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ChildFriendlyCommunitySurveyParksRecreationand

CultureBriefEnclosedpleasefindinformationaboutourChildFriendlyCommunitySurvey.Wehaveincludedinformationaboutthesurvey,itsgeneralfindings,andalltheresponsesthatspecificallypertaintoDeltaParks,RecreationandCulture.

SurveyBackground......................................................................................................................................................2

GeneralSurveyFindingsCommunityFactors.................................................................................................................................................3HomeFactors............................................................................................................................................................410HighestRatedCommunityQuestions.........................................................................................................510LowestRatedCommunityQuestions..........................................................................................................6

ParksandRecreationSpecificSurveyFindings

ParksandCulture....................................................................................................................................................7RecreationandSports...........................................................................................................................................8RecreationProgramBarriers.............................................................................................................................9Children’sActivities.............................................................................................................................................10

ParksandRecreationSpecificAppendicesAppendixI:ParentSurveyComments...........................................................................................................11AppendixII:3-5YearOldInterviewResponses.........................................................................................27AppendixIII:6-12YearOldQuestionnaireResponses............................................................................34AppendixIV:NeighbourhoodandAgeBreakdownofParksandRecreationQuestions..............40

DeltaKidsisfundedbytheMinistryofChildrenandFamilyDevelopment

TheDeltaChildFriendlyCommunitySurveywasfundedbytheUnitedWay

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AbouttheSurvey Results

Where:Thesurveywasconductedonline,atcommunityprograms,events,andinschoolsduring2015

500ParentResponses(majoritycollectedatprogramsandrecreationcentres)

What:Qualitativequestionswiththreepossibleresponsesandtheoptiontoaddcomments.

54%ofthetimeparentsselectedthemostpositiveoption(communityfactors)

Whoanswered:ResultsarerepresentationalofDeltafamilies,geographicallyandbychild’sagegroup

Responsesfrom1-2%offamiliesineachoftheDeltaneighbourhoods2.5%ofeachagecohortrepresented,newbornto12yearsold,basedon2011census

Werekidsasked?Yes!

54responsestoage3-5interview31responsestoage6-12survey

Questionsaboutcommunityspaces,recreation,sports,barriers,children’sactivitiesandparentalvalues

OverallfamiliesconsiderparksandrecreationtobestrengthofDeltaOpportunitiesexisttoimproveaccess

Who:DeltaKidsisacoalitionofthenon-profitandgovernmentpartnerswhoworkwithDeltachildrenandfamilies.Togetherweplan,implement,andsupportopportunitiesfortheoptimumdevelopmentofchildrenfromconceptiontoagetwelve.What:DeltaKidsconductedaChild-FriendlyCommunitySurvey.ThesurveywasinspiredbytheworkoftheSocietyforChildrenandYouthofBCandwasfundedbytheUnitedWay.InformationaboutthegeneralfindingsandspecificresultsaboutParksRecreationandCultureisenclosed.Why:WeofferthisdatainthehopethatitwillassistyouinyourworkwithDeltachildrenandfamilies,andinthespiritofpromptingfurtherdiscussion,research,andcollaboration.TogetherwecanmakeDeltaanevenmorefamilyfriendlycommunitythanitisalready.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutthesurveyorwouldlikeadditionaldetailspleasebeintouchwith:

JasonHodgins:[email protected],exploreopportunitiestocollaboratewithDeltaKids,orsharewaysyouhavefoundthisinformationusefulpleasebeintouchwith:

AndreaLemire:[email protected]

SurveyBackground

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GeneralSurveyFindings:CommunityFactors

Positive54%

Neutral/SlightPositive32%

Negative14%

CommunityFactors

Thesurveyincludedquestionsaboutthechildren’shomeenvironment/parentbeliefs,andquestionsaboutthewidercommunity.Therewere29questionscoveringabroadrangeoffactorsthatimpactfamilies’experienceoflivinginDelta.Thechoiceofanswersincludedapositive,negativeandneutral/slightlypositiveanswer.

These29questionscanbegroupedinto9categories.QuestionsspecifictoParksandCultureareintheCivicFactorssection.RecreationprogramsareintheProgram/ServicesectionandquestionsspecifictosportareintheOrganizedSportsection.

*CivicFactorsincludeaccesstoplayandoutdoorspaces,feelingsofsafety,mediacoverage,involvementofchildrenindecision-making,andexperienceswithlocalbusinesses.**Thequestionsin‘AccesstoMedicalCare’didnotfollowthetypicalquestionformat.Formostofthosequestions,themostpositiveresponsewasaneutralone.

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GeneralSurveyFindings:HomeFactors

Postitive63%

Neutral/SlightPositive27%

Negative10%

HomeFactors

SixHomeFactorsweresurveyed.Thesurveyaskedabouttheimportanceofplay,theimportanceofartistic/creativeopportunitiesforchildren,theimportanceofearlyscreening,parentalconfidenceknowingwhentoaccessearlyscreening,parentalconfidencesettinglimitsontechnology,andwhetherchildrenhadopportunitiestotryvarioussportsactivities.Therewerethreepossibleanswers:apositiveresponse,aneutral/slightpositiveresponse,andanegativeresponse.

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10HighestRatedCommunityQuestions

Rank Item Response

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Howconvenientisittodriveacararoundyourcommunitywithchildren? 84%:Convenient

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Howwelcomedoyoufeelatyourchild'sschool? 78%:VeryWelcome

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Mychildhasregularaccesstooutdoorspaceswherehe/shecanexplore,createandinteractwiththeenvironment.

77%:Agree

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HowwelcomedoyoufeelwithchildreninDeltastores,restaurantsandotherbusinesses?

76%:VeryWelcome

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Therearelotsofdifferentplacesinmycommunityforchildrentoplay. 69%:Agree

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Howconvenientisittowalkaroundyourcommunitywithchildren? 67%:Convenient

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Mycommunityisasafeplacetoraisechildren.

67%:SaferthanAverage

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Howavailablearerecreationprogramsforchildren?

62%:ManyProgramsareAvailable

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Therearemanycommunity/culturaleventsformyfamilytoparticipatein. 59%:Agree

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Howdifficultwasittogetyourcurrenthome? 58%:RelativelyEasy

Onaverage,parentsrespondedtoquestionsabouttheircommunitywiththemostpositiveresponseavailable54%ofthetime.Thesearethetoptencommunityfactors.

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10LowestRatedCommunityQuestions

Rank Item Response

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HoweasyhasitbeentoaccessDoctorsinthecommunitywhilelivinginDelta? 46%:Difficult

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HoweasyhasitbeentoaccessMentalHealthWorkersinthecommunitywhilelivinginDelta? 40%:Difficult

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Comparedtootherfamilyactivities,howstressfulisittoshop,eatout,ortakecareoffamilybusinesswhenyouarewithyourchildren?

30%:MoreStressful

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Mycommunityinvolveschildrenandyouthinmakingdecisionsthataffectthewholecommunity.

20%:Disagree

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Howeasyhasitbeentoaccesspre-natalcareinthecommunitywhilelivinginDelta? 18%:Difficult

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Howhardhasitbeentomakearrangementsforthecareofyourchildrenwhenyouasparentsarenotabletoprovidecare?

18%:VeryHard

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HoweasyhasitbeentoaccessPublicHealthNursesinthecommunitywhilelivinginDelta? 16%:Difficult

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Howavailablearegroupsandservicesthatofferhelptoparentswhentheywantit?

15%:FewProgramsareAvailable

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Howconvenientisittoridebicyclesaroundyourcommunitywithchildren?

15%:NotConvenient

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Isyourchildabletoparticipateinthesportsthatyouwouldlikehim/herto?

13%:No

Onaverage,parentsrespondedtoquestionsabouttheircommunitywiththeleastpositiveresponseavailable14%ofthetime.Thesearethetenlowestratedfactors.

