APPENDIX E: HOUSEHOLD SURVEY RESULTS

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1 APPENDIX E: HOUSEHOLD SURVEY RESULTS ACTIVE TOGETHER MASTER PLAN Parks, Recreation & Libraries See following pages. City of Vaughan / Vaughan Public Libraries June 2013 E 1

2 QA - Would you have a few minutes to complete a survey? Yes % QB - Are you age 16 years of age or older? Yes % QC - Do you live in the City of Vaughan? Yes % QD - What are the first three digits of your postal code? Canada Post L4H (Woodbridge) 66 16% 19% L4J (Thornhill) % 29% L4K (Concord) 33 8% 5% L4L (Woodbridge) 81 20% 20% L6A (Maple) % 25% L0J (Kleinburg) 10 2% 2% Other (specify) 5 1% -- Don't know 2 0% % Q1 - In the past twelve months, have you or anyone in your household participated in any of the following activities... Other Activities (if volunteered) Yes No Don't know TOTAL Activity # Walking for Leisure % 50 12% 0 0% % Dance 16 Swimming % % 1 0% % Gymnastics 12 Running or Jogging % % 0 0% % Golf 9 Aerobics, Fitness or Weight-training % % 0 0% % Yoga 7 Cycling % % 0 0% % Skiing 6 Outdoor Soccer % % 2 0% % Squash 5 Hockey, Figure Skating or Ice Sports % % 0 0% % Dog Walking 4 Outdoor Ice Skating % % 1 0% % Parks 4 Gymnasium Sports % % 1 0% % Zumba 3 Tennis % % 0 0% % Walking-general 3 Outdoor Basketball 99 24% % 1 0% % Badminton 2 Indoor Soccer 78 19% % 2 0% % Football 2 In-line Skating / Rollerblading 61 15% % 3 1% % Hiking 2 Softball or Baseball 59 14% % 0 0% % Indoor sports 2 Martial Arts 51 13% % 0 0% % Racquet ball 2 Skateboarding 41 10% % 0 0% % Fishing 2 Bocce (Indoor and/or Outdoor 41 10% % 11 3% % Trampoline 2 Seniors' organized activities 30 7% % 2 0% % Other 7 Outdoor Cricket 6 1% % 0 0% % Q2A - Are you and members of your household able to participate in recreation activities as often as you would like? Yes % No % Don't Know 4 1% Q2B - Why not (up to 2 mentions)? Lack of personal time / Too busy % Lack of desired facilities or programs 13 9% Health problems / Disability / Age 10 7% Program not offered at convenient time 8 6% Lack of money / Too expensive 7 5% Lack of transportation / Facility too far away 3 2% Not interested/too lazy 2 1% Other 1 1% TOTAL % Q3A - Generally, what percentage of your household's recreational needs are met within Vaughan? All (100%) % Most (67-99%) % Many (34-66%) 59 14% Some (1-33%) 41 10% None (0%) 9 2% Don't Know 24 6% October/November 2012 Page 1 of 8

3 Q3B - What recreation activities do you or members of your household participate in OUTSIDE of Vaughan (up to 3 mentions)? Activity # subset Activity # subset Hockey 20 7% Park/outdoor activities 5 2% Cycling/biking 19 7% Aerobics 5 2% Swimming 18 7% Indoor sports 4 1% Gym/weight training 17 6% Camping 3 1% Walking 16 6% Yoga 3 1% Soccer 15 5% Snowboarding 3 1% Skiing 12 4% Live entertainment (concert, theatre) 3 1% Ice skating 10 4% Scouts 3 1% Dancing 8 3% Boating 3 1% Hiking 8 3% Outdoor sports 2 1% Martial Arts 8 3% Drama 2 1% Tennis 8 3% Horse back riding 2 1% Fishing 7 3% Going to beach 2 1% Golfing 7 3% Football 2 1% Running 7 3% Squash 2 1% Basketball 6 2% Recreation Activities 15 5% Baseball 5 2% None/nothing % Fitness 5 2% Don t know/refused 4 1% Volleyball 5 2% Q3C - Why does your household participate in those recreation activities outside of Vaughan (up to 2 mentions)? Facility/program not available in the area at the preferred time 18 9% Closer to work or school 16 8% Facility/program is not available in the area 16 8% 'Connected' to the other community / Used to live there 15 8% For location/gym 15 8% Less expensive 13 7% Sport not offered in the area 12 6% Quality of facility/program is superior 11 6% Get together with friends/family 9 5% Like it/preference 8 4% For the beach/water activity 8 4% Tournaments / Special events/ Travel teams 7 4% Use of outdoor space/trails/parks 7 4% Availability 6 3% Closer to other activities or shopping 5 3% Bigger/better open space 3 2% Time 3 2% Variety 3 2% Seasonal 3 2% Better opportunity 2 1% Other 8 4% Don't Know 5 3% TOTAL % Q4A - Are there any recreation PROGRAMS that you or members of your household would like to see offered in Vaughan that are NOT currently available? Yes % No % Don't know 23 6% Q4B - What PROGRAMS would you like to see offered (up to 2 mentions)? Activity # subset Swimming/pools 17 16% Dance/zumba classes 11 10% Ice skating/hockey 9 8% Senior centre/activities 8 7% Volleyball 8 7% Baseball/softball 7 6% Football 7 6% Cycling program 7 6% Tennis courts 7 6% Soccer program 7 6% Hiking/walking 7 6% Badminton 6 6% Fitness/exercise/gym 6 6% Yoga classes 6 6% Bowling 2 2% French programs 2 2% Tai chi 2 2% Martial arts 2 2% Park activities 2 2% Indoor activities 2 2% Activities for adults/kids with disabilities 2 2% Skiing 2 2% Ping pong/table tennis 2 2% Recreation programs 26 24% Don t know/refused 1 1% October/November 2012 Page 2 of 8

