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King County Department of Community & Environmental Development Parks Division: Neighborhood Park Site Selection and Activities Preference Questionnaire

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A King County Parks Division questionnaire sent to residents seeking input on the selection and development of a new neighborhood park, funded by the 1968 Forward Thrust bond issue with a budget of $70,000 per site. Residents were asked to rank preferred park activities such as pathways, sandboxes, nature trails, and play areas, as well as future recreational facilities like baseball fields and tennis courts. The form also invited residents to volunteer for a citizen's advisory committee involved in the park planning process.

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Questionnaire from King County Department of Community & Environmental Development, Parks Division, W226 King County Courthouse, Seattle, Washington 98104, sent to King County residents soliciting preferences on neighborhood park site selection and development activities. References the Forward Thrust bond issue of 1968, which approved an average of $70,000 per site for acquisition and development. Defines neighborhood park as 3 to 5 acres, located near an elementary school, retained in natural state. Activities rated by respondent include pathways (paved/unpaved), sandboxes, nature areas and trails, small picnic area, tree houses, sitting-relaxing areas, horseshoe court, swings and slides, play climbing experiences, stream development, open play areas, and trike pathways. Future community activities section covers baseball (Little League), tennis, soccer/football, crafts center, and trails (pedestrian or bicycle). Completed questionnaire shows ratings marked by a respondent.

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