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7. Of the City of Lake Forest parks you or your family have visited in the last 12 months, how satisfied were you with each park? Skipped: 203 Buena Park 4.7% 2.2% Meadowood Par k 6.0% 3.5% McCormick Nature Preserv e 15.9% 4.7% Triangle Par k Everett Park Townline Community Par k Deerpath Par k Golf Course Waveland Par k Northcroft Par k Deerpath Community Par k 3.6% Forest Park Beac h 10.1% Trail / walking pat h conditions or availability Parking 36.6% 13.1% 14.2% 14.7% 15.7% 32.3% 52.9% Lack of activities 37.3% 51.5% 17.8% 25.3% 40.0% Outdated/ inadequate facilitie s 53.5% 38.8% 32.7% 37.4% 50.2% 37.9% About 20 of the responses were about turf athletic fields. Most of the comments referenced the frequent lack of availability due to poor drainage and flooding of the fields. Residents also suggested that there are enough fields in the city with 4 comments asking specifically for lacrosse and field hockey fields. About 5 comments suggested the addition of synthetic turf fields or the conversion of existing natural fields as a solution and a few comments also suggested adding sports lighting. Improving baseball fields was also suggested by 5 respondents, these suggestions included adding synthetic turf, adding sports lighting, and improving general upkeep. 47.7% 38.8% 45.1% 58.6% 35.8% 60.6% 29.3% 68.3% 77.1% Did not visit 106 10.8% 56.5% 6.4% 25.3% 13.1% 9.7% Lighting 68.1% 14.4% 5.7% Winter activities (e.g. sledding, cross country skiing, etc. ) 28.3% 10.9% Forest Park 6.4% 79.4% 6.6% 16.1% Elawa Park 90.5% 11.2% South Park West Park 93.1% 6.8% 13.8% 8. If you selected “Unsatisfied” with any of the parks you’ve visited, what do you feel needs improvement? Select all that apply. Skipped: 352 Too congeste d 2.3% /crowded Approximately 35 comments referred to the Department’s playgrounds. 8 of the comments expressed disappointment in the lack of exciting and unique play elements, particularly at recently remodeled locations. In addition to playground equipment, respondents also requested adding shade structures (5 comments) and splash pads (3 comments). Safety was a concern of many respondents with about 10 related comments. About 7 respondents felt that the equipment itself was unsafe or was poorly located within the playground. 3 comments expressed concerns about the age appropriateness of the playgrounds and suggested adding designated areas for the youngest children. 1 comment requested adding exercise equipment or other adult activities at playgrounds. 7 comments also suggested the complete removal of engineered wood fiber, most suggested replacing it with rubber surfacing. CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 4