Attachment 1 - Needs Assessment Survey Findings — Foster City City Council, March 3, 2025

Foster City, California
2024 Parks and Recreation
Needs Assessment Survey
Findings Report
Submitted to Foster City, California by:

ET
C Institute
725 W. Frontier Lane,
Olathe, KS 66061
Janu
ary 2025

Contents

Section 1: Executive Summary .............................................. 1 Section 2: Charts and Graphs ............................................... 9 Section 3: Benchmarks ....................................................... 44 Section 4: Priority Investment Ratings (PIR) ....................... 54 Section 5: I-S Analysis ......................................................... 62 Section 6: Tabular Data ...................................................... 66 Section 7: Survey Instrument ........................................... 117

1 Executive Summary
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
1 Foster City, California
Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey
Executive Summary

Overview
ETC Institute administered a parks and recreation needs assessment survey for Foster City , California during the winter of 2024-2025. The purpose of the survey was to help determine parks and recreation priorities for the community.

Methodology
ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households throughout Foster City.

Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage -pai d return
envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online.

Afte
r the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up with residents to encourage participation. To prevent people who were not residents of Foster City from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting the ir survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses entered online with the addresses originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey w as not included in the final database for this report.

Th
e goal was to receive 300 completed surveys from households within Foster City. T his goal was exceeded, with 310 completed surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 310 residents have a precision of at least +/-5.5%
at the 95% level of confidence.

Th
is report contains the following:
• Executive Summary with major findings (Section 1)
• Charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 2) • Benchmarks (Section 3)
• Priority Investment Ratings (PIR) (Section 4)
• Importance-Satisfaction Analysis (Section 5)
• Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 6) • A copy of the cover letter and survey instrument (Section 7) The major findings of the survey are summarized in the following pages.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
2 Facilities/Programs Use
Facilities Use: Ninety-six percent (96%) of respondents indicated that they have visited a facility in the past year. They selected how often the visit the City’s parks/facilities . 62% visit more than once a week, 10% visit once a week, 15% visit 1 -3 times a month, 11% visit several times a year, and 2% rarely visit . They selected the reasons they use the City’s parks/facilities. The common reasons were: walking (86%), hang out (35%), and walk dogs (32%) . They rated the physical condition of the City’s parks/facilities they visited. 36% rated excellent, 54% rated good, 8% rated fair, and 1% rated poor . They selected barriers that have prevented them from using parks/facilities more often. The common barriers were: none of the above (35%), lack of shade (20%), and lack of amenities we want to use (19%). They selected the improvements/additions they would most like to see at those parks. The most selected options were: restrooms (26%), trees/shade (26%), and picnic tables/benches (24%).

Programs Use: Forty-five percent (45%) of respondents indicated that they have participated in a program/activity in the past year. They rated the overall quality of the programs/activities they participated in. 34% rated excellent, 56 % rated good, 9% rated fair, and 1% rated poor . T hey selected reasons why they do not participate in programs/activities more often. The common barriers are: I don’t know what is offered (37%), program times are not convenient (23%), and too busy/not interested (15%).

Outside Organizations
Respondents selected the organizations they use for programs/activities in the past year. The commonly used organizations were: City of Foster City (59%), San Mateo County (30%), and private clubs (23%).

Communication
Respondents selected all the ways they learn about the City’s parks and recreation services. The commonly used resources were: city activity guide (44%), city website (38%), and friends & neighbors (34%). Based on the sum of top three choices, the commonly used resources were:
city activity guide (43%), city monthly eNewsletter (38%), and emails from City (36%).

Benefits, Importance, and Improvements to Parks and Recreation Agreement: Respondents rated their level of agreement with the statements about some potential benefits of the City’s parks and recreation services. The most agreed statements were:
makes Foster City a more desirable place to live (94%), improves my (my household’s) physical health & fitness (86%), and preserves open space & protects the environment (84%). Based on the sum of top 4 choices, the statements/benefits most important to households are: makes Foster City a more desirable place to live (53%), improves my (my household’s) physical health & fitness (45%), and improves my (my household’s) mental health & reduces stress (36%).

Support: Respondents rated their level of support of paying additional fees for improvements to the City’s parks, trails, facilities, and programs. 13% were very supportive, 45% were somewhat supportive, 36% were not supportive, and 6% were not sure.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
3 Additional Finding
Community Event Offerings: Based on the sum of top 3 choices, the event types that respondents are most interested in are: food events (63%), entertainment (47%) , and holiday celebrations (36%).

Satisfaction: Respondents rated their level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from the City’s parks and recreation offerings. 27% rated very satisfied, 58% rated satisfied, 12% rated neutral, 3% rated dissatisfied, and 1% rated very satisfied. They rated their level of satisfaction with the overall value they received from all the services provided by the City. 45% rated very satisfied, 35% rated somewhat satisfied, 14% rated neutral, 4% rated somewhat dissatisfied, and 1% rated very dissatisfied.

Recreation Facilities/Amenities Needs and Priorities
Facility Needs : Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 26 recreation facilities and amenities and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities.

The three facilities with the highest percentage of households that have an unmet need:

1. Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging

2. Walking trails in parks

3. Trees/shade

Facility Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each facility, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, these were the four facilities that ranked most important to residents:

1. Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging

2. Walking trails in parks

3. Recreation center

4. Trees/shade

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
4 Priorities for Facility Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the facilities. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 4 of this report.]
Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following facilities were rated as high priorities for investment:
• Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging (PIR=134) • Recreation center (PIR=128)
• Indoor exercise/fitness equipment (PIR=120)
• Swimming pool (PIR=117)
• Beaches (PIR=116)
• Trees/shade (PIR=116)
• Walking trails in parks (PIR=115)

The chart on the next page shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 26 facilities assessed in the survey.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
5 Recreation Programs/Activities Needs and Priorities
Programs Needs : Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 25 recreation programs and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities.

The three programs with the highest percentage of households that have an unmet need:

1. Community special events

2. Fitness & wellness programs

3. Outdoor recreation

Program Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, these were the four facilities that ranked most important to residents:

1. Community special events

2. Fitness & wellness programs

3. Outdoor recreation

4. Programs for seniors

Priorities for Program Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the programs. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 4 of this report.]
Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following programs were rated as high priorities for investment:
• Fitness & wellness programs (PIR=190)
• Community special events (PIR=177)
• Outdoor recreation (PIR=161)
• Programs for seniors (PIR=141)
• Cultural enrichment programs (PIR=128)
• Visual arts/crafts programs (PIR=122)
• Performing arts programs (PIR=114)
• Pickleball lessons & leagues (PIR=114)

The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 25 programs assessed in the survey.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
6 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
7 Investment Priorities
Reco
mmended Priorities. In order to help the Cit y identify investment priorities, ETC Institute conducted an Importance -Satis
faction (I -S) an
alysis. This analysis examined the importance
residents placed on each maintenance activity and the level of satisfaction with each maintenance activity. By identifying the items of high importance and low satisfaction, the analysis identified which item will have the most impact on overall satisfaction with the maintenance activities in the future. If the Ci ty wants to improve its overall satisfaction rating, the Ci ty should prioritize investments in the items with the highest Importance Satisfaction (I-S) ratings. Details regarding the
methodology for the analysis are provided in Section 5 of this report.

Ove
rall Priorities for the Maintenance Activities by Major Category. This analysis reviewed the importance of and satisfaction with the maintenance activities. Based on the results of this analysis, the items that are recommended as the top priorities in order to raise the parks overall satisfaction rating are listed below:
• Path/trail (paved) maintenance (I-S=0.1134)
• Restroom maintenance (I-S=0.1093)

The
table below shows the Importance-Sa
tisfaction rating for the sixteen major categories of the maintenance activities that were rated.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
8 2 Charts and Graphs
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
9 Q1. Including yourself, how many people in your household are...

Under age 5
4%Ages 5-9
4%Ages 10-14
5%
Ages 15-19
5%
Ages 20-24
6%
Ages 25-34
15%
Ages 35-44
14%
Ages 45-54
14%
Ages 55-64
16%
Ages 65-74
8%
Ages 75-84
7%
Ages 85+
2%
by percentage of persons in household
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
10 Q2. Have you/your household visited any Fost er City parks or recreational facilities during the past year?
Yes
96%
No
4%
by percentage of respondents
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
11 Q2a. How often do you visit Foster City parks and/or facilities? More than once a week
62%
Once a week
10%
1-3 times a month
15%
Several times a year
11%
Rarely
2%
by percentage of respondents who respon ded “YES” to Q2 (excluding "don’t know”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
12 Q2b. Please check all the following reasons that you/your household currently use the parks and facilities.
by percentage of respondents who responded “Y ES” to Q2 (multiple selections could be made) 86%
35%
32%
32%
32%
28%
27%
25%
25%
22%
21%
10%
2%
Walking
Hang out
Walk dogs
Play pickup sports
Ride a bike
Run/jog
Picnicking/family-friend gathering
Watch birds/wildlife
Participate in a league/program/event
Play on a playground
People watch
Read a book
Go swimming/use a splash pad
0% 40% 80%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
13 Q2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of all the City’s parks and facilities you have visited?
Excellent
36%
Good
54%
Fair
8%
Poor
1%
by percentage of respondents who respo nded “YES” to Q2 (excluding "not provided”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
14 Q3. Please check all the following reasons that prevent you/your households from visiting parks and recreation facilities more often.
by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) 35%
20%
19%
13%
7%
6%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
None of the above
Lack of shade
Lack of amenities we want to use
Lack of restrooms
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
Parks/facilities are not well maintained
Not aware of parks or facilities locations
Lack of transportation
Too far from our home
Use parks/facilities in other cities/county
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
Criminal activity in the park
Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility
Language/cultural barriers
0% 20% 40% 60%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
15 Q4a. What improvements/additions would yo u most like to see made at that park? by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) 26%
26%
24%
23%
22%
20%
18%
17%
17%
15%
15%
10%
9%
5%
4%
Restrooms
Trees/shade
Picnic tables/benches
Trail lighting
Security lighting
Picnic shelters
Drinking fountains
Incorporating public art into open spaces
Landscaping
Sports field/court lighting
Parking
Bike racks
Sidewalks
Accessibility
0% 20% 40%
Improved connectivity/access between parks & trails
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
16 Q5. Has your household participated in any recreation programs/activities during the past year?
Yes
45%
No
55%
by percentage of respondents
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
17 Q5a. How would you rate the overall quality of the recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated?
Excellent
34%
Good
56% Fair
9%
Poor
1%
by percentage of respondents who respo nded “YES” to Q5 (excluding "not provided”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
18 Q6. Please check all the following reasons that prevent you/your household from participating in the recreation programs/activities more often. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) 37%
23%
15%
12%
10%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
6%
3%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0%
I don't know what is offered
Program times are not convenient
Too busy/not interested
Lack of quality programs
Fees are too high
Program not offered
Classes are full
Use programs offered by other agencies
Lack of quality instructors
Registration is difficult
Old & outdated facilities
Poor customer service by staff
Lack of transportation
Lack of right program equipment
Too far from my home
Language/cultural barriers
Lack of trust in government
0% 20% 40%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
19 Q7. From the following list, please check all the organizations that you/your household have used for recreation programs/activities during the past year. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) 59%
30%
23%
19%
17%
16%
16%
10%
10%
City of Foster City
San Mateo County
Private clubs
Neighboring cities
Public/private schools
Private & non-profit sports organizations
Homeowners association
Places of worship
Private summer camps
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
20 Q8. From the following list, please check all the ways you learn about the City’s parks, facilities, and programs, events, activities and services. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) 44%
38%
34%
30%
19%
19%
18%
15%
14%
10%
9%
5%
2%
City activity guide
City website
Friends & neighbors
Banners at parks or City facilities
Flyers
City monthly eNewsletter
Emails from City
Facebook
Newspaper
Instagram
Promotions at special events
Conversations with recreation staff
X (formerlyTwitter)
0% 20% 40% 60%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
21 Q9. Which three methods of communication would you most prefer the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs/activities? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices 43%
38%
36%
36%
23%
16%
15%
14%
9%
8%
7%
4%
1%
City activity guide
City monthly eNewsletter
Emails from City
City website
Banners at parks or City facilities
Instagram
Facebook
Flyers
Friends & neighbors
Newspaper
Promotions at special events
X (formerlyTwitter)
Conversations with recreation staff
0% 20% 40% 60%
Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
22 Q10. Households that have a need for various facilities/amenities. by percentage of respondents who indicated need
81%
80%
76%
73%
69%
65%
61%
58%
57%
54%
51%
49%
49%
49%
45%
40%
40%
36%
35%
34%
29%
27%
26%
26%
19%
17%
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Trees/shade
Multi-purpose lawn
Open space & conservation areas
Recreation center
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Beaches
Community gardens
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Water activities/sports
Playgrounds
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Tennis courts
Swimming pool
Pickleball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Basketball courts
Off-leash dog park
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Golf course
Bike park
Baseball/softball fields
Skate parks
Splash pads
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
23 Q10b. Estimated number of households wh o have a need for facilities/amenities. by number of households based on an est imated 12,865 households in City of Foster 10,369
10,292
9,765
9,430
8,838
8,388
7,835
7,436
7,307
6,883
6,548
6,342
6,342
6,342
5,828
5,197
5,146
4,657
4,516
4,323
3,782
3,448
3,358
3,332
2,457
2,200
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Trees/shade
Multi-purpose lawn
Open space & conservation areas
Recreation center
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Beaches
Community gardens
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Water activities/sports
Playgrounds
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Tennis courts
Swimming pool
Pickleball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Basketball courts
Off-leash dog park
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Golf course
Bike park
Baseball/softball fields
Skate parks
Splash pads
0 4,000 8,000 12,000
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
24 Q10c. How well needs are being met for various facilities/amenities. by percentage of respondents (excluding "no need")
47%
50%
34%
40%
33%
33%
30%
35%
26%
28%
27%
29%
24%
30%
18%
16%
20%
18%
14%
26%
16%
13%
8%
12%
13%
4%
37%
31%
43%
37%
41%
40%
43%
34%
41%
33%
34%
31%
35%
21%
33%
34%
29%
31%
32%
20%
26%
27%
21%
10%
6%
10%
13%
10%
16%
18%
17%
21%
21%
28%
26%
25%
27%
27%
29%
13%
28%
34%
35%
32%
20%
32%
34%
39%
23%
22%
25%
16%
3%
9%
7%
5%
8%
6%
6%
4%
7%
14%
11%
14%
12%
36%
22%
16%
16%
19%
34%
22%
24%
22%
49%
56%
56%
70%
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Baseball/softball fields
Rectangular sports fields
Walking trails in parks
Basketball courts
Open space & conservation areas
Water activities/sports
Playgrounds
Multi-purpose lawn
Bike park
Tennis courts
Skate parks
Trees/shade
Golf course
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Off-leash dog park
Recreation center
Community gardens
Pickleball courts
Beaches
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Splash pads
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Swimming pool
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
25 Q10d. Estimated number of households in Foster whose facility/amenity needs are only “partly met" or “not met”.
by number of households with need based on an es timated 12,865 households in the City of Foster 4,934
4,491
4,321
4,278
4,023
3,941
3,902
3,818
3,401
3,112
3,075
2,784
2,398
2,369
2,243
2,201
1,991
1,782
1,704
1,659
1,577
1,286
1,161
1,081
1,000
626
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Swimming pool
Beaches
Recreation center
Trees/shade
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Community gardens
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Multi-purpose lawn
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Pickleball courts
Walking trails in parks
Open space & conservation areas
Tennis courts
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Water activities/sports
Golf course
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Splash pads
Bike park
Basketball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Skate parks
Baseball/softball fields
0 2,000 4,000 6,000
Not Met Partly Met
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
26 Q11. Which four facilities/amenities are most important to your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices 5%
1%
1%
43%
35%
20%
20%
18%
17%
16%
15%
15%
13%
13%
12%
12%
12%
12%
10%
6%
6%
5%
4%
4%
4%
4%
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Recreation center
Trees/shade
Open space & conservation areas
Beaches
Community gardens
Multi-purpose lawn
Pickleball courts
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Swimming pool
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Tennis courts
Water activities/sports
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Rectangular sports fields
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Golf course
Baseball/softball fields
Bike park
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Basketball courts
Skate parks
Splash pads
0% 20% 40% 60%
Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice 4th choice
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
27 Q12. Households that have a need for various programs/activities. by percentage of respondents who indicated need
61%
52%
51%
49%
41%
38%
38%
32%
30%
27%
27%
26%
24%
23%
23%
21%
20%
18%
16%
13%
11%
9%
7%
5%
5%
Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
Performing arts programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
STEM classes
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Programs for people with special needs
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Flag football
Cricket
Lacrosse
Rugby
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
28 Q12b. Estimated number of households wh o have a need for programs/activities. by number of households based on an estimate d 12,865 households in the City of Foster 7,886
6,651
6,523
6,317
5,300
4,927
4,902
4,155
3,898
3,525
3,486
3,371
3,036
2,985
2,895
2,650
2,612
2,316
2,071
1,698
1,377
1,106
875
656
618
Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
Performing arts programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
STEM classes
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Programs for people with special needs
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Flag football
Cricket
Lacrosse
Rugby
0 4,000 8,000
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
29 Q12c. How well needs are being met for various programs/activities. by percentage of respondents (excluding "no need”)
24%
19%
17%
28%
14%
7%
11%
11%
16%
10%
16%
6%
8%
9%
10%
11%
12%
8%
12%
6%
9%
7%
4%
32%
36%
38%
22%
34%
37%
31%
29%
22%
26%
19%
25%
23%
22%
20%
18%
16%
19%
15%
19%
15%
13%
13%
14%
13%
29%
23%
35%
36%
30%
7%
36%
41%
20%
28%
36%
29%
38%
48%
38%
23%
37%
22%
29%
37%
27%
27%
17%
5%
19%
15%
22%
11%
14%
21%
48%
23%
19%
42%
36%
30%
41%
32%
22%
32%
48%
35%
51%
44%
38%
49%
53%
67%
81%
69%
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Community special events
Preschool programs/early childhood education
After school programs for youth of all ages
Flag football
Cultural enrichment programs
Outdoor recreation
Tennis lessons & leagues
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Other sports leagues
STEM classes
Fitness & wellness programs
Programs for seniors
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Programs for people with special needs
Performing arts programs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
eGaming/eSports
Rugby
Swim lessons
Cricket
Lacrosse
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
30 Q12d. Estimated number of households in Foster whose program/activity needs are only “partly met" or “not met”.
by number of households with need based on an es timated 12,865 households in the City of Foster 4,616
3,946
3,695
3,695
3,689
3,565
3,562
2,947
2,909
2,409
2,405
2,164
1,907
1,738
1,653
1,487
1,372
1,329
1,244
1,044
1,036
751
614
574
494
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Visual arts/crafts programs
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
Community special events
Performing arts programs
Swim lessons
Pickleball lessons & leagues
STEM classes
Tennis lessons & leagues
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Other sports leagues
Programs for people with special needs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Cricket
Flag football
Lacrosse
Rugby
0 2,000 4,000 6,000
Not Met Partly Met
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
31 Q13. Which four programs/activities are most important to your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices 3%
1%
31%
28%
26%
21%
17%
15%
14%
13%
13%
12%
9%
9%
7%
6%
6%
6%
5%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
0%
Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Programs for seniors
Cultural enrichment programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Visual arts/crafts programs
Tennis lessons & leagues
Performing arts programs
Swim lessons
After school programs for youth of all ages
STEM classes
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Other sports leagues
Seasonal/summer day camps
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Programs for people with special needs
Flag football
eGaming/eSports
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
Cricket
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Lacrosse
Rugby
0% 20% 40%
Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice 4th choice
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
32 Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event offerings. From the list below, which three event types would you/your household be most interested in participating?
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices 63%
47%
36%
35%
20%
17%
14%
11%
6%
5%
3%
Food events
Entertainment
Holiday celebrations
Cultural celebrations
Competitions
Sports tournaments
Health & wellness events
Environmental event
Safety/crime prevention fairs
Employment/job fairs
Summer Camp Information Fair
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice
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33 Q15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential benefits of the City's parks and recreation services. by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
57%
44%
42%
43%
43%
42%
38%
36%
36%
38%
29%
27%
37%
42%
42%
39%
39%
39%
42%
42%
41%
37%
38%
26%
6%
12%
13%
15%
15%
17%
17%
17%
20%
21%
29%
39%
0%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
4%
3%
3%
4%
8%
0%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live
Preserves open space & protects the environment
Increases my (my household's) property value
Helps to attract new residents
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Improves my (my household's) physical health & fitness
Improves my (my household's) mental health &
reduces stress
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids
out of trouble
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Provides positive social interactions for me
(my household/family)
Positively impacts economic/business
development/tourism
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
34 Q16. Which four of the benefits are most important to you/your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices 53%
45%
36%
31%
29%
28%
26%
21%
14%
11%
6%
4%
Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community
Helps to attract new residents
Provides jobs/professional development for youth
0% 20% 40% 60%
Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice 4th choice
Improves my (my household's) physical health & fitness
Improves my (my household's) mental health
& reduces stress
Increases my (my household's) property value
Preserves open space & protects the environment
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood &
keep kids out of trouble
Provides positive social interactions for me
(my household/family)
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups
Positively impacts economic/business
development/tourism
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
35 Q17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from the City’s parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs, or services.

