroom with diaper changing station trash cans Turf athletic fields Turf fields and lighted fields Turf football/soccer fields Turf Soccer Fileds that would bring in tons of families & keep Edmonds families on their home turf updated play structures, water park, restrooms Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 162 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan PleasespecifywhatamenitiesarelackinginparksinEdmonds? Way to show. Random police presents we only go to places with bathrooms Where are they?! Yost needs more shelters and can use more parking on hot summer days! You guys should also be advertising Quiet Heart Wildreness camps at Yost if you are going to charge those guys to use the park! Very disappointing that you're charging them to use Yost, considering they are a wonderful, community organization Yost Park needs better bathroom facility; more parking during the summer months You do not communicate nor do you ask what we want Whatactivitiesdoyoutypicallyparticipateinwhenyouvisit9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks? Other Art Art Class babysitting grandkids beach clean-ups, displays beach walking and exploring bring Beach/Sand play food with family. Beaches being around water bird watching birding bring grandchildren to parks classes classroom visit to the tide pools Coach youth soccer enjoying sitting at the beach Enjoying the outdoorw entertaining grand children Farmer's Market Fishing/Crabbing/Touch Tank Grandchildren Playdates, picnics Ranger Station jog jogging Just enjoying Nature and relaxing. Just to be outside kid activities kids playing kids playing Kite flying like to hike log hopping, ice cream cone eating meditation meet friend(s) to chat Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 163 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatactivitiesdoyoutypicallyparticipateinwhenyouvisit9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks? Other None Petanque photography photography pickel ball at Francis Anderson Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball and classes picnic with husband playground with my granddaughter Playing w/grandchildren Ranger Station touch tank relaxation Relaxing Relaxing rollerblading school field trips Scuba senior center activities because i sitting work here i think edmonds is a great town i think it is very safe Softball Sr Ctr Activities & Volunteer Work Taking grandchildren tennis Tennis Tide Pool Field Trip Touch tank and FEL meetings at Trail running Francis Anderson Center Unfortunately, dogs only allowed volunteering in the dog park watch team / individual sports (but Watching grandkids not as a participant of the sport) Watching grandson watching my kids play. watching our child in sports We come to Yost because of Quiet Heart camps--they are the best thing about the park Write on the sound conference Whatactivitieswouldyoumostliketoseemoreofin9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks,recreation andopenspacesystem?(Note:activitiescanbesupportedbyprograms,classesor facilities)(Selectyourtop2)Other all of the above accessibility Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 164 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatactivitieswouldyoumostliketoseemoreofin9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks,recreation andopenspacesystem?(Note:activitiescanbesupportedbyprograms,classesor facilities)(Selectyourtop2)Other Astronomy, dog programs beach cleaning better access to beaches bike trials park or park with these features community gardens Community Gardens conservation of natural Cultural resources,sustainability diverse cultural expiriences Edible Book Fest Edmond NEEDS an indoor Edmonds has enough activities. swimming facility. Lynnwood, MLT Parking at Meadowdale is limited. and Shoreline have one. Why not Edmonds? Bond levy needed! Make it happen Sherri Fully Fenced Dog park with grass. Good Soccer Fields/Turf Great walking trails Guided beach walks happy with what's there hiking trails historical exhibits I don't think it's the tax payers responsibility to fund most of these activities I think they are already good I'm okay with the current programs Indoor Pool Indoor swimming pool it is fine the way it is keep what we have Kite events Large gym facilities & turf softball complexes for large tournaments, to bring sports tourism to the area. long boarding more awareness/publicity of what is happening more interesting park facilities for More open spaces linked together kids in bigger areas, very few places for long walks. e.g. linking waterfront walking in continuous line instead of interruptions by condos. Nature conservation No additions needed Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 165 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatactivitieswouldyoumostliketoseemoreofin9ķƒƚƓķƭ͸parks,recreation andopenspacesystem?(Note:activitiescanbesupportedbyprograms,classesor facilities)(Selectyourtop2)Other none None none None None; they are adequate None--plenty of parks and activities Not sure Not sure that anything is lacking since I don't currently seek out something that isn't provided! Nothing Nothing more off-leash opportunities would be outdoor pickleball courts and nice better indoor courts overnight tent camping pickleball Pickleball, disc golf Place to longboard rent out game equipment from spray park Anderson Center: croquet, badminton, volleyball, horseshoes spray park sprinkler park tennis tennis courts Touch Tank open all Year Turf Soccer fields Turf soccer fields upgraded outdoor tennis walking/kid friendly hiking trails water spray park We could really use a kayak/canoe year round pool lauch area Yost Pool is poorly run and you should be able to drink and scheduled. It is not a pleasure to smoke in parks without scorn visit. You should bring in real sand for You're doing Great!! ;D the beaches and install a real beach volleyball court Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 166 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Inyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsorservicesforparksand recreationonthefollowinglist?(Selectyourtop3)Other add a tennis court or two. I only know of the ones downtown edmonds at boys and girls club Add bathrooms to waterfront and other parks add more naturaists add more pickleball courts allow dogs in more parks allow more dog access better signs Better softball fields, basketball courts better streets Bigger better skate park Build a new senior center/community center build or maintain tennis courts build spray park Can't think of anything Close Dog Poop Park at 7th Ave. S & Elm St. Cut down Alder trees restoring views to dozens of properties and tax accordingly. Sell the land for SFH development. Use proceeds for other viable parks. Community garden comparability of parks as there are none on the Eastside of town. Let's be fair with the tax funded park building and maintenance. connect the waterfront walkway past the Breakwater condo Continue to support and maintain and/ or update Yost pool Create community park at Civic Field Create more dog friendly parks/areas Dedicate the smaller parks for family and leisure use. (Not for league play or dogs.) develop a meaningful park on the east side of town available to residents year around. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 167 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Inyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsorservicesforparksand recreationonthefollowinglist?(Selectyourtop3)Other Develop new parks in those areas without a park so that park becomes local and useable Dog parks with or without leashes. Dog parks! Don't Know. employee attitudes enforce rules re dogs enforcement of the Dogs Not Allowed in parks field turf or nice grass fields needed find a way to make existing trail systems safer to use by the individual user Free or low cost picnic shelter or tables I don't really know the needs of Edmonds' parks I think things are fine as they are. I want enforcement of the on leash dogs requirement in Yost Park. I'd rank this as my top priority: Stop using Roundup and other dangerous chemicals -- there are better and safer ways to control weeds and pests! (Vinegar, for example.) Improve common routes to parks so they are safer for biking improve parking at YostPooll improve roads to parks Improve Waterfront Activites Existing (touch tank ranger stn) Incorporate Esperance and fix up Esperance park! Indoor pool only Just maintain Keep Yost Pool open Let everyone know where the existing facilities are now through maps or mailers. Maintain and/or the existing abd beautiful Yost Park/Pool Maintain or shrink current services Maintain what's there Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 168 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Inyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsorservicesforparksand recreationonthefollowinglist?(Selectyourtop3)Other maintain Yost Pool Maintenance Make more parks dog-friendly marsh land restoration more dog accessible parks More dog areas more dog friendly More dogs allowed in parks More in area #3 - everything is downtown right now more natural areas more off leash dog parks More Outdoor Movies more parking at both waterfront parks more parks that allow dogs, not nessecarily off-leash more places for dogs more tennis courts More watershed protection and cleanup More writing programs Multi-cultural education Need More Sidewalks!!!! New dog park none, not a good use of my tax dollars None, they are just fine. Do not raise my taxes. overnight tent camping parking parking Perhaps replacing Sr Ctr with a community recreation ctr including senior activities pickleball,disc golf Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 169 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Inyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsorservicesforparksand recreationonthefollowinglist?(Selectyourtop3)Other plant some trees Promote available activities and facilities Protect offleash dog park Provide a better dog park that is safer for the dogs and well maintained Provide an area in addition to Marina Beach where dogs could be off leash (possibly with trails or a big field to play in) Provide greater in-park trail systems for biking provide more parking Provide more support and public info about cultural activities/performances at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Public Restrooms NOT portapotties publicize activities Reduce cost of shelter rental repair Yost pool Safe, easy, adequate parking safety on trails Safety patrols Safety/security safety/security small dog off leash park, please! south city skate park spray park support community groups that are enriching our community. tennis The front of the building does not match the back of the building at all!! Poor architecture. The front should be more in line with the original old architecture. The front building looks cheesy! The park in my area has been closed all summer due to the mismanagement of the Renovation there. the parks are fine and the servicea are great Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 170 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Inyouropinion,whatarethehighestpriorityprojectsorservicesforparksand recreationonthefollowinglist?(Selectyourtop3)Other Turf Soccer fields and better grass Soccer fields Update Yost Pool upgade only FAC Upgrade Civic with a turf field upgrade Yost Pool (keep existing location) upgrade/maintain existing yost pool facility We have enough parks! We can't afford more! More parks mean less tax revenues. Would like to see more outdoor movies at Frances Anderson - this is a terrific opportunity for family and friends to come together and enjoy "community" which is what Edmonds is really all about. Would love to see Meadowdale Turfed !!! Yost Park trails are unclear and hard to find. WhyŷğǝĻƓ͸ƷyouparticipatedinCityrecreationprograms?(Selectyourtop2reasons) Other class times do not fit my hours Classes always cancelled get too busy with other things Hard of Hearing health health issues I am attending other facilities downtown Edmonds I am too old! I do not do team sports I don't like groups very much and there are no programs offered which interest me i dont live in edmonds I go to Harbor Square. i'm not that old or young I'm still working full time Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 171 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan WhyŷğǝĻƓ͸ƷyouparticipatedinCityrecreationprograms?(Selectyourtop2reasons) Other Just moved here just moved here from shoreline area Just moved to area live in Ballard moved recently to Edmonds not interested Not physically able to at this time Nothing for my age group...it is either families or seniors,..nothing in between....younger empty nesters parking Physical limitations Prefer independent recreation prefer solitary activities prefer to swim recently moved to the area recovering from a foot injury restricted by illness shy time constraints Too Busy we should not offer What types of recreation programs, classes or activities have you participated in over the past two years? (Select all that apply) Other 4th July fun run and parade activities through daycare art festival Arts Festival Arts Festival ballroom dancing Beach Camp Beginning Fishing Boy Scouts classes classes for my children concert in park Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 172 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What types of recreation programs, classes or activities have you participated in over the past two years? (Select all that apply) Other Dog Beach dog obedience classes Dog Park dog training Edmonds Art Festival Edmonds Arts Festival Edmonds Beach Docent Fall birding festival Fitness at facility outside Edmonds Folk dancing Fun Factory fun factory gardening at Senior Center Gymnastics gymnastics Halloween Howl at dog beach, I made quilt for fundraiser I have been very busy with my I have not particpated but am daughter who is high school senior aware of the programs and hope to this year in participate in the future Individual use... kid programs Kids classes kids gymastics Kitchen Tour Like I indicated above, Quiet Heart is what brings us to Edmonds parks live music meetings none none None None none. OBT one of the directors for the Other Youth Activites Edmonds Arts Festival 2013, did artist studio tour 2 and 3 years ago Petanque Pickle ball at Anderson center and the dog park programs for under 7 yr Puget Sound Bird Fest rented picnic shelter for high SCA Program school reunion Seal Sitter Swimming tennis Walking Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 173 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What types of recreation programs, classes or activities have you participated in over the past two years? (Select all that apply) Other walking trails with dog Write on Sound Writing programs Pleasespecifywhatspecialeventsyouhaveattended. 2 outdoor concerts 4th of July run Art Walks 4th of july walk and parade, art festival, taste of edmonds, 4th concerts outdoors, car show of july Art Festival; Farmer's Market Art Summit Arts Festival Taste of Edmonds Car Arts Festival, Taste of Edmonds Show Arts Festival, Waterfront Festival, Arts Festival, Waterfront Rick Steves Festival,tree lighting Attended all the festivals Edmonds Band Concerts (Sousa Sedentary offers; participated in the 4th of Band), Plays July Parade with our church; attended the fireworks display! Bird Fest Bird Fest Concerts in Park Art Fair bird fest, arts festival, concerts in Bird Fest, Edmonds arts festival the park Bird festival bird festival Birdfest Birdfest, watershed fair, waterfront fair concerts Concerts in the Park Conquer the Hill 5K and the Conquer the Hill run Health and Wellness Expo 2013 Yoga classes Dog training Edmond arts festival,waterfront festival, days of Edmonds.indoor Edmonds Art Festival Edmonds Art Festival Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 174 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Pleasespecifywhatspecialeventsyouhaveattended. Edmonds Art Festival and Taste of Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds in Edmonds Bloom, sales at Francis Anderson Center including Sculptors Workshop, art events at Artworks, Art Walk, Edmonds Summer Market, events at the Edmonds Conference Edmonds Car Show Art Festival Edmonds Center for the Arts and Fourth of July events Various at concerts in the City Park Senior Center Edmonds Center for the Arts; Artist Edmonds Festival and night classes Home Tours; Garden Tours; Pickleball; concerts in the parks, etc. Edmonds Night Out Arts Festival Edmonds Night Out, Moonlight Beach Walks, music festivals, Back Yard Wildlife presentations Edmonds Waterfront festival, A Edmonds WRiters Conference Taste of Edmonds, Trick or Treat Street, Fourth of July Parade, etc. Events at the Deer Crk Fish Everything having to do with the Hatchery on birds and native plans Arts Festival Artwalk Artists in Action at the Port Art Summit Studio Tour Art Splash PLAS ECA Edmonds in Bloom Festivals festivals Fund raiser for ECA (Kitchen Tour), Green Stage Free music Art Walk Benefit for the EAFF Halloween downtown, Christmas July 4 parade, Taste of Edmonds tree lighting, 4th of July parade and fireworks,vintage car show, farmers' market, Arts Summit, Birdfest July 4th, Halloween, Christmas music at the beach/parks/etc Tree Lighting, Taste of Edmonds and other Chamber events. Music in the parks Out door movie nights. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 175 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Pleasespecifywhatspecialeventsyouhaveattended. Outdoor movie night Outdoor movies at Frances Anderson, Arts Festival, Farmers market outside music venues Petanque and Petanque tournaments Thursday Art Walk Arts Festival - Father's day Jazz Festival Birding weekend Puget Sound Bird Fest Ranger walk, Midnight beach adventure, sand castle contest, bird fest Rotary summer festival; Art festival Shakespeare in the Park and Music in the Park Taste of Edmonds (1st time!), tree- Taste of Edmonds and the lighting ceremony, political events Edmonds Art Festival held in Edmonds (senior center, Rick Steves' place, etc). Taste of Edmonds Art Festival 4th Taste of Edmonds Wednesdays of July parades Farmers Market Taste of Edmonds, Waterfront Taste of Edmonds, Waterfront Festival, 4th of July Fireworks Festival, Edmonds Art Festival Taste of Edmonds--Really needs to Turtle time, Easter egg hunt, frog be updated Edmonds Arts Festival frolic, gingerbread house building, Art Works Events Edmonds Center Kindermusic, ukulele for the Arts Events Library Events Write on the Sound Edmonds Youth and Tween activities: Birdfest Birthday Parties, Skateboarding Camp, Dance Classes, Cooking Classes Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? a classical music presentation a low cost yoga class for over 55 A Type-In (typewriter event) A year-round pool with excellent lap swimming times and facilities abything supporting the arts or activites and play equipment for fitness physically/emotionally challenged kids activities for teens Activities for teens Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 176 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? Adequate softball fields adult arts programs...painting, sculpture adult crafts Adult dance classes, ballet, jazz, and modern dance. adult fitness/pilates Adult tennis Affordable music instruction for Afternoon kid programs, roughly 1- kids (piano /guitar) 4pm, for kids ages 3-6. American Mah Jongg An outdoor/indoor pool open year round An year round Aquatics program! another pool Any calligraphy class Anything for Preschool/Kindergarten age Aquatic programs in a new large Aquatics pool Archery archery or lacrosse sports area history art classes Art classes Art classes for adults offered in the evenings art education art for teens Art History Classes/ Bird watching artist fair/market classes/speakers arts and culture arts and culture presentations or events Astronomy Authors discussing their books in a larger venue than the bookstore or an all day Book Fair with various authors participating, as well as the bookstore, publishers, etc. baby swim lessons ballet basketry class Beach combing beach education Beach Ranger Program Beach Ranger Program Beach walk Beginning yoga Better and more classes/activities for young children (age 2-7) Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 177 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? Better dog parks. better instructors for kids programs Better Soccer fields Bicycling Bike safety Bike Trail along Olympic View Drive bird festival bird festival Bird watching Bird watching/photo/sketching Birdwatching boot camp calligraphy canine agility Can't think of anything casual singing ceramics Children's Jazz class children's martial arts Children's Theatre Class on canning foods Class on domestic solar hot water systems Classes focused more on Classic and Traditional Popular environmental conservation Music (Not Rock!!!) Classical and popular music (not Clean up the women's locker room rock, hip-hop, or rap) at Yost Pool. It is disgusting. Coastal habitat community garden preservation/restoration Community gardens Community solar electricity programs community volleyball computer classes continuation of Beach Ranger CONTINUE basketball programs in Program general Continue the Summer Music Convenient yoga class Series in Edmonds Park cooking cooking classes Cooking Classes for teens Cooking, urban farming Cooking. Classes Coordinated adult rec league sports Crossfit Culinary Arts Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 178 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? Cultural Arts Current programs are adequate. You don't need more programs or funding at this time. Dance and exercise classes that Dance classes in the park are for Tweens /teens and parents dance for adults and hip-hop for Dances teens development of better bike Different levels of yoga w-different lanes/paths throughout the city teachers. The one I took before with clear signnage seemed like it was for people who can't get around. The teacher was weird. Rating for variety & availability is between satisfactory & not very good. Could be more consistent. dog agility or dog socialization Dog agility or obedience class or area dog obedience training at Dog walking intermediate level Don't have time at present to Don't know participate don't know Drop in dance classes for adults drop in yoga drop-in volleyball games Drumming early morning fitness classes for working adults ECA Book-It Theater Camp Edible Book Fest Edible Book Festival edmonds history tours Education environmental education classes Equestrian Evening Tennis, Year round swimming Evening Writing Classes/Speakers expand classical music in the parks Extended opening hours Olympic family events Beach Visitor Station Family Hiking feldenchrist classes film making fishing Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 179 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? fishing rod building Fitness fitness and wellness programs Fitness classes other than yoga or zumba Fitness opportunities for kids Fitness, Wellness Fix the track Fly fishing fly Fishing foreign language free swim lessons for kids Free water aerobics Free yoga/thai Chi in the park Fun runs Fun ways for children to control geocaching weight Geologic history of the Edmonds glass work class area (recources) guided beach walks Guided hiking with young kids gymnastics and soccer Hand drumming hands on classes have no idea Hiking hiking home landscaping Home self how-to's/improvement How to get together to help How to play the harmonica seniors with yard work painting their home How to take good care of our How to use the latest technology yards. classes. hula dancing for seniors as is I cannot think of a class I would be offered in Everett interested in I do not know I enjoy ECA, WOTS and Concerts in the Park I have no suggestions at this time. I just really can't think of one I nice pool in a park like setting a I would appreciate more art related place for people to watch fire classes. works...edmonds performing art center added to that. I would like to see programs at all I would love to see a class in art the major parks, not just Frances journalling Anderson and Central Park. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 180 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? I'd like to see the Yost trails made in door swimiming at yost pool.. more apparent, including the year round connection to Pine Ridge Park. Indoor Court activity (Badmitton, indoor pool Table Tennis, Basketball, Vollyball, etc indoor pool indoor pool Indoor Pool indoor pool/splash park Indoor Swim and Arobics indoor swimming Indoor swimming Indoor swimming indoor swimming facilities Indoor swimming facility - I love to swim, but realize this is a costly project Indoor swimming pool informal walking fitness group outside of work day Informational beach walks interesting things for 12-15 year- olds International folk dancing Interpreted Park Walks Introduce to explore other culture introductory sailing classes jazz music classes Jazzercize Kayak / paddling lessons kayak lessons kayak or paddle boarding rentals Kayaking kayaking kayaking kayaking Kayaking Kayaking and canoeing Kayaking instruction and excursions kayaking programs Keep Yost pool open for the community. kids play time Kids pottery Knitting and crocheting Kyaking Landscaping, as originally Language classes promised by Mayor Haakenson's admin for the skateboard park Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 181 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? Language course learn ins and outs of quicken and other computer classes for novices learn to sew/hem classes less programs more/better parks light weight inexpensive kayak literary criticism rental Live music at waterfront parks live music in the parks local chefs Local hikes local organized walking group Lower cost sports teams, SnoKing charges way too much. mah jong Manners classes for children metal shop Modern dance and jazz for middle aged women modern/Improv. Dance or NIA more activites during early evenings More affordable elementary age More art classes for adults programs More art painting more art programs more attention paid to venues for more baby classes writers activities more beach activities and take More beach adventures. advantage of that. There are lots of pools to swin in and hikes, parks school fields, but I like to go to the water and beaches More Beach ranger programs More birdwatching walks, trips, etc. more children's performing arts more classes for children under 5 opportunities (classes, performances, etc.) more computer classes More environmental awareness to youth like the SCA program Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 182 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? More Fine Art in Edmonds, and More for smaller children (under the city of Edmonds showing up in age 3) the Art In America city issue that comes out once a year. Other Washington state cities listed, Edmonds not there. Edmonds needs to promote more Fine Art. More free or low cost yoga/tai more indoor courts for pickleball chi/senior fittness classes more Joanne Stromme yoga more kayaking more kids activities during school more low cost or free meeting closure days and summer spaces More music & arts more nature classes for kids more nature study during the More outdoor movies!!! We weekday brought our church youth group to one of the movies and it was terrific! more painting classes, foreign More pickleball language class(spanish) More Pilates More Pirate Camp! More places for dog walking More special interest classes more sports activity during winter More trails to run on! months More variety in youth dance more visual art programs classes besides ballet and hip hop More weekend options or later more yoga - late afternoon instead evening programs for working of evening parents. More yoga classes More youth and tween classes. Mountain bike trails music by Edmonds kids in Hickman Park Music class for kids music class guitar Music lessons (piano/strings) naturalist events Nature appreciation - wildlife nature conservation identification and information Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 183 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? nature conservation classes nature education Nature hikes, bird identification nature observation Nature observation nature walks Neighborhood group reservations Nia dance of park shelters without paying a fee no additional programs needed No opinion, sorry No preference; I would just like to not sure see them better publicized not sure not sure we need more programs. Programs seem to cover the important stuff nothing more Off leash dog parks or parks where dogs are allowed on leash Offer more adult fitness programs. Oil painting The classes I've taken the instructors were very nice and friendly, but not really experts. They offered no feedback to clients obviously doing the exercises wrong. oppotuinites for swim lessons and Organized bike rides team continued for all children at Yost Out door fitness equipment along outdoor awareness activity for a walking trail along the waterfront young children -especially in the summer and between school breaks Outdoor bootcamp class Outdoor pickleball Outdoor recreation outdoor yoga overnight tent camping for hikers Paddleboarding and bicyclists on a limited basis during 3 seasons only. painting painting classes pastel art. Pickleball Pickleball pickleball Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 184 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? pickleball Pilates/Yoga mix offered both days and evenings Planned hiking trips plays, music Please continue the wonderful Please maintain/improve yost pool beach ranger programs! forever!! Pool access throughout the year pottery Pottery preschool programs Print Making Programs that strengthen/highlight/promote our unique waterfront Provide child care for mothers Racquetball-leagues, classes, who enroll in a class at Francis tournaments Anderson Center. That services was provided at the Green Lake Community Center (Seattle) when my friends and I took aerobic and Jazzersize decades ago. Ranger Station Docent Program recreation for families with for Touch Tank only so may children with Autism remain open all year 5 days a week for Public regular drop-in tai chi in local park rock climbing Safe bike routes that even youth Sailing classes and clubs for all kids can use along with adults. ages. Similar to Sandpoint's program. self defense class or CPR class Senior events for families with elderly folks that need to get out senior exercise Senior fitness Senior fitness in a well equipped Senior volunteer opportunities facility Sewing for moms and kids Shakespeare in The Park in Edmonds Skateboard camp (like the Skateboarding oportunites successful YMCA Muk one) softball Softball clinic for hitting Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 185 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? softball fields in Edmonds we can Something for people and their use instead of having to play at dogs Meadowdale Something related to gardening, sport intermurals such as small space gardening. Squash and pickle ball courts Stained Glass stand up paddle boarding for step aerobics adults step aerobics in evening or on Sumi-e (Japanese sumi ink) weekends painting by professional teacher. summer day camps for people summer program for special needs with special needs-children & teens. adults both (separate) Support of the arts Sustainable living on a budget sustainable living, canning/food swim lessons preserving, gardening Swim lessons for toddlers swimming Swimming Swimming classes at night times for parents who need that. swimming pool swimming programs Swimming year round Swimming, SCUBA Tai Chi tai chi, inexpensive or free Teaching people how to Technology-based classes for kids appropriately interact with dogs & adults and teaching dog owners how to socialize and train their pups to help them become good citizens. Teen center tennis tennis and outdoor covered areas tennis, beyond a beginning class for sports-tennis the program offering is just fine The return of the volleyball skills class Theatre classes toddler activities (not expensive) touch rugby trails and marsh access Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 186 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? training classes for dogs. Tree clearance trips TRX Turf lighted soccer fields w/ a real Ultimate Frisbee track! vocal music Volleyball Volleyball; mom and me swim Walking classes for those with infants walking clubs walking for fitness Walks, gentle hikes Water aerobics water aerobics for those who work Water Polo during the day We do indoor swimming in We have plenty. How do we afford Lynnwood only because it's not more? available in Edmonds. Wellness focused on seniors, a Wellness Program for Divorced program that could travel to senior people centers and/or be attended by those who can drive. Whatever gets the highest workshops on protecting the attendance eniroment world class soccer fields. Snoking Writing groups and FC Edmonds brings a lot to the community. If we had better fields, we could offer tournaments that would bring income to the area. Just went to a tournament in Snohomish that had over 5,000 kids. That has to bring a lot of money into the community. year round at yost pool year round hiking program and volunteer trail maintenance year round swimming programs Year-round aquatic facility activities Year-round swim lessons Year-round swimming year-round swimming Yoga yoga Yoga at night Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 187 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Whatistheoneprogram,activityorclassyouwouldmostliketoseeoffered? Yoga classes Yoga or arobics and weights yoga, from gentle to advanced yoga, ukulele You are doing great things!! Youth ages 10+ Youth golf lessons Youth gymnastics youth singing/choir program youth tennis youth volleyball Zumba Zumba ZUMBA Zumba Please specify what other cultural activities you have participated in. I attend EPIC the writers group now held at the public library. I attend every meeting and some of the workshops. The area of writers needs, need much more attention here in Edmonds. I hope you will factor that in to your survey here. Cycling, Strategic Action Plan, Cultural Director of Edmonds Sons of Norway, take several CRI classes per semester, taught cultural classes in Bothell, docent for Nordic Heritage Museum and go to schools, senior ctrs, etc. to talk about Scandinavian culture. Performance dancer with Leif Erikson Leikarringen, attended two dance camps, presented several programs on Viking sites I've visited. Volunteer work for police guild edmonds night out and other associations Boy Scouts, Troop 300, at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Edmonds Edmonds in Bloom - gardening Edmonds Mural Society Buying art and other from local galleries, stores, and market you should be able to answer with yes, in Edmonds & Yes, outside of Edmonds, because most people do both! sno-King International folk Dancers, twice a week. In lYnnwood. Stone carving Your Arts Festival (and the Food Festival) are very low end. More like small rural county fairs. All of these activities outside Edmonds as well as in Edmonds. Would not let me answer the "both" option. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 188 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Please specify what other cultural activities you have participated in. Weavers Guild Quilters Anonymous Writing Programs My son attends Quiet Heart, Summer in the Woods program all summer which takes place in Yost Park Choirs - secular and church, outside of Edmonds. Educational trips e.g. Gates Foundation, Seattle Times, etc by outside program Attended children's school jazz/music performances. Farmers Market Art Walks What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? 2D silk paintings and wearables 3-D abstract art with my children Acrylic Painting Acrylic paints. Acrylics artist acting writing All media Architecture and Urban Design Art journalling, acryllic painting, jewelry making basketry, painting, drawing, Baskets, photography printmaking, knitting, photography Beading block printing water color painting quilting Book and Paper Arts cake decorating Calligraphic Art Handmade Books calligraphy Calligraphy Calligraphy, painting, sculpture, drawing carving--jewelry making Celtic Music Maritime Music Music to uplift the spirit Ceramic Art ceramic painting, clay sculpture, music (vocal, wind instrumental) Ceramic, hoot, rock, steel, bronze ceramics ceramics ceramics choral singing, quilting Chorale singing Classical Guitarist Classical music (Cascade Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 189 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? Symphony) Clay and sketches Clay, acrylic paint Collage, painting, writing Comics, figure drawings Costume construction Costume design for theater at my daughter's high school, not in edmonds. Crafting and assembly of fly- crafting with nature fishing rods and trout flies, especially for the Boy Scouts crafts, sewing Crafts, watercolors Curator Abstract contemporary Dabble in wax painting, charcoal drawing Dance Digital (graphic design/typography/photography), mixed-media, altered/recycled art, and a variety of mediums with working with children. digital illustration Draw, paint drawing Drawing drawing drawing Drawing, jewelry, photography, drawing, sketching, with graphite gardening or pen and ink Drawing, writing Drawing/sketching, painting, stained glass Drawings. experimental fiber arts Fiber Fiber art fiber arts fiber arts, and collage Fiber crafts Fused glass garden crafts Garden design Gardening Knitting Quilting Glass Graphic Arts Graphic Design Graphic design and acrylic Graphic design and photography painting. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 190 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? graphic designer hard shell gourd artist. Member of the WA State Gourd Society. Tap Dance 2x a week. Book group Hardanger embroidery, Harp Norwegian rosemaling I am a writer I have published a few short stories and poems, but am still finishing THE next great American novel... while also wrapping up an abysmal career in music. I like a little bit of everything. I make handmade card, I Haven't chosen one particular art knit,crochet, form. photography,scrapbooking Cooking,Baking I make one of a kind hand made Illustration Mixed media Altered books. art/books I'm teach dance to all ages, improvisional theatre, play guitar primarily creative dance and ballet but also modern, jazz and tap dance. I also run the dance and fitness department at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion. Installation/Sculpture jewelry jewelry Jewelry jewelry making jewelry making jewelry making jewelry making and writing Jewelry, art projects for kids jewelry, bead work jewelry, candle decorating, jewelry, leather, lapidary, bonsai dancing Knit, Crochet, make quilts to give knitting, cooking away to the needy, embroyder, knitting, spinning, weaving knitting,painting Landscape design landscape oil painting leather mask making (mardi gras Lindy Hop Dance theater (actor style) and tech assistant) Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 191 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? Literature metal works & jewelry metal/wood/glass sculptures mixed media Mixed Media and Fiber Art Mixed Media collage paintings Mixed Media, collage and paint. Mixed media, jewelry and sculpture. Model Ship Building Multi-media art i.e. oil painting, mixed media (acrylic and papers), drawing, watercolor. Music Music music music Music - Guitar, Pen/Pencil Music - member of Cascade Sketches, Graphic Design, Symphony Photography music - piano handwork music (piano) poetry Music, film music,painting Music/Choral conductor - singer Musician Needle arts Nonfiction writing--I write and teach oil painting and knitting oil pastels drawing making things with kids. paint, draw, sew, crafts paint, fabric. paint, stain glass step stones, Painted gourds crafts, misc. Painter Painter Painter and stained glass artist Painting painting Painting painting Painting painting painting painting - oil, acrylic, watercolor painting (oils and watercolor) sculpting Painting and drawing Painting and multimedia collage. Like to try different artistic disciplines. Am a graphic designer Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 192 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? by trade. painting and pottery Painting and sculpture Painting photography painting print making Painting, ceramics painting, crafts, etc. painting, create decorative painting, drawing sculpture pillows Painting, drawing, photography Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media (2D art) painting, printmaking, furniture painting, sculpting design painting, sewing, jewelry, painting, sketching, drawing for my photography,art using paper as website media, landscape design. painting, wood working painting,drawing, graphic design painting/acrylics painting/drawing/textiles Paper and fabric crafts. Paper art scrapbooking card making collage Paper mache, sculpture, Pastel and oil painting photography Pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel Performing Arts studies & portraits performing musician, and Photo painting and drawing Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography Photography photography Photography Photography photography Photography Photography photography Photography Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 193 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? Photography Photography Photography photography Photography Photography and folk art sculpture Photography and Watercolor photography painting Photography Retired from photography stained glass Edmonds Driftwood Playersafter +20 years - Scenic & costume Design,Board of Trustees Photography Writing photography writing photography, building items with Photography, Crafts, Woodworking wood. photography, drawing photography, drawing, writing martial arts photography, garden, Photography, jewelry, collage needlework, caning Photography, Literary Arts Photography, painting, knitting (Writing) as Board Member of EPIC photography, painting, print photography, watercolor, oils making Photography, Webdesign, player in Cascade Symphony experimental, communal, public Orchestra Poetry, book-making Poetry/Writing Dance 2 dimensional portrait sketches posters, children's art Pottery pottery pottery Pottery and ceramic sculpture Print Making - monoprinting Printmaking, painting Wood Carving Sculpture - wood, glass, metal Glass casting printmaking, painting, metal, fiber Printmaking, pastels, weaving Professional Oil Painter, display Professional visual artist working in at Cole Gallery collage, sculpture, acrylic painting and three dimentional box Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 194 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? constructions for about 40 years Quilt= Fiber Arts quilting Quilts Watercolor Residential garden design Scrapbooking family memories. Scrapbooks and cards Sculpting & drawing. sculptural art Sculpture sculpture Sculpture Sculpture, poetry Sidewalk chalk with grand Singer: musical performance children Sketching Sketching, painting, photography Sketching/Drawing Split Cane Bamboo Fly Rod design, construction, instruction Stand-up comedy Structural art pieces. teach art esd Teach Travel Journaling and watercolor painting, give talks on travel Journaling textile/quilting Textiles and whatever way the spirit moves me Theater. Public theatre expression/inspiration. Circus arts. Theatre Things involving fabrics-sewing, embroidery, crafts, etc. This is a really long survey by the Undersea Photography way. Drawing, painting, garden landscape, sculpting, photography. We do not come to Edmonds for art, we come for nature classes. But all communities can use more arts programs - but aside from arts, Edmonds should support organizations that enrich the community and lives of the children and adults. Urban Design Various paper projects. Member of theatre performance selection Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 195 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan What art form(s) or artistic discipline(s)? board. Visual arts - drawing, painting water color water color painting water color painting water color, acrylic watercolor Watercolor and love to do flower Watercolor Multimedia pots watercolor painting watercolor painting watercolor painting yoga Watercolor painting, graphic design horticultural arts ed. Watercolor paintings watercolor, drawing, collage Watercolor, Wildlife Photography watercolor/batik/acrylic/oil/pottery Weaving Whatever I am inspired to create. wood Wood carvings Wood crafts. Wood turning and Jewelry. woodworking and brewing Write, paint Writer Writer (poet) Writier writing Writing writing writing writing Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing - fiction and poetry Writing and photography writing and publishing Writing novels, nature photography Writing, Music, Drawing writing, sketching, water color, photography Writing, Wedding Photography Written work, illustration, photography, poetry. Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? To my mind, the most pressing item to fully fund is the overlay of streets in the City of Edmonds. They are in extremely poor condition; and the longer it takes Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 196 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? to overlay them, the more it will cost. Until a street overlay program is fully funded and in place, I will not support incurring any new taxes for the existing parks or purchase of any land for more parks. Carrie Hite is doing a GREAT job! you have plenty of parks... take care of our streets! I think the highest priority should be the acquisition of new open space to preserve and protect our stream corridors and their connection to Puget Sound. Yost park trails need to be better maintained and promoted for family nature time. Educational signage and permanent trail map installed Wish the city had an indoor pool so it's awesome aquatics program could continue year round. And a spray park so we don't have to travel to visit one. We need to focus on basic infrastructure first and then move on more cultural and recreational funding. The City desperately needs to re-align its fundamental funding priorities. You cannot build a castle on a failing foundation. First things must come first. We would like to be able to enjoy the parks with our dog. I know there are irresponsible pet owners out there but we are not one of them. It is really a shame that Lynnwood has such a nice rec facility and living in Edmonds we have to pay more to use like the pool in Lynnwood or MountLake Terrace. Even in the summer because Yost pool is too cold for families with young children. I think it's terrible that dogs are no longer allowed at the summer market because of one minor almost-incident. Keeping dogs out of most of the parks and public events penalizes good dog owners because the actions of a few. I've not shopped the market much this year, because I have to leave my puppy at home and I'd rather spend time with him on sunny Saturdays! Small markets like ours are excellent places for dogs to learn how to behave in public (if they have good owners who know how to train them, of course) and also excellent places for children to learn how to interact properly with dogs and not be afraid of them. Everyone wins. I did not respond to the above "tax" question, as I believe we are not yet financially stable enough to add more burden. I realize that everything we wish for cannot magically appear but at the moment money is still tight. There is an exercise activity that has become popular in Shoreline at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park that would fit wonderfully in Edmonds at a park with a steep slope. This activity is stair-climbing. In June 2013, Shoreline residents (plus me) who wanted to keep fit were registered as climbing more than 2 1/4 million stairs at the Richmond Beach Park stair-climbing facility. I believe there Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 197 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? were about 400 registered participants. At the end of the month, we had a BBQ together. The fitness gains plus the social contact were a definite plus to the Shoreline/Richmond Beach community. This sort of activity would fit perfectly in Edmonds. Maintenance used to be better. Dept. Is doing a fine job. But we need to get more citizens participating in art actions, regardless of whether they expect or seek it. More surprise happenings would elate and inspire. Key potential projects: 1. Civic Field as a Central Park with condos, workout areas/trails, kinetic whirligig sculpture, hotel/restaurant. 2. Art walk maps with tiles designating homes/studios of major NW artists like Morris Graves, Mark Tobey, Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan. 3. Walking corridors marked along 212th (from Hwy 99 to waterfront) and along Maplewood, and along 4th Avenue, etc. It would be great to improve the Civic field area with a turf soccer field, updated grand stands, an improved track/walking paths, and a place where families could go for fitness activities. Also, improved bike lanes in Edmonds so it is safe to ride on the roads would be a great goal. The Yost swim program for our youth is excellent! It would be great to have an indoor/outdoor pool for our community to use throughout the year. The parks and rec department in Edmonds is a great group of people to work with who value healthy living, community activities, and working with our school district. Road separated or bike lanes safe for youth connecting parks would be nice Did not answer the above question as I do not live in Edmonds. The Edmonds Municipal Field is an incredible space that I believe can and should be better utilized as a park, i.e. central park theme/idea. The alleys and courtyards should and could be better utilized as places of beauty, secret hideaway'getaways with restaurants, bistros and creative retail spaces - less "service" spaces to retail for ground level businesses. Do something wonderful with the Haines Whart and Meadowdale beach area i.e. Granville Island incorporating a shuttle from Edmonds to "the pier" - can have arts and entertainment, an open air public market....kayak rentals, concerts, restaurants and artistic retail spaces. Specialty foods, etc.......Artist studio spaces, maybe even an art school or sorts. We need more bike trails. My family spen the summer at Yost, 2 kids on swim team and one in lessons. We love the pool but it is in serious need of some TLC! The locker rooms are inadequate and the floor gets dangerously slippery-I slipped while walking out of the locker room onto the pool deck. Access to the pool deck without having Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 198 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? to go through locker rooms would be nice. We were unable to register my preschooler in lessons one session. Yost is a great asset to our community but time is over due for it to be refurbished! n/a Other than going to a park and the maintance of a park, all activites for which the city spend money should be done ina a way to cover all costs from user fees. No subisdy. I especially enjoy the waterfront parks and walk there each morning. Thank you for providing them! The Ranger Program and touch tank need to have more support. Need to teach our youth the importance of protecting the marine life on our beaches. I would love to see a bike lane added to Olympic View Drive. I have been hit on my bike there many years ago, and I cringe sometimes seeing cars and bikers battle it out. I use the sidewalk, and that's not fair to pedestrians. I would use my bike more if it were easier, and safer. I love Edmonds and love to take visitors to our parks. Thank you for all you do! We love our parks! Edmonds Parks and Recreation does a great job with providing services for the community with a limited budget. They are always very attentive to the concerns of the local public. Regarding the use of parks We would like to see more dedicated for families and leisure play. Discountinue the use of the smaller neighborhood parks like Hickman Park for league play. It would be nice to be able go to these parks with our families for family time without having to compete with the league play for space and parking. (Hickman was not designed for that purpose. During the planning phase additional parking or permanent restrooms were not installed because the public did not want it to be used for league play or organized sports. Please return it to it's intended use.) The local school yards provide adequate space for league play and are currently underused. Limited the size of parties renting facilities at the smaller parks. At times the numbers exceed the park space and parking. Last but not least, Edmonds really needs a long overdue Aquatics center! To provide open swims and swim lessons for all ages year round. Also, as a facility for the local High school to hold meets and practice. We would support a tax measure for this purpose. The Edmonds Senior Center is a vital part of our community. Would also gladly support a tax for a new facility to be built where they are currently located. More young people participate in soccer than any other activity (sport, music, or art). Despite this, the City of Edmonds has probably the worst soccer fields in the Puget Sound (ask anyone). Civic Field in particular is an ideal site that could be home to multiple quality soccer/lacrosse fields that could be rented 365 Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 199 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? days/year and used to host a soccer tournament that would bring additional revenues to business and the city and which would pay for much of the installation and maintenance. It is unfortunate that leaving this park in disrepair serves only the Taste of Edmonds and 4th of July...events that make use of this space only 4 days out of the entire year. This park could be the athletic centerpiece in our town. A quality park in this location will support the thousands of kids in Edmonds that play soccer! There are many many people that would support this kind of project and would be willing to work (and spend money) to see it happen. We need to manage the Parks money more efficent first before we think about raising taxes. Love the dog park, it is an awesome place and has improved so much over the years. Keep that going!! The dog park does not prohibit families to come with small children who do not have dogs. Yet, our dog has gone up to small children to play and the parents have screamed at us to keep our dog away. Excuse me, this is a dog park! Families with small children who do not want to have dogs come near them should not be allowed to be in the park. Our son will no longer bring our dog to the dog park after two experiences with one such family. Rules should clearly state that it is a dog park and that people who do not want to be approached by a dog should not be there. impressed with excellent capabilities and commitment of the P&R staff Keep up the good work! Cut in funding for Ranger Program very disappointing last year, access to amazing educational asset on the fishing pier, the Touch Tank, sitting unused for a good portion of the summer very upsetting. Puget Sound & the Ferries are such a vital part of the draw to Edmonds, the choice not to support any emphasis on the waterfront seems counter productive to the economy of Edmonds. Yost Pool is very important to me. I would like to see it remain in its current location. I am so glad you asked this question. Please tell the board that the decision to remove the Christmas lighting ceremony and festivities from the fountain are 5th $ Main is a monumentally stupid and pretentious move on the part of the Art Society Snobs of Edmonds Streets (ASSes)! For years it was an identifying focal point and gathering place that gave Edmonds part of it's small, but elite community soul. Moving it out of the focal point of the city on to the side streets was idiotically stupid. Bring it back and regain some soul! Get rid of the ASSes!! Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 200 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? we need a spray park. I feel that the level of service is currently very high. I think we have a high number of parks that are maintained very well. I think there are a variety of options for arts and entertainment for those that wish to participate. A very fine job is being done right now. The "No Smoking" rules at the softball complex need to be enforced. Cigarette smoke through out the complex interfere with those watching and playing. New fields at Meadowdale playfields would be amazing. The softball fields that are there now are some of the worst in the state. It would be good to have a mass mailer go out describing some of the recreation opportunities that Edmonds offers. I know the Craze goes out every quarter, but to be honest that is something that takes a long time to look through and usually gets tossed in a drawer never to be pulled out. I'm thinking more of a 1 pager with little tidbits of information about different programs (especially new offerings)to just catch people's eye, with the website at the bottom so they can look into a particular activity further. I would say most residents do not know the number of opportunities you offer to the public every day. Thank you for what you do. Why do the dogs get the best spot to run around? I would take that area for family cook outs fire works have a picnic shelter place, picnic tables, with bbq grills, a pavillion for outdoor music ect. I would love to see a waterfront trail that is safe for biking/walking, possibly connecting with the Woodway area. Such beautiful space, would be very popular and used. Make Edmonds a walkable city. Connecting trails, beaches and sidewalks for an easily accessible safe walk away from traffic. Provide educational learning classes. Birds, seals, marine life, art history, etc.for adults. develop civic and old Woodway as a world class athletic facility Keep the Ranger Program going and extend the hours for the Olympic Beach Visitor Station Make your classes more affordable for what the offer. Cut the coist of leagues and league paly in half and everyone would be happy and return and /or play more often. best parks and rec of any town i've lived in I would like to see ads posted on the fences of the playing fields ie. Yost Pool I fee system could be worked out to pay for the signs with a profit going to the Park Dept. Many sports complexs have such ads and they raise considerable Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 201 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? funds to be used by the Parks or athletic facilities Volleyball - the price keeps on going up and the you keep on getting less for your money! I feel like there is a disconnect with the elementary and middle schools when it comes to community outreach regarding the cultural arts. Education cuts have eliminated art instruction in most, if not all, of these schools. Parent volunteers, most of which do not have a background in art, have to be willing to step-in with limited resources and knowledge. The students who can afford to take a class after school (on school grounds) does not even represent one percent of the student population at my daughter's school. I started an Art Docent program there, but I cannot enlist enough volunteers to lead a presentation in a classroom. If the Edmonds Parks & Recreation organization were interested in creating an educational partnership with the school district, it would not only improve the quality of creative instruction local children would receive, but it would also serve as an introduction to the classes and/or services available to them in the broader community. I would like to see a tournament quality softball facility (see the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey as an example) for attracting leagues and tournaments year round. My family and I really enjoy Yost Pool! We love our downtown. Keep it beautiful with the flowers, etc. Keep up the good work! I feel its most important to update the play structures at existing parks, than creating new parks. Not being allowed to bring my dog to parks is preventing me from taking my whole family to a local park, I'm forced to drive to Shoreline, where dogs are allowed at parks. I do love Yost Pool, a lot. I love swimming, and a year-round pool would be awesome, but I don't think the city can afford it, and I'd rather keep the 1 pool we do have. All the parks are great and beautiful and easy to access. We should keep them but maybe add more trails. Having better communication I think is really important. Most of the stuff I know only from word of month and that s not a reliable way to ensure everyone knows what is going on. I think if we are going to expand what we are doing that would be great but we need to expand ways we communicate as well. Need to consider putting turf on Civic field - move the Taste of Edmonds somewhere else if that is reason why you don't want to turf the field! no Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 202 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? I really like all the parks but am disappointed by how many don't allow dogs, even when they are on a leash. I believe there are signs at Marina Beach park and City park that don't allow this. I also like to walk around Edmonds Woodway high school with my dog and about years ago several signs were put up saying that dogs could not be walked in the baseball field areas. When my daughter was young, she was involved in classes at the Frances Anderson center and also participated in Beach Rangers etc. Now that she is a teenager in High School, we are no longer involved in programs. Your city is the one I enjoy visiting the most, because of the incredible effort which you have made in making it a beautiful place. I am outside of downtown with an address of "Edmonds" so I usually feel left out. It takes me forever to get to Frances Anderson Center so I hesitate to ever sign up for something there, yet I'm not a Lynnwood/Everett resident so I don't feel like I "belong" in their classes either. It's a strange geographic spot. It would be nice to have more parks here. The Edmonds Park we use the most is probably Picnic Point. I feel both fortunate and smart to have chosen Edmonds as my retirement-years home. My only disappointment in my eleven years residency is that the promises made to landscape the 'burl area' around the skateboard park were not kept. But I'm not sure that I'm surprised by that OR the cost overruns it took to 'float' the concrete platform on the bog of the Civic Field. Oh Well. City Hall LOL need a presence on social media, and the website is difficult to navigate. The communications in general could improve. I don't get the CRAZE (I don't think anyway) haven't seen it in a long time, need another way to get your information. The services are nice, the parks are beautiful, it's important to have a place to go and connect with nature and each other that doesn't have an entry fee. I do implore you to consider those of us not just engaged in the plastic arts but those of us and there are many in the literary arts. We are part of the cultural fabric of Edmonds and often feel left behind in the dust of considerations that the plastic arts receives. WOTS should not be seen as the be all and end of for writers in Edmonds. Many people come from near and afar to attend this yearly event. We need the venues and publicity and monies that writers in Edmonds need to keep us up front in the cultural activities year round. I do hope that you will consider our plight as it now stands, to help us take our place among the other arts here in Edmonds. Thank you for your considered attention. Ingrid Wolsk member of EPIC Carie Hite is terrific. Don't let her go somehwere else. Keep her here. Why in the world does the Dive Park have such a priority? At least it ought to be Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 203 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? revenue generating for the City. I'd love to see a kayaing center on the waterfront. Why not turn the bathroom facilites in the dive park into a concession stand as well. I love that Edmonds has so many parks, including trails. Free ranger beach programs, etc. are great! I wish that there were more parent/child activities in Craze. For example, I see "mommy & me" yoga, for moms & infants, but nothing I could attend with my 9-year-old. I'd love to take a drawing (art) or swing dance class WITH my 9-year-old, but nothing like that seems to be offered. Chase Lake used to be our go to place to catch frogs. There isn't one pond around the city where kids can experience this any more. It needs a lot of help. Very excited to hear abut the spray ground plans for next spring. I hope that with the addition to city park there are also plans to cut back some of the trees there so that the spray area will be sunny. City Park can be very dark and cold sometimes. I feel like the yost park is a great park area, but being wasted. The play ground is terrible. The trails are fun and would get a lot more use if they were maintained. Would be great to see hiking paths clearly labeled, maybe add in a bmx trail or course. There is so much opportunity to make that park a great urban hiking park. If at all possible, I would like the FAC to be open later. I previously took QiGong there, but am unable to now because it starts too early; I was surprised too at how much of a difference 30 minutes made in my ability to make it to class. Do not use this as an excuse to increase property taxes. Make these things pay for themselves. There are no trails in Edmonds except right along the waterfront. you could do so much more if you let the residents lead and not worry about regulations and funding. I'd love more information on park hiking trails and spaces. I can find maps and things but haven't found information on what type of small trails are available. We love to do urban hikes with our dog but end up stumbling on them when exploring. We really need to be able to walk and bike safely to and from parks and schools with our children! More sidewalks and trails are what I would support most! We need more and better soccer fields. Can Edmonds and Lynnwood put turf or grass on the Meadowdale Playfields soccer fields? Is the turf from the old Lynnwood High School still usable? The Meadowdale Playfield can't be used in Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 204 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? it's current form. It's lighted and FC Edmonds and NW Nationals would pay to use it if turf is installed. It is not safe for children to play soccer on dirt/gravel and that facility is going unused. We like to gather as a neighborhood at our neighborhood park. However, paying $100 each time we want to reserve the shelter limits this for us. We'd like to be able to have the neighborhood where a park is located have access to the park shelters, maybe once a month, without having to pay the fee. N/A Artworks is under-utilized. It is a wonderful space that sits vacant too often Your gardeners do an excellent job. The flowers are always beautiful. The park at 7th Ave South & Elm St (Dog Poop Park) is a waste of valuable real estate. It is not viable as a park and is home to many Alder trees (many of which are about to topple)that have, over the years, grown to obscure the views of dozens of homes reducing their value and eroding the tax base. The park should be closed, the trees removed and the land sold for residential development. The proceeds and increase in tax revenue could be used to improve and expand more viable parks. Need more bike trail and bike lanes I think it would be great if we could connect some of the waterfront paths to create a boardwalk where one could bike, roller skate, walk, jog along the waterfront. A lot of it is already there between the dog park all the way up to north of the ferry dock. Also I think the planting grass at the community track park would be nice. I guess I would reiterate that I play tennis and don't know of any public parks that have courts. the old high school has courts, but those are the only ones I know of. maybe I just am unaware of any. and maybe they are out that. Edmonds is getting more crowded....parking and traffic is a problem. Money is tight, and I would certainly entertain the idea of a tax measure that restores some pride to our park system. Preserving useable green space and maintaining existing parks should be a priority before building new attractions like a pool. Edmond's is flanked by indoor public pools. Getting information out there about volunteer opportunities to assist the city in park maintenance would be good too - I'd volunteer my time in the fall for trail maintenance and invasive species removal. A good model that could easily be scaled back to fit the cities uses would be something like a salmon enhancement group does with volunteer hours. Using social media and the seemingly forgotten young adult/young family demographic that is