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80% of voters were satisfied with parks and recreation, with 32% strongly satisfied. Those who were satisfied most frequently cited the maintenance, abundance, and quality of o s can be traced to homelessness. 72% agreed that parks and recreation provide good value to taxpayers, 39% strongly so. Democrats and those who used park or recreation services frequently were more positive. That said, all demographic groups had a positive view of parks and recreation services in Eugene. Almost all (92%) said safety concerns are somewhat or very important (71%) to address. This high level of importance was consistent across all demographics. o While insufficient funding (79%), outdated and undersized recreation facilities (74%), and the unequal distribution of parks and recreation sites (72%) were deemed important by about three in four voters, these challenges were a clear step below safety concerns Party affiliation directly impacted the importance ascribed to each of these three challenges: o . Democrats, frequent park visitors, and those with household incomes over $100K annually were more likely to call for an increase in funding. A new combined community center and pool (29%) was deemed the most important recreation project to fund, followed closely by renovating and expanding existing community centers (25%). With regards to parks, voters mos and the renovation and maintenance of existing parks and natural areas (21%). very satisfied. Even among the least satisfied votersRepublicans (66%) and infrequent parks visitors o (67%)two in three were satisfied with maintenance. Voters were supportive of two scenarios to fully fund the upkeep of parks$2 million for park maintenance (71%) and $2.5 million for maintenance as well as safety and security services (64%). Democrats drove support for the more affordable (85%) and more expensive (75%) o scenarios. DHM RESEARCH |CITY OF EUGENE PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY | OCTOBER 2016 3