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AGENDA
Teleconferenced City Council Special Meeting
Monday, April 26, 2021 ♦ 6:00 PM
This City Council Special Meeting will be held by teleconference.
To watch the upcoming City Council Special Meeting, please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QKLdSMz1sE
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. City Council Special Meeting Action Items - 6:00 to 6:40 p.m.
a. Executive Session for the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may
be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing
negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24-6402(4)(e); City Attorney contract negotiations.
IVa
b. Action needed as a result of the Executive Session if necessary.
c. Selection of DDA Council Representative
V. Monthly Financial Update - Information - 6:40 to 6:50 p.m.
a. Director of Finance Jackie Loh will present and discuss the monthly financial update.
Presentation: 5 minutes
Discussion: 5 minutes
Va
VI. Polco Dog Park Survey Findings - Information and Direction - 6:50 to 7:50 p.m.
a. Director of Parks, Recreation, Library, and Golf Christina Underhill and a
representative of Polco will present the survey findings from the Englewood Dog Park
Survey.
Presentation: 20 minutes
Discussion: 40 minutes
VIa
VII. Break - 7:50 to 8:00 p.m.
VIII. Consideration of a Local Improvement District for Alley Paving - Direction - 8:00 to 8:20 p.m.
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Englewood City Council Special Meeting Agenda
April 26, 2021
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a. Director of Public Works Maria D'Andrea and Capital Projects & Engineering Manager
Tim Hoos will be present to discuss creation of a local improvement district for alley
paving in the 3900 block between Broadway and Acoma Street.
Presentation: 10 minutes
Discussion: 10 minutes
VIIIa
IX. Covid-19 Update
X. Reports from Board and Commission Council Liaisons
XI. Council Member’s Choice
XII. City Manager’s Choice
XIII. City Attorney’s Choice
XIV. Adjournment
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EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION FORM
(Note: 2/3 quorum present must vote yes to pass any motion to go into executive session; and
an executive session may only occur at a regular or special meeting of the body.)
If 7 members are present 5 members must vote yes
If 6 members are present 4 members must vote yes
If 5 members are present 4 members must vote yes
I MOVE TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
____X____ For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations,
developing strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24-
6402(4)(e); City Attorney contract negotiations.
Also present at this executive session are the following persons:
Mayor Pro Othoniel Sierra
Council Member Joe Anderson
Council Member Dave Cuesta
Council Member Steven Ward
Council Member Cheryl Wink
Council Member Rita Russell
HR Director Ronda Henger
GOV HR Recruiters Heidi Voorhees and Charlene Stevens
Interim City Attorney representative
May I have a second? VOTE We will now exit this meeting and join the ZOOM link provided
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ANNOUNCEMENT 1
BEFORE EXECUTIVE SESSION COMMENCES
ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE BY PRESIDING OFFICER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION (MAKE SURE THE TAPE RECORDER IS TURNED ON; DO NOT IT OFF
DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION UNLESS SO ADVISED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY)
TURN ON RECORDING
Today’s date is April 26, 2021, and the time is ______________________.
For the record, I am Mayor Linda Olson. As required by the Open Meetings Law, this executive session is being
electronically recorded.
Also present at this executive session are the following persons:
Mayor Pro Othoniel Sierra
Council Member Joe Anderson
Council Member Dave Cuesta
Council Member Steven Ward
Council Member Cheryl Wink
Council Member Rita Russell
HR Director Ronda Henger
GOV HR Recruiters Heidi Voorhees and Charlene Stevens
Interim City Attorney representative
This is an executive session for the following purpose:
For the purpose of determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing
strategy for negotiations, and/or instructing negotiators, under C.R.S. Section 24-6402(4)(e);
I caution each participant to confine all discussion to the stated purpose of the executive session, and that no
formal action may occur in the executive session.
If at any point in the executive session any participant believes that the discussion is going outside the proper
scope of the executive session, please interrupt the discussion and make an objection.
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ANNOUNCEMENT 2
CONCLUDING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER BEFORE CONCLUDING
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION (WHILE THE TAPE RECORDER IS RECORDING).
I hereby attest that this recording reflects the actual contents of the discussion at the executive session and has
been made in lieu of any written minutes to satisfy the recording requirements of the Open Meetings Law.
The tape will be retained by the City for a 90-day period.
The time now is _______________, and this executive session is concluded. The Governing Body will now
return to the open meeting.
(turn off recording and return to open meeting)
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ANNOUNCEMENT 3
RETURN TO OPEN MEETING
STATEMENT TO BE MADE BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER UPON RETURNING TO THE OPEN
MEETING
The time is now ____________________and the executive session has been concluded.
The participants in the executive session were:
Mayor Linda Olson
Mayor Pro Othoniel Sierra
Council Member Joe Anderson
Council Member Dave Cuesta
Council Member Cheryl Wink
Council Member Steven Ward
Council Member Rita Russell
HR Director Ronda Henger
GOV HR Recruiters Heidi Voorhees and Charlene Stevens
Interim City Attorney representative
I move to close the executive session; may I have a second? VOTE
For the record, if any person who participated in the executive session believes that any substantial discussion
of any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session occurred during the executive session,
or that any improper action occurred during the executive session in violation of the Open Meetings Law, I would
ask that you state your concerns for the record.
Seeing none, the next agenda item is:
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Only needs to be announced if Attorney Client privileged information
ANNOUNCEMENT IF
ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGED INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BE MADE AT THE BEGINNING OF EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
LEGAL ADVICE, OR FOR THE DISCUSSION OF LEGAL ADVICE DURING AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION WHOSE STATED PURPOSE IS A SUBJECT OTHER THAN LEGAL ADVICE
(make sure Announcement No. 1 has been made first)
By City Attorney:
As City Attorney, it is my opinion that the discussion of the matter announced in the motion to go into executive
session constitutes a privileged attorney-client communication. I am therefore recommending that no further
record be kept of this executive session, unless or until the privileged communication is concluded.
By Presiding Officer:
The City Attorney has recommended that no further record be kept of this executive session. The time is
now__________ and I am turning off the tape recorder.
(turn off tape recorder at this time)
(If the attorney-client communication has finished, but the executive session continues, TURN THE TAPE
RECORDER BACK ON)
By Presiding Officer:
The time is now ________________and I have turned the tape recorder back on because the privileged attorney-
client communication is concluded.
(AT THE END OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, MAKE SURE ANNOUNCENŒNT NO. 2 IS
MADE BEFORE TURNING OFF THE TAPE RECORDER)
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STUDY SESSION
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Jackie Loh
DEPARTMENT: Finance
DATE: April 26, 2021
SUBJECT: Monthly Financial Update
DESCRIPTION:
Monthly Financial Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Director of Finance Jackie Loh will present and discuss the monthly financial update.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff provides financial updates to City Council each month. During the Study Session
discussion, the Director of Finance will review the 2021 March financials by revenues and
expenditures. Sales & Use Tax by areas are also included in the Appendix of the attached
presentation.
SUMMARY:
Through March 2021, the City of Englewood's General Fund receipts total $13,039,000 and are
24.8% of budgeted revenue. Total revenue YTD is tracking 0.1% higher than the same period in
2019.
Revenue highlights are below:
• Sales & Use Tax remittances total $7,977,000 and are 24.5% of fiscal budgeted
revenue; Sales & Use Tax is tracking $200,000 lower than the prior year.
• Marijuana Sales Tax accounts for $503,000 of the total Sales & Use Tax revenue YTD
and is tracking $99,000 above the prior year, which has been a multiple-year trend.
• Franchise Fees received are $680,000, same as last year.
• Licenses & Permits Revenue totals $608,000, and is 18.9% of budgeted revenue.
Compared to last year, this positive variance is mainly due to one large development
plan review fee of $70,000.
• Investment Earnings are negative, $292,000, less than the same time last year, due to
interest rates rise. The portfolio, predominantly in bonds, is valued at market value each
month, so earnings can fluctuate when interest rates move in either direction.
• Parks, Recreation, Library & Golf (PRLG) YTD revenue of $114,000 is $133,000 below
last year due to reduced capacity during COVID-19.
• Englewood McLellan Reservoir Foundation (EMRF) leases contain periodic rate
increase terms. Rates have increased on several of the leases since January 2021.
• Misc. Revenues are up due to the health insurance savings of $251,000.
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Expenditures YTD are $13,466,000 or 24.7% of the fiscal year budget. The total expenditures
YTD are $826,000 higher than those of 2019. This is due primarily to timing issues in IT, Public
Works, Police, and PRLG. There tend to be timing issues during the first few months of the
year as departments are paying one-time items like renewals and other fees. Additionally, Fire
and Emergency Management pays the Denver fire contract of $522,000 one month in advance.
All other departments are within YTD budget amounts.
The Deficit (Excess Expenditures over Revenues) are $427,000, compared to a $684,000
surplus in 2019. The $131,000 transfer from the Public Improvement Fund for Debt Services
and $3,000,000 transfer out for capital projects are not included in the operating deficit.
ANALYSIS:
Information included above.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Information included above.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
CONCLUSION:
Staff will review the current financial report with Council monthly and welcomes questions and
discussion.
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March 2021Monthly Financial Report
by Jackie Loh
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•25.0% of fiscal year complete; $13,039,000 in revenue received YTD –24.8% of budgeted revenue
•2021 YTD revenues are 9.7% above the 5 year YTD average
General Fund Revenues
2021 2020
Budget Mar-21 % Budget Dec-20 Mar-20 % YTD $ Diff % Diff
Revenues
Property Tax 4,624,000 1,325,000 28.7%4,606,000 1,367,000 29.7%(42,000) 0.0%
Specific Ownership Tax 450,000 84,000 18.7%528,000 91,000 17.2%(7,000) 0.0%
Sales & Use Taxes 32,528,000 7,977,000 24.5%30,147,000 8,177,000 27.1%(200,000) -2.4%
Sales Tax - Marijuana - 503,000 1,928,000 404,000 0.0%99,000 24.5%
Cigarette Tax 170,000 59,000 34.7%169,000 43,000 25.4%16,000 37.2%
Franchise Fees 3,594,000 680,000 18.9%3,602,000 680,000 18.9%- 0.0%
Hotel/Motel Tax 25,000 5,000 20.0%20,000 5,000 25.0%- 0.0%
Licenses & Permits 1,197,000 608,000 50.8%1,649,000 532,000 32.3%76,000 14.3%
Intergovernmental Revenue 1,144,000 164,000 14.3%4,040,000 193,000 4.8%(29,000) -15.0%
Charges for Services 2,963,000 542,000 18.3%2,810,000 548,000 19.5%(6,000) -1.1%
Parks and Recreation 2,336,000 114,000 4.9%998,000 247,000 24.7%(133,000) -53.8%
Fines & Forfeitures 659,000 148,000 22.5%883,000 203,000 23.0%(55,000) -27.1%
Investment Earnings 455,000 (19,000) -4.2%454,000 273,000 60.1%(292,000) -107.0%
EMRF Rents 1,700,000 445,000 26.2%1,699,000 409,000 24.1%36,000 8.8%
Miscellaneous 691,000 404,000 58.5%497,000 152,000 30.6%252,000 165.8%
Total Revenues 52,536,000 13,039,000 24.8%54,030,000 13,324,000 24.7%(285,000) -2.1%
2021 vs 2020
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Sales and Use Tax Revenues
Top Ten Business Categories
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Sales and Use Tax Revenues2019 –2021 Monthly Comparison
0
500000
1000000
1500000
2000000
2500000
3000000
3500000
4000000
4500000
January February March April May June July August September October November December
2019 2020 2021
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2017-2021 Cumulative Change in Sales and Use Tax Collected
$5.5 million increase
since 2017
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General Fund Expenditures
•25.0% of the fiscal year is complete; YTD Expenditures of $13,466,000 –24.7% of budgeted expenditures
2021 General Fund Transfers
•In: From Public Improvement Fund for Debt Service: $131,000•Out: To Capital Projects Fund for projects: $3,000,000
2021 2020
Budget Mar-21 % Budget Dec-20 Mar-20 % YTD $ Diff % Diff
Expenditures
Legislation 432,000 63,000 14.6%298,000 65,000 21.8%2,000 3.1%
Administration 1,024,000 227,000 22.2%1,111,000 237,000 21.3%10,000 4.2%
City Attorney 974,000 182,000 18.7%833,000 194,000 23.3%12,000 6.2%
Court 1,215,000 239,000 19.7%1,048,000 240,000 22.9%1,000 0.4%
Human Resources 1,160,000 227,000 19.6%948,000 238,000 25.1%11,000 4.6%
Finance 1,772,000 355,000 20.0%1,557,000 349,000 22.4%(6,000) -1.7%
Information Technology 3,959,000 1,038,000 26.2%3,524,000 1,202,000 34.1%164,000 13.6%
Community Development 2,978,000 620,000 20.8%3,620,000 636,000 17.6%16,000 2.5%
Public Works 7,574,000 2,063,000 27.2%7,341,000 1,600,000 21.8%(463,000) -28.9%
Police 15,051,000 4,092,000 27.2%14,453,000 3,710,000 25.7%(382,000) -10.3%
Fire and Emergency Management 7,360,000 2,335,000 31.7%6,851,000 2,274,000 33.2%(61,000) -2.7%
Parks, Recreation and Library 8,457,000 1,825,000 21.6%6,778,000 1,668,000 24.6%(157,000) -9.4%
Communications 656,000 145,000 22.1%862,000 121,000 14.0%(24,000) -19.8%
Debt Service 1,575,000 34,000 2.2%1,566,000 39,000 2.5%5,000 12.8%
Contingency 335,000 21,000 6.3%336,000 67,000 19.9%46,000 0.0%
Total Expenditures 54,522,000 13,466,000 24.7%51,126,000 12,640,000 24.7%(826,000) -6.5%
2021 vs 2020
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General Fund-Fund Balance Composition(in millions)
2017 2018 2019 2020
2021 YTD
Surplus/
(Deficit)
2021 YTD
Balance
TABOR - Restricted 1,580,000 1,740,000 1,730,000 1,720,000 - 1,720,000
LTAR - Committed 3,385,000 4,995,000 4,995,000 4,995,000 - 4,995,000
Unassigned Fund Balance 9,166,000 13,683,000 15,406,000 18,447,000 (3,296,000) 15,151,000
Total Fund Balance 14,131,000$ 20,418,000$ 22,131,000$ 25,162,000$ (3,296,000)$ 21,866,000$
Reserve = Unassigned + LTAR +12,551,000$ 18,678,000$ 20,401,000$ 23,442,000$ 20,146,000$
Loan to the Storm Water Fund -$ -$ 3,000,000$ 3,000,000$ 3,000,000$
Reserve Policy = 16.7% of total revenues ---7,806,000$ 8,422,000$ 8,599,000$ 9,007,000$ 8,758,000$
Reserve available above policy 4,745,000$ 10,256,000$ 8,802,000$ 11,435,000$ 8,388,000$
% of Total Revenues 10.1%20.3%17.1%21.2%16.0%
$0.0
$2.5
$5.0
$7.5
$10.0
$12.5
$15.0
$17.5
$20.0
$22.5
$25.0
$27.5
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 YTD Balance
TABOR - Restricted LTAR - Committed Unassigned Fund Balance Reserve Policy = 16.7% of total revenues
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YTD Sales & Use Collections by Area
$0
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
$1,000,000
$1,250,000
$1,500,000
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$2,250,000
$2,500,000
$2,750,000
$3,000,000
$3,250,000
$3,500,000
$3,750,000
$4,000,000
Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Area 13 Area 14 Regular Use
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2020 2021 % Change $ Change
Total Sales & Use Tax Collected 8,727,237$ 8,578,088$ -1.7%(149,151)$
Refunds 300$ 97,732$ -99.7%97,432$
Unearned Sales Tax 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ 0.0%-$ Page 17 of 196
3 Year Avg YTD Sales Tax Collected by Area
Area 13 $114,334
Area 14 $51,815Page 18 of 196
Area Sales Tax Slides
Appendix
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City of Englewood Sales Tax Area Map
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YTD Sales & Use Tax Collections by Area
Busines
s Area
$ YTD
Variance
CY vs PY
% YTD
Variance
CY vs PY
YTD New
Businesses
YTD Closed
Businesses
YTD Net
New
(Closed)
Businesses Comments
Area 1 (40,177) -4.41%4 (10) (6)
Area 2 16,714 2.76%5 (9) (4)
Area 3 73,758 10.60%5 (7) (2)
Area 4 (42,426) -14.22%- (1) (1)
Area 5 (2,301) -0.41%- (4) (4)
Area 6 (39,382) -4.47%32 (26) 6
Area 7 (31,098) -0.90%131 (129) 2
Area 8 45,544 11.97%- - -
Area 13 (2,692) -2.39%- (1) (1)
Area 14 12,077 200.00%- - -
Regular
Use (139,167) -17.84%N/A N/A N/A
Use tax revenue fluctuates depending on the timing of when businesses
replace large ticket items such as operating machinery and equipment. If
items purchased outside of Englewood at a local tax rate less than 3.5%,
then the tax payer is liable for the difference between the local tax paid and
3.5% tax due.
Totals (149,151) -1.71%177 (187) (10) Page 21 of 196
Area 1 Sales Tax
CityCenter (Formerly Cinderella City)
890,782 909,996 900,302 911,183
871,006
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 2 Sales Tax
South of Yale, north & south side of Jefferson Ave/US 285 between Bannock and Sherman
489,929
561,639 585,534 606,294 623,008
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 3 Sales Tax
S of Jefferson Ave/US 285 between Bannock & Sherman and north side of Belleview between Logan & Delaware
444,403
595,450 617,065
695,608
769,366
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 4 Sales Tax
Broadway and Belleview (Between Fox and Sherman and south of Belleview and to the southern City Limits)
404,540
308,793 292,129 298,284
255,858
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 5 Sales Tax
Area 5 -Federal and Belleview W of Santa Fe Drive
251,588
384,782
451,820
560,606 558,305
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 6 Sales Tax
Area 6 -All other City locations
808,331 818,585
949,094
881,699
842,317
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 7 Sales Tax
Area 7 -Outside City limits
2,790,873 2,702,031
3,339,466 3,466,166 3,435,068
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 8 Sales Tax
Public Utilities
439,075
415,598
434,457
380,427
425,971
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 13 Sales Tax
Area 13 -Hampden Avenue (US 285) and University Boulevard
101,683
112,708
120,295
112,692 109,999
0
25,000
50,000
75,000
100,000
125,000
150,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Area 14 Sales Tax
Online Sale
0
70,513
38,795
34,061
46,138
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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Regular Use Tax
995,089
1,047,979
766,346 780,216
641,049
0
250,000
500,000
750,000
1,000,000
1,250,000
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STUDY SESSION
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Christina Underhill
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Library
DATE: April 26, 2021
SUBJECT: Polco Dog Park Survey Findings Presentation
DESCRIPTION:
Polco will present the survey findings from the Englewood Dog Park Survey
RECOMMENDATION:
Polco will present the findings of the 2021 Dog Park Survey. This is for information and
discussion.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On March 30, 2020 staff presented information regarding the off-leash program to Council.
Staff’s presentation was in response to a number of residents requesting Emerson Park become
part of the off-leash dog program along with numerous complaints regarding enforcement of the
off-leash program. Council gave direction to staff to take this topic back to the Parks and
Recreation Commission to find solutions for the off-leash program. Some of the responses from
Council at the March 30th meeting included adding a licensing program, adding Emerson Park
as an off-leash park, adding a park on the north side of the City (Cushing), in addition to
continuing the “Take the Lead” off-leash educational campaign.
The Parks and Recreation Commission made the determination to reinstate the 2018- 2019 Off-
Leash Dog Sub Committee. The 2020 Off-Leash Sub Committee consists of three Parks and
Recreation Commission Members: Mark Husbands, Kate Truesdale and Stephen Young and a
staff liaison Dave Lee, Open Space Manager. On May 26, 2020 the Off-Leash Sub Committee
met to review and discuss findings from stakeholder meetings and determine a recommendation
to resolve the off-leash dog program issues.