trying to establish itself (the chambers fledgling YPIN group for example) would be a way to find volunteers that are looking for Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 205 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? outlets for ownership of the community. This is the group, after all, that will be producing the next generation of park users. We need more dog friendly area's in Edmonds. You can take your pet to the Seattle Center but you can't take him to Edmonds City Park? You can take your pet to Pike Place Market but you can't take him to the Edmonds Market? You can bring your dog to the Bite of Seattle and the Folk Life Festival but you can not bring your dog to the Art Festival or Taste of Edmonds? You can walk your dog along the Seattle waterfront but dogs are not allowed in any of our water front parks (except off leash area). In fact dogs are not allowed in any of our major parks!!! What is up with that? I bet the majority of voting citizens in Edmonds are dog owners. Someone needs to step up!!! Edmonds needs an indoor aquatic center so that we can have year round access to a pool and swim programs. I'd like to see more kids events and activities in Edmonds. I would love it if we had more of a board walk or promenade that you could pick up at sunset and get all the way to the dog park. Something like the high line in New York. Voted no on the new tax measure for parks because of the parks impact fee that was recently adopted. Those of us that live in the outskirts of Edmonds feel that all the tax $$ is going towards the downtown/bowl area. We feel that we should get the same attention for our tax $$. It would be a good idea to have more teen inclusive events It seems most activities are either for young children or older adults. excited about the new spray park!! parks not programs Could we get dog-owners another centrally located dog area? We are supporting Next to Nature (I hope!) and supporting their customers would be smart. Dog walkers (residents of our area) are an important part of our landscape--it makes our town a friendlier place. Not Anderson Center, since it's a relatively high-traffic facility. Could there be seasonal use of the Civic Center grass field? That place is empty during the winter. Civic would also be a good place for a turf soccer field--right where that awful dirt football field is in the middle of the track. I know those are expensive--what about bringing in local soccer clubs like Northwest Nationals? Do not change the grandstand--it is a remnant that gives us character. Please, please, please do not change Frances Anderson Center--that is a facility that is irreplaceable, it is a very important landmark, it is architecturally historic. It would be a monumental mistake to do Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 206 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? anything bad to it. As a home for youth-oriented activity it represents our past, present and future. If anything, make it more of a feature. If anything, dig up the field to put in terraced galleries or underground parking and cover it up with a grass field when you're done. A living roof perhaps, though it needs to work for the Arts Festival. Also, Yost Park and Pool are gems. Yost Pool is amazing, the locale is perfect and the lifeguards and swim instructors are excellent. Most of them are our local youth. It would be nice if it could just stay a sleepy little park, but if the cost to run it truly is astronomical then further income generating is needed. It is a water feature of Edmonds, perhaps it could somehow be linked to the waterfront with water safety or scuba classes. A destination nature center of some kind--something appealing to schools as a field trip (for $) along lines of Mercer Slough. How is the Watershed Fair doing? Every day needs to be a watershed day. What can make people care more about their water? Also, what about that old pier up north a bit. Can that be an aquarium someday? A research center? Does Edmonds CC have any kind of oceanography program? Seems like a natural. The path around the Lynnwood Golf Course looks pretty nice--do people know about that. Edmonds is a wonderful place to raise a family with access to the beach, ferry, train, play fields, and most significantly, Yost Pool. Our community pool is a committment to our young children providing them with a place to swim during our summer months and create great memories. Stop spending so much on new parks. We have plenty and have to focus on finding ways to keep the City vibrant and alive. I'm very concerned Edmonds doesn't have the funds to purchase Civic Center Playfield. Edmonds needs to protect this important park from becoming another massive multi-family project. Dogs on leash should be allowed in all the parks. I understand excluding from festivals due to crowds but otherwise they should be allowed. There is a large constituent base of pet owners that are excluded from walking their dogs in these wonderful parks. Again, we love the Yost Pool. Needs to be heated and have more flexible times for open swim. It would be nice to have an indoor pool for kids I wish the Parks Dept. would take a more enlightened approach to our dog's use of facilities, as the Port does. The parks are very nice. I wish there were more. Civic field needs a makeover!!!! It's a perfect location for a real track, turf soccer fields and lights so we can enjoy it year round. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 207 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? The majority of these services are downtown/bowl oriented. This must stop and the City must develop artistic presence in the surrounding communities that are also part of Edmonds It is very important to us to have appealing places to take our dogs, and we feel very fortunate to have the off-leash area at Marina Beach Park. Having a "people beach" and a "dog beach" works very well, and OLAE has done a great job keeping the dog beach clean and its users informed. At one point, the existence of the "dog beach" was threatened by the Multi-modal facility, and we hope that it will be protected in the future as the gem that it is! We also really enjoy taking our dogs for walks on the trails at Yost and Pine Ridge parks as we do some birdwatching. It's great exercise for all of us in beautiful locations. Edmonds has a reputation of being more dog-friendly than many of the surrounding communities, and we hope it stays that way! When I have tried to call to arrange meetings for Western Rosemalers Association at various community centers, no one ever answers the phone. We are now meeting at Normanna Lodge in Everett for our meeting as they are letting us use the lodge without charge (we do donate $50 to them to cover utilities and cleaning services. We hold several mini-workshops a year and are always struggling to find inexpensive space with good light for classes. More beach access is important to me, specifically at Haines Wharf new park Maintenance should include limiting height of trees in Parks and removal of volunteers that Erode owners views The outdoor movies have been very popular in the Summer. I'd love to see the program increase from 2 to 4 weekends with additional events/activities around the movies. Need better sports facilities. Strictly speaking this may not belong in this survey, but: if we allow tall waterfront development & other view-destroying buildings, no park enhancements or art programs will restore quality of life. A small square of greenery does not offset blocks of concrete & poor public waterfront access. Edmonds has wonderful parks - but it is a shame that dogs aren't allowed in most areas. I do understand that some people don't pick up after their animals, but it isn't fair for those of us who do and who enjoy walking trails with our dogs. no overall pretty good, would love to see more open spaces; art in town and maintain waterfront area. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 208 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? Addition of side walks to make it safer for children to access the existing parks I feel we could benefit greatly if we as a city brought our civic park up to date with a turf field for soccer. I would just really like to see Yost pool be a priority - to maintain and improve. I don't think we need tax increases, we just need to make better use of the money we already receive in taxes. We already pay High taxes and we need to use them wisely. I suggest creating a newsletter we can subscribe to with information about the parks. We pay a lot of money to participate in softball leagues every spring, summer and fall. It is absurd that if you are part of the league that you cannot use the fields on a Sunday morning when no one is there. I understand the need to keep the fields in great shape, but my team alone pays $2000 a year and we should have access available, We are lied to by the field maintenance guy all the time... He tells us that there are teams playing at noon or one... We always finish by noon... No one us ever there and no one is there all afternoon. Seems ridiculous. Very important to the vitality of the city. We are residents of Woodway which isn't on the zone map. Like the open spaces. Protect them! Would like more beach access points N of ferry terminal. Yost Park tennis courts need to be maintained a bit (tennis balls roll outside the courts under the wire mesh which is too high), and need resurfacing. I would like the dog park moved (I have dogs and am a dog lover). I would like to see a continuous "boardwalk" all along the Edmonds waterfront and believe it would be a great draw for the city. Beach ranger program is very important to the success of our beaches and teaching beach use in our schools. We have senior sports supported by the city but no place within the city to play. We need a good multi-purpose play field (Soccer & softball on field turf that can be used all year (with lights) Edmonds needs more natural open space where children can play without structure. No more perfect lawns that require water, fertilizer and maintenance! More soccer fields also. We have raised two children here, and spent many hours at frances anderson center for gymnastics lessons with teacher renee, soccer games at local fields thru sno-king, summers of swim team at yost, and lots of fun-filled days exploring pretty much every single park in town. I've also learned yoga, crafts, Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 209 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? and how to knit socks thru rec classes. I think our area offers an amazing breadth of activities, classes and more. Our one quibble is the fact that- since we live one block outside of edmond city limits (up by college place elementary)- we get price-gouged for every class and event. Swim team alone was $20 or so more per child for our family, which is a lot for a family on a budget. With city lines drawn so irregular, and cities grown so inerwoven, i wish you would reconsider the steep non-resident fee. A list of the galleries in the Edmonds area I am not at all interested in supporting a tax measure that involves or incorporates the pool funding. I have recently visited other cities in the Midwest that have wonderful parks and believe Edmonds could do more to create these spaces. generally very good... but think there needs to be more access for people with their dogs... can we please create an amazing outdoor/indoor family area with food and music, performing water fountain area with public restrooms in front of antique mall? that area can be updated & used to enhance this amazing city so greatly!! thx! I would like to see more parks, as well as more playground space designed for toddlers (ie. safe, enclosed play equiptment). More playfields too! No. The 'take a few minutes' was deceptive and it requires quite some time to do this, so I need to stop. need indoor pool. and more parking downtown Edmonds. Some limited picnic and even overnight tenting for visitors and residents of Edmonds, in places like Pine Ridge Park and the City Park adjacent the ferry- waiting areas (We used to have some spaces for overnight tenting....no RV or large-vehicle use). Some control features like maintenance and water/sewage/garbage should be covered in the overnight use fees. Young people and supervised groups have no place to spend a night in the Edmonds area...except hotels and low-end motels on Hwy.99. Please offer affordable services in our parks, hopefully to make visitors feel welcome to Edmonds. We have an amazing resource most towns don't --- our waterfront! Support it with good park maintenance, an improved Ranger Station, more guided beach walks, . The public art at the beaches is wonderful; keep it coming. Keep the dogs off the beaches and confined to their dog park. We take EVERY viisitor to the Edmonds waterfront, and folks are so impressed! Let's not take it for granted! Edmonds has great assets that are underutilized, such as Civic Field. Yes, it may belong to the school district (I think), but there should be an effort to make it a Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 210 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? true community center. There are fantastic trails in Edmonds that could be further developed, such as along Olympic View Drive / Talbot road, Yost, Pine Ridge, near old Woodway HS. These could be interconnected. It's a shame the budget cutbacks had to happen. Hoping the economy will improve. I think it makes sense to try to acquire what is left of the old Hanes Boat House dock in Meadowdale as a public fishing pier and park. Yes, I love living here, born and raised and curretnly even have the privilege of working in our beautuful city. I am, however, so frustrated that no matter where I turn (or so it seems) I find a sidewalk, or boardwalk that clearly states "No Dogs" or even more annoying, "Absolutely No Dogs". If you ever have the opportunity to visit or cities, near of far (Mukilteo) or Oregon and California, you will find each of them to be much more condusive to allowing individuals the choice whether or not they would like to be able to have their pet (dog) join them on their outings. There are many more important issues we can and should address than to monitor or dictate whether one has a dog with them. I do not believe they belong everywhere, such as the Saturday Market, (too close of quarters and food items etc) however to not allow a dog in a park or on a beach is ludicrious (all comes down to personal responsibility) and I for one, am a responsible dog owner and very tired and frustrated by our non-dog friendly policies. Would love to have access to a pool in the winter months without leaving our city I kind of wish there were more garbage cans available in some Edmonds parks. They can be a little hard to find sometimes. Make the parks and downtown dog friendly. It is not clear, based on my visits with grandchildren, that several of the neighborhood parks get much use. That is, we hardly ever see any other people there....This may be due to the changing makeup of the neighborhoods or the fact that people/children prefer other more developed venues. I am concerned re the costs to maintain a large number of small parks....versus having a smaller number of larger parks with more facilities and activities for all. The survey should have been separated between Park and Arts not both or have clear separation between the Park questions and the Art section. Probably would have been helpful to have the definition of cultural services in the beginning of the survey. Although I don't live in Edmonds, I go there frequently for sports and Yost pool. I love the outdoor pool so much. I would hate to see a roof put on it! Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 211 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? It would be nice to have a second off-leash dog area, since the beach can be rocky (and therefore hard on dogs' paws) depending on the tides. Also, allowing dogs on leash at all city parks. Face it, there are one heck of a lot of dog owners in Edmonds! Chase lake needs to be spruced up. Often there are soda cans and trash floating in it-esprcially in the "lake annex" across the road from the official park. The park itself is just so-so in design, and could atand a renovation, in my opinion. How about spending money on the streets to get to the Parks, before the streets are at the point that you can't drive on them without damageing your car. There are wonderful spaces that should continue to be well maintained. An indoor pool is needed. Good, solid programs. Parks and Recreation is about community, family, and our youth. The Parks should be an expression the environment in which we live. Parks must protect and preserve precious resources, yet allowing access for the community to understand and admire. Recreation should be programs that benefit and improve the society in which we live. Recreation must be nurturing to our health (physical, sports, fitness, etc) and educational (leadership development, character building, inspiring to our creativity) for all, especially for our youth. If you can keep these ideals in focus, you will know what you need to do with the parks and recreation structure moving forward. Francis Anderson really needs upgrading badly! Our family spends 100% of its recreational dollars outside the city of Edmonds (year-round swimming lessons at Mountlake Terrace, year-round open swim at Terrace & Lynnwood, youth Capoeira at a private Fremont program, and miscellaneous classes and camps through the SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive Shoreline recreational program). We feel fortunate to live so close to other cities which offer affordable recreation when our own city does not. Another dog park would be nice. I would like enforcement of the NO DOGA allowed at the waterfront parks where they are not allowed!! No, but as an 8-year resident, I am impressed with the number of parks in Edmonds. I am just less mobile than previously so don't take advantage of what is available now. Really poor maintenance on Sunset Park . Should be mowing down to the bluff line. Yost pool is a very important part of our community and neighborhood. I Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 212 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? would like to see increased funding and enhancement of the pool - keeping it an OUTDOOR pool and open for generations to come! I also believe Edmonds needs a better bike friendly community consisting of bike lanes and trails. The park facilities need to have more of a park like atmosphere as opposed to a sports event and practice field atmosphere. Less chain link fence, more living fence. Less concrete more shrubs and bushes. Less dirt more grass. Less bright lights more of a natural ambiance. Something to look at besides old school yard relics. I think that there is a wide selection of parks here and there is something for everyone. I would like to see a dog park in the Perrinville area. Swimming is a really important life skill. It is the one sport that can save a life. Maintaining Yost pool is a big priority. We canceled our membership to Lynnwood Pool because it is impossible to swim there-even if you are willing to spend the time line to get in, there isn't room to for the kids to swim. I believe the Francis Anderson Center is a wonderful facility...but some larger classrooms would be nice. I walk through the parks at the waterfront on an almost daily basis and almost every time I see people with dogs. Many of the white notices on the pavement are very faded. I wish that there was a way for me to report the dogs rather than call 911. I do not call 911 because it is not an emergency. I am uncomfortable approaching the dog owners myself because I am not sure of what their reaction might be. We all want to feel the beauty of Edmonds, of which Parks is a huge part of! But, there are so many parks and maybe there could be themes to a few. Like designating a few for the a walking field, and childrens play areas, etc. But in the beautification side of it, they need to use the roads to get to the parks. So with that thought, we definately need to improve our worn out roads. The naming of a park, plaza or other public space to honor our veterans and their service to our country. Edmonds is sorely lacking in turf soccer fields. It would bring in families & $$ to surrounding businesses (food & other) & their users would be a good "element" to attract. Soccer tournaments & regular season matches are year- round. Boy would they ever get used!!! We need to work toward a long term plan for public access and development of the waterfront. Yost Pool offers a Family Swim on the weekends. Families of four can pay $12 for the entire family, while families of three pay $14 (for non-residents). If a discount is offered to families, it makes sense that families of three should also Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 213 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? benefit from this. need shuttle for those less able in our City to get to parks and activities Bigger dog park with green area! more tennis courts and covered sports areas The beach and waterfront should be protected as much as possible. It is an easily accessible way to teach people about how intricate and vulnerable the environment of Puget Sound is. It is an educational treasure! Money should be going to streets and overlays instead of art and parks. We need an indoor pool in Edmonds. We have a 4 year old and a 14 year old. We have raised both kids in Edmonds. We know a lot of families in Edmonds. Everyone we talk to would really like to have a public indoor pool in Edmonds. The soccer fields in Edmonds could use updating. Thank you. I have participated in the Edmonds Beach Ranger Program for over 15 years. Each year has been well planned and great information for my students. Please continue to provide this program as it helps to fulfill a part of the Common Core requirements for my students. We adore Yost for all it's amenities and all the laughter and fun we can hear especially in the summer. I would like to see more of a police presence as we often see remains of parties, etc going on. One morning when walking the dog someone was asleep on the ground inside the park very visibly at 4am. The landscaping is wonderful. We like the outdoor pool, but the facilities at Yost could use renovation. The parks and recreation services available in Edmonds have a disconnect. There are several trails and several parks but not all of them run together. There is a dog park but you're not supposed to take your dog anywhere else along the coast line. While there are side walks, there is minimal bike lanes. As well, a lot of the open space feels misused and some of the space that is being used is misused. When planning the 5K for 4th of July, it is safer if 3rd ave is closed during the morning. I do not want to pay taxes for something I do not benefit from - this may sound selfish but I observe tax dollars being wasted in many places. For example, the majority of my property taxes go to schools yet I have no children, get no benefit and have observed school employees acting in a dangerous manner (ask me about the bus drivers who go to Westgate Elementary - especially those who run stop signs and almost ran me and my dog down in the crosswalk). I would rather have funds earmarked for parks and recreation be used for public safety. