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Likelihood increases among: <br />• those connected to city water <br />• those contacting City Hall <br />• those somewhat informed about city government and its activities <br />• households with children <br />• those connected to city sewer <br />• forty-five to fifty-four year olds <br />• Precinct Two residents <br />It decreases among: <br />• residents for twenty years or more <br />• those not too or not at all informed about city government and its activities <br />• households with seniors <br />• "empty -nesters" <br />• those with septic tanks <br />• over fifty-five year olds <br />• Precinct One residents <br />Summary and <br />Conclusions <br />A majority of residents report they undertake four passive activities on at least a weekly basis: <br />"gardening," at 74%; "exercise walking or jogging," at 73%; "nature walks," undertaken by 56%; <br />and, "bird watching," by 53%. At least 15% report they undertake six active recreational pursuits <br />at least several times per month: "participation in a youth athletics league or organized sport," by <br />25%; "tennis," indicated by 21 %; "softball or baseball," by 19%; "soccer or football" or <br />"basketball," each undertaken by 18% of the households; and, "outdoor ice skating," by 15%. <br />A very solid 95% are satisfied with the amount of information they have about parks and <br />recreation facilities in the City. Principal information sources about parks and recreation <br />facilities in the community include the city newsletter, by 33%, "The Laker," at 14%, and the city <br />website, at 13%. <br />A comparatively high 95% feel the current mix and number of parks and recreation facilities in <br />and around the community meet their households' needs. As a result, 82% think current facilities <br />are adequate for city residents; only 16% disagree. If the City were to undertake park and <br />recreational development efforts, 62% think the top priority should be one preserving more <br />natural land areas, such as wetlands, scenic open spaces, and wildlife habitats. Twenty-seven <br />percent would prioritize developing additional passive park facilities, such as walking trails and <br />flower gardens. <br />During the past twelve months, 72% of the survey respondents report visiting a City -owned or <br />operated park, beach, trail, or recreational facility. Thirty-seven percent specifically report using <br />92 <br />