Contact Information

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What is your age range?

Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
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How often do you currently visit Gus Garcia Recreation Center?

Weekly
29%
Rarely
23%
Daily
21%
Monthly
15%
Never
12%
Closed to responses | 218 Responses

What time of day do you prefer to attend programs?

Morning
40%
No preference
22%
Afternoon
20%
Evening
18%
Closed to responses | 209 Responses

What types of programs would you like to have in the senior center wing? Choose up to 5.

Fitness classes
74%
Arts and crafts
48%
Social events
47%
Games (such as cards, bingo, board games)
42%
Health and wellness workshops
42%
Technology training
38%
Educational lectures
35%
Active games (such as table tennis)
28%
Support groups
26%
Volunteer opportunities
20%
Billiards
11%
Other
11%
Closed to responses | 199 Responses

Which spaces do you think are important in a senior center? (Accessible restrooms will be included.) Please help us prioritize by rating the importance of each area.

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Food access is important in many senior centers. What kind of kitchen setup would best support your needs at the new senior center?

Full-service commercial kitchen – for high-use needs like preparing and serving meals on-site (includes commercial grade stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, grease interceptor)
44%
Warming/serving kitchen – for moderate use, such as receiving and serving pre-prepared meals (includes residential grade warmer, microwave, sink, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher)
24%
Teaching kitchen – designed primarily for cooking and nutritional classes (includes residential-style appliances like stovetop, oven, warmers, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, sink, and dishwasher, plus large counter space for teaching)
24%
Kitchenette – for light use such as coffee, storing lunches, or heating up meals (includes residential-grade microwave, sink, refrigerator, dishwasher)
7%
No kitchen additional needed – kitchen at recreation center can be shared
2%
Closed to responses | 101 Responses

How important are the following location features for the new senior center?

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The new senior center will be part of a larger recreation campus that serves all ages. While the senior center will be a dedicated space for older adults, how important is it to you that it also offers occasional intergenerational activities (including events with youth, family programs, or shared classes)?

Very important – I’d enjoy opportunities to connect with other generations
48%
Somewhat important – I’m open to it occasionally
27%
Neutral – I don’t have strong feelings either way
13%
Not important – I prefer the space to be just for older adults
11%
Other
1%
Closed to responses | 180 Responses

What else would you like to see in the new senior center?

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About You

The Austin Parks and Recreation Departments asks for the following information in order to help identify whether we are connecting to our diverse community effectively. We aim to have participants represent the people in the communities we serve. Your responses are optional and are appreciated.

How far do you live from the project location?

More than 2 miles away
48%
1 to 2 miles away
20%
1/2 to 1 mile
17%
Less than 1/2 mile
15%
Closed to responses | 173 Responses

What City Council District do you live in?

If you are unsure, you can use the Council District Map: https://www.austintexas.gov/government#FindDistrict.

District 1 (Natasha Harper-Madison)
District 2 (Vanessa Fuentes)
District 3 (José Velásquez)
District 4 (José “Chito” Vela)
District 5 (Ryan Alter)
District 6 (Krista Laine)
District 7 (Mike Siegel)
District 8 (Paige Ellis)
District 9 (Zohaib "Zo" Qadri)
District 10 (Marc Duchen)
I do not live in Austin
Closed to responses

How did you hear about the project?

Family, friend, or neighbor
28%
Other
18%
City of Austin website
15%
Social Media
13%
Email from Parks and Recreation Department
10%
Flyer
8%
Newsletter
4%
Pop-up or in-person event
4%
Yard Sign
0%
Closed to responses | 168 Responses

Do you have children under the age of 18 who live with you?

No
64%
Yes
36%
Closed to responses | 177 Responses

What is your race/ethnicity?

American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latinx
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Race or ethnicity not listed. I identify as:
Closed to responses

What is your annual household income?

Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $50,000
$50,000 to $75,000
$75,000 to $100,000
$100,000 to $200,000
More than $200,000
Closed to responses

What language is spoken at home?

Arabic
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Spanish
Korean
Vietnamese
French
Prefer not to say
Other
Closed to responses

What is your Zip Code?