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 214 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? Be more pet friendly please. Tax paying community members should not be excluded from enjoying outdoor spaces with leashed pets. park/recreation services are critical to community and safe spaces would attract younger families and professionals. need to have vibrant spaces... will support businesses downtown, need more high quality restaurants, and be a DESTINATION! Meadowdale Beach Park to be accessible all year round. During high tide and flooding in winter time we often can't get to the beach. Perhaps build up the walk through the tunnel, even if it means people need to lower their head. I'd like to see more dog-friendly places in Edmonds, especially the Edmonds Park where the Sunday Concerts in the Park are held. I'd love to be able to bring my dog to that event. Thanks for doing what you do. Appreciate a survey to get input from the community. Way to go! You are doing a fantastic job! Visitors and residents constantly comment about how beautifully maintained our city is and how beautiful the flowers are. Don't ever lose the flower baskets or plants/flowers on the street corners!! They add so much to our lovely city and make it very distinctive. Keep up the good work!! I had heard that Yost Pool was considered for closing. Once gone, hard to resurrect. Need to create covered pool area in Yost or some form of movable covering to allow use in winter. no I have lived in Edmonds my whole life. I love the water, the beach and waterfront. There is very little parking anywhere on the waterfront. It REALLY bothers me that I cant drive to the beach and park my car. I can walk a few blocks if there was any kind of parking near by. The Marina is huge and all that space is devoted to boat owners. It's really a shame...the beach should be accessible to everyone. I believe there should be a Japanese Garden where the city play fields are. It could be lovely and a money maker for Edmonds. You could demolish the concrete grandstand and re use it to make a winding trail around and through the park. You could plant Japanese maples and label them. Put a nice pond in the southeast corner of it. That area is already a wet land. The geese would be happy there. In the beginning you could charge admission to enter it. After a few years of making money to pay for it; it could then be free admission. Build a nice walking bridge that would over look the whole garden. People would probably want to be married there. I love the waterfront and would love to see an expansion of trails and walk Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 215 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? ways to connect downtown Edmonds, Edmonds Park, and the waterfront. It would be great to have better viewing of the marshes. I think it would be critical that a ballot measure address the aquisition of additional open space, not just carving up what we have into more trails. I also think it is important that restroom facilities are clean and well-maintained. Those at Brackett's Landing and the fishing pier are disgusting and run down. i wuold really like a spray park in edmonds, and update the older parks. also, more trails and better access to them. love going to Edmonds, enjoy the environment - keep up the positive feeling I get every time I visit. Have enjoyed the waterfront walkway and always wondered why one piece of property has keep off and no trespass signs and no sidewalk portion. What a hindrance to those with physical limitations! With increasing access to mass transit in downtown it is great to have safe walking and biking routes, but there shouldn't be properties that are exceptions. As a teacher, I have used and appreciated the opportunities for primary students to attend beach and forest programs. Art programs for classroom field trips would also be helpful. Many groups go to the Shack in Everett. Having something closer for Edmonds School District students to attend for a day would be fun. As a walker I would enjoy as many integrated/connected walking paths as possible. Having a dog park is a good idea. Keeping dogs off the other beaches and out of the other beach parks is a great idea. We need an indoor pool like Lynnwood with watersludes and fun water play with lessons etc We have enough parks. We don't need more. We need properties that bring in tax revenue and we need to use that revenue to fix our streets and put sidewalks in locations that don't even have sidewalks on one side of the street. NO We need a pool facility like MLT or Lynnwood The front desk help has been great. Thank you! I love the beaches I don't really go there for art etc. I walk the waterfront from the end of Sunset to the dog park, daily, and observe all of the work done by the Recreation Department as they maintain the parks - landscaping, flowers, lawns, cleanup, etc. I thoroughly appreciate the work of the Recreation Department and would support a tax increase, if necessary, to keep the department funded at the current level (or more, if possible!). Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 216 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? I am quite surprised that there are parks where dogs are not allowed, even on a leash. I would encourage you to allow dogs on leashes at all parks. There need to be more places for doggie bags and poop receptacles. Your maintenance and flower program staff is AWESOME! What a talented and dedicated group you are. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. I see Parks and Recreation and The Arts as intersecting and complimentary activities and encourage further integration of Public/Private sectors to that end. Every time the "Craze" publication comes to our home, I look forward to seeing what is being offered and then am always disappointed that the exercise and arts classes I'm interested in are only offered during the day or early in the evening while I'm at work. Please consider holding these classes a bit later in the evening--after 6pm to give those of us who work and commute a chance to participate. There is more to Edmonds than retired old people or people who are rich enough not to work! You also need to concentrate your efforts to develop parks and rec sites and service outside of downtown Edmonds--the city limits are much larger than that and we pay taxes too! I will not agree to any further tax that would only go to further enhancing the down town area with no attention paid to the other parts of Edmonds. I would not support a tax measure that would acquire more parks or natural areas. We have enough and don't have the money right now for more. As our world becomes increasingly crowded and "nature " harder to connect with for all ages, especially the young and elderly, well-maintained and safe open spaces and parks take on an enhanced purpose and importance. Now is the time to set in motion a forward-looking goal that will serve the region during the coming decades---no matter what. For myself, esthetics and vibrancy are the keys to our well being We need an year round pool facility. The track at the Civic Center Playfields really needs to be fixed. It is hard to run there and I am sure the Edmonds running Club would like to train there. I believe the parks and services offered are fine and I do not think we need to create more. At this point we should financially support what we have and not add, because maintaining parks is expensive. We have enough great pools in the near neighborhood, enough parks, enough spaces for Art and artists. Lets work on the practical things, such as street repair, flower baskets, getting empty retail spaces rented, and creating attractive services that tourists and locals alike use. We have very good parks here in Edmonds. Maintenance of these parks is important. Additional new parks are not needed nor does the city of Edmonds Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 217 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? have the funding for new parks. There are more important issues the city council should concern themselves with such as new revenue streams, creating a more business in Edmonds and maybe begin working for the whole of Edmonds and not just for themselves and their little group. thank you for all you do - investing in arts, culture, public spaces, recreation, and life of our community is what makes Edmonds so special, and why our family is planning to move back into Edmonds (hopefully near downtown) in the next 2 years. Currently we live in North Seattle, visit family frequently (who live in Edmonds). I feel the parks are well maintained, or as well as they can be w/ the increasingly shrinking budget and shrinking staff. Allow dogs on leash at ferry terminal beaches. Just want to say that Edmonds has some of the most beutiful parks that I have ever seen, and I've seen many :D they do a good job; don't cut positions. We need to install lighting and better turf/grass at the Edmonds Homeschool resource center soccer fields. We need more playfields with better turf and light. Dedicated bike lanes, better bike lane striping and signage on city streets. Would like to see more inclusion of dogs in parks in addition to one dog park Soccer fields, soccer fields, soccer fields!! I have taken yoga and pilates from Kerri Brockmann at the Anderson Center for years and she is fantastic! The fitness programs you offer are great and should be more widely marketed to get more participants! Preserve what we have. Improve access to parks and programs Other area outside of the downtown need attention. Improve and maintain what you have. Allow community groups to use parks for community gardens. Plant some trees in this "Tree City USA"; got an arboretum? If you can salvage some money from the stupid traffic circle project, law suit settlements, and purchase of waterfront property, use those funds before asking for special taxes to grow parks. Overall, the p&r does a fantastic job given their budget and number of employees. Other towns of similar size seem to have bigger budgets and more staff but proportionally does not do as good of a job as Carrie's people. The more parks & trails, and open spaces, the better. I am a nature nut-but I am not against making Edmonds a little more urban, to attract younger people, and have more useful businesses, besides jewelry stores and spas. I think the Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 218 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? population density has to increase, while preserving outdoor spaces. I love how many restaurants now have outdoor seating! Mountain biking trails would be an excellent addition in the north end along Olympic View Road and or Yost Park. More skate board opportunities outside designated skate parks. Sailing clubs, kayaking clubs, year round swimming and diving teams. Golf club for all ages. We need sporting clubs to get people of all ages together on a regular basis to do the things they love to do with others who share their interests. It would be great to have more designated bike lanes/trails. We can't maintain streets and the other basic structure the City needs. When we start doing that and the City staff and council begin to focus on the whole city Nd not just the Bowl-"downtown"-ask again about parks and culture. I am a heavy consumer of parks services. I am very satisfied with the current parks services. I do not see a need to increase tax revenue for parks services, since they are already superior to most communities I have lived in. we need more trash cans! Please keep dogs out of the Brackett's Landing wildlife preserve. There needs to be a beach free of dogs. My wife's experience with Parks and Rec staff has been through the garden club and related activities, and has resulted in her coming home and complaining about the fact that, "They appear overstaffed with multiple layers of bosses, and are more worried about serving us coffee than doing their work." Unfortunately not a very positive impression. We could support additional funding for Parks and Rec at this time. I bring my kindergarten class to the beach every year in May or June. The Rangers always do a great job by presenting a hands on program fo Their grade level. Overall, Edmonds is well known for taking care of itself well. I feel a few "eyesores" exist in Edmonds and are lacking in comparison to some other areas. We really could use a biking/walking trail that offers a safe way to enjoy our beautiful views and highlight and access businesses. Also, if we continue to host events at the Civic stadium, it is quite an embarassment as it is dirty, dusty and not at all up to date. This wonderful piece of property in the center of our town would be a great spot for a community center/athletic center of town. A grass soccer field and nice track would be so well loved by the families in our community. Please consider this! Open the parks to dogs I'm againist in larging Yost Park Pool. I want Public Flush toilet in Yost Park. I'm Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 219 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? also againist any tree removal, to enlarge the Parking lot. The Yost Park Pool, start uncover and open only in the summer and fall for safety. Every year I have a ranger visit my kindergarten classroom, and then we meet her several days later at Marina Beach. This has been a FANTASTIC experience for both my students and me. The rangers are wonderful, and the beach is perfect. Thanks so much! We really need to make Edmonds a water front destination. There is really none available in the north seattle area other than Ricmond, and it's access is so difficult it would be very easy to make Edmonds a better destination. We have the right topography, we just need to take advantage of it I would like to see less no dogs allowed areas. Though I always vote yes on tax increases for the public school even though I don't have children, I wish there was more consideration for people who live alone with a pet and would like to bring them along when visiting Edmonds. The restaurants are wonderful about this, but the town keeps putting up more and more no pets allowed signs. Limit additional murals if possible. I think Edmonds does a good job with the funds available We have sufficient parks and recreation services. Other city services such as public safety and infrastructure maintenance should be the staff's and council's priorities. Of particular concern is acquiring more parks, especially in view of large cost overruns. These acquisitions are not a one-time bill, they require upkeep which has long-term expense in labor and material costs (which grow with increased wages/benefits and with inflation. The parks and rec programs are very important to maintain,they draw alot of residents and non-residents to the core if Edmonds. Good for businesses and community! Parks and Recreation rules are too stringent for dog owners and their dogs. Mukilteo is an example of dog owners being able to enjoy beach parks with their dogs on leash. I hate the off leash dog beach. I am accosted by other dogs and there is no other waterfront area in Edmonds that I am allowed to walk with my dog. Even the Edmonds farmers market has banned dogs. This has forced me to reconsider if I want to retire in Edmonds or move to Mukilteo. I have 2 dogs and am a responsible pet owner. I can't go anywhere with my dogs in Edmonds except to the awful off leash area which I despise. Allowing responsible dog owners to bring their dogs to Edmonds parks and the Saturday Market would increase attendance. I would (and others I have spoken with) would be more likely to use parks if we could bring our leashed dogs. The classes are boring, you need to change up the art and cooking classes, and Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 220 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? make them more affordable. Also more winter sports, like pickelball and team sports. also update the weight room' Much better than the average town in Washington!!!! If you can actually get any levy passed at this point, it should be for street maintenance and emergency services. BASICS FIRST!!! fix the sidewalks around the city so more people can walk to events The Edmonds City Park playground needs to be renovated. The playground is becoming unsafe for our children. In addition, the Yost Park trails need to be maintained because right now they are overgrown by mother nature. It would be neat to have signs showing the type of wildlife in the parks and trails. With pictures and a little information about their habitat. I continue to be impressed with the quality of maintenance in our parks despite budget cut backs. I know there has been difficulty funding existing programs & I take my hat off to the employees doing such fine work to keep Edmonds looking & performing as good or better than ever. There are many rules that the parks have that are not inforced. The big one for me is that there are no dogs allowed in parks. Makes sense to me, but it would be nice if it were inforced a bit more. There are many dogs in parks that are not allowed, and I get tired of dodging land mines. I'm not a resident of Edmonds but I take classes (Writing On The Sound)and I use the beach. I enjoy the fairs and I sell at the antique mall. The one type of park lacking everywhere in Snohomish Country is the large open fields that don't have trees in the middle or bordering the field that blocks the wind. I'm a kite flyer and it's extremely difficult to find open fields for kite flyers. It IS a worldwide activity (Long Beach just finished their week-long international kite festival). Overall Edmonds does a great job. Make do with what you have. There is no money. Please make parks and other popular Edmonds destinations more bike friendly and include wayfinding signage for local and visiting cyclists. Money should be spent on feeding and housing the poor, the homeless and helping vets. Helping amateur artists create mediocre art is not a business the government should be in. thanks for the great work I love all the flowers planted along the waterfront park I would like to see the athletic facilities, especially the track, upgraded and Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 221 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? maintained (at the location where Taste of Edmonds is held). no My husband and I just had our 1st child, a boy. Being an Edmonds-raised family going on the 3rd generation, it is vital that our community continue to maintain and build upon what is already established in this wonderful community. We cannot wait to take our son to swing on the same swings my husband and I played upon when we were young, enjoy the dog park together, and establish routines and traditions that we have built our own lives upon. Edmonds is a remarkable town that we love to share with our friends and family who come over from Lynnwood or visit from out the country! It is too bad Edmonds doesn't have a year round pool. I am impressed with the dedication and professionalism of the parks and recreation staff. The quality of the downtown floral displays, the cleanliness of the parks overall, and the congenial nature of the staff at the Anderson Center give a very positive impression of the Edmonds Park and recreation staff. Please have non- liberal agenda events for empty nesters who are not in the geriatric crowd. It seems that most offerings are either for kids or seniors....not much in- between. 1) develop/maintain trails in Maplewood Park 2) build a first-rate, year-round aquatic center I like what we have. Some classes like tai chi seem too expensive. I think we should concentrate on having a connected way to walk safely (i.e. sidewalks or trails)from the south to the north. Brackett's Landing is sometimes nearly unavailable to the public due to divers using up all the parking and spreading all their gear all over the sidewalks. I wish something could be done about that. I wish there were funds to better police the waterfront so the laws prohibiting dogs could be enforced, especially since we already have a waterfront dog park available. (And I am a dog lover but they have their place.) I would like to see a wider variety of offerings at the FAC such as cooking classes, and hands-on art, and nature classes. Lynnwood has a much wider variety of offerings. We love them! No, thank you. No dogs allowed in parks is ridiculous. I can understand a leash law and scoop law, but to outright ban dogs in parks makes no sense and is unprecedented in this area as far as I know. The City of Edmonds is so unfriendly to pets; I'd really like to see that change. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 222 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? Given the economic climate, I would support maintaining existing parks, but NOT acquiring more parks. Purchase the 3 parcels of land from Dr. Park that abuts the city owned property, lot #12 of Admiralty Acres. This would make a great hiking park and a transition area from Seaview Park to Perrinvile and onto the County Park. Dogs are people too! Train the humans to pick up after them (provided poo bags, signage, etc.), and make Edmonds more "family friendly" by including dogs and humans... I think Edmonds should publish a "trail map" listing all of the parks and trails in the area. It can included distances, nice routes, and other suggestions (bike friendliness, dog friendliness etc.) A lot of people don't realize how many good trails there are around downtown I would like to see more adults off their rear ends and participating in some form of physical activity, like pickleball:) Edmonds has many senior citizens. Pickleball and disc golf are activities that seniors enjoy. I would like to see a disc golf course installed in Edmonds. This entails low cost and maintenance, and could attract many participants. Also, outdoor pickleball courts and a better facility indoors than the Anderson center (not enough space) would be good. If there were an evening walking club at Parks and Rec I would go. Don't want to walk alone, my neighborhood is not walkable and my spouse is not physically able. Maintain parks and rec at current levels. Walk-ability and sidewalks should be the priority of this department. City priorities are public safety and streets. Council should change REET policy to fund streets with portion currently restricted to parks capital. Yes I am an avid swimmer, and love swimming laps at Yost. From the first time I set foot in the women's locker room, in 2003, I was abhorred by the condition. There are clumps of hair on the floor and in the drains. There is debris strewn on the floor. It is so disgusting that I refuse to shower there after I swim; I come home to shower. I have mentioned this before, but to no avail. I see the lifeguards sitting around talking, rather than keeping the locker room clean. The locker room is a disgrace, an embarrassment (I apologize for it when I bring a guest) and a "black eye" on an otherwise beautiful facility and city. We have a great City staff of people dedicated to providing excellent parks and recreation service. The mention of business raises the idea of a campaign encouraging healthy activities for lunch and breaks city wide. Marketing Edmonds as a place for healthy businesses sounds good. