1. Do you favour developing an area of Riverside Park for organized recreational events? Yes 71.43% 80.00% 100.00% 71.43% 77.78% 68.00% 78.41% No 14.29% 10.00% 0.00% 28.57% 22.22% 12.00% 13.64% Not Sure 14.29% 10.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 20.00% 7.95% 2. Do you think Riverside Park is a better location for hosting organized sporting activities and tournaments than the sportsfield by the arena? Yes 28.57% 30.00% 42.86% 28.57% 50.00% 32.00% 33.36% No 42.86% 30.00% 35.71% 50.00% 22.22% 36.00% 35.23% Not Sure 28.57% 40.00% 21.43% 21.43% 27.78% 32.00% 28.41% 3. Would the presence of organized sports at Riverside Park negatively affect your choice to use the park as you always have? Yes 28.57% 20.00% 0.00% 28.57% 33.33% 32.00% 25.00% No 57.14% 80.00% 100.00% 64.29% 66.67% 56.00% 68.18% Not Sure 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 7.14% 0.00% 12.00% 6.82% 4. Would the presence of organized sports at Riverside Park increase the opportunities for you to use the park? Yes 57.14% 50.00% 64.29% 35.71% 22.22% 24.00% 36.36% No 42.86% 30.00% 28.57% 57.14% 66.67% 64.00% 53.41% Not Sure 0.00% 20.00% 7.14% 7.14% 11.11% 12.00% 10.23% 5. Would you prefer to keep the use of Riverside Park as a green space and walking park? Yes 100.00% 40.00% 35.71% 42.86% 77.78% 68.00% 61.36% No 0.00% 30.00% 35.71% 35.71% 11.11% 28.00% 25.00% Not Sure 0.00% 30.00% 28.57% 21.43% 11.11% 4.00% 13.64% 1 P a g e
Are there any other ways you envision Riverside Park being used in the future? A band shell skate boarding All kinds of activities Band Shell Band Stand music station Better swimming place Bird Sanctuary Build a swimming pool - no dog poo Concerts Music Presentation Cross Country Ski path Cross Country Skiing Environmental Friendly Everything Family Events Farmers Market Ice Rink Keep green spaces Mini Golf More Accessible, Tidier, Greener, More Stuff going on More Beach More recreation More Swimming area, tennis courts, fresh water Music events festivals summer market Nature Area Exotic Flora and fauna No seems good as it is. Parking Spaces Path paved Plant trees Community Garden Farmers Market Public Washrooms Running Water Tennis Courts or Water Fountain Theatre Shell Bands Walk track is good Walking and beach Walking Area beach volley ball Walking Park Garden micro soil trees Water system 2 P a g e
Are there other activities that you would like to see developed at Riverside Park? Band Shell Flower Garden Good the way it is now maybe a play area Leave it as is More Change rooms washroom Proper Washrooms Public Toilet Public Toilet Drinking Fountains A band Shell Cross Country Skiing Family Oriented Farmers Market Festivals Flush Toilet Flush Toilet Happy the way it is More family oriented events More Parking No Just Maintenance No lights leave it alone Not lights all over the path Not sure Not sure. Room for expansion Paved Track Properly landscaped by professionals second shelter picnic tables shade trees special dog trail - separate Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Swimming pool skating rink roller blades The bird watch tower Volley Ball net Washrooms Washrooms Washrooms with water Water Fountain 3 P a g e
Are there activities that you would find unacceptable or feel should be discouraged at Riverside Park? As long as they are community based Band Shell Noise Factor on evenings Baseball Big Bands, Quiet and serene Dogs Drinking and Partying Drunken Parties Drunken parties Drunken parties Football Hardball, playing ball Like it the way it is Loose Dogs Most activities would be good Night Alcohol Parties No alcohol or drugs No Alcohol Parties No dogs No Drinking No motorized vehicles No motorized vehicles - organized sports (soccer baseball football) No not really No roller blading No Snowmobiling No Snowmobiling Not a campsite Not thought about it Nothing just for wildlife and a place for more trees Nothing noisy Outdoor Concerts Overnight Parties Partying Partying and Camping Pet owners and partying Snowmobiling and ATVing 4 P a g e
Methodology The population was taken from the District of Vanderhoof property tax role and included only those who lived in Vanderhoof. The sample size was calculated using an on-line sample calculator. The sample population was selected using Excel to randomly assign a number to each household. These were sorted numerically and the first 283 households were selected. On Saturday February 23 rd, 2010, Katimavik volunteers called all 283 households. This was done between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Those that did not answer were not recalled. Those that did answer were asked if they wished to take the survey, those that did not were not asked the questions. 5 P a g e