Districtwide Comprehensive Master Plan 63 Needs Assessment
Toplines Continued...
• Respondents' reasons for not using Lombard Park District facilities or
participating in programs more often were that programs were not off ered
(26%), time not convenient (23%), or fees are too high (14%). Illinois
benchmarks for programs not off ered is 17% and for fees are too high is 18%.
• Only 9% of respondents do not use facilities or participate in programs
because they do not know what is available. Illinois benchmark for this is
13%.
• Unmet needs exist for a number of parks and recreation facilities.
• Most important facilities are walking trails and biking trails, nature areas /
nature parks, and playgrounds.
• Most used recreation programs are adult fi tness and wellness programs,
special events, and youth sports programs.
• Indoor recreation center and indoor aquatics are facilities respondent
households would be most willing to fund.
Survey Indications
Over 65% of the District is either very
satisfi ed (23%) or somewhat satisfi ed (42%)
with the overall value of the Lombard Park
District and the services and facilities the
District provides. The National average for
very satisfi ed is 30% and somewhat satisfi ed
is 35%. The state average for very satisfi ed is
29% and somewhat satisfi ed is 36%.
Madison Meadow ranked as the most used
park while Lilacia, Lombard Common, and
Sunset Knoll followed. Babcock Grove,
Broadview Slough, Edson Park, Eastview
Terrace Park, and Crescent Tot Lot are the
least used Parks. Babcock Grove, Broadview
Slough, and Eastview Terrace Park lack any
recreation amenities, while Crescent Tot Lot
and Edson Park have little to no parking
which may result in a lack of users.
