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CITY of PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
DUBLIN and
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: July 11, 2013
SUBJECT: Parks and Community Services Department Marketing and
Communications Plan
Prepared by Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1) DRAFT Parks and Community Services Department
Marketing and Communications Plan Executive Summary
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and recommend City Council approval of the
proposed Parks and Community Services Department Marketing
and Communications Plan
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: In January 2013, the City entered into a Consultant Services
Agreement with BW Research Partnership to develop a comprehensive written marketing and
communications plan for the Parks and Community Services Department.
The objectives of this plan are to assist in defining and maximizing the Department's target audience;
identify methods to make informed decisions about program alignment; evaluate the Department's
current marketing tools, and provide a strategic marketing and promotions plan.
BW Research conducted extensive research of Dublin's residents and customers of the Parks and
Community Services Department. The research included an evaluation of current usage of the
Department's services, facilities and resources, a comprehensive demographic profile and an
investigation of the current communications mediums that are used by Dublin's resident and customer
segments.
The consultant also performed a comprehensive assessment of Dublin's current marketing tools,
including an evaluation of collateral materials, relevant websites, social media accounts and eMarketing
tools. This audit also included a SWOT (Strength, Weaknesses, and Opportunities & Target) assessment
of the communications tools and strategies as they relate to different resident and customer segments.
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An Executive Summary of the proposed Parks and Community Services Department Marketing Plan has
been included as Attachment 1 to this Staff Report. The report includes 2 Appendices that contain
resident topline surveys and customer topline surveys.
Pending review and recommendation of the Parks and Community Services Department Marketing Plan
by the joint Commissions, and approval by City Council, Staff will continue to work with the BW
Partnership to complete a strategic implementation plan, to begin late September 2013.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services
Commission receive the report and recommend City Council approval of the proposed Parks and
Community Services Department Marketing Plan.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BW Research Partnership, Inc. (BW Research) and Full Capacity Marketing, Inc. (FCM)
partnered with the City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services Department (PCSD)
to develop a department specific Marketing and Communications Plan. The Plan is built
upon three foundational pillars:
• Extensive research of Dublin's residents and customers of the PCSD were
completed with input from over 800 residents, customers and local decision
makers. The research included an evaluation of current usage of the
Department's services, facilities, and resources; a comprehensive demographic
profile; and an investigation of the current communication mediums that are used
by Dublin's resident and customer segments.
• A comprehensive assessment of Dublin's current marketing and communications
tools and customer touch points, including an evaluation of collateral materials,
relevant websites, social media accounts, and eMarketing tools.
• A Marketing and Communications Plan that is built upon what was learned in
both the research of residents and customers, as well as the comprehensive
Communications Audit.
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KEY FINDINGS
Effective communications begin with an understanding of the audience that you want to
engage. This understanding of PCSD customers can include what they look like
demographically, their current usage and satisfaction as it relates to the programs,
facilities, and resources offered by the PCSD, as well as the current communication
mediums that they are most likely to use when looking for local and regional activities
related to the PCSD's different service offerings.
Profile of Dublin's Residents
Dublin's residents make up the majority of the PCSD's customer base and provide a
valuable foundation for understanding the demographic profile, preferences, and
communications behaviors of its customers. Dublin's median age of 34.7 years is just
below the state average of 35 and the national average of 371. Over half of the City's
residents are between the age of 18 and 49, eight percent more than found in California
as a whole. In general, Dublin's youth (0 to 17 years old) and senior(65 and older)
populations were proportionally smaller than California's or the Tri-Valley's. Dublin also
has a slightly larger male (52%) than female (48%) population2.
Ethnically, Dublin is a diverse population with a relatively large Asian (Non-Hispanic)
population that is about twice as large proportionally as the state average. The African-
American population (9%) in Dublin is also larger than the state average, while the
Hispanic population (15%) is considerably smaller than California's proportion. Given the
diversity of Dublin's population, it is interesting to note that ethnicity was not a strong
predictor of usage or engagement with PCSD or other city-related priorities. Age,
income, and whether a respondent had children living in the home were generally much
more effective in determining a respondent's usage and preferences for PCSD programs
or communications priorities than a respondent's ethnicity.
Who are PCSD's Non-Dublin Customers?According to the CLASS database,
46 percent of PCSD customers live outside of Dublin, mostly in the Tri-Valley
(34%). An analysis of customer survey responses revealed that the PCSD's non-
Dublin resident customers were more likely to be-, female (82% of non-resident
customers), between the ages of 30 and 49 (70% of non-resident customers),
have two or more children in the household (61% of non-resident customers),
and come from a household with an annual income between $100,000 and
$200,000 (53% of non-resident customers). This corresponds with the resident
customer groups that are most likely to be engaged and using PCSD programs.
An analysis of PCSD programs showed that customers and residents were most likely to
attend special events and festivals, followed by programs for youth (sports, music, and
education) and swimming and aquatics programs. Programs for adults were less
attended by residents and customers.
Source:American Community Survey(ACS), 2011 5-year estimates
2 Source: EMSI Complete Employment. 2013.2 - - - -
3 The Asian, Non-Hispanic population includes Asian Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,Vietnamese, and
Other Asian (Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Indonesian, Laotian, and Pakistani).
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Overall, both customers and residents were satisfied with the PCSD programs that were
offered, with more than 90 percent indicating that they were either "very" or "somewhat
satisfied." Residents indicated even higher satisfaction with Dublin's parks and open
spaces, with more than two-thirds (68%) indicating they were "very satisfied"with these
local resources and 95 percent either"very" or "somewhat" satisfied.
In terms of communication mediums, Dublin's activity guide, both online and the paper
version, as well as the City's website, were the primary sources for finding information
related to city facilities, programs, and/or events related to parks, recreation, and culture.
Well over half of residents and customers used these three sources "regularly" or
"sometimes," considerably more than the other mediums that were evaluated.
Key Segments for the PCSD's Marketing & Communications Efforts
The analysis of the PCSD customer profile progressed into a fundamental question of
how to segment the customer universe. The three criteria that were used to segment
PCSD's customer universe include:
• the groups or segments that are more likely to have similar preferences and
usage patterns for PCSD programs, facilities, or resources;
• the groups or segments that are more likely to use similar communication
mediums when looking for information on programs, events, and facilities related
to parks, recreation, and culture;
• the groups or segments that make the most sense in terms of developing shared
messages and content offerings.
Based on these criteria, the following segments were developed based on an analysis of
the different profiles identified through the research, and an assessment of
communication behaviors both locally and nationally.
