Community Needs & Priorities Assessment
2012 Importance-Unmet Need Assessment Matrix for the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department Facilities (points on the graph show deviations from the mean importance and unmet need ratings given by respondents to the survey)
mean importance
Opportunities for Improvement
Top Priorities
Indoor pool
lower importance/high unmet need
higher importance/high unmet need
Spray/splash pads
Unmet Need Rating
Dog parks
Mountain bike/dirt bike trails Skate parks Tennis courts Adult softball fields 1. Youth baseball and softball fields 1. 2. 3. 4. 2. Outdoor amphitheater 5. 3. Basketball courts 6. 7. 8. 9. 4. Indoor theater 5. Disc golf course 10. 6. Golf course 7. Soccer fields/multipurpose fields 8. Nature center 9. Picnic shelters 10. Art Galleries
Small neighborhood parks
Outdoor swimming pools/water parks Bicycle/Walking/Multipurpo Farmers' market Playgrounds se trails Performing arts centers Large community parks
mean unmet need
Fishing piers Kayak and canoe launches Community gardens Outdoor jogging track
Walking, jogging, and nature trails
Special Needs
Less Important lower importance/low unmet need Lower Importance
higher importance/low unmet need Higher Importance
Importance Ratings
Figure Importance - Unmet Source:23: Leisure Vision/ETC InstituteNeeds (MarchMatrix 2012) for Facilities
2012 Importance-Unmet Needs Assessment Matrix for the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department Programs (points on the graph show deviations from the mean importance and unmet need ratings given by respondents to the survey)
mean importance
Opportunities for Improvement
Top Priorities
lower importance/high unmet need
higher importance/high unmet need Programs for pets and owners
Unmet Need Rating
Youth fitness classes
Youth enrichment/social development Swim lessons Programs for people with special needs
Youth art, music, dance, or theater classes Travel programs Daily meals for adults 65 and older Transportation services for adults over 65 History programs
Senior adult programs
After school programs
Youths sports leagues Birthday parties
Less Important
Community gardening Wellness screenings Fishing and boating programs Enrichment classes (sewing, cooking, etc.) Adult fitness classes Adult sports leagues Adult art, music, dance, or theater Summer camps
mean unmet need
Adult water fitness programs
Nature programs/environmental education
Volunteer opportunities Preschool programs
lower importance/low unmet need Lower Importance
Community special events Special Needs higher importance/low unmet need Higher Importance
Importance Ratings Figure 24: Importance Unmet Needs Matrix for Programs Source: Leisure Vision/ETC Institute (March 2012)
Recreation, & Cultural Affairs Master Plan
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