Very satisfied
27%
Satisfied
58%
Neutral
12%
Dissatisfied
3%
Very dissatisfied
1%
by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
36 Q18. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following maintenance activities provided in the City’s parks and recreation system.
by percentage of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
32%
28%
28%
32%
24%
24%
21%
25%
28%
22%
24%
24%
15%
23%
14%
15%
52%
54%
53%
47%
51%
51%
54%
50%
46%
49%
44%
44%
47%
37%
38%
33%
13%
15%
14%
17%
21%
18%
21%
16%
18%
22%
23%
23%
26%
29%
31%
25%
2%
2%
4%
4%
3%
6%
4%
6%
6%
6%
7%
7%
11%
8%
14%
17%
0%
1%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
2%
2%
1%
2%
1%
3%
3%
10%
Lawn mowing
Graffiti removal/vandalism repair
Landscape care (planting beds)
Athletic field maintenance
Playground safety & maintenance
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Natural area/conservation area management
Trash/litter/waste pickup
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Medians & cul-de-sacs
Athletic outdoor court maintenance
Restroom maintenance
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance
Dog park (off leash) maintenance & care
Waterways/beaches
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
37 Q19. Which of the four maintenance acti vities are most important to you/your household?
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices 43%
34%
29%
23%
20%
19%
18%
17%
17%
16%
15%
11%
10%
10%
9%
5%
Path/trail (paved) maintenance
Trash/litter/waste pickup
Restroom maintenance
Landscape care (planting beds)
Natural area/conservation area management
Athletic outdoor court maintenance
Waterways/beaches
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance
Graffiti removal/vandalism repair
Playground safety & maintenance
Athletic field maintenance
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance
Lawn mowing
Urban forest/tree maintenance
Dog park (off leash) maintenance & care
Medians & cul-de-sacs
0% 20% 40%
Top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice 4th choice
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
38 Q20. How supportive would you be of paying additional fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs that are most important to your household?
Very supportive
13%
Somewhat supportive
45%
Not supportive
36%
Not sure
6%
by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
39 Q21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? 0-5
27%
31+
27% 21-30
17%
16-20
12%
6-10
10%
11-15
7%
by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
40 Q22. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) 52%
34%
7%
2%
1%
1%
2%
Asian or Asian Indian
White
Hispanic or Latino
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Other
0% 20% 40% 60%
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41 Q23. Your gender:

Male
48%
Female
50%
Non-binary
1%
by percentage of respondents (excluding "prefer not to answer”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
42 Q24. Your age:
65+
21%
18-34
20%
55-64
20%
35-44
20%
45-54
19%
by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided”) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
43 3 Benchmarks
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44 Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
45 by % of respondents
Have you/your household visited any parks or recreation facilities/amenities in your community during the past year?
97%
4%
81%
19%
Yes
No
0% 40% 80% 120%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
46 by % of respondents (excluding "not provided”)
Please rate the overall condition of all the parks and recreation facilities/amenities you/your households have visited over the past year.
36%
54%
8%
1%
35%
47%
15%
3%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
0% 20% 40% 60%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
47 by % of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Please check all of the reasons that prevent you from visiting parks and recreation facilities/amenities or what prevents you from vi siting them more often. 35%
19%
13%
7%
6%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
19%
18%
18%
13%
18%
25%
25%
42%
8%
14%
6%
5%
None of the above
Lack of features we want to use
Lack of restrooms
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
Parks/Facilities are not well maintained
Not aware of park or facility locations
Use other city, state, private facilities
Too far from home
Lack of transportation
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
Lack of ADA accessibility
Language/cultural barriers/age barriers
0% 20% 40% 60%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
48 by % of respondents
Have you/your household participated in any recreation programs offered in your community during the past year?
46%
55%
36%
64%
Yes
No
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
49 by % of respondents (excluding "not provided”)
Please rate the overall condition of all the recreation programs and events you/your households have visited over the past year.
34%
56%
9%
1%
36%
49%
12%
3%
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
0% 20% 40% 60%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
50 by % of respondents (multiple selections could be made) If your household has not participated in any recreation programs in your community during the past year, please check all of the reasons that prevent you from participating.
37%
23%
15%
12%
10%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
2%
1%
1%
38%
16%
18%
19%
12%
9%
9%
25%
18%
7%
9%
4%
14%
I don't know what is offered
Program times are not convenient
Too busy/not interested
Lack of quality programs
Fees are too high/lack of financial assistance
Program not offered
Classes are full
Use programs of other agencies
Lack of quality instructors
Registration is difficult
Lack of transportation
Language/cultural/age barriers
Too far from home
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Foster City (2024) National Average

0.4%
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
51 by % of respondents (excluding "don’t know”)
Please rate your overall level of satisfaction with the value your household receives from the parks and recreation programs, activities, and events offered in your community.
27%
58%
12%
3%
1%
25%
37%
34%
2%
1%
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
0% 20% 40% 60%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
52 by % of respondents (multiple selections could be made) Please check all the ways you currently use to learn about parks and recreation programs, activities, and events in your community.
44%
38%
34%
30%
19%
18%
14%
9%
5%
15%
26%
40%
32%
31%
30%
25%
14%
25%
Activities Guide
Website
Friends and neighbors
Banners at parks or facilities
Flyers
Emails from the department
Newspaper and/or community publication
Promotions at special events
Conversations with recreation staff
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Foster City (2024) National Average
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
53 4 Priority Investment Ratings
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
54 Overview
The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide governments with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on parks and recreation investments. The Priority Investment Rating was developed by ETC Institute to identify the facilities/programs residents think should receive the highest priority for investment. The Priority Investment Rating reflects the importance residents place on items (sum of top 4 choices) and the unmet needs (needs that are only being met 50% or less) for each facility/program relative to the facility/program that rated the highest overall. Since decisions related to future investments should consider both the level of unmet need and the importance of facilities/programs, the PIR weights each of these components equally.

The PIR reflects the sum of the Unmet Needs Rating and the Importance Rating as shown in the equation below:

PIR = UNR + IR
For example, suppose the Unmet Needs Rating for playgrounds is 26.5 (out of 100) and the Importance Rating for playgrounds is 52 (out of 100), the Priority Investment Rating for playgrounds would be 78.5 (out of 200).

How to Analyze the Charts:

• High Priority Areas are those with a PIR of at least 110. A rating of 110 or above generally indicates there is a relatively high level of unmet need and residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements in this area are likely to have a positive impact on the greatest number of households. • Medium Priority Areas are those with a PIR of 70-109. A rating in this range generally indicates there is a medium to high level of unmet need or a significant percentage of residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas.

• Low Priority Areas are those with a PIR below 49. A rating in this range generally indicates there is a relatively low level of unmet need and residents do not think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements may be warranted if the needs of very specialized populations are being targeted.

The following pages show the Unmet Needs Rating, Importance Rating, and Priority Investment Rating for facilities and programs.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
55 Unmet Needs Rating for Facilities/Amenities
the rating for the item with the most unmet need=100
the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet need for each item compared to the item with the most unmet need 100.0

91.0 87.6

86.7 81.5

79.9 79.1

77.4 68.9

63.1 62.3

56.4 48.6

48.0 45.5

44.6 40.4

36.1 34.5

33.6 32.0

26.1 23.5

21.9 20.3

12.7 Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Swimming pool
Beaches
Recreation center
Trees/shade
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Community gardens
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Multi-purpose lawn
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Pickleball courts
Walking trails in parks
Open space & conservation areas
Tennis courts
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Water activities/sports
Golf course
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Splash pads
Bike park
Basketball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Skate parks
Baseball/softball fields

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
56 Importance Rating for Facilities/Amenitites
the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of impo rtance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important 100.0

66.2 41.6

35.3 34.5

33.8 28.7

28.7 28.4

27.2 26.4

26.1 26.1

22.8 19.5

18.0 13.2

12.9 10.7

9.6 9.6

8.4 8.1

7.4 3.3

1.5 Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Walking trails in parks
Recreation center
Pickleball courts
Trees/shade
Open space & conservation areas
Beaches
Multi-purpose lawn
Community gardens
Off-leash dog park
Tennis courts
Swimming pool
Playgrounds
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Water activities/sports
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Rectangular sports fields
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Golf course
Baseball/softball fields
Basketball courts
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Bike park
Skate parks
Splash pads

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
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57 134
128
120
117
116
116
115
108
103
92 92
88 82
77 76
72 72
67 54
44 35
34 33
32 24
22 Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging
Recreation center
Indoor exercise/fitness equipment
Swimming pool
Beaches
Trees/shade
Walking trails in parks
Community gardens
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas
Multi-purpose lawn
Pickleball courts
Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment
Open space & conservation areas
Nature/outdoor education facilities
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
Tennis courts
Off-leash dog park
Playgrounds
Water activities/sports
Golf course
Rectangular sports fields
Splash pads
Bike park
Basketball courts
Skate parks
Baseball/softball fields
0 50 100 150 200
Top Priorities for Investment for Facilities/Amenities Based on Priority Investment Rating
Medium Priority
(70-109)
Lower Priority (69 or
less)
High Priority
(110+)
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
58 Unmet Needs Rating for Programs/Activities
the rating for the item with the most unmet need=100
the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet need for each item compared to the item with the most unmet need 100.0

85.5 80.1

80.1 79.9

77.2 77.2

63.8 63.0

52.2 52.1

46.9 41.3

37.7 35.8

32.2 29.7

28.8 26.9

22.6 22.4

16.3 13.3

12.5 10.7
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Visual arts/crafts programs
Cultural enrichment programs
Programs for seniors
Community special events
Performing arts programs
Swim lessons
Pickleball lessons & leagues
STEM classes
Tennis lessons & leagues
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Other sports leagues
Programs for people with special needs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Seasonal/summer day camps
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Cricket
Flag football
Lacrosse
Rugby

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
59 Importance Rating for Programs/Activities
the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of importance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important 100.0

90.1 76.0

61.5 50.8

48.1 44.3

42.0 40.8

36.6 30.5

22.1 19.8

19.5 18.7

17.2 16.0

10.7 9.9

6.1 3.4

2.3 2.3

2.3 0.0
Community special events
Fitness & wellness programs
Outdoor recreation
Programs for seniors
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Cultural enrichment programs
Tennis lessons & leagues
Visual arts/crafts programs
Swim lessons
Performing arts programs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
Seasonal/summer day camps
STEM classes
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
Programs for people with special needs
Flag football
eGaming/eSports
Cricket
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
Lacrosse
Rugby

0.0 40.0 80.0 120.0
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60 190
177
161
141
128
122
114
114
105
96 72
63 63
60 49
48 47
44 40
29 29
23 20
15 11
Fitness & wellness programs
Community special events
Outdoor recreation
Programs for seniors
Cultural enrichment programs
Visual arts/crafts programs
Performing arts programs
Pickleball lessons & leagues
Swim lessons
Tennis lessons & leagues
STEM classes
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs
After school programs for youth of all ages
Other sports leagues
Seasonal/summer day camps
Seasonal/summer sports camps
Programs for people with special needs
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention
Preschool programs/early childhood education
Gymnastics/tumbling programs
eGaming/eSports
Flag football
Cricket
Lacrosse
Rugby
0 50 100 150 200
Top Priorities for Investment for Programs/Activities Based on Priority Investment Rating
Medium Priority
(70-109)
Lower Priority (69 or
less)
High Priority
(110+)
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61 5
I-S Analysis
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
62 Overview
Today, officials have limited resources which need to be targeted to the maintenance activities that are of the most benefit to their residents. Two of the most important criteria for decision making are (1) to target resources toward the maintenance activities with the highest importance to; and (2) to target resources toward those maintenance activities where residents are the least satisfied. The Importance- Satisfaction (IS) rating is a unique tool that allows public officials to better understand both highly important decision -making criteria for each of the maint enance activities that are assessed on the survey. This version of the Importance -Satisfaction rating is based on the maintenance activities and utilizes the concept that public agencies will maximize overall resident satisfaction by emphasizing areas where the level of satisfaction is relatively low, and the perceived importance of the item is relatively high.