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SurveyFindings:ParksandCultureSpecificResponsesTheparentsurveyaskedaboutchildren’saccesstoplayspaceaswellasoutdoorspace.Italsoaskedaboutcommunity/culturaleventsQ1:Therearelotsofdifferentplacesinmycommunityforchildrentoplay a.Agree b.Somewhatagree c.DisagreeQ2:Mychildhasregularaccesstooutdoorspaceswherehe/shecanexplore,createandinteractwiththeenvironment

a.Agree b.Somewhatagree c.DisagreeQ3:Therearemanycommunity/culturaleventsformyfamilytoparticipatein

a.Agree b.Somewhatagree c.Disagree

We’vealsoprovideddataontheinclusionofchildrenandyouthindecision-makingprocessesbecauseofthehighvisibilityandimpactofParks,Recreation,andCulturalprogramsandtheDeltawideopportunityidentifiedinthesurveytoimprovethewayweincludeandhighlightchildandyouthvoices.Q4:Mycommunityinvolveschildrenandyouthinmakingdecisionsthataffectthewholecommunity

a.Agree b.Somewhatagree c.Disagree

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ParksandCultureResponses

Disagree

SomewhatAgree

Agree

Whiletheresultsandcomments(AppendixI)suggestthereareopportunitiestoimprove,families’accesstoplayspace,outdoorspaceandcommunityeventsmakeupthreeofthetoptencommunityfactorssurveyed.Theinclusionofchildandyouthvoicesindecision-makingwasthefourthlowestratedfactorinthesurvey.

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SurveyFindings:RecreationSpecificResponses

TheparentsurveyaskedaboutbothrecreationprogramsandparentparticipationprogramsQ1:Howavailablearerecreationprogramsforchildren?

a.Many b.Some c..Few

Q2:Howavailableareparentparticipationprogramsforchildrenandfamilies?a.Many b.Some c..Few

Theparentsurveyalsoaskedparentsspecificallyaboutchildren’sopportunitytotrysportsandwhethertheirchildrenhadopportunitiestoparticipateinthesportstheywouldlikethemto.Q3:Howmanyopportunitieshasyourchildhadtotryteamorindividualsports? a.Many b.Some c.FewQ4:Isyourchildabletoparticipateinthesportsthatyouwouldlikehim/herto?

a.Yes b.Forthemostpart c..No

NotethatwhileDeltaParksandRecreationisasignificantprovideroftheseopportunitiesthequestionneveraskedparentstolimittheirresponsestoParksandRecprograms.Itisclearfromthecommentsthoughthatmanyfamiliesassumedthequestionwasjustaboutparksandrecprograms.Commentssuggestthattheageofthechildistheprimarybarriertochildrentryingsports(perhapsinfluencedbyparentsperceptionofwhattryingasportcouldlooklikeforyoungerchildren).Aswell,costandschedulingappearstobesignificantbarrierstochildrenparticipatingregularlyinsport.

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SurveyFindings:RecreationProgramBarriersTheparentsurveyaskedaboutreasonsthatpreventfamiliesfromaccessingrecreationprogramsandparentparticipationprograms.Parentsdidnothavetoselectareasonbutcouldselectasmanyastheywished.Programovercrowdingwasonlyanoptionforparentparticipationprograms.Q1:Whatreasonsifany,preventyoufromaccessingrecreationprogramsforyourchildren

Q2:Whatreasonsifanypreventyoufromaccessingparentparticipationprogramsforyourchildren

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I'mtoobusy

Idon'tknowwhatisavailable

Thetimesoffereddon'tworkforme

I'mnotinterestedinwhatisavailable

Theyaretooexpensive

Theyarehardtogetto

IhavenotenjoyedtheonesIhavetried

Theyarehardtogetinto(waitlists,linesetc.)

Theydon'tincludeallofmychildrenormywholefamily

Theyaretoobusy/crowded

ParentParticipationBarrierCount

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I'mtoobusyIdon'tknowwhatisavailable

Thetimesoffereddon'tworkformeI'mnotinterestedinwhatisavailable

TheyaretooexpensiveTheyarehardtogetto

IhavenotenjoyedtheonesIhavetriedTheyarehardtogetinto(waitlists,linesetc.)

Theydon'tincludeallofmychildrenormywholefamily

RecreationProgramBarrierCount

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SurveyFindings:Children’sActivitiesThesurveyaskedparentstwoquestionsaboutthefrequencyofchildren’sdailytimespentinunstructuredplayandthefrequencyoftheirartisticactivities.Q2:Inanaverageday,howmuchtimedoesyourchildspendplayingor(forolderchildren)doingunstructuredactivitiesforhis/herownenjoyment?

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5ormore/week

2-5/week

1orfewer

ArtisticandCreativeActivityResponses

Q1:Howoftendoesyourchildparticipateinartisticandcreativeactivities?

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morethan4hours

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Lessthan1hour

Play/UnstructuredTimeperDayResponses

Thesurveyalsoaskedparentshowimportantparentsconsiderplayandcreativeactivities.Thoseresultscanbeseenonpage4.

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ParksandCulture)Question:Therearelotsofdifferentplacesinmycommunityforchildrentoplay(page1of2)

Moreprogramsforkidsoutsideofschoolhours.PlaygroupsforolderkidswouldbegreatlackingagyminLadnerWeneedfencingaroundtheplaygroundandwashroomintheplayareaweneedabathroomintheplaygroundNosidewalkmoreindooroptionsneededIfeelNorthdeltaislackinginplacestoplay.IusuallyhavetogotoSurreyforwaterparksandpoolsinthesummermonths.only1WaterparkinNorthdelta.couldbemoreplaygroundstoo.TherearemanycommunitiesinNorthDeltathatdonothaveacommunityplayground.WeareregisteredwithSurreyparksandrecformoreoptionsAccesstoparkswithinwalkingandbikeridingdistanceisgreat.valuethattherearenotonlyplaygroundsbutnaturalplaceslikethebogandwatershedparkVeryfewbabyswingsortoddlerappropriateplaygroundequipmentForchildrendevelopmentLikethebog&watershedWelivebySungod,areclosetotheNorthDeltaReccentreandclosetomanyschoolsandparksLotsofchildren’sprogramsarenotcenteredaroundworkingparentsNotenoughonweekendsWeneedmoreplaygrounds-withlessbasicequipment.Taketheoriginalnewplaygroundatterranovainrichmondasexample-whatalegacy!Northdeltaneedsanicekidspark/waterpark....annievilleisallwehavewithbothTheseplaces(theHub)aresoimportant-ithelpstohavedifferentoptions(indoor/outdoor/differentactivities)NeedmorecommunityplayonFridaysMoreshadedparks-LionsParkislovelynow!moreplaygroundequipmentfor2-4yearoldssandboxesetcIwishthereweremoreoptionsforsmallerkids(toddlers)Notenoughonweekends,particularlyindoorslotsofoptions,indoorandoutdoorsomegoodparks-notalotofcreativeoutdoorspacesinN.Deltalotsofparks!NotalotofindoorplaygroundsWeespeciallyloveCentennialBeach.

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ParksandCulture)Question:Therearelotsofdifferentplacesinmycommunityforchildrentoplay(page2of2)

AgreeMakeolderteensfeelwelcomeNeedtogotoLadnerorSurreyforkidsprogramsTherearefewifanyaccessibleplaygroundsforourchildren.YesbutsomeareexpensiveBowlingalleyandmovietheatre,indoorclimbingfacilitywouldbegreatNeedmorereccentres,waterparks,playgroundswhichincluderockclimbingetc.lovealltheprogramsforallagesoutside!Ihaven'tbeenherelongenoughtoknowIfeelliketherecouldbemoreplacesinthelateafternoon

Question:Mychildhasregularaccesstooutdoorspaceswherehe/shecanexplore,createandinteractwiththeenvironment(page1of2)

needbasketballcourtingoodshapeforhighschoolagedkidsIdon'tfeelsafetakingmysonouttoparksbymyself.IliveinSunstonecommunity.TheSunstoneParkisnotatoddler/childfriendlyplayground.Thedesignfocusestoomuchonartistic/abstractandnotfunctionalityforchildrentoplayon.Childrenwanttowerstoclimbuptogodownslides,swings&seesaws.Notallchildrencanclimbropes.Pleaseredesignaccordingtotheyoungchildrenwholiveinthatarea,astheyaretheoneswhoplayatplaygrounds(ages1-10).Manyparentshavebeencommentingthesamethingsattheplayground.thankyou.Backyard,playgroundDeltaisandhasamazingparks,andnaturetrailsParksparksparksareeverywhere!Weloveit!Iwouldliketoseemoreactivitiesduringschoolbreaks,proddays,andsummersuchasprogramsinclosebyNewWest.AndareasonablecostfortheseprogramsLovethewatershedWelivenearSunshineHillsPark,burnsBogandWatershedWouldbegreattohaveababypark,outdoorswithafoamsurfaceinsteadofbarkorstonesthatbabieswilleat.somewhat-duringwinternotmuchinteractionoutdoorsOurbackyard7someparks.Beach!northdeltaneedsadditionalwaterparksfromplaygroundstoWatershedandeverythinginbetween

