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Norwalk releases citywide parks and recreation survey results; parks rated highly, restrooms and picnic shelters flagged for improvement

3648536 · June 4, 2025
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Summary

A citywide survey of more than 1,050 respondents rated Norwalk parks and recreation facilities highly overall but identified lower scores for cleanliness of restrooms, picnic shelters and trash collection; staff plan follow-up engagement and a future repeat survey.

Norwalk — City staff presented the results of a citywide parks and recreation survey on June 10 that drew about 1,050 responses and rated overall quality of life in Norwalk at roughly 4.3 stars and parks at about 4.7 stars on a star scale used in the survey.

Why it matters: The survey is intended to shape parks and recreation programming, maintenance priorities and capital planning over the next several years. Staff said they will use the findings to target improvements where residents flagged concerns and to inform upcoming master‑planning work, including a Norwalk Park master plan and community engagement for 15 acres near Holyfield Park.

Key findings:…

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