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Perkins parks survey finds strong interest in movies‑in‑the‑park and adult sports; board plans clearer outreach
Summary
A staff presentation of 85 survey responses showed broad interest in movie nights and adult softball, plus preference for Facebook and email updates. The board discussed using the survey as a marketing tool and posting follow‑up summaries to clarify which programs the parks department runs.
A staff member reviewed results of a parks and recreation survey that drew 85 responses, telling the board that ‘movie in the park’ and adult softball were the most frequently selected items and that many respondents used Facebook and email as preferred ways to hear about events.
The presenter said the survey allowed multiple responses per person and that open‑text comments were grouped manually; the board heard that no respondents marked “very unlikely” to recommend the program and that two responses were rated as “unlikely.” Members discussed using quarterly email newsletters, clearer social‑media posts and short summary graphics to reduce confusion between Tri County programs and town-run Parks and Recreation offerings.
Board members emphasized volunteer limits when scheduling events and noted that Sundays often drew strong family turnout; one member said the Daddy–Daughter dance performed well on Sunday evenings because families tended to be together then. Members suggested using the survey itself as a marketing tool by posting charts and an explanatory post that clarifies program ownership (for example, which activities are Tri County versus town programs).
The board asked staff to prepare a short public summary of the survey results and a plan for periodic email updates and social posts. No formal action was taken; staff will return with proposed outreach materials and a plan to post survey summary charts to social media and the city website.