Segment#1: Young Adults (18 to 39 years old) without Children in the Home: This
segment represents 19 percent of Dublin's adult population. By most measures, this
segment had the lowest engagement and usage of PCSD programs. While this segment
was generally satisfied with PCSD programs and services, its ratings were lower than
the citywide average ratings for Dublin's website and online activity guide.
• High local engagement& PCSD program usage 4_ 1%
• Medium local engagement& PCSD program usage—27%
• Low local engagement & PCSD program usage—71%
4 Local engagement&PCSD usage was determined by the level of participation in PCSD programs(Q8
battery in the resident survey)and the usage of local information sources(Q14 battery in the resident
survey).
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Segment#2: Middle-Aged Adults (40 to 64 years) without Children in the Home:
This segment represents 17 percent of Dublin's adult population. This segment had the
second lowest engagement and usage of PCSD programs.
• High local engagement& PCSD program usages— 13%
• Medium local engagement & PCSD program usage—34%
• Low local engagement & PCSD program usage—53%
Segment#3: Adults (18 to 64 years old) with Children in the Home and an Annual
Household Income of$50,000 or less. This segment represents nine percent of
Dublin's adult population. Segment 3 had the highest percentage of respondents that fell
into the high local engagement and program usage category (28%).
• High local engagement& PCSD program usage—28%
• Medium local engagement & PCSD program usage—32%
• Low local engagement & PCSD program usage—40%
Segment#4: Adults (18 to 64 years old) with Children in the Home and an Annual
Household Income of$50,001 or more. This segment represents 44 percent of
Dublin's adult population. Segment 4 had the highest percentage of respondents that fell
into the high or medium local engagement and program usage categories (65%).
• High local engagement& PCSD program usage—26%
• Medium local engagement & PCSD program usage—39%
• Low local engagement & PCSD program usage—35%
Segment#5 Seniors (65 years and older). This segment represents 10 percent of
Dublin's adult population. Seniors had a higher level of engagement than their younger
counterparts without children in the home, but lower than those households with children
in the home.
• High local engagement& PCSD program usage— 13%
• Medium local engagement & PCSD program usage— 39%
• Low local engagement & PCSD program usage—48%
5 Local engagement&PCSD usage was determined by the level of participation in PCSD programs(Q8
battery in the resident survey)and the usage of local information sources(Q14 battery in the resident
survey).
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Brand SWOT Analysis
The PCSD's brand is intricately linked to the City of Dublin's brand, along with its
multiple communication mediums that are used to reach Dublin's residents and
customers. FCM conducted a comprehensive Communications Audit to evaluate the
performance of various customer touch points that contribute to awareness building of
the PCSD, understanding of its service offerings, and value and engagement in the
services. These include virtual touch points (website, social media, mobile apps,
eMarketing) along with collateral materials and messaging (brochures, flyers). These
touch points, along with one-to-one interactions, comprise a customer's experience of
the brand and can play a decisive role in engagement (market penetration) with its
products and services. Based on the market research and Communications Audit, noted
below are the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the PCSD
brand.
Brand Strengths
The survey revealed several strengths pertaining to brand perception and market
position. More than 25 percent of those surveyed are high users of the brand (26%
residents and 36% customers). There was a strong rating among surveyed residents
and customers pertaining to the online guide and registration process (21% to 28%
"excellent" and 48% to 58% "good"). A majority of residents are "very satisfied"with
PCSD services (68% parks and open spaces and 54% community facilities). Both
resident and customer satisfaction with general programs, services, and community
events produced strong scores (45% to 52% "very satisfied"). There were strong ratings
among residents and customers pertaining to the affordability and value of recreational
programs (37%to 42% "excellent" and 35% to 44% "good") which can be used as key
message points when promoting PCSD services.
In terms of communications efforts, approximately half of surveyed residents (49%) and
customers (51%) are "very satisfied"with the efforts to provide information to residents
about parks, community services, and recreational programs through the website,
activity guide, and related sources of information. The survey results revealed that both
residents and customers are overall satisfied with the website and the online guide,
rating these items as "good" (48% to 61%) compared to "excellent" (19% to 27%) or
"fair" (12% to 16%). This is a positive rating with room for improvement. The PCSD
utilizes the City's Twitter account which posts relevant content and contains a well-
branded skin that mirrors the look-and-feel of the City's website. Facebook has been
used specifically by the PCSD for two of its special events, along with mobile apps to
help participants find information quickly. eMarketing is a primary communications tool
with relevant content.
Place branding scores pertaining to the quality of life in Dublin are very strong among
both residents and customers (46% to 50% "excellent" and 43%to 50% "good"). These
scores can be leveraged as key message points when developing the City's overall
place branding strategy in the future.
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Brand Weaknesses
One of the biggest weaknesses uncovered in the Communications Audit is that there are
no systems in place to provide the PCSD with real-time data that would evaluate market
position, including market penetration rates, on an ongoing basis. Additionally, there are
no systems in place to track referral sources of new incoming customers to evaluate
return-on-investment (ROI) of outreach strategies.
While there is rich data available through Vertical Response to monitor eMarketing
effectiveness, the listsery efforts through the City's website do not have reports that can
be easily mined and evaluated which makes it difficult to know how well these
eMarketing strategies are working.
FCM uncovered elements of the PCSD's section of the City's website that could be
improved including branding, navigation, and broken links. In using social media there
are often truncated tweets that communicate incomplete phrases, no scorecard or data
to continually analyze tweets, and challenges using social media protocols that could
improve followers. Recommendations for improvement are detailed in the Marketing and
Communications Plan.
Brand Opportunities
More than 25 percent are low users of the brand (46% residents and 27% customers)
which is a key opportunity to convert these segments with a highly targeted campaign to
increase usage and referrals to the PCSD service offerings.
There is also an opportunity to add opt-in forms to capture more detailed profiles on
target audiences, including Vertical Response and the listsery functionality on the City's
website. Additionally, internal systems can be designed to track market position and
penetration rates segmented by identified target audiences.
Social media can also be used as a two-way engagement tool to ascertain customers'
perceptions about product/service offerings including why residents scored the following
as "somewhat satisfied": parks and open space (27%); community facilities (33%); and
general programs, services, and community events (42%).
In terms of communications, the website, Twitter account, and eMarketing strategies can
all be improved through repackaging the PCSD's service offerings and developing
segmented strategies for the target audiences. Expanded use of social media using both
Facebook for the PCSD in general beyond just special events and Pinterest are
opportunities to better connect with residents and customers.