Methodology
The rating is calculated by summing the percentage of responses for the maintenance activities selected as the first, second, and third most important maintenance activity for the City to emphasize. The sum is then multiplied by 1 minus the percentage of respondents who indicated they were positively satisfied with the City’s performance in the related area (the sum of the ratings of 4 and 5 on a 5 -point scale excluding “Don’t Know” responses). “Don’t Know” responses are excluded from the calculation to ensure the satisfaction ratings among the maintenance activities are comparable. [IS=Importance x (1 - Satisfaction)].

Respondents were asked to identify the maintenance activity they think should receive the most emphasis from the City. Fourty -three percent (43%) of respondents selected Path/trail (paved) maintenance as one of the most important maintenance activity for the City to emphasize. With regard to satisfaction, 74% of respondents surveyed rated the City’s overall performance in Path/trail (paved) maintenance, as a “4” or “5” on a 5 -point scale (where “5” means “Very Satisfied”) excluding “Don’t Know” responses. The I -S rating for Number of Path/trail (paved) maintenance was calculated by multiplying the sum of the most important percentages by 1 minus the sum of the satisfaction percentages. In this example 43% was multiplied by 74% (1-0.7380). This calculation yielded an I-S rating of 0.1134 which ranked first out of sixteen maintenance activity categories.

The maximum rating is 1.00 and would be achieved when 100% of the respondents select an item as one of their top three choices to emphasize over the next two years and 0% indicate they are positively satisfied with the delivery of the maintenance activities.

Importance-Satisfaction Analysis
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
63 The lowest rating is 0.00 and could be achieved under either of the following two situations:
• If 100% of the respondents were positively satisfied with the delivery of the maintenance activities
• If none (0%) of the respondents selected a maintenance activity as one for the three most important areas for the City to emphasize over the next two years.

Interpreting the Ratings
Ratings that are greater than or equal to 0.20 identify areas that should receive significantly more emphasis over the next two years. Ratings from 0.10 to 0.20 identify service areas that should receive increased emphasis. Ratings less than 0.10 should continue to receive the current level of emphasis. • Definitely Increase Emphasis (IS>=0.20)
• Increase Current Emphasis (0.10<=IS<0.20)
• Maintain Current Emphasis (IS<0.10)
The results for Foster City, CA are provided on the following pages.

Importance-Satisfaction Analysis
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
64 2024 Importance-Satisfaction Rating
Foster, California
Maintenance Activities
Category of Service
Most
Important %
Most
Important
Rank
Satisfaction
%
Satisfaction
Rank
Importance-
Satisfaction
Rating
I-S Rating
Rank
High Priority (IS .10-.20)
Path/trail (paved) maintenance 43% 1 74% 9 0.1134 1
Restroom maintenance 29% 3 63% 13 0.1093 2
Medium Priority (IS <.10)
Waterways/beaches 18% 7 48% 16 0.0938 3
Trash/litter/waste pickup 34% 2 75% 7 0.0872 4
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 17% 8 60% 14 0.0699 5 Athletic outdoor court maintenance 19% 6 68% 12 0.0605 6 Natural area/conservation area management 20% 5 75% 8 0.0507 7 Dog park (off leash) maintenance & care 9% 15 52% 15 0.0452 8 Landscape care (planting beds) 23% 4 80% 3 0.0445 9
Playground safety & maintenance 16% 10 75% 5 0.0401 10
Athletic field maintenance 15% 11 79% 4 0.0319 11
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance 11% 12 71% 10 0.0310 12 Graffiti removal/vandalism repair 17% 9 82% 2 0.0310 13 Urban forest/tree maintenance 10% 14 75% 6 0.0246 14
Lawn mowing 10% 13 84% 1 0.0164 15
Medians & cul-de-sacs 5% 16 68% 11 0.0142 16
Note: The I-S Rating is calculated by multiplying the "Most Important" % by (1-'Satisfaction' %) Most Important %: The "Most Important" percentage represents the sum of the first, second, and third most important responses for each item. Respondents were asked to identify the items they thought should be the City's top priorities.

Satisfaction %: The "Satisfaction" percentage represents the sum of the ratings "5" and "4" excluding 'don't knows.' Respondents ranked their level of satisfaction with each of the items on a scale of 5 to 1 with "5" being Very Satisfied and "1" being Very Dissatisfied. © 2024 DirectionFinder by ETC Institute
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
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Tabular Data
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
66 Q1. Including yourself, how many people in your household are...

Mean S um
number 2.7 822
Under age 5 0.1 35
Ages 5-9 0.1 33
Ages 10-14 0.1 44
Ages 15-19 0.1 43
Ages 20-24 0.2 49
Ages 25-34 0.4 127
Ages 35-44 0.4 114
Ages 45-54 0.4 117
Ages 55-64 0.4 129
Ages 65-74 0.2 62
Ages 75-84 0.2 56
Ages 85+ 0.0 13
Q2. H
ave you or any members of your household visited any Foster City parks or recreational facilities during the past 12 months?
Q2. Have your household members visited any City
par
ks or recreational facilities during past 12 months Number Per cent Yes 299 96.5 %
No 11

3.5 %
Total 310 100.0 %
Q2a. How often do you visit Foster City parks and/or facilities? Q2a. How often do you visit City parks and/or facilities Numbe r Percent More than once a week 183 61.2 %
O
nce a week 29 9.7 %
1-3 times a month 45 15.1 %
Several times a year 33 11.0 %
Rarely 6 2.0 %
Don't know 3 1.0 %
Total 299 100.0 %
WITHOUT DON’T KNOW
Q2a. How often do you visit Foster City parks and/or facilities? (without "don't know") Q2a. How often do you visit City parks and/or facilities Numbe r Percent More than once a week 183 61.8 %
O
nce a week 29 9.8 %
1-3 times a month 45 15.2 %
Several times a year 33 11.1 %
Rarely 6 2.0 %
Total 296 100.0 %
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
67 Q2b. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that you and members of your household currently use Foster City parks and facilities.

Q2b. Reasons your household members currently use
City parks & facilities Number P ercent
Walking 257 86.0 %
Walk dogs 97 32.4 %
Hang out 104 34.8 %
Ride a bike 96 32.1 %
Run/jog 84 28.1 %
People watch 64 21.4 %
Read a book 31 10.4 %
Play on a playground 65 21.7 %
Picnicking/family-friend gathering 81 27.1 %
Go swimming/use a splash pad 6 2.0 %
Watch birds/wildlife 75 25.1 %
Participate in a league/program/event 75 25.1 %
Play pickup sports (basketball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, lawn bowling, etc.) 97 32.4 %
Other 21 7.0 %
Total 1153

Q2b-14. Other
• Alcoholics anonymous meeting
• Boating on the lagoon/waterways
• bocce
• Concerts and family n friends events
• Dog park
• Dragon boating
• Festivals
• Fishing in the sloughs.
• FITNESS, RELAX
• Food trucks
• Launchpad into Lagoon for SUP or Kayak
• Meetings, city events
• music in the park, festivals
• Observe nature, the sky, people, dogs, fresh air, events and the condition of parks and facilities themselves • Pickleball Courts
• Rec center visits
• Ride the levee
• table tennis
• The Vibe
• Windsurfing, Wingfoiling
• Workout at Fitness Park at Shorebird park.

FYI: In my opinion, the layout of equipment in the Fitness Park is not very practical. The row of equipment in front of the pull up bars is too close so they can't be used properly. The bigger issue is that the pull bar structure is facing south, so the sun is always in your face when doing pullup or ring exercises. This is a problem for me because I jump to the highest bar, and cannot see the bar due to the sun in my eyes. It would be better facing north, so it would be possible to see what I'm doing.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
68 Q2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Foster City parks and facilities you have visited?

Q2c. How would you rate physical condition of all parks & facilities you have visited Number P ercent
Excellent 107 35.8 %
Good 161 53.8 %
Fair 25 8.4 %
Poor 3 1.0 %
Not provided 3 1.0 %
Total 299 100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Foster City parks and facilities you have visited? (without "not provided")

Q2c. How would you rate physical condition of all parks & facilities you have visited Number P ercent
Excellent 107 36.1 %
Good 161 54.4 %
Fair 25 8.4 %
Poor 3 1.0 %
Total 296 100.0 %

Q3. Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your households from visiting Foster City parks and recreation facilities more often.

Q3. Reasons that prevent your household members
from visiting parks & recreation facilities more often Number P ercent Criminal activity in the park 6 1.9 %
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities 7 2.3 %
Lack of amenities we want to use 59 19.0 %
Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility 3 1.0 %
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities 23 7.4 %
Lack of restrooms 41 13.2 %
Lack of shade 62 20.0 %
Lack of transportation 10 3.2 %
Language/cultural barriers 2 0.6 %
Not aware of parks or facilities locations 15 4.8 %
Parks/facilities are not well maintained 19 6.1 %
Too far from our home 10 3.2 %
Use parks/facilities in other cities/county 10 3.2 %
Other 68 21.9 %
None of the above 108 34.8 %
Total 443

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
69 WITHOUT NONE OF THE ABOVE
Q3. Please CHECK ALL of the following rea sons that prevent you or members of your households from visiting Foster City parks and recreation facilities more often. (without "none of the above")

Q3. Reasons that prevent your household members
from visiting parks & recreation facilities more often Number P ercent Other 68 33.7 %
Lack of shade 62 30.7 %
Lack of amenities we want to use 59 29.2 %
Lack of restrooms 41 20.3 %
Lack of parking to access parks/facilities 23 11.4 %
Parks/facilities are not well maintained 19 9.4 %
Not aware of parks or facilities locations 15 7.4 %
Too far from our home 10 5.0 %
Lack of transportation 10 5.0 %
Use parks/facilities in other cities/county 10 5.0 %
Do not feel safe using parks/facilities 7 3.5 %
Criminal activity in the park 6 3.0 %
Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility 3 1.5 %
Language/cultural barriers 2 1.0 %
Total 335

Q3-14. Other
• Almost complete lack of lighting. in winter, when it gets dark early, this becomes a big problem • Amount of geese poop on the floors/grass areas
• basketball/tennis courts are often too crowded to find a spot • Benches are dirty/trash; including in the water
• crime in area has increased. Coyotes
• dirty with geese feces everywhere
• Dogs off leash at non -off leash parks. People not picking up after pets. • Dogs off leash that is not for off-leashed dogs. It’s been a problem for years • Dogs without leash
• Ducks or goose poop
• Full of geese waste.
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop
• Geese poop everywhere
• Geese poop everywhere
• Geese poop everywhere
• Geese poop. Geese. And now Coyotes
• get rid of geese
• Goose droppings are all over the grass in the parks where I walk my dog (Boothbay, Sea Cloud) Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
70 • Goose poop. I can't even walk my dogs or walk anywhere • I have been a Foster City resident since 2004 and I am not able to enjoy our parks due to off leash dogs, and dog owners who think they are above the law.

I encounter off leash dogs on a regular basis -and often when kids are present- in many of our parks.

Catamaran, Sea Cloud, Boothbay, Farragut, and even Leo Ryan to name a few. I have gently reminded a few owners to leash their dogs from far away and I got yelled at quite a few times. At this point, I am even scared to say anything in these situations; I just remove myself from the area as fast as I am able to. I have also never observed an off leash dog's owner being warned by an authority. • IM OFTEN OUT OF TOWN
• kids are older
• lack of night lights
• Limited reasons to use the parks
• My kids would like to go to the park more frequently but they can't drive and I am not always available to take them. Unfortunately, I don't feel safe letting them walk or bike on their own because of the crazy drivers and lack of protections for people who walk and bike. • Need indoor pickleball courts during winter season please. • Need more lights for the small neighborhood parks
• need more table tennis hours/days
• no ceramic class
• no coffee shop
• NO LIGHTS AT NIGHT
• not enough tennis courts
• not familiar with how to schedule to use amenities
• parks need lights and turf for all fields
• Pickleball courts too busy
• Playgrounds not well lit in the winter months
• some facilities are too crowded, such as tennis and pickle ball field • the pickleball reservation system is always show the courts are full. cannot reserve a court. • There is too much goose poop everywhere. No one is doing anything about it. The geese are taking over.