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 223 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? Hickman is great. I have an annual membership at the Lynnwood Recreation Center, but I live in Edmonds by the high school. I need the pool for exercise and therapy. I am at that pool at least 4 times a week and have made many new friends, particularly ones that are members of the Edmonds Senior Center. It would be nice if Edmonds had an indoor municipal pool facility open to everyone. It could include aerobic classes, masters swimming, swimming classes, therapy classes. and so on. Edmonds is one of the most unfriendly towns for dogs. I love it here but friends rarely visit due to restrictions of dogs allowed in parks, markets, etc. Civic Center Park track facility is unusable for large portions of the year - if it can't be regularly maintained, perhaps an artificial surface would be a cost- effective investment The Taste of Edmonds, in my opinion, has changed so much in the last 10 years or so. It seems to have lost any 'class'. It feels more cheap carnival atmosphere. Majority of food offerings are 'fair-like' and not from Edmonds restaurants. More carnival-like arts and crafts. Is basically like the waterfront festival which also feels more on the 'low-class' scale these days. I'd vote to keep our excellent father's day weekend Art's Festival and stop The Taste.. The track at Civic Field could use improvement. In the wet weather it is a slippery mess, totally unsuitable for walking, much less running. We need more parks for our children to play. Neighborhood parks are lacking in the North Edmonds area. We'd like to be able to walk to a neighborhood park to meet our neighbors and expose our children to playing together. The parks and services we currently have are fine; just maintain them. Excellent Job! Keep the access available to Woodway residents. No more murals please! I would appreciate a greater focus on sustainable practices, which to me means a lower ecological/environmental impact or "footprint". The new Hazel Miller park is a good example. It is wonderfully useful and has been a great success this summer, but pouring that much new concrete is neither beautiful nor environmentally responsible. I love Edmonds parks (especially Hickman), but it is difficult to access any way but car with a child. Adding more sidewalks, bike lanes and easier access to some of our parks would make it easier to leave the car at home. Hickman Park was a nice addition. I would like more safe places for children to Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 224 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? bike. Surrounding city's have good turf fields used for both soccer and softball. Local tournament are held which make money for the rec departments. Why not Edmonds? It would be nice if the recreation center offered a hiking program like they have at the Everett Parks and Recreation. There is an extensive choice of hikes to join, most of them led by a guy named Andy Boos. Edmonds is so scenic!! We need to draw in more visitors from the city (Seattle and surrounding areas)to allow our cute city to thrive with its rich selection of great local people and local goods. We need to support and grow all things that are EDMONDS! I live in the neighborhood of Cherry Hill in Edmonds. South and West of OVD and 176th. There are three houses that lead into my cul-de-sac that should be condemned and torn down and a park should be put there because there is no park in thie area. You have to walk and cross OVD to get to Lynndale or Meadowdale. I love everything about my neighborhood except for the fact my kids have never been able to walk to a park. Please send an official to look at the houses. They are particle board disasters. Wish we took better advantage of what COE has to offer. We enjoy living in Edmonds parks and recreation stuff should remain mainstream. Sometimes Edmonds tries to hard to become the Fremont of Snohomish County. Don't need weird stuff. Clean, avaialable, safe and maintained in my opinion is what's necessary. Yost is a treasure. All it needs is a facelift (the locker rooms) Nothing fancy, just clean and functional. Maybe add a slide for the kids. Edmonds is confusing to visitors. I hear over and over again from family and friends that visit if Edmonds is a beach town where's the access and amenities at the beach. We travel to small towns like Harbor Springs, MI which is a great blend of beach parks, the marina, and commerce. Edmonds is very segmented and is embracing the arts and ignoring the vast potential or boat visitors. It's very puzzling to me living here and walking through the shops on 5th and Main St. one would never know there was a beach and marina nearby. Overall I think Edmonds does a pretty good job, but it could be a much more important art destination, and use many more trails. It would be nice to have more public access around or to lake ballinger. more patrol of mathay ballinger park. We need to improve the quality and number of our soccer fields including adding restrooms, lighting, and artificial turf on some fields (the high schools are Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 225 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? WAY overbooked and limited). The Civic fields would be an ideal location for a soccer complex. Currently Civic Fields is very underutilized. the fields themselves are in poor/dangerous condition. Civic field does not come close to sports fields offered by nearly all surrounding communitites. Civics primary use seems to be for the 4th of July and The Taste of Edmonds. this amounts to 5 days out of the entire year...what a waste of facility. As soccer fields, the space could be used daily and even rented out to cover mainenance and crowd drawing events such as a soccer tournament and weekend games. Lets get this going! We need a pool with open swim for more than an hour! Can't wait for the splash park! Real bathrooms at marina park and civic field! Keeping an outside pool in Edmonds is most important. We love the Edmonds parks. Thank you for all the work you do! The baskets of flowers and corner flower gardens are very important to the atmosphere in Edmonds and should always be included in yearly plans. I frequently walk my dog in the city park, and I do clean up after her. I find the park very neglected and which may invite vandalism? I would like to see it better maintained. Encourage private enterprise rather than taxation. I would gladly pay a fee for the service. Love Hickman Park! Wish the paths to get there was more pedestrian friendly. Would love to see more like it. We have always been proud of the services in Edmonds and our families have chosen to regularly vacation and/or move to town after visiting. I love the birding cruises offered as part of Birdfest. So fun and affordable. Would like more trails. Want like more dog friendly areas. We should have a better aquatic facility. Yost needs a remodel. Bathrooms are needed at the beach (the one near the dog park). We love that beach but I am hesitant to spend a lot of time their because of the lack of a restroom. Yost should charge non-residents more than it does. Also, they should ask for proof of residence not just take peoples word for it. Many years ago, I was part of a volleyball team who met at Greenlake, and really enjoyed it. I would really encourage this to happen more often. move dog park off the beach and charge for it A general project to improve walkability throughout Edmonds would be wonderful. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 226 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? I would LOVE more bike trails and bike safe bike lanes around Edmonds Update and fix the soccer fields! Add bathrooms and lights! Offer programs for the learning disabled both young and older. There really isn't a thing offered in our parks and rec.(would have to go to Shoreline or pay a lot for some privately run program elsewhere). I think Edmonds P & R services are mostly adequate and well done. The beach parks are so beautiful i would like a safe dog park. where my dog doesnt run on the tracks and into the public beach space. it isnt safe. alsoi would like some benches around town to sit while i am out walking. possibly with a view. garbage cans on the corners down town. had to carry a full poop bag around at the edmonds car show. not cool i no longer go tho the farmers market as frequently, no dogs allowed It is a given that the City of Edmonds has limited money. Parks and Recreation services make or break the quality of life. Suggest consideration of the following recommendations and food for thought. Some of the following are generic recommendations that could be applied to all departments: 1. Take care of existing infrastructure by funding routine maintenance based on cost of service, and establish and fund replacement programs for facilities and equipment. While there is a funded replacement program for city vehicles, is there a funded replacement program for recreation facilities and equipment? For example, is there a funded replacement program for neighborhood parks amenities, like picnic tables and playground apparatus? weight room equipment? with funding coming in total or in part, from revenues from programs? 2. Take advantage of every opportunity to improve existing, or add, waterfront access to Puget Sound and all other bodies of water in Edmonds. Edmonds's distinguishing feature IS Puget Sound. The costs are high, but the impact for current and future generations is higher. There are access points to Puget Sounds through neighborhoods that are in the category of "local knowledge". Walking trails are the probably the highest ranked facility in most Parks and Recreation Plans across the country. The "wow" factor and recreation impact for residents and visitors for Edmonds could be greatly enhanced by improving access in this area. 3. This is a generic recommendation for all departments. Identify service outcomes that are "essential", and what are "nice to have" services. Fully fund the essential and prioritize the rest. Ensure revenue policy work and cost of service analysis is the basis for establishing what is "fully funding" an essential service. Revenue policy work will help to ensures that everyone is paying their fair share from participants to taxpayers. I suggest this because most of the departments in any city are providing more services than are required by law or contractual obligation. Also, hold the Fire District accountable. Do the individual stations need new TV's every other year??? I hear from fire fighters Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 227 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? this was the case in the early days. Not sure what is happening now. Just sayin', there is silly stuff that should not be allowed, even if the money is in the contract. 4. Make the Parks and Recreation Director a full time director. Is it correct she is a part time Human Resources Director? Budget may be tight, however, a city the size of Edmonds needs a full time Parks and Recreation Director and a full time Human Resources Director. The liabilities in both areas are high. 5. What to do with the aging building facilities is a significant challenge due to lack of funding and deserves a total review. (I know I'm preaching to the choir here.) For example, evaluate the useable life span of the Francis Anderson Center and the Senior Center. How long will the band aids hold them together? In the case of the Senior Center, what is the cost that will be needed to keep the building from sinking? And, is all of City Hall being utilized to the maximum best use? Is there any potential for economy of scale and cost savings if the facilities for parks and recreation and senior services and city hall are combined in some manner in the future? This would require a "rethink" of how services are delivered and where they are located, and how they are funded. Consider some "what if" scenarios: a.If the Francis Anderson Center and the Senior Center are torn down at the end of their life spans, what facilities are needed to support the outcomes to be provided by the Department and to provide Senior Services? b. Are there other privately and/or publicly owned facilities that could be leased and/or leased to purchase that could be utilized to provide services and avoid the need for construction from scratch? c. What are pros/cons/costs if: the senior center services were moved to the top floor of city hall? or to the current Francis Anderson Center? or to a replacement building for the Anderson Center? Or to a facility in new private developments near the waterfront as part of mitigation costs? Or to a current empty space in Edmonds to provide better access for residents geographically? It is a given that any change would require a total "redo" of funding mechanisms, subsidies, etc. and getting clear about what Parks and Recreation services are essential to the community. The point of this is to look at "what could be" and ensure public resources are utilized to achieve the most critical outcomes for the city's population in the most efficient and cost effective manner. 6. Funding: Start a fund for replacement of facilities. Given the track record in Edmonds, it appears unlikely a bond issue for 100% of the amount will be successful. Consider setting aside money for whatever the ultimate vision is for facility replacement/renovation. When the City reaches a specific amount, for example 30% or 40% or whatever, ask the tax payers to pay the rest in a bond issue, or Councilmatic bond, in addition to any other sources of money that may be available at the time. Combine this with regular communication with the public so that when the time comes to ask for the "match", the City can make its case that it has followed through on its promise and vision. 7. Evaluate what business the Parks and Recreation Department is in. Many programs seem to be "tradition". It is good that some take advantage of the unique geographic Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 228 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? location of the city. I'm sure you are evaluating what percentage of population is being served in this process, and how many new participants are utilizing Parks and Recreation services and programs, and customer satisfaction etc Are outcomes being achieved? Space seems to be a limiting factor for programming at the Francis Anderson Center. Evaluate leases at the Francis Anderson Center. While they provide consistent revenue, is this the best use? Are there other uses that could provide better or broader services to the community? Could the department operate in smaller building if it did not provide space for the lessees? Are all department facilities fully utilized in non-peak hours? I encourage the Department to set its own standards for service based on local demographics, needs and outcomes rather than relying on national standards of number of parks/facilities per 1,000. Bike lanes/paths Please focus on maintaining what we already have without expanding P&R budget. We don't need to acquire or expand parks for which we not only have to pay for initially, but must also hire more staff and acquire materials to maintain it which requires long-term expense. Parks and vegetation should be kept up better We are grateful for the quality and beauty of Edmonds parks and other public resources. We are regular walkers and it is a joy seeing the plantings and consistence maintenance done by Parks personnel. The Edmonds Senior Center badly needs some maintenance, with input by professional designer. It is a busy place, has good staffing, but its appearance is one of antique paint, old fashioned and dull colors, and somewhat neglected by the city. It has a variety of old-fashioned donated wall decorations and furnishings. We compare it to other nearby communities' Senior Centers - Edmonds is a distant last place in appearance and appeal. Do not think a painting- decorations upgrade would be costly, but would make a huge difference. We agree that the Frances Anderson Center is also dreary - perhaps both facilities need a modest make over. Need more accessible handicap parking near the area of the Sunday concerts and the restrooms. Esperanse needs help!!! The City of Edmonds has a reputation for being very dog unfriendly. Edmonds has a beautiful dog park which is greatly used and appreciated but the ban of dogs from parks, walkways along the beach and community activities such as the farmers market is very upsetting to many dog owners that live in Edmonds that we know and friends that visit us in Edmonds from Seattle and other nearby communities. Dogs are a large part of people's lives and families and the ban of dogs from many areas in Edmonds limits our family from enjoying many Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 229 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? amenities that Edmonds has to offer non-dog owners. Trees are getting out of hand. Trim or limit the height of trees to prevent falling over. I really appreciate the work that Edmonds has done in the plantings and flowers downtown. Having open spaces for sport teams whether sponsored by the city or other group on the city is important. Having the ability to use the resources we have in the evenings with lighting helps keep this area safe. I don't use places where there are not public restrooms on site or close by. Keeping them clean and working of course is essential as well. I would love to see a bicycle lane installed along the length of Olympic View (from Puget Drive to Perrinville). The ladies restroom at the Edmonds pier is a disaster! no I think you do a great job now. The good ones are great, others 'ok' but need neighborhood parks on the eastside of town. the one park on Lake Ballinger is, honestly, a joke. Damp, mucky land, beat-up bench and nothing to do. This is not a park and, from our perspective, clearly represents the favoring of the folks in the Bowl/Downtown versus the rest of us. Level the playing field around town or don't do anything more! Edmonds is a beautiful city and it's residents are loyal to the area. A vast population of long-time loyal resident families' interests are in the athletic realm. There is a general opinion among those residents, that Edmonds (the city and school districts) do not place value and therefore do not support those interests. Thus, they take their expendable income dollars and seek those activities outside the Edmonds area. Due to Edmonds becoming increasingly higher-density in population, I encourage any efforts towards keeping OPEN spaces protected. Parks can hopefully be maintained at a decent level and PLEASE do not sell-off these lands.... if it's still being done, Stop it. The housing development that is being done by Hickman Park is awful. I live several miles from that park and use the field and basketball court on a regular basis, just like several other parks. We need trees, grass, open and natural habitats, etc. I think current recreation services are relatively good, if not excellent. I've played softball and basketball through the city programs... even use the F.A.C. weight room on occasion. Thank you - Lonnie Kopp The senior center needs to have the high priority the strategic plan gives ti. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 230 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? Keeping Yost Pool and improving it Where is the sidewalk talked about by Council for the west side of Susnet? no More and longer walking trails. Tax money should be spent on fixing the roads before we worry about parks. At this rate, we won't be able to get to the parks. Edible book fest like they have at 3rd place books. It attracts a lot of people. Every program we've participated in, as a family, has been great. Minor quibbles about schedule for kids classes: try to schedule as if you are a parent with children in school, and parents working full time. Summer camp sched leaves over a week of gap at both ends, with few other options available. During the school year, there are also several Edmonds School District days that are off or half days, leaving parents scrambling for options for kids of all ages. If you had programs tailored to the school schedule, it would make the Parks and Rec a reliable service to turn to during these periods. I know the parks & rec is not designed to be day care, but my kids enjoy every opportunity to get a Discovery camp or other fun activity, so this seems like a way to tailor the schedule to the need. I feel parks are well maintained and trails are great. Any improvements are a great thing. Skateparks seem popular and maybe a third could be added? Or, another park similar to Meadowdale, which has that huge "pully" type swing for big kids? In fact, how about instead of another skate park, add "toys" for adults (and teens)!? It would be so cool. I think teens and adults would still play like when they were children, if the equipment was next to skateparks, it'd be obvious it was for older kids. Plz. See Paine Field Park near the Speedway king size swing and climber thing/spin thing :) Maintaining what we have is needed. The yost pool issue is a prime example. I never supported the money spent on yet another feasability study on the pool and the short sightedness of where the money would come from to "re-do" the pool. Aging facilities are common and we need open talk on how best to move into the future with aging buildings. Upkeep is costly so to plan 20 to 40 years out is needed. You have a lot of soccer here, but no public, decent lighted fields. the meadowdale area has a high school with no lights, or a lighted area with bad fields. can't you get something together there? Rock on! Let's try to get more teens involved We need a new indoor pool facility before we acquire more parks Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 231 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutparksandrecreationservicesin Edmonds? I think Edmonds should stay the unique place it is. The quiet, natural setting is the main reason I live here but work in Seattle. In general, the Edmonds parks serve our needs very well. I would like to see expanded dog access to the city park in Edmonds - the area that is set aside (and apparently policed, based on the testimony of friends) is small and serves double duty as a chip dump. Dog owners are park users too, and should not be treated as a nusance, but should be well accomodated, as are the other user groups in the park. Trails for traveling, commuting, going place to place (not just in a circle around the park) Edmonds has few sidewalks compared to other cities (Shoreline) and I'd like to see more trails so kids can bike safely. Organize volunteer days. Many of us would love to help. Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? The Taste of Edmonds should NOT charge admission. The prices were too high inside to begin with. Just saying. I do not like the new black flower poles with artistic elements in the downtown. I think that they do not mix well with the antique lights and flower poles. It is jarring to see this artistic clutter. Perhaps the could be better in another part of town. One vision, which would be a collaboration between the city and the arts community, would be to tap into the high environmental awareness of Edmonds' artists and residents, creating a recycled art (only) event, drawing many participants to a free (outdoor?) venue. It feels like " good old boys" club. The arts festival has treated many of us professional artists very poorly the murals are great. but they aren't visible enough. there are several places down on the waterfront and across from the train station that would give major visibilty to the arts here in Edmonds, if we want to be considered an Arts Destination, these public art displays should be more prominent and visible. Overall the City does an excellent job in this regard and should be proud of its work. However, leadership must understand that window-dressing is not a viable long-term strategy for sustainable redevelopment and economic prosperity. Edmonds needs to be more than a Potemkin village. To some degree,my response above applies to this question as well; however, we have several art/cultural groups who are supported by donors and some City funds. I truly believe many things can be accomplished by using caring people Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 232 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? who want to see more art/culture in the City and who volunteer as well as financially support the groups. Free events are good. Edmonds could be marketed with "Edmonds Festivals" brand -- and let folks know that there is a festival every single week in town, from farmer's markets in the summer, to the car show, to the tree lighting.... The murals are hideous and make Edmonds look like an amateur arts destination. The entire town lacks a designed aesthetic. There is no oversite to make sure that the retailers in the downtown core present to a professional level. There is no stimulus to building owners to find retail oriented tenants of high quality- Within the downtown core - there are too many service oriented businesses at retail level - Banks, Real Estate, Financial Management - none of these should be taking up valuable retail level space if you are going to try and get this to be an "arts destination". Place's like Sandy B's Diner are a blight on the downtown core - there should be a fine to businesses on the main streets that aren't open - it makes the town look like it's full of hobbyists. The current business owners should take more pride in their look and presentation. The wonderful street corner plantings are an advertisement that Edmonds advocates beauty. I am disapointed that culture here is defined only as "art" . I would like to see cultural activities other than just the Easter Egg Hunt. We need a museum featuring NW artists, contemporary art museum, artist studio spaces similar to The Torpedo Factory - ECA has a lot of unused space that can be utilized into additional arts oriented venues - not just performing arts. A museum store and gift shop, etc. n/a The cost of all these services should be borne by the user and not subisidzed. Some of the questions are worded in a way that suggest that responding is a support of the activity. The survey does not allow responses to suggest we are already doing enough and we do not need any more park services. The Arts Conference was an excellent gathering and I am very happy to have been able to participate. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for creating such an event to bring together so many of us who are interested in the Arts. Less murals and more public art in the downtown area. I hate the murals Love ECA Love Edmonds Arts Festival Love once a month Gallery walks Hate "Taste" Please don't close Yost Pool. It is the GEM of Edmonds and it would be a Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 233 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? tragedy, if it were to close. Keep improving it. Edmonds already provides a sufficient number of arts and cultural services especially for adults. We could use more opprotunities for families with young children, like children's concerts year round. Edmonds Arts festival brings many to the city. Would love to have Edmonds be known as art city, also should promote our underwater park....maybe some art installations in that area as well. I would like to see an end to the mural painting on buildings. Enough already... Nice emphasis on the arts and culture, always has been part of Edmond's culture, kudos! Take a walk in downtown Everett or Walla Walla. You will see many public art works on the sidewalks all over in both of those cities. Edmonds apparently wants to be known for it's art community but you don't see any public art or sculptures while walking through downtown other than a few murals on buildings. If Edmonds wants to be known for the arts it probably should look the part too. Christmas lighting ceremony and festivities from the fountain are 5th $ Main is a monumentally stupid and pretentious move on the part of the Art Society Snobs of Edmonds Streets (ASSes)! For years it was an identifying focal point and gathering place that gave Edmonds part of it's small, but elite community soul. Moving it out of the focal point of the city on to the side streets was idiotically stupid. Bring it back and regain some soul! Get rid of the ASSes!! I enjoy the murals arn all art, music and of coure the water front. Lets not go overboard with the art work displayed in Edmonds. Right now I think we have plenty of murals, in fact, too many. Lets diversify as well as move outside the core Edmonds area. n/a i think the events and services skew towards the older crowd and resident "in the bowl" -- we have a diverse community outside the bowl and I don't feel like they're included enough and I get they have a lot to share. We can't let Edmonds just be known for predominantly promoting and showcasing adult white artists. Providing art classes and projects with more depth and less "craft" to young people of all ages would be a nice change. Does anybody need to make something out of macaroni or cotton balls beyond pre-school? No. I'm seeing kids in the fifth grade that can't draw a simple tree or use scissors effectively to Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 234 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? save their life. When I ask them if they've had any art training, most of them will say, "Yes, every summer I take classes at Parks & Rec in Edmonds." I'm assuming that many are referring to a summer camp scenario, which may or may not be focused on creativity. If that experience only lasted a week, it isn't enough time to develop a new skill. I also understand that many parents sign their kids up for a quick class as a means of babysitting with an activity. We have that issue at the school. Creating a curriculum specifically to build a set of creative skills in children of a certain age isn't easy and neither is marketing it to specifically get those kids that are truly interested in learning to register for a higher quality class. If a partnership program between the school and your organization existed, it would be much easier to find those kids and invest in the idea of developing a community of younger artists. Teachers could even recommend or nominate an artistic student to an exclusive program with a deeper, extended focus. Celebrating and investing in quality art classes and programs for adults and seniors is wonderful. I just wish the kids growing up here weren't receiving the short end of the stick in the arts education community. We are proud to have the EAC in our town. We should have more and more cultural opportunities because people need to learn of all the existing culture inside the United States. Same comment as above ... just need better communication about what is going on. The art classes are expensive through Frances Anderson Center, but the teachers are being paid less. I hope that things change in the future! Love the murals, ECA and flower baskets in Edmonds! Please focus on sidewalks, so the kids may walk to school safely, and worry less about lantern style lamps in the non existent cultural district. The sidewalks that exist are not maintained, and there are very busy roads where there are none, especially on the way to seaview. If the district can't afford busing for these kids, they should make sure the walking path is realistic. no I would like to become more involved with it. More free things are best. And things I can take my kids to. Things "G-rated." I get nervous about "art" because some people tend to go crazy. That's all... There are many artists and arts experiences in Edmonds, but I would like to see more spontaneous art experiences, perhaps performers on the street or by the ferry, near the waterfront, etc. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 235 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? Thanks for all you do. You need to get out the work and you need much more diversification. I love public art but probably more important is the availability of recreation services to anyone, even those who cannot afford recreation services. Quality of life services are usually the first on the budget chopping block. To be honest, I am not likely to vote for any tax increase for maintained or increased services until Edmonds changes it's form of government to a Council/Manager form of government. Edmonds needs a professional manager at the helm. Keep adding new types of performances, venues, etc. Keep it up--we love it! N/A Perhaps posting concert list of the Edmonds Center for the Arts some where visible in downtown Edmonds. I never really thought of Edmonds as an "Arts Destination". The murals are getting out of control. I don't have a problem that there are a few murals around town, I just feel like whoever is approving these designs needs to use a little more discretion. They look tacky and outdated. Would love to see art that feels more like something you would see in Freemont or Wallingford and is truly unique. When I think of the arts in Edmonds, I think of an older crowd who is retired and not art that is up and coming. More public art or tempory displays in public areas would enhance Edmonds. I love the increasing amount of artistic murals around downtown as well as the upkeep of planters and flowers. Both make edmonds very appealing and inviting. private run public support Including non-downtown Edmonds locations in public art would be great. It needs to be cohesive--similar enhancements in all locations to make sure everyone knows it is part of Edmonds and we are linked. Are we linked to the interurban trail at all? Lake Ballinger is pretty neat, isn't some of it Edmonds and are we linked to it somehow? Art could do it? What is that nice looking clubhouse over there by Ballinger Field? Does it get used? It looks like it is empty. There is loads of parking and a nice building--even if it isn't in Edmonds proper it is very very close and maybe it could support arts and cultural activities. Partnerships with Edmonds school District and Edmonds CC may be under developed. The planting strips in town this year are the best I've ever seen them--they look fantastic. They get better and better every year. EdCC has a horticulture program--are there links with that? Internships? The cultural diversity at the community colleges is a bonus since we lack that a bit in our general population. We have a Japanese sister city, maybe there could be more links in Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 236 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? that area. Gardening, language, oceans, art, education? Art is an important part of growth and development and the lack of funding in the school districts make it even more important that Edmonds remain committed to the Arts. Edmonds Arts Festival is a stand out event bringing in thousands of people to see and learn about art in our community. Focus less on retirees and try to bring all groups to town. Edmonds Center for the Arts needs to be self supporting. The City backed bonds need to be fully repaid by the Public Facilities District. I grew up in Edmonds and am proud to support the arts and cultural services whenever I can. It's nice, but not important to my family. Just not that interested. The mural program is wonderful and is a source of enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. It gives Edmonds a special feel. The sidewalk improvements along Main St. are attractive. The Arts Festival is a wonderful institution. I feel privileged to live within walking distance. At some point when I am not working so much, I'll be likely to take more advantage of the arts and cultural services offered in the city. Thank you very much for asking for the public's opinions on the issues covered in this survey! CRI classes are amazing. Our dance groups are always looking for good dance floors (Skandia uses Cedar Valley Grange, Phinney Ridge Center and a church on Mercer. Also the Latvian Center and the Bothell Senior Center. Springdans is held at Seabeck on the Hood Canal. Leikarringen of Leif Erikson practices at Leif Erikson Lodge in Ballard. Our camp is at Camp Brotherhood. No I think public funds could be better spent elsewhere than on the mural art in downtown Edmonds -- some of these murals, in my humble opinion, are a bit tacky. we love art in edmonds Edmonds needs to continue its support of the arts and cultural events! I think Edmonds is already regarded as an artistic place, and enhancing the arts and cultural services will only serve to draw in more visitors and make Edmonds a destination for people seeking art. We will always vote for improving this important part of the city. Like the murals downtown, and the lovely flowers all over, such a pretty city to Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 237 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? live in, love the beaches etc. I usually love murals...but even thou art is in the eye of the beholder, I'm not too impressed by many that are in Edmonds. And they are somewhat mish- mashed. The flower baskets are always a plus! How about art programs for low/no income kids. (and camps?) Sorry, we don't see arts and cultural as a vital service of the parks department. Sometimes less is better. I feel that we may be going overboard on the murals, it's like have too many knick knacks. Also, much of it seems kind of old fashioned. Just one persons opinion of course. Was quite vibrant until Symantics moved out I enjoy them... believe they make the city a better place to live. No. The 'take a few minutes' was deceptive and it requires quite some time to do this, so I need to stop. Facebook and media information is useful, just as I found this questionnaire, on-line. I do read the promotions that are sent in the mail; some of the offerings are outside of my experience and lifestyle. Edmonds does work hard to maintain its unique quality as it stands rather near to all of the stuff in Seattle. Edmonds is a nicer and safer place to walk around, even after dark. The ECA is a great place, and brings people from beyond our town's borders into Edmonds to see a show. I hope the City is generous in its support of the ECA. Thanks for asking! We live in a beautiful place and I think the city is doing a fabulous job celebrating and sharing our city with residents and non-residents. I am blessed to be a life-long resident. The fountain is gorgeous and the flower baskets and flower beds are too, keep up the good work. Please do mention to the Parks Department, lets keep the fountain a fountain, even for most of the winter, rather than have lights on it and no water running through April or so like in the past several years. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts and opinions. Edmonds Center for the Arts is the City's most important arts and cultural asset. It enlivens the town (and fills our restaurants and other shops) on the nights of performances, it provides a wonderful space for community performing groups and provides wonderful opportunities to connect and grow. It needs to be embraced and supported in a more complete way by the City that it benefits. Improved and varied outdoor venues for performing arts....would be a draw for the city core businesses. More business...more tax income...happier citizens. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 238 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? This was sorta of a question on the survey. I would like to see a better integration between the arts organizations, one example is why doesn't the City of Edmonds work with the Mural Society - if the city wants to promote Arts then their is a whole talent and organization to make it more visible to the public and visitors. Another example, I worked at the Edmonds Arts Festival this year and when I ask about working with other artist groups, I was a little laughed at. So, I am thinking there could be some better work done in that area and the survey does not really address integration of events or groups. The Arts and Cultural services in Edmonds is unapproachable as it it pretty much controlled by a few. It needs to be more transparent, and open to everyone. Make more use of Edmonds Center for the Arts by doubling the number of performances. Stop public funding of the ECA. It is exciting to be part of a community that is so art driven. Nice offerings, hope they can be expanded in future as funding and space permits. Edmonds has become recognized as an "art community" and with this it brings artist together and those who enjoy their work. Yet, people see abandon buildings and empty store fronts downtown that signal to visitors a community that is struggling with its own identity. I hear in circles the term "Deadmonds" when making reference to the downtown. If we are to be somethingÈ and Arts and Culture seems to be the identity we have chose to pursue, then we should not struggle in regards. We need to be the best at this. We need to bring in more Ñmasters of artsÒ to our community, a ÑPageant of Masters in ArtÒ We need to provide more studio space (at cost or public access) for artist that wish to explore or expand their art The Edmonds Center for Creative Minds. We need to expand on the street scenes (like the Edmonds Farmers Market) and bring it indoors during the off season, make it an art scene for local artist to share and sell their work, invite others outside our community to participate, and make it a regular event. These are just some of the ideas I can offer you. You are doing a good job, yet there is great opportunity, and Edmonds is worth the effort and a great place to live. I love the Edmonds Center for Arts programs When I think of Edmonds cultural/arts, to be quite honest, I think of senior citizens and the downtown area only. To make Edmonds a true cultural/arts destination (supported by marketing dollars) the city must expand its programming to embrace a broader variety of the arts, including the edgy and outrageous types that draw the interest of the demographically huge Gen X and Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 239 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? Gen Y populations. Teens refer to Edmonds as Deadmonds. It would be nice if there was more for them to do. Superlative, consistent, community dedication is greatly admired! A real magnet! Such a friendly seaside town without pretension! Hoping the redesign of the waterfront (auction area by ferry parking) conveys the character of "welcome" to "our town" and doesn't get lost in gaudy commercialism! I would like to see more music festivals. Dixie land jazz, gypsy jazz, choro, bluegrass. etc. I'm not loving the explosion of murals in Edmonds. It looks a little like a comic book downtown now. I would like to see murals in the Five Corners area and include the native Salish culture. I already have I would enroll my daughter at more things at Frances Anderson center like art and cooking or something if the fees were less. the selection of activites is great. I am a member of Gallery North in Edmonds, and overall I think the city and all do a good job or promoting the arts. I would like to see more professional teachers and classes at the level of Pratt in Seattle. These could be held in conjunction with Artworks perhaps? That is an underused facility..but maybe Edcc and P& R could work together. I think we are doing a great job overall! Streets look great. Some neighborhoods are a bit underserved such as zone 2. We love the ECA. Please try to keep the ticket prices affordable for lower middle income folks. Not all of us can afford expensive cars & venues. Have conference center open during work hours during week so people can see art displays then I think this is overrated. We need to build businesses around young enterprenurial people, but cater to keep this city old. Get rid of the antique mall. Put in something that will draw people to the heart of edmonds. None. No thank you The variety of sports is pretty good, but the music/art lessons are lacking. Arts and cultural services are not so much an issue in the city of Edmonds. What is an issue is continuing to cater to a geriatric culture and not highlighting the potential that Edmonds offers and the lack of infrastructure and development in commercial spaces downtown. There is a reason that Petosa's went out of Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 240 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? business, an older population base does not spend money. attracting local commercial businesses and start-ups, similar to Ballard, Queen Anne and the like would be a smarter proposal. I don't care about it. Hard times have made it necessary to charge for festivals and the funding can be stretched only so far. Road improvement and public safety are priorities, not entertainment. The library is important other stuff not so much. I don't know what dunderhead thought 10% for arts was a good idea for public buildings. The people in jail do not care about the art outside the building, just as the people using the transit tunnel downtown Seattle pretty much ignore the art. I do like the art walk that happens in September but that is not supported by public funds. Appreciate the conversation and focus on arts and cultural services. Would like to see less conventional art presented. Thank you I'd like to see more free music in Edmonds but I'd like those musicians to be paid well. By music, I mean small ensembles that encourage the listener to linger, listen, visit with friends, shop, and eat. Not more loud rock bands that hurt the listener's ears and do not encourage conversation. Thank you! I'm pleasantly surprised at the quality of talent that is brought to the Edmonds Center for the Arts. We've enjoyed several performances recently and are amazed