FCM provides the detailed recommendations for all of these brand opportunities in the
Marketing and Communications Plan.
Brand Threats
Because of the lack of systems in place to capture ongoing data and trends about
market segments, market position, and market penetration rates, the PCSD will always
be in a reactive state, making assumptions about its marketing and communications
strategies until this is remedied. This may result in overspending the allocated marketing
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budget, or not investing in the right mediums. A lack of data may also cause a loss of
market share to competitors or neighboring cities offering similar services.
CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Marketing & Communications Recommendations
There are several key strategies that the PCSD will need to undertake to build on its
strengths and capitalize on opportunities, as noted in the analysis. Some of these will
require coordination with the City's overall marketing and communications processes
and its upcoming place branding initiative. There are potentially many more cross
promotional activities between departments that can, and should, be leveraged.
While understanding the size and scope of the different demographic segments in Dublin
will be valuable, understanding how these demographic segments compare, contrast,
and interact with the surrounding communities is just as important. In the customer
survey, 32 percent of PCSD customers that were able to identify the last Dublin PCSD
program they signed up for indicated they had also signing up for a similar PCSD
program/event/activity in a neighboring city or in Dublin, but not through the City of
Dublin. The programs that PCSD customers were most likely to identify that they signed
up for outside of the City of Dublin, included youth sports leagues and activities in
Pleasanton and San Ramon as well as club sports (soccer and little league) in Dublin.
Ultimately, it is the City of Dublin's unique competitive advantages that will strengthen
the overall brand and feed its many departments, including the PCSD.
One key recommendation for the Department is a repackaging of its service offerings, as
the current packaging could be confusing to a new customer and does not clearly point
to services that are relevant for each target audience. For example, "youth fee
assistance program" and "junior warriors basketball" appear on the current website as
two unique menu items creating a total of 15 menu options. The revised packaging
noted below would prompt the target audience to the correct category (youth) to find all
programs and services that are relevant to that target.
FCM recommends a repackaging of the PCSD's product and service offerings into five
general categories to provide an overview of everything offered including those service
offerings specific to the PCSD's market segments.
• Category#1: Parks &Open Spaces—includes city and dog parks, open
spaces, sports fields and courts, and trails and bikeways.
• Category#2: Community Facilities & Rentals— includes all facilities that may
be utilized by the community and/or be rented.
• Category#3: Heritage & Cultural Arts — includes the arts programs, heritage
places, and tours.
• Category#4: Recreation &Activities — is divided into three subcategories
(youth recreation and activities; adult recreation and activities; senior recreation
and activities).
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• Category#5: Community Events & Festivals — includes any and all community
activities and festivals.
Any new service offerings in the future would then be placed into one of these categories
within any of the PCSD's communication mediums, to help new prospective customers
find offerings by general category and by specific target audience.
This packaging should be applied to the PCSD's section of the City's website, and the
online and paper catalog, to better point the identified target audience to the areas that
are relevant to the target. FCM has detailed specific recommendations for these
communication mediums, along with improvements in social media, mobile website, and
search engine optimization in the Marketing and Communications Plan.
Segment Specific Recommendations for PCSD
Research reveals that Americans on average encounter more than 3,000 advertising
messages per day when one takes into account billboards, Internet ads, television,
radio, and word-of-mouth.6 That is why it is so critical to use market research to support
efforts in profiling target audiences' preferences in order to deploy segmentation
strategies. The market segment has to clearly understand what products and services
are relevant to its preferences and needs, and the value proposition for engagement.
It is recommended that for marketing and communication purposes, the PCSD utilize the
following market segmentation strategy.
Table 1: Market Segmentation
Current Market Recommended Current Market
Segments • Potential
Young Adults w/o Children Young Adults w/o Children 7,123 (19.2%)
(25-44 years old) (18-39 years old)
Adults(45-64 years old) Adults w/o Children 6,361..(17.2%)
(40-64 years old)
Families w/Children 3,322 (9.0%)
Annual Income $50,000 or less
Families w/Children
Families w/Children
Annual Income$50,001 or more 16,394 (44.2%)
Seniors (65+years old) Seniors(65+years old) 3,874,(10.4%)
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To continually profile these market segments more effectively, the PCSD should convert
its current listsery to the Vertical Response database. An opt-in form can be created to
capture the one-time profile of PCSD customers as follows.
First Name
Email
Age Category Please check those categories/topics that
• 18-39 years old interest you the most.
• 40-64 years old 0 Parks & Open Spaces
• 65+years old 0 Community Facilities& Rentals
• Heritage&Cultural Arts
Number of Children in Household 0 Youth Recreation &Activities
• None 9 Adult Recreation &Activities
• 1 • Senior Center
• 2-3 0 Community Events & Festivals
• More than 3
Children Age Categories— Insert total number Please check all of the communication
of children for each category mediums that you regularly use.
• Preschool (3-5 years) • Email
• Middle Childhood (6-11 years) • Text
• Young Teens (12-14 years) 0 Twitter
• Teenagers (15-17 years) 0 Mobile Applications
• Facebook
Household Income Category 0 Pinterest
• $50K or less 0 Other
• More than $50K
Additionally, online advertising using Google Ads and Facebook can be very effective in
reaching highly targeted market segments. These strategies can be used to target low
users of the PCSD and those that are in the market space but are not currently
customers. Online ads can reach market segments based on location, age, gender, and
income level.
Market segments were evaluated based on the types of current communication
mediums most used to establish specific strategies that are best for each segment. The
PCSD will need to establish ongoing systems to monitor the ROI for each of the
strategies through a marketing and communications dashboard.
Segment#1: Young Adults w/out Children (18 to 39 years old)
This market segment represents the greatest market potential for the PCSD (19% of the
total market) and is, in large part, the lowest user of the PCSD services (those that are
between 18-29 years old). Approximately 18 percent of the surveyed market segment
uses social media regularly (18%) with usage of the website at 25 percent and the online
activity guide at 13 percent.
Repackaging the website and the online guide will be effective to improve engagement
with this target because they will not have to sort through information and activities
targeted to those families with children. Professional photography, not clip art, should be
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used for this audience that shows the diversity of Dublin's ethnicities, along with this age
group participating in adult recreation with others in a similar age category. It is
recommended that the paper catalog also be segmented for this target to eliminate
anything pertaining to youth and senior service offerings, as currently 25 percent of this
segment uses the paper catalog as a source for information. Segmented eMarketing
should also be used to deliver targeted messaging to this market segment promoting
relevant activities, as well as helpful tips and information.
