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Survey shows strong park use and preference for maintenance over big new builds in Herriman
Summary
Consultants told the council that 609 residents responded to a parks/trails survey, reporting an average quality‑of‑life score near 77 and expressing priorities for trails connectivity, shade, restrooms and maintenance rather than new special‑use facilities.
At the Oct. 22 work session, staff introduced consultant findings from the parks, trails and open‑space master‑plan update. Consultant Speaker 8 reported 609 residents participated in a summer survey and that overall quality‑of‑life ratings remain steady at about 77 on a 0–100 scale.
The findings: Most residents said existing recreational opportunities are adequate, but when asked where to prioritize funds they favored maintenance and upgrades to current amenities over building many new specialty facilities. Top resident priorities included increased trail connectivity, trees and shade structures, and restrooms at parks and trailheads; pickleball and additional athletic courts also appeared frequently in open‑ended responses.
Method and context: Speaker 8 said responses were weighted by age, gender and homeownership to reflect Herriman demographics. The consultant noted longer‑term residents tended to rate quality of life slightly lower, citing traffic and growth as common concerns.
Council reaction and next steps: Council members asked about response rates and weighting; staff said the survey produced a roughly 12% response rate after address‑based sampling and use of the registered‑voter file. Staff will return with the completed master plan in a future meeting with regional breakouts and an appendix of detailed slides.