4 Q5 - Using a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means 'not at all satisfied' and 5 means 'very satisfied,' what is your level of satisfaction with the recreation opportunities in Vaughan for the following age groups... Not at all Somewhat Very satisfied satisfied (1) Not satisfied (2) satisfied (3) Satisfied (4) (5) Don't know TOTAL AVG. Children (0-12 yrs) 2 0% 16 4% 52 13% % % % % 4.09 Youth (13-17 yrs) 6 1% 24 6% 50 12% 94 23% 81 20% % % 3.86 Adults under the age of % 24 6% 87 21% % 82 20% 54 13% % 3.80 Older Adults ages 60 years and over 14 3% 23 6% 64 16% 77 19% 58 14% % % 3.60 Q6A - Have you or members of your household used Community Centres operated by the City of Vaughan within the past twelve months? Yes % No % Don't know 1 0% Q6B - Which community centre does your household use most often (first mention only)? Maple Community Centre 55 19% Al Palladini Community Centre 54 18% Garnet A. Williams Community Centre 42 14% Dufferin Clark Community Centre 28 10% Vellore Village Community Centre 27 9% North Thornhill Community Centre 25 9% Father Ermanno Bulfon Community Centre 11 4% Chancellor Community Centre 10 3% Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena 5 2% Rosemount Community Centre 2 1% Patricia Kemp Concord Community Centre 1 0% Don't know 32 11% TOTAL % Q7A - What would encourage you or members of your household to use the community centres operated by the City of Vaughan more often (up to 2 mentions)? Variety of programs 69 24% Better prices/free 62 21% Better schedule/hours 56 19% More free time 29 10% Availability 16 5% Better location 16 5% More activities for kids 14 5% More information 13 4% Swimming 13 4% More activities for seniors 9 3% Better maintenance/needs to be updated 8 3% More open/picnic spaces 6 2% Advertising 5 2% Convenience 5 2% Cleaner facilities/extra garbage bins 4 1% Better facilities 4 1% Better staff/instructors 4 1% Kids have grown up 3 1% More community centres 3 1% Access to library 3 1% Health reasons 3 1% Accessibility 2 1% Motivation 2 1% Things that would encourage them 32 11% None/nothing 69 24% Don t know/refused 37 13% Q7B - What is a reasonable maximum number of kilometres that a resident of Vaughan should have to travel to use a community centre operated by the City of Vaughan? Less than 1 Kilometre 10 2% 1 - Less than 2 Kilometres 25 6% 2 - Less than 3 Kilometres 51 13% 3 - Less than 4 Kilometres 25 6% 4 - Less than 5 Kilometres 92 23% 5 - Less than 6 Kilometres 58 14% 6 - Less than 7 Kilometres 5 1% 7 - Less than 8 Kilometres 8 2% 8 - Less than 9 Kilometres 3 1% 9 - Less than 10 Kilometres 33 8% 10 or more Kilometres 45 11% Don't Know 52 13% MEAN 5.27 Using mid-points from each answer category range and a top number of 10 kilometres Q8A - Have you or members of your household used Vaughan Parks or open spaces within the past twelve months? Yes % No 73 18% October/November 2012 Page 3 of 8