According to national data trends, between 61 and 72 percent of this market segment
have mobile phones. FCM has provided detailed recommendations for a PCSD mobile
website with streamlined information that will help its customer base locate quick
information and updates.
Based on national trends, 67 percent of women within this market segment use
Facebook which can be a tool to improve market penetration for the PCSD overall within
this segment, based on the social nature of the PCSD service offerings.
Segment#2: Adults without Children in the Home (40-64 Years)
This segment represents approximately 17 percent of the PCSD's market potential.
Approximately 11 percent of the surveyed market segment engages in social media, with
a high usage of the paper catalog (43%). According to national data, Pew Research
reports that between 32 to 59 percent of those households within this age group own a
SmartPhone, so mobile websites and applications can also be considered for this market
segment. Pinterest is also used by women 50 years and younger which can be an
effective medium to target this segment, given that the PCSD uses photos to showcase
its many events and service offerings. Segmented eMarketing can deliver targeted
messaging to this market segment, along with tips and information.
Segment#3: Families with Children (Annual Income $50,000 or Less)
This segment represents approximately nine percent of the PCSD's market potential.
Roughly 23 percent of this surveyed market segment engages in social media, with a
high usage of the online guide (47%) and paper catalog (40%). Flyers and posters
resonate somewhat with this audience (20% "regularly check"). A branded, recognizable
template can be developed as a way to consistently help these communication mediums
stand out. According to national data, Pew Research reports that approximately 46
percent of those households that earn less than $50,000 own a SmartPhone (88% own
a cell phone), so mobile websites and applications can also be considered for this
market segment.
Segment#4: Families with Children (Annual Income $50,001 or More)
This segment represents the second highest in terms of market potential for the PCSD
at 44 percent. Approximately 16 percent of thesurveyed market segment engages in
social media, with high usage of the online guide (44%) and paper catalog (41%).
According to national data, Pew Research reports that between 56 to 68 percent of
those households that earn $50,001 or more than own a SmartPhone, so mobile
websites and applications can also be considered for this market segment.
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Segment#5: Seniors (65+)
This market segment represents 10 percent of the PCSD's market potential. A high
percentage of seniors (45%) use the paper activity guide to obtain information about the
PCSD. Seniors are by far the target audience that utilizes regional newspapers or
periodicals the most at 52 percent. A cause marketing partnership could be developed
with regional papers to highlight senior stories and the work of the advisory council on a
monthly basis in exchange for marketing the paper to the senior community at the Senior
Center.
NEXT STEPS
Once strategies have been thoroughly reviewed with the PCSD leadership team, FCM
will recommend a tactical execution plan and a marketing and communications
dashboard to include: a) customer satisfaction; b) awareness of service offerings; c)
usage of online information and tools; and d) return-on-investment of selected strategies.
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APPENDIX A: RESIDENT SURVEY TOPLINES
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Introduction
Introduction:
Hello, my name is and I'm calling on behalf of the City of Dublin. The city has
hired BW Research, an independent research agency, to conduct a survey concerning
issues in your community and we would like to get your opinions. [IF RESPONDENT
INDICATES THEY ARE A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OR CITY STAFF-THANK THEM
AND LET THEM KNOW THIS SURVEY IS MEANT FOR DUBLIN RESIDENTS WHO
ARE NOT CURRENTLY WORKING FOR THE CITY]
(If needed): This should just take a few minutes of your time.
(If needed): I assure you that we are an independent research agency and that all of your
responses will remain strictly confidential.
For statistical reasons, I would like to speak to the youngest adult male currently at home
that is at least 18 years of age. (Or youngest female depending on statistics of
previous completed interviews)
(IF THERE IS NO MALE/FEMALE AT LEAST 18 AVAILABLE, THEN ASK:)
Ok, then I'd like to speak to the youngest adult female/male currently at home that is
at least 18 years of age.
(IF THERE IS NO MALE/FEMALE AT LEAST 18 AVAILABLE, ASK FOR CALLBACK
TIME)
(If needed): This is a study about issues of importance in your community—it is a survey
only and we are not selling anything.
(If needed): This survey should only take a few minutes of your time.
(If the individual mentions the national do not call list, respond according to
American Marketing Association guidelines): "Most types of opinion and marketing
research studies are exempt under the law that congress recently passed. That law was
passed to regulate the activities of the telemarketing industry. This is a legitimate research
call. Your opinions count!")
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SCREENER Before we begin,'I want to confirm that you live within our study area. Are you
A currently a ,resident of the City of Dublin?
100.0% Yes [Thank and terminate]
0.0% No
SCREENER Are you a'Dublin City Council member or do you currently work for the City of
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0.0% Yes [Thank and terminate]
100.0% No
SCREENER In what year were you barn?(Recoded'into Age)
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21.9% 18 to 29 years old
26.2% 30 to 39 years old
21.8% 40 to 49 years old
20.7% 50 to 64 years old
9.4% 65 years and older
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Q1 To begin, how would you rate the quality of life in Dublin?
50.1% Excellent
42.8% Good
7.1% Fair
0.0% Poor
0.0% Very poor
0.0% (Don't Read) DK/NA
Where do you typically go to find information about parks, recreational programs, and
02 community events?[DON'T READ, NOTE FIRST TWO RESPONSES - Percentages
will sum to more than 100%]
38.3% City of Dublin website
34.8% Mailed - City of Dublin Activity Guide
22.5% Online-City of Dublin Activity Guide
0.3% City of Dublin, social media (Please specify )
2.0% Posted information at the park, facility, or trailhead
1.0% Tri-Valley Times
0.0% Local cable station
0.2% Local public access TV station
12.6% Web search or Google it
0.7% Social media (specify if they say, Facebook, Twitter, ..)
0.0% Radio (Please specify )
0.0% Television (Please specify )
1.1% Patch.com
5.0% City buildings such as the library, community centers, or senior center
2.1% Word of mouth
4.6% Other(Please specify )
4.3% None
1.5% (Don't Read) DK/NA
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Next, I would like to ask you about some of the key services, programs,and facilities
in the City of Dublin,
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Overall, how informed are you about the parks, programs,and community events that
are managed and/or maintained by the City of Dublin?