We don’t like to visit the parks and we don’t rent the parks for parties anymore. The geese are violent, kids get sick from playing in the grass, we have to go to other cities now. • Too busy
• Too many dogs off leash
• too many ducks
• Too many geese!!
• Too much Canadian geese poop
• Too much dog poop.
• Too much excrement from Canadian geese in parks and walkways Tables, benches and seating not regularly cleaned
• Too much goose poop
• Too much goose poop
• Too much goose poop
• Too much goose poop
• Too much goose poop
• Too much goose poop on walking areas & grass.
• water aerobic//bike at JCC
• Water quality in the canal has significantly declined over the past several years. I no longer feel it is safe to swim or paddle board due to the large clusters of blooming algae. • We are older now and find it difficult to walk distances Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
71 • We need lights at the tennis courts in Boothbay park • Would be helpful if there were lights for night soccer at Catamaran

Q4. What Foster City park do you or the members of your household visit most frequently? • Bayview Park
• BOOTH BAY AND EDGEWATER AND LEO RYAN
• Boothbay & Port Royal Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay Park
• Boothbay, Edgewater, Sea Cloud, Catamaran, Leo Ryan, Bridge V. • Boothbay, Leo j Ryan
• BOOTHBAY, PORT ROYAL PARK
• BRIDGEPOINT, KILDEER, GULL PARKS
• Cami
• Catamaran and Edgewater
• Catamaran and Leo Ryan
• Catamaran and Leo Ryan
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran Park
• Catamaran park
Edgewood Park
See Cloe Park
• Catamaran Park, Boothbay Park, Edgewater Park and the Bay Trail • CATAMARAN PARK, LEO RYAN PARK, SEA CLOUD PARK, VETCH PARK • Catamaran Park; and an interior park off of Barkentine St. • Catamaran, Gull, Marlin
• Catamaran, Ketch, Sea Cloud
• Catamaran, Leo j Ryan and pickle ball courts, port Royal, Edgewater • Catamaran, Leo J Ryan, Farragut
• Catamaran, Marlin Park
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
72 • Catamaran, Ryan, Erckenbrack, Morlin
• Catamaran, Ryan, Port Royal, Sunfish, Boothbay
• Catamaran, Sea Cloud
• Central Park/Lake
• Dog park
• Dog park
• Dog park
• Dog park
• Dog park and Leo, J. Ryan Park
• Edgewater
• Edgewater
• Edgewater
• Edgewater
• Edgewater and Pickleball on Shell
• Edgewater Park, Boothbay, Catamaran, Port Royal
• Edgewater Park, Leo J Ryan
• Edgewater, main part
• Edgewater, Sea Cloud
• Edgewater, Sea Cloud, Port Royal, Boothbay
• Erckenback, Leo J Ryan
• Erckenbrack Park
• Erckenbrack Park, Leo J Ryan Park
• Erkenbrack
• F. C.
• Farragut Park
• Farragut Park
• Farragut Park
• Farragut Park
• Farragut Park
• Farragut Park, Leo J Ryan
• Foster City Dog Park
• Foster city dog park, Boothbay park, and Leo J Ryan
• GULL KILDEER
• Gull Park
• Gull Park
• Gull park, Boat Park, Leo Ryan
• Gull Park, killdeer. Turnstone
• Gull Park, Marlin Park, Leo Park
• Gull, Killdeer, Turnstone, Shad, Marlin
• Gull, Leo Ryan
• Gull, Marlin, Leo J Ryan, Ketch, Killdeer, the parks between Audubon and Bowditch, Catamaran • Katch Park
• Katch Park
• Katch Park
• Ketch Park and Catamaran Park
• Ketch Park, Bay Trail
• Ketch Park, Catamaran Park, Leo Ryan
• Killdeer Park
• Killdeer Park
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
73 • Killdeer Park
• Killdeer Park, Foster City Dog Park
• Killdeer Park, Sunfish Park, Marlin Park, Farragut Park, Bay Trail • Killdeer, Sea Cloud, Recreation Center, Dog Park, Pickleball Courts • Killdeer, Turnstone and Gull
• Leo J Ryan for pickleball
• Leo J Ryan for pickleball 3-4 times a week
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo j Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
74 • Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park
• Leo J Ryan Park - it's closest to my location
• Leo J Ryan park to play pickleball basically every day; • Leo J Ryan Park, Catamaran Park
• Leo J Ryan Park, Catamaran Park, Farragut Park
• Leo J Ryan Park, Marlin Park, Sunfish Park, Gateshead Park, Sea Cloud Park, Boothbay Park • Leo J Ryan, Bay trail
• Leo J Ryan, Boothbay, Sea Cloud
• Leo J Ryan, Catamaran Park
• LEO J RYAN, CATAMRRAN PARK, BOAT PARK, BAYWINDS PARK, ALSO LEVEE • Leo J Ryan, Edgewater, Aretuirus
• Leo j Ryan, Erckenbrack, and Harvester-Pilgrim trail
• Leo J Ryan, Erkenbrack
• Leo J Ryan, Erkenbrack Park
• LEO J RYAN, PICKLEBALL COURTS
• Leo J, Edgewater, Boothbay, Port Royal
• Leo J. Ryan park.

Boothbay park.

Catamaran park.

Bay trail.
• Leo Park? Bay Trail
• Levee
• Levee
• Levee or Marlin
• Levee, bike pedway
• Marlin Park
• Marlin Park
• Marlin Park
• Marlin Park
• Marlin Park, Booth Bay park
• Marlin Park, Bridgeview, Shorebird
• MARLIN PARK, SHAD PARK
• Marlin, Gull, Werder? (On beach park), Erkenbrack and Leo J Ryan • Marlin, Shorebird, Sea Cloud, Boothbay, Leo Ryan
• Park near Brewer Island schools
• Parkside aquatic park and bayside/Joinville park
• Pickleball courts
• Pickleball courts
• Pickleball courts
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
75 • Pickleball courts
• Pickleball courts on Shell Boulevard
• Pickleball courts, Catamaran Park, Ketch Park, Marlin Park, Edgewater Park • Pickleball courts, Leo Ryan park, Edgewater park, Boothbay park • Port Royal
• Port Royal
• Port Royal
• Port Royal
• Port Royal Park, Sea Cloud, Boothbay
• Port Royal, Ryan, Sea Cloud, bike path
• Port Royal, Sea Cloud, Sunfish
• Recreation Center, Leo J Ryan Park, Marlin Park, levee • Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park
• Ryan Park and Port Royal
• Ryan Park, Boothbay
• Ryan Park, Erckenbrack Park
• Sailbird, Shorebird, Farragut parks
• Sea Cloud and ketch Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud Park
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
76 • Sea Cloud Park
• SEA CLOUD PARK REC CENTER
• Sea Cloud Park, Leo Park
• Sea Cloud Park, Shorebird Park, Ryan Park
• Sea Cloud, Boothbay, Port Royal
• Sea Cloud, Catamaran
• Sea Cloud, Kerch Park, Catamaran, and Edgewater.
• Sea Cloud, Leo Ryan
• Sea Cloud, tennis courts on Edgewater Park
• Sea Cloud Park
• Sea Cloud, Catamaran, Boothbay, Port Royal. All filled with goose poop. It’s disgusting Edgewater is nasty too now • Shad Marlin
• Shad Marlin, Turnstone
• Shad Park
• shad park and Marlin Park
• Shad, Erckenbrak, and the small paths near the area of the two • Shad/turnstone
• Shade Park, Marin Park, Levy
• Shell Blvd Park for pickleball
• Shorebird and Sunfish
• Shorebird Park
• Shorebird Park
• Shorebird Park
• Shorebird Park
• Shorebird Park
• Soccer field, central lake
• Sunfish Park
• Sunfish Park
• Sunfish Park
• Sunfish, Marlin, Ryan, Shad
• The kids have soccer practice and games at Sea Cloud. • The one by the Recreation center
• The one closest to our house
• The one in Shell Boulevard
• The Pickleball courts daily and, Sea Cloud Park, Ketch Park • The trails by the water near Edge Water
• The Vibe and the rec center
• Turnstone Park, Shade Park, Gull Park

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
77 Q4a. What improvements/additions would you most like to see made at that park?

Q4a. Improvements/additions you would most like to
see made at parks Number P ercent
Restrooms 81 26.1 %
Trees/shade 81 26.1 %
Picnic shelters 61 19.7 %
Picnic tables/benches 73 23.5 %
Parking 31 10.0 %
Sidewalks 14 4.5 %
Landscaping 47 15.2 %
Drinking fountains 56 18.1 %
Improved connectivity/access between parks & trails 53 17.1 % Incorporating public art into open spaces 52 16.8 %
Bike racks 28 9.0 %
Accessibility 11 3.5 %
Security lighting 68 21.9 %
Trail lighting 71 22.9 %
Sports ﬁeld/court lighting 47 15.2 %
Other 83 26.8 %
Total 857

Q4a-16. Other
• A playground structure at the main rec center location. It's the most common communal point and near the only shops, but there is no playground structure for kids to play on. Please add one • Additional pickleball courts and “social area” for gatherings • baseball field lights for night games.
• Basketball hoops at all parks
No goose poop
• benches are too low for seniors
• Better boat launch. It’s too slippery and not sure why the fence was added. We like to launch our own kayaks/paddleboards
• Better lighting at the pickleball courts and the pickleball courts need repaving. Also need more pickleball courts. • better paved pathways for smooth walking to avoid tripping, more compliance by dog owners, awareness of pedestrians for bike cyclist, concrete area for kids to ride their scooters and e-bikes. • bigger playgrounds
• Biodegradable poo bags instead of plastic
• Bocci ball (not pickleball) would be great at shorebird. • Clean basketball courts, geese poop very common.
• Clean dog park more often
• CLEAN GOOSE DROPPINGS ON WALKWAYS
• Cleaning
• Cleanliness of pavement/grass areas
• coffee shop
• Control geese population, clean up walkways more frequently • Deal with geese droppings
• Dedicated parking for boat ramp users
• Dog drinking fountains
• Dog Wash
• dog water fountain
• Emergency call box
• ENFORCE RULE OF NO DOGS ON FIELD TRACKS
Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
78 • Ensure dogs are on leash
• FEWER GEESE, LESS GOOSE POOP
• Fix the damn re-paving work. It’s the worst quality job I’ve ever seen. You ripped off the taxpayers. You could screw the nimbys and convert one of the rarely used basketball courts into pickleball… • geese
• GEESE POOP ABATEMENT
• geese removal
• Get rid of about 2/3 of geese
• Get rid of geese at community garden
• Getting rid of the geese poop
• Getting rid of the geese poop
• Getting rid of the geese poop
• Getting rid of the geese poop
• Hammock structures, adaptive reuse public seating
• I would love to see off leash dog laws being enforced. • indoor sports
• It is a fantastic park already but if there were plans for a children’s playground or even a few baby/toddler-friendly play structures, it would be even more amazing.
• It would be great to have the lights on till 11pm. Right now they're only on until 10pm. • Just to add on the sports field/court lighting, it would be good to have a lighting on the tennis courts. • keep sidewalks clean of poop
• Killdeer park always get pot hole in the grass which my kid sometime fall into. The dog park could be wash more often, the pee smell is too strong.
• Landscaping that less attractive to geese
Hiring professional landscapers, especially for levy
• lights for extended play and for leagues
• Marked “Bike; skateboard; rollerblade; scooter Lane”
Add Dog park
• More activities. Bike rental
• More bike lanes and safety infrastructure on streets leading to parks • More courts
• More modernized children playground
• more pickleball courts
• more pickleball courts
• More safety to cross the road to the park, especially at Catamaran • more tennis and basketball courts
• more time slot for pickleball court reservation
• Need to get rid of all the geese. Just ship them to people who want to save them. • new playground equipment
• No fecal matter
• Overall I feel this is the best maintained park in Foster City • Pickleball courts
• Pickleball courts
• Playground
• Playground with plastic ground
• PLAYSLIDE FOR TODDLERS-CONSIDER REPLACING DOLPHIN
• Put fish in the canals. Striped bass, halibut.
• removal of goose poop
• Remove the Canadian geese and/or their poop. Please do not replace tennis courts with pickleball courts.

Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
79 • Restaurants and coffee shops
• security camera
• send the geese away somewhere
• sidewalks have goose poop
• Splash pads for hot days
• tennis courts
• The goose situation makes the parks pretty much unusable, you can't walk on the sidewalks or the lawn areas. • The landscaping and walking trail around the park are in need of repair. Way too much overgrowth along the edge of the park, you cannot enjoy the water view, feels unkept and not welcoming. Many of the sidewalks are a walking hazard. They have removed all of the shade trees along the perimeter and there is very little shade. The excessive amount of fencing around the park is uninviting and looks like a criminal detention center! The park frequently feels dirty.
• There are a variety of users who participate in different sports on the lagoon - Windsurfing, Supping and RC Sail boating to name three. All of these groups would benefit if there were storage available in the park for their equipment. Would it be possible to provide container space that could be rented out? • TOO MUCH IRRIGATION LEAVES THE LAWN TOO WET TO SIT ON • update playground structures at Shad Park
• Well known and much discussed GOOSE POOP issue
• Would like to see more color in landscaping from flowers and other plants • Would love to see a street soccer court. There’s some already in the east bay and South Bay and ppl like myself and my friend already use the basketball courts around foster city as soccer courts. You can just use basketball courts that exhaust already and add goals that are 2 in1 soccer goals on bottom and basket ball hoop on top. Look at the link here https://www.velopa.com/products/sports/football-goals/omnicombi-goal-with-basketball-post/ I think it would definitely benefit the community especially with soccer being a growing sport in this country and with the World Cup coming in 2026 more and more people will be playing the sport

Q5. Has your household participated in any recreation programs or activities oﬀered by the City of Foster City during the past 12 months?

Q5. Has your household participated in any recreation
programs or activities oﬀered by City during past 12
months Number P ercent
Yes 141 45.5 %
No 169 54.5 %
Total 310 100.0 %

Q5a. How would you rate the overall quality of Foster City recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated?

Q5a. How would you rate overall quality of recreation
programs and/or activities Number P ercent
Excellent 47 33.3 %
Good 79 56.0 %
Fair 13 9.2 %
Poor 1 0.7 %
Not provided 1 0.7 %
Total 141 100.0 %

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80 WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q5a. How would you rate the overall quality of Foster City recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated? (without "not provided")

Q5a. How would you rate overall quality of recreation
programs and/or activities Number P ercent
Excellent 47 33.6 %
Good 79 56.4 %
Fair 13 9.3 %
Poor 1 0.7 %
Total 140 100.0 %

Q6. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that prevent you and members of your household from participating in City of Foster City recreation programs or activities more often.

Q6. Reasons that prevent your household members
from participating in City recreation programs or
activities more often Number P ercent
Lack of quality instructors 24 7.7 %
Old & outdated facilities 19 6.1 %
Use programs oﬀered by other agencies 26 8.4 %
I don't know what is oﬀered 114 36.8 %
Lack of quality programs 36 11.6 %
Fees are too high 32 10.3 %
Too far from my home 4 1.3 %
Program times are not convenient 72 23.2 %
Classes are full 27 8.7 %
Program not oﬀered 29 9.4 %
Registration is diﬃcult 21 6.8 %
Poor customer service by staﬀ 8 2.6 %
Lack of transportation 6 1.9 %
Lack of right program equipment 5 1.6 %
Too busy/not interested 46 14.8 %
Lack of trust in government 1 0.3 %
Language/cultural barriers 4 1.3 %
Other 20 6.5 %
Total 494

Q6-18. Other
• clunky online system
• Covid, need to start again
• DAY TRIPS FOR SENIORS INFREQUENTLY OFFERED
• Don’t know the information about the activities
• For exercise our family goes to the PJCC.
• get the information with times
• GOOSE DROPPINGS
• If 'programs' include the art and wine festival, it needs improvement with the selection of vendors (Millbrae is much better); also, there should be more support for boats in the area to tie-up and be part of the unique element of our Foster City community; hula hoop exercise was offered and we enjoyed it, but it's no longer available
• lack of indoor sports and socializing
• more weekly meals for seniors
• My kids can't safely walk or bike to these - roads are unsafe. • My wife and I need to keep ourselves educated about programs offered Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
81 • No free yoga, Pilates or workout classes. I often go to other cities and sign up for their events/classes, as there is nothing available in Foster City.
• No time. too busy with kids
• Outdoors - the geese poop.
• The folks who run the boat shed don’t seem to run any windsurfing classes any more. When they did, their equipment is very VERY old and difficult to use. No fun to learn on. • times are too difficult
• TOO BUSY
• We use the PSCC

Q7. From the following list, please CHECK ALL the organizations that you or members of your household have used for recreation programs and activities during the past 12 months.

