CITY OF FORT BRAGG
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TIMBERWOLF STADIUM
Community Survey
The City of Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg Unified School District, and Mendocino Coast Sports Foundation are exploring improvements to Timberwolf Stadium.
Prior plans and community input provide a strong starting point. However, no final design has been approved. Updated community input will help determine project priorities and support a potential application to California State Parks’ Statewide Park Program Round 5.
Potential improvements may include an all-weather track, multipurpose athletic field, accessibility improvements, spectator seating, restrooms, lighting, field-event facilities, and related site improvements.
Your input will help shape the project. The survey should take approximately 7–10 minutes.
Survey deadline: ____________________
Online survey: ______________________
Questions or accessibility assistance: ______________________ For paper surveys—staff use only:
• Collection location: ☐ Online ☐ Stadium ☐ School Gym ☐ Farmers Market ☐ Community Meeting ☐ Other: __________
• Date collected: ____________________
SECTION 1: ABOUT YOU
1. Where do you live?
Select one.
• ☐ Within the Fort Bragg city limits
• ☐ Outside the city limits but within the Fort Bragg Unified School District • ☐ Elsewhere on the Mendocino Coast
• ☐ Elsewhere in Mendocino County
• ☐ Outside Mendocino County
• ☐ Prefer not to answer
ZIP Code: ____________________
2. What is your connection to Timberwolf Stadium?
Select all that apply.
• ☐ Fort Bragg Unified School District student
• ☐ Parent or guardian of a student
• ☐ Current student-athlete
• ☐ Former student or alumni
• ☐ Coach or athletic-program volunteer
• ☐ School District employee
• ☐ Fort Bragg resident
• ☐ Neighbor of the stadium
• ☐ Recreational athlete or fitness user
• ☐ Community or nonprofit organization representative
• ☐ Tribal member or tribal organization representative • ☐ Spectator or event attendee
• ☐ I do not currently use the stadium
• ☐ Other: ____________________
3. What is your age?
Select one.
• ☐ Under 13
• ☐ 13–17
• ☐ 18–24
• ☐ 25–34
• ☐ 35–44
• ☐ 45–54
• ☐ 55–64
• ☐ 65 or older
• ☐ Prefer not to answer
4. How often do you currently use or visit Timberwolf Stadium? Select one.
• ☐ Several times per week
• ☐ About once per week
• ☐ Several times per month
• ☐ A few times per year
• ☐ Rarely
• ☐ Never
5. How do you currently use or experience the stadium?
Select all that apply.
• ☐ Football
• ☐ Soccer
• ☐ Track and field
• ☐ Walking, jogging, or general fitness
• ☐ School physical education
• ☐ Youth sports or camps
• ☐ Practices or training
• ☐ Games or athletic competitions
• ☐ Graduation or school ceremonies
• ☐ Community events
• ☐ Spectating or supporting family and friends
• ☐ I do not currently use the stadium
• ☐ Other: ____________________
SECTION 2: CURRENT CONDITIONS
6. What do you value most about Timberwolf Stadium today?
7. What currently prevents or discourages you from using the stadium more often?
Select up to five.
• ☐ Condition of the track
• ☐ Condition of the playing field
• ☐ Limited public access or unclear hours
• ☐ Lack of accessible routes or seating
• ☐ Inadequate restrooms
• ☐ Inadequate spectator seating
• ☐ Limited lighting or evening access
• ☐ Safety or security concerns
• ☐ Parking or traffic concerns
• ☐ Lack of desired programs or activities
• ☐ Weather or field closures
• ☐ Lack of information about public use
• ☐ Scheduling conflicts
• ☐ Cost or reservation fees
• ☐ Transportation limitations
• ☐ Nothing prevents me from using the stadium
• ☐ Other: ____________________
SECTION 3: PROJECT GOALS AND IMPROVEMENTS
8. What should be the most important goals of the Timberwolf Stadium project? Select up to three.
• ☐ Provide a safe, high-quality facility for students and youth • ☐ Expand year-round athletic and recreational opportunities • ☐ Increase community access to the stadium
• ☐ Improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities • ☐ Support school athletics and physical education
• ☐ Support community sports leagues and fitness activities • ☐ Reduce weather-related closures
• ☐ Improve spectator comfort and experience
• ☐ Host regional competitions and community events
• ☐ Improve drainage and long-term facility reliability • ☐ Reduce ongoing maintenance and water use
• ☐ Strengthen community pride and connection
• ☐ Other: ____________________
9. How important are the following potential improvements? Rate each item.
Potential
Improvement Essential High Priority
Moderate
Priority
Low
Priority
Not
Desired
Need More
Information
Eight-lane allweather track ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Multipurpose football
and soccer field
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Improved drainage
and stormwater
management
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Accessible
walkways, entrances,
and seating
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Restroom
improvements
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Improved home and
visitor bleachers
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Grass-terrace
spectator seating
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Energy-efficient
stadium lighting
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Concessions and
storage
improvements
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Scoreboard and
timing equipment
☐☐☐☐☐☐
High-jump, long-
jump, pole-vault, and
throwing-event
facilities
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Improved fencing,
gates, and security
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Shade, benches, and
gathering areas
☐☐☐☐☐☐
Improved parking,
drop-off, bicycle
☐☐☐☐☐☐
access, and
circulation
10. If funding cannot cover every improvement, which five should receive the highest priority?
Select up to five.