that such big names come to our little town! My husband and I moved here almost three years ago from the Portland area and love this town! no Yes..PLEASE STOP PAINTING THOSE HIDIOUS MURALS!!!! I do not know how or why this program got started but it needs to stop. Graffiti is more artistic than these murals. They are spoiling our beautiful downtown. We aren't Leavenworth...at least they have a theme. No I believe that Edmonds does just fine with what they already have. It would be great to foster more collaboration between the different arts organizations, the city, and artists in Edmonds. We do have good support for art here. Id like to see it continue to improve. The city and the citizens do value art and culture and this helps make Edmonds a great place to live. We have enough. We need to focus on things that bring in a younger age group and bring in revenue. We need to prioritize and not just spend spend spend! no Keep developing it. It's great to see. Edmonds Center for the Arts is wonderful. There should be a way to get every Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 241 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? ticket used at the last minute for shows that are not sold out! We already have a PFD which is a taxing district....I suggest we use that entity to propose a fund that would support both the ECA and be a Granting organization for the entire Edmonds Arts Community. I think Edmonds Center for the Arts is an amazing resource for performing arts and culture right in Edmonds. It's a shame that the City of Edmonds does not promote Edmonds Center for the Arts as a valuable place for residents, families and businesses in Edmonds. Where else can you see such a range of amazing performing art? What other business/organization brings in thousands of people each month to dine, shop and visit Edmonds each month? Every time I attend a show at Edmonds Center for the Arts I almost pinch myself...how incredible is it that I get to see this...here in Edmonds! The summer concerts are good. The murals are great. Relax and enjoy the talent that is in the Edmonds area. Keep the variety going. Keep on doing what we are doing and look for private funding for additional projects. There are wonderful cultural and artistic opportunities here. Many are too expensive for participation except by the wealthy. Parks and Rec seems to be the " leveler " in this. In times of economic distress, though, it is hard to maintain the wide selection of classes and opportunity. I do believe that it is really important to do this , though, and it always comes down to what to do with the resources available. Thank you so much for the opportunity to make our thoughts known---it seems to me that this survey is really wise planning on your part. Regarding Cultural events and Art in Edmonds there is a lot of variety offered as it is. The city should concentrate on bringing in tax-revenue generating business, instead of more tax-draining events. Lets built a financially sound and strong city instead of pie-in-the-sky wish list. It is working fine through private funding and Edmond's vast group of volunteers who give so much time freely. It will continue to work very well if the disfunctional city council keeps their noses out of it! see above. In particular, we appreciate the community events (like concerts in the park, outdoor movies, waterfront festival) that encourage people to get out and "be" together in meaningful ways. This is how we break down silos, increase cultural awareness and sensitivity, and teach our youth about the importance of being engaged in the life and health of our community. It would be important for more of the City Council members to participate in arts and culture by supporting and attending the varied performances at the ECA. It is a very important part of the arts and culture of Edmonds. I feel the City Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 242 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? Council is sometimes more of a deterrent to a logical solution for many of the cities problems. In order to have more public art and not break the city arts budget, consider an art loan program where artists loan large outdoor sculptures to the city for a specified period of time. The local gallery representing the artist would have its name on the title plaque and any interested buyer could contact the gallery for purchase. If the city received a great deal of public enthusiasm for a piece, it could itself purchase the piece or find a local patron to gift it to the city for permanent display. The Arts Festival is one of the best I have ever been to. Please keep up the great work! Need programs that appeal to others than kids and women. Clean the toilets in the City Park especially before events like the Sunday Concerts in the Park. It is embarrassing to have visitors use our facilities and gag. It would be nice to have real toilets (not plastic port-a-poopers)near the Grandstand at The Taste of Edmonds and Summer Market, but I know it would cost "100's of Millions of Dollars" to do so. The sewer line is soooo far away! How long are we going to be a hick town? I'm not too involved in the arts but I think it's a good thing to have. I do go to concerts in downtown Edmonds. I very much enjoy the variety of arts and cultural services in Edmonds. It is one reason of many I love our community. Keep it up. We talk about arts and culture as though they exist in a vaccum. We need a vibrant community to support that and that should be our first priority! recognize edmonds resident's art work or art businesses outside of edmonds I enjoy the variety of programs offered, and enjoy Craze as a useful and timely publication. The future of Edmonds must include strong emphasis on the arts in order to remain competitive in attracting tourism, business and real estate sales. The image of Edmonds still is a colorful and inviting one and mustn't be lost to over- development of unimaginative buildings, with artistic appeal compromised by practicality. Art projects (such as the murals) add hugely to the appeal of Edmonds and are not cost-prohibitive. I'd like Gerber sculptures all over town, but lovely permanent art likely isn't in our budget for some time. We have lots of local artists of all ages who could be encouraged to contribute their gifts. It's hard to imagine a true focus on art in Edmonds when current powers-that-be are so short-sighted as to view a round-about at Five Corners as sensible use of funds. Ridiculous. Repair roads. Keep police and fire personnel strong. And, Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 243 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? always, fund the arts and make safe the parks, which add depth and meaning to life. More public restrooms and a pet friendly one. The Restroom are not pet friendly. More Arts and Cultural Services where well behaved pets can come. We have a good program already. Expanding it may ruin it...... I think that Edmonds support for the arts is quite adequate. I would like to see more social gathering nights and or days in downtown Edmonds for adults. The Halloween event is really wonderful for children. Keep that one going but add a few evenings a year that are more appealing to adults but don't exclude children. The Arts Commission under France Chapin is terrific and I am pleased that our mayor is supportive of the arts. The Art Summit meeting was well attended. I hope this will happen every year. Congratulations to the organizers of this event. No Part of the charm of Edmonds is the support it provides to the artist community. The display of public art, Edmonds performing Arts Center, Rick Steves and Water front are all great assets that make the small town feel connected to a larger community. I love that Edmonds embraces the arts so strongly; I can have arts and culture in a smaller community. Raised in Edmonds, I left for big city excitement and culture, only to return here to raise my children. Love, love, love the direction Edmonds is taking with regards to the arts! Who wants to live in drab suburbia? I don't! Stay the course! :) There is so much Edmonds has to offer, but living just outside of Edmonds a few blocks from the border in Lynnwood, sometimes I don't get the information I need. I rely on facebook, the edmonds patch and a few other sources. Wish more would come in the mail. More community events. Currently, there is a faction in Edmonds that wants to spend public assets to attract custom for business...for private profit. In this particular time of financial difficulties for all, it is ludicrous and difficult to watch. get rid of the snooty bags that run the arts festival. They have driven most of the "true" artists away years ago. Keep up the good work. Perhaps get marathons going in the park trails to raise money for the Arts and the Parks. We are absolutely in love with the ECA...What a great venue for the Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 244 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? community!! I am not big in the arts. I do enjoy looking on occasion but it is not a big deal for me. I will not make a special trip for it but if I am near I will always stop. what is done is generally of good quality not done throughout the city, e.g., getting the murals out of the core downtown to the rest of Edmonds needs to be multi-cultural and is generally not today need a platform for youth/kids to get the same support as adults Again, make do with what you have. Do not rely on government sourcing, try to minimize government involvement. Quit trying so hard. It gets too twee sometimes in Edmonds, especially with all the average art produced for and by retirees. Art should come out organically. I really don't want to live in a Hallmark card. That's not really art. That's commerce's idea of art. Your view is the best art you have. Protect it. Events seem to happen that I was not aware of. There does not seem to be a place where all activities are publicized. If we want people to come to Edmonds for outdoor events, event the market suffers from not having public restrooms Overall, services are abundant and varied and many are free. Having lived in Seattle and been involved there in the arts, this was a nice surprise. An affordable venue for classes, workshops, Festivals, sales of art. More inclusion of art sales at the Farmers market. thanks for the communications and activities in so many areas I would like for information about events to be easier to find. It would be good to have more information regarding opportunities for volunteering for the different organizations and events. And follow-up would be good for those who volunteered for a previous event. Two years ago I volunteered for the Edmonds Art Festival. It was easy because there were people soliciting volunteers at the Farmer's Market. Nobody has contacted me since and I haven't seen anyone at the Farmer's Market either. I'm not in the loop like some but I think it's pretty good. We have a great community..but I'm not really in the mix of things like some. Low cost work space for artists would be wonderful but there is some at ArtWorks. no I would love to see more expression of other cultures. I am a born and raised Edmonds gal, and know that there is not much in the way of diversity living around me. However, I think we need to show our community and younger generations that we are very much in tune with the world around us from Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 245 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? Vietnamese culture to the art and dancing expressions of those from Kenya; to the paintings and sculptures of our neighbors to the south, in Mexico. What a great festival that would be to bring to Edmonds!! The Christmas tree lighting event and the 4th of July parade are fabulous. Edmonds Center for the Arts is one of the best things to happen in Edmonds in the last 20 years Need more attention for writers' groups and programs I'd like some place where different groups could post their events besides the banners that are used (they are good, but need to be supplemented). Perhaps a signboard near the entrance to Edmonds on hwy. 99 The one thing Edmonds lacks is inexpensive studio space for artists. Not everyone has enough property to be able to build a studio addition to their home or in their back yard. Otherwise, Edmonds offers wonderful cultural and arts opportunities. We love them! No, thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Arts Conference and am pleased to know work is still being done. Although I am not an artist, I do want to continue to participate and support this update process. An amazing small town feel with a lot going on, and the flowers downtown are a feast to the eyes. Edmonds could become the WA version of Carmel, CA. Take a look at what Port Townsend offers, incredible! The Edmonds Arts Festival is wonderful - I feel as if the Waterfront festival has lost some of its charm over the past 10 or 15 years that it used to have. I hope artwalk (on the third Thursday of each month) continues too, I think this is great for local businesses. Thanks for your efforts. Good job Any additional spending in the P and R Department should be devoted to the arts and making Edmonds an arts destination. The Arts Community offers additional delight for living in Edmonds. Providing city wide installations and events could only strengthen our town. I was intrigued with the idea of additional locations for readings, rehearsals, and theatre productions. Maybe more coordination with Edmonds School District; Fire Stations; business' conference rooms; or coffee houses could increase Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 246 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? locations. Designing a banner or poster to mark such locations would be great. So important to Edmonds economy and identity. It would be nice if the businesses that deal in art and the ones that support art were open later. By the time I get off of work in Seattle and get to Edmonds, things are closed. And if you are going to have arts open later, you will need restaurants open later. It's sad when people attend an event (play, music) and afterwards have to drive to Lynnwood or Seattle for a meal because most everything is closed. It is getting better, but where are the restaurants for the teens? I think there is something for everyone here and that we are quite 'artsy'. Bigger isn't always better and more isn't always better. Stop wasting the money by publically funding something that should be funded by the individuals interested. The Edmonds Center for the Arts shouldn't be receiving any public funding either. If it can't make it on it's own financially then it should go away. It shouldn't benefit from public funding any more than a bowling alley or movie theater. You've done a really great job so far. The focus on the arts is a big part of why we love living in the bowl. Keep up the good work! Set goals for the city "think Orcas Island!" The path we are on seems fine. Edmonds is a great place. And free expression likely allows that to exist. All opinions pushing and pulling for the common good. Sometimes I think there is too much of a desire to become weird. I do not support getting weird. Nice, clean, safe, maintained and available to the public is my desire. It's great, though I'd suggest downtown shops stay open late one friday night a month like Kirkland does! Tie it up with art, and promote all restaurants and businesses. I think the city does a great job promoting local artists and art functions. Over the years, our arts and cultural environment has become an integral part of our Edmonds lifestyle. Keep the flower people forever! Keep the free parking... Keep Edmonds Edmonds... You are doing it good... I would like to thank the Edmonds Parks and Rec dept for doing a most outstanding job! It is ALWAYS a pleasure everytime I visit! Thank You! more arts & culture events, like thurs art walk, and music in the parks While I value nearly all the public art in Edmonds, I would applaud the Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 247 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? removal of the hideous, hateful, ugly sculpture at the walk leading to the fishing pier. Would love to see native American or Asian festival of some kind happen here. Canoe or totem building on the beach or whatever. They seem underrepresented in the arts, yet we claim to have an "international district". What keeps me from supporting a tax measure is the lack of transparency regarding public employee salaries and benefit packages. The public perception is that employees are no longer public servants, but that the public serves them with over generous taxation. To add more services would likely mean more bureaucracy and more of this. I lived and worked in Edmonds for 25+ years and moved out last year. I think the City has done a good job of launching and supporting various initiatives that have created strong arts and cultural services in Edmonds. It seems like a good time to let the various arts groups do their thing and quit using City funding to support them and organize them. The Edmonds Center for the Arts, the Arts Festival, the theater group etc. are well established and do not need City staff support. Also another rethink, given that the Edmonds Center for the Arts has a nice theater, is there a need for the City to continue to maintain the Wade James theater? I don't know what the City's costs are related to that building, but it seems there might be an opportunity for economy of scale, better visibility and facility for the Wade James group, etc. by relocating them. The Chamber of Commerce has provided special events in the community with limited financial help from the City. It seems like it might be time to let the Arts groups do the same. My impression is a lot of emphasis has been placed on developing a downtown arts scene. While it attracts dollars to the community, I wonder if there is similar emphasis and dollars placed on economic development in all business zones, ie. Perrinville, Four Corners, Aurora Corridor etc.. What is the pay back for the investment in arts scene by the City? What is the payback for investment in getting viable businesses to thrive in Edmonds? A small budget item and an annoyance I'd like to point out. The amount of arts publications mailed out by the city, specifically 4 color brochures, list of arts events etc. are not needed, are a waste of staff time and resources when there are internet solutions that could disseminate that information to a broader constituency. Suggest Arts and Cultural Services be considered in the context of the larger picture of service provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. I hope there will be a Parks and Recreation Summit. The challenge in having a special interest summit is that a bias is set before the doors are opened. Did sports folks show up? Did seniors show up? Did hikers and bikers show up? Were other special interest groups participating? A Parks and Recreation Summit would present the competing interests and potentially make for a more balanced perspective in the final recommendations for what to do with limited resources. Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 248 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? No More information about cultural events We applaud the long-term commitment of Edmonds to seek to review and improve its programs. This survey is one example of "quality improvement" effort - now to make tough priority choices..... Love the Sunday artists in action on the waterfront after the regular Arts Festival ArtWorks is a fantastic place for exhibits and workshops. Yeah for the city to rent the space. Am looking forward to the 4th Avenue project being completed. Would be nice to see music on the porches just like in the old days. Get the word out so people don't have work to find things to do. The art fairs and other events that occur in Edmonds help the community feel of our town which is what makes it so wonderful to live here. My children (10 yrs old) have noticed this also and have taken a sense of pride in the community. Thank you. I would urge that an Italian-like piazza be created to serve as a centralized open space to host year-round arts and cultural activities. The town square could include a central fountain, space for the Edmonds Arts Festival, performing groups, and art displays. Boutiques and restaurants with outdoor seating would be situated around the perimeters. Think Piazza Navarone in Rome!! Basically, a good job is being done and the efforts of many are much appreciated. I just seem to lack the motivation to go out and get myself involved. no I think you do a great job now. As an adult raising children in this area (having attended school here myself), I feel our city budget dollars and overall city government focus is weighted too heavily in the arts. That it doesn't represent the population as a whole, and therefore doesn't maximize the opportunities to bring balanced tourism to Edmonds, or support and promote athletic activities/business in the area. I have attended productions at the Wade James Theater since I was a child. An excellent playhouse that should be protected, promoted and supported at all times, by the city administration. I do enjoy seeing some of the art work on buildings (downtown). My hope is the funding is MINIMAL or private when it comes to things of that nature. The E.C.A. is a beautiful facility and I encourage it to be run and operated off ticket sales and their direct revenue. It seems like they generate a lot of support from business and citizen sponsorship. The ECA has a basketball gym that continues to deteriorate and I encourage it to be rented out (still?) to any and all private groups so it can remain a recreational Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 249 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Isthereanythingelseyouwouldliketotellusaboutartsandculturalservicesin Edmonds? option at a reasonable price. Thank you - Lonnie Kopp Love the murals in town, no More public art and outdoor performances (band concerts, plays). Tax money should be spent on fixing the roads before we worry about parks. At this rate, we won't be able to get to the parks. Awesome events and services... Let's try to get more teens involved. How can the city work with teachers to make that happen? Edmonds has a lot of talented artists. I enjoy attending the art festival, and the events at Artspot and Artsplash. Nice to have that here instead of driving to Seattle. We love the appearance of the artist's works as murals on walls around the downtown, and always walk over to look at new ones when we hear of them. How about a published book of the Edmonds murals that the city could sell to raise money for the arts program? Howdoyoudescribeyourself? Other American American asian caucasian European european Human Jewish jewish middle east no answer Pakistani Scottish Western Europe Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 250 City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; Community Cultural Plan Community Questionnaire Results: Appendix B Open Ended Responses 251