Online Community Survey –
Potential Expansion of James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

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Thank you for participating in this survey regarding the potential expansion of the James W. Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. Your input and opinions are important to the City of Des Moines and the project team.

Conventions, Sports and Leisure International (CSL) has been retained by the City of Des Moines Park and Recreation Department to study the potential expansion of Cownie Soccer Complex. This survey is seeking your opinions and feedback concerning the proposed project. Your participation in this survey is very important and will allow for informed decisions to be made regarding the future of the Cownie Complex and other sports & recreation facilities in Des Moines.

Please be as candid with your responses as possible. The information you provide will NOT be added to any type of sales-related database. We will not attribute your name, email address or other contact information to the overall results. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Please enter the zip code in which you reside. Enter 5-digit zip code.

This survey is intended to represent information and opinions relating to you and the members of your household. To prevent duplicate responses, please provide your email address. Your email address will not be added to any sales or marketing lists, nor will your specific responses be attributed to your email address in any public study or survey documentation. Use email format sample@email.com.

Over a 12-month period, how frequently does a member of your family utilize Des Moines area facilities for practices, games, competitions and meets when participating in the following sports?

Baseball

Basketball

Cheerleading/Dance

Cycling

Field Hockey

Football (Flag/Tackle/Touch)

Golf

Gymnastics

Ice Sports (hockey, figure skating, curling)

Lacrosse

Martial Arts/Boxing

Running/jogging

Rugby

Soccer

Softball

Swimming/Diving

Tennis

Volleyball

Wrestling

Other

Please specify:

Which sports and recreation facilities do you and your family members use most in the Des Moines area. Select all that apply.

Johnston Soccer Complex (Johnston)

Prairie Ridge Sports Complex (Ankeny)

Spring Creek Sports Complex (Altoona)

Hidden Valley Soccer Complex (West Des Moines)

Other

Please specify:

What are your overall thoughts on the sports and recreation facilities currently available in the Des Moines area?

Over a 12-month period, how frequently does a member of your family utilize Des Moines area soccer fields or other outdoor rectangular sports fields for practices, games, competitions, meets or leisure/recreation when participating in the following sports activities?

Soccer

Lacrosse

Rugby

Field Hockey

Tackle Football

Flag Football

Australian Rules Football

Cricket

Quidditch

Ultimate Frisbee

Other

Please specify:

What percentage of this usage would you estimate to occur at the Cownie Soccer Complex (in terms of 0 to 100% for each type)? Enter numerical value only. Estimate the total percentage (%) at Cownie Soccer Park.
Soccer		%

Lacrosse		%

Rugby		%

Field Hockey		%

Tackle Football		%

Flag Football		%

Australian Rules Football		%

Cricket		%

Quidditch		%

Ultimate Frisbee		%

Other		%

Please describe the nature of the use by you and your family members of Des Moines area soccer/rectangular fields, including the Cownie Soccer Complex, in terms of usage per month, duration and type of use (i.e., training, practice, league games, etc.).

For each of the following statements, please indicate your level of agreement.
		1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Somewhat disagree	4 - Somewhat agree	5 - Agree	6 - Strongly Agree	No opinion
	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities.	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. 1 - Strongly disagree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. 2 - Disagree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. 3 - Somewhat disagree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. 4 - Somewhat agree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. 5 - Agree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. 6 - Strongly Agree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the need of Des Moines citizens for local field sports activities. No opinion

	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines.	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. 1 - Strongly disagree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. 2 - Disagree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. 3 - Somewhat disagree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. 4 - Somewhat agree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. 5 - Agree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. 6 - Strongly Agree	The current Cownie Soccer Complex fully meets the needs of tournaments that draw teams from outside of Des Moines. No opinion

	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex.	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. 1 - Strongly disagree	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. 2 - Disagree	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. 3 - Somewhat disagree	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. 4 - Somewhat agree	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. 5 - Agree	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. 6 - Strongly Agree	There is a need for expansion/improvement of the Cownie Soccer Complex. No opinion

The addition of artificial/synthetic turf fields can often increase usage and expand tournament opportunities, while also reducing facility operating costs.
How would you describe your interest in an expansion project that includes artificial/synthetic turf fields?

1 - Very negative

2 - Somewhat negative

3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat positive

5 - Very positive

No opinion

If the Cownie Soccer Complex is expanded, what items or areas of focus would you most like to see occur with the expansion project?

What are your thoughts on the needs for new or enhanced amenities and infrastructure at Cownie Soccer Complex? These items include, but are not limited to issues such as parking, ingress/egress, accessibility, green space, restrooms, indoor or pavilion facilities, food and beverage offerings, etc.

Finally, what other thoughts or suggestions do you have regarding the future of Cownie Soccer Complex and any potential expansion/improvement effort?

Please indicate the number of family members within your household that fall into the following age ranges: (Total should equal Q20, the number you indicated in the previous answer. Enter '0' for each category that does not apply.)
6 and under

7 to 11

12 to 17

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

TOTAL:

Approximately how much does your family annually spend on youth sports activities?

Under $500 per year

Between $500 and $999 per year

Between $1,000 and $1,499 per year

Between $1,500 and $1,999 per year

$2,000 or more per year

Prefer not to answer / Don’t know

How did you hear about this survey?

City of Des Moines source (website, social media, etc.)

Local athletic organization/club

News media source

Friend or family member

Other

Prefer not to answer / Don’t know

Please specify:

Thank you for your participation in this important planning effort!

SUBMIT YOUR SURVEY BY CLICKING ON THE CHECK MARK ICON.

Online Community Survey –Potential Expansion of James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

(To redirect to a survey formatted for computer displays, click HERE.)

Thank you for participating in this survey regarding the potential expansion of the James W. Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. Your input and opinions are important to the City of Des Moines and the project team.

Please be as candid with your responses as possible. The information you provide will NOT be added to any type of sales-related database. We will not attribute your name, email address or other contact information to the overall results. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

Thank you for your participation in this important planning effort!

SUBMIT YOUR SURVEY BY CLICKING ON THE CHECK MARK ICON.

Online Community Survey –
Potential Expansion of James W. Cownie Soccer Complex