On Thursday, June 11, 2020 the Sub Committee presented to the Parks and Recreation
Commission their recommendations on modifying the off-leash program. The Commission
unanimously approved the recommendations. On July 20, 2020 the recommendations were
presented to City Council at which time City Council did not approve the Sub Committee's
recommendations and asked the Sub Committee to reevaluate the task force.
Following the July 20, 2020 City Council meeting, a new Task Force was developed and
additional members were added to the original Sub Committee. The Sub Committee expanded
their reach to include four members of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Englewood
Unleashed members, two residents opposed to allowing off-leash and the current president of
Pirate Youth Sports. The new Task Force held a total of five meetings, September 22, October
6, October 20, October 29 and December 1 with a contracted moderator from Finding Solutions,
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Steve Charbonneau. The goal of the new Task Force was to find a consensus on how the off-
leash program should move forward.
On December 14, 2020, Steve Charbonneau with Find Solutions, presented to City Council the
Task Force's recommendations and explained that these recommendations would be translated
into a survey to obtain more community input. This input would help in the final decision making
process.
On January 7, 2021 postcards were mailed to 5,000 homes in Englewood. Those who received
a postcard had a chance to respond until February 9th via online. Paper copies of the survey
were mailed to residents who received a post card and requested a paper copy. A total of 520
random sample surveys were received and validated. Anopen survey became active to all
Englewood residents on February 10- March 3. A total of 424 open participant surveys were
received.
SUMMARY:
The City of Englewood, CO contracted with Polco’s National Research Center (NRC) to conduct
a survey of residents to gather feedback on their use of and preferences for dog parks in the
community. The survey was developed through an iterative process with city staff and the Task
Force created to deal with city issues around dog parks. Respondents answered questions
about their preferences for off-leash dog areas versus fenced-in dog parks, where the dogs
should be allowed in specific parks, if dogs should be licensed, and how many dogs households
have, among other topics.
A total of 5,000 addresses were randomly selected from a list of all residential addresses in
Englewood. Each of these selected households was contacted two times with a postcard
invitation to complete the survey online (using the provided URL). About 5% of the mailed
invitation postcards (250) were returned due to being received by vacant housing units. Of the
estimated 4,750 remaining households, 520 completed the survey, providing a response rate of
11%. The margin of error for this survey with 520 respondents is ±4.3%.
The open survey was available to Englewood residents starting on February 10th until March
3rd. A total of 424 survey responses were received.
ANALYSIS:
Highlights of the key findings from the survey :
• Most Englewood residents use city parks and value their maintenance and cleanliness.
• About half of households have dogs and 40% of those use existing off leash city dog
parks or areas.
• Overall, residents feel dogs can be off leash in city parks but in a fenced in area, and
dog park users prioritize park cleanliness and maintenance for a successful fenced in
dog park.
• While a majority of respondents support a fenced off leash dog area or park in Emerson,
Cushing, Duncan, and Jason parks overall, support lessened for some when presented
with the design options.
• In general, many respondents support a dog licensing program in Englewood but are
more hesitant of policy changes for non-residents.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
NA
CONNECTION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
Neighborhoods
Safety
ALTERNATIVES:
After the presentation from Polco, Council can determine if the Off Leash Task Force should
reconvene to come up with recommendations for the off leash program. These
recommendations would be brought back to Council in July or early August at a study session
for discussion and then a future vote.
The other option is to allow Council to give their recommendations and vote on the program
based on the feedback from the survey. This would happen at a future Council meeting in May
or June.
CONCLUSION:
Polco will present the findings of the 2021 Dog Park Survey to City Council. This is for
information and discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
Englewood Dog Park Survey Executive Summary
Englewood Off Leash Dog Park Survey Presentation
Englewood Dog Park Survey Report (Full)
Englewood Dog Park Survey
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Englewood, CO Dog Park Survey
Executive Summary Page 1
Survey Background
About the Survey
The City of Englewood, CO contracted with Polco’s National Research Center (NRC) to conduct
a survey of residents to gather feedback on their use of and preferences for dog parks in the
community. The survey was developed through an iterative process with City staff and the Task
Force created to deal with City issues around dog parks. Respondents answered questions about
their preferences for off-leash dog areas versus fenced-in dog parks, where the dogs should be
allowed in specific parks, if dogs should be licensed, and how many dogs households have,
among other topics.
Survey Administration
A total of 5,000 addresses were randomly selected from a list of all residential addresses in
Englewood. Each of these selected households was contacted two times with a postcard
invitation to complete the survey online (using the provided URL). The postcard invitations
were signed by the Mayor and instructed respondents in both English and Spanish to complete
the survey online in their preferred language. About 5% of the mailed invitation postcards (250)
were returned because they were received by vacant housing units. Of the estimated 4,750
remaining households, 520 completed the survey, providing a response rate of 11%. The margin
of error for this survey with 520 respondents is ±4.3%.
The survey data were statistically weighted to adjust for under-response among certain
demographic groups, a survey research best practice. Comparisons of results by respondent
characteristics and geographic area of residence are included, highlighted throughout the report
and reported in detail in the appendices. More information about the survey methods used can
be found in Appendix F in the full report of results (provided under separate cover).
Key Findings
Most Englewood residents use City parks and value their maintenance and cleanliness.
About 82% of respondents had used a City park in the 12 months prior to the survey. When
use of City parks was compared by respondent char acteristics, households with children under
18 years old were more likely than households without children under 18 to have used a City
park in the last 12 months.
Of those who reported using a City park in the last 12 months, Bates-Logan Park and Belleview
Park were the most frequented by residents, with over 30% saying they had visited each of the
two parks at least 1-2 times a month in the last 12 months; another roughly 30% of
respondents had visited Bates-Logan and Belleview parks less than once a month over the last
year. A smaller percentage of respondents reported visiting Jason (25%), Cushing (20%),
Duncan (20%), Romans (20%), and Southwest Greenbelt (19%) parks at least 1-2 times a
month over the past year.
Residents evaluated their level of concern about 11 different aspects of City of Englewood
parks. The leading concerns for the majority of respondents were park maintenance (62%)
and overall cleanliness (57%), with about 30% of respondents listing each of these as a major
concern. Dog-human conflicts and dog-dog conflicts in City parks were a major or moderate
concern for about 40% of respondents, and a minor concern for an additional 30%. Distance
of dog areas or parks from playgrounds (33%) and picnic shelters (32%), and repurposed use
of park space (31%) were at least a moderate concern for some respondents.
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Executive Summary Page 2
About 50% of households have dogs, and 40% of those use existing off leash City dog
parks or areas.
About half (48%) of respondents reported having dogs in their households; 31% have one dog,
14% have two dogs, and 3% have three or more dogs. About half of households (52%) currently
have no dogs.
Of those who had at least one dog in their home, 40% had used an existing off leash dog park
or area. Households with children under 18, those living within a half mile of Jason Park, and
those living outside a half mile of Emerson Park were more likely to use existing off leash dog
parks or areas compared to their counterparts.
About 48% of dog owners who had used an off leash City dog park or area re ported using
Jason Park at least 1-2 times a month and 19% had used it less than once a month in the last
12 months. Canine Corral was used at least 1-2 times a month in the last year by about 40% of
respondents, and an additional 22% used it less than once a month. Centennial Park and
Duncan Park were used at least 1-2 times a month by around 25% of respondents,
respectively; 65% reported never having used these two parks in the 12 months prior to the
survey.
Use of Specific Off Leash City Dog Parks or Dog Areas
In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of the following off leash DOG PARKS
or DOG AREAS?
This question was only asked of those who reported at least one dog living in their household and currently use existing off
leash dog parks and dog areas.
6%
13%
16%
19%
37%
1%
15%
8%
21%
9%
10%
8%
11%
22%
19%
82%
65%
65%
38%
35%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Northwest Greenbelt
Centennial Park
Duncan Park
Canine Corral
Jason Park
3 times a month or more 1-2 times a month Less than once a month Never/0 times
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Overall, residents feel dogs can be off leash in City parks but in a fenced in area, and
dog park users prioritize park cleanliness and maintenance for a successful fenced in
dog park.
Survey respondents selected the one statement out of five that best reflected their opinion
about dogs in City of Englewood parks. About half of residents (52%) felt that dogs can be off
leash, but in a fenced in area, while 24% said that dogs can be off leash with no fence required.
A smaller percentage (19%) said that dogs should only be on-leash in Englewood parks; 3% of
respondents had no preference, and 2% preferred no dogs in parks.
Dog Leash Preferences
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks?
Those who had lived in the City for more than 20 years and those who did not own a dog were
more likely to prefer dogs only be on-leash compared to dog owners and residents who had
lived in the city for a shorter period of time. Also, those who lived outside a half mile of any of
the five specific parks being asked about on the survey (Duncan, Cushing, Emerson, Jason,
Northwest Greenbelt) were more likely to feel dogs should only be on-leash compared to those
living within a half mile of these five parks.
2%
3%
19%
24%
52%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
I prefer no dogs in parks.
I don't have a preference.
Dogs should only be on-leash.
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be
required.
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area.
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Executive Summary Page 4
Survey respondents who owned at least one dog and had used an existing off leash City dog
park or area assessed the importance of 11 different factors that could create a successful
fenced in dog park. Cleanliness and maintenance of a fenced in dog park was essential to 50%
of respondents and very important to an additional 44%. Just under 40% rated having a grass
area and acreage as essential (39% and 37%, respectively), and a slightly smaller proportion
(30%) felt that shaded areas were essential. Parking close to the site was essential or very
important for 63% of respondents.
Importance of Factors for Fenced Dog Parks
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items to a successful fenced in DOG PARK?
This question was only asked of those who reported at least one dog living in their household and current use of existing off
leash dog parks and dog areas.
3%
8%
8%
10%
14%
16%
23%
30%
37%
39%
50%
8%
22%
23%
22%
23%
25%
40%
44%
38%
32%
44%
36%
29%
41%
35%
44%
35%
30%
23%
23%
21%
6%
53%
42%
29%
33%
19%
24%
8%
3%
1%
8%
0%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox)
Separate small dog area
Restrooms
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea…
Within walking distance of home
Benches for people
Parking close to site
Shaded areas
Acreage
Grass area
Cleanliness/ maintenance
Essential Very important Somewhat important Not at all important
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While a majority of respondents support a fenced off leash dog area or park in
Emerson, Cushing, Duncan, and Jason parks overall, support lessened for some when
presented with the design options.
At least 60% of respondents strongly or somewhat supported a fenced, off leash dog area or
park in Emerson, Cushing, Duncan, and Jason parks overall. Between 20% and 30% of
respondents neither supported nor opposed having a fenced, off leash dog area or park in each
of the four mentioned parks. Fifteen percent or less of residents opposed having a fenced, off
leash dog area or park in each of the four parks, with Duncan Park receiving the strongest
opposition.
Survey respondents were presented with a series of questions that included a description and
an image of proposed off leash dog areas or parks in Cushing, Jason, Duncan, and Emerson
Parks, as well as the Northwest Greenbelt, and assessed their level of support for each. The
highest support was voiced for an off leash fenced dog park at Cushing Park, with 77% of
residents strongly or somewhat supporting this measure; only 9% opposed a fenced dog park
at Cushing Park. A majority of respondents also supported an off leash fenced dog park at
Jason Park (66%), and a similar proportion (60%) supported a single fence dog area at
Duncan Park. Fewer than half of residents strongly or somewhat supported off leash dog are as
(no fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt (42%) and Emerson (41%) parks, and at least 30%
strongly or somewhat opposed an unfenced dog area at these two locations.
Support for Proposed Off Leash Dog Areas or Parks in Select City Parks
How much would you support or oppose an off leash...
Residents who had lived in the city for less than 20 years were significantly more supportive of
having a fenced dog park at Cushing Park compared to those who had lived in the city for
more than 20 years. Dog owners voiced stronger support for off leash dog areas or parks at
Emerson and Cushing parks, as well as the Northwest Greenbelt, compared to those without
dogs. Households with children under 18 were more likely to support off leash dog parks or
areas at the Northwest Greenbelt and Duncan Park compared to those without children.
25%
26%
33%
40%
54%
16%
16%
27%
26%
23%
22%
28%
19%
17%
14%
17%
15%
10%
7%
5%
20%
16%
12%
10%
4%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park?
DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest
Greenbelt?
FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan
Park?
FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park?
FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park?
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
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In general, many respondents support a dog licensing program in Englewood but are
more hesitant of policy changes for non-residents.
Respondents indicated their level of support for two potential policies related to dogs in the
City of Englewood, as well as whether non-residents should be able to use City parks with their
dogs. The majority of respondents (67%) strongly or somewhat supported the City
implementing a dog licensing program in Englewood, 12% neither supported nor opposed the
measure, and 21% opposed it.
About half of residents (53%) supported non -residents being able to use City of Englewood
parks with their dogs, 31% neither supported nor opposed it, and 16% opposed it. In addition,
50% of respondents supported non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing
fee for a City of Englewood dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing; 22% felt
indifferent about this policy, and 28% opposed it.
Support for Potential Dog-related Policies in Englewood
How much would you support or oppose...
Households without dogs were more supportive of dog licensing compared to those with dogs.
Those who had lived in the city for less than 20 years were more likely to supp ort non-
residents being able to use City parks with their dogs compared to longer-term residents.
Residents living within a half mile of Emerson and Jason parks were more supportive of non-
Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a Ci ty dog license compared to
those living outside a half mile of these two parks. However, those living outside a half mile of
Cushing Park were more supportive of this measure compared to those who lived within a half
mile of Cushing Park.
22%
29%
46%
28%
24%
21%
22%
31%
12%
12%
10%
8%
16%
6%
13%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
non-Englewood residents paying an additional
dog licensing fee for a City of Englewood dog
license to help fund park maintenance and
staffing?
non-residents being able to use City of
Englewood parks with their dogs?
a dog licensing program?
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
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Survey about Use of and
Preferences for Dog Parks
Presentation of Results
Page 43 of 196
Survey Methods
5,000 randomly
selected households
2 postcard invitations
to online survey
520 completed surveys
11% response rate
Comparisons of results
by respondent
characteristics and
geographic area of
residencyPage 44 of 196
Key Finding #1
Page 45 of 196
Use of City Parks
82%
used a City park in last 12 months
Households with
children were more
likely than households
without children to
have used a City park
Page 46 of 196
Most Frequented City Parks
Bates -Logan
Belleview
Jason
Cushing
Centennial
Duncan
Romans
Southwest GreenbeltPage 47 of 196
Concerns
Maintenance
Cleanliness overall
Dog-human conflicts
Dog-dog conflicts
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters
Repurposed use of park space
Percent major or moderate concern
62%
57%
44%
42%
33%
32%
31%Page 48 of 196
Key Finding #2
Page 49 of 196
Number of Dogs in Households
None
52%
1 dog
31%
2 dogs
14%
3 dogs
2%
40% of
dog owners
had used an
existing off
leash dog
park or area
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Higher Use of Existing Off Leash Areas
•Households:
•with children
•within ½ mile of Jason Park
•outside ½ mile of Emerson Park
Photo by Matthias Zomer from PexelsPage 51 of 196
Most Used Off Leash Dog Park
Jason Park
Canine Corral
Centennial Park
Duncan Park
Percent at least once in last 12 months
65%
62%
36%
35%Page 52 of 196
Key Finding #3
Page 53 of 196
Dog Leash Preferences in City Parks
2%
3%
19%
24%
52%
I prefer no dogs in parks.
I don't have a preference.
Dogs should only be on-leash.
Dogs can be off leash, no fence
should be required.
Dogs can be off leash, but in a
fenced in area.Page 54 of 196
Higher On-leash Preferences
Those who:
•lived in the City for
more than 20 years
•did not own a dog
•lived outside a half mile
of any of the five specific
parks
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Successful Fenced in Dog Park Factors
Cleanliness/maintenance
Acreage
Shaded areas
Grass area
Parking close to the site
Percent essential or very important
94%
75%
71%
63%
74%Page 56 of 196
Key Finding #4
Page 57 of 196
Support for FENCED Off Leash Dog Area
At least 6 in 10 strongly or
somewhat supported a fenced, off leash
dog area or park
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Level of Support Summary
25%
26%
33%
40%
54%
16%
16%
27%
26%
23%
22%
28%
19%
17%
14%
17%
15%
10%
7%
5%
20%
16%
12%
10%
4%
DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson
Park?
DOG AREA (NO fence) at the
Northwest Greenbelt?
FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at
Duncan Park?
FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park?
FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing
Park?
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
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Cushing Park –Fenced Dog Park
Strongly
support
54%
Somewhat
support
23%Neither
support
nor
oppose
14%
Somewhat
oppose
5%
Strongly
oppose
4%Page 60 of 196
Jason Park –Fenced Dog Park
Strongly
support
40%
Somewhat
support
26%Neither
support
nor
oppose
17%
Somewhat
oppose
7%
Strongly
oppose
10%Page 61 of 196
Duncan Park –Fenced
(one fence) Dog Area
Strongly
support
33%
Somewhat
support
27%
Neither
support
nor
oppose
19%
Somewhat
oppose
10%
Strongly
oppose
12%Page 62 of 196
Northwest Greenbelt –Dog Area (no fence)
Strongly
support
26%
Somewhat
support
16%
Neither
support
nor
oppose
28%
Somewhat
oppose
15%
Strongly
oppose
16%Page 63 of 196
Emerson Park –Dog Area (no fence)
Strongly
support
25%
Somewhat
support
16%
Neither
support
nor
oppose
22%
Somewhat
oppose
17%
Strongly
oppose
20%Page 64 of 196
Higher Support
Length of residency less than 20 years:
•having a fenced dog park at Cushing Park
Dog owners:
•off leash dog areas or parks at Emerson Park, Cushing
Park and Northwest Greenbelt
Households with children:
•off leash dog parks or areas at the Northwest Greenbelt
and Duncan Park
Photo by mentatdgt from PexelsPage 65 of 196
Key Finding #5
Page 66 of 196
Support for Potential Dog-related Policies
22%
29%
46%
28%
24%
21%
22%
31%
12%
12%
10%
8%
16%
6%
13%
non-Englewood residents paying an
additional dog licensing fee for a City
of Englewood dog license to help
fund park maintenance and staffing?
non-residents being able to use City
of Englewood parks with their dogs?
a dog licensing program?
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
Page 67 of 196
Higher Support
Length of residency less
than 20 years:
•non-residents being able to
use City parks with their dogs
Non-dog owners:
•of dog licensing program
Residents within ½ mile of
Emerson and Jason parks;
outside ½ mile of Cushing
Park
•non-residents paying an
additional dog licensing fee
Photo by Artem Beliaikin from PexelsPage 68 of 196
Questions?Page 69 of 196
Next Steps
•Reconvene the Off Leash Task Force
▫Bring task force results to a study session in July
with a potential vote in August to implement new
off leash program in 2022.
•Council to make recommendations and vote to
approve off leash program based on data
received from the Polco Survey. Page 70 of 196
Laurie Urban
Director of Client Success
Polco/National Research Center
laurie@polco.us
Thank you!Page 71 of 196
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Englewood, CO Dog Park Survey
Report of Results
Table of Contents
Survey Background .....................................................................................................................1
Survey Results ............................................................................................................................4
Community Context ...................................................................................................................... 4
Off-Leash Park Use ....................................................................................................................... 9
Dog Leash Preferences ............................................................................................................... 12
Appendix A: Full Set of Responses to the Random Sample Survey ......................................... 21
Appendix B: Comparisons of Survey Responses by Respondent Characteristics
(Random Sample) ................................................................................................................. 39
Appendix C: Comparisons of Survey Responses by Proximity of Residence to City Parks
(Random Sample) ................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix D: Full Set of Responses to the Open Participation Survey ...................................... 64
Appendix E: Comparisons of Random Sample and Open Participation Survey Responses...... 84
Appendix F: Survey Methodology ............................................................................................ 89
Appendix G: Survey Materials .................................................................................................. 93
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Survey Background
About the Survey
The City of Englewood, CO contracted with Polco’s National Research Center (NRC) to conduct
a survey of residents to gather feedback on their use of and preferences for dog parks in the
community. The survey was developed through an iterative process with City staff and the Task
Force created to deal with City issues around dog parks. Respondents answered questions about
their preferences for off-leash dog areas versus fenced-in dog parks, where the dogs should be
allowed in specific parks, if dogs should be licensed, and how many dogs households have,
among other topics.