23.8% Very informed
53.0% Somewhat informed
22.9% Generally uninformed
0.3% (Don't Read) DK/NA
Next, I'd like to ask specifically how often you or members of your household use
Dublin's parks and open spaces.
How often do you or members of your household use in Dublin
regularly, sometimes, seldom, or never?[IF NEEDED USE SCALE DESCRIPTION]
Q4 SCALE DESCRIPTIQU
Regularly, at least once a week or more
Sometimes, at least once a month, but typically not every week
Seldom,typically once or a few times a year or less
[IF NEEDED REMIND RESPONDENT OF SCALE]
Randomize
(Don't
Read)
Regularly Sometimes Seldom Never DK/NA
A. Tennis courts or sports fields for
soccer, baseball, or other sports 25.6% 24.2% 18.0% 32.1% 0.0%
that require grass fields
B. Children's play areas and 32.8% 18.6% 16.6% 32.0% 0.0%
playgrounds
C. Trails for hiking and running 28.8% 28.2% 20.9% 21.7% 0.4%
D. Open space or undeveloped parks 18.6% 22.2% 23.5% 35.4% 0.3%
E.A dog park, such as Dougherty Hills 7.7% 11.0% 10.2% 70.1% 1.0%
F. Dublin parks for picnicking and
being outside with family and 31.2% 28.3% 22.2% 17.9% 0.3%
friends
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Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the city's parks and open spaces, like the
05 ones we have just discussed?(GET ANSWER, THEN ASK:)Would that be very
(satisfied/dissatisfied) or somewhat(satisfied/dissatisfied)?
68.0% Very satisfied
27.5% Somewhat satisfied
1.0% Somewhat dissatisfied
0.5% Very dissatisfied
3.0% (Don't Read) DK/NA
Next, I'd like to ask specifically'how often you or members of your household use
Dublin's community facilities. - - - -
How often do you or members of your household use in Dublin
regularly, sometimes, seldom,or never? [IF NEEDED USE SCALE DESCRIPTION]
Q6 SCALE DESCRIPTION
Regularly, at least once a week or more
Sometimes, at feast once a month, but typically not every week
Seldom, a few times a'year or less
[IF NEEDED REMIND RESPONDENT OF SCALE]
(Don't Read)
Regularly Sometimes Seldom Never DK/NA
A. Dublin Swim Center 10.1% 16.8% 19.0% 54.0% 0.0%
B. Heritage Park and 3.6% 10.5% 29.8% 55.4% 0.8%
Museums
C. Shannon 5.1% 18.9% 28.4% 47.6% 0.0/o°
Community Center
D. Dublin Senior 1.8% 7.3% 9.2% 81.7% °
Center 0.0/o
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Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the city's community facilities,,like the
Q7 ones we have just discussed?(GET,ANSWER, THEN ASK:)Would that be very
(satisfied/dissatisfied)or somewhat(satisfiedldissatisfied)?
53.6% Very satisfied
32.8% Somewhat satisfied
2.7% Somewhat dissatisfied
0.6% Very dissatisfied
10.4% (Don't Read) DK/NA
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Now, I would like to ask you about the city's recreational, cultural,and enrichment'
programs, services, and community events.
Now 1'm going to read a list of programs, services, and community events provided by
the City of Dublin. For each one, please tell me if you or any member of your
household has attended that program, service,or event and if yes, have you or your
household member attended, regularly, sometimes, or seldom.
Q8 Have you or someone in your household participated or attended:
managed by the City of Dublin? (GET ANSWER AND THEN ASK:) If yes, is that
regularly, sometimes, or seldom?
SCALE DESCRIPTION
Regularly, at least once a week or more
Sometimes, at least once a month, but typically not every week
Seldom, a few times a year or less
[IF NEEDED REMIND RESPONDENT OF SCALE]
Randomize
(Don't
Have not Yes, Yes, Yes, Read)
attended regularly sometimes seldom DK/NA
A. Activities at the senior center 80.7% 2.7% 7.1% 9.5% 0.0%
B.A preschool program 83.0% 7.8% 2.9% 5.8% 0.6%
C. Summer camps 74.1% 7.1% 6.6% 10.6% 1.6%
D. Music, dance, and art 75.2% 5.1% 8.4% 10.0% 1.3%
programs for children
E. Educational and enrichment
72.1% 9.1% 7.7% 10.2% 0.9%
classes for children
F. Sports programs for youth 58.4% 22.6% 11.3% 7.7% 0.0%
G. Swim and aquatics programs 63.7% 9.1% 13.1% 14.1% 0.0%
H. Educational and enrichment 77.6% 1.6% 9.1% 11.7% 0.0%
classes for adults
I.After school programs for 76.6% 9.8% 4.7% 8.0% 0.9%
youth
J. Heritage programs and tours 69.7% 2.7% 7.5% 19.4% 0.6%
at Heritage Park
K. Special events and festivals 11.0% 22.3% 30.5% 36.2% 0.0%
L. Fitness and wellness 78.5% 3.8% 9.1% 8.6% 0.0%
programs for adults
M. Sports programs and 79.5% 3.0% 7.3% 10.2% 0.0%
leagues for adults
N. Music, dance, and art 81.1% 4.3% 4.5% 10.1% 0.0%
programs for adults
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Overall, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the city's programs, services, and
Q9 events, like the ones we discussed?(GET ANSWER, THEN ASK:)Would that be very
(satisfied/dissatisfied)or somewhat(satisfied/dissatisfied)?
44.9% Very satisfied
41.7% Somewhat satisfied
0.7% Somewhat dissatisfied
0.6% Very dissatisfied
12.1% (Don't Read) DK/NA
Next, I would like to ask about your experience with cultural events, exhibits,or
performances, such as an art gallery showing, a musical recital, or a theatre
performance.
Q10
In the last 12 months, have you or a household member attended a cultural event,
exhibit, or performance?(GET ANSWER—IF YES) In what city or cities did you attend
these cultural events, exhibits, or performances?
65.5% No
33.6% Yes, (Identify cities Verbatim Recorded
0.9% (Don't Read) DK/NA
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Next, I'd like to ask about the importance of having different cultural facilities within the
City of Dublin.
all How important is it to have in Dublin, extremely important, important
(IF NEEDED, "just important"), or not too important tIF NEEDED USE SCALE
DESCRIPTION]
[IF NEEDED REMIND RESPONDENT OF SCALE]
Randomize
(Don't
Extremely Not too Read)
important Important important DK/NA
A.A cultural arts center, that could be used 29.0% 51.0% 19.8% 0.2%
for community or cultural events
B.A performing arts center 30.9% 50.9% 17.1% 1.1%
C. An art gallery 17.2% 41.6% 40.8% 0.4%
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Next, I want to ask you about parks, recreation, enrichment,and cultural programs and
services provided by the City of Dublin.