Q7. Organizations your household members have used
for recreation programs & activities during past 12 months Number P ercent City of Foster City 182 58.7 %
San Mateo County 93 30.0 %
Neighboring cities 60 19.4 %
Public/private schools 53 17.1 %
Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) 32 10.3 % Private & non-proﬁt sports organizations 49 15.8 %
Private summer camps 30 9.7 %
Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, ﬁtness) 72 23.2 %
Homeowners association 49 15.8 %
Other 10 3.2 %
Total 630

Q7-10. Other:

Q7-10. Other Number Percent
Foster City Village 2 20.0 %
PJCC has excellent free programs for senior living 1 10.0 % USTA Tennis League 1 10.0 %
Table tennis club 1 10.0 %
Public park 1 10.0 %
Jazzercise 1 10.0 %
Summer festival with rides and stalls 1 10.0 %
PJCC Gym 1 10.0 %
PJCC 1 10.0 %
Total 10 100.0 %

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82 Q8. From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the ways you learn about City of Foster City parks, facilities, and programs, events, activities and services.

Q8. Ways you learn about City parks, facilities, &
programs, events, activities & services Number P ercent City activity guide 136 43.9 %
City monthly eNewsletter 59 19.0 %
City website 119 38.4 %
Flyers 60 19.4 %
Conversations with recreation staﬀ 14 4.5 %
Newspaper 44 14.2 %
Friends & neighbors 105 33.9 %
Promotions at special events 29 9.4 %
Banners at parks or City facilities 93 30.0 %
Emails from City 57 18.4 %
Facebook 45 14.5 %
X (formerlyTwitter) 7 2.3 %
Instagram 30 9.7 %
Other 19 6.1 %
Total 817

Q8-14. Other
• City of San Mateo adult classes
• DIGITAL BILLBOARD
• digital board
• Electronic billboard on corner of Hillsdale and Shell • Electronic community board across street from library • Emails from club
• exploring
• Family and friends
• I regularly see the marque at Shell and Beach Park Blvd.. • Islander( local Paper)
• library; water bill flyer
• Nextdoor
• Nextdoor
• Nextdoor
• sign at entrance of Leo Ryan
• social media
• text
• The light up sign near Rec Center.
• Walk around, explore area, and use Google maps for navigation around the area.

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83 Q9. From the list above in Question 8, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities?

Q9. Top choice Number Percent
City activity guide 65 21.0 %
City monthly eNewsletter 57 18.4 %
City website 28 9.0 %
Flyers 8 2.6 %
Newspaper 7 2.3 %
Friends & neighbors 7 2.3 %
Promotions at special events 2 0.6 %
Banners at parks or City facilities 16 5.2 %
Emails from City 48 15.5 %
Facebook 17 5.5 %
X (formerlyTwitter) 3 1.0 %
Instagram 19 6.1 %
None chosen 33 10.6 %
Total 310 100.0 %
Q9. From the list above in Question 8, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities?

Q9. 2nd choice Number Percent
City activity guide 37 11.9 %
City monthly eNewsletter 40 12.9 %
City website 46 14.8 %
Flyers 19 6.1 %
Conversations with recreation staﬀ 1 0.3 %
Newspaper 6 1.9 %
Friends & neighbors 7 2.3 %
Promotions at special events 7 2.3 %
Banners at parks or City facilities 19 6.1 %
Emails from City 40 12.9 %
Facebook 17 5.5 %
X (formerlyTwitter) 6 1.9 %
Instagram 19 6.1 %
None chosen 46 14.8 %
Total 310 100.0 %
Q9. From the list above in Question 8, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities?

Q9. 3rd choice Number Percent
City activity guide 32 10.3 %
City monthly eNewsletter 20 6.5 %
City website 37 11.9 %
Flyers 16 5.2 %
Conversations with recreation staﬀ 2 0.6 %
Newspaper 12 3.9 %
Friends & neighbors 14 4.5 %
Promotions at special events 13 4.2 %
Banners at parks or City facilities 35 11.3 %
Emails from City 23 7.4 %
Facebook 13 4.2 %
X (formerlyTwitter) 2 0.6 %
Instagram 13 4.2 %
None chosen 78 25.2 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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84 SUM OF TOP 3 CHOICES
Q9. From the list above in Question 8, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities? (top 3)

Q9. Top choice Number Percent
City activity guide 134 43.2 %
City monthly eNewsletter 117 37.7 %
City website 111 35.8 %
Flyers 43 13.9 %
Conversations with recreation staﬀ 3 1.0 %
Newspaper 25 8.1 %
Friends & neighbors 28 9.0 %
Promotions at special events 22 7.1 %
Banners at parks or City facilities 70 22.6 %
Emails from City 111 35.8 %
Facebook 47 15.2 %
X (formerlyTwitter) 11 3.5 %
Instagram 51 16.5 %
None chosen 33 10.6 %
Total 806

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85 Q10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the facilities/amenities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

(N=310)

Full y met Mostly met Partly met Not met No need
Q10-1. Basketball courts 11.6% 14.5% 6.1% 2.9% 64.8%

Q10-2. Beaches 9.0% 15.2% 19.7% 13.9% 42.3%

Q10-3. Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 7.4% 8.7% 6.5% 3.5% 73.9%

Q10-4. Community gardens 8.1% 18.4% 11.3% 19.0% 43.2%

Q10-5. Baseball/softball ﬁelds 12.9% 8.1% 2.6% 2.3% 74.2%

Q10-6. Golf course 8.1% 5.5% 3.5% 9.7% 73.2%

Q10-7. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
(indoor gyms) 3.9% 1.6% 7.4% 16.5% 70.6%

Q10-8. Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 6.1% 4.8% 11.0% 27.4% 50.6%

Q10-9. Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard
games, informal sports, etc.) 19.4% 29.7% 19.0% 5.2% 26.8%

Q10-10. Multiuse trail system-biking, walking,
jogging 37.7% 30.0% 10.3% 2.6% 19.4%

Q10-11. Nature/outdoor education facilities 9.4% 17.7% 14.8% 11.6% 46.5%

Q10-12. Oﬀ-leash dog park 6.8% 9.7% 11.6% 5.5% 66.5%

Q10-13. Open space & conservation areas 22.9% 27.4% 14.2% 4.2% 31.3%

Q10-14. Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 6.5% 13.2% 19.0% 10.6% 50.6%

Q10-15. Pickleball courts 10.3% 8.1% 12.9% 8.7% 60.0%

Q10-16. Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 9.7% 20.6% 20.6% 10.0% 39.0%

Q10-17. Playgrounds 17.1% 16.8% 13.5% 1.9% 50.6%

Q10-18. Recreation center (multiuse space for
all ages) 11.6% 20.3% 21.0% 12.3% 34.8%

Q10-19. Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g.,
football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 12.3% 15.5% 5.8% 2.6% 63.9%

Q10-20. Skate parks 5.5% 5.8% 5.2% 2.6% 81.0%

Q10-21.

Splash pads 1.3% 3.5% 3.9% 8.4% 82.9%

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86 Q10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the facilities/amenities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met No need
Q10-22. Swimming pool 1.6% 3.9% 6.5% 28.4% 59.7%

Q10-23. Tennis courts 12.3% 15.5% 12.3% 5.2% 54.8%

Q10-24. Trees/shade 18.1% 26.5% 21.9% 9.4% 24.2%

Q10-25. Walking trails in parks 31.9% 29.4% 14.5% 4.2% 20.0%

Q10-26. Water activities/sports (kayaking,
paddle boarding, etc.) 15.2% 21.9% 10.6% 3.2% 49.0%

Q10-27. Other 0.0% 0.6% 0.6% 3.2% 95.5%

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87 WITHOUT NO NEED
Q10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the facilities/amenities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (without "no need")

(N=310)

Full y met Mostly met Partly met Not met
Q10-1. Basketball courts 33.0% 41.3% 17.4% 8.3%

Q10-2. Beaches 15.6% 26.3% 34.1% 24.0%

Q10-3. Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 28.4% 33.3% 24.7% 13.6%

Q10-4. Community gardens 14.2% 32.4% 19.9% 33.5%

Q10-5. Baseball/softball ﬁelds 50.0% 31.3% 10.0% 8.8%

Q10-6. Golf course 30.1% 20.5% 13.3% 36.1%

Q10-7. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts
(indoor gyms) 13.2% 5.5% 25.3% 56.0%

Q10-8. Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 12.4% 9.8% 22.2% 55.6%

Q10-9. Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard
games, informal sports, etc.) 26.4% 40.5% 26.0% 7.0%

Q10-10. Multiuse trail system-biking, walking,
jogging 46.8% 37.2% 12.8% 3.2%

Q10-11. Nature/outdoor education facilities 17.5% 33.1% 27.7% 21.7%

Q10-12. Oﬀ-leash dog park 20.2% 28.8% 34.6% 16.3%

Q10-13. Open space & conservation areas 33.3% 39.9% 20.7% 6.1%

Q10-14. Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 13.1% 26.8% 38.6% 21.6%

Q10-15. Pickleball courts 25.8% 20.2% 32.3% 21.8%

Q10-16. Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 15.9% 33.9% 33.9% 16.4%

Q10-17. Playgrounds 34.6% 34.0% 27.5% 3.9%

Q10-18. Recreation center (multiuse space for
all ages) 17.8% 31.2% 32.2% 18.8%

Q10-19. Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g.,
football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 33.9% 42.9% 16.1% 7.1%

Q10-20. Skate parks 28.8% 30.5% 27.1% 13.6%

Q10-21. Splash pads 7.5% 20.8% 22.6% 49.1%

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88 WITHOUT NO NEED
Q10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the facilities/amenities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (without "no need")

Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met
Q10-22. Swimming pool 4.0% 9.6% 16.0% 70.4%

Q10-23. Tennis courts 27.1% 34.3% 27.1% 11.4%

Q10-24. Trees/shade 23.8% 34.9% 28.9% 12.3%

Q10-25. Walking trails in parks 39.9% 36.7% 18.1% 5.2%

Q10-26. Water activities/sports (kayaking,
paddle boarding, etc.) 29.7% 43.0% 20.9% 6.3%

Q10-27. Other 0.0% 14.3% 14.3% 71.4%

Q10-27. Other
• BATHROOMS
• Boat rental or launch
• Bocci ball court. Demonstration garden for native plants to promote folks to landscape with drought resistant native plants.
• Dog wash
• great parks, could use more basketball, tennis, pickleball + swimming pool also too much goose poop everywhere
• I'm not aware of if we have Badminton courts available in the city • meals for seniors
• more swimming pools
• Need more outdoor pickleball courts and indoor pickleball courts • SAILING
• Sitting areas
• stop building. Stop taking away our green space. Pedestrian lane at the multi use Bay Trail is too narrow. Can easily be injured by cyclist.
• table tennis indoor
• Too much goose poop and can’t enjoy anything

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89 Q11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q11. Top choice Number Percent
Basketball courts 4 1.3 %
Beaches 12 3.9 %
Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 5 1.6 %
Community gardens 11 3.5 %
Baseball/softball ﬁelds 5 1.6 %
Golf course 6 1.9 %
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms) 7 2.3 % Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 6 1.9 %
Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.) 7 2.3 %
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging 51 16.5 % Nature/outdoor education facilities 3 1.0 %
Oﬀ-leash dog park 8 2.6 %
Open space & conservation areas 8 2.6 %
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 4 1.3 %
Pickleball courts 29 9.4 %
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 5 1.6 %
Playgrounds 13 4.2 %
Recreation center (multiuse space for all ages) 15 4.8 % Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 6 1.9 % Splash pads 1 0.3 %
Swimming pool 4 1.3 %
Tennis courts 17 5.5 %
Trees/shade 12 3.9 %
Walking trails in parks 32 10.3 %
Water activities/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) 6 1.9 % None chosen 33 10.6 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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90 Q11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q11. 2nd choice Number Percent
Basketball courts 3 1.0 %
Beaches 10 3.2 %
Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 4 1.3 %
Community gardens 13 4.2 %
Baseball/softball ﬁelds 2 0.6 %
Golf course 5 1.6 %
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms) 3 1.0 % Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 8 2.6 %
Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.) 15 4.8 %
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging 36 11.6 % Nature/outdoor education facilities 1 0.3 %
Oﬀ-leash dog park 16 5.2 %
Open space & conservation areas 17 5.5 %
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 3 1.0 %
Pickleball courts 12 3.9 %
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 12 3.9 %
Playgrounds 8 2.6 %
Recreation center (multiuse space for all ages) 15 4.8 % Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 4 1.3 % Swimming pool 15 4.8 %
Tennis courts 8 2.6 %
Trees/shade 18 5.8 %
Walking trails in parks 31 10.0 %
Water activities/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) 8 2.6 % None chosen 43 13.9 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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91 Q11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q11. 3rd choice Number Percent
Basketball courts 3 1.0 %
Beaches 13 4.2 %
Community gardens 11 3.5 %
Baseball/softball ﬁelds 5 1.6 %
Golf course 1 0.3 %
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms) 6 1.9 % Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 10 3.2 %
Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.) 13 4.2 %
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging 35 11.3 % Nature/outdoor education facilities 6 1.9 %
Oﬀ-leash dog park 9 2.9 %
Open space & conservation areas 16 5.2 %
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 6 1.9 %
Pickleball courts 2 0.6 %
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 11 3.5 %
Playgrounds 11 3.5 %
Recreation center (multiuse space for all ages) 21 6.8 % Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 6 1.9 % Skate parks 4 1.3 %
Splash pads 1 0.3 %
Swimming pool 13 4.2 %
Tennis courts 7 2.3 %
Trees/shade 12 3.9 %
Walking trails in parks 18 5.8 %
Water activities/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) 8 2.6 % None chosen 62 20.0 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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92 Q11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q11. 4th choice Number Percent
Basketball courts 1 0.3 %
Beaches 18 5.8 %
Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 3 1.0 %
Community gardens 15 4.8 %
Baseball/softball ﬁelds 2 0.6 %
Golf course 3 1.0 %
Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 8 2.6 %
Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.) 12 3.9 %
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging 11 3.5 % Nature/outdoor education facilities 2 0.6 %
Oﬀ-leash dog park 8 2.6 %
Open space & conservation areas 13 4.2 %
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 6 1.9 %
Pickleball courts 2 0.6 %
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 10 3.2 %
Playgrounds 9 2.9 %
Recreation center (multiuse space for all ages) 12 3.9 % Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 2 0.6 % Swimming pool 6 1.9 %
Tennis courts 5 1.6 %
Trees/shade 20 6.5 %
Walking trails in parks 28 9.0 %
Water activities/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) 15 4.8 % None chosen 99 31.9 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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93 SUM OF TOP 4 CHOICES
Q11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 4)

Q11. Top choice Number Percent
Basketball courts 11 3.5 %
Beaches 53 17.1 %
Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 12 3.9 %
Community gardens 50 16.1 %
Baseball/softball ﬁelds 14 4.5 %
Golf course 15 4.8 %
Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms) 16 5.2 % Indoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 32 10.3 %
Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.) 47 15.2 %
Multiuse trail system-biking, walking, jogging 133 42.9 % Nature/outdoor education facilities 12 3.9 %
Oﬀ-leash dog park 41 13.2 %
Open space & conservation areas 54 17.4 %
Outdoor exercise/ﬁtness equipment 19 6.1 %
Pickleball courts 45 14.5 %
Picnic shelters & BBQ areas 38 12.3 %
Playgrounds 41 13.2 %
Recreation center (multiuse space for all ages) 63 20.3 % Rectangular sports ﬁelds (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 18 5.8 % Skate parks 4 1.3 %
Splash pads 2 0.6 %
Swimming pool 38 12.3 %
Tennis courts 37 11.9 %
Trees/shade 62 20.0 %
Walking trails in parks 109 35.2 %
Water activities/sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) 37 11.9 % None chosen 33 10.6 %
Total 1036