Survey Administration
A total of 5,000 addresses were randomly selected from a list of all residential addresses in
Englewood. Each of these selected households was contacted two times with a postcard
invitation to complete the survey online (using the provided URL). The postcard invitations
were signed by the Mayor and instructed respondents in both English and Spanish to complete
the survey online in their preferred language. About 5% of the mailed invitation postcards (250)
were returned because they were received by vacant housing units. Of the estimated 4,750
remaining households, 520 completed the survey, providing a response rate of 11%. The margin
of error for this survey with 520 respondents is ±4.3%.
The survey data were statistically weighted to adjust for under-response among certain
demographic groups, a survey research best practice. Comparisons of results by respondent
characteristics and geographic area of residence are included, highlighted throughout the report
and reported in detail in the appendices. More information about the survey methods used can
be found in Appendix F: Survey Methodology.
Key Findings
Most Englewood residents use City parks and value their maintenance and cleanliness.
About 82% of respondents had used a City park in the 12 months prior to the survey. When
use of City parks was compared by respondent characteristics, households with chi ldren under
18 years old were more likely than households without children under 18 to have used a City
park in the last 12 months.
Of those who reported using a City park in the last 12 months, Bates-Logan Park and Belleview
Park were the most frequented by residents, with over 30% saying they had visited each of the
two parks at least 1-2 times a month in the last 12 months; another roughly 30% of
respondents had visited Bates-Logan and Belleview parks less than once a month over the last
year. A smaller percentage of respondents reported visiting Jason (25%), Cushing (20%),
Duncan (20%), Romans (20%), and Southwest Greenbelt (19%) parks at least 1-2 times a
month over the past year.
Residents evaluated their level of concern about 11 different aspects of City of Englewood
parks. The leading concerns for the majority of respondents were park maintenance (62%)
and overall cleanliness (57%), with about 30% of respondents listing each of these as a major
concern. Dog-human conflicts and dog-dog conflicts in City parks were a major or moderate
concern for about 40% of respondents, and a minor concern for an additional 30%. Distance
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of dog areas or parks from playgrounds (33%) and picnic shelters (32%), and repurposed use
of park space (31%) were at least a moderate concern for some respondents.
About 50% of households have dogs, and 40% of those use existing off leash City dog
parks or areas.
About half (48% of respondents reported having dogs in their households; 31% have one dog,
14% have two dogs, and 3% have three or more dogs. About half of households (52%) currently
have no dogs.
Of those who had at least one dog in their home, 40% had used an existing off leash dog park
or area. Households with children under 18, those living within a half mile of Jason Park, and
those living outside a half mile of Emerson Park were more likely to use existing off leash dog
parks or areas compared to their counterparts.
About 48% of dog owners who had used an off leash City dog park or area reported using
Jason Park at least 1-2 times a month and 19% had used it less than once a month in the last
12 months. Canine Corral was used at least 1-2 times a month in the last year by about 40% of
respondents, and an additional 22% used it less than once a month. Centennial Park and
Duncan Park were used at least 1-2 times a month by around 25% of respondents; 65%
reported never having used these two parks in the 12 months prior to the survey.
Overall, residents feel dogs can be off leash in City parks but in a fenced in area, and
dog park users prioritize park cleanliness and maintenance for a successful fenced in
dog park.
Survey respondents selected the one statement out of five that best reflected their opinion
about dogs in City of Englewood parks. About half of residents (52%) felt that dogs can be off
leash, but in a fenced in area, while 24% said that dogs can be off leash with no fence required.
A smaller percentage (19%) said that dogs should only be on-leash in Englewood parks; 3% of
respondents had no preference, and 2% preferred no dogs in parks.
Those who had lived in the City for more than 20 years and those who did not own a dog were
more likely to prefer dogs only be on-leash compared to dog owners and residents who had
lived in the city for a shorter period of time. Also, those who lived outside a half mile of any of
the five specific parks being asked about on the survey (Duncan, Cushing, Emerson, Jason,
Northwest Greenbelt) were more likely to feel dogs should only be on-leash compared to those
living within a half mile of these five parks.
Survey respondents who owned at least one dog and had used an existing off leash City dog
park or area assessed the importance of 11 different factors that could create a successful
fenced in dog park. Cleanliness and maintenance of a fenced in dog park was essential to 50%
of respondents and very important to an additional 44%. Just under 40% rated having a grass
area and acreage as essential (39% and 37%, respectively), and a slightly smaller proportion
(30%) felt that shaded areas were essential. Parking close to the site was essential or very
important for 63% of respondents.
While a majority of respondents support a fenced off leash dog area or park in
Emerson, Cushing, Duncan, and Jason parks overall, support lessened for some when
presented with the design options.
At least 60% of respondents strongly or somewhat supported a fenced, off leash dog area or
park in Emerson, Cushing, Duncan, and Jason parks overall. Between 20% and 30% of
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respondents neither supported nor opposed having a fenced, off leash dog area or park in each
of the four mentioned parks. Fifteen percent or less of residents opposed having a fenced, off
leash dog area or park in each of the four parks, with Duncan Park receiving the strongest
opposition.
Survey respondents were presented with a series of questions that included a description and
an image of proposed off leash dog areas or parks in Cushing, Jason, Duncan, and Emerson
Parks, as well as the Northwest Greenbelt, and assessed their level of support for each. The
highest support was voiced for an off leash fenced dog park at Cushing Park, with 77% of
residents strongly or somewhat supporting this measure; only 9% opposed a fenced dog park
at Cushing Park. A majority of respondents also supported an off leash fenced dog park at
Jason Park (66%), and a similar proportion (60%) supported a single fence dog area at
Duncan Park. Fewer than half of residents strongly or somewhat supported off leash dog areas
(no fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt (42%) and Emerson (41%) parks, and at least 30%
strongly or somewhat opposed an unfenced dog area at these two locations.
Residents who had lived in the city for less than 20 years were significantly more supportive of
having a fenced dog park at Cushing Park compared to those who had lived in the city for
more than 20 years. Dog owners voiced stronger support for off leash dog areas or parks at
Emerson and Cushing parks, as well as the Northwest Greenbelt, compared to those without
dogs. Households with children under 18 were more likely to support off leash dog parks or
areas at the Northwest Greenbelt and Duncan Park compared to those without children.
In general, many respondents support a dog licensing program in Englewood but are
more hesitant of policy changes for non-residents.
Respondents indicated their level of support for two potential policies related to dogs in the
City of Englewood, as well as whether non-residents should be able to use City parks with their
dogs. The majority of respondents (67%) strongly or somewhat supported the City
implementing a dog licensing program in Englewood, 12% neither supported nor opposed the
measure, and 21% opposed it.
About half of residents (53%) supported non -residents being able to use City of Englewood
parks with their dogs, 31% neither supported nor opposed it, and 16% opposed it. In addition,
50% of respondents supported non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing
fee for a City of Englewood dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing; 22% felt
indifferent about this policy, and 28% opposed it.
Households without dogs were more supportive of dog licensing compared to those with dogs.
Those who had lived in the city for less than 20 years were more likely to support non -
residents being able to use City parks with their dogs compared to longer-term residents.
Residents living within a half mile of Emerson and Jason parks were more supportiv e of non-
Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a City dog license compared to
those living outside a half mile of these two parks. However, those living outside a half mile of
Cushing Park were more supportive of this measure compared to those who lived within a half
mile of Cushing Park.
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Survey Results
Community Context
Quality of Life
About 89% of Englewood residents gave positive marks to the city as a place to live , and 84%
gave excellent or good reviews to the overall quality of life in Englewood. Many viewed the city
as an excellent or good place to raise children (71%) and felt safe in Englewood overall (66%).
Figure 1: Aspects of Quality of Life
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Englewood.
Overall Park Usage
About 82% of respondents had used a City park in the 12 months prior to the survey.
Figure 2: Use of City Parks Overall
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood parks?
17%
20%
21%
27%
49%
51%
63%
62%
28%
25%
15%
10%
6%
4%
1%
1%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood
Englewood as a place to raise children
The overall quality of life in Englewood
Englewood as a place to live
Excellent Good Fair Poor
Yes
82%
No
18%
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Use of City parks overall was compared by respondent characteristics. Overall, most respondent
subgroups tended to be equally as likely to have used City parks in the 12 months prior to the
survey. Households with children under 18 years old were more likely than households without
children under 18 to have used a City park in the last 12 months. (Additional comparisons by
respondent characteristics and geography can be found in Appendix B and Appendix C.)
Figure 3: Use of City Parks Overall Compared by Respondent Characteristics
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood parks?
The five specific parks used for geographic breakdowns included Duncan, Jason, Cushing, Emerson, and Northwest Greenbelt.
83%
81%
79%
96%
78%
82%
84%
80%
85%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Live outside 1/2 mile of any of the 5 parks
Live within 1/2 mile of any of the 5 parks
No kids under 18
Has kids under 18
More than 20 years
6 to 20 years
Lived in City 5 years or less
No dogs
Has 1 or more dogs
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Survey respondents who reported using a City park in the last 12 months shared how often they
visited 16 specific City parks or open space areas. Bates-Logan Park and Belleview Park were
most commonly frequented by residents, with over 30% saying they had visited each of the two
parks at least 1-2 times a month in the last 12 months; another roughly 30% of respondents had
visited Bates-Logan and Belleview parks less than once a month over the last year. A smaller
percentage of respondents reported visiting Jason (25%), Cushing (20%), Duncan (20%),
Romans (20%), and Southwest Greenbelt (19%) parks at least 1-2 times a month over the past
year.
Figure 4: Use of Specific City Parks
If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you visited each
of the following parks or open space areas?
Asked only of those who had visited a City park in the last 12 months.
3%
6%
5%
9%
5%
4%
9%
7%
8%
13%
12%
8%
12%
14%
16%
21%
3%
6%
6%
7%
5%
6%
7%
7%
11%
7%
8%
9%
8%
11%
15%
15%
7%
8%
9%
8%
14%
15%
9%
15%
11%
12%
12%
17%
22%
21%
30%
27%
87%
81%
80%
77%
76%
76%
75%
71%
70%
69%
68%
66%
58%
53%
39%
37%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field
Clarkson-Amherst
Baker
Emerson
Northwest Greenbelt
Denny Miller Fields
Rotolo
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary
Southwest Greenbelt
Romans
Duncan
Centennial
Cushing
Jason
Belleview
Bates –Logan
3 times a month or more 1-2 times a month Less than once a month Never/0 times
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Overall Concerns about Parks
Residents evaluated their level of concern about 11 different aspects of City of Englewood parks.
The leading concerns for the majority of respondents were park maintenance (62%) and overall
cleanliness (57%), with about 30% of respondents listing each of these as a major concern. Dog -
human conflicts and dog-dog conflicts in City parks were a major or moderate concern for about
40% of respondents, and a minor concern for an additional 30%. Distance of dog areas or parks
from playgrounds (33%) and picnic shelters (32%), and repurposed use of park space (31%)
were at least a moderate concern for some respondents.
Figure 5: Englewood Park Concerns
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as they relate to City of Englewood parks?
5%
7%
6%
7%
12%
14%
13%
16%
20%
33%
29%
12%
16%
17%
19%
19%
18%
20%
26%
24%
24%
33%
26%
17%
24%
25%
22%
23%
24%
31%
30%
22%
16%
57%
60%
52%
49%
47%
45%
43%
27%
26%
21%
23%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports
fields
Dog areas or parks located away from housing
Noise
Parking
Repurposed use of park space
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic
shelters
Distance of dog areas or parks from
playgrounds
Dog-dog conflicts
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in
contact with humans)
Cleanliness overall
Maintenance
Major concern Moderate concern Minor concern Not a concern
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Dogs in Household
About half (48%) of respondents reported having dogs in their households; 31% have one dog,
14% have two dogs, and 3% have three or more dogs. About half of households (52%) currently
have no dogs.
Figure 6: Number of Dogs in Household
How many dogs currently live in your household?
None
52%
1 dog
31%
2 dogs
14%
3 dogs
2%
4 or more
dogs
1%
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Off-Leash Park Use
Respondents who reported having at least one dog in their household indicated whether they
currently used existing off leash City dog parks or dog areas, and how often they used five
specific off leash dog parks or areas.
Of those who had at least one dog in their home, 40% had used an existing off leash dog park or
area.
Figure 7: Use of Existing Off Leash City Dog Parks and Dog Areas
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine
Corral, Centennial Park, Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt?
This question was only asked of those who reported at least one dog living in their household.
Yes
40%No
60%
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When looking at use of off leash dog parks or areas by respondent characteristics, generally
there were no differences by length of residency and those who live within a half mile of Cushing
and Jason parks. However, households with children under 18, those living within a half mile of
Jason Park, and those living outside a half mile of Emerson Park were more likely to use existing
off leash dog parks or areas compared to their counterparts. (Additional comparisons by
respondent characteristics and geography can be found in Appendix B and Appendix C.)
Figure 8: Use of Any Existing Off Leash City Dog Parks and Dog Areas Compared by Respondent Characteristics
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine
Corral, Centennial Park, Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt?
The five specific parks used for geographic breakdowns included Duncan, Jason, Cushing, Emerson, and Northwest Greenbelt. Too
few respondents lived within a ½ mile of the Northwest Greenbelt so those comparisons are excluded.
38%
80%
39%
45%
40%
44%
45%
20%
42%
39%
46%
24%
47%
46%
34%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Live outside 1/2 mile of Duncan
Live within 1/2 mile of Duncan
Live outside 1/2 mile of Jason
Live within 1/2 mile of Jason
Live outside 1/2 mile of Cushing
Live within 1/2 mile of Cushing
Live outside 1/2 mile of Emerson
Live within 1/2 mile of Emerson
Live outside 1/2 mile of any of the 5 parks
Live within 1/2 mile of any of the 5 parks
No kids under 18
Has kids under 18
More than 20 years
6 to 20 years
Lived in City 5 years or less
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About 48% of dog owners who had used an off leash City dog park or area reported using Jason
Park at least 1-2 times a month and 19% had used it less than once a month in the last 12
months. Canine Corral also was one of the more frequently used existing off leash parks, with
about 40% having used it 1-2 times a month in the last year and 22% having used it less than
once a month. Centennial Park (28%) and Duncan Park (24%) were used at least 1-2 times a
month by about one-quarter of respondents; 65% reported never having used these tw o parks in
the 12 months prior to the survey. The Northwest Greenbelt was used 1-2 times a month or more
by only 7% of respondents.
Figure 9: Use of Specific Off Leash City Dog Parks or Dog Areas
In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of the following off leash DOG PARKS or DOG
AREAS?
This question was only asked of those who reported at least one dog living in their household and currently use existing off leash dog
parks and dog areas.
6%
13%
16%
19%
37%
1%
15%
8%
21%
9%
10%
8%
11%
22%
19%
82%
65%
65%
38%
35%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Northwest Greenbelt
Centennial Park
Duncan Park
Canine Corral
Jason Park
3 times a month or more 1-2 times a month Less than once a month Never/0 times
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Dog Leash Preferences
Survey respondents shared their overall sentiments about dogs in City parks. About half of
residents (52%) felt that dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area, while 24% felt that dogs
can be off leash with no fence required. A smaller percentage (19%) said that dogs should only be
on-leash in Englewood parks; 3% of respondents had no preference, and 2% preferred no dogs
in parks.
Figure 10: Dog Leash Preferences
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks?
2%
3%
19%
24%
52%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
I prefer no dogs in parks.
I don't have a preference.
Dogs should only be on-leash.
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be
required.
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in
area.
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Comparisons by respondent subgroups revealed a few differences in opinions. Those who had
lived in the City for more than 20 years and those who did not own a dog were more likely to
prefer dogs only be on-leash compared to those who had lived in the city for a shorter period of
time and dog owners. Also, those who lived outside a half mile of any of the five specific parks
being asked about on the survey were more likely to feel dogs should only be on-leash compared
to those living within a half mile of these five parks. (Additional comparisons by respondent
characteristics and geography can be found in Appendix B and Appendix C.)
Figure 11: Dog Leash Preferences Compared by Respondent Characteristics
Respondent
characteristics
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of
Englewood parks?
Dogs can be off
leash, no fence
should be required.
Dogs can be off
leash, but in a
fenced in area.
Dogs should
only be on-
leash.
I prefer no
dogs in
parks.
I don't have a
preference.
Has 1 or more dogs 34% 52% 11% 1% 2%
No dogs 14% 52% 26% 3% 5%
Lived in City 5 years
or less 23% 60% 13% 3% 2%
6 to 20 years 22% 51% 19% 2% 6%
More than 20 years 26% 40% 30% 2% 2%
Has kids under 18 19% 53% 24% 1% 3%
No kids under 18 25% 54% 16% 2% 3%
Live within 1/2 mile
of any of the 5 parks 27% 52% 15% 1% 4%
Live outside 1/2 mile
of any of the 5 parks 20% 52% 23% 3% 2%
The five specific parks used for geographic breakdowns included Duncan, Jason, Cushing, Emerson, and Northwest Greenbelt.
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Survey respondents who owned at least one dog and had used an existing off leash City dog park
or area assessed the importance of 11 different factors that could create a succ essful fenced in
dog park. Cleanliness and maintenance of a fenced in dog park was essential to 50% of
respondents and very important to an additional 44%. Just under 40% rated having a grass area
and acreage was essential (39% and 37%, respectively) and a slightly smaller proportion (30%)
felt that shaded areas were essential. Parking close to the site was essential or very important for
63% of respondents. Having dog amenities and a separate small dog area were both deemed not
at all important by over 40% of residents.
Figure 12: Importance of Factors for Fenced Dog Parks
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items to a successful fenced in DOG PARK?
This question was only asked of those who reported at least one dog living in their household and current use of existing off leash
dog parks and dog areas.
3%
8%
8%
10%
14%
16%
23%
30%
37%
39%
50%
8%
22%
23%
22%
23%
25%
40%
44%
38%
32%
44%
36%
29%
41%
35%
44%
35%
30%
23%
23%
21%
6%
53%
42%
29%
33%
19%
24%
8%
3%
1%
8%
0%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox)
Separate small dog area
Restrooms
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel,
dirt)
Within walking distance of home
Benches for people
Parking close to site
Shaded areas
Acreage
Grass area
Cleanliness/ maintenance
Essential Very important Somewhat important Not at all important
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At least 60% of respondents strongly or somewhat supported a fenced, off leash dog area or park
in Emerson, Cushing, Duncan, and Jason parks. Between 20% and 30% of respondents neither
supported nor opposed having a fenced, off leash dog area or park in each of the four mentioned
parks. Fifteen percent or less of residents opposed having a fenced, off leash dog area or park in
each of the four parks, with Duncan Park receiving the strongest opposition.
Figure 13: Support for Fenced Off Leash Dog Park or Area
How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash dog area or park at each of the following
parks?
