Fisher Street Park - Initial Community Input Survey (2019)

The 2019 Fisher Street Park Initial Community Input Survey is closed. Please select "View Results" below for survey responses.

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department invites you to share your thoughts and ideas during the Fisher Street Park planning process. As part of the overall East College Park development and in cooperation with the City of Raleigh Housing and Neighborhood Department, the existing Fisher Street Park, located at 328 North Fisher Street, is planned to be relocated to a new parcel at the corner of North Fisher and Pender Streets, approximately one block away.

In the map below, the existing location of Fisher Street Park is shown in BLUE; the new Fisher Street Park location is shown in GREEN; and John Stokes Garden is shown in YELLOW.

While the existing park has a small playground and basketball court, the design, amenities, and features of the new park location is in the hands of the community! Do you have any ideas about the design of the relocated Fisher Street Park? Tell us about it! This could be a great feature from a park you’ve been in locally or saw in another city. Or it could be something you’ve always wanted to see but can’t find at other parks in our area.

Your thoughts regarding the plan for Fisher Street Park are very important to our effort to ensure the long-range vision for the park that meets the needs of the community. The input received will be used in future public meeting discussions and will help form the foundation for our planning process.

What City of Raleigh Parks do you or your household visit?

Lions Park

40%

Oakwood Park

37%

John Chavis Memorial Park

35%

Other

35%

Fisher Street Park (current location)

29%

Long View Pool

23%

Roberts Park

23%

John Stokes Garden (Pender St. Mini Park)

12%

Tarboro Road Park

12%

I do not visit City of Raleigh Parks

10%

Lane Street Park

Davie Street Park

Lockwood Park

Quarry Street Park

Closed to responses | 52 Responses

How often do you visit City of Raleigh Parks?

Weekly

47%

Monthly

22%

Daily

20%

Annually

I do not visit City of Raleigh Parks

Closed to responses | 51 Responses

Please CHECK ALL the reasons that prevent you or other members of your household from using parks, greenway trails, recreation facilities or programs of the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department more often.

Parks/facilities too far from residence

36%

Lack of greenway access

28%

I do not know what is being offered

28%

Parks/facilities are not well maintained

23%

Security is insufficient

23%

Program or facility not offered

21%

Lack of parking

15%

I do not know locations of parks/facilities

13%

Other

13%

Use private or other community’s facilities

10%

Parks and facilities are too crowded

Fees are too high

Park/facilities hours are not convenient

Poor customer service by staff

Registration for programs is difficult

Lack of transportation

Lack of handicap accessibility

Closed to responses | 39 Responses

Please CHECK ALL the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources activities where you and your household have a need.

Fitness and wellness

80%

Social activities

64%

Nature

64%

Aquatics

50%

History and museums

45%

Family

43%

Arts

43%

Adult sports

41%

Special events

39%

Volunteer opportunities

39%

Adventure recreation

34%

Youth (K – 5th grade)

23%

Teen (6th – 12th grade)

23%

Pre-school

20%

Youth sports

18%

Youth summer camp

16%

Specialized recreation and inclusion services

11%

Other

11%

Senior adult

Before and after school care

Other

Track out

English as a second language

Closed to responses | 44 Responses

Which types of AMENITIES do you or would you and your household members be most likely to use at the new Fisher Park? Please CHECK UP TO THREE (3):

Picnic Area

43%

Community Gardens

43%

Dog run

40%

Fitness Stations

36%

Playground

29%

Basketball Court

26%

Walkway / Trails

21%

Multipurpose play

21%

Volleyball Court

Other

Closed to responses | 42 Responses

What EXPERIENCES should be provided at Fisher Street Park? Please CHECK UP TO THREE (3):

Enjoying the outdoors (e.g., observing nature and wildlife)

44%

Going to a playground

42%

Playing pick-up sports on a court or field (add more information in comment line below)

38%

Cultural opportunities (e.g., public art, special events)

36%

Sitting outside (e.g., reading, contemplating)

33%

Interpretive display (e.g., neighborhood history)

31%

Unstructured play (e.g., playing catch)

29%

Fitness activities (e.g., running, exercise meet-ups)

27%

Other

Closed to responses | 45 Responses

How do you/your family typically get to the current location of Fisher Street Park?

