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LORAC Dry Recreation Survey Results Dry Recreation Survey Results March 2021 Dry Recreation Survey Purpose: The Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center is going to be a recreation hub that will include: dry recreation, classrooms, recreational pool, competition pool, and Parks and Recreation offices. There will be two main activities in the building, the ‘wet’ recreational activities (competition pool and recreational pool) and ‘dry’ recreational activities (fitness, cardio, basketball, etc.; anything not in the water). To aid in the design of the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center, a survey was used to gather input on dry recreational side of the center. Dry recreation is only one part of the recreation and aquatics center. The survey is one of many methods that will be used to gather input on the design. Dates: February 19 to March 4 Survey participants: 748 What age group best describes you? How many people are in your household? Do you have youth in your household? If you have youth in your household, which age group(s) best describe them? Select all that apply. What uses would you like to see on the dry side of the recreational center? Select all that apply. To what extent do you feel that the following dry spaces are important to include in the recreation center? To what extent do you feel that the following dry spaces are important to include in the recreation center? If you are an adult, what classes/activities would you participate in post-pandemic? Select all that apply. If you are youth or have youth in your household, what classes/activities would you/they participate in post - pandemic? Select all that apply. If the dry side of the recreational center has the amenities that you desire, how often would you see your household using the recreation center post-pandemic? If the dry side of the recreation center had amenities that you desire, how many hours will you and/or your family spend at the dry side of the recreation center during each visit post- pandemic? What other recreational centers gyms did you and your household use before the pandemic? Select all that apply. What is the primary reason you would use the recreation and aquatics center? Additional comments Main Categories from the 153 written comments OVERALL Content Overall (8) Use this facility (4) Like the location (1) Discontent Overall (2) Use other facilities (11) Prioritization on Aquatics (3) Don’t like the location (2) Parking/Traffic Concerned about traffic & parking (2) Safe street access (1) Minimize neighborhood impact (1) Programming Affordability (4) Scheduling – adult time (1) Childcare while people workout (1) Rental equipment/ towels (1) Housing for homeless in emergencies (1) Striping on court for pickleball and basketball (1) DESIGN Inclusivity Overall (1) Design for all ages (7) Disabilities (1) Indoor - Fitness Overall (2) Pickleball (10) Basketball (9) Volleyball (5) Pool comments (5) Dance (4) Tennis (4) Ping pong (3) Indoor golf (3) Rockwall (3) Yoga (2) Raquetball (2) Other: Extensive weights, TRX, kinesis, group walking, indoor track, universal gym equipment, youth/adult meditation class, rowing activities, no pickleball, secure lockers. Indoor - Non-fitness dry activities Overall (1) Rentable Space (3) Art classes (2) Camps and after school programs (2) Other: Drum circle, board games, massage, steam room, sauna, and bridge instruction. Outdoor - Fitness Golf comments (18) Skatepark (2) Outdoor pool (2) Outdoor volleyball (2) Other: Bocce or Pétanque court, frisbee golf, cornhole, covered area for classes & meetings, playground, and mountain bike track.