42%
42%
44%
44%
19%
21%
20%
21%
25%
29%
24%
20%
5%
4%
5%
6%
10%
5%
7%
9%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Duncan Park
Cushing Park
Emerson Park
Jason Park
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
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Residents who had lived in the city for five years or less tended to be more supportive of having a
fenced, off leash dog area or park in each of the four parks listed compared to those who had
lived in the community for more than 20 years. Households with childre n under 18 years old
were more supportive of a fenced, off leash dog area or park in Cushing Park compared to
households without children. (Additional comparisons by respondent characteristics and
geography can be found in Appendix B and Appendix C.)
Figure 14: Support for Fenced Off Leash Dog Park or Area Compared by Respondent Characteristics
Respondent
characteristics
How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash dog area or park at
each of the following parks? (Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Jason Park Emerson Park Duncan Park Cushing Park
Has 1 or more dogs 65% 64% 61% 66%
No dogs 66% 64% 60% 58%
Lived in City 5 years or
less 70% 72% 65% 68%
6 to 20 years 66% 59% 62% 66%
More than 20 years 57% 53% 50% 47%
Has kids under 18 68% 58% 54% 49%
No kids under 18 65% 66% 62% 65%
Live within 1/2 mile of
any of the 5 parks 64% 61% 61% 63%
Live outside 1/2 mile of
any of the 5 parks 68% 68% 60% 62%
Live within 1/2 mile of
Emerson 56% 63% 51% 58%
Live outside 1/2 mile of
Emerson 68% 64% 62% 63%
Live within 1/2 mile of
Cushing 75% 74% 77% 72%
Live outside 1/2 mile of
Cushing 64% 63% 58% 60%
Live within 1/2 mile of
Jason 65% 53% 61% 61%
Live outside 1/2 mile of
Jason 66% 66% 60% 62%
Live within 1/2 mile of
Duncan 61% 43% 57% 51%
Live outside 1/2 mile of
Duncan 66% 66% 61% 63%
The five specific parks used for geographic breakdowns included Duncan, Jason, Cushing, Emerson, and Northwest Greenbelt. Too
few respondents lived within a ½ mile of the Northwest Greenbelt so those comparisons are excluded.
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Survey respondents were presented with a series of questions that included a description and an
image of proposed off leash dog areas or parks in Cushing, Jason, Duncan, and Emerson Park s,
as well as the Northwest Greenbelt. Respondents assessed their level of support for each
proposed off leash park or area.
The highest level of support was voiced for an off leash fenced dog park at Cushing Park, with
54% of residents strongly supporting this measure and 23% somewhat supporting it; only 9%
opposed a fenced dog park at Cushing Park. A majority of respondents (66%) also supported a n
off leash fenced dog park at Jason Park, with 40% strongly supporting and 26% somewhat
supporting it. A similar proportion (60%) supported a single fence dog area at Duncan Park.
Less than half of residents strongly or somewhat supported off leash dog areas (no fence) at the
Northwest Greenbelt (42%) and Emerson Park (41%), and at least 30% strongly or somewhat
opposed an unfenced dog area at these two locations.
Figure 15: Support for Proposed Off Leash Dog Areas or Parks in Select City Parks
How much would you support or oppose an off leash...
25%
26%
33%
40%
54%
16%
16%
27%
26%
23%
22%
28%
19%
17%
14%
17%
15%
10%
7%
5%
20%
16%
12%
10%
4%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park?
DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest
Greenbelt?
FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park?
FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park?
FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park?
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
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Residents who had lived in the city for less than 20 years were significantly more supportive of
having a fenced dog park at Cushing Park compared to those who had lived in the city for more
than 20 years. Dog owners voiced stronger support for off leash dog areas or parks at Emerson,
and Cushing parks as well as the Northwest Greenbelt compared to those without dogs.
Households with children under 18 were more likely to support off leash dog parks or areas at
the Northwest Greenbelt and Duncan Park compared to those without children. (Additional
comparisons by respondent characteristics and geography can be found Appendix B and
Appendix C.)
Figure 16: Support for Proposed Off Leash Dog Areas or Parks in Select City Parks by Respondent Characteristics
Respondent
characteristics
How much do you support or oppose an off leash….
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
DOG AREA (NO
fence) at
Emerson Park?
DOG AREA (NO
fence) at the
Northwest
Greenbelt?
FENCED (one
fence) DOG
AREA at Duncan
Park?
FENCED DOG
PARK at
Cushing
Park?
FENCED DOG
PARK at
Jason Park?
Has 1 or more dogs 57% 54% 64% 84% 64%
No dogs 26% 29% 56% 71% 67%
Lived in City 5 years
or less 44% 44% 62% 80% 66%
6 to 20 years 42% 42% 59% 81% 68%
More than 20 years 34% 34% 55% 66% 62%
Has kids under 18 34% 29% 49% 77% 67%
No kids under 18 43% 45% 63% 78% 66%
Live within 1/2 mile
of any of the 5 parks 44% 44% 62% 79% 67%
Live outside 1/2
mile of any of the 5
parks 38% 38% 57% 76% 64%
Live within 1/2 mile
of Emerson 55% 48% 61% 78% 68%
Live outside 1/2
mile of Emerson 38% 40% 60% 77% 65%
Live within 1/2 mile
of Cushing 35% 35% 67% 73% 62%
Live outside 1/2
mile of Cushing 42% 42% 59% 78% 66%
Live within 1/2 mile
of Jason 43% 48% 64% 81% 63%
Live outside 1/2
mile of Jason 41% 40% 59% 77% 66%
Live within 1/2 mile
of Duncan 33% 42% 57% 85% 75%
Live outside 1/2
mile of Duncan 42% 41% 60% 77% 65%
The five specific parks used for geographic breakdowns included Duncan, Jason, Cushing, Emerson, and Northwest Greenbelt. Too
few respondents lived within a ½ mile of the Northwest Greenbelt so those comparisons are excluded.
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Respondents indicated their level of support for two potential policies related to dogs in the City
of Englewood, as well as whether non-residents should be able to use City parks with their dogs.
The majority of respondents (67%) strongly or somewhat supported the City implementing a
dog licensing program in Englewood, 12% neither supported nor opposed the measure, and 21%
opposed it. About half of residents (53%) supported non-residents being able to use City of
Englewood parks with their dogs, 31% neither supported nor opposed it, a nd 16% opposed it. In
addition, 50% of respondents supported non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog
licensing fee for a City of Englewood dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing ;
22% felt indifferent about this policy, and 28% opposed it.
Figure 17: Support for Potential Dog-related Policies in Englewood
How much would you support or oppose...
22%
29%
46%
28%
24%
21%
22%
31%
12%
12%
10%
8%
16%
6%
13%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
non-Englewood residents paying an additional
dog licensing fee for a City of Englewood dog
license to help fund park maintenance and
staffing?
non-residents being able to use City of
Englewood parks with their dogs?
a dog licensing program?
Strongly support Somewhat support Neither support nor oppose Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose
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Households without dogs were more supportive of dog licensing compared to those with dogs.
Those who had lived in the city for less than 20 years were more likely to support non -residents
being able to use City parks with their dogs compared to longer-term residents. Residents living
within a half mile of Emerson and Jason parks were more supportive of non -Englewood
residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a City dog license compared to those living
outside a half mile of these two parks. However, those living outside a half mile of Cushing Park
were more supportive of this measure compared to those who lived within a half mile of Cushing
Park. (Additional comparisons by respondent characteristics and geography can be found
Appendix B and Appendix C.)
Figure 18: Support for Potential Dog-related Policies in Englewood by Respondent Characteristics
Respondent characteristics
How much do you support or oppose…
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
a dog
licensing
program?
non-residents being
able to use City of
Englewood parks
with their dogs?
non-Englewood residents paying an
additional dog licensing fee for a City
of Englewood dog license to help fund
park maintenance and staffing?
Has 1 or more dogs 52% 52% 45%
No dogs 82% 55% 54%
Lived in City 5 years or less 65% 62% 44%
6 to 20 years 66% 53% 47%
More than 20 years 75% 36% 64%
Has kids under 18 66% 52% 49%
No kids under 18 67% 56% 47%
Within 1/2 mile of any of
the 5 parks 65% 53% 53%
Outside 1/2 mile of any of
the 5 parks 70% 54% 46%
Within 1/2 mile of Emerson 73% 52% 60%
Outside 1/2 mile of
Emerson 66% 54% 47%
Within 1/2 mile of Cushing 55% 59% 37%
Outside 1/2 mile of
Cushing 70% 52% 52%
Within 1/2 mile of Jason 61% 54% 61%
Outside 1/2 mile of Jason 69% 53% 48%
Within 1/2 mile of Duncan 72% 43% 46%
Outside 1/2 mile of Duncan 67% 54% 50%
The five specific parks used for geographic breakdowns included Duncan, Jason, Cushing, Emerson, and Northwest Greenbelt. Too
few respondents lived within a ½ mile of the Northwest Greenbelt so those comparisons are excluded.
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Appendix A: Full Set of Responses to the Random Sample Survey
The full set of responses for each question on the random sample survey are displayed in the tables in this appendix. Some
questions included a “don’t know” response option. For these questions, two sets of tables are provided in this appendix: the first
with the “don’t know” responses excluded, to show the proportion of respo ndents with an opinion giving a response and the
second with the “don’t know” responses included, to allow examination of the magnitude of unfamiliarity with certain items.
Each table displays the proportion of respondents and number of respondents who gav e each response. Verbatim responses to any
open ended questions are provided under separate cover.
Table 1: Question 1 without "don't know" responses
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in
Englewood. Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Englewood as a place to live 27% N=139 62% N=316 10% N=52 1% N=4 100% N=511
Englewood as a place to raise children 20% N=70 51% N=178 25% N=88 4% N=15 100% N=350
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 17% N=89 49% N=252 28% N=143 6% N=31 100% N=516
The overall quality of life in Englewood 21% N=106 63% N=325 15% N=77 1% N=4 100% N=512
Table 2: Question 1 with "don't know" responses
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of
life in Englewood. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Englewood as a place to live 27% N=139 62% N=316 10% N=52 1% N=4 0% N=0 100% N=511
Englewood as a place to raise children 14% N=70 35% N=178 17% N=88 3% N=15 32% N=161 100% N=511
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 17% N=89 49% N=252 28% N=143 6% N=31 0% N=0 100% N=516
The overall quality of life in Englewood 21% N=106 63% N=325 15% N=77 1% N=4 0% N=2 100% N=514
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Table 3: Question 2
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood parks? Percent Number
Yes 82% N=396
No 18% N=87
Total 100% N=483
Table 4: Question 3
If you have visited a City of
Englewood park in the last 12
months, how often, if at all, have you
visited each of the following parks or
open space areas?
Never/0
times
Less than once
a month
1-2 times a
month
3-4 times a
month
Multiple
times a week Daily Total
Baker 80% N=227 9% N=24 6% N=17 4% N=11 1% N=3 0% N=1 100% N=282
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 71% N=214 15% N=45 7% N=22 3% N=9 3% N=9 1% N=2 100% N=302
Bates – Logan 37% N=127 27% N=95 15% N=51 8% N=29 10% N=34 3% N=11 100% N=346
Belleview 39% N=134 30% N=105 15% N=51 9% N=31 5% N=17 2% N=8 100% N=346
Centennial 66% N=204 17% N=53 9% N=28 3% N=9 2% N=6 3% N=9 100% N=309
Clarkson-Amherst 81% N=243 8% N=24 6% N=18 2% N=5 3% N=10 1% N=3 100% N=302
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 87% N=258 7% N=22 3% N=8 1% N=3 1% N=3 1% N=2 100% N=296
Cushing 58% N=184 22% N=71 8% N=25 5% N=14 6% N=18 2% N=5 100% N=318
Denny Miller Fields 76% N=230 15% N=45 6% N=18 0% N=1 2% N=6 1% N=4 100% N=304
Duncan 68% N=216 12% N=37 8% N=26 6% N=20 4% N=14 2% N=6 100% N=318
Emerson 77% N=233 8% N=24 7% N=20 3% N=9 4% N=13 1% N=4 100% N=303
Jason 53% N=171 21% N=69 11% N=37 5% N=16 6% N=19 3% N=11 100% N=323
Northwest Greenbelt 76% N=234 14% N=43 5% N=16 2% N=6 2% N=7 0% N=1 100% N=307
Romans 69% N=220 12% N=37 7% N=22 4% N=14 7% N=23 1% N=5 100% N=320
Rotolo 75% N=230 9% N=29 7% N=21 5% N=16 2% N=7 2% N=5 100% N=308
Southwest Greenbelt 70% N=221 11% N=35 11% N=33 4% N=13 3% N=10 1% N=3 100% N=315
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Table 5: Question 4
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks? Percent Number
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required. 24% N=122
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area. 52% N=270
Dogs should only be on-leash. 19% N=97
I prefer no dogs in parks. 2% N=12
I don't have a preference. 3% N=17
Total 100% N=518
Table 6: Question 5
How many dogs currently live in your household? Percent Number
None 52% N=271
1 31% N=160
2 14% N=74
3 2% N=12
4 or more 1% N=3
Total 100% N=520
Table 7: Question 6
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine Corral, Centennial Park,
Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt? Percent Number
Yes 40% N=100
No 60% N=148
Total 100% N=249
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs.
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Table 8: Question 7
In the last 12 months, how often, if
at all, have you used each of the
following off leash DOG PARKS or
DOG AREAS?
Never/0
times
Less than
once a month
1-2 times a
month
3-4 times a
month
Multiple times
a week Daily Total
Canine Corral 38% N=35 22% N=20 21% N=20 11% N=10 7% N=7 1% N=1 100% N=93
Centennial Park 65% N=53 8% N=7 15% N=12 2% N=2 6% N=5 5% N=4 100% N=82
Duncan Park 65% N=51 11% N=8 8% N=7 1% N=0 9% N=7 7% N=5 100% N=78
Jason Park 35% N=30 19% N=17 9% N=8 6% N=5 15% N=13 15% N=13 100% N=87
Northwest Greenbelt 82% N=61 10% N=8 1% N=1 3% N=2 2% N=2 1% N=1 100% N=75
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs and currently uses existing off leash dog parks or areas.
Table 9: Question 8 without "don't know" responses
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items
to a successful fenced in DOG PARK? Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important Total
Acreage 37% N=36 38% N=36 23% N=23 1% N=1 100% N=96
Benches for people 16% N=15 25% N=24 35% N=34 24% N=23 100% N=96
Cleanliness/ maintenance 50% N=49 44% N=44 6% N=6 0% N=0 100% N=99
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 3% N=2 8% N=8 36% N=35 53% N=51 100% N=96
Within walking distance of home 14% N=14 23% N=22 44% N=43 19% N=18 100% N=98
Parking close to site 23% N=22 40% N=39 30% N=29 8% N=8 100% N=98
Restrooms 8% N=8 23% N=22 41% N=40 29% N=28 100% N=98
Grass area 39% N=38 32% N=32 21% N=21 8% N=7 100% N=99
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 10% N=10 22% N=22 35% N=34 33% N=32 100% N=98
Separate small dog area 8% N=7 22% N=20 29% N=26 42% N=38 100% N=91
Shaded areas 30% N=30 44% N=44 23% N=22 3% N=3 100% N=99
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs and currently uses existing off leash dog parks or areas.
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Table 10: Question 8 with "don't know" responses
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following
items to a successful fenced in DOG PARK? Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important
Don't
know Total
Acreage 37% N=36 37% N=36 23% N=23 1% N=1 2% N=2 100% N=98
Benches for people 16% N=15 24% N=24 35% N=34 23% N=23 2% N=2 100% N=99
Cleanliness/ maintenance 49% N=49 44% N=44 6% N=6 0% N=0 1% N=1 100% N=100
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 2% N=2 8% N=8 35% N=35 52% N=51 2% N=2 100% N=98
Within walking distance of home 14% N=14 22% N=22 44% N=43 18% N=18 2% N=2 100% N=99
Parking close to site 22% N=22 39% N=39 29% N=29 8% N=8 1% N=1 100% N=100
Restrooms 8% N=8 22% N=22 40% N=40 28% N=28 1% N=1 100% N=100
Grass area 39% N=38 32% N=32 21% N=21 7% N=7 1% N=1 100% N=99
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 10% N=10 22% N=22 34% N=34 32% N=32 2% N=2 100% N=100
Separate small dog area 7% N=7 20% N=20 26% N=26 38% N=38 9% N=9 100% N=100
Shaded areas 30% N=30 44% N=44 22% N=22 3% N=3 1% N=1 100% N=100
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs.
Table 11: Question 9 without "don't know" responses
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as
they relate to City of Englewood parks?
Not a
concern
Minor
concern
Moderate
concern
Major
concern Total
Cleanliness overall 21% N=102 22% N=108 24% N=118 33% N=163 100% N=490
Dog-dog conflicts 27% N=123 31% N=144 26% N=121 16% N=77 100% N=465
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with humans) 26% N=124 30% N=142 24% N=115 20% N=98 100% N=479
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 43% N=200 24% N=111 20% N=95 13% N=60 100% N=466
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 60% N=282 17% N=80 16% N=74 7% N=33 100% N=470
Maintenance 23% N=111 16% N=76 33% N=159 29% N=143 100% N=488
Noise 52% N=251 24% N=118 17% N=83 6% N=31 100% N=484
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 57% N=266 26% N=119 12% N=56 5% N=23 100% N=465
Parking 49% N=234 25% N=123 19% N=91 7% N=34 100% N=481
Repurposed use of park space 47% N=196 22% N=91 19% N=81 12% N=51 100% N=419
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Table 12: Question 9 with "don't know" responses
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the
following as they relate to City of Englewood
parks?
Not a
concern
Minor
concern
Moderate
concern
Major
concern Don't know Total
Cleanliness overall 20% N=102 21% N=108 23% N=118 32% N=163 4% N=18 100% N=508
Dog-dog conflicts 24% N=123 28% N=144 24% N=121 15% N=77 9% N=47 100% N=512
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact
with humans) 24% N=124 28% N=142 22% N=115 19% N=98 6% N=33 100% N=512
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 39% N=200 22% N=111 19% N=95 12% N=60 9% N=44 100% N=510
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 56% N=282 16% N=80 15% N=74 7% N=33 7% N=37 100% N=507
Maintenance 22% N=111 15% N=76 31% N=159 28% N=143 4% N=23 100% N=510
Noise 49% N=251 23% N=118 16% N=83 6% N=31 5% N=25 100% N=509
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 52% N=266 23% N=119 11% N=56 5% N=23 9% N=44 100% N=509
Parking 46% N=234 24% N=123 18% N=91 7% N=34 6% N=30 100% N=511
Repurposed use of park space 39% N=196 18% N=91 16% N=81 10% N=51 17% N=84 100% N=504
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters 42% N=214 21% N=109 17% N=86 13% N=68 6% N=33 100% N=510
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Table 13: Question 11 without "don't know" responses
How much would you support or oppose a
FENCED off leash dog area or park at each of
the following parks?
Strongly
support
Somewhat
support
Neither support
nor oppose
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose Total
Jason Park 44% N=166 21% N=79 20% N=75 6% N=21 9% N=33 100% N=373
Emerson Park 44% N=152 20% N=68 24% N=83 5% N=16 7% N=23 100% N=342
Duncan Park 42% N=146 19% N=66 25% N=87 5% N=18 10% N=34 100% N=351
Cushing Park 42% N=149 21% N=74 29% N=103 4% N=14 5% N=18 100% N=358
Table 14: Question 11 with "don't know" responses
How much would you support or
oppose a FENCED off leash dog
area or park at each of the
following parks?