• ☐ All-weather track
• ☐ Multipurpose athletic field
• ☐ Drainage and stormwater improvements
• ☐ Accessibility improvements
• ☐ Restrooms
• ☐ Bleachers
• ☐ Grass spectator seating
• ☐ Stadium lighting
• ☐ Concessions and storage
• ☐ Scoreboard and timing equipment
• ☐ Track-and-field event facilities
• ☐ Fencing, gates, and security
• ☐ Shade and gathering spaces
• ☐ Parking and circulation
• ☐ Other: ____________________
11. What playing-field surface would you prefer?
Select one.
• ☐ All-weather synthetic multipurpose turf
• ☐ Improved natural grass
• ☐ A hybrid or alternative field system
• ☐ No preference
• ☐ I need more information before deciding
Please explain your preference or concerns:
SECTION 4: FUTURE USE AND PUBLIC ACCESS
12. What activities would you or members of your household participate in if the stadium were improved?
Select all that apply.
• ☐ Football
• ☐ Soccer
• ☐ Track and field
• ☐ Walking or jogging
• ☐ General fitness and conditioning
• ☐ Youth sports camps and clinics
• ☐ Adult recreational leagues
• ☐ Adaptive or inclusive recreation
• ☐ School physical education
• ☐ Regional athletic competitions
• ☐ Graduation and school ceremonies
• ☐ Community celebrations or events
• ☐ Health and wellness programs
• ☐ Other: ____________________
13. When should the stadium be available for community recreational use when it is not needed for school activities?
Select all that apply.
• ☐ Weekday mornings
• ☐ Weekday afternoons
• ☐ Weekday evenings
• ☐ Saturdays
• ☐ Sundays
• ☐ School holidays and summer
• ☐ Designated open-track or community fitness hours
• ☐ By reservation for organized groups
• ☐ Other: ____________________
14. How important is it that the improved stadium provide regular public access outside of school-sponsored activities?
Select one.
• ☐ Very important
• ☐ Important
• ☐ Somewhat important
• ☐ Not very important
• ☐ Not important
• ☐ Unsure
15. What should the City and School District consider when developing a publicaccess and scheduling plan? SECTION 5: CONCERNS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES
16. What concerns should be addressed as the project is developed? Select up to five.
• ☐ Total project cost
• ☐ Long-term maintenance and replacement costs
• ☐ Public access and scheduling
• ☐ Synthetic-turf materials and infill
• ☐ Field temperature or heat
• ☐ Stormwater runoff or drainage
• ☐ Microplastics or environmental effects
• ☐ Water use
• ☐ Lighting impacts
• ☐ Noise
• ☐ Traffic and parking
• ☐ Neighborhood impacts
• ☐ Facility security
• ☐ Construction disruption
• ☐ Accessibility
• ☐ Other: ____________________
17. Which climate-resilient or sustainable features should be prioritized? Select up to three.
• ☐ Improved stormwater capture and drainage
• ☐ Drought-tolerant and native landscaping
• ☐ Reduced irrigation and water use
• ☐ Energy-efficient LED lighting
• ☐ Renewable energy or solar-ready infrastructure
• ☐ Shade and heat-reduction measures
• ☐ Recycled or lower-impact construction materials
• ☐ Turf and track materials designed to reduce heat and environmental impacts • ☐ Durable materials that reduce long-term replacement needs • ☐ Other: ____________________
SECTION 6: OVERALL DIRECTION
18. Based on what you know today, do you support pursuing grant funding for improvements to Timberwolf Stadium?
Select one.
• ☐ Strongly support
• ☐ Support
• ☐ Neutral or unsure
• ☐ Oppose
• ☐ Strongly oppose
• ☐ I need more information
Please explain your answer:
19. What is the single most important outcome you would like this project to achieve?
20. Is there anything else the City, School District, and Foundation should consider?
OPTIONAL FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION
Would you like to receive project updates or notices of future community meetings? • ☐ Yes
• ☐ No
Name: __________________________________________
Email or phone: __________________________________
Preferred language:
• ☐ English
• ☐ Spanish
• ☐ Other: ____________________
Do you or someone in your household have accessibility needs that should be considered in the project design?
• ☐ Yes
• ☐ No
• ☐ Prefer not to answer
If yes, please describe:
Thank you for helping shape the future of Timberwolf Stadium.
Survey responses may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
Results will be summarized and reported in aggregate when feasible. Please do not include confidential or sensitive personal information