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Survey shows strong park use, mixed opinions on e-devices; commission flags signage, etiquette, leash rules for follow-up

5492391 · July 17, 2025
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Summary

City Parks and Recreation staff presented results from a near-1,400-response park policy survey. Commissioners discussed e-bike and scooter safety, trail etiquette, speed limits, signage and dog-leash rules; staff will return with recommendations and animal control will propose leash-language changes.

Parks and Recreation staff on July 17 reviewed results from a city park policy survey of just under 1,400 respondents that examined how people use parks, safety perceptions and attitudes toward emerging personal mobility devices.

Survey highlights presented by staff included: nearly 99% of responding households reported someone uses the park system; 53% of respondents visit parks two or more times per week; 84% reported household bicycle ownership and 8.78% reported owning an e-bike; walking was the most common park activity. Respondents split on…

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