Strongly
support
Somewhat
support
Neither support
nor oppose
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose Don't know Total
Jason Park 34% N=166 16% N=79 16% N=75 4% N=21 7% N=33 23% N=109 100% N=482
Emerson Park 32% N=152 14% N=68 18% N=83 3% N=16 5% N=23 28% N=134 100% N=476
Duncan Park 30% N=146 14% N=66 18% N=87 4% N=18 7% N=34 28% N=134 100% N=485
Cushing Park 31% N=149 15% N=74 21% N=103 3% N=14 4% N=18 26% N=124 100% N=482
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Table 15: Question 12 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 25% N=114
Somewhat support 16% N=74
Neither support nor oppose 22% N=102
Somewhat oppose 17% N=76
Strongly oppose 20% N=93
Total 100% N=460
Table 16: Question 12 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 23% N=114
Somewhat support 15% N=74
Neither support nor oppose 20% N=102
Somewhat oppose 15% N=76
Strongly oppose 18% N=93
Don't know 9% N=45
Total 100% N=504
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Table 17: Question 13 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt? Percent Number
Strongly support 26% N=114
Somewhat support 16% N=69
Neither support nor oppose 28% N=123
Somewhat oppose 15% N=67
Strongly oppose 16% N=70
Total 100% N=443
Table 18: Question 13 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt? Percent Number
Strongly support 23% N=114
Somewhat support 14% N=69
Neither support nor oppose 25% N=123
Somewhat oppose 13% N=67
Strongly oppose 14% N=70
Don't know 11% N=58
Total 100% N=501
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Table 19: Question 14 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 33% N=155
Somewhat support 27% N=124
Neither support nor oppose 19% N=87
Somewhat oppose 10% N=47
Strongly oppose 12% N=54
Total 100% N=466
Table 20: Question 14 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 31% N=155
Somewhat support 25% N=124
Neither support nor oppose 17% N=87
Somewhat oppose 9% N=47
Strongly oppose 11% N=54
Don't know 7% N=37
Total 100% N=503
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Table 21: Question 15 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 54% N=251
Somewhat support 23% N=109
Neither support nor oppose 14% N=65
Somewhat oppose 5% N=22
Strongly oppose 4% N=18
Total 100% N=466
Table 22: Question 15 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 50% N=251
Somewhat support 22% N=109
Neither support nor oppose 13% N=65
Somewhat oppose 4% N=22
Strongly oppose 4% N=18
Don't know 7% N=37
Total 100% N=503
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Table 23: Question 16 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 40% N=186
Somewhat support 26% N=122
Neither support nor oppose 17% N=81
Somewhat oppose 7% N=34
Strongly oppose 10% N=48
Total 100% N=471
Table 24: Question 16 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 37% N=186
Somewhat support 24% N=122
Neither support nor oppose 16% N=81
Somewhat oppose 7% N=34
Strongly oppose 10% N=48
Don't know 6% N=31
Total 100% N=502
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Table 25: Question 17 without "don't know" responses
Most municipalities require dogs to be licensed to ensure proper vaccinations, cover a portion of the cost of having areas
specifically for a dog and their owner’s enjoyment, and more importantly, having the ability to re turn lost animals to their owners.
The City of Englewood is proposing to implement a dog licensing program. How much do you support or oppose a dog licensing
program? Percent Number
Strongly support 46% N=234
Somewhat support 21% N=106
Neither support nor oppose 12% N=60
Somewhat oppose 8% N=40
Strongly oppose 13% N=63
Total 100% N=504
Table 26: Question 17 with "don't know" responses
Most municipalities require dogs to be licensed to ensure proper vaccinations, cover a portion of the cost of having areas
specifically for a dog and their owner’s enjoyment, and more importantly, having the ability to return lost animals to their owners.
The City of Englewood is proposing to implement a dog licensing program. How much do you support or oppose a dog licensing
program? Percent Number
Strongly support 46% N=234
Somewhat support 21% N=106
Neither support nor oppose 12% N=60
Somewhat oppose 8% N=40
Strongly oppose 12% N=63
Don't know 2% N=10
Total 100% N=515
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Table 27: Question 18 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their dogs? Percent Number
Strongly support 29% N=146
Somewhat support 24% N=122
Neither support nor oppose 31% N=154
Somewhat oppose 10% N=52
Strongly oppose 6% N=29
Total 100% N=504
Table 28: Question 18 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their dogs? Percent Number
Strongly support 28% N=146
Somewhat support 24% N=122
Neither support nor oppose 30% N=154
Somewhat oppose 10% N=52
Strongly oppose 6% N=29
Don't know 2% N=11
Total 100% N=515
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Table 29: Question 19 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a City of Englewood
dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing? Percent Number
Strongly support 22% N=109
Somewhat support 28% N=140
Neither support nor oppose 22% N=110
Somewhat oppose 12% N=62
Strongly oppose 16% N=81
Total 100% N=502
Table 30: Question 19 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a City of Englewood
dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing? Percent Number
Strongly support 21% N=109
Somewhat support 27% N=140
Neither support nor oppose 21% N=110
Somewhat oppose 12% N=62
Strongly oppose 16% N=81
Don't know 2% N=12
Total 100% N=514
Table 31: Question 22
How many years have you lived in Englewood? Percent Number
Less than 2 years 20% N=101
2-5 years 28% N=145
6-10 years 17% N=85
11-20 years 12% N=62
More than 20 years 23% N=120
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Table 32: Question 23
Which best describes the building you live in? Percent Number
One family house detached from any other houses 60% N=307
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium) 39% N=200
Mobile home 1% N=4
Other 0% N=1
Total 100% N=513
Table 33: Question 24
Is this house, apartment or mobile home... Percent Number
Rented 45% N=230
Owned 55% N=279
Total 100% N=510
Table 34: Question 25
Including yourself, do you have any of the following types of people living in your household? Yes No Total
Children age 17 or younger 23% N=111 77% N=362 100% N=473
Adults age 65 or older 25% N=120 75% N=368 100% N=488
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Table 35: Question 26
About how much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in
your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) Percent Number
Less than $25,000 10% N=47
$25,000 to $49,999 20% N=95
$50,000 to $74,999 21% N=100
$75,000 to $99,999 20% N=98
$100,000 to $149,999 17% N=82
$150,000 or more 13% N=62
Total 100% N=485
Table 36: Question 27
Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Percent Number
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 86% N=425
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 14% N=70
Total 100% N=495
Table 37: Question 28
What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.) Percent Number
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1% N=6
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander 3% N=16
Black or African American 2% N=10
White 93% N=456
Other 6% N=29
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option.
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Table 38: Question 29
In which category is your age? Percent Number
18 to 24 years 4% N=19
25 to 34 years 31% N=155
35 to 44 years 19% N=95
45 to 54 years 12% N=63
55 to 64 years 15% N=75
65 to 74 years 14% N=72
75-84 years 4% N=21
85 years or older 1% N=6
Total 100% N=506
Table 39: Question 30
What is your gender? Percent Number
Female 51% N=255
Male 48% N=240
Identify in another way 2% N=8
Total 100% N=503
Table 40: Household Proximity to Specific City Parks
Within 1/2 mile Outside 1/2 mile Total
Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number
Lives within 1/2 mile of any of the 5 parks 52% 272 48% 248 100% 520
Lives within 1/2 mile of Emerson Park 18% 93 82% 427 100% 520
Lives within 1/2 mile of Cushing Park 14% 73 86% 446 100% 520
Lives within 1/2 mile of Jason Park 12% 65 88% 455 100% 520
Lives within 1/2 mile of Duncan Park 8% 41 92% 478 100% 520
Lives within 1/2 mile of the Northwest Greenbelt 1% 4 99% 516 100% 520
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Appendix B: Comparisons of Survey Responses by Respondent Characteristics (Random
Sample)
Understanding the Tables
The subgroup comparison tables contain the crosstabulations of the random sample survey questions by various respondent
demographic characteristics. Chi-square or ANOVA tests of significance were applied to these b reakdowns of survey questions. A
“p-value” of 0.05 or less indicates that there is less than a 5% probability that differences observed between groups are due to
chance; or in other words, a greater than 95% probability that the differences observed in the selected categories of the sample
represent “real” differences among those populations. As subgroups vary in size and each group (and each comparison to anothe r
group) has a unique margin of error, statistical testing is used to determine whether differen ces between subgroups are
statistically significant.
Each column in the following tables is labeled with a letter for each subgroup being compared. The letters start over with “A ” for
each different characteristic. (For example, for housing tenure, renter s and owners are marked “A” and “B”, and then for type of
housing unit, those in detached homes and attached homes are marked “A” and “B”.)
For each pair of subgroup ratings within a characteristic within a row that has a statistically significant differen ce, an uppercase
letter denoting significance is shown in the cell with the larger column proportion. The letter denotes the subgroup with the
smaller column proportion from which it is statistically different. Subgroups that have no uppercase letter denot ation in their
column and that are also not referred to in any other column were not statistically different.
For example, in Table 41 on the next page, residents who lived in the city for 5 years or less (Column A) were statistically
significantly more likely to give excellent or good ratings to the city as a place to live compared to those who had lived in the
community for 6 to 20 years (Column B) and more than 20 ye ars (Column C). This is denoted with a “B C” in the cell showing that
95% of residents who had lived in the community for 5 years or less gave excellent or good ratings to the city as a place to live .
In the same table, there is also a “A” in the cell that shows that 93% of those living in an attached housing unit gave excellent or
good ratings to the city as a place to live – indicating that those living in detached housing were statistically significantly less likely
to give positive reviews to the city as a place to live than were those who lived in attached housing (Column B).
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Table 41: Question 1 by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life
in Englewood. (Percent excellent or good)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years or
less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Englewood as a place to live 94%
B C
85% 85% 86% 93%
A
88% 90% 89%
Englewood as a place to raise children 73% 67% 71% 71% 70% 66% 74% 71%
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 70% 62% 63% 68% 63% 62% 70% 66%
The overall quality of life in Englewood 88% 82% 80% 83% 87% 84% 85% 84%
Table 42: Question 1 by Respondent Characteristics
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life
in Englewood. (Percent excellent or good)
Age Gender Household has kids
17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Englewood as a place to live 88% 89% 92% 89% 90% 89% 90% 90% 88% 89%
Englewood as a place to raise children 59% 73%
A
81%
A
73% 69% 74% 70% 74% 68% 71%
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 61% 63% 75%
A B
62% 72%
A
62% 67% 67% 65% 66%
The overall quality of life in Englewood 80% 87% 88%
A
84% 86% 78% 86%
A
85% 83% 84%
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Table 43: Question 2 by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent yes)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years or
less
6 to 20
years
More than 20
years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of
Englewood parks?
84% 82% 78% 84% 79% 80% 84% 82%
Table 44: Question 2 by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent yes)
Age Gender Household has kids 17 or
under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of
Englewood parks?
91%
C
84%
C
72% 83% 82% 96%
B
79% 80% 85% 82%
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Table 45: Question 3 by Respondent Characteristics
If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12 months,
how often, if at all, have you visited each of the following parks or
open space areas? (Percent at least once)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More
than 20
years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Baker 20% 14% 26% 15% 27%
A
22% 18% 20%
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 27% 30% 32% 32% 24% 29% 28% 29%
Bates – Logan 67% 56% 65% 68%
B
54% 60% 66% 63%
Belleview 51% 67%
A
76%
A
67%
B
52% 58% 64% 61%
Centennial 27% 34% 50%
A B
39%
B
26% 28% 40%
A
34%
Clarkson-Amherst 17% 18% 28% 24%
B
12% 12% 24%
A
19%
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 16%
B
5% 16%
B
13% 12% 16% 10% 13%
Cushing 45%
B
30% 51%
B
35% 52%
A
51%
B
34% 42%
Denny Miller Fields 18% 30%
A
32%
A
25% 24% 29% 21% 24%
Duncan 21% 33% 55%
A B
44%
B
13% 18% 43%
A
32%
Emerson 26% 16% 26% 27%
B
16% 19% 25% 23%
Jason 33% 54%
A
69%
A B
56%
B
32% 36% 55%
A
47%
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If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12 months,
how often, if at all, have you visited each of the following parks or
open space areas? (Percent at least once)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More
than 20
years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Romans 32% 31% 30% 25% 40%
A
39%
B
25% 31%
Rotolo 16% 29%
A
40%
A
34%
B
9% 14% 34%
A
25%
Southwest Greenbelt 24% 31% 40%
A
34%
B
23% 27% 32% 30%
Table 46: Question 3 by Respondent Characteristics
If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12
months, how often, if at all, have you visited each of the
following parks or open space areas? (Percent at least once)
Age Gender Household has
kids 17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Baker 24% 14% 19% 15% 25%
A
12% 21% 23% 17% 20%
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 24% 38%
A
26% 29% 25% 32% 27% 31% 28% 29%
Bates – Logan 63% 69% 57% 66% 59% 65% 63% 65% 62% 63%
Belleview 54% 70%
A
61% 62% 60% 73%
B
58% 65% 58% 61%
Centennial 30% 40% 34% 36% 32% 42% 32% 39% 31% 34%
Clarkson-Amherst 16% 19% 23% 20% 18% 18% 19% 24% 16% 19%
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 19%
B
8% 10% 12% 14% 17% 12% 18%
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If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12
months, how often, if at all, have you visited each of the
following parks or open space areas? (Percent at least once)
Age Gender Household has
kids 17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Cushing 47% 40% 37% 38% 48% 40% 44% 52%
B
34% 42%
Denny Miller Fields 23% 26% 24% 20% 28% 37%
B
20% 32%
B
19% 24%
Duncan 23% 42%
A
34% 30% 34% 48%
B
24% 39%
B
26% 32%
Emerson 26% 22% 19% 24% 20% 23% 23% 24% 23% 23%
Jason 34% 56%
A
54%
A
46% 47% 63%
B
40% 45% 49% 47%
Northwest Greenbelt 23% 22% 28% 19% 29%
A
27% 22% 26% 22% 24%
Romans 27% 34% 35% 30% 32% 36% 29% 40%
B
24% 31%
Rotolo 17% 36%
A
26% 23% 27% 43%
B
19% 30% 21% 25%
Southwest Greenbelt 23% 35% 35% 25% 36%
A
35% 29% 33% 27% 30%
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Table 47: Question 4 by Respondent Characteristics
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel
about dogs in City of Englewood parks?
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years or
less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required. 23% 22% 26% 26% 21% 20% 27% 24%
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area. 60%
C
51% 40% 50% 55% 58%
B
48% 52%
Dogs should only be on-leash. 13% 19% 30%
A B
19% 17% 17% 20% 19%
I prefer no dogs in parks. 3% 2% 2% 1% 4% 3% 2% 2%
I don't have a preference. 2% 6%
A
2% 3% 3% 3% 4% 3%
Table 48: Question 4 by Respondent Characteristics
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you
feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks?
Age Gender Household has kids
17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required. 26% 24% 19% 25% 22% 19% 25% 14% 34%
A
24%
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area. 60%
C
56%
C
43% 51% 55% 53% 54% 52% 52% 52%
Dogs should only be on-leash. 11% 15% 28%
A B
18% 18% 24% 16% 26%
B
11% 19%
I prefer no dogs in parks. 2% 1% 4% 2% 3% 1% 2% 3% 1% 2%
I don't have a preference. 1% 4% 5%
A
3% 3% 3% 3% 5% 2% 3%
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Table 49: Question 5 by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent who has one or more dogs)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years or
less
6 to 20
years
More than 20
years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How many dogs currently live in your
household?
48% 51% 43% 57%
B
33% 36% 57%
A
48%
Table 50: Question 5 by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent who has one or more dogs)
Age Gender Household has kids 17 or under Overall
18-34 35-54 55+ Female Male Yes No (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How many dogs currently live in your household? 55%
C
52%
C
38% 53%
B
43% 48% 48% 48%
Table 51: Question 6 by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent yes)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More
than 20
years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG
PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine Corral, Centennial Park,
Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt?
34% 46% 47% 44% 32% 35% 43% 40%
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Table 52: Question 6 by Respondent Characteristics
(Percent yes)
Age Gender Household has
kids 17 or under
Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG
AREAS, including Canine Corral, Centennial Park, Duncan Park, Jason Park, and
Northwest Greenbelt?
39% 38% 46% 45% 36% 24% 46%
A
40%
Table 53: Question 7 by Respondent Characteristics
In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of
the following off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS? (Percent at
least once)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Canine Corral 72%
C
65% 43% 65% 52% 73% 57% 62%
Centennial Park 25% 42% 44% 39% 24% 24% 41% 35%
Duncan Park 18% 38% 61%
A
43%
B
11% 16% 43%
A
35%
Jason Park 55% 65% 81%
A
72%
B
40% 52% 69% 65%
Northwest Greenbelt 14% 24% 17% 20% 13% 15% 20% 18%
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Table 54: Question 7 by Respondent Characteristics
In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of the
following off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS? (Percent at least once)
Age Gender Household has kids
17 or under
Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Canine Corral 74%
C
66% 41% 62% 63% 63% 61% 62%
Centennial Park 40% 34% 34% 43% 27% 20% 39% 35%
Duncan Park 26% 40% 45% 34% 37% 39% 30% 35%
Jason Park 56% 74% 66% 66% 65% 75% 63% 65%
Northwest Greenbelt 16% 15% 25% 17% 21% 0% 19% 18%
Table 55: Question 8 by Respondent Characteristics
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items
to a successful fenced in DOG PARK? (Percent essential of very
important)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Acreage 79% 64% 87% 73% 89% 67% 79% 75%
Benches for people 35% 36% 61%
A
38% 53% 53% 35% 41%
Cleanliness/ maintenance 97% 91% 94% 92% 100% 94% 94% 94%
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 14% 4% 16% 13% 6% 16% 8% 11%
Within walking distance of home 39% 36% 39% 35% 46% 34% 40% 37%
Parking close to site 71% 52% 58% 56% 82%
A
82%
B
53% 62%
Restrooms 26% 30% 39% 31% 28% 21% 35% 30%
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How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items
to a successful fenced in DOG PARK? (Percent essential of very
important)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 34% 41% 22% 34% 29% 37% 31% 33%
Separate small dog area 30% 22% 35% 24% 45% 37% 24% 29%
Shaded areas 71% 80% 77% 73% 82% 90%
B
69% 74%
Table 56: Question 8 by Respondent Characteristics
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items to a
successful fenced in DOG PARK? (Percent essential of very important)
Age Gender Household has kids
17 or under
Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Acreage 73% 86% 68% 75% 73% 72% 78% 75%
Benches for people 32% 48% 47% 45% 39% 46% 41% 41%
Cleanliness/ maintenance 94% 92% 96% 95% 92% 100% 93% 94%
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 14% 11% 8% 14% 7% 6% 11% 11%
Within walking distance of home 48% 28% 34% 44% 25% 25% 41% 37%
Parking close to site 69% 56% 57% 65% 57% 32% 65%
A
62%
Restrooms 15% 32% 50%
A
27% 38% 36% 30% 30%
Grass area 69% 67% 80% 64% 80% 57% 76% 71%
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 38% 32% 30% 32% 38% 21% 37% 33%
Separate small dog area 31% 29% 25% 31% 28% 34% 26% 29%
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Table 57: Question 9 by Respondent Characteristics
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as
they relate to City of Englewood parks? (Percent major or
moderate concern)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Cleanliness overall 56% 53% 65% 58% 57% 57% 57% 57%
Dog-dog conflicts 38% 43% 53%
A
48%
B
35% 38% 47% 43%
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with humans) 39% 44% 56%
A B
48% 39% 41% 47% 44%
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 25% 34% 50%
A B
33% 33% 31% 35% 33%
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 21% 23% 27% 17% 32%
A
27% 20% 23%
Maintenance 60% 59% 69% 61% 63% 64% 59% 62%
Noise 20% 24% 30%
A
22% 27% 23% 24% 24%
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 10% 16% 34%
A B
19% 14% 12% 21%
A
17%
Parking 21% 22% 40%
A B
25% 28% 24% 27% 26%
Repurposed use of park space 23% 27% 52%
A B
29% 36% 28% 34% 31%
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters 25% 28% 54%
A B
31% 36% 34% 32% 32%
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Table 58: Question 9 by Respondent Characteristics
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as
they relate to City of Englewood parks? (Percent major or
moderate concern)
Age Gender Household has
kids 17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Cleanliness overall 51% 60% 60% 53% 59% 55% 58% 58% 56% 57%
Dog-dog conflicts 32% 42% 55%
A B
49%
B
36% 46% 41% 42% 43% 43%
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with
humans)
37% 45% 52%
A
43% 43% 51% 41% 57%
B
32% 44%
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 18% 34%
A
47%
A B
32% 32% 48%
B
28% 45%
B
22% 33%
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 17% 23% 29%
A
18% 28%
A
27% 23% 28%
B
18% 23%
Maintenance 57% 62% 64% 60% 63% 57% 62% 63% 60% 62%
Noise 15% 24% 32%
A
22% 24% 20% 25% 28%
B
19% 24%
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 6% 21%
A
25%
A
17% 16% 28%
B
13% 23%
B
11% 17%
Parking 17% 20% 39%
A B
25% 25% 25% 25% 24% 27% 26%
Repurposed use of park space 17% 33%
A
43%
A
27% 35% 30% 31% 39%
B
24% 31%
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters 17% 33%
A
47%
A B
30% 35% 42%
B
29% 44%
B
21% 32%
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Table 59: Question 11 by Respondent Characteristics
How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash dog
area or park at each of the following parks? (Percent strongly or
somewhat support)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Jason Park 70%
C
66% 57% 62% 71% 70% 62% 66%
Emerson Park 72%
B C
59% 53% 58% 72%
A
70% 60% 64%
Duncan Park 65%
C
62% 50% 56% 66% 66% 57% 60%
Cushing Park 68%
C
66%
C
47% 58% 67% 64% 61% 62%
Table 60: Question 11 by Respondent Characteristics
How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash
dog area or park at each of the following parks? (Percent
strongly or somewhat support)
Age Gender Household has
kids 17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Jason Park 71%
C
67% 59% 67% 64% 68% 65% 66% 65% 66%
Emerson Park 75%
C
63%
C
50% 65% 62% 58% 66% 64% 64% 64%
Duncan Park 67%
C
61% 51% 63% 58% 54% 62% 60% 61% 60%
Cushing Park 71%
C
59% 56% 66% 58% 49% 65%
A
58% 66% 62%
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Table 61: Questions 12 to 16 by Respondent Characteristics
How much do you support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years or
less
6 to 20
years
More than 20
years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson
Park?