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94 Q12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/activities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

(N=310)

Full y met Mostly met Partly met Not met No need
Q12-1. Gymnastics/tumbling programs 1.6% 1.9% 3.9% 5.8% 86.8%

Q12-2. Cricket 0.0% 1.0% 0.3% 5.5% 93.2%

Q12-3. Flag football 0.6% 3.2% 0.6% 4.2% 91.3%

Q12-4. Lacrosse 0.0% 0.6% 1.0% 3.5% 94.8%

Q12-5. Rugby 0.3% 0.6% 1.3% 2.6% 95.2%

Q12-6. Pickleball lessons & leagues 3.2% 6.5% 12.3% 10.3% 67.7%

Q12-7. Tennis lessons & leagues 4.8% 6.8% 6.1% 12.6% 69.7%

Q12-8. Swim lessons 1.0% 3.5% 4.5% 18.4% 72.6%

Q12-9. Other sports leagues 3.2% 3.9% 7.4% 6.1% 79.4%

Q12-10. Community special events 10.3% 23.2% 21.3% 6.5% 38.7%

Q12-11. Cultural enrichment programs 5.2% 15.2% 17.4% 11.3% 51.0%

Q12-12. eGaming/eSports 1.0% 1.6% 2.9% 5.2% 89.4%

Q12-13. Fitness & wellness programs 3.9% 11.9% 19.4% 16.5% 48.4%

Q12-14. After school programs for youth of
all ages 3.2% 7.7% 6.8% 4.8% 77.4%

Q12-15. Preschool programs/early childhood
education 4.5% 3.5% 5.8% 2.3% 83.9%

Q12-16. Seasonal/summer day camps 5.5% 7.4% 6.8% 3.5% 76.8%

Q12-17. Seasonal/summer sports camps 4.5% 8.4% 5.5% 5.2% 76.5%

Q12-18. Outdoor environmental/nature camps
& programs 2.6% 6.8% 7.4% 9.4% 73.9%

Q12-19. Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe,
kayak, archery, etc.) 5.5% 14.5% 21.0% 9.7% 49.4%

Q12-20. Performing arts programs (dance/
music) 4.5% 6.1% 14.2% 13.5% 61.6%

Q12-21. Programs for at risk youth/crime
preven
tion 1.6% 3.9% 4.5% 10.3% 79.7%

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95 Q12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/activities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met No need
Q12-22. Programs for people with special
needs 1.9% 3.2% 4.2% 8.7% 81.9%

Q12-23. Programs for seniors 3.5% 9.0% 19.7% 9.0% 58.7%

Q12-24. STEM (science, technology,
engineering, & mathematics) classes 1.6% 6.8% 7.7% 11.0% 72.9%

Q12-25. Visual arts/crafts programs 2.3% 7.1% 14.2% 14.5% 61.9%

Q12-26. Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 1.9% 97.7%

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96 WITHOUT NO NEED
Q12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/activities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (without "no need")

(N=310)

Full y met Mostly met Partly met Not met
Q12-1. Gymnastics/tumbling programs 12.2% 14.6% 29.3% 43.9%

Q12-2. Cricket 0.0% 14.3% 4.8% 81.0%

Q12-3. Flag football 7.4% 37.0% 7.4% 48.1%

Q12-4. Lacrosse 0.0% 12.5% 18.8% 68.8%

Q12-5. Rugby 6.7% 13.3% 26.7% 53.3%

Q12-6. Pickleball lessons & leagues 10.0% 20.0% 38.0% 32.0%

Q12-7. Tennis lessons & leagues 16.0% 22.3% 20.2% 41.5%

Q12-8. Swim lessons 3.5% 12.9% 16.5% 67.1%

Q12-9. Other sports leagues 15.6% 18.8% 35.9% 29.7%

Q12-10. Community special events 16.8% 37.9% 34.7% 10.5%

Q12-11. Cultural enrichment programs 10.5% 30.9% 35.5% 23.0%

Q12-12. eGaming/eSports 9.1% 15.2% 27.3% 48.5%

Q12-13. Fitness & wellness programs 7.5% 23.1% 37.5% 31.9%

Q12-14. After school programs for youth of
all ages 14.3% 34.3% 30.0% 21.4%

Q12-15. Preschool programs/early childhood
education 28.0% 22.0% 36.0% 14.0%

Q12-16. Seasonal/summer day camps 23.6% 31.9% 29.2% 15.3%

Q12-17. Seasonal/summer sports camps 19.2% 35.6% 23.3% 21.9%

Q12-18. Outdoor environmental/nature camps
& programs 9.9% 25.9% 28.4% 35.8%

Q12-19. Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe,
kayak, archery, etc.) 10.8% 28.7% 41.4% 19.1%

Q12-20. Performing arts programs (dance/
music) 11.8% 16.0% 37.0% 35.3%

Q12-21. Programs for at risk youth/crime
prevention 7.9% 19.0% 22.2% 50.8%

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Fully met Mostly met Partly met Not met
Q12-22. Programs for people with special
needs 10.7% 17.9% 23.2% 48.2%

Q12-23. Programs for seniors 8.6% 21.9% 47.7% 21.9%

Q12-24. STEM (science, technology,
engineering, & mathematics) classes 6.0% 25.0% 28.6% 40.5%

Q12-25. Visual arts/crafts programs 5.9% 18.6% 37.3% 38.1%

Q12-26. Other 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 85.7%

Q12-26. Other:

Q12-26. Other Number Percent
Bocce ball 1 14.3 %
Basketball rec sports 1 14.3 %
Table tennis lessons and league 1 14.3 %
Ceramic, jewelry classes 1 14.3 %
WEEKLY MEALS FOR SENIORS 55 1 14.3 %
Public art programs 1 14.3 %
Water quality in canals is unsafe for swimming 1 14.3 % Total 7 100.0 %

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Q13. Top choice Number Percent
Cricket 1 0.3 %
Flag football 5 1.6 %
Lacrosse 1 0.3 %
Pickleball lessons & leagues 30 9.7 %
Tennis lessons & leagues 15 4.8 %
Swim lessons 16 5.2 %
Other sports leagues 4 1.3 %
Community special events 40 12.9 %
Cultural enrichment programs 7 2.3 %
Fitness & wellness programs 27 8.7 %
After school programs for youth of all ages 10 3.2 %
Preschool programs/early childhood education 6 1.9 %
Seasonal/summer day camps 4 1.3 %
Seasonal/summer sports camps 3 1.0 %
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs 4 1.3 %
Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) 15 4.8 % Performing arts programs (dance/music) 6 1.9 %
Programs for people with special needs 1 0.3 %
Programs for seniors 25 8.1 %
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes 3 1.0 % Visual arts/crafts programs 12 3.9 %
None chosen 75 24.2 %
Total 310 100.0 %

Q13. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q13. 2nd choice Number Percent
Gymnastics/tumbling programs 1 0.3 %
Flag football 3 1.0 %
Pickleball lessons & leagues 4 1.3 %
Tennis lessons & leagues 16 5.2 %
Swim lessons 10 3.2 %
Other sports leagues 6 1.9 %
Community special events 25 8.1 %
Cultural enrichment programs 13 4.2 %
eGaming/eSports 3 1.0 %
Fitness & wellness programs 25 8.1 %
After school programs for youth of all ages 10 3.2 %
Preschool programs/early childhood education 3 1.0 %
Seasonal/summer day camps 3 1.0 %
Seasonal/summer sports camps 8 2.6 %
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs 5 1.6 %
Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) 24 7.7 % Performing arts programs (dance/music) 9 2.9 %
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention 1 0.3 %
Programs for people with special needs 2 0.6 %
Programs for seniors 10 3.2 %
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes 11 3.5 % Visual arts/crafts programs 15 4.8 %
None chosen 103 33.2 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q13. 3rd choice Number Percent
Gymnastics/tumbling programs 1 0.3 %
Cricket 2 0.6 %
Lacrosse 1 0.3 %
Pickleball lessons & leagues 7 2.3 %
Tennis lessons & leagues 5 1.6 %
Swim lessons 7 2.3 %
Other sports leagues 8 2.6 %
Community special events 16 5.2 %
Cultural enrichment programs 19 6.1 %
eGaming/eSports 2 0.6 %
Fitness & wellness programs 21 6.8 %
After school programs for youth of all ages 5 1.6 %
Preschool programs/early childhood education 5 1.6 %
Seasonal/summer day camps 9 2.9 %
Seasonal/summer sports camps 4 1.3 %
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs 4 1.3 %
Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) 23 7.4 % Performing arts programs (dance/music) 15 4.8 %
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention 1 0.3 %
Programs for people with special needs 6 1.9 %
Programs for seniors 15 4.8 %
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes 2 0.6 % Visual arts/crafts programs 7 2.3 %
None chosen 125 40.3 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q13. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q13. 4th choice Number Percent
Gymnastics/tumbling programs 2 0.6 %
Cricket 1 0.3 %
Rugby 1 0.3 %
Pickleball lessons & leagues 4 1.3 %
Tennis lessons & leagues 4 1.3 %
Swim lessons 3 1.0 %
Other sports leagues 2 0.6 %
Community special events 16 5.2 %
Cultural enrichment programs 12 3.9 %
eGaming/eSports 1 0.3 %
Fitness & wellness programs 14 4.5 %
After school programs for youth of all ages 4 1.3 %
Preschool programs/early childhood education 1 0.3 %
Seasonal/summer day camps 2 0.6 %
Seasonal/summer sports camps 7 2.3 %
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs 5 1.6 %
Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) 19 6.1 % Performing arts programs (dance/music) 10 3.2 %
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention 2 0.6 %
Programs for people with special needs 2 0.6 %
Programs for seniors 15 4.8 %
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes 13 4.2 % Visual arts/crafts programs 10 3.2 %
None chosen 160 51.6 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q13. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 4)

Q13. Top choice Number Percent
Gymnastics/tumbling programs 4 1.3 %
Cricket 4 1.3 %
Flag football 8 2.6 %
Lacrosse 2 0.6 %
Rugby 1 0.3 %
Pickleball lessons & leagues 45 14.5 %
Tennis lessons & leagues 40 12.9 %
Swim lessons 36 11.6 %
Other sports leagues 20 6.5 %
Community special events 97 31.3 %
Cultural enrichment programs 51 16.5 %
eGaming/eSports 6 1.9 %
Fitness & wellness programs 87 28.1 %
After school programs for youth of all ages 29 9.4 %
Preschool programs/early childhood education 15 4.8 %
Seasonal/summer day camps 18 5.8 %
Seasonal/summer sports camps 22 7.1 %
Outdoor environmental/nature camps & programs 18 5.8 %
Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) 81 26.1 % Performing arts programs (dance/music) 40 12.9 %
Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention 4 1.3 %
Programs for people with special needs 11 3.5 %
Programs for seniors 65 21.0 %
STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes 29 9.4 % Visual arts/crafts programs 44 14.2 %
None chosen 75 24.2 %
Total 852
Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in participating?

Q14. Top choice Number Percent
Cultural celebrations (ethnic music, traditions, performances) 43 13.9 % Competitions (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 18 5.8 %
Employment/job fairs 4 1.3 %
Entertainment (music, movies, performers) 71 22.9 %
Environmental event (Water Matters Day, sustainability, recycling) 10 3.2 %
Food events (farmer's market, food tastings, beer/wine) 59 19.0 % Health & wellness events (nutrition counseling, preventative health education, mental health wellness, community resources) 9 2.9 % Holiday celebrations (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July) 29 9.4 % Safety/crime prevention fairs 2 0.6 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer) 27 8.7 %
Summer Camp Information Fair 1 0.3 %
Other 3 1.0 %
None chosen 34 11.0 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in participating?

Q14. 2nd choice Number Percent
Cultural celebrations (ethnic music, traditions, performances) 28 9.0 % Competitions (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 28 9.0 %
Employment/job fairs 8 2.6 %
Entertainment (music, movies, performers) 46 14.8 %
Environmental event (Water Matters Day, sustainability, recycling) 11 3.5 %
Food events (farmer's market, food tastings, beer/wine) 76 24.5 % Health & wellness events (nutrition counseling, preventative health education, mental health wellness, community resources) 13 4.2 % Holiday celebrations (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July) 38 12.3 % Safety/crime prevention fairs 8 2.6 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer) 11 3.5 %
Summer Camp Information Fair 3 1.0 %
None chosen 40 12.9 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q14. 3rd choice Number Percent
Cultural celebrations (ethnic music, traditions, performances) 38 12.3 % Competitions (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 16 5.2 %
Employment/job fairs 4 1.3 %
Entertainment (music, movies, performers) 30 9.7 %
Environmental event (Water Matters Day, sustainability, recycling) 12 3.9 %
Food events (farmer's market, food tastings, beer/wine) 60 19.4 % Health & wellness events (nutrition counseling, preventative health education, mental health wellness, community resources) 21 6.8 % Holiday celebrations (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July) 45 14.5 % Safety/crime prevention fairs 10 3.2 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer) 14 4.5 %
Summer Camp Information Fair 5 1.6 %
None chosen 55 17.7 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event oﬀerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in participating? (top 3)

Q14. Top choice Number Percent
Cultural celebrations (ethnic music, traditions, performances) 109 35.2 % Competitions (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses) 62 20.0 %
Employment/job fairs 16 5.2 %
Entertainment (music, movies, performers) 147 47.4 %
Environmental event (Water Matters Day, sustainability, recycling) 33 10.6 %
Food events (farmer's market, food tastings, beer/wine) 195 62.9 % Health & wellness events (nutrition counseling, preventative health education, mental health wellness, community resources) 43 13.9 % Holiday celebrations (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July) 112 36.1 % Safety/crime prevention fairs 20 6.5 %
Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer) 52 16.8 %
Summer Camp Information Fair 9 2.9 %
Other 3 1.0 %
None chosen 34 11.0 %
Total 835

Q14-12. Other:

Q14-12. Other Number Percent
Table tennis club 1 50.0 %
Cultural events 1 50.0 %
Total 2 100.0 %

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Q15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential beneﬁts of the City of Foster City's parks and recreation services.

