Offer feedback on county parks and recreation facilities
The county Department of Parks and Recreation last week launched a countywide survey to assess park and recreation use, preferences and needs.
Administered by Anthology Marketing Group in Honolulu, the survey is voluntary, confidential and anonymous for respondents. The county encourages citizens to participate.
Responses will help guide the department in managing and developing parks, facilities and recreation programs.
“The survey will provide quantitative information about how residents are using our parks, facilities and programs, and how we can better serve our community,” Parks and Recreation Director Patrick M. McCall said. “I sincerely mahalo everyone who participates.”
The survey process started on June 1. Maui County households will be randomly offered an invitation to complete the survey.
Invitations may come via U.S. Postal Service mail, telephone or online from Anthology. If residents would like to confirm the validity of the survey received by mail, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation or Anthology Marketing Group using the phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses in the survey packet instructions.
Those who receive the paper-based survey will also be offered the option to submit responses online using a computer, tablet or phone. Instructions will be included in hard-copy packets provided to recipients via mail.
The Parks Department conducted a similar survey in 2016. Comparing the results of both surveys will help the department better understand how residents’ needs have changed and identify priorities.
For more information on the survey, contact County of Maui Planner David Yamashita at (808) 270-6508 or david.yamashita@co.maui.hi.us.
This year, the Parks Department is aiming to collect a total of 2,700 survey responses to gather a representative picture of households in the county.
Residents should participate to help the department improve our parks.