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391<p><span lang="EN">Community input is central to this planning process and will help shape the future of Ann Arbor's park system. Over the summer, the project team met residents at community events and in parks across the city to hear their ideas. Ann Arbor Parks &amp; Recreation will continue to host opportunities for community input, including focus groups, open houses, an </span><span lang="EN"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFBXDSF" target="_blank">online survey</a></span><span lang="EN"> (open to everyone now through Dec. 15, 2026, details below) and a statistically valid survey of a representative sample of residents. For more information, visit the plan's engagement webpage, </span><span lang="EN"><a rel="noopener" href="https://engage.a2gov.org/parkplan" target="_blank">https://engage.a2gov.org/parkplan</a></span><span lang="EN">, where event dates will be posted as they're confirmed. </span></p>
392<h2><span lang="EN">Randomly selected households to receive Ann Arbor Community Needs Assessment survey packets</span></h2>
393<p><span lang="EN">Beginning this month, randomly selected Ann Arbor households will receive in the mail the 2026 City of Ann Arbor Parks &amp; Recreation Community Needs Assessment Survey. The survey is designed to help the city better understand how residents currently use the parks and recreation system, identify barriers to participation, measure satisfaction with existing services and establish priorities for future facilities, programs, improvements and investments. Market research f
393irm, ETC Institute, is administering the survey on the city’s behalf and will provide results and analysis after the survey closes Nov. 1. </span></p>
394<p><span lang="EN">A random sampling of residential households will aid in developing statistically valid findings that accurately represent the Ann Arbor community. Residents who receive a survey packet are strongly encouraged to participate. The mailed survey can be completed and returned using the enclosed postage-paid envelope, completed online or completed by telephone, as detailed in the packet.</span><span lang="EN"></span></p>
395<p><span lang="EN">The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and individual responses will remain confidential.</span></p>
396<p><span lang="EN">ETC Institute specializes in statistically valid research for local governments and parks and recreation agencies and has conducted community research for public agencies throughout the United States including Pittsfield Township, Washtenaw County and Huron-Clinton Metroparks in recent years. The city is using the research firm to help ensure the survey is administered objectively and that the findings provide reliable information to support future planning and decision-making.</span></p>
397<h2><span lang="EN">All Ann Arbor residents are encouraged to provide input and opinions</span></h2>
398<p><span lang="EN">While a random sample of households has been selected to receive the official mailed survey, the city wants to hear from all Ann Arbor residents. Residents who do not receive a survey packet are invited to participate through the city's open survey, available at</span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFBXDSF"> </a><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFBXDSF" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JFBXDSF</a></span><span lang="EN">. This survey is slightly shorter and is designed to identify the aspects of the park system that matter most to residents. </span></p>
399<p><span lang="EN">Administering both the random sample and open-community surveys as separate groups allows the city to receive statistically valid results to understand communitywide priorities alongside broader feedback from parkgoers sharing their experiences, ideas and priorities. Results from the two groups will be appropriately identified and analyzed so the city can consider both representative findings and broader community input.</span></p>
400<p><span lang="EN">Both surveys cover a wide range of topics, including the condition and use of city parks and recreation facilities, trails and natural areas, barriers to participation, recreation programs and activities, communication preferences, unmet facility and program needs, potential system improvements, funding priorities and the overall value residents receive from Ann Arbor Parks &amp; Recreation.</span></p>
401<p><span lang="EN">Additional information about the surveys and the upcoming opportunities for broader community participation will be available on the </span><span lang="EN"><a rel="noopener" href="https://engage.a2gov.org/parkplan" target="_blank">plan’s engagement webpage</a></span> and posted on <span lang="EN"><a rel="noopener" href="https://linktr.ee/AnnArborParks" target="_blank">parks communication channels</a></span>.</p>
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404<p><strong><span lang="EN">Hillary Hanzel</span></strong><span lang="EN">, Landscape Architect Capital Project Manager, 734.794.6239 | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></p>
405<p><strong>Statistically valid survey inquiries: Ryan Murray</strong>, Project Manager, ETC Institute, 913.254.4598 | <span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></p>
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