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ParksandCulture)Question:Mychildhasregularaccesstooutdoorspaceswherehe/shecanexplore,createandinteractwiththeenvironment(page2of2)

liveintownhousecomplexoffleashdogscantakeawayfromtheexperienceNorthDeltadoesnothavenaturetrailsorwalkwaysweonlyhavethebogwhichisbeautifulbuttoofarforresidentsthatlivebythesurrey/DeltaborderOnlySchoolAgreeChildrenaretooyoungtogotoparksetcontheirownandweliveinacondo.WhentheydoplayoutsideotherownerscomplainDeltanaturereserveistheclosestareaformyfamily...IWouldsaythatnatureexplorationisnotencouragedZeroparklandinmyneighbourhood.Noplaygroundsotherthanschools.WouldbenicetohaveLionsparkupdatedtobeinclusiveliketheparkatCentennialBeachparkIfeeltherearenotenoughoutdoorplaygroundsinLadner.WeliveclosesttotheTsawwassenparknearWinskill,theblacktarpelletsaregross!NotenoughtoddlerswingsinNordelareamoretoddlerparksInwinterorwhenrainydayssuchoutdoorplacesarenotaccessible.Indoorplacesareverypricey-gymnasticsfor2yearoldscosts$5whichistoomuch!

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ParksandCulture)Question:Therearemanycommunity/culturaleventsformyfamilytoparticipatein

mosteventsareheldinSouthDelta.notNorthDeltaSometimeswedon'tgettoknowsometimeswedon'tgettoknowNotmany,justafewTherearemoreactivities/eventsinsouthDeltathaninnorthDelta.IfoundlotsofactivitieswewanttoattendinsouthDeltaonly.UsuallyendupgoingtoSurreyorRichmondThisismoretrueinthesummerwithquiteafewfreeevents.KnowaboutothercultureGurdwarasNeedmoreactivitiesbeyondsouthAsiancultureWehaveonedaythatfocusesonthecommunity.IthinkNorthDeltacouldstepuptheirevents.Ladnerneedstoalmostbeconsideredseparate.WeneedmoreeventsLadnerandtsawwassenmoreso,butnorthdeltahasgottenmuchbetterinthelastfewyears.....there'snotreallyatowncoreinnorthdeltalikeinLadner/tsawwassenbutatthesametimeit'sniceandquietherewithlesscommercialbusinessesSurreyseemstohavemorebutofcoursetheirpopulationfarexceedsDelta'sUnsureNotmanyculturaleventsforkidstolearnonnorthdeltadoesnothavethesamequalityofcommunityeventsthatareavailabletothoselivinginsouthdelta/ladnerLotsofannualeventsforyoungkidsnotalotinDeltaandonlyinthesummerAgreeNorthDeltaneedstohavemoreeventsduringHalloween,FamilyDayandEaster.Notreligious,butmorenon-denominationaleventsthatareliketheonesthatSurreyputsoninHollandParkorLadnerputson.IfeelNorthDeltaismoreresidentialandshouldhavefarmorefamilyfriendlybigoutdoorconcert/bbq's.WeonlyhaveLuminaryFestival,FamilyDaysandKidsKrit.Weneedoneortwomoreduringwinter/spring.LikeaChildren’sfestivalorsomething.NotinnorthdeltaLookingformoreMandarinprograms,althoughIrecognizethatprogramscatertothedominantethnicity.WouldlovetoseeawinterfarmersmarketWetakeadvantageasmuchaspossibleCouldbemoreandalsomoreadvertisingofupcomingcommunityeventsIdon'tknowofanysituationswherethisistrueifyoulook

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ParksandCulture)Question:Mycommunityinvolveschildrenandyouthinmakingdecisionsthataffectthewholecommunity

Idonothaveenoughinformationtoanswerthisaccurately.ReallydonotknowIhavenoideaIdon'tknowIcan'tsaythatIhaveseenthiswiththeyoungeragesofmykids.ChildrenyoungMy6yearoldsonhasneverbeeninvolvedindecisionmakingforthecommunityIamjustlearningwherethisinformationallisNottoosureonthisonen/amychildisstillababyIhavenotseenorheardaboutanyyouthforums.Idon'thavethisknowledge.Notsuredon'tknowdon'tknownottoomuchexperiencewiththatyetnotsureweneedtorezonesomeoftheneighbourhoodstopermitmoreaffordablehousing.NorthDeltadoesnothaveenoughaffordablehousingforfamilies.UnsureofhowmuchThissurveyisstatementofthatfactbutitisthefirstsuchIhaveseen.neverbeeninvolvedwithdecisionmakingI'mnotsurehowkidsareinvolvedasI'veneverexperiencedanythingthatinvolvedmykidsbutIassumethistobetrue,..?AgreeNorthDeltahastonsofplaygroundsforkidsunder10,butweneedsomethingforpreteens10-13.Likeaairpark,climbingcentre,activitycentredwarehouseforteamandbirthdayevents.Otherthanarec.centre.ThisprocessisnotobvioustomeI'veneverheardofanykidsoryouthhelpingmakedecisions.SoundslikeitwouldbeagoodideaUnsurenotsureunknownnottoosuredon'tknow

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Recreation)

Question:Howavailablearerecreationprogramsforchildren?

HaveregisteredforlotsonlytohavethemcancelartsandcraftsprogramsarenotfreeWelooktoSurreytomeetourneedsMydaughteris8monthsandtooyoungformanyactivitiesthereiswaymoreofferedinsouthdeltathannorthNotverymanyoptionsforkidsage3&4WeloveNorthDeltaFamilyPlace(BoysandGirlsClub)ChildisyoungButoftenprogramIwantisinLadnerorTsawwassenAgainthisdealswithtiming.Itsgreatthattherearestayathomemoms,butwhatabouttheworkingones?Iwishourschoolhadabustotakemysontoaprogramatthereccenters,andthenIcouldpickhimupthere.IcanneveruseafterschoolprogramsasIamatworkuntil5pmtheyareavailablebutcostsaremanytimestoohigh,especiallywithtwochildrenlotsofopportunity.Terribleadvertising.Lotsofcancellations.Deltaadvertiseshow"great"theyareprogrammingbutcancelmanyduetolackofinterestduetolittleharderaskidsgetolderEspeciallyforagesoflessthan4.Icouldonlytakemysonforswimminguntilnow.FewinLadner.MostareinNorthDeltaandit'stoofaraway.I'drathergotoRichmond.Weneedmorecommunitycentreprograms/classesinLadner.Limitedoffersfora2yearold.WhenIwasworkingitwashardtoaccessactivitiesfortoddlers-allwereofferedonweekdays,mid-day.Sungodrecreationcenterneedsupdating.Thelibrariesneedupdating&betterchildrenprograms.Thelibrarieslackoptionsforchildrenactivities.Mothergooseprograminnorthdeltaisheldataverydingybuilding.notalotforthelittleguysThetimesarecrazy.Aworkingpersoncannotgettheirkidstothese.therearemanybutdonotworkwithaparentsworkingscheduleAgain,HarrisBarnhasawesomekidsactivities,betterthanNorthDelta'soptions...butit’sfurtherandthetimesdon'tworkforusasbothparentswork.Superfrustrating!Whydoesn'tNorthDeltahavesomethinglikeHarrisBarn?Fortoddlersnotatonofdropinoptions.Lotsofregisteredprogramsgetcancelledwhichmeanseithertooexpensiveornooneknowsaboutthem

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Question:Howavailableareparentparticipationprogramsforchildrenandfamilies?