44% 42% 34% 44% 36% 36% 44% 41%
an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the
Northwest Greenbelt?
44% 42% 34% 43% 39% 36% 45% 41%
an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at
Duncan Park?
62% 59% 55% 59% 61% 61% 58% 60%
an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? 80%
C
81%
C
66% 77% 78% 78% 77% 77%
an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park? 66% 68% 62% 65% 67% 69% 63% 65%
Table 62: Questions 12 to 16 by Respondent Characteristics
How much do you support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Age Gender Household has kids 17 or
under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson
Park?
49%
C
43%
C
29% 40% 42% 34% 43% 26% 57%
A
41%
an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the
Northwest Greenbelt?
45%
C
48%
C
30% 37% 46% 29% 45%
A
29% 54%
A
41%
an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at
Duncan Park?
60% 58% 60% 61% 59% 49% 63%
A
56% 64% 60%
an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? 83%
C
82%
C
66% 82%
B
73% 77% 78% 71% 84%
A
77%
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Table 63: Questions 17 to 19 by Respondent Characteristics
How much do you support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Length of residency Housing unit type Housing
tenure
Overall
5 years
or less
6 to 20
years
More than
20 years
Detached Attached Rent Own (A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B)
a dog licensing program? 65% 66% 75% 65% 71% 67% 68% 68%
non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with
their dogs?
62%
C
53%
C
36% 49% 60%
A
62%
B
46% 53%
non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee
for a City of Englewood dog license to help fund park
maintenance and staffing?
44% 47% 64%
A B
52% 45% 45% 53% 50%
Table 64: Questions 17 to 19 by Respondent Characteristics
How much do you support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Age Gender Household has
kids 17 or under
Dog ownership Overall
18-
34
35-
54
55+ Female Male Yes No None One or
more
(A)
(A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
a dog licensing program? 58% 64% 80%
A B
65% 70% 66% 67% 82%
B
52% 68%
non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with
their dogs?
63%
C
60%
C
39% 48% 60%
A
52% 56% 55% 52% 53%
non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing
fee for a City of Englewood dog license to help fund park
maintenance and staffing?
39% 50% 61%
A B
44% 56%
A
49% 47% 54% 45% 50%
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Appendix C: Comparisons of Survey Responses by Proximity of Residence to City Parks
(Random Sample)
Table 65: Question 1 by Household Location Relative to Parks
Please rate each of the
following aspects of quality
of life in Englewood.
(Percent excellent or good)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Englewood as a place to
live
89% 89% 91% 89% 80% 90%
A
94% 89% 88% 91% 89%
Englewood as a place to
raise children
76% 70% 64% 71% 66% 71% 67% 71% 68% 73% 71%
Overall feeling of safety in
Englewood
70% 65% 60% 67% 67% 66% 76% 65% 68% 64% 66%
The overall quality of life in
Englewood
88% 83% 85% 84% 80% 85% 85% 84% 84% 84% 84%
Table 66: Question 2 by Household Location Relative to Parks
(Percent yes)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
In the last 12 months,
have you used any City
of Englewood parks?
91%
B
80% 70% 84%
A
80% 82% 81% 82% 81% 83% 82%
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Table 67: Question 3 by Household Location Relative to Parks
If you have visited a City of
Englewood park in the last 12
months, how often, if at all, have you
visited each of the following parks or
open space areas? (Percent at least
once)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Baker 16% 21% 26% 19% 25% 19% 6% 21% 22% 18% 20%
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 58%
B
20% 4% 33%
A
9% 32%
A
7% 31%
A
28% 31% 29%
Bates – Logan 94%
B
54% 64% 63% 34% 67%
A
48% 64% 67% 59% 63%
Belleview 53% 63% 41% 64%
A
78%
B
59% 82%
B
60% 61% 62% 61%
Centennial 36% 34% 25% 36% 44% 33% 38% 34% 36% 32% 34%
Clarkson-Amherst 53%
B
9% 7% 21%
A
11% 21% 9% 20% 27%
B
10% 19%
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 17% 12% 5% 14% 14% 13% 21% 12% 14% 12% 13%
Cushing 38% 43% 95%
B
32% 23% 45%
A
38% 42% 49%
B
33% 42%
Denny Miller Fields 23% 25% 27% 24% 23% 25% 20% 25% 23% 25% 24%
Duncan 27% 34% 7% 36%
A
27% 33% 87%
B
26% 34% 31% 32%
Emerson 60%
B
13% 16% 24% 13% 25% 6% 25%
A
31%
B
13% 23%
Jason 41% 49% 13% 52%
A
91%
B
39% 52% 47% 50% 44% 47%
Northwest Greenbelt 25% 23% 27% 23% 30% 23% 26% 24% 27% 19% 24%
Romans 48%
B
27% 10% 34%
A
7% 35%
A
14% 33% 25% 38%
A
31%
Rotolo 25% 25% 5% 28%
A
69%
B
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If you have visited a City of
Englewood park in the last 12
months, how often, if at all, have you
visited each of the following parks or
open space areas? (Percent at least
once)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Southwest Greenbelt 20% 33%
A
13% 32%
A
67%
B
24% 35% 30% 33% 26% 30%
Table 68: Question 4 by Household Location Relative to Parks
Generally, which statement
comes closest to how you
feel about dogs in City of
Englewood parks?
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Dogs can be off leash, no
fence should be required.
27% 23% 15% 25% 33% 22% 34% 23% 27% 20% 24%
Dogs can be off leash, but
in a fenced in area.
46% 53% 69%
B
49% 46% 53% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52%
Dogs should only be on-
leash.
19% 19% 9% 20%
A
17% 19% 10% 20% 15% 23%
A
19%
I prefer no dogs in parks. 1% 3% 4% 2% 1% 2% 0% 2% 1% 3% 2%
I don't have a preference. 7%
B
2% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 3% 4% 2% 3%
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Table 69: Question 5 by Household Location Relative to Parks
(Percent who has
one or more dogs)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
How many dogs
currently live in your
household?
54% 47% 44% 48% 67%
B
45% 40% 49% 53%
B
42% 48%
Table 70: Question 6 by Household Location Relative to Parks
(Percent yes)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Do you currently take your
dog(s) to any existing off leash
DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS,
including Canine Corral,
Centennial Park, Duncan Park,
Jason Park, and Northwest
Greenbelt?
20% 45%
A
44% 40% 45% 39% 80%
B
38% 39% 42% 40%
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Table 71: Question 7 by Household Location Relative to Parks
In the last 12 months, how
often, if at all, have you used
each of the following off leash
DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS?
(Percent at least once)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Canine Corral 62% 62% 77% 60% 50% 65% 60% 63% 63% 62% 62%
Centennial Park 48% 34% 37% 35% 40% 34% 14% 38% 36% 34% 35%
Duncan Park 44% 34% 7% 39% 14% 41%
A
89%
B
26% 39% 31% 35%
Jason Park 70% 65% 39% 70%
A
95%
B
57% 47% 68% 68% 61% 65%
Northwest Greenbelt 24% 17% 7% 19% 8% 20% 22% 17% 16% 21% 18%
Table 72: Question 8 by Household Location Relative to Parks
How important to you, if at all,
are each of the following items
to a successful fenced in DOG
PARK? (Percent essential of
very important)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Acreage 88% 74% 55% 78% 88% 72% 65% 77% 73% 78% 75%
Benches for people 36% 42% 68%
B
36% 22% 46% 38% 41% 39% 43% 41%
Cleanliness/ maintenance 100% 93% 100% 93% 93% 94% 74% 97%
A
92% 97% 94%
Dog amenities (dog toys,
sandbox)
0% 12% 8% 11% 9% 11% 5% 12% 6% 17% 11%
Within walking distance of
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How important to you, if at all,
are each of the following items
to a successful fenced in DOG
PARK? (Percent essential of
very important)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Parking close to site 70% 61% 92%
B
57% 50% 65% 38% 66% 61% 63% 62%
Restrooms 37% 29% 18% 32% 23% 32% 40% 29% 27% 34% 30%
Grass area 64% 72% 45% 75%
A
86% 68% 50% 74% 63% 81% 71%
Non-grass area (e.g.,
woodchips, pea gravel, dirt)
29% 33% 69%
B
27% 21% 36% 11% 36% 33% 32% 33%
Separate small dog area 11% 31% 29% 29% 48% 25% 36% 28% 34% 22% 29%
Shaded areas 72% 75% 91% 72% 48% 81%
A
83% 73% 71% 79% 74%
Table 73: Question 9 by Household Location Relative to Parks
How concerned, if at all, are
you with each of the following
as they relate to City of
Englewood parks? (Percent
major or moderate concern)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Cleanliness overall 55% 58% 58% 57% 53% 58% 42% 59%
A
55% 60% 57%
Dog-dog conflicts 49% 41% 22% 46%
A
40% 43% 49% 42% 39% 46% 43%
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs
coming in contact with
humans)
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How concerned, if at all, are
you with each of the following
as they relate to City of
Englewood parks? (Percent
major or moderate concern)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Distance of dog areas or parks
from playgrounds
31% 34% 24% 35% 36% 33% 34% 33% 30% 37% 33%
Dog areas or parks located
away from housing
21% 23% 13% 24%
A
21% 23% 17% 23% 18% 28%
A
23%
Maintenance 57% 63% 71% 60% 54% 63% 61% 62% 61% 62% 62%
Noise 22% 24% 11% 25%
A
17% 24% 24% 24% 18% 29%
A
24%
Distance of dog areas or parks
from sports fields
15% 18% 8% 19%
A
18% 17% 25% 16% 15% 19% 17%
Parking 23% 27% 19% 27% 33% 25% 28% 26% 26% 26% 26%
Repurposed use of park space 26% 33% 24% 33% 36% 31% 28% 32% 30% 33% 31%
Distance of dog areas or parks
from picnic shelters
36% 32% 21% 34%
A
36% 32% 39% 32% 33% 32% 32%
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Table 74: Question 11 by Household Location Relative to Parks
How much would you support
or oppose a FENCED off leash
dog area or park at each of the
following parks? (Percent
strongly or somewhat support)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
Jason Park 56% 68% 75% 64% 65% 66% 61% 66% 64% 68% 66%
Emerson Park 63% 64% 74% 63% 53% 66% 43% 66%
A
61% 68% 64%
Duncan Park 51% 62% 77%
B
58% 61% 60% 57% 61% 61% 60% 60%
Cushing Park 58% 63% 72% 60% 61% 62% 51% 63% 63% 62% 62%
Table 75: Questions 12 to 16 by Household Location Relative to Parks
How much do you
support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or
somewhat support)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
an off leash DOG AREA
(NO fence) at Emerson
Park?
55%
B
38% 35% 42% 43% 41% 33% 42% 44% 38% 41%
an off leash DOG AREA
(NO fence) at the
Northwest Greenbelt?
48% 40% 35% 42% 48% 40% 42% 41% 44% 38% 41%
an off leash FENCED
(one fence) DOG AREA
at Duncan Park?
61% 60% 67% 59% 64% 59% 57% 60% 62% 57% 60%
an off leash FENCED
DOG PARK at Cushing
Park?
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How much do you
support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or
somewhat support)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2 mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
an off leash FENCED
DOG PARK at Jason
Park?
68% 65% 62% 66% 63% 66% 75% 65% 67% 64% 65%
Table 76: Questions 17 to 19 by Household Location Relative to Parks
How much do you support or
oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat
support)
Emerson Park Cushing Park Jason Park Duncan Park Any of the 5 parks Overall
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
Within
1/2
mile
Outside
1/2 mile
(A)
(A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B)
a dog licensing program? 73% 66% 55% 70%
A
61% 69% 72% 67% 65% 70% 68%
non-residents being able to use
City of Englewood parks with
their dogs?
52% 54% 59% 52% 54% 53% 43% 54% 53% 54% 53%
non-Englewood residents
paying an additional dog
licensing fee for a City of
Englewood dog license to help
fund park maintenance and
staffing?
60%
B
47% 37% 52%
A
61%
B
48% 46% 50% 53% 46% 50%
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Appendix D: Full Set of Responses to the Open Participation Survey
The full set of responses for each question on the open participation survey are displayed in the tables in this appendix. So me
questions included a “don’t know” response option. For these questions, two sets of tables are provided in this appendix: the first
with the “don’t know” responses excluded, to show the proportion of respondents with an opinion giving a response and the
second with the “don’t know” responses included, to allow examination of the magnitude of unfamiliarity with certain items.
Each table displays the proportion of respondents and number of respondents who gave each response. Verbatim responses to any
open ended questions are provided under separate cover.
Table 77: Question 1 without "don't know" responses
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Englewood. Excellent Good Fair Poor Total
Englewood as a place to live 19% N=78 71% N=285 9% N=37 1% N=3 100% N=404
Englewood as a place to raise children 18% N=60 56% N=184 22% N=73 3% N=11 100% N=327
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 13% N=53 53% N=223 28% N=119 6% N=23 100% N=418
The overall quality of life in Englewood 13% N=54 69% N=280 16% N=65 1% N=5 100% N=404
Table 78: Question 1 with "don't know" responses
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life
in Englewood. Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't know Total
Englewood as a place to live 19% N=78 69% N=285 9% N=37 1% N=3 3% N=11 100% N=415
Englewood as a place to raise children 14% N=60 44% N=184 17% N=73 3% N=11 22% N=90 100% N=417
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 13% N=53 53% N=223 28% N=119 6% N=23 0% N=2 100% N=420
The overall quality of life in Englewood 13% N=54 67% N=280 16% N=65 1% N=5 3% N=13 100% N=417
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Table 79: Question 2
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood parks? Percent Number
Yes 93% N=389
No 7% N=30
Total 100% N=419
Table 80: Question 3
If you have visited a City of
Englewood park in the last 12
months, how often, if at all, have you
visited each of the following parks or
open space areas?
Never/0
times
Less than
once a month
1-2 times a
month
3-4 times a
month
Multiple
times a week Daily Total
Baker 84% N=171 9% N=18 2% N=4 1% N=2 3% N=5 1% N=3 100% N=203
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 77% N=155 12% N=25 3% N=6 3% N=6 5% N=9 0% N=0 100% N=200
Bates – Logan 40% N=98 20% N=49 19% N=46 6% N=15 10% N=24 4% N=11 100% N=243
Belleview 31% N=72 34% N=78 17% N=39 8% N=19 8% N=18 2% N=4 100% N=231
Centennial 47% N=116 20% N=51 9% N=22 8% N=21 8% N=20 8% N=20 100% N=250
Clarkson-Amherst 78% N=161 7% N=14 4% N=8 4% N=8 4% N=9 3% N=5 100% N=206
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 89% N=173 8% N=16 1% N=3 1% N=1 1% N=2 0% N=0 100% N=195
Cushing 63% N=134 15% N=31 13% N=27 6% N=12 3% N=6 0% N=1 100% N=211
Denny Miller Fields 82% N=162 12% N=23 1% N=2 1% N=1 4% N=7 1% N=1 100% N=198
Duncan 44% N=103 19% N=45 15% N=37 7% N=17 6% N=14 9% N=22 100% N=237
Emerson 66% N=139 8% N=16 8% N=16 5% N=11 8% N=16 6% N=12 100% N=210
Jason 19% N=58 16% N=50 10% N=32 11% N=35 16% N=51 27% N=83 100% N=309
Northwest Greenbelt 81% N=162 13% N=26 2% N=4 2% N=5 2% N=3 0% N=1 100% N=201
Romans 71% N=143 14% N=27 6% N=11 3% N=6 6% N=12 0% N=1 100% N=200
Rotolo 54% N=116 14% N=30 13% N=28 5% N=12 12% N=27 2% N=5 100% N=217
Southwest Greenbelt 66% N=139 10% N=20 6% N=13 6% N=12 10% N=22 2% N=4 100% N=210
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Table 81: Question 4
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks? Percent Number
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required. 57% N=240
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area. 32% N=135
Dogs should only be on-leash. 8% N=35
I prefer no dogs in parks. 2% N=9
I don't have a preference. 1% N=4
Total 100% N=424
Table 82: Question 5
How many dogs currently live in your household? Percent Number
None 13% N=56
1 54% N=230
2 26% N=110
3 6% N=26
4 or more 0% N=2
Total 100% N=424
Table 83: Question 6
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine Corral, Centennial Park,
Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt? Percent Number
Yes 75% N=277
No 25% N=92
Total 100% N=368
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs.
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Table 84: Question 7
In the last 12 months, how often, if
at all, have you used each of the
following off leash DOG PARKS or
DOG AREAS?
Never/0
times
Less than
once a month
1-2 times a
month
3-4 times a
month
Multiple
times a week Daily Total
Canine Corral 51% N=102 20% N=41 8% N=16 4% N=9 12% N=23 5% N=10 100% N=201
Centennial Park 49% N=97 14% N=28 6% N=12 10% N=20 10% N=20 10% N=19 100% N=195
Duncan Park 51% N=87 11% N=18 10% N=17 8% N=13 7% N=12 13% N=22 100% N=170
Jason Park 15% N=34 9% N=19 7% N=17 8% N=17 24% N=55 37% N=83 100% N=226
Northwest Greenbelt 83% N=117 8% N=12 3% N=4 2% N=3 4% N=6 0% N=0 100% N=141
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs and currently uses existing off leash dog parks or areas.