Now I'm going to read a list of statements that describe priorities or opinions regarding
the City of Dublin and the facilities, services,:and programs that it manages or
012 maintains.
Mere is the(fist/next)one: Cho you generally agree, disagree,or
neither agree nor disagree with the statement? (GET ANSWER IF AGREE OR
DISAGREE ASK)Would that be strongly(agree/disagree)or somewhat
(agreefdisagree)?
Randomize
Neither
agree (Don't
Strongly Somewhat nor Somewhat Strongly Read)
agree agree disagree disagree disagree DK/NA
A.The recreational
programs provided by 42.4% 35-1% 13.8% 3.5% 1.2% 4.0%
the city are affordable
and a good value
B. Finding information
about the city's
recreational, cultural, 37.6% 38.9% 9.1% 7.3% 5.3% 1.7%
and enrichment
programs is easy
C. I like to have the city's
activity guide mailed to 57.2% 24.7% 6.5% 6.3% 5.4% 0.0%
me
D. I typically use my mobile
phone to find out about 20.8% 17.9% 13.6% 20.9% 26.0% 0.9%
recreational resources
and programs
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Switching gears a bit,now I would like to get your opinions about city-resident
communication.
013 Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the city's efforts to provide information to
residents about, parks,community services, and recreational programs through its
website, activity guide,and related sources of information?(GET ANSWER, THEN
ASK:)Would that be very(satisfied/dissatisfied)or somewhat(satisfied/dissatisfied)?
49.1% Very satisfied
39.2% Somewhat satisfied
6.1% Somewhat dissatisfied
0.4% Very dissatisfied
5.2% (Don't Read) DK/NA
How often are you using the following sources of information when you want to find
014 out about city facilities, programs, and/or events related to parks, recreation,and
culture?
Randomize
(Don't
Read)
Regularly Sometimes Seldom Never DKMA
A. The City of Dublin Website- 30.6% 30.6% 18.2% 20.7% 0.0%
www.dublin.ca.gov
B. Regional newspapers or
periodicals, such as the Tri-Valley 18.2% 17.9% 15.1% 48.8% 0.0%
Times or The independent
C. Social media such as Facebook, 20.8% 9.8% 13.7% 55.7% 0.0%
Twitter, or YouTube
D. Dublin's Activity Guide, the paper 43.1% 26.9% 13.4% 16.2% 0.4%
catalog?
E. Dublin's online activity guide and
registration website, 23.8% 30.3% 11.0% 34.9% 0.0%
www.dubIinrecguide.com
F. Flyers or posters at city buildings
like the library, senior center, or 17.2% 21.7% 21.9% 39.2% 0.0%
community centers
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Next f am going to ask you a few questions about online information sources from the
City of Dublin.
016 [IF 014A=1,2 OR 3 ASK 015 OTHERWISE SKIP]
How would you rate Dublin's website,a vww,dublin.ca.gov?(n=198)
Percentages among the 198 respondents who have utilized the City of Dublin's website
18.9% Excellent
55.1% Good
15.3% Fair
0.9% Poor
0.0% Very poor
9.9% (Don't Read) DK/NA
[IF Q14E=1, 2 OR 3 ASK 016 OTHERWISE SKIP]'
016 How would you rate Dublin's online activity guide and registration website
www dublinerec-guide.com? (n=163)
Percentages among the 163 respondents who have utilized Dublin's online activity guide and registration website
27.6% Excellent
48.1% Good
15.7% Fair
2.3% Poor
0.0% Very poor
6.4% (Don't Read) DK/NA
To wrap things up, I just have a few background questions for comparison
purposes only.
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QA Please tell me how many children under'18 live in your household.
43.0% No children
25.8% One child
20.6% Two children
8.6% Three or more children
2.1% (Don't Read) Refused
OB Do you have children between the ages of 0 and 5 years old, living in your
household? (n=137)
Percentages among the 137 respondents with children under 18 in their household
44.7% Yes
54.7% No
0.6% (Don't Read) Refused
QC Do you have children between the ages of 6'and 12 years old,living in your
household? (n=137)
Percentages among the 137 respondents with children under 18 in their household
51.0% Yes
49.0% No
0.0% (Don't Read) Refused
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OD Do you have children between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, living in your
household? (n==137)
Percentages among the 137 respondents with children under 18 in their household
32.8% Yes
67.2% No
0.0% (Don't Read) Refused
QE Please tell me how many adults 18 and over live in your household.
10.1% One adult
59.2% Two adults
28.7% Three or more adults
2.1% (Don't Read) Refused
OF Do you live east or west of Hacienda'Drive?'
36.9% East
54.8% West
8.3% (Don't Read) DK/NA
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QG What ethnic group do you consider yourself a park of or feel closest to?(IF
HESITATE, READ):
12.1% Asian: Indian Subcontinent
14.2% Asian: Non-Indian Subcontinent
3.1% Pacific Islander
4.3% Black or African American
7.6% Hispanic or Latino(a)
52.1% White
0.4% Other (Specify: )
6.2% (Don't Read) DK/NA
OH Lastly, I am going to read some income categories, please stop me when I reach the
one that best describes your current total household'income for the last 12 months.
3.0% Below$25,000
10.1% $25,000 to $50,000
24.2% $50,001 to $100,000
32.5% $100,001 to$200,000
12.4% More than $200,000
17.7% (Don't Read) DK/NA
Those are all of the questions I have for you.
Thank you very much for participating!
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QI Gender{Recorded from voice', not asked:
52.2% Male
47.8% Female
J. First.Name of Respondent
K, Phone
L. Date of Interview
M. Dame of Interviewer'
N. Time of Interview
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APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SURVEY TOPLINES
(n=556)
The City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services department has
engaged BW Research, an independent research firm, to conduct a survey
concerning issues in your community and we would like to get your
opinions. All information you submit will be held confidential by BW
Research and only summary information will be reported.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Ryan Young
with BW Research at (760) 730-9325 or survev@bwresearch.com.
CITY OF
DUBUN
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Questiphs
SCREENER Are you a Dublin City Council member or do you currently work for the City of
A Dublin?
0.0% Yes [Thank and terminate]
100.0% No
SCREENER In what year were you born?