Havereallyenjoyedtheparentparticipationactivities.DuetoagegroupofmychildrenIdon'tknowIattendstrongstartandI'msatisfiedwiththatGotoStrongstartMostlyinthemorning,notinafternoonsalwaysduringthedays.Withtheexceptionoftheopengymfortikesatsungodontheweekend.Howeveritdoesnotcatertoa6yearold,hencewhywehavebeendrivingouttotheYMCAonSaturdaynightsforopengymnotmanyinafternoonandweekendNothinginsunshinehillsParticularlyforparentswitholderkids.ItwouldbenicetohaveactivitieswecoulddotogetherwenttoaPPPpreschoolinSunshineHillsandoftenusedRoamingRascalsatSungodwhensonwaslittleInmyareaIdon'tuseparentparticipationprograms.don'tknowNeedmoreonweekendssomegetcancelledduetolowregistrationIhaveneverbeenabletofindonewhereIcangowithmyolderchildren(7and11).I'dlovetodosomeartorsportwiththemratherthanbeanon-looker.Mostprogramsareontheweekday.Ineeddropinprogramsonsat&sunmorningsJustmovedheredon'treallyknowItryreallyhardtolookforprogramsforunder2duringmyolderchild'spreschooltime(musicclass,dance,gymnasticsetc)butnoneofferedataconvenienttimeNotreallysureIlovethelibrary,exerciseclassattherec.centrewithchildcareattached,swimmingpool,roamingrascals,drop-inart,etcISAonly1availablemostlyinmorningprogramsandlocation

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Recreation)Question:Howmanyopportunitieshasyourchildhadtotryteamorindividualsports?(page1of2)

Under1yearoldtooyoungWehavenotstartedorganizedsports.TooyoungTooyoungatthistimeTimestooearlyforourschedulestillpreschoolagedTooyoungCan'tafforditnotrelevant.he's1yearoldThroughschoolprogramStillalittleyoungwechosenottoputouroldersoninorganizedsportsuntilhewasolderwecannotaffordatthistimeHe'sonly3yrsStillyoungoneyearold-challengerbaseballandpreviouslytoVancouverforSoccerDogs,specialtyskating,heisnotveryinterestedinthemn/atooyoungNeedmoregroupsforyoungerchildren.tooyoungtotrysportsMykidsare2and4yearsold.Timeconstraintafactortoo.Lackoftimepreventsmoresportsactivities,also,childcareisneededforafterschool.Itwouldbegoodifactivitieswereofferedatschoolsforafter-schoolprogramscostprohibitiveagainparentalscheduledictatesHeisstillyoung,butDeltasportsseemstohavemanyoptions1stchildisinsoccerIdon’thavetimeforthesecondonesheis4wehadherinonesetofswimmingandI'mtryingtofigureoutthetimetotrygymnasticsIdon’tthinkitwillhappenMostaretooexpensiveSoccer,karate,dance.Mychildis8monthsonlyWehadtosignourdaughteroutforfemalehockeyinRichmondduetolackofinterestandsupportforfemalehockeyinthecommunity

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Recreation)Question:Howmanyopportunitieshasyourchildhadtotryteamorindividualsports?(page2of2)

NotindeltaCostlyN/aTooyoungstillSwimmingonly.GymnasticsregisteredIt'sacostthingAgesN/Anotapplicablemychildis6monthsoldbaseball,soccerwehaven'tpursuedthisasafamilyTheyarealittleyoung,willdosointhefuturesoccer-didn'tlike;swimmingandwillplaybaseballtooyoungnotoldenough3.5yearsold

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Question:Isyourchildabletoparticipateinthesportsthatyouwouldlikehim/herto?(page1of2)

butnotinDelta-wehavetogotoRichmondforsynchronizedswimmingInthesportthattheywantto,notwhatIwantthemtotooyoungNotsureyetTooyoungVerylimitedoptionsinNorthdeltalotsinsouthdeltaTooyoungatthistimeTimeisthebiggestissueIwouldlikehimtotryrowingandfencing.notrelevantNofencingorvolleyballavailinNorthDeltaSonisonly22monthsTimesdonotworkforusheneedsprogramsthataregearedtoalowerlevelofdevelopmentdoesn'twanttoanymoren/a18thonthewaitlistforrec.programClassesnotofferedattimesthatworkforus,asfarasIknow.I’dlikehimtotryicehockeybutitistooexpensiveWouldlovedancefor3-4yearoldsonsayaMondaymorningAgainitcomesdowntopricesometimeconflictsSchedulingisimpossibleforourfamilywhenthingsstartsoearly.swimmingclassesatSungodaretooexpensiveforlowincomepplNogoodbasketballprogramsN/aNowyes,butcomefallthecostatthenextlevelistooexpensive.Ihaveachildwithchronickidneydiseaseandtherearenotmanysportshecanplay.RingetteNotall-havetolimittoonechildatatimefortimeandfinancialreasons.costshe's2...notreallyintosportsyetprogramsoutsideofschoolallstartbefore6:30pmduringtheweek,andIcan'tgetmysontoanyofthembeforethattimeasIamworkingandcommuting.


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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Recreation)Question:Isyourchildabletoparticipateinthesportsthatyouwouldlikehim/herto?(page2of2)

Onlyhavelimitedtime.WeworkfulltimeSwimmingandtriathlonaremostimportant&runningtooyoungsomeistooexpensivenotoldenough3.5yearsoldnotyetnotapplicablemychildis6monthsoldbaseball,soccerBabyN/Aourkidsarestillquiteyoung

Question:Whatreasonsifany,preventyoufromaccessingrecreationprogramsforyourchildren?(continuedonnextpage)

Answersabovearerelevantforswimminglessons.MoreweekendoptionswouldbegreatforworkingmomsanddadsWehavetoselectwhatwedoandprogrammingintotoomanyactivitiesisnotwise.Weenjoythosewedoattend-swimming,skating,danceanddropinprograms.Onlysomanydaysinaweek.weaccesstheprogramswe'reinterestedinWealwaysinvolvetheprogramWeliveinNorthDeltaandmanyprogramsmykidsareinterestedareofferedinSouthDeltaonly.ParentsworkingduringtheweekNotenoughforageManyprogramsaretwiceawkandI'monlyavailonceawkIworkuntil5pm,Icannotgethomeuntil6pmtotakemychildanywhereN/AWeusetherecreationprogramsfrequently.Ithinkthattheyaregreatvalueforthemoney.MostareinNorthDelta,fewchildren'sclassesinLadner.IuserecprogramsoftenNotenoughonweekendsagain,grandmothertakeschildren,parentsbusyReccentrestaffneedtodomoreoutreachandexplainwhatisrecreationprogramsandhavethistranslatedtopeoplewhodon’tspeakEnglish

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Recreation)Question:Whatreasonsifany,preventyoufromaccessingrecreationprogramsforyourchildren?(page2of2)

youneedtostartprogramslaterforworkingparents,wecan'tgettoanyactivitieswithchildrenbefore6:30pmduringtheweek.Inadditiontothecommentabove(asinprogramsstartingat4p...howcanaworkingparentgettheirkidsthere?)Iwilloftenhaveonekidinoneprogramandtheotherkid'sprogramconflictssoitisachoicebetweenoneortheother.thereisanageseparationbetween8and13AmtoobusyAlotofgoodprogramsarerightafterschoolorattimesthatdon'tworkoratagelevelsthatbothmykidscan'taccessatonceastheyare18monthsapart.Idon'twanttodrivearoundmorethanIalreadydo.Wishtherewasun-parentedlessonsfor2yearoldsUseasneededWeusethemNeedtohavebetterinstructorswhoaremoreorganizedItwouldbeniceiftherewereprogramsofferedthattheparentsandkidscanlearntogethersuchasskatingclassesAffordableifonceinawhilegymnasticsisquiteexpensiveforourfamily,swimminglessonsareveryreasonablen/aItistoofarfrommyhomeforanon-driveparent.HopewewillhavearecreationcentreneartotheSunshineHillsareaTheyquitefrequentlygetcancelledbecauseoflowenrolment

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Recreation)Question:Whatreasonsifany,preventyoufromaccessingparentparticipationprograms?