5 Q8B - What does your household use Vaughan Parks or open spaces for (up to 2 mentions)? Walking % Playground 88 26% Soccer 47 14% Picnics 43 13% Running/Jogging 28 8% Cycling 26 8% Baseball 14 4% Tennis 14 4% Water Play 14 4% Walking the Dog 13 4% Just to get outside 12 4% Relaxation 12 4% Basketball 10 3% Off leash dog run 9 3% Concerts 7 2% Children play/leisure 7 2% Hiking 5 1% Outdoor Skating 4 1% Community Events 3 1% Frisbee 2 1% Outdoor pool/swimming 2 1% Bocce 1 0% In-line Skating/Rollerblading 1 0% Skateboarding 1 0% Other 9 3% Don't Know 2 1% Q9 - What would encourage you or members of your household to make greater use of Vaughan's Parks or open spaces (up to 2 mentions)? Variety of programs 35 10% Dog park/trail 25 7% Better maintenance/needs to be updated 23 7% Cleaner facilities/extra garbage bins 20 6% Better location 18 5% More free time 17 5% More open/picnic spaces 14 4% More activities for kids 13 4% Swimming 12 4% More parks/playground 12 4% Better facilities 9 3% More information 8 2% Accessibility 7 2% Better lighting 7 2% More trees/shade 7 2% Better schedule/hours 6 2% Safety 6 2% Better weather 6 2% Availability 5 1% Better prices/free 4 1% Something to discourage loitering 4 1% More benches/seating area 4 1% Motivation 4 1% Kids have grown up 3 1% Advertising 2 1% Convenience 2 1% More activities for seniors 2 1% Things that would encourage them 8 2% None/nothing % Don t know/refused 71 21% Q10A - Have you or members of your household used Vaughan Public Libraries within the past twelve months? Yes % No % Don't know 1 0% Q10B - Which public library does your household use most often (first mention)? Bathurst Clark Resource Library 66 23% Pierre Berton Resource Library 57 19% Maple Library 56 19% Dufferin Clark Library 27 9% Ansley Grove Library (Chancellor) 20 7% Woodbridge Library 15 5% Kleinburg Library 5 2% Don't know 47 16% TOTAL % October/November 2012 Page 4 of 8

6 Q10C - What does your household use the public library for (up to 2 mentions)? Read or Borrow books/e Books % Study / Do research 89 30% Borrow DVDs or Blue Ray 45 15% Borrow CDs or audio tapes 13 4% Use the Internet/Computers/WiFi 11 4% Read newspapers or magazines 9 3% Participate in Library programs 7 2% Children s programs 7 2% Borrow talking books (books on tape) 6 2% Reference books 6 2% Use online databases 4 1% A place to 'hang out' or socialize/meet people 4 1% Book club 2 1% Foreign language books 2 1% Daycare 2 1% Recreation/general interest 2 1% Rent Meeting room or boardroom 1 0% Other 6 2% Q11 - What would encourage you or members of your household to use Vaughan Public Libraries more (up to 2 mentions)? Longer Hours of Operation 27 14% More selection 21 11% More Children's Programs 18 9% Proximity 13 7% More Locations 12 6% More Audio / Video (DVDs, CDs, etc.) 12 6% Larger Libraries / More Space 11 6% No time/busy 11 6% More Computers / Internet 10 5% More activities 9 5% More Bestsellers 8 4% More Foreign Language Materials 8 4% More Meeting / Program Rooms 7 4% More Electronic Databases 5 3% More Magazines / Newspapers 5 3% Improved Transportation / Access 4 2% More Children's Materials 4 2% More Talking Books 4 2% More Fiction Books 4 2% Advertising/awareness 4 2% Coffee shop 3 2% More ebooks 3 2% Renovation 3 2% More Community Information 2 1% More Adult/Senior's Programs 2 1% More Adult/Senior's Materials 2 1% More Reference Materials 2 1% More Non-Fiction Books 2 1% Restricted internet access 2 1% Quiet place to study 2 1% Book clubs/discussion 2 1% Guest speakers/book signings 2 1% Improved Customer Service 1 1% Expanded Inter-library Loans 1 1% Lower Fines 1 1% More Teen Programs 1 1% Other 14 7% Not interested in using the library at all None/nothing/satisfied Don't Know Q12A - Which one of the following options for delivering library services to Vaughan do you prefer? Having fewer, larger-sized libraries that provide a wide range of services and materials % Having more, smaller-sized libraries that provide a narrower range of services and materials % Neither 19 5% Don't know / Depends 35 9% October/November 2012 Page 5 of 8

