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METHODOLOGY
Review of Trends
National trends were derived from the 2017
Sports, Fitness and Recreational Activities Topline
Participation Report that was facilitated by the
Sports & Fitness Industry Association (a top
national researcher in the sports and fitness
industry) as well as the 2017 Outdoor Foundation’s
Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report.
State trends were derived from the 2015 Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Statewide
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
ESRI’s Business Analyst provided local recreation
participation trends.
Online Engagement
City residents were invited to participate in an
online survey composed of multiple choice and
open-ended questions about City amenities and
participation. In total, 740 people completed the
survey.
Stakeholder Input
Stakeholder input consisted of stakeholder
interviews and staff workshops. Stakeholder
interviews were held for specific interest groups
relevant to the Parks and Recreation Department.
These meetings facilitated independently of one
another presented a series of questions about
goals, objectives, and desires of how groups
might utilize recreation resources in the future.
Stakeholders were also asked for their opinions
on the current state of the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Staff workshops consisted of a participatory session
held to gather input from City staff members
representing all of the Parks and Recreation
Departments. Input was collected staff about their
goals, objectives, desires, and hopes for the next
ten years as well as their opinions on the current
state of the Department.
Foundation and Board Input
A joint board workshop was held to allow Friends
of Lake Forest Parks Foundation and Recreation
Foundation and Lake Forest Parks and Recreation
Board members the opportunity to generate
and prioritize ideas for potential improvements,
additions, and goals for the Parks and Recreation
Department over the next ten years.
CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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