Itisnotclearlyoutlinedinoneplacetheoptionsavailablebycommunity.preschooldropinprogramsseemtorunafterlunchwhichispremiumnaptimeforour2yearoldHaveneverhadanissuealthoughitwouldbeniceifthereweredropinactivitiesforparentandtoddlersintheafternoon.Everythingseemstobeinthemorningsanditwouldbenicetogetoutaftertheafternoonnap.NotmuchoptionsontheweekendMysonisnow9andtoooldforparentparticipationprogramsIworkfulltimeandcommutefromVancouver,MostofthesethatIhavenoticedseemtostartat3:00orearlierduringtheday.mykidsareoldernow-notneededveryfewoptionsforboys12itseemsmanyparentparticipationprogramareforstay-homeparentsthatjustdoesn'tworkwithourregularworkhours.itshardIdon’tdrive,weareonanextremelytightbudgetandIneedprogramsforolderandyoungeraltogethertoofartowalkThingsstartbefore6pm.Iworkfulltime,andcannotgettherebefore6pmiegymnastics-Iphysicallycan'tbehishelper,notmanyavailthatIknowofIthinkitisridiculousthattheroamingrascalsinSouthDeltawillnotpermitparentstohavecoffeeinsealedvacuummugs.Onlowincome.Acouplehoursafter5pmto8pmwouldbegreatforworkingparentstospendplaytimewiththeirkids.IworkparttimeI'participate'allday-whenusingprograms,Iwantabreak.Satisfiedwithwhatwehavetried.noproblemsgrandmotherparticipates,parentsfinditdifficultforpreschoolagedprogramsmanyparenttotprogramsareduringthedaymanyoftheparentsworknoeveningprogramsorweekendoptiontherearebutverylesstimesthatstartbefore6:30pmweekdaysdonotworkforparentsthatwork.IgotoparentparticipationprogramsIhaveneverevenheardofonethatappliestomeandmyfamily.Weusethem-ballet,gymnastics,swimmingWehaveenjoyedtheprogramswehavetriedbutwouldliketoseeun-parentedswimminglessonsofferedto2yearoldchildrenlikeothercommunitiesIusedthemwhenmychildrenwereyounger.Especiallythelibrarystorytimesnone,Ihavelikedallmorelikelazy

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(Play)

Question:Inanaveragedayhowmuchtimedoesyourchildspendplayingor(forolderchildren)doingunstructuredactivitiesforhis/herownenjoyment?

Weekdays,weekendsover4hourswehomeschoolMoreontheweekendDependsontheday.WeekendsthereismoreunstructuredtimeavailableAlldaylong!Olderchildinschool-1to2hoursperdayofplay.Youngerchildathomemostofday-2to4hoursofplay.Dependsontheday.2to4hoursduringtheweekand4hoursplusontheweekendsPreschooler,about4hours,grade1childlessMoreontheweekend.Lotsofart,dollsandmakebelieve.IplaywithmychildasmywayofhelpinghimIdolotsofnon-directivechild-centredplay.IamachildpsychotherapistandIvalueunstructuredplayalot

Question:Howimportantdoyouconsiderplayunstructuredactivitiesforyourchild?

TVisverylimitedtheyneedtolookafterthemselvesandnottobeentertainedallthetimeUnstructuredplayallowsforfreeimaginationtotakeplace.However,boundariesdoapplytoprovidesafety.

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ArtisticActivities)

Danceatthereccentreandplaydough,drawingandpaintingathomeInSurreyTooyoungformanyoftheseactivitiesthemajorityseemtobeofferedinTsawwassenonlyAtStrongStartandhomeLotsofdrawingandcraftingatLotsathome,andheistakingahiphopclassthatwewereonawaitlisttogetin.FulltimedaycareIwoulddoitmorebutthetimesdonotworkUnabletogetintobabyandmeartduetolownumberofregistrationThereareoptions?MusicmostlynotasmuchashegetsolderHeisjust10monthssoonceaweekisperfect.Mostlyathomeordaycare.athomemychildis8monthsoldAthomedaughteronly10monthsolddaughteronly10monthsoldInhomeandschoolHardtogetoutofmyresidentialareaWe?athome.Butitisbecausemydaughterisonly2.Willdomoreoncesheisolder.mostlyathome

Question:Howoftendoesyourchildparticipateinartisticandcreativeactivities?

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AppendixI:ParentSurveyComments(ArtisticActivities)

Question:Howimportantdoyouconsiderartisticandcreativeactivities?

notimetodothisthatiswhyweneedtopartnerwithstudiosandteachersandprovidemoreschoolbasedcommunityprogramsforchildren’sattheirschoolorpreschooltohelpparentsnotfeelguiltythattheyworkandcan’ttaketheirchildrentotheactivitiesWouldlovesomemusicoptionsinagoodtimeslot10amTues/ThursdayinLadnerorTsawwassenIt'shelpfulforgrowupandknowledgeWeareaverymusicalfamilyIwouldliketogetmykidinvolvedmoreChildrenshouldhavebalancedbraindevelopmentdevelopstheirself-confidence,creativethinkingthathelpstoresolvemanyproblemsThat'swhatmychildrenareinterestedinOpengymismuchmoreimportant,withlotsofphysicalactivitiesfinemotordifficultiesduetolowmuscletonecausemysontonotbeinterested,itisworkforhim,notfunWouldloveanartinfusedelementaryschoolinnorthdeltaAbalanceofactivitiesisbest.Whateverthechildrenareinterestedin.Iwishitdidn'tcostsomuch

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Question:Whatisyourfavouritethingaboutwhereyoulive?

RidingmybikeandswimmingatSungodRecCentre(5yearold)Closetoswimming,playground,androamingrascalsgym(3yearold)IsthatIcanplaysoccerwithmyfriends(5yearold)Playingwithbrotherandiceskating(3yearold)IliveinCanada,goingswimming(4yearold)ClosedistancetoSungodandNorthDeltaRec.Centre(5yearold)Playatplayground(5yearold)Lotsofparkstoplayatduringthesummer(2yearold)Playground,school(5yearold)Alltheparksareclosetogetheralongwithschoolsbeingclosetojustabouteverywhere(3yearold)Parks(3yearold)Park(4yearold)Goodrecreation(3yearold)

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APPENDIXII:3-5yearoldInterview:

Question:Ifyoucouldchangeonethingaboutyourhome,whatwoulditbe?

TherainsoIcouldgooutsidemore(3yearold)MoreparksandmoreDisneyinfinitytoys(3yearold)Moreparksnearbyandindoorplaygroundequipmentforthewinter(4yearold)

Question:Otherthanhome,wheredoyouliketoeat?Park(picnic)(5yearold)Question:Whatdoyoulikeabouteatingthere?Watermelononasunnyday(5yearold)

Question:Fromyourhouse,wherecanyouandyourfamilywalk?(continuedonnextpage)

Toneighbourhoodparkandlocalschools.88andScottcorridor.(5yearold)Bank,playgrounds,library,schools,shoppingmall,restaurants,doctor,firestation,swimming,tkd.(3yearold)Library,school,swimming,tkd,firehall,restaurants,friendshouses(5yearold)Playgroundwhentheschoolisclosed(4yearold)

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Sungod,naturereserve,library(longwalk)(3yearold)grandmaandgrandpa's,soccer,preschool,thebrownpark(4yearold)Wecanwalktotheschoolplayground,aroundtheneighbourhood(5yearold)ToSungodandMackielibrary,andtotlot(3yearold)Park(5yearold)Coreydriveparkofcougarcanyonpark(4yearold)Tomemorialpark(4yearold)School,playground,stores.(5yearold)Totheparkupthestreet(5yearold)Park,school(5yearold)Toaparktoplay,butwedon’thavesidewalkssowehavetobecareful(5yearold)Friend’shouse,Sungod(4yearold)Tothepark,topreschool,toSafeway(3yearold)LesleyPark.HawthornePark(4yearold)Toanearbypark(4yearold)Tothepark.Cousin'shouse.Neighbour'shouse.(3yearold)Totheschool,park,myfriend'shouse.(4yearold)tothe7-11,thepark,thebusstopwithDaddy(5yearold)toparks,school,townshoppingmall(2yearold)Aroundtheblock,theschoolpark,thepool.(5yearold)School,highschool,parks,downtown(4yearold)Chapters,park(5yearold)Playground,Groceries(5yearold)wecanwalktothebeach,schoolandWhiteSpot(5yearold)Mcdonalds,thelibrary,parks,movietheatre,themalls(4yearold)schools,park,shopping(5yearold)park,school(3yearold)park(4yearold)toacandystore,7-11,playground(3yearold)Park(3yearold)Bogandpoolsandschoolandwaterpark(3yearold)Tothepark(5yearold)



Question:Fromyourhouse,wherecanyouandyourfamilywalk?(continued)

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Question:Wheredoyoufeelsafe?