7 Q12B - What is a reasonable maximum number of kilometres that a resident of Vaughan should have to travel to use a Vaughan public library? Less than 1 Kilometre 14 3% 1 - Less than 2 Kilometres 34 8% 2 - Less than 3 Kilometres 48 12% 3 - Less than 4 Kilometres 30 7% 4 - Less than 5 Kilometres 81 20% 5 - Less than 6 Kilometres 50 12% 6 - Less than 7 Kilometres 7 2% 7 - Less than 8 Kilometres 8 2% 8 - Less than 9 Kilometres 5 1% 9 - Less than 10 Kilometres 47 12% 10 or more Kilometres 43 11% Don't Know 40 10% MEAN 5.31 Using mid-points from each answer category range and a top number of 10 kilometres Q13 - Using a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means 'not at all important,' and 5 means 'very important,' how important are the following to your household? Not at all Not important Somewhat Very important important (1) (2) important (3) Important (4) (5) Don't know TOTAL AVG IMPORTANCE Indoor recreation facilities, such as arenas, pools, gyms and fitness centres 5 1% 13 3% 47 12% % % 2 0% % 4.34 Parks with athletic fields and playgrounds 13 3% 10 2% 52 13% % % 5 1% % 4.28 Parks and open spaces that conserve natural areas and protect wildlife habitat 4 1% 2 0% 33 8% 91 22% % 2 0% % 4.56 Vaughan Public Libraries 20 5% 16 4% 54 13% 95 23% % 3 1% % 4.18 Trails and pathways 12 3% 18 4% 67 16% % % 2 0% % 4.15 Q14 - Using a scale from 1 to 5, what is your general level of satisfaction with the following in the City of Vaughan. Not at all Somewhat Very satisfied satisfied (1) Not satisfied (2) satisfied (3) Satisfied (4) (5) Don't know TOTAL AVG SATISIFACTION Indoor recreation facilities, such as arenas, pools, gyms and fitness centres 3 1% 19 5% 95 23% % % 13 3% % 3.92 Parks with athletic fields and playgrounds 6 1% 14 3% % % 91 22% 19 5% % 3.85 Parks and open spaces that conserve natural areas and protect wildlife habitat 11 3% 26 6% % % % 10 2% % 3.81 Vaughan Public Libraries 8 2% 16 4% 77 19% % % 22 5% % 3.97 Trails and pathways 14 3% 29 7% % % 85 21% 24 6% % 3.64 Q15 - Using a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means 'strongly oppose' and 5 means 'strongly support,' to what degree do you oppose or support spending ADDITIONAL public funds on the following facilities: Strongly Strongly oppose (1) Oppose (2) Neutral (3) Support (4) support (5) Don't know TOTAL AVG Public Libraries 15 4% 20 5% 52 13% % % 6 1% % 4.19 Indoor Pools 15 4% 20 5% 56 14% % % 4 1% % 4.14 Youth Centres 9 2% 18 4% 69 17% % % 12 3% % 4.10 Seniors' Centres 12 3% 24 6% 64 16% % % 11 3% % 4.05 Nature Trails 11 3% 27 7% 84 21% 97 24% % 14 3% % 4.01 Children's Splash Pad 20 5% 37 9% 67 16% % % 14 3% % 3.90 Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks 24 6% 39 10% 68 17% % % 13 3% % 3.77 Paved Multi-Use Trails 20 5% 36 9% 81 20% % % 14 3% % 3.79 Gymnasiums 21 5% 29 7% 96 24% % % 8 2% % 3.74 Municipal Fitness Centres 18 4% 31 8% 99 24% % % 9 2% % 3.79 Arenas / Ice Pads 31 8% 27 7% 95 23% % % 16 4% % 3.70 Soccer Fields 31 8% 41 10% % % % 6 1% % 3.61 Outdoor Tennis Courts 26 6% 47 12% % % % 14 3% % 3.53 Outdoor Basketball Courts 32 8% 50 12% % % 98 24% 11 3% % 3.46 Indoor Facility for Soccer, Lacrosse and similar activities 34 8% 49 12% % % 92 23% 13 3% % 3.43 Baseball or Softball Diamonds 42 10% 42 10% % % 77 19% 15 4% % 3.33 Community Food Gardens 54 13% 53 13% 93 23% 95 23% 72 18% 40 10% % 3.21 Indoor Tennis 65 16% 70 17% % 81 20% 62 15% 15 4% % 3.01 Off-Leash Dog Parks 88 22% 68 17% % 64 16% 69 17% 18 4% % 2.89 BMX Bike Parks 70 17% 77 19% % 80 20% 46 11% 27 7% % 2.88 Skateboard Parks 77 19% 78 19% % 58 14% 41 10% 15 4% % 2.77 Bocce Courts 89 22% 76 19% % 41 10% 44 11% 53 13% % 2.65 Cricket Facilities % 84 21% % 33 8% 25 6% 23 6% % 2.33 Q15A24 - IF VOLUNTEERED: Other Activity # Swimming pool 8 Volleyball 3 Activities for children 3 Parks/playgrounds 3 Squash 2 Skating 2 Cycling 2 Other facility #1 14 Other facility #2 1 No other facilities 369 Don t know/refused 1 October/November 2012 Page 6 of 8