' B
3.2% 18 to 29 years old
29.3% 30 to 39 years old
39.4% 40 to 49 years old
21.6% 50 to 64 years old
6.3% 65 or older
0.2% Not coded
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Q'1 What city do you live in?
61.0% Dublin
14.0% San Ramon
10.1% Pleasanton
4.9% Livermore
2.0% Danville
1.6% Castro Valley
6.5% Other(Specify)
02 How would you rate the quality of life in your community?
46.0% Excellent
50.4% Good
3.4% Fair
0.2% Poor
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a
The following section asks about some of the key services, programs, and facilities in
the City of Dublin.
03
Where do you typically go to find information about parks,recreational programs, and
community events?[OPEN-ENDED]
39.6% Other websites (Google, Yahoo, etc.)
31.1% City of Dublin website Or www.dublin.ca.gov
18.0% Dublin's Activity Guide, the paper catalog
10.8% www.dublinrecguide.com
5.6% Other mailed City flyers, mailers, etc.
5.0% Information posted at City buildings (library, senior center, etc.)
4.9% Newspapers or magazines
2.7% Email
1.3% Word of mouth
4.7% Other—No single category over 1%
4.1% Refused
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PARTNERSHIP
Now you're going to be presented with a list of programs, services,and community
events provided by the City of Dublin. For each one, please tell me if you or any
member of your household has attended that program, service, or event and if yes,
have you or your household member attended, regularly, sometimes, or seldom.
04 SCALE DESCRIPTION
Regularly=at least once a week or more
Sometimes=at least once a month, but typically not every week
Seldom =a few times a year or less
RANDOMIZE
Don't
Have not Yes, Yes, Yes, know/
attended regularly sometimes seldom Refused
A. Activities at the senior center 78.2% 3.2% 4.9% 11.5% 2.2%
B. A preschool program 73.2% 13.5% 4.1% 6.7% 2.5%
C. Summer camps 60.1% 8.8% 17.4% 12.1% 1.6%
D. Music, dance& art programs 54.9% 10.3% 18.5% 14.6% 1.8%
for children
E. Educational & enrichment 59.5% 6.3% 18.9% 13.1% 2.2%
classes for children
F. Sports programs for youth 46.8% 21.2% 16.9% 13.8% 1.3%
G. Swim and aquatics 49.3% 14.2% 17.1% 17.8% 1.6%
programs
H. Educational &enrichment 70.3% 2.9% 9.9% 14.7% 2.2%
classes for adults
I.After school programs for 79.1% 7.0% 6.7% 5.0% 2.2%
youth
J. Heritage programs and tours 63.5% 5.0% 14.2% 14.4% 2.9%
at Heritage Park
K. Special events &festivals 12.4% 31.7% 38-1% 17.3% 0.5%
L. Fitness&wellness programs 67.3% 7.6% 12.6% 10.3% 2.3%
for adults
M. Sports programs & leagues 82.7% 3.2% 4.1% 6.5% 3.4%
for adults
N. Music, dance, & art 78.2% 3.8% 6.5% 8.6% 2.9%
programs for adults
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05 Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the city's programs,services,and
events, like the ones that were presented earlier?
51.8% Very satisfied
40.6% Somewhat satisfied
3.6% Somewhat dissatisfied
0.9% Very dissatisfied
3.1% Don't know/Refused
The following is a list of statements that describe priorities or opinions regarding the
06 City of Dublin and the facilities, services, and programs that it manages or maintains.
Please select your level of agreement with each statement.
RANDOMIZE
Neither
agree Don't
Strongly Somewhat nor Somewhat Strongly know/
agree agree disagree disagree disagree Refused
A. The recreational
programs provided
by the City of Dublin 37.2% 44.1% 9.4% 4.0% 0.7% 4.7%
are affordable and a
good value
B. Finding information
about Dublin's
recreational, 42.1% 40.1% 10.1% 4.0% 0.7% 3.1%
cultural, and
enrichment
programs is easy
C. I typically use my
mobile phone to find
out about 13.1% 20.1% 15.5% 14.2% 34.0% 3.1%
recreational
resources and
programs
D. The City of Dublin
regularly has
different community 31.5% 43.0% 15.8% 6.1% 1.8% 1.8%
events that I am
usually aware of
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The next several questions will attempt to gather your opinions about city-resident
communication,
07 How satisfied are you with the City of Dublin's efforts to provide information to
customers about, parks, community services,and recreational programs through its
website,activity guide, and related sources of information?
50.9% Very satisfied
39.2% Somewhat satisfied
4.0% Somewhat dissatisfied
0.7% Very dissatisfied
5.2% Don't know/Refused
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How often are you using the following sources of information when you want to find out
about city facilities, programs, and/or events related to parks, recreation, and culture?
08 SCALE DESCRIPTION
Regularly=at least once a week or more
Sometimes=at least once a month, but typically not every week
Seldom =a few times a year or less
RANDOMIZE
Don't
know/
Regularly Sometimes Seldom Never Refused
A.The City of Dublin website 31.5% 39.6% 20.9% 7.0% 1.1%
(www dublin.ca.gov)
B. Regional newspapers or
periodicals, such as the 12.1% 24.3% 30.0% 31.7% 2.0%
Tri-Valley Times or The
Independent
C. Social media such as
Facebook, Twitter, or 13.5% 19.8% 17.1% 47.8% 1.8%
YouTube
D. Dublin's Activity Guide, the 36.7% 31.3% 17.8% 12.1% 2.2%
paper catalog
E. Dublin's online Activity
Guide and registration 39.9% 34.7% 18.0% 5.4% 2.0%
website
(www dublinrecguide com)
F. Flyers or posters at city
buildings like the library, 10.8% 32.7% 32.7% 21.8% 2.0%
senior center, or
community centers
The following question asks about the importance of having different cultural facilities
within the City of Dublin.
Q9
According to you, how important is it to have each of the listed cultural facilities within
Dublin'?`
RANDOMIZE
Don't
Extremely Not too know/
important Important important Refused
A.A cultural arts center that could be used 29.5% 43.7% 21.9% 4.9%
for community or cultural events
B.A performing arts center 29.0% 42.3% 24.3% 4.5%
C. An art gallery 12.2% 31.7% 51.1% 5.0%
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PARTNERSHIP f.I C:ihc,.,i rt.,' �;` .
The next few questions ask about how you get information about the City of Dublin.