Question:Whocaresforyou?GrandmaandGrandpaQuestion:What’syourfavouritethingaboutbeingwith/atprevious?GrandpalikestoplayandGrandmaandGrandpatakemetoSungodtoswimandroamingrascals'gym(3yearold)

Library,danceclass,church,Sungod-swimmingandroamingrascals,daycare(3yearold)Atswimminglessons,atthelibrary,playingwithmyMom,atStrongStart.(5yearold)Athome,atdaycare,thepark.(4yearold)Swimmingpool(4yearold)

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Parks,Recreation,CultureorSportQuestion


Question:WheredoyouliketoPlay? Question:Whatdoyouplayoutside p.1/2Sunburypark,roamingrascals,familyplace,CoreyparkandparkatendofDavisstreet.Plusnatureresearch,Grayelementary,Chalmersandlibrary Running,climbing,swinging,pretendplay. (3yearold)

theplayground godownslideandgoonswing (3yearold)

atmcdonalds house,soccer (4yearold)Atthepark,swimmingpoolandridingmybike.Ireallylikeplayingdollswithmysister<3

Iplaysoccer,Iridemybike,Iplaytagwithmysisterandneighbourhoodfriends.AlsoHidenSeekwithmymom (5yearold)

InGrandpa'sbackyard,thesandboxandSungodgymyes-lots

Running,sandbox,makingbubblestochase,kickingsoccerball (3yearold)

schoolplayground Bi-cycle,swings (5yearold)

park slideandsonon (5yearold)

Inmyroom Ball (4yearold)

School Soccer (5yearold)

Home Playground (5yearold)

atthepark,ontheschoolyard tag (5yearold)

Inmybackyardorswimming Hockey (5yearold)

inmybasement,attheparkontheswings,orimaginarygameslikeMinecraftorPokemon (5yearold)

Inthetoyroom Backyard/playhouse (4yearold)Inmybedroom.Outside,sundeck.SunburyPark. Inmysandbox.Ridemybikeandscooter. (3yearold)

AttheHub,atthepark,athome.Bicycles,workinginthegarden,tagatthepark. (3yearold)

AnyparkRidingscooterPlayingtag (4yearold)

Gymnastics.Hub.StrongStart.theWell.Theparks Thepark.Mybackyard.TheSkatepark (4yearold)

TheHub,StrongStart,thepark. (3yearold)

Thepark.Myhouse. Hockey,inthebushes.inthesand (3yearold)

Inthebackyard.Atthepark. Ontheculdesac,hockey (4yearold)

Inmyyardormyplayroom.TheparkInsand,climbing,babies,littleponies,restaurant (5yearold)

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Question:WheredoyouliketoPlay? Question:Whatdoyouplayoutside p.2/2Outside-parks.Hubplaygroup,Grandpa'sfarm Sandbox,trucks,myminitruck (2yearold)

inthepark Iliketoridemybike (5yearold)

Backyard,trampoline,parkTag,playcentre,trampoline,catch,hockey (4yearold)

Park Tag (5yearold)

AtDiefenbakerpark Iplaywiththeslide,thetunnel,thatisall (5yearold)

Inthepark Tag,Hideandseek (5yearold)

at__________'shouse playontheslides (5yearold)

Wadepark,Playplaceandourcomplexplaygroundslide,swing,sand,running (4yearold)

Outsidesoccer,andmostlyjustrunningaroundorplayingonaplayground. (3yearold)

park slidesbikeride (3yearold)

park soccer (4yearold)

park. soccer (4yearold)

park soccer (5yearold)

Athouseandoutsideatthepark Bikes, (5yearold)

Playground/home/outside/Gramma'sdaycare Fetchaballdoggie (3yearold)HouseIalsoliketoplayinthebathtub Poolpartyontheporchwithmystuff (4yearold)

Daycare GhostbustersandSuperheroes (5yearold)

Park (3yearold)

Playgroundandbackyard Ontheslidesandsandbox (3yearold)

InsideIplaywithtoys. Idon'tplayoutside (5yearold)

Sungod Soccer (5yearold)

School,library,swimming,friends

Trampoline,swingset,baseball,hiking,ourchickensandbunnies,playground,bikeride,walk (3yearold)

Playground,tkd,swimming,basketball,roamingrascles,bmx,friendshouses,library

Hockey,trampoline,swingset,playground,bikeriding,ourchickensandbunnies,tag,hideandseek (5yearold)

School,anotherplaygroundSwingandslide,OnetimeIalmostfelldown,itwasslippery (4yearold)

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Wheredoyouusethesethings?(pictureofartmaterials)

Whatdoyoulikeaboutart?Page 1/2

Daycareandhome Fun (3yearold)

schoolandathome creatingnewthings,andcolourfulthings (3yearold)

atthetable! whenyoupaint (4yearold)

AthomeandatschoolIlikepaintingbutterflies,andbeingcreativewithmysister. (5yearold)

Athomewithdaddy Colours (3yearold)

Atstrongstartprogram creatingnewpictures (5yearold)

homeandschool Ballet (5yearold)

Preschool Printingmyname (4yearold)

Homeschoolanddaycare Itlookscoolafteryou'redone (5yearold)

Schoolandhome IcanmakeanythingthatIlike. (5yearold)

school,home,4Cats Icanusemyimagination (5yearold)

Atmydeskandatschool Colouring (5yearold)

athomeatschoolandbeforeandaftercare Icanmakeanything (5yearold)

Atmydesk Becauseucanpaint (4yearold)

Grandma's.Margie's.Athome. BecauseIjustusuallydothem. (3yearold)

InthehouseandattheHub. Iliketodraw,paintandplaywithplaydoh. (3yearold)

Athome.Atpreschool Stickers (4yearold)

Myhouse.StrongStart.TheHub.Pre-school. Painting.Colours. (4yearold)

Iusethemforcolouringanpictures. Iliketocreate(thefreedom) (3yearold)

Daycare.Athome Makingcolours. (3yearold)

Atdaycare.Ataparty. Imakepicturesmymommylikes. (4yearold)Atschool.WithGrandpawhenhecomesover.Atdaycare. Imakethingsforthefridge. (5yearold)CrafttableattheHub,PainttableattheHuboroutside It'sfun (2yearold)

AtatableforartsandcraftsBecauseIcanmakedifferentshapesoutofthingsandIcanmixthingstogether. (5yearold)

crafttime makingnewthings (4yearold)

Movie AllthecoolpicturesImake. (5yearold)

Inmyhouse,school,aftercare,GirlGuides ThatIcanpaintwithit,makepaintings,etc. (5yearold)

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Wheredoyouusethesethings?(pictureofartmaterials)

Whatdoyoulikeaboutart?page2/2

SchoolHomeDaycareGranny's Igettocolour (5yearold)

atschool painting (5yearold)

StrongStart,school,home,atgrandpa's Icanmakecolourfulpaintings (4yearold)

Atpreschool,homeorthegrandparentshouse Itiscalming (3yearold)

strongstart colors (3yearold)

strongstart Ilikecuttingpaperswithscissors (4yearold)

paint. colour (4yearold)

strongstart colors (5yearold)

Schoolandpreschool Colouring (5yearold)

Home,daycare,andpreschool DoingitwithH....atPreschool (3yearold)

athomeandatdaycare PaintingpicturesofMommy (4yearold)OnPaperOnPaperWithPaintOnpaperforcutting everything (5yearold)

Coloursandpictures (3yearold)

Whenwe'reworkingatschool Toplay (5yearold)

athomedoingcrafts Everything (5yearold)

School,home,friends,grandmas,library Cutting,colouring (3yearold)

School,home,library,grandpashouse Colouring,painting,origami,playdough (5yearold)Athome.Idon’tusescissorsbecausescissorsarenotforkids.

IhavetodrawABC's.IlikedrawingABC'sthenIcangotokindergarten. (4yearold)

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Question:Whatisthebestpartaboutwhereyoulive?