8 Q16 - Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements? Strongly agree Strongly (1) Agree (2) Disagree (3) disagree (4) Don't know TOTAL AVG Recreation programs are affordable for your household % % 74 18% 20 5% 17 4% % 2.83 Recreation programs, parks and community centre facilities are distributed equitably across the entire City of Vaughan % % 60 15% 13 3% 49 12% % 2.89 The parks and recreation facilities in Vaughan compare favourably with those in neighbouring cities % % 61 15% 14 3% 52 13% % 2.93 The City of Vaughan does a good job of informing the community about parks, community centres and recreation 58 14% % 99 24% 16 4% 12 3% % 2.82 services. The library facilities in Vaughan compare favourably with those in neighbouring cities % % 64 16% 13 3% 72 18% % 2.89 The City of Vaughan does a good job of informing the community about libraries and their services. 37 9% % % 22 5% 18 4% % 2.67 Library facilities are distributed equitably across the entire City of Vaughan % % 90 22% 12 3% 69 17% % 2.79 Q17 - How many people, including yourself, live in your household? % % % % % % 7 or more 6 2% TOTAL % No Response 35 9% MEAN 3.62 MEDIAN 4.00 Q18A - Number of persons: of sample 2011 Census Under 10 years % 13% years % 14% years % 18% years % 32% 55 and over % 22% TOTAL % 100% Q19 - In what year were you born? 1934 or earlier (78 + years) 11 3% 1935 to 1944 (68 to 77 years) 16 4% 1945 to 1954 (58 to 67 years) 56 15% 1955 to 1964 (48 to 57 years) % 1965 to 1974 (38 to 47 years) % 1975 or Later (16 to 37 years) 72 19% TOTAL % No Response 36 10% MEAN AGE Q20 - How long have you lived in Vaughan? Less than 1 year 5 1% 1 to 4.9 years 32 8% 5 to 9.9 years 72 18% 10 years or more % Refused / Don't know 3 1% October/November 2012 Page 7 of 8

9 Q21A - What is the primary language SPOKEN in your household? English % Italian 11 3% Russian 9 2% Chinese/Mandarin 6 1% Romanian 6 1% Spanish 5 1% Portuguese 5 1% Punjabi 5 1% Tagalog/Filipino 4 1% Gujarati 3 1% Persian/Farsi 3 1% Urdu 3 1% French 2 0% Hebrew 2 0% Arabic 2 0% Bulgarian 2 0% Korean 1 0% Macedonian 1 0% Hindi 1 0% Vietnamese 1 0% Other 5 1% Refused / Don't know 3 1% Q21B - What is the second language SPOKEN in your household? Italian % English 71 18% French 21 5% Hebrew 11 3% Portuguese 8 2% Russian 5 1% Greek 5 1% Spanish 4 1% Chinese/Mandarin 4 1% Punjabi 4 1% Korean 3 1% Gujarati 2 0% Romanian 2 0% Macedonian 2 0% Polish 2 0% Cantonese 1 0% Arabic 1 0% Tagalog/Filipino 1 0% Hindi 1 0% Vietnamese 1 0% Other 6 1% None % Refused / Don't know 3 1% TOTAL % Q22 - What is your household's total annual income before taxes? Is it... Under $40, % Between $40,000 and $59, % Between $60,000 and $79, % Between $80,000 and $100, % Over $100, % No Response / Don't Know % Q23 - Gender (DO NOT ASK) Male % Female % October/November 2012 Page 8 of 8