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Adams Hemphill Park Community Survey

Adams Hemphill Park Community Survey

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The City of Austin is proposing to add two stormwater ponds to Adams Hemphill Neighborhood Park to support a project to reduce flood risk in the Hyde Park Neighborhood. Without these ponds, the flood risk reduction project cannot be done. The City is creating a concept plan for the park to ensure that the proposed ponds are compatible with future improvements to the park.

PARK USE AND AMENITIES

When visiting the park, how do you get there?

On foot
Personal vehicle
Bicycle
Scooter
Wheelchair, mobility aid or power-driven mobility device
Public transit
Other
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How often do you visit the park?

Multiple times per week
Once per week
Multiple times per month
Once per month
Once or twice a year
Less than once a year
I do not use it.
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How far do you travel to get to the park?

A block or two
Three or four blocks
Less than 1/2 a mile
More than 1/2 a mile
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How long do you usually spend at the park?

Pass through only
Less than 30 minutes
30 minutes to an hour
An hour or two
More than two hours
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What are your favorite things to do at the park?

Basketball
Dog walking
Free play (unorganized activity)
Picnics
Playground
Riding bikes, scooters, skates, etc.
Sitting/Contemplation
Social gatherings
Walking/Running
Wildlife viewing
Other
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Please indicate how well the following amenities suit your and your family's needs on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest).

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Please select up to three of the following categories that you would like to see expanded at the park.

Active Recreation: facilities for sports, multi-purpose field, etc.
Art and History: historical interpretation, signs, art in public places
Environment/Nature: natural areas, native plants, wildlife habitat
Passive Recreation: benches, picnic areas, areas for quiet contemplation
Play areas for children
Trails
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Please indicate up to three new amenities that you would like to see added to the park. Note there is not sufficient room in the park for all of these possibilities.

Community garden
Educational exhibits
Horseshoes
Nature\Wildlife viewing (Butterfly Gardens, etc.)
Pickleball
Public art installations\sculpture garden
Sand volleyball
Seating area
Walking trail
Wildflower area
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One possible design for the detention pond includes a relatively high wall. This would allow for a relatively level grassy area inside the pond. The pond would be dry most of the time. If this design is chosen, it may be possible for the pond to also function as a park amenity. Which of the following would you most like to see at the park? Please pick one.

Multi-use playing field
Rock climbing wall
I would prefer the detention pond not have a high wall.
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What would make you more likely to visit the park?

Better access for people with different abilities
Distance from home
Feeling welcome and comfortable
Inclusivity and diversity
Making the park easier to find
More/better amenities
More defined park entrance
More lighting
Other
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What are your biggest concerns with using the park?

Access
Not enough lighting
Not large enough
Parking
Roads cutting through park
Safety
Too much light pollution
Traffic
Other
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Where do you enter and/or leave the park?

Where do you enter and/or leave the park?
1. Walkway at East Dr. and 30th St.
2. Dirt path at East Dr.
3. Pedestrian bridge behind Fire Station
4. Private Entrance at Kirby Hall
5. Private Entrance at Austin Presbyterian Seminary
6. Sidewalk at 30th St. and Hemphill Park
7. Sidewalk near 29th St., Fruth St. and West Dr.
8. Dirt path at Whitis Ave. and 29th St.
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Please use this space to provide any additional comments.

Closed for Comments
Contact Information

Neighborhood Advisory Committee

We would like to convene a small group of stakeholders to help us gather and interpret feedback. It would involve about four virtual meetings over the next few months, some time reading materials and some time talking to your neighbors. Would you be interested in participating?

If yes, please provide your name, email and phone number:

Contact Information

(required) Would you like to receive occasional email updates on the concept plan? If so, please provide your email address.

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS

Which of the following best describes your interest in the park?

I live in the neighborhood by the park.
I am a university student.
I work near the park.
I attend a school near the park or am the parent of a child who attends a school or daycare near the park.
I commute through this area.
I attend a church near the park.
Other
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What is your age range?

Under 18
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66-75
Over 75
Prefer not to answer
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What is your race/ethnicity?

White
Black or African-American
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Other
I prefer not to answer
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What is your gender?

Male
Female
Transgender
Do not identify as male, female, or transgender
Prefer not to answer
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What is your approximate household income?

0 - $24,999
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 +
Prefer not to answer
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What language is spoken at home?

English
Spanish
Mandarin
Vietnamese
Korean
Arabic
French
Hindi
Other
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