(N=310)

Strongly
Stron gly agree Agree Neutral Disagree disagree Don't know Q15-1. Helps to attract new
residents 34.8% 31.3% 11.9% 1.6% 1.3% 19.0%

Q15-2. Helps to reduce crime in
my neighborhood & keep kids out
of trouble 30.6% 33.9% 13.9% 1.6% 1.0% 19.0%

Q15-3. Improves my (my
household's) mental health &
reduces stress 35.8% 33.5% 14.2% 1.9% 0.6% 13.9%

Q15-4. Improves my (my
household's) physical health &
ﬁtness 38.1% 36.5% 10.3% 1.3% 0.6% 13.2%

Q15-5. Increases my (my
household's) property value 33.9% 30.3% 11.9% 1.6% 0.6% 21.6%

Q15-6. Is age-friendly & accessible
to all age groups 30.3% 34.8% 14.2% 3.2% 0.6% 16.8%

Q15-7. Makes Foster City a more
desirable place to live 50.3% 32.9% 5.2% 0.3% 0.3% 11.0%

Q15-8. Positively impacts
economic/business development/
tourism 30.3% 29.4% 16.5% 2.6% 1.0% 20.3%

Q15-9. Preserves open space &
protects the environment 35.2% 35.5% 11.0% 2.3% 0.0% 16.1%

Q15-10. Provides jobs/
professional development for
youth 17.1% 16.5% 24.2% 5.2% 0.0% 37.1%

Q15-11. Provides positive social
interactions for me (my
household/family) 29.7% 33.5% 16.5% 2.3% 0.6% 17.4%

Q15-12. Provides volunteer
opportunities for the community 20.3% 26.8% 20.6% 2.6% 0.3% 29.4%

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Q15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential beneﬁts of the City of Foster City's parks and recreation services. (without "don't know")

(N=310)

Stron gly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Q15-1. Helps to attract new
residents 43.0% 38.6% 14.7% 2.0% 1.6%

Q15-2. Helps to reduce crime
in my neighborhood & keep
kids out of trouble 37.8% 41.8% 17.1% 2.0% 1.2%

Q15-3. Improves my (my
household's) mental health &
reduces stress 41.6% 39.0% 16.5% 2.2% 0.7%

Q15-4. Improves my (my
household's) physical health &
ﬁtness 43.9% 42.0% 11.9% 1.5% 0.7%

Q15-5. Increases my (my
household's) property value 43.2% 38.7% 15.2% 2.1% 0.8%

Q15-6. Is age-friendly &
accessible to all age groups 36.4% 41.9% 17.1% 3.9% 0.8%

Q15-7. Makes Foster City a
more desirable place to live 56.5% 37.0% 5.8% 0.4% 0.4%

Q15-8. Positively impacts
economic/business
development/tourism 38.1% 36.8% 20.6% 3.2% 1.2%

Q15-9. Preserves open space &
protects the environment 41.9% 42.3% 13.1% 2.7% 0.0%

Q15-10. Provides jobs/
professional development for
youth 27.2% 26.2% 38.5% 8.2% 0.0%

Q15-11. Provides positive
social interactions for me (my
household/family) 35.9% 40.6% 19.9% 2.7% 0.8%

Q15-12. Provides volunteer
opportunities for the
community 28.8% 37.9% 29.2% 3.7% 0.5%

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Q16. Which FOUR of the beneﬁts from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q16. Top choice Number Percent
Helps to attract new residents 9 2.9 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 38 12.3 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress 44 14.2 % Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness 56 18.1 % Increases my (my household's) property value 20 6.5 %
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups 10 3.2 % Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 47 15.2 % Preserves open space & protects the environment 9 2.9 % Provides jobs/professional development for youth 3 1.0 % Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/ family) 14 4.5 %
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community 6 1.9 % None chosen 54 17.4 %
Total 310 100.0 %

Q16. Which FOUR of the beneﬁts from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q16. 2nd choice Number Percent
Helps to attract new residents 2 0.6 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 19 6.1 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress 39 12.6 % Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness 45 14.5 % Increases my (my household's) property value 30 9.7 %
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups 16 5.2 % Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 39 12.6 % Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism 12 3.9 % Preserves open space & protects the environment 15 4.8 % Provides jobs/professional development for youth 2 0.6 % Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/ family) 18 5.8 %
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community 4 1.3 % None chosen 69 22.3 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q16. Which FOUR of the beneﬁts from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q16. 3rd choice Number Percent
Helps to attract new residents 1 0.3 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 14 4.5 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress 18 5.8 % Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness 22 7.1 % Increases my (my household's) property value 21 6.8 %
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups 27 8.7 % Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 39 12.6 % Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism 17 5.5 % Preserves open space & protects the environment 32 10.3 % Provides jobs/professional development for youth 5 1.6 % Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/ family) 24 7.7 %
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community 11 3.5 % None chosen 79 25.5 %
Total 310 100.0 %

Q16. Which FOUR of the beneﬁts from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q16. 4th choice Number Percent
Helps to attract new residents 7 2.3 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 17 5.5 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress 9 2.9 % Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness 15 4.8 % Increases my (my household's) property value 24 7.7 %
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups 12 3.9 % Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 39 12.6 % Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism 14 4.5 % Preserves open space & protects the environment 35 11.3 % Provides jobs/professional development for youth 2 0.6 % Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/ family) 25 8.1 %
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community 12 3.9 % None chosen 99 31.9 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q16. Which FOUR of the beneﬁts from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? (top 4)

Q16. Top choice Number Percent
Helps to attract new residents 19 6.1 %
Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood & keep kids out of trouble 88 28.4 %
Improves my (my household's) mental health & reduces stress 110 35.5 % Improves my (my household's) physical health & ﬁtness 138 44.5 % Increases my (my household's) property value 95 30.6 %
Is age-friendly & accessible to all age groups 65 21.0 % Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 164 52.9 % Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism 43 13.9 % Preserves open space & protects the environment 91 29.4 % Provides jobs/professional development for youth 12 3.9 % Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/ family) 81 26.1 %
Provides volunteer opportunities for the community 33 10.6 % None chosen 54 17.4 %
Total 993

Q17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs, or services.

Q17. Your level of satisfaction with overall value your household receives from City parks, trails, recreation
facilities, programs, or services Number P ercent
Very satisﬁed 75 24.2 %
Satisﬁed 160 51.6 %
Neutral 33 10.6 %
Dissatisﬁed 8 2.6 %
Very dissatisﬁed 2 0.6 %
Don't know 32 10.3 %
Total 310 100.0 %

WITHOUT DON’T KNOW
Q17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs, or services. (without "don't know")

Q17. Your level of satisfaction with overall value your household receives from City parks, trails, recreation
facilities, programs, or services Number P ercent
Very satisﬁed 75 27.0 %
Satisﬁed 160 57.6 %
Neutral 33 11.9 %
Dissatisﬁed 8 2.9 %
Very dissatisﬁed 2 0.7 %
Total 278 100.0 %

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Q18. Maintenance. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following maintenance activities provided in the Foster City Parks and Recreation System.

(N=310)

Very
Very satisﬁed Satisﬁed Neutral Dissatisﬁed dissatisﬁed Don't know Q18-1. Athletic ﬁeld maintenance 19.4% 29.0% 10.3% 2.3% 0.3% 38.7%

Q18-2. Athletic outdoor court
maintenance (tennis, pickleball,
basketball, etc.) 14.8% 27.4% 14.5% 4.2% 1.3% 37.7%

Q18-3. Community/recreation/
senior center maintenance 12.9% 20.6% 16.5% 4.5% 1.6% 43.9%

Q18-4. Dog park (oﬀ leash)
maintenance & care 6.1% 16.5% 13.5% 6.1% 1.3% 56.5%

Q18-5. Graﬃti removal/vandalism
repair 17.4% 33.5% 9.4% 1.3% 0.6% 37.7%

Q18-6. Landscape care (planting
beds) 22.3% 42.3% 11.3% 3.2% 1.3% 19.7%

Q18-7. Lawn mowing 25.5% 41.3% 10.6% 1.6% 0.3% 20.6%

Q18-8. Medians & cul-de-sacs 15.2% 27.4% 14.5% 4.5% 0.6% 37.7%

Q18-9. Natural area/conservation
area management 14.2% 37.4% 14.2% 2.9% 0.6% 30.6%

Q18-10. Path/trail (paved)
maintenance 22.9% 37.1% 14.5% 5.2% 1.6% 18.7%

Q18-11. Pavilion/picnic area
maintenance 15.5% 34.5% 15.5% 3.9% 1.3% 29.4%

Q18-12. Playground safety &
maintenance 14.5% 31.3% 12.9% 1.9% 0.3% 39.0%

Q18-13. Restroom maintenance 10.3% 31.9% 17.7% 7.1% 0.3% 32.6%

Q18-14. Trash/litter/waste pickup 20.0% 40.3% 12.9% 5.2% 2.6% 19.0%

Q18-15. Urban forest/tree
maintenance 17.1% 36.8% 12.9% 4.5% 1.0% 27.7%

Q18-16. Waterways/beaches 10.6% 23.5% 17.7% 11.9% 7.1% 29.0%

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Very satisﬁed Satisﬁed Neutral Dissatisﬁed Very dissatisﬁed Q18-1. Athletic ﬁeld
maintenance 31.6% 47.4% 16.8% 3.7% 0.5%

Q18-2. Athletic outdoor court
maintenance (tennis,
pickleball, basketball, etc.) 23.8% 44.0% 23.3% 6.7% 2.1%

Q18-3. Community/recreation/
senior center maintenance 23.0% 36.8% 29.3% 8.0% 2.9%

Q18-4. Dog park (oﬀ leash)
maintenance & care 14.1% 37.8% 31.1% 14.1% 3.0%

Q18-5. Graﬃti removal/
vandalism repair 28.0% 53.9% 15.0% 2.1% 1.0%

Q18-6. Landscape care
(planting beds) 27.7% 52.6% 14.1% 4.0% 1.6%

Q18-7. Lawn mowing 32.1% 52.0% 13.4% 2.0% 0.4%

Q18-8. Medians & cul-de-sacs 24.4% 44.0% 23.3% 7.3% 1.0%

Q18-9. Natural area/
conservation area
management 20.5% 54.0% 20.5% 4.2% 0.9%

Q18-10. Path/trail (paved)
maintenance 28.2% 45.6% 17.9% 6.3% 2.0%

Q18-11. Pavilion/picnic area
maintenance 21.9% 48.9% 21.9% 5.5% 1.8%

Q18-12. Playground safety &
maintenance 23.8% 51.3% 21.2% 3.2% 0.5%

Q18-13. Restroom
maintenance 15.3% 47.4% 26.3% 10.5% 0.5%

Q18-14. Trash/litter/waste
pickup 24.7% 49.8% 15.9% 6.4% 3.2%

Q18-15. Urban forest/tree
maintenance 23.7% 50.9% 17.9% 6.3% 1.3%

Q18-16. Waterways/beaches 15.0% 33.2% 25.0% 16.8% 10.0%

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Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q19. Top choice Number Percent
Athletic ﬁeld maintenance 23 7.4 %
Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.) 29 9.4 %
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 18 5.8 % Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care 12 3.9 %
Graﬃti removal/vandalism repair 14 4.5 %
Landscape care (planting beds) 15 4.8 %
Lawn mowing 3 1.0 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 2 0.6 %
Natural area/conservation area management 14 4.5 %
Path/trail (paved) maintenance 46 14.8 %
Playground safety & maintenance 16 5.2 %
Restroom maintenance 14 4.5 %
Trash/litter/waste pickup 15 4.8 %
Urban forest/tree maintenance 4 1.3 %
Waterways/beaches 23 7.4 %
None chosen 62 20.0 %
Total 310 100.0 %

Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q19. 2nd choice Number Percent
Athletic ﬁeld maintenance 8 2.6 %
Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.) 17 5.5 %
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 12 3.9 % Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care 7 2.3 %
Graﬃti removal/vandalism repair 18 5.8 %
Landscape care (planting beds) 20 6.5 %
Lawn mowing 10 3.2 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 3 1.0 %
Natural area/conservation area management 15 4.8 %
Path/trail (paved) maintenance 34 11.0 %
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance 11 3.5 %
Playground safety & maintenance 14 4.5 %
Restroom maintenance 22 7.1 %
Trash/litter/waste pickup 26 8.4 %
Urban forest/tree maintenance 9 2.9 %
Waterways/beaches 8 2.6 %
None chosen 76 24.5 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q19. 3rd choice Number Percent
Athletic ﬁeld maintenance 7 2.3 %
Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.) 7 2.3 %
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 9 2.9 %
Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care 5 1.6 %
Graﬃti removal/vandalism repair 8 2.6 %
Landscape care (planting beds) 19 6.1 %
Lawn mowing 6 1.9 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 4 1.3 %
Natural area/conservation area management 22 7.1 %
Path/trail (paved) maintenance 38 12.3 %
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance 9 2.9 %
Playground safety & maintenance 15 4.8 %
Restroom maintenance 31 10.0 %
Trash/litter/waste pickup 29 9.4 %
Urban forest/tree maintenance 7 2.3 %
Waterways/beaches 12 3.9 %
None chosen 82 26.5 %
Total 310 100.0 %

Q19. Which of the FOUR maintenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household?

Q19. 4th choice Number Percent
Athletic ﬁeld maintenance 9 2.9 %
Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.) 5 1.6 %
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 15 4.8 % Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care 5 1.6 %
Graﬃti removal/vandalism repair 13 4.2 %
Landscape care (planting beds) 16 5.2 %
Lawn mowing 13 4.2 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 5 1.6 %
Natural area/conservation area management 11 3.5 %
Path/trail (paved) maintenance 16 5.2 %
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance 13 4.2 %
Playground safety & maintenance 5 1.6 %
Restroom maintenance 24 7.7 %
Trash/litter/waste pickup 36 11.6 %
Urban forest/tree maintenance 10 3.2 %
Waterways/beaches 13 4.2 %
None chosen 101 32.6 %
Total 310 100.0 %

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Q19. Which of the FOUR main tenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? (top 4)

Q19. Top choice Number Percent
Athletic ﬁeld maintenance 47 15.2 %
Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.) 58 18.7 %
Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 54 17.4 % Dog park (oﬀ leash) maintenance & care 29 9.4 %
Graﬃti removal/vandalism repair 53 17.1 %
Landscape care (planting beds) 70 22.6 %
Lawn mowing 32 10.3 %
Medians & cul-de-sacs 14 4.5 %
Natural area/conservation area management 62 20.0 %
Path/trail (paved) maintenance 134 43.2 %
Pavilion/picnic area maintenance 33 10.6 %
Playground safety & maintenance 50 16.1 %
Restroom maintenance 91 29.4 %
Trash/litter/waste pickup 106 34.2 %
Urban forest/tree maintenance 30 9.7 %
Waterways/beaches 56 18.1 %
None chosen 62 20.0 %
Total 981

Q20. How supportive would you be of paying additional fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs that are most important to your household?

Q20. How supportive would you be of paying
additional fees for improvements to City parks, trails, recreation facilities & programs Number P ercent
Very supportive 35 11.3 %
Somewhat supportive 118 38.1 %
Not supportive 96 31.0 %
Not sure 15 4.8 %
Not provided 46 14.8 %
Total 310 100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q20. How supportive would you be of paying additional fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs that are most important to your household? (without "not provided")

Q20. How supportive would you be of paying
additional fees for improvements to City parks, trails, recreation facilities & programs Number P ercent
Very supportive 35 13.3 %
Somewhat supportive 118 44.7 %
Not supportive 96 36.4 %
Not sure 15 5.7 %
Total 264 100.0 %

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Q21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City?

Q21. How many years have you lived in City of Foster
City Number P ercent
0-5 81 26.1 %
6- 10 30 9.7 %
11-15 21 6.8 %
16-20 35 11.3 %
21-30 52 16.8 %
31+ 79 25.5 %
Not provided 12 3.9 %
Total 310 100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? (without "not provided")

Q21. How many years have you lived in City of Foster
City Number P ercent
0-5 81 27.2 %
6- 10 30 10.1 %
11-15 21 7.0 %
16-20 35 11.7 %
21-30 52 17.4 %
31+ 79 26.5 %
Total 298 100.0 %

Q22. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?

