FARGNOLI PARK

PARK PERCEPTIONS - Results from Interviews

Number of Interviews: 12

Respondent Profile
Male - 4 (33%)
Female - 8 (67%)
Latino - 0 (0%)
African American - 0 (0%)
Caucasian - 12 (100%)
Asian - 0 (0%)

Responses - General Questions
Favorite park activities:
Playing basketball
Playing with kids on the playground
Little League activities
Playing in the waterpark

Most-liked park characteristics:
Lots of things to do
Proximity - close to home
Community spirit
Waterpark

Least-liked park characteristics:
Gets crowded
Graffiti on playground
Litter/Trash

Suggestions for park improvements:
Improve the lighting
Get rid of graffiti more frequently

Perceptions of Safety
Feel Safe - 12 (100%)
Feel Safe w/ conditions - 0 (0%)
Don't Feel Safe - 0 (0%)
Visit Alone - 12 (100%)
Don't Visit Alone - 0 (0%)
Visit at Night - 9 (75%)
Don't Visit at Night - 3 (25%)


Perceptions of Crime - "Do you know of any criminal activities that occur here?"
Yes - 1 (8%)
No - 11 (92%)
Don't Know - 0 (0%)


What is contributing to problems - "What do you feel might be contributing to crime or annoying behavior in the park?"
none mentioned

What could be changed to improve negative conditions - "What kinds of changes in or around the park would make you feel safer and more comfortable here?"
none mentioned

Improvement from the past - "Do you feel that this park is better or worse than it used to be?"
Better - 12 (100%)
Worse - 0 (0%)
Neither - 0 (0%)


Understanding the Interview Results