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4. The top three activities enjoyed by people at the parks they visit are: Swimming /tubing /etc., Relaxing, and Walking /Running /Hiking. 5. The majority of respondents felt that alcohol was not appropriate in the city parks on a normal day -to -day function; especially Children's Park, Rio Vista children /family areas and family oriented activities. However, most respondents also agreed that alcohol was appropriate in the city park system for special events (concerts, movies, etc.) Park Facilities Needs 1. The top four most desired activities /amenities are: Hike /Bike Trails, Restrooms, Camping, and Natural /Interpretive Areas 2. By a small margin, respondents would tend to spend money on improvements /maintenance to existing parks rather than on developing new parks. 3. 52% of respondents favored passive park development over active parks (22 %) 4. 62% of respondents would possibly pay for the use of some facilities within parks 5. Taxes or public /private partnerships are the most desired ways to pay for facilities. Programming Use 1. Forty -five percentof respondents currently participate in City- sponsored programs. 2. The two programs with the most participation are Special Events and Fitness. 3. Seventy -eight percent of respondents are not members at the Activity Center. 4. Approximately 58% of those surveyed use the Activity Center at least 2 -3 times per week. 5. Approximately 85% of respondents are most likely to use the Activity Center on Saturday (26 %) or Sunday (59 %) if available. 6. Amenities most used by those surveyed are: Pool, Walking Track and Weight room. Programming Needs 1. Sixty -three percent felt that the City should consider building additional facilities for activities and recreation programs. 2. The two most recommended locations were near Hunter road and the central part of the city. 3. Thirty percent of respondents hear about city programs through word of mouth; the majority felt that information through the internet, email and electronic registration might be helpful. 4. Nature, fitness and water -based programs were the most requested activities. The overwhelming majority of those surveyed and those in attendance at public meetings felt that extensive consideration needed to go towards trail systems and balancing the protection of the San Marcos River with development. In general most respondents participate in passive, group - gathering type activities, especially in relation to the corridor from Rio Vista Park to the northern reaches of City Park. Overcrowding at specific times of the year may occur, but not to 71