Q10 Where online would you look for information about the City of Dublin's Parks and
Community Services?[CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) (Multiple Responses Permitted
- Percentages May Sum to More than 100%)
77.2% The City of Dublin's website OR www.dublin.ca.qov
64.6% www.dublinerecquide.com
48.6% 1 would Google it or use another web search
1.3% Other(Specify) — Verbatim responses to be provided
0.7% 1 do not go online to get information about the City of Dublin's Parks &
Community Services
5.0% Not sure
[IF Q10="The City of Dublin's website OR wwwAublin.ca.gov"ASK Oil
OTHERWISE SKIP)
oil How would you rate Dublin's website—www.dublin.ca,-qov?(n=429)
Percentages among the 429 respondents that said they get their online information about
the City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services from the City of Dublin's website or
www.dublin.ca.gov
21.9% Excellent
61.3% Good
12.4% Fair
0.5% Poor
0.5% Very poor
3.5% Don't know/Refused
[IF 010="www.dublinerecaulde.com"SKIP TO 413 OTHERWISE ASK 012]
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012 Have you visited Dublin's online activity guide and registration website—
www.dublinerecouide.com if yes, how often do you use it?(p=197)
Percentages among the 197 respondents that said they did not get their online information
about the City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services from www.dublinrecguide.com
1.5% Regularly, once a week or more
18.3% Sometimes, once a month or more
47.7% Seldom, less than once a month
25.9% 1 have not visited Dublin's online activity guide, Never[SKIP TO Q15]
6.6% Don't know/Refused [SKIP TO Q15]
[IF III"www.dublinerecquide-com"ASK Q13 OTHERWISE SKIP]
013 How often do you visit Dublin's online activity guide and registration website—
www.dublinereeguide.com (n=359)
Percentages among the 359 respondents that said they get their online information about
the City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services from www.dublinrecguide.com
5.3% Regularly, once a week or more
49.3% Sometimes, once a month or more
44.0% Seldom, less than once a month
1.4% 1 have not visited Dublin's online activity guide, Never[SKIP TO Q15]
0.0% Don't know/Refused [SKIP TO Q15]
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Q14 How would you rate Dublin's online activity guide and registration website—
www.dublinereo-(Iuide.com?(n=487)
Percentages among the 487 respondents that said they get their online information about
the City of Dublin's Parks and Community Services from www.dublinrecquide.com, and
indicated that they had used the website at least less than once a month (seldom)
21.4% Excellent
57.9% Good
15.6% Fair
1.0% Poor
0.8% Very poor
3.3% Don't know/Refused
Q15 Have you signed up with the City of Dublin to receive information electronically?
51.4% Yes
34.9% No
13.7% Don't know/Refused
RESEARCH
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The next section of the survey asks a few things about any programs, services,or
Q16 events you may have recently signed up for,
Have you signed for a class, program, or event through the City of Dublin,for either
yourself or someone in your household in the last 12 months?
57.0% Yes
40.3% No
2.7% Don't know/Refused
017 What was the last class, program or event that you signed up for with the City of
Dublin?
45.7% Youth program (Specify)— Verbatim responses to be provided
17.4% Adult's program (Specify) - Verbatim responses to be provided
12.6% Event(Specify) - Verbatim responses to be provided
4.1% Other(Specify) - Verbatim responses to be provided
20.1% Don't know/Refused
018 Where did you initially learn about the[Response from Q17] program/event/ete.?
[OPEN-ENDED]
Verbatim responses to be provided
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Did you use any additional sources of information to research or find out more
Q19 information about the[response from 8171 programfeventletc,before signing up? If
yes, could you describe where you got the additional information? (n=444)
Percentages among the 444 respondents that indicated a class, program or event that they
signed up for with the City of Dublin in the past
34.9% Yes (Specify)— Verbatim responses to be provided
61.9% No
3.2% Don't know/Refused
020 How would you characterize the process of finding out about the (response for Q 17]
program/event/etc. before signing up?(n=444)
Percentages among the 444 respondents that indicated a class, program or event that they
signed up for with the City of Dublin in the past
64.2% Simple and easy
30.2% A little bit of work, but not too tough
2.3% Lots of work, it was hard to find
3.4% Don't know/Refused
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Have you signed up for something similar to the[response from Q17]
Q21 program/eventletc., in a neighboring city or in Dublin but not through the city?
If yes, can you describe where it was and with whom?(n=444)
Percentages among the 444 respondents that indicated a class, program or event that they
signed up for with the City of Dublin in the past
32.4% Yes [Specify program, course or event and with whom (City, Non-Profit, or
Organization)]— Verbatim responses to be provided
65.5% No
2.0% Don't know/Refused
The last section of the survey consists of background questions that will be used
for comparison purposes only.'
QA How many children under 18 live in your household?
22.8% No children under 18 years old
18.5% One child under 18 years old
41.2% Two children under 18 years old
13.7% Three or more children under 18 years old
3.8% Refused
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QB Do you have children between the ages of 0 and 5 years old,living in your
household?(n=408)
Percentages among the 408 respondents that said that one or more children under 18 live in
their household
42.9% Yes
56.9% No
0.2% Refused
QC Do you have children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, living in your
household?(n=408)
Percentages among the 408 respondents that said that one or more children under 18 live in
their household
65.7% Yes
33.8% No
0.5% Refused
OD Do you have children between the ages of 13 and 17 years old, living in your
household?(n=408)
Percentages among the 408 respondents that said that one or more children under 18 live in
their household
31.6% Yes
68.1% No
0.2% Refused
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QE How many adults 18 and over live in your household? (n=339)
9.9% One adult over 18 years old
70.9% Two adults over 18 years old
14.9% Three or more adults over 18 years old
4.3% Refused
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OF Do you live east or west of Hacienda Drive?'
Percentages among the 339 respondents that said they lived in Dublin
54.9% West
39.8% East
5.3% Don't know
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QG What ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to?
55.2% White
14.6% Asian: Non-Indian Subcontinent
8.5% Asian: Indian Subcontinent
6.5% Hispanic or Latino(a)
3.2% Pacific Islander
1.8% Black or African American
4.0% Other(Specify)
6.3% Don't know/Refused
QH What amount best represents your household income over the last 12 months?
1.4% Below$25,000
4.9% $25,000 to $50,000
19.2% $50,001 to $100,000
37.4% $100,001 to$200,000
15.8% More than $200,000
21.2% Don't know/Refused
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QI Please indicate your gender.
18.7% Male
81.3% Female
Those are all of the questions we have for you.
Thank you very much for participating!
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