Q22. Your race/ethnicity Number Percent
Asian or Asian Indian 162 52.3 %
Black or African American 5 1.6 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 2 0.6 %
White 104 33.5 %
Native Hawaiian or other Paciﬁc Islander 3 1.0 %
Hispanic or Latino 23 7.4 %
Other 6 1.9 %
Total 305

Q22-7. Self-describe your race/ethnicity:

Q22-7. Self-describe your race/ethnicity Number Percent Middle Eastern/Jewish 1 16.7 %
Arabic 1 16.7 %
Portuguese/Filipino 1 16.7 %
Caucasian 1 16.7 %
Filipino 1 16.7 %
Mixed 1 16.7 %
Total 6 100.0 %

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Q23. Your gender:

Q23. Your gender Number Percent
Male 141 45.5 %
Female 147 47.4 %
Non-binary 4 1.3 %
Prefer not to answer 18 5.8 %
Total 310 100.0 %

WITHOUT PREFER NOT TO ANSWER
Q23. Your gender: (without "prefer not to answer")

Q23. Your gender Number Percent
Male 141 48.3 %
Female 147 50.3 %
Non-binar y 4 1.4 %
Total 292 100.0 %

Q23-5. Self-describe your gender:

Q23-5. Self-describe your gender Number Percent
Gender ﬂuid 1 100.0 %
Total 1 100.0 %

Q24. Your age:

Q24. Your age Number Percent
18-34 62 20.0 %
35-44 61 19.7 %
45-54 58 18.7 %
55-64 62 20.0 %
65+ 66 21.3 %
Not provided 1 0.3 %
Total 310 100.0 %

WITHOUT NOT PROVIDED
Q24. Your age: (without "not provided")

Q24. Your age Number Percent
18-34 62 20.1 %
35-44 61 19.7 %
45-54 58 18.8 %
55-64 62 20.1 %
65+ 66 21.4 %
Total 309 100.0 %

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Response to Contract
Terms and Conditions
Response to Mandatory
Specifications and
Forms
2021 MoDOT Statewide
Survey Report
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ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
610 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD FOSTER CITY,
CA 94404-2222
Dear City of Foster City Resident,
The Cit
y of Foster City recognizes the essential function of parks and recreation and its impact on health, quality of life, community cohesion, and climate resilience. I am excited to announce the City is creating a Parks Master Plan, which will serve as a guide for how we improve, develop, maintain, and fund the community’s parks and recreational facilities and programs for decades to come.

Your v
oice is important!
We nee
d your input to understand how the City can better meet community needs and desires.

To accurately represent a comprehensive cross-section of the community, your household was one of a limited number randomly selected to receive the attached survey.

We apprec
iate your participation in completing the survey.

The su
rvey will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and responses will remain confidential. We have selected ETC Institute, an independent consulting company, as our partner to administer this survey. They will compile the data and present the results to the city, which in turn will be shared with the community. Please return your completed survey in the enclosed postage-paid envelope addressed to ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061. If you prefer to complete the survey online, please visit FosterCitySurvey.org.

If you h
ave any questions, please feel free to contact our Project Manager, Frank Fanara at (650) 286-3553 or [email protected].

Derek Sc
hweigart
Foster City Parks and Recreaction Director
市政府正在进行一项调查
，以更好地了解如何更好地满足社区的公园和娱乐需求。您可以
在fostercitysurvey.org 上在线参与调查。
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City of Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey The City of Foster City requests your input to help determine park and recreation priorities for our community. This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. When you are finished, please return your survey in the enclosed postage-paid, return-reply envelope. If you prefer, you can complete the survey online at fostercitysurvey.org. We greatly appreciate your time!

1. Including yourself, how many people in your household are...

Under age 5: ____
Ages 5-9: ____
Ages 10-14: ____
Ages 15-19: ____
Ages 20-24: ____
Ages 25-34: ____
Ages 35-44: ____
Ages 45-54: ____
Ages 55-64: ____
Ages 65-74: ____
Ages 75-84: ____
Ages 85+: ____

2. Have you or any member of your household visited any Foster City parks or recreational facilities during the past 12 months?
____(1) Yes [Answer Q2a-b-c.] ____(2) No [Skip to Q3.]
2a. How often do you visit Foster City parks and/or facilities? ____(1) More than once a week
____(2) Once a week
____(3) 1-3 times a month
____(4) Several times a year
____(5) Rarely
____(9) Don't know
2b. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that you and members of your household currently use Foster City parks and facilities.
____(01) Walking
____(02) Walk dog(s)
____(03) Hang out
____(04) Ride a bike
____(05) Run/Jog
____(06) People watch
____(07) Read a book
____(08) Play on a playground
____(09) Picnicking/family-friend gathering
____(10) Go swimming/use a splash pad
____(11) Watch birds/wildlife
____(12) Participate in a league/program/event
____(13) Play pick-up sports (basketball, tennis, pickleball, soccer, lawn bowling, etc.) ____(14) Other _________________________________________________ 2c. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the City of Foster City parks and facilities you have visited?
____(4) Excellent ____(3) Good ____(2) Fair ____(1) Poor

3. Please CHECK ALL of the following reasons that prevent you or members of your households from visiting Foster City parks and recreation facilities more often. ____(01) Criminal activity in the park
____(02) Do not feel safe using parks/facilities
____(03) Lack of amenities we want to use
____(04) Lack of handicap (ADA) accessibility
____(05) Lack of parking to access parks/facilities
____(06) Lack of restrooms
____(07) Lack of shade
____(08) Lack of transportation
____(09) Language/cultural barriers
____(10) Not aware of parks' or
facilities' locations
____(11) Parks/facilities are not well maintained
____(12) Too far from our home
____(13) Use parks/facilities in other cities/county
____(14) Other:
____(15) None of the above

4. What Foster City park do you or the members of your household visit most frequently? __________________________________________________________________________

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4a. What improvements/additions would you most like to see made at that park? [Check all that apply.]
____(01) Restrooms
____(02) Trees/shade
____(03) Picnic shelters
____(04) Picnic tables/benches
____(05) Parking
____(06) Sidewalks
____(07) Landscaping
____(08) Drinking fountains
____(09) Improved connectivity/access between parks and trails ____(10) Incorporating public art into open spaces
____(11) Bike racks
____(12) Accessibility
____(13) Security lighting
____(14) Trail lighting
____(15) Sports field/court lighting
____(16) Other: ___ _________________________

5. Has your household participated in any recreation programs or activities offered by the City of Foster City during the past 12 months?
____(1) Yes [Answer Q5a.] ____(2) No [Skip to Q6.]
5a. How would you rate the overall quality of Foster City recreation programs and/or activities in which your household has participated?
____(4) Excellent ____(3) Good ____(2) Fair ____(1) Poor

6. Please CHECK ALL the following reasons that prevent you and members of your household from participating in City of Foster City recreation programs or activities more often. ____(01) Lack of quality instructors
____(02) Old and outdated facilities
____(03) Use programs offered by other agencies
____(04) I don't know what is offered
____(05) Lack of quality programs
____(06) Fees are too high
____(07) Too far from my home
____(08) Program times are not convenient
____(09) Classes are full
____(10) Program not offered
____(11) Registration is difficult
____(12) Poor customer service by staff
____(13) Lack of transportation
____(14) Lack of right program equipment
____(15) Too busy/not interested
____(16) Lack of trust in government
____(17) Language/cultural barriers
____(18) Other: _____________________________________

7. From the following list, please CHECK ALL the organizations that you or members of your household have used for recreation programs and activities during the past 12 months. ____(01) City of Foster City
____(02) San Mateo County
____(03) Neighboring cities
____(04) Public/private schools
____(05) Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) ____(06) Private and non-profit sports organizations
____(07) Private summer camps
____(08) Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness)
____(09) Homeowners association
____(10) Other: __________________________________

8. From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the ways you learn about City of Foster City parks, facilities, and programs, events, activities and services. ____(01) City activity guide
____(02) City monthly e-newsletter
____(03) City website
____(04) Flyers
____(05) Conversations with recreation staff
____(06) Newspaper
____(07) Friends and neighbors
____(08) Promotions at special events
____(09) Banners at parks or City facilities
____(10) Emails from City
____(11) Facebook
____(12) X (formerlyTwitter)
____(13) Instagram
____(14) Other: _____________________________________

9. From the list above in Question 8 , which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the City use to communicate with you about recreation programs and activities? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 8, or circle "NONE."] 1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ NONE
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10. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the facilities/amenities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. If you do not have a need for an item listed, please circle "9" for "No Need." Type of Facility/Amenity Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met No Need

01. Basketball courts 4 3 2 1 9

02. Beaches 4 3 2 1 9

03. Bike park (BMX park/pump track) 4 3 2 1 9

04. Community gardens 4 3 2 1 9

05. Baseball/Softball fields 4 3 2 1 9

06. Golf course 4 3 2 1 9

07. Indoor basketball/volleyball courts (indoor gyms) 4 3 2 1 9

08. Indoor exercise/fitness equipment 4 3 2 1 9

09. Multi-purpose lawn (picnicking, yard games, informal sports, etc.) 4 3 2 1 9

10. Multi-Use Trail System (biking, walking, jogging) 4 3 2 1 9

11. Nature/outdoor education facilities 4 3 2 1 9

12. Off-leash dog park 4 3 2 1 9

13. Open space and conservation areas 4 3 2 1 9

14. Outdoor exercise/fitness equipment 4 3 2 1 9

15. Pickleball courts 4 3 2 1 9

16. Picnic shelters & BBQ Areas 4 3 2 1 9

17. Playgrounds 4 3 2 1 9

18. Recreation center (multi-use space for all ages) 4 3 2 1 9

19. Rectangular sports fields (e.g., football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer) 4 3 2 1 9

20. Skate parks 4 3 2 1 9
21 Splash pads 4 3 2 1 9

22. Swimming pool 4 3 2 1 9

23. Tennis courts 4 3 2 1 9

24. Trees/Shade 4 3 2 1 9

25. Walking trails in parks 4 3 2 1 9

26. Water activities/Sports (kayaking, paddle boarding, etc.) 4 3 2 1 9

27. Other: 4 3 2 1 9

11. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 10 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 10 , or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE

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12. Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the programs/activities listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. If you do not have a need for an item listed, please circle "9" for "No Need." Type of Programs/Services Fully Met Mostly Met Partly Met Not Met No Need

01. Gymnastics/tumbling programs 4 3 2 1 9

02. Cricket 4 3 2 1 9

03. Flag football 4 3 2 1 9

04. Lacrosse 4 3 2 1 9

05. Rugby 4 3 2 1 9

06. Pickleball lessons and leagues 4 3 2 1 9

07. Tennis lessons and leagues 4 3 2 1 9

08. Swim lessons 4 3 2 1 9

09. Other sports leagues 4 3 2 1 9

10. Community special events 4 3 2 1 9

11. Cultural enrichment programs 4 3 2 1 9

12. EGaming/ESports 4 3 2 1 9

13. Fitness and wellness programs 4 3 2 1 9

14. After school programs for youth of all ages 4 3 2 1 9

15. Preschool programs/early childhood education 4 3 2 1 9

16. Seasonal/Summer day camps 4 3 2 1 9

17. Seasonal/Summer sports camps 4 3 2 1 9

18. Outdoor environmental/nature camps and programs 4 3 2 1 9

19. Outdoor recreation (hiking, canoe, kayak, archery, etc.) 4 3 2 1 9

20. Performing arts programs (dance/music) 4 3 2 1 9

21. Programs for at risk youth/crime prevention 4 3 2 1 9

22. Programs for people with special needs 4 3 2 1 9

23. Programs for seniors 4 3 2 1 9

24. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classes 4 3 2 1 9

25. Visual arts/crafts programs 4 3 2 1 9

26. Other: 4 3 2 1 9

13. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 12 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 12 , or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE

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14. The City of Foster City is in the process of evaluating its community event offerings. From the list below, which THREE event types would you and the members of your household be MOST INTERESTED in participating? [Write in your answers using the numbers from the list below, or circle "NONE." For example, if your top choice is "Summer Camp Information Fair" you would write "11" in the space next to "1st" below.]

1. Cultural celebrations (ethnic music, traditions, performances)

2. Competitions (triathlon, bike, 5K/10K runs, adventure/obstacle courses)

3. Employment/job fairs

4. Entertainment (music, movies, performers)

5. Environmental event (Water Matters Day, sustainability, recycling)

6. Food events (farmer's market, food tastings, beer/wine)

7. Health and wellness events (nutrition counseling, preventative health education, mental health wellness, community resources)

8. Holiday celebrations (Memorial, Veterans, 4th of July)

9. Safety/crime prevention fairs

10. Sports tournaments (baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, pickleball, soccer)

11. Summer Camp Information Fair

12. Other _______________
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ NONE

15. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about some potential benefits of the City of Foster City's parks and recreation services by circling the corresponding number.

Parks and recreation services in Foster City... Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Don't
Know

01. Helps to attract new residents 5 4 3 2 1 9

02. Helps to reduce crime in my neighborhood and keep kids out of trouble 5 4 3 2 1 9

03. Improves my (my household's) mental health and reduces stress 5 4 3 2 1 9

04. Improves my (my household's) physical health and fitness 5 4 3 2 1 9

05. Increases my (my household's) property value 5 4 3 2 1 9

06. Is age-friendly and accessible to all age groups 5 4 3 2 1 9

07. Makes Foster City a more desirable place to live 5 4 3 2 1 9

08. Positively impacts economic/business development/tourism 5 4 3 2 1 9

09. Preserves open space and protects the environment 5 4 3 2 1 9

10. Provides jobs/professional development for youth 5 4 3 2 1 9

11. Provides positive social interactions for me (my household/family) 5 4 3 2 1 9

12. Provides volunteer opportunities for the community 5 4 3 2 1 9

16. Which FOUR of the benefits from the list in Question 15 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the first column in Question 15, or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE

17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value that your household receives from Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities, programs, or services. ____(5) Very satisfied
____(4) Satisfied
____(3) Neutral
____(2) Dissatisfied
____(1) Very dissatisfied
____(9) Don't know

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18. Maintenance. Please rate your satisfaction with each of the following maintenance activities provided in the Foster City Parks and Recreation System.

Maintenance Activity/Task Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very
Dissatisfied Don't Know

01. Athletic field maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

02. Athletic outdoor court maintenance (tennis, pickleball, basketball, etc.) 5 4 3 2 1 9

03. Community/recreation/senior center maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

04. Dog park (off leash) maintenance and care 5 4 3 2 1 9

05. Graffiti removal/vandalism repair 5 4 3 2 1 9

06. Landscape care (planting beds) 5 4 3 2 1 9

07. Lawn mowing 5 4 3 2 1 9

08. Medians and cul-de-sacs 5 4 3 2 1 9

09. Natural Area/Conservation area management 5 4 3 2 1 9

10. Path/Trail (paved) maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

11. Pavilion/Picnic area maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

12. Playground safety and maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

13. Restroom maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

14. Trash/Litter/Waste pickup 5 4 3 2 1 9

15. Urban Forest/Tree maintenance 5 4 3 2 1 9

16. Waterways/Beaches 5 4 3 2 1 9

19. Which of the FOUR maintenance activities from the list in Question 18 are MOST IMPORTANT to you and members of your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the first column in Question 18, or circle "NONE."]
1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE

20. How supportive would you be of paying additional fees for improvements to the Foster City parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs that are most important to your household? ____(1) Very supportive ____(2) Somewhat supportive ____(3) Not supportive ____(4) Not sure Demographics: The f ollowing questions are about you and your household. We ask these questions to ensure we reach all groups in Foster City and to see if all residents are experiencing City services equitably. Your individual responses will remain confidential.

21. How many years have you lived in the City of Foster City? ______ years

22. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? ____(01) Asian or Asian Indian
____(02) Black or African American
____(03) American Indian or Alaska Native
____(04) White
____(05) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
____(06) Hispanic or Latino
____(07) Other:

23. Your gender:
____(1) Male
____(2) Female
____(3) Non-binary
____(4) Prefer not to answer
____(5) Prefer to self-describe:______________________

24. Your age: ______ years
This concludes the survey. Thank you for your time!
Please return your completed survey in the enclosed return-reply envelope addressed to:

ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061 Your responses will remain completely confidential. The information to the right will ONLY be used to help identify the level of need and priorities in your area. Thank you! Foster City Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey ETC Institute (2025)
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Foster City City Council
March 3, 2025