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City of Kenmore Parks & Recreation Community Survey

Please share your input about Kenmore's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Paper copies of this survey are available upon request or at Kenmore City Hall. Additional information about the PROS Plan is available on the City’s website at kenmorewa.gov/prosplan.


Thank you for your participation! 

Parks and Recreation Opportunities Within or Close to Kenmore

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How often do you use the parks, trails, and amenities located in Kenmore (shown in the following graphic)?
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Linwood Park
Northshore Summit Park
Wallace Swamp Creek Park
Swamp Creek Wetland Open Spaces
Twin Springs Park
Tolt Pipeline Trail
City Hall Park and Skate Court
Town Square Hangar
Burke Gilman Trail
Log Boom Park
Inglewood Wetlands
WDFW Boat Launch
Rhododendron Park
ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park
Moorlands Park
Saint Edward State Park
Bastyr Athletic Fields
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In general, how would you rate the location of existing parks, recreation, open spaces, and trails provided within Kenmore?

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In general, how would you rate the quantity of existing parks, recreation, open spaces, and trails provided within Kenmore?

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In general, how would you rate the quality of existing parks, recreation, open spaces, and trails provided within Kenmore?

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In general, what priority level would you give to the acquisition and development of the following park facilities? 

Acquisition and preservation of wildlife habitat/open space areas
Acquisition and development of property to provide a walking and biking trail network across the city (off-road)
Picnic tables and shelters within a 5–10-minute walking distance
Playgrounds or play areas within a 5-10-minute walking distance
Multi-use sport courts (e.g. basketball, volleyball, pickleball) within a 5-10-minute walking distance
Multi-use athletic fields e,g., baseball/soccer fields with synthetic turf within the city
Recreation Center within the city providing recreation and other programs
Cultural Arts Center within the city providing historic and cultural programs (e.g. performing arts space/theater)
Small parks/gathering areas downtown and in neighborhoods
Acquisition and development of property for a new park and major gathering area
Acquisition and development of property for a new off-leash dog park in or adjacent to the city
Community garden or P-Patch
Artwork installations throughout the city

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Natural Areas

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 The map below shows parks and areas within the city that include natural and open space areas, including wetlands, protected shorelines and steep slopes. Continuing to protect natural areas is an ongoing priority for the City. Adding trails or viewpoints where feasible and appropriate is also a consideration in some natural areas.

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How much of a priority should it be to acquire shoreline and wetland properties (such as shoreline along Lake Washington, the Sammamish River, and Swamp Creek) to protect natural areas, wildlife habitat, and water quality?
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If you answered yes, what types of trails or viewpoints should be considered? Check all that apply.

Proposed Off-Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails

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The map below shows a potential plan for an off-road pedestrian and bike trail network to provide connections to parks, schools, community destinations, and residential areas. The trail segments could be designed for pedestrians, cyclists, and on-leash dog use depending on environmental and other constraints. Wayfinding signage may also be included. Please rate the following proposals.

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Construct a pedestrian/cyclist bridge overpass on SR-522/Bothell Way at approximately NE 65th Avenue
Develop a trail from ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park to Wallace Swamp Creek Park
Develop streetscape through downtown and NE 181st Street (Overall appearance of the street, including sidewalks, trees, street furniture, public art)
Develop trail from Wallace Swamp Creek Park to NE 198th Street
Develop trail from ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park across the Sammamish River to Rhododendron Park
Develop trail connecting the Burke-Gilman Trail to Lakepointe and Juanita Drive
Develop trail and/or viewpoints from Rhododendron Park to Inglewood Wetlands
Partner with the City of Bothell to develop trail from Wayne Park to Inglemoor High School

Park Picnic Tables and Shelters

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Under the proposed plan shown in the graphic, the City could install picnic tables or shelters to provide additional facilities within a 5-10 minute walk of most residential areas. This could include group picnic shelters in locations suitable for larger gatherings. Rate this proposal below. 

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Add shelter at Linwood Park
Add shelter at Northshore Summit Park
Add shelter at Wallace Swamp Creek Park
Add picnic tables to Twin Springs Park
Add a picnic table to a mini park in the park opportunity areas marked on the map. (Park opportunity areas were developed by identifying where there is not a park that people can walk to from their residence.)

Playgrounds and Play Areas

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As show in the below graphic, the City could develop playgrounds and play areas to provide access within a 5-10 minute walking distance of most residential areas in the city. The proposal would replace some existing playgrounds and update other playgrounds to meet ADA requirements, safety concerns, and new activity interests. Please rate this proposal.

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Add a playground or play area in ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park
Add a playground to a mini park in the park opportunity areas marked on the map. (Park opportunity areas were developed by identifying where there is not a park that people can walk to from their residence.)

Sport Courts for Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball and Other Activities

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Under the proposed plan shown in the graphic, the City could develop multi-use sport courts to provide basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and other activities within a 5-10 minute walking distance of most residential areas of the city. The proposal would upgrade some existing sport courts to increase surface durability, meet safety concerns, and accommodate multiple activity interests. Please rate this proposal. 

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Add a sport court to Northshore Summit Park
Add a sport court to Moorlands Park
Convert the basketball court to sport (pickleball) court in Rhododendron Park
Add a sport court to a mini park in the park opportunity areas marked on the map. (Park opportunity areas were developed by identifying where there is not a park that people can walk to from their residence.)

Athletic (Multi-Use) Fields – City Owned

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Under the proposed plan shown in the graphic, the City could explore the feasibility of improving the existing City-owned field at Moorlands Park by adding multi-use turf to create more opportunities for recreational and competitive play for all ages.  The City could also explore acquiring and developing a new athletic field site. Please rate this proposal.

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Install turf at Moorlands Park
Acquire a new site to develop multi-use fields with turf

Indoor Facilities

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Under the proposed plan and including the sites shown in the graphic, the City could renovate the Kenmore Senior Center and add new indoor facilities able to serve all ages (children, teens, adults, older adults) with spaces for indoor recreation, fine and performing arts, and aquatics. Rate this proposal.

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Renovate the Kenmore Senior Center
Develop a new recreation center with indoor recreation opportunities such as pickleball, fitness, basketball, etc.
Develop a new cultural center with fine arts workshops and galleries, performing arts, and cultural/historical exhibits
Develop a regional aquatic center/community center

Gathering Spaces

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Under the proposed plan shown in the graphic, the City could develop small, urban gathering spaces in residential neighborhoods and a larger gathering space at the Lakepointe site. Please rate this proposal.

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Develop small, urban gathering spaces downtown and in high-density neighborhoods along NE 181st Avenue
Link existing Log Boom Park, ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park, and the Burke-Gilman Trails into a central activity spine along the waterfront
Develop a park/gathering space at the Lakepointe site
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Thinking about Kenmore’s future recreation programs, which age groups do you believe should be given the most attention or priority? Check all that apply.

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What types of recreational programs would you like the City to provide and support with public funding? Check all that apply. 

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The City’s budget is currently fully committed and the costs to operate and maintain new parks and recreation programs will require additional funding.  How would you prioritize the following ways of covering future parks and recreation costs in Kenmore?

Selectively reduce the number of programs and services to control overall costs
Selectively reduce the content, variety, and duration of some services and programs to control overall costs
Selectively increase user fees to finance some services and programs
Increase or add a new tax or funding measure to finance new projects and program gap service
Solicit other funding sources including community donations, sponsorships and/or grants
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How many people in your household are in the following age groups?

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