Table 85: Question 8 without "don't know" responses
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following
items to a successful fenced in DOG PARK? Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important Total
Acreage 50% N=133 36% N=96 14% N=38 0% N=1 100% N=268
Benches for people 7% N=20 21% N=55 48% N=127 24% N=62 100% N=264
Cleanliness/ maintenance 46% N=124 44% N=119 10% N=28 1% N=2 100% N=272
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 1% N=2 4% N=11 22% N=57 73% N=188 100% N=259
Within walking distance of home 16% N=44 26% N=70 37% N=99 20% N=54 100% N=267
Parking close to site 20% N=52 37% N=98 36% N=96 7% N=19 100% N=265
Restrooms 7% N=17 19% N=50 37% N=96 38% N=98 100% N=260
Grass area 44% N=117 33% N=88 18% N=49 5% N=14 100% N=267
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 3% N=9 15% N=40 30% N=79 51% N=136 100% N=264
Separate small dog area 3% N=6 12% N=31 37% N=95 48% N=124 100% N=256
Shaded areas 23% N=62 30% N=82 41% N=110 6% N=16 100% N=271
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs and currently uses existing off leash dog parks or areas.
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Table 86: Question 8 with "don't know" responses
How important to you, if at all, are each of the
following items to a successful fenced in DOG
PARK? Essential
Very
important
Somewhat
important
Not at all
important
Don't
know Total
Acreage 49% N=133 36% N=96 14% N=38 0% N=1 0% N=1 100% N=269
Benches for people 7% N=20 21% N=55 48% N=127 23% N=62 0% N=1 100% N=265
Cleanliness/ maintenance 46% N=124 44% N=119 10% N=28 1% N=2 0% N=0 100% N=272
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 1% N=2 4% N=11 22% N=57 71% N=188 3% N=7 100% N=266
Within walking distance of home 16% N=44 26% N=70 37% N=99 20% N=54 1% N=2 100% N=269
Parking close to site 19% N=52 37% N=98 36% N=96 7% N=19 0% N=1 100% N=266
Restrooms 7% N=17 19% N=50 36% N=96 37% N=98 1% N=2 100% N=262
Grass area 43% N=117 32% N=88 18% N=49 5% N=14 3% N=7 100% N=274
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 3% N=9 15% N=40 29% N=79 50% N=136 3% N=8 100% N=271
Separate small dog area 2% N=6 12% N=31 36% N=95 47% N=124 4% N=10 100% N=267
Shaded areas 23% N=62 30% N=82 40% N=110 6% N=16 1% N=2 100% N=273
Asked only of those who had one or more dogs.
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Table 87: Question 9 without "don't know" responses
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as
they relate to City of Englewood parks?
Not a
concern
Minor
concern
Moderate
concern
Major
concern Total
Cleanliness overall 25% N=100 19% N=78 22% N=90 34% N=140 100% N=408
Dog-dog conflicts 30% N=121 28% N=113 19% N=77 23% N=94 100% N=404
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with humans) 41% N=168 20% N=82 15% N=64 24% N=99 100% N=412
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 44% N=178 19% N=78 18% N=73 20% N=80 100% N=408
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 57% N=233 22% N=90 12% N=49 8% N=34 100% N=406
Maintenance 20% N=83 23% N=94 26% N=106 31% N=128 100% N=412
Noise 54% N=221 29% N=118 12% N=51 5% N=22 100% N=412
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 54% N=222 16% N=65 15% N=62 15% N=63 100% N=412
Parking 39% N=160 27% N=109 21% N=87 13% N=55 100% N=411
Repurposed use of park space 41% N=143 24% N=84 17% N=60 18% N=63 100% N=350
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters 43% N=176 22% N=88 23% N=94 12% N=47 100% N=405
Table 88: Question 9 with "don't know" responses
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the
following as they relate to City of Englewood
parks?
Not a
concern
Minor
concern
Moderate
concern
Major
concern Don't know Total
Cleanliness overall 24% N=100 19% N=78 22% N=90 34% N=140 2% N=7 100% N=416
Dog-dog conflicts 30% N=121 28% N=113 19% N=77 23% N=94 1% N=4 100% N=408
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact
with humans) 41% N=168 20% N=82 15% N=64 24% N=99 0% N=2 100% N=414
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 43% N=178 19% N=78 18% N=73 19% N=80 1% N=4 100% N=412
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 56% N=233 22% N=90 12% N=49 8% N=34 2% N=7 100% N=413
Maintenance 20% N=83 23% N=94 26% N=106 31% N=128 1% N=3 100% N=415
Noise 53% N=221 29% N=118 12% N=51 5% N=22 0% N=2 100% N=413
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 54% N=222 16% N=65 15% N=62 15% N=63 1% N=3 100% N=414
Parking 39% N=160 26% N=109 21% N=87 13% N=55 1% N=2 100% N=413
Repurposed use of park space 35% N=143 20% N=84 15% N=60 15% N=63 15% N=62 100% N=412
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Table 89: Question 11 without "don't know" responses
How much would you support or oppose a
FENCED off leash dog area or park at each of
the following parks?
Strongly
support
Somewhat
support
Neither support
nor oppose
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose Total
Jason Park 33% N=124 11% N=42 10% N=39 5% N=20 41% N=156 100% N=380
Emerson Park 30% N=85 12% N=34 19% N=54 7% N=21 31% N=88 100% N=282
Duncan Park 32% N=98 13% N=40 18% N=54 6% N=19 31% N=96 100% N=308
Cushing Park 39% N=113 13% N=38 19% N=55 7% N=21 21% N=61 100% N=288
Table 90: Question 11 with "don't know" responses
How much would you support or
oppose a FENCED off leash dog
area or park at each of the
following parks?
Strongly
support
Somewhat
support
Neither support
nor oppose
Somewhat
oppose
Strongly
oppose Don't know Total
Jason Park 31% N=124 10% N=42 10% N=39 5% N=20 39% N=156 6% N=23 100% N=403
Emerson Park 23% N=85 9% N=34 15% N=54 6% N=21 24% N=88 24% N=88 100% N=370
Duncan Park 26% N=98 11% N=40 14% N=54 5% N=19 26% N=96 18% N=66 100% N=374
Cushing Park 30% N=113 10% N=38 15% N=55 6% N=21 16% N=61 22% N=82 100% N=370
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Table 91: Question 12 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 54% N=212
Somewhat support 15% N=58
Neither support nor oppose 8% N=32
Somewhat oppose 6% N=22
Strongly oppose 18% N=70
Total 100% N=394
Table 92: Question 12 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 51% N=212
Somewhat support 14% N=58
Neither support nor oppose 8% N=32
Somewhat oppose 5% N=22
Strongly oppose 17% N=70
Don't know 6% N=24
Total 100% N=418
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Table 93: Question 13 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt? Percent Number
Strongly support 57% N=209
Somewhat support 10% N=37
Neither support nor oppose 15% N=56
Somewhat oppose 5% N=18
Strongly oppose 13% N=46
Total 100% N=366
Table 94: Question 13 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt? Percent Number
Strongly support 50% N=209
Somewhat support 9% N=37
Neither support nor oppose 13% N=56
Somewhat oppose 4% N=18
Strongly oppose 11% N=46
Don't know 12% N=49
Total 100% N=415
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Table 95: Question 14 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 38% N=146
Somewhat support 22% N=86
Neither support nor oppose 12% N=47
Somewhat oppose 11% N=41
Strongly oppose 17% N=67
Total 100% N=386
Table 96: Question 14 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 35% N=146
Somewhat support 21% N=86
Neither support nor oppose 11% N=47
Somewhat oppose 10% N=41
Strongly oppose 16% N=67
Don't know 7% N=30
Total 100% N=417
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Table 97: Question 15 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 62% N=233
Somewhat support 18% N=69
Neither support nor oppose 9% N=33
Somewhat oppose 4% N=17
Strongly oppose 7% N=25
Total 100% N=376
Table 98: Question 15 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 57% N=233
Somewhat support 17% N=69
Neither support nor oppose 8% N=33
Somewhat oppose 4% N=17
Strongly oppose 6% N=25
Don't know 8% N=35
Total 100% N=411
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Table 99: Question 16 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 35% N=144
Somewhat support 12% N=47
Neither support nor oppose 7% N=29
Somewhat oppose 9% N=36
Strongly oppose 37% N=149
Total 100% N=405
Table 100: Question 16 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park? Percent Number
Strongly support 35% N=144
Somewhat support 11% N=47
Neither support nor oppose 7% N=29
Somewhat oppose 9% N=36
Strongly oppose 36% N=149
Don't know 3% N=11
Total 100% N=416
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Table 101: Question 17 without "don't know" responses
Most municipalities require dogs to be licensed to ensure proper vaccinations, cover a portion of the cost of having areas
specifically for a dog and their owner’s enjoyment, and more importantly, having the ability to return lost animals to their owners.
The City of Englewood is proposing to implement a dog licensing program. How much do you support or oppose a dog licensing
program? Percent Number
Strongly support 36% N=146
Somewhat support 19% N=77
Neither support nor oppose 17% N=71
Somewhat oppose 10% N=43
Strongly oppose 18% N=72
Total 100% N=409
Table 102: Question 17 with "don't know" responses
Most municipalities require dogs to be licensed to ensure proper vaccinations, cover a portion of the cost of having areas
specifically for a dog and their owner’s enjoyment, and more importantly, having the ability to return lost animals to their owners.
The City of Englewood is proposing to implement a dog licensing program. How much do you support or oppose a dog licensing
program? Percent Number
Strongly support 35% N=146
Somewhat support 18% N=77
Neither support nor oppose 17% N=71
Somewhat oppose 10% N=43
Strongly oppose 17% N=72
Don't know 3% N=11
Total 100% N=420
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Table 103: Question 18 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their dogs? Percent Number
Strongly support 42% N=178
Somewhat support 14% N=57
Neither support nor oppose 21% N=89
Somewhat oppose 11% N=47
Strongly oppose 11% N=47
Total 100% N=419
Table 104: Question 18 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their dogs? Percent Number
Strongly support 42% N=178
Somewhat support 14% N=57
Neither support nor oppose 21% N=89
Somewhat oppose 11% N=47
Strongly oppose 11% N=47
Don't know 0% N=2
Total 100% N=420
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Table 105: Question 19 without "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a City of Englewood
dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing? Percent Number
Strongly support 25% N=101
Somewhat support 21% N=85
Neither support nor oppose 21% N=85
Somewhat oppose 12% N=51
Strongly oppose 21% N=87
Total 100% N=409
Table 106: Question 19 with "don't know" responses
How much do you support or oppose non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a City of Englewood
dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing? Percent Number
Strongly support 24% N=101
Somewhat support 20% N=85
Neither support nor oppose 20% N=85
Somewhat oppose 12% N=51
Strongly oppose 21% N=87
Don't know 2% N=10
Total 100% N=420
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Table 107: Question 22
How many years have you lived in Englewood? Percent Number
Less than 2 years 21% N=84
2-5 years 23% N=94
6-10 years 13% N=54
11-20 years 17% N=68
More than 20 years 27% N=109
Total 100% N=408
Table 108: Question 23
Which best describes the building you live in? Percent Number
One family house detached from any other houses 63% N=261
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium) 32% N=134
Mobile home 0% N=0
Other 5% N=20
Total 100% N=414
Table 109: Question 24
Is this house, apartment or mobile home... Percent Number
Rented 44% N=180
Owned 56% N=233
Total 100% N=413
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Table 110: Question 25
Including yourself, do you have any of the following types of people living in your household? Yes No Total
Children age 17 or younger 29% N=102 71% N=255 100% N=357
Adults age 65 or older 25% N=95 75% N=278 100% N=374
Table 111: Question 26
About how much do you anticipate your household's total income before taxes will be for the current year? (Please include in
your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.) Percent Number
Less than $25,000 3% N=11
$25,000 to $49,999 16% N=61
$50,000 to $74,999 25% N=95
$75,000 to $99,999 16% N=62
$100,000 to $149,999 21% N=79
$150,000 or more 19% N=74
Total 100% N=383
Table 112: Question 27
Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Percent Number
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 87% N=348
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino 13% N=54
Total 100% N=402
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Table 113: Question 28
What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.) Percent Number
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1% N=4
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander 1% N=3
Black or African American 1% N=2
White 93% N=373
Other 11% N=43
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option.
Table 114: Question 29
In which category is your age? Percent Number
18 to 24 years 3% N=12
25 to 34 years 32% N=131
35 to 44 years 19% N=80
45 to 54 years 13% N=52
55 to 64 years 18% N=72
65 to 74 years 12% N=49
75-84 years 4% N=15
85 years or older 0% N=0
Total 100% N=411
Table 115: Question 30
What is your gender? Percent Number
Female 52% N=215
Male 47% N=195
Identify in another way 0% N=1
Total 100% N=411
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Table 116: Question 31
How did you hear about this survey? (Select all that apply.) Percent Number
The City's website 11% N=48
The City's social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) 13% N=55
Received an email from the City 16% N=69
In a City newsletter or utility bill 0% N=2
Received a postcard or letter from the City 2% N=9
Nextdoor 8% N=33
In my Facebook feed 5% N=21
Saw it on a video of a public meeting or at a meeting I attended 1% N=4
Saw it on the City's cable channel 0% N=0
Saw it in a newspaper article or ad (hard copy or online) 1% N=3
Saw a flyer or poster about it 18% N=75
Heard about it from a family member, friend or neighborhood 26% N=109
Heard about it from a business or social organization in my community 6% N=25
Polco's weekly email 4% N=18
Polco social media post 0% N=0
On my Polco feed 1% N=4
Other 11% N=44
Total may exceed 100% as respondents could select more than one option.
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Table 117: City Park Closest to Home
Which City of Englewood park is closest to your home? Percent Number
Baker 0% N=1
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 2% N=6
Bates – Logan 0% N=0
Belleview 5% N=19
Centennial 15% N=55
Clarkson-Amherst 2% N=7
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 0% N=2
Cushing 7% N=25
Denny Miller Fields 4% N=16
Duncan 14% N=52
Emerson 5% N=19
Jason 31% N=116
Northwest Greenbelt 0% N=0
Romans 5% N=17
Rotolo 6% N=21
Southwest Greenbelt 2% N=9
I'm not sure 3% N=12
Total 100% N=376
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Appendix E: Comparisons of Random Sample and Open Participation
Survey Responses
Understanding the Tables
The subgroup comparison tables contain the crosstabulations of responses to the random
survey by responses to the open participation survey. Chi -square or ANOVA tests of
significance were applied to these breakdowns of survey questions. A “p -value” of 0.05 or less
indicates that there is less than a 5% probability that differences observed between groups are
due to chance; or in other words, a greater than 95% probability that th e differences observed
in the selected categories of the sample represent “real” differences among those populations.
As subgroups vary in size and each group has a unique margin of error, statistical testing is
used to determine whether differences between subgroups are statistically significant.
Each column in the following tables is labeled with a letter for each subgroup being
compared. The letters start over with “A” for each different characteristic. (For example, for
housing tenure, renters and owners are marked “A” and “B”, and then for type of housing
unit, those in detached homes and attached homes are marked “A” and “B”.)
For each pair of subgroup ratings within a characteristic within a row that has a statistically
significant difference, an uppercase letter denoting significance is shown in the cell with the
larger column proportion. The letter denotes the subgroup with the smaller column
proportion from which it is statistically different. Subgroups that have no uppercase letter
denotation in their column and that are also not referred to in any other column were not
statistically different.
Table 118: Question 1 by Survey Administration Type
Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in
Englewood. (Percent excellent or good)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Englewood as a place to live 89% 90% 89%
Englewood as a place to raise children 71% 74% 72%
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood 66% 66% 66%
The overall quality of life in Englewood 84% 83% 84%
Table 119: Question 2 by Survey Administration Type
(Percent yes)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood
parks?
82% 93%
A
87%
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Table 120: Question 3 by Survey Administration Type
If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12 months,
how often, if at all, have you visited each of the following parks or
open space areas? (Percent at least once)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Baker 20% 16% 18%
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary 29% 23% 26%
Bates – Logan 63% 60% 62%
Belleview 61% 69% 64%
Centennial 34% 53%
A
43%
Clarkson-Amherst 19% 22% 20%
Colorado's Finest Athletic Field 13% 11% 12%
Cushing 42% 37% 40%
Denny Miller Fields 24% 18% 22%
Duncan 32% 56%
A
43%
Emerson 23% 34%
A
28%
Jason 47% 81%
A
64%
Northwest Greenbelt 24% 19% 22%
Romans 31% 29% 30%
Rotolo 25% 46%
A
34%
Southwest Greenbelt 30% 34% 32%
Table 121: Question 4 by Survey Administration Type
Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about
dogs in City of Englewood parks?
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required. 24% 57%
A
38%
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area. 52%
B
32% 43%
Dogs should only be on-leash. 19%
B
8% 14%
I prefer no dogs in parks. 2% 2% 2%
I don't have a preference. 3%
B
1% 2%
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Table 122: Question 5 by Survey Administration Type
(Percent who has one or more dogs)
Random sample Open participation Overall
(A) (B)
How many dogs currently live in your household? 48% 87%
A
65%
Table 123: Question 6 by Survey Administration Type
(Percent yes)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG
PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine Corral, Centennial Park,
Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt?
40% 75%
A
61%
Table 124: Question 7 by Survey Administration Type
In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of the
following off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS? (Percent at least
once)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Canine Corral 62%
B
49% 53%
Centennial Park 35% 51%
A
46%
Duncan Park 35% 49%
A
44%
Jason Park 65% 85%
A
80%
Northwest Greenbelt 18% 17% 17%
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Table 125: Question 8 by Survey Administration Type
How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items to a
successful fenced in DOG PARK? (Percent essential of very
important)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Acreage 75% 85%
A
83%
Benches for people 41%
B
28% 32%
Cleanliness/ maintenance 94% 89% 90%
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) 11% 5% 7%
Within walking distance of home 37% 43% 41%
Parking close to site 62% 56% 58%
Restrooms 30% 26% 27%
Grass area 71% 77% 75%
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) 33%
B
18% 22%
Separate small dog area 29%
B
15% 18%
Shaded areas 74%
B
53% 59%
Table 126: Question 9 by Survey Administration Type
How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as they
relate to City of Englewood parks? (Percent major or moderate
concern)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Cleanliness overall 57% 56% 57%
Dog-dog conflicts 43% 42% 42%
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with humans) 44% 39% 42%
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds 33% 37% 35%
Dog areas or parks located away from housing 23% 20% 22%
Maintenance 62% 57% 60%
Noise 24%
B
18% 21%
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields 17% 30%
A
23%
Parking 26% 35%
A
30%
Repurposed use of park space 31% 35% 33%
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters 32% 35% 33%
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Table 127: Question 11 by Survey Administration Type
How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash dog
area or park at each of the following parks? (Percent strongly or
somewhat support)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
Jason Park 66%
B
44% 55%
Emerson Park 64%
B
42% 54%
Duncan Park 60%
B
45% 53%
Cushing Park 62%
B
52% 58%
Table 128: Questions 12 to 16 by Survey Administration Type
How much do you support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park? 41% 69%
A
54%
an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest
Greenbelt?
41% 67%
A
53%
an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park? 60% 60% 60%
an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park? 77% 80% 79%
an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park? 65%
B
47% 57%
Table 129: Questions 17 to 19 by Survey Administration Type
How much do you support or oppose...
(Percent strongly or somewhat support)
Random
sample
Open
participation
Overall
(A) (B)
a dog licensing program? 68%
B
55% 62%
non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their
dogs?
53% 56% 55%
non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for
a City of Englewood dog license to help fund park maintenance and
staffing?
50% 46% 48%
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Appendix F: Survey Methodology
About the Survey
The City of Englewood, CO contracted with Polco’s National Research Center (NRC) to conduct
a survey of residents to gather feedback on their use of and preferences for dog parks in the
community. The survey was developed in collaboration with City staff and the Task Force
created to deal with City issues around dog parks. Through an iterative process, a roughly 10
minute survey was created and included questions about preferences for off-leash dog areas
versus fenced-in dog parks, which parks should allow dogs off-leash areas or have fenced-in dog
parks, where the dogs should be allowed in specific parks, how many dogs households have,
among other topics. This research was sponsored by the City of Englewood and questions about
this survey can be directed to Christina Underhill at CUnderhill@englewoodco.gov.