Ihavelotsofneighbours.Playinghockeyonthestreet.(6yearold)Iplayhockeywithmyfriends.Igotodaycare.(9yearold)

Thatit'ssafeandthatIhaveaparkinmybackyard.Alsolivingneartheoceanisawesomebecauseitonlytakeslike10minutesorlesstowalkthereandsearchingforsnakesandotheranimalsisalwaysfun.ButIhaveonecomplaintitsthatthereisadrughangoutareaatthebackofmyoldschooltheschooliscalledBeachGrovetheareatheteenagershangoutinisinthebackforestandIdon'twantanykidssteppingonneedlesorfallingonthem.(10yearold)

WeliverightdownbythebeachsoIcanplayattheplaygroundeveryday.(9yearold)

APPENDIXIII:6-12yearoldQuestionnaire:CommentsWhereParks,RecreationorCultureMentioned

Question:Whatwouldyouliketochangeaboutyourhouse?

WelltheparkInthebackisawesome,butmeandmymomdadandsistereveryyearputupswingsintheparkbutweonlygettoplayonthemforawhilebecausethecityalwaystakesthemdownsoifyoucouldstoptakingthemdownthatwouldbenicebecauseweLIKEplayingonthemandsodotheotherkidsthatcomeintothepark.(10yearold)

Question:Whatdoyouenjoyaboutbeingwiththeotherpeoplethatlookafteryou?

Playinggames,goingtothepark,andplayinghide&goseek(6yearold)GoingtotheparkwithGrandma.Playingoutsideatdaycare.(6yearold)

Question:Wheredoyoufeelsafe?

Myhouse,atschool,Recreationalcentres(12yearold)School.Home.Skating.Daycare(9yearold)

Question:Doyouhaveanyideasyouwanttosharenow?

Iwishtherewasmoreplacesforkidsinelementaryschooltogoandhangoutandhavefun.IwenttotheboysandgirlsclubafewtimesbutIdidnotfeelsafetherebecausetherewasbullies(11yearold)Iwantthecitytoputsecretplacesintoplaygrounds.Iwantthecitytoputaplaygroundintheparkoffourbackyard.(WildwoodCres)(7yearold)IwanttohaveabigparklikeTeranovaclosetomyhouse(7yearold)

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APPENDIXIII:6-12yearoldQuestionnaire:

Question:Wheredoyouliketoplay?

Yard,forest,playgrounds,splashdown (8yearsold)

schoolIguess (12yearsold)

Myhouse (10yearsold)

Thepark.Athome.School.Daycare.Dance (7yearsold)

homeandfriendshouse (10yearsold)Atschool,Grandma&grandpa'shouse,Athomeonthetrampoline,ridingbikesonthesidewalkPlayground&Annievillewaterpark (8yearsold)

Iliketoplayoutsideandattheplayground. (8yearsold)

Inthebackyard,outside (6yearsold)

Soccerfieldandparkplayground (10yearsold)

Winskill (9yearsold)

Atmyfriend'shouse,___________'sor____________'s.Atdaycare. (6yearsold)

Parks,bowling,frontofmyhouse. (6yearsold)

Parks.Thebeach.Schoolplayground.WestviewParkatthebigtree. (9yearsold)

Outsideonplaygrounds. (8yearsold)

Downstairs,bedroom,playground,backyard,friend'shouse. (6yearsold)

Grassyfield(bymyhouse). (8yearsold)

Atschoolparkthat'stheonlyplace (7yearsold)

usuallyinmyhouse,oratschoolintheplayground (6yearsold)

MyfavouriteparksareCentennial,BoundaryBayandmyschoolpark (8yearsold)

Schoolplayground (11yearsold)

School.Backyard/park.Goingswimmingusingthefreepass. (10yearsold)

Inmybackyard (10yearsold)

Atmyfriend'shouse (10yearsold)WeliketoplayatImperialpark,andtheplaygroundatCentennialbeach.AndmyschoolplaygroundsandsometimesBeachGrove. (7yearsold)

Park,swimmingpool (10yearsold)

ParkandIenjoyplaywithkidsallkindsoffungame (10yearsold)

attheplayground (9yearsold)

Aroundtown,parks,myschoolplayground,myroom,mybackyard,baseballfields. (12yearsold)

Playground,swimming,backyardatdad'shouse,tkd,friendshouses,grandmashouse (8yearsold)

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Question:Whatareyourfavouritesports?

Yoga (8yearold)

ilikeeverything (12yearold

Soccer,Volleyball (10yearold)

Dancing (7yearold)

basketball,soccer (10yearold)

Swimming,skating,skiing (7yearold)

Iceskating,swimming,soccer,baseball (8yearold)

Soccer (6yearold)

Soccerandswimming (10yearold)

Soccer (9yearold)

Swimming.Soccer. (6yearold)

Hockey.Lacrosse.Skating. (6yearold)

Hockey.Karate. (9yearold)

Dancing.Swimming. (6yearold)

Soccer,swimming,tennis,basketball,gymnasticsandbaseball. (6yearold)

Gymnasticsandrockclimbing (8yearold)

Tag (7yearold)

swimming,martialarts,soccer (6yearold)

Skating,swimming,basketball,soccer,dancing,tennis,badminton,etc.(8yearold)

Basketballandswimming (11yearold)

Soccerandvolleyballandbasketball (10yearold)

KarateandSwimming (10yearold)

Soccer,softball,volleyball (10yearold)

Soccer.Skating. (7yearold)

Pilates (10yearold)

Crickettennis (10yearold

Gymnastics,dance,baseball,basketball,cheerleading (9yearold)

Danceandsoftball. (12yearold)

Soccer,swimming (8yearold)

APPENDIXIII:6-12yearoldQuestionnaire:Parks,Recreation,CultureorSportQuestion

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Question:Arethereanysportsorteamsyouwouldliketoparticipateinbutcan’t?

Yoga,tennis,golf (8yearold)Idon'treallylikebeingonteamsbecauseidon'treallylikeplayinginfrontofotherpeoplebecauseihaveabighugefearoffailure (12yearold)

Nope (7yearold)Fencingandarchery=)butthat’sbecausethesesportsaretoofarfromourhouse. (10yearold)

Figureskating (7yearold)

iceskating (8yearold)

Soccer (6yearold)

Badmintonsincenoteachers (10yearold)

Mycousin'steam. (6yearold)

No (6yearold)

No (9yearold)

Gymnastics.Iamdonegymnastics. (6yearold)

Yes,baseball,basketball. (6yearold)

no (8yearold)

Yesbasketball (7yearold)martialartsdancing (6yearold)

Dance (8yearold)Jazzbutmomsaysit'stooexpensive,IswimalotbecauseIhaveafreepassforthepoolbecauseIamingradesix (11yearold)

IwanttobeonapaintballteambutIcan'tandarchery. (10yearold)

Figureskatingandsynchronizedswimminganddiving (10yearold)

Soccer,softball,volleyball (10yearold)

Horsebackriding. (7yearold)

Yes (10yearold)

no (9yearold)

NotreallyIalreadyenjoywhatIdoforsports. (12yearold)

Soccer (8yearold)


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Whattypesofartorcraftsdoyouenjoy? Questionwherecanyoubecreative?

Clay,pottery,painting,ceramics,pastels,watercolours,crayon,sewing,fashion Athome,artclasses (8yearsold)

everythingitotallyLOVEartEverywhereofcourse!Creativityhasnolimits (12yearsold)

FreeDrawing,Painting Inschool (10yearsold)

Valentinesdaycrafts Schoolanddaycare (7yearsold)

drawing, Home (10yearsold)

Robinart-painting,sculpting,Drawing School,artclassAthomeincraftroom (8yearsold)

painting athome (8yearsold)

Rainbowloom Athomeinthecraftroom (6yearsold)

Painting Schoolandathome (10yearsold)

None (9yearsold)Makefairiesandmermaidsfrompaperandpipecleaners.Painting.Colouring. Daycare.School.WithGrandma. (6yearsold)

Colouring Daycare. (6yearsold)

Iliketodraw,paint,createthings.AthomewithMommy.Atdaycarewemakelotsofthings. (9yearsold)

Painting School.Daycare. (8yearsold)

Drawing,painting,colouring,stickering. School,home,Grandma's,Firehall. (6yearsold)

Idon'tenjoyartsandcraftsEverywhere-exceptloudplaces.Iplayfantasy(imaginativeplay). (8yearsold)

Painting Athome (7yearsold)

drawing,painting,singinganddancing athome,at4cats, (6yearsold)

Makingpainting,coloring,origami Dance,home,schoolandGirlGuides (8yearsold)

Ilikedrawingandmakingjewellery Athome (11yearsold)

Notmuchatallotherthanlego Lego (10yearsold)

Origami

Outsidewithmudandinsidewithapencil,asharpener,aneraserandtonsofpaper (10yearsold)

Painting Anywhere (10yearsold)Iliketomakethingswithclay.AndIalsoliketomakecookies. InthefieldsoIcanseebeautifulstuff. (7yearsold)

Pottery Library (10yearsold)

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Whattypesofartorcraftsdoyouenjoy? Questionwherecanyoubecreative?