Walk

49%

Do not go to the current Fisher Street Park location.

40%

Vehicle

19%

Bike

Public Transportation

Closed to responses | 43 Responses

Once the park is relocated, would you/your family access the park in a different way?

55%

Yes, Walk

23%

Yes, Vehicle

16%

Yes, Bike

Yes, Public transportation

Closed to responses | 44 Responses

Share your creative ideas for the relocated Fisher Street Park! Do you have an imaginative concept for a new park feature? Whether it's something big or something small, your idea and comment could help shape the future of Fisher Street Park. Tell us about it in the section below.

Closed for Comments

What individuals, groups, or organizations do you think should be engaged in the Fisher Street Park planning process? Please list them below.

Closed for Comments

In addition to the new Fisher Street Park location, we are asking for any suggested improvements for John Stokes Garden (Pender St. Mini Park), located at the corner of Pender Street and North Carver Street. Please list any ideas or comments below.

Closed for Comments

Please let us know of any other comments you may have.

Closed for Comments

Household Information

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department gathers demographic information on this survey to evaluate the effectiveness of our outreach and to prepare statistical reports for the project. The requested demographic information’s sole use will be to see how well our outreach efforts are reaching all segments of the community.

Note: Results in this section will not be publicly displayed on the site.

Are you a City of Raleigh resident?

Yes

Closed to responses

What neighborhood do you live in? (if in Raleigh)

How long have you lived at your current address?

Less than a year

1 – 3 years

4 – 6 years

7+ years

Closed to responses

What is your age?

Under 23

23-40

41-55

Over 55

Closed to responses

Are you or other members of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish ancestry?

Yes

Closed to responses

Which of the following best describes your race?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian/Pacific Islander

African American/Black

Multi-racial

White

Prefer not to disclose

Closed to responses

What age groups in your household participate or would participate in activities, programs, or services offered at Fisher Street Park?

0-5 years

6-12 years

13-17 years

18-35 years

36-54 years

55+ years

Closed to responses

Please provide your email address to receive updates on the project.

Household Information

Note: Results in this section will not be publicly displayed on the site.

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Fisher Street Park - Initial Community Input Survey (2019)

Fisher Street Park - Initial Community Input Survey (2019)

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What City of Raleigh Parks do you or your household visit?

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How often do you visit City of Raleigh Parks?

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Please CHECK ALL the reasons that prevent you or other members of your household from using parks, greenway trails, recreation facilities or programs of the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department more often.

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Please CHECK ALL the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources activities where you and your household have a need.

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Which types of AMENITIES do you or would you and your household members be most likely to use at the new Fisher Park? Please CHECK UP TO THREE (3):

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What EXPERIENCES should be provided at Fisher Street Park? Please CHECK UP TO THREE (3):

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How do you/your family typically get to the current location of Fisher Street Park?

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Once the park is relocated, would you/your family access the park in a different way?

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Share your creative ideas for the relocated Fisher Street Park! Do you have an imaginative concept for a new park feature? Whether it's something big or something small, your idea and comment could help shape the future of Fisher Street Park. Tell us about it in the section below.

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What individuals, groups, or organizations do you think should be engaged in the Fisher Street Park planning process? Please list them below.

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In addition to the new Fisher Street Park location, we are asking for any suggested improvements for John Stokes Garden (Pender St. Mini Park), located at the corner of Pender Street and North Carver Street. Please list any ideas or comments below.

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Please let us know of any other comments you may have.

Household Information

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Are you a City of Raleigh resident?

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What neighborhood do you live in? (if in Raleigh)

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How long have you lived at your current address?

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What is your age?

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Are you or other members of your household of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish ancestry?

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Which of the following best describes your race?

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What age groups in your household participate or would participate in activities, programs, or services offered at Fisher Street Park?

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Please provide your email address to receive updates on the project.

Household Information