Selecting Survey Recipients
One of the first steps taken to ensure survey results are representative of the target population is
to use a source from which survey recipients are selected that provides adequate to good
"coverage" of the target population. This source is referred to as the "sampling frame" in the
survey research industry. For a survey of residents, a list of addresses based on the United States
Postal Service delivery sequence file is the most comprehensive list of households. For this
survey, the list was purchased from Go-Dog Direct.
Since it is cost prohibitive to survey every household in Englewood, a random selection of
records from the sampling frame was made. An example that may be
familiar from a math or statistics class is the jar or bowl of marbles of
various colors. If the jar has two-thirds red marbles and one-third blue
marbles, a random selection of marbles from that jars should result in a
similar proportion of red and blue marbles as in the original jar.
The addresses were geocoded (mapped to a specific latitude and
longitude) and compared to the boundaries of Englewood. Addresses
identified as being outside of the city limits of Englewood were excluded. Additionally, each
household’s location was identified as within a half mile of each of five City parks: Jason Park,
Duncan Park, Emerson Park, Cushing Park and the Northwest Greenbelt. A total of 5,000
households were selected to receive the survey. Multi-family housing units were oversampled to
compensate for single-family housing unit residents’ tendency to return surveys at a higher rate.
Administering the Resident Survey
Households randomly selected to receive the statistically valid survey were contacted two times
by mail beginning January 6, 2021. These households were invited to complete the survey online
at the provided URL. The postcard invitations came from NRC and were signed by the Mayor.
Both postcards included English and Spanish instructions about how residents could go online
to complete the survey in their preferred language. The invitations also included an access code
that respondents were asked to enter into the online survey form to ensure only one response
per randomly selected household was submitted. The access codes were compared for duplicate
responses and approximately 30 responses were removed.
About 5% of the mailed invitation postcards (250) were returned because they either had
incorrect addresses or were received by vacant housing units. Of the estimated 4,750 remaining
households, 520 unique households completed the survey, providing a response rate of 11%.
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This method of calculating the response rate is in accordance with the AAPOR’s response rate #2
for mailed surveys of unnamed persons.1
After the data collection for the random sample survey ended, the City opened the survey to
anyone who wanted to share their opinions. The open participation survey was available to
respondents from February 10, 2021 to March 3, 2021 and 424 responses were received. The
main report of results and the comparisons by respondent characteristics and proximity to parks
are based only on the random sample survey responses. The open participation survey responses
can be found in Appendix D: Full Set of Responses to the Open Participation Survey .
Copies of the postcard invitations and the survey itself can be found in Appendix G: Survey
Materials.
Confidence Intervals
The 95% confidence interval (or “margin of error”) quantifies the “sampling error” or precision
of the estimates made from the survey results. A 95% confidence interval c an be calculated for
any number of respondents, and indicates that in 95 of 100 surveys conducted like this one, for a
particular item, a result would be found that is within a certain number of percentage points of
the result that would be found if everyone in the population of interest was surveyed. The
practical difficulties of conducting any resident survey may introduce other sources of error in
addition to sampling error. Despite the best efforts to boost participation and ensure potential
inclusion of all households, some selected households will decline participation in the survey
(referred to as non-response error) and some eligible households may be unintentionally
excluded from the listed sources for the sample (referred to as coverage error).
The margin of error for this survey, with 520 respondents, is ±4.3%. In essence, this means that,
95% of the time, any statistic given in this report will be within 4.3 percentage points of what the
entire adult population would have given had they all been surveyed.
Analyzing the Results
Weighting the Data
The results from the random sample (as well as, separately, the open participation effort) were
adjusted through a process known as weighting to be as reflective of Englewood’s overall adult
(18+) population, as possible, using information available from the 2010 Cen sus and 2017
American Community Survey. The primary objective of weighting survey data is to make the
survey respondents reflective of the larger population of the community. Statistical weights were
applied to adjust the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents (tenure [rent vs own],
housing unit type [attached vs detached], ethnicity, race, sex, and age) to match the
sociodemographic/geographic characteristics of the City. No adjustments were made for design
effects. The results of the weighting for the random sample are presented in the table on the next
page, followed by the weighting table for the open participation survey. All the variables in that
table were used in the weighting scheme.
1 See AAPOR’s Standard Definitions here: http://www.aapor.org/Standards-Ethics/Standard-Definitions-(1).aspx for
more information
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Table 130: Englewood, CO Weighting Table 2021(Random Sample)
Characteristic Population Norm Unweighted Data Weighted Data
Housing Tenure1
Rent home 48% 24% 45%
Own home 52% 76% 55%
Housing Unity Type1
Detached (Single Family) 58% 75% 61%
Attached (Multi-Family) 42% 25% 39%
Race2
White 88% 92% 88%
Other race 12% 8% 12%
Ethnicity2
Not Hispanic 86% 93% 86%
Hispanic 14% 7% 14%
Sex and Age2
Females 18-34 18% 16% 18%
Females 35-54 15% 20% 15%
Females 55+ 18% 25% 19%
Males 18-34 18% 9% 17%
Males 35-54 16% 15% 16%
Males 55+ 15% 15% 15%
1Source of Population Norm: 5-year estimates from the 2017 American Community Survey
2Source of Population Norm: 2010 U.S. Census, adult population in households
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Table 131: Englewood, CO Weighting Table 2021(Open Participation)
Characteristic Population Norm Unweighted Data Weighted Data
Housing Tenure1
Rent home 48% 14% 44%
Own home 52% 86% 56%
Housing Unity Type1
Detached (Single Family) 58% 86% 63%
Attached (Multi-Family) 42% 14% 37%
Race2
White 88% 79% 87%
Other race 12% 21% 13%
Ethnicity2
Not Hispanic 86% 93% 87%
Hispanic 14% 7% 13%
Sex and Age2
Females 18-34 18% 16% 18%
Females 35-54 15% 26% 16%
Females 55+ 18% 20% 18%
Males 18-34 18% 9% 17%
Males 35-54 16% 17% 16%
Males 55+ 15% 13% 15%
1Source of Population Norm: 5-year estimates from the 2017 American Community Survey
2Source of Population Norm: 2010 U.S. Census, adult population in households
Statistical Analysis
The electronic dataset was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
For the most part, frequency distributions are presented in the body of the report. The complete
sets of frequencies for each survey question are presented in Appendix A: Full Set of Responses
to the Random Sample Survey. Comparisons of responses to questions by respondent
characteristics and geographic location can be found in Appendix B: Comparisons of Survey
Responses by Respondent Characteristics (Random Sample) and Appendix C: Comparisons of
Survey Responses by Proximity of Residence to City Parks (Random Sample). Chi-square or
ANOVA tests of significance were applied to these breakdowns of selected survey questions. A
“p-value” of 0.05 or less indicates that there is less than a 5% probability that differences
observed between groups are due to chance; or in other words, a greater than 95% probability
that the differences observed in the selected categories of the sample represent “real” differences
among those populations. Where differences between subgroups are statistically significan t,
they have been marked in the appendices.
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Appendix G: Survey Materials
The following pages contain a copy of the postcard invitations that were sent to the randomly
selected households, followed by a copy of the survey. The survey was administered online, and
had a somewhat different formatting than what is shown in this appendix, but the questions
were identical.
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Dear Englewood Resident,
The City of Englewood is gathering resident opinions
about our parks. We want to hear from all residents
— those who use City parks and those who don’t. We
value and need feedback from a wide variety of residents.
Your household has been randomly selected to participate
in this survey. Please complete the survey online using the
following URL and access code on any internet ready
device:
https://polco.us/sk93qu
Access code:
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is
for randomly selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents
just a few weeks from now.
If you have any questions, please call 303-762-2300.
Thank you for helping to create a better community for all
residents!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Englewood,
El Municipio de Englewood está recogiendo opiniones de
los residentes acerca de nuestros parques. Queremos
que todos los residentes nos den su opinión —
quienes usan los parques municipales y quienes no.
Valoramos y necesitamos los comentarios de una amplia
variedad de residentes.
Su hogar ha sido elegido al azar para participar en esta
encuesta. Conteste la encuesta en línea usando la
dirección URL y el código de acceso siguientes desde
cualquier dispositivo listo para Internet:
https://polco.us/syt566
Código de acceso:
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta. Esta
encuesta es solamente para hogares seleccionados al azar.
La Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada que está abierta
a todos los residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llámenos al 303-762-2300.
¡Gracias por ayudar a crear una major comunidad para
todos los residentes!
Atentamente,
Linda Olson
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Dear Englewood Resident,
Just a reminder—if you have not yet completed the
survey about City of Englewood parks, please do so. We
want to hear from all residents — those who use City
parks and those who don’t. If you have completed it,
thank you. Please do not respond twice.
Your participation in this survey is very important—your
answers will help Englewood make decisions that affect our
community. Please complete the survey online using the
following URL and access code on any internet ready
device:
https://polco.us/sk93qu
Access code:
Please do not share your survey link. This survey is
for randomly selected households only. The City will
conduct a separate survey that is open to all residents
just a few weeks from now.
If you have any questions, please call 303-762-2300.
Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Estimado Residente de Englewood,
Si no ha contestado aún la encuesta acerca de los parques
municipales de Englewood, le recordamos que por favor la
conteste. Queremos que todos los residentes nos den
su opinión — quienes usan los parques municipales y
quienes no. Si ya lo ha completado, gracias. Por favor
no responda dos veces.
Su participación en esta encuesta es muy importante – sus
respuestas le ayudarán al Englewood para tomar decisiones
que afectan nuestra comunidad. Conteste la encuesta en línea
usando la dirección URL y el código de acceso siguientes
desde cualquier dispositivo listo para Internet:
https://polco.us/syt566
Código de acceso:
Por favor no comparta el enlace de su encuesta. Esta
encuesta es solamente para hogares seleccionados al azar. La
Ciudad conducirá una encuesta separada que está abierta a
todos los residentes dentro de unas semanas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llámenos al 303-762-2300. ¡Muchas
gracias!
Atentamente,
Linda Olson
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Englewood Parks Survey 2021
The City of Englewood is committed to providing opportunity for off leash dog use in some of their parks. To achieve
this in an equitable way, while addressing the needs of all residents and visitors, the City is working with elected
officials, the Parks Commission and a taskforce made up of resident park users to identify five specific City parks
where a revised off leash dog plan will be implemented.
We want to hear from all residents about your use of parks and thoughts about dogs in parks . Even if you do not visit
our parks or own a dog, we value and need your feedback. Your responses are completely confidential and will be
reported in group form only.
ID. First, please enter the 5-digit access code provided on the mailing you received. For this survey, we will accept only
one response per selected household.
___________________________
[ASKED OF ALL RESPONDENTS]
1. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Englewood.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t know
Englewood as a place to live
Englewood as a place to raise children
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood
The overall quality of life in Englewood
2. In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood parks (please see the list of City of Englewood
parks in question 4 below)?
Yes (go to question 3)
No (skip to question 4)
3. If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you visited each of
the following parks or open space areas?
Never/0 times
Less than once a month
1-2 times a month
3-4 times a month
Multiple times a week
Daily
Baker
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary
Bates – Logan
Belleview
Centennial
Clarkson-Amherst
Colorado’s Finest Athletic Field
Cushing
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Denny Miller Fields
Duncan
Emerson
Jason
Northwest Greenbelt
Romans
Rotolo
Southwest Greenbelt
[ASKED OF ALL RESPONDENTS]
4. Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks?
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required.
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area.
Dogs should only be on-leash.
I prefer no dogs in parks.
I don’t have a preference.
[ASKED OF ALL RESPONDENTS]
5. How many dogs currently live in your household?
None [skip to question 9]
1
2
3
4 or more
For the purposes of this survey, when we refer to a “DOG PARK” it is part of an existing park with a fenced in area
specifically where dogs can be off leash (e.g., Canine Corral). When we refer to an off leash “DOG AREA” it is an
existing park that does NOT have a fenced in dog area but is a specific open area of a park where dogs are allowed to
be off leash (e.g., Northwest Greenbelt).
[ONLY ASKED OF THOSE WHO SAID THEY OWNED ONE OR MORE DOGS IN Q5]
6. Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine Corral,
Centennial Park, Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt?
Yes (go to question 7)
No (go to question 9)
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[ONLY ASKED OF THOSE WHO SAID “YES” TO Q6]
7. In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of the following off leash DOG PARKS or DOG
AREAS?
Never/0 times
Less than once a month
1-2 times a month
3-4 times a month
Multiple times a week
Daily
Canine Corral
Centennial Park
Duncan Park
Jason Park
Northwest Greenbelt
[ONLY ASKED OF THOSE WHO SAID “YES” TO Q6]
8. How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items to a successful fenced in DOG PARK?
Essential
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
Don’t know
Acreage
Benches for people
Cleanliness/ maintenance
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox)
Within walking distance of home
Parking close to site
Restrooms
Grass area
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt)
Separate small dog area
Shaded areas
[Q9-Q30 ASKED OF ALL RESPONDENTS]
9. How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as they relate to City of Englewood parks?
Not a concern
Minor concern
Moderate concern
Major concern
Don’t know
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Cleanliness overall
Dog-dog conflicts
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with humans)
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds
Dog areas or parks located away from housing
Maintenance
Noise
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields
Parking
Repurposed use of park space
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters
10. Do you have any other concerns not listed above?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
11. How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash dog area or park at each of the following parks?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
Jason Park
Emerson Park
Duncan Park
Cushing Park
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Currently, the City of Englewood allows dogs off leash in 5 City parks.
The next set of questions will first show an image of 5 different City of Englewood parks with proposed spaces for off
leash “DOG AREAS” (no fence) or off leash “DOG PARKS” (fenced in), followed by a question asking for your opinions
about dogs at each of the 5 specific City parks.
Emerson Park: Currently, off leash dogs are prohibited from using Emerson Park. The future proposal for this park is to
allow dogs off leash without a fenced in area.
12. How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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Northwest Greenbelt: Northwest Greenbelt is an off leash DOG AREA with no fencing. The future proposal is to keep the
park as is.
13. How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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Duncan Park: Duncan Park is currently an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence). The future proposal is to add one fence in the
middle of the park (east to west, yellow dotted line in image below) to separate the off leash dog area from the other
park amenities.
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14. How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
Cushing Park: Currently, off leash dogs are prohibited from using Cushing Park. The future proposal is to add a fenced
off leash DOG PARK on the northwest corner of Inca and Dartmouth (yellow dotted lines in the image below).
15. How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Cushing Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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Jason Park: Jason Park is currently an off leash DOG AREA (no fence). The future proposal would be to allow off leash
dogs in a three sided fenced in DOG PARK, open on the parking lot side (yellow dotted lines in the image below). The
remaining areas of the park would require a dog to be on leash.
16. How much do you support or oppose an off leash FENCED DOG PARK at Jason Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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17. Most municipalities require dogs to be licensed to ensure proper vaccinations, cover a portion of the cost of
having areas specifically for a dog and their owner’s enjoyment, and more importantly, having the ability to
return lost animals to their owners. The City of Englewood is proposing to implement a dog licensing program.
How much do you support or oppose a dog licensing program?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
18. How much do you support or oppose non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their
dogs?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
19. How much do you support or oppose non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a
City of Englewood dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
20. What is the one thing you like best about City of Englewood parks ?
21. What is your single biggest concern about City of Englewood parks?
Our last questions are about you and your household. Again, all of your responses to this survey are completely
confidential and will be reported in group form only.
22. How many years have you lived in Englewood?
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
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23. Which best describes the building you live in?
One family house detached from any other houses
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
24. Is this house, apartment or mobile home...
Rented
Owned
25. Including yourself, do you have any of the following types of people living in your household?
Yes
No
Children age 17 or younger
Adults age 65 or older
26. About how much do you anticipate your household’s total income before taxes will be for the current year?
(Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons living in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
27. Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
28. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
White
Other
29. In which category is your age?
18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75-84 years
85 years or older
30. What is your gender?
Female
Male
Identify in another way
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Englewood Parks Survey 2021
The City of Englewood is committed to providing opportunity for off leash dog use in some of their parks. To achieve
this in an equitable way, while addressing the needs of all residents and visitors, the City is working with elected
officials, the Parks Commission and a taskforce made up of resident park users to identify five specific City parks
where a revised off leash dog plan will be implemented.
We want to hear from all residents about your use of parks and thoughts about dogs in parks . Even if you do not visit
our parks or own a dog, we value and need your feedback. Your responses are completely confidential and will be
reported in group form only.
1. First, please enter the 5-digit access code provided on the mailing you received.
For this survey, we will accept only one response per selected household. _____________________
2. Please rate each of the following aspects of quality of life in Englewood.
Excellent Good Fair Poor Don’t know
Englewood as a place to live ................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Englewood as a place to raise children ................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Overall feeling of safety in Englewood.................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
The overall quality of life in Englewood .................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
3. In the last 12 months, have you used any City of Englewood parks (please see the list of City of Englewood
parks in question 4 below)?
Yes (go to question 4) No (skip to question 5)
4. If you have visited a City of Englewood park in the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you visited each of
the following parks or open space areas?
Never/ Less than once 1-2 times 3-4 times Multiple times
0 times a month a month a month a week Daily
Baker ............................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Barde/ Charles Hay Elementary ................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bates – Logan ............................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Belleview...................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Centennial .................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Clarkson-Amherst ........................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Colorado’s Finest Athletic Field.................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Cushing ........................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Denny Miller Fields ...................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Duncan ......................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Emerson ....................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Jason ............................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Northwest Greenbelt ................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Romans ........................................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Rotolo ......................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Southwest Greenbelt ................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
5. Generally, which statement comes closest to how you feel about dogs in City of Englewood parks?
Dogs can be off leash, no fence should be required.
Dogs can be off leash, but in a fenced in area.
Dogs should only be on-leash.
I prefer no dogs in parks.
I don’t have a preference.
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6. How many dogs currently live in your household?
None (skip to question 10) 1 2 3 4 or more
For the purposes of this survey, when we refer to a “DOG PARK” it is part of an existing park with a fenced in area
specifically where dogs can be off leash (e.g., Canine Corral). When we refer to an off leash “DOG AREA” it is an
existing park that does NOT have a fenced in dog area but is a specific open area of a park where dogs are allowed to
be off leash (e.g., Northwest Greenbelt).
7. Do you currently take your dog(s) to any existing off leash DOG PARKS or DOG AREAS, including Canine Corral,
Centennial Park, Duncan Park, Jason Park, and Northwest Greenbelt?
Yes (go to question 8) No (go to question 10)
8. In the last 12 months, how often, if at all, have you used each of the following off leash DOG PARKS or
DOG AREAS?
Never/ Less than once 1-2 times 3-4 times Multiple times
0 times a month a month a month a week Daily
Canine Corral ....................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Centennial Park .................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Duncan Park ........................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Jason Park ............................................ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Northwest Greenbelt ........................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
9. How important to you, if at all, are each of the following items to a successful fenced in DOG PARK?
Very Somewhat Not at all Don’t
Essential important important important know
Acreage ........................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Benches for people ...................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Cleanliness/ maintenance ............................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Dog amenities (dog toys, sandbox) ............................. 1 2 3 4 5
Within walking distance of home ................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Parking close to site ..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Restrooms .................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Grass area .................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Non-grass area (e.g., woodchips, pea gravel, dirt) ........ 1 2 3 4 5
Separate small dog area .............................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Shaded areas ............................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
10. How concerned, if at all, are you with each of the following as they relate to City of Englewood parks?
Not a Minor Moderate Major Don’t
concern concern concern concern know
Cleanliness overall ............................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Dog-dog conflicts ................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Dog-human conflicts (or dogs coming in contact with humans) ......... 1 2 3