Ilikeknitting Kids (10yearsold)

origami,andknitting anywhere (9yearsold)ilovemakingpicturecollages,andiliketodrawstickmanbattles.

Anywhereisacreativethinkingareathinkbeingcreativecanbeanywhere. (12yearsold)

Crosswords,wordfinds,playdough,stickerbooks,beads,allsortsofthingsmystepmomdoeswithus School,home,grandpashouse (8yearsold)

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AppendixIV:NeighbourhoodandAgeBreakdown

WhilewecanbereasonablyconfidentintheaccuracyoftheDeltawideresults(+/-4.33%at95%confidencelevel),thesub-populationresultsforneighbourhoodsorchildren’sagehavemuchlargerconfidenceintervals.Thefollowingtablesincludeconfidenceintervalscalculatedforthemostpositiveresponse.Ifasub-population’spercentageiswithintheconfidenceintervalforthetotalresulta”w”isrecorded.Ifnot,anadditionalconfidenceintervalwascalculatedforthesub-populationresulttodetermineifthatrangefellwithinorbeyondtherangeoftheoverallsurveyresult.Asyouwillseethesub-populationsarerarelydifferentenoughtobeconsideredstatisticallydifferentbythismethod.Nonethelesswewantedtoprovidethebreakdowninthespiritofpromptingquestions,discussion,andfurtherresearch.Surveyrespondentsidentifiedtheirneighbourhoodbasedonthesedescriptors:TheseneighbourhoodsarethesameusedbytheHumanEarlyLearningPartnershipatUBCfortheirresearchhttp://earlylearning.ubc.ca/

There are lots of different places in my community for children to play

%ResponsebyNeighbourhood(nostatisticallysignificantdifferences)

%ResponsebyAgeofChild(nostatisticallysignificantdifferences)

Total NDE NDW SH LA TS

Agree 68.5 69 63 58 80.21 70 Somewhat Agree 28.25 27 35 35 17 30 Disagree 3.25 4 2 7 3 0 # Responses 492 119 91 69 96 93 Confidence Interval

(+/-4.09) w

(+/- 9.81)

(+/- 11.51)

(+/- 7.95) w

0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Agree 72 56 71 69 75 66 65.79 55.56 Somewhat Agree 25 44 28 29 21 29 29 38.89 Disagree 3 0 1 2 4 5 5 5.56

# Responses 61 34 160 202 179 106 38 18

Confidence Interval w

(+/- 16.45) w w

(+/- 6.21) w w

(+/- 22.89)

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AppendixIV:NeighbourhoodandAgeBreakdown

My child has regular access to outdoor spaces where he/she can explore, create and interactwiththeenvironment%ResponsebyNeighbourhood(Ladneronlystatisticallysignificantdifference)



Agree 76.97 77 70 74 87.63 80 Somewhat Agree 18.79 19 22 22 11.34 18 Disagree 4.24 4 8 4 1 2 # Responses 495 120 91 69 97 95 Confidence Interval

(+/-3.68) w

(+/- 9.31) w

(+/- 6.42) w

0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Agree 77 72.73 80 83 80 79 79 72 Somewhat Agree 23 18 17 14 17 17 18 28 Disagree 0 9 3 3 4 4 3 0

# Responses 62 33 160 202 181 107 38 18


(+/- 14.99)

(+/- 5.99)

(+/- 4.95)

(+/- 5.7) w w

(+/- 20.71)

There are many community/cultural events for my family to participate in.

%ResponsebyNeighbourhood(Ladneronlystatisticallysignificantdifference)


Agree 59.06 56.2 54.44 45 74.47 56 Somewhat Agree 35.23 37 42 48 22.34 35 Disagree 5.7 7 3 7 3.19 9 # Responses 491 121 90 69 94 94 Confidence Interval

(+/- 4.31) w

(+/- 10.98 )

(+/- 11.6)

(+/- 8.81) w


0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Agree 48 58 61 62 64 54.21 59 41 Somewhat Agree 44 42 31 33 31 39 35 53 Disagree 8 0 8 4 5 7 5 6

# Responses 62 33 158 202 178 107 37 17

Confidence Interval

(+/- 12.11) w w w

(+/- 6.9)

(+/- 9.32) w

(+/- 23.34)

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0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Many 61 50 64 64 62 71 48 59 Some 39 50 33 32 36 24 24 41 Few 0 0 3 4 2 5 28 0

# Responses 61 34 155 197 169 103 50 17


(+/- 16.57) w w w

(+/- 8.66)

(+/- 13.76) w


Many 32.97 33 35 29 43 28 Some 55.39 56 48 56 49 62 Few 11.64 11 16 15 8 10 # Responses 464 112 91 66 89 87 Confidence Interval 4.24 w w w

(+/- 10.22) w

0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Many 43 29 41 35 27 35 25 25 Some 52 56 51 54 59 53 72 69 Few 5 15 8 12 14 12 3 6

# Responses 61 34 155 194 168 98 32 16

Confidence Interval

(+/- 12.1) w

(+/- 7.49) w

(+/- 6.58) w

(+/- 14.94)

(+/- 21.19)

AppendixIV:NeighbourhoodandAgeBreakdownHow available are recreation programs for children?






Many 62.11 59 55 57 68 71 Some 34.95 35 42 39 30 28 Few 2.95 5 2 4 2 1 # Responses 475 111 92 69 91 92 Confidence Interval 4.33 w

(+/- 10.06) w

(+/- 9.52)

(+/- 9.21)

How available are parent participation programs for children and families?

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Is your child able to participate in the sports that you would like him/her to?




Yes 44 44.83 41.57 42.42 38.04 48.91 For the most part 42.74 38.79 42.7 46.97 45.65 43.48 No 13.26 16.38 15.73 10.61 16.3 7.61

# Responses 475 116 89 66 92 92

Confidence Interval 4.43 w w w (+/-

9.86) (+/-

10.14)

0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Yes 29.09 27.27 30.67 39.5 43.89 61.68 51.35 58.82 For the most part 56.36 42.42 48.67 49.5 44.44 33.64 40.54 29.41 No 14.55 30.3 20.67 11 11.67 4.67 8.11 11.76 # Responses 55 33 150 200 180 107 37 17

Confidence Interval

(+/-11.73)

(+/- 14.99)

(+/- 15.63) w w (+/-9.1)

(+/- 16.03)

(+/- 23.36)

AppendixIV:NeighbourhoodandAgeBreakdownHow many opportunities has your child had to try team or individual sports?

%ResponsebyNeighbourhood(Tsawwassenonlystatisticallysignificantdifference)


Many 33.61 21.43 32.61 33.82 29.67 52.69 Some 39.92 54.46 35.87 41.18 29.67 34.41 Few 26.47 24.11 31.52 25 40.66 12.9

# Responses 476 112 92 68 91 93

Confidence Interval 4.21 (+/-

7.55) w w w (+/-

10.08)

%ResponsebyAgeofChild(12-23monthsand9-11yearssignificantlydifferent)

0-11

months 12-23

months 2-3 years

4-5 years

6-8 years

9-11 years

12-14 years

15-18 years

Many 21.15 8.82 22.22 28.22 37.43 51.4 48.65 47.06 Some 34.62 38.24 33.33 43.56 44.69 39.25 35.14 35.29 Few 44.23 52.94 44.44 28.22 17.88 9.35 16.22 17.65 # Responses 52 34 153 202 179 107 37 17

Confidence Interval

(+/- 10.86)

(+/- 9.4)

(+/- 6.37)

(+/- 5.94) w

(+/- 9.35)

(+/- 16.03)

(+/- 23.69)

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