Q01
Message
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Municipal Park Satisfaction & Safety Survey
Measures resident satisfaction with local park amenities, safety, and programming to help municipal parks departments prioritize improvements and track service quality over time.
Sample questions
A preview of what’s in the template. Every question is editable before you launch.
22 questions · ~10 min
Q02
Dropdown
In the past 12 months, how often did you visit a city park?
- Daily
- Several times a week
- About once a week
- A few times a month
- About once a month
- A few times a year
- Not in the last 12 months
Q03
Multiple Choice
Which of the following park amenities have you used in the past 12 months? Select all that apply.
- Playgrounds
- Athletic fields or courts
- Walking or running trails
- Dog area
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas or shelters
- Drinking fountains
- Lighting
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- Community garden
- None of these
- Other (please specify)
Q04
Opinion Scale
Overall, how satisfied are you with the city parks in your area?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Not at all satisfiedMax:Extremely satisfied
Q05
Opinion Scale
Over the past 12 months, how safe have you generally felt during daytime visits to the park you use most?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very unsafeMax:Very safe
Q06
Dropdown
In the past 12 months, approximately how many city-led programs or events in parks did you attend?
- 0
- 1–2
- 3–5
- 6 or more
- Not sure
Q07
AI Interview
Based on your responses in this survey, what is the single most important change that would improve your experience with city parks? Please share your thoughts and we may ask a follow-up question.
Q08
Dropdown
What is your age group?
- Under 18
- 18–24
- 25–34
- 35–44
- 45–54
- 55–64
- 65 or older
- Prefer not to say
Q09
Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback will directly inform city park improvement priorities. Results will be shared publicly on the city parks website.
Q10
Multiple Choice
What is your primary way of getting to the park you visit most often?
- Walk
- Bike or scooter
- Personal car
- Public transit
- Mobility device (wheelchair, etc.)
- Ride-hail or taxi
- Other (please specify)
Q11
Opinion Scale
Overall, how would you rate the physical condition and maintenance of the park amenities you have used?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very poor conditionMax:Excellent condition
Q12
Opinion Scale
How likely are you to recommend the city parks in your area to a friend, family member, or neighbor?
Scale: 0 – 10
Min:Not at all likelyMax:Extremely likely
Q13
Opinion Scale
Over the past 12 months, how safe have you generally felt during evening or nighttime visits to the park you use most? If you have not visited at night, select 'Not applicable.'
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very unsafeMax:Very safe
Q14
Multiple Choice
Which types of programs would you like to see more of in city parks? Select all that apply.
- Fitness or wellness classes
- Youth sports
- Arts, music, or movies in the park
- Nature or environmental education
- Senior-focused activities
- Volunteer days or clean-ups
- Cultural festivals
- Adaptive or inclusive programs
- Family-friendly activities
- Other (please specify)
Q15
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Prefer to self-describe (please specify)
- Prefer not to say
Q16
Ranking
Please rank the following potential improvements in order of priority to you, with the most important first.
- Restroom upgrades
- Trail maintenance and repair
- More shade and trees
- Lighting improvements
- Playground upgrades
- Seating and picnic areas
Drag to rank
Q17
Multiple Choice
In the past 12 months, have you experienced or observed any of the following safety concerns in a city park? Select all that apply.
- Poor lighting
- Isolated areas with limited visibility
- Traffic speed near park entrances
- Aggressive behavior or harassment
- Off-leash dogs in leash-required areas
- Vandalism or litter
- Lack of staff or ranger presence
- None of the above
- Other (please specify)
Q18
Multiple Choice
How would you prefer to receive information about park programs, closures, and updates? Select all that apply.
- City website
- Email newsletter
- Social media
- Text or SMS alerts
- Signs posted in the park
- Community bulletin boards
- Local news outlets
- Other (please specify)
Q19
Long Text
What is your neighborhood or ZIP/postal code?
Q20
Multiple Choice
Do you have any children under 18 living in your household?
- Yes
- No
- Prefer not to say
Q21
Dropdown
How long have you lived in this city or area?
- Less than 1 year
- 1–3 years
- 4–9 years
- 10 or more years
- Prefer not to say
Q22
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Some high school or less
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or trade school
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate or professional degree
- Prefer not to say
What’s included
AI follow-ups
Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.
Attention checks
Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.
AI-drafted copy
Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.
Auto report
Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.
How it compares
We reviewed the closest templates from other survey tools. Here’s what they do well — and where this template goes further.
Why this template
- Includes an AI follow-up interview that probes each resident's single most important requested change, going beyond fixed-choice answers
- Covers both daytime and evening/nighttime safety perception separately, plus a dedicated question on observed safety incidents
- Combines a ranking exercise for improvement priorities with satisfaction, likelihood-to-recommend, and program-preference questions in one flow
- Captures demographic and neighborhood context (age, household composition, tenure, ZIP/neighborhood) to let parks departments segment results by area
SurveyMonkey
Resident Satisfaction Survey TemplateA general-purpose resident satisfaction template covering municipal services broadly rather than parks-specific amenities, safety, or programming. It's a static fielding-ready form suitable as a starting point but would need substantial customization to match park-specific topics like amenity usage or evening safety. SurveyMonkey's brand recognition and analytics dashboard are notable strengths.
What it does well
- Well-known, easy-to-use survey builder with broad respondent familiarity
- Built-in analytics and benchmarking tools typical of SurveyMonkey
- Ready-to-use template structure for quick deployment
Where it falls short
- Fixed question set with no adaptive AI follow-up probing on open-ended feedback
- Likely lacks parks-specific safety and amenity-usage questions out of the box
- No published methodology on question design or scoring logic
SurveySparrow
Resident Satisfaction Survey TemplateA general community/resident satisfaction template rather than one tailored to parks amenities, safety, or programming specifics. It offers a conversational chat-style UI, which improves completion rates, but relies on static predefined questions rather than adaptive interviewing. Useful as a broad resident feedback starting point, not a parks-specific instrument.
What it does well
- Conversational, chat-style survey format that can feel more engaging than static forms
- Mobile-friendly template design
- Quick to deploy for general resident feedback
Where it falls short
- No adaptive AI-driven follow-up interview to dig into individual responses
- Not parks-specific, so likely missing amenity, safety, and programming detail out of the box
- No transparent prompt or scoring methodology published
Frequently asked questions
What questions are in the “Municipal Park Satisfaction & Safety Survey” template?
The template includes 22 ready-to-use questions, starting with: “Welcome to the City Parks Resident Survey. This survey asks about your experiences with local parks, including amenities…” · “In the past 12 months, how often did you visit a city park?” · “Which of the following park amenities have you used in the past 12 months? Select all that apply.”. The full set is previewed above, and every question is editable.
How long does this survey take to complete?
Respondents typically finish the 22 questions in about 10 minutes.
Can I customize this template?
Yes — every question, answer option, and the ordering is editable before you launch. You can add or remove questions, or ask the AI editor to rework the survey around your research goal.
Is this template free to use?
Yes. Open it in the editor and start customizing right away — no account required to try it, and the free plan covers launching your survey.
Ready to launch?
Open this template in the editor. Every part is yours to change before the first respondent sees it.
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