2017 Spencer Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Spencer, Iowa  2017  Comprehensive Plan

Recreation Uses

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Very Important

Important

Total Average

New city park

8 38.10%

5 23.81%

2

9.52%

6 28.57%

21

2.29

Improvements to existing parks Expand city trail network Connect Spencer trails to regional trails

1

4.76%

3 14.29%

8 38.10%

9 42.86%

21

3.19

2

9.52%

3 14.29%

3 14.29%

13 61.90%

21

3.29

3 14.29%

0

0.00%

3 14.29%

15 71.43%

21

3.43

Dog/pet park

9 42.86%

7 33.33%

3 14.29%

2

9.52%

21

1.90

Aquatic

center

improvements

3 14.29%

6 28.57%

3 14.29%

9 42.86%

21

2.86

Splash pad

8 38.10%

3 14.29%

5 23.81%

5 23.81%

21

2.33

RV campground/camping cabins

2

9.52%

8 38.10%

5 23.81%

6 28.57%

21

2.71

Recreation Uses Average

2.75

3.43

3.29

3.19

3.50

2.86

2.75

2.71

3.00

2.33

2.29

2.50

1.90

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00

Recreation Uses

On the following pages are selected responses and analysis of specific questions from the 23 question targeted Planning Survey that was sent to community leaders, city officials, city staff, community businesses and other parties. A complete analysis of this entire survey may be seen in Exhibit A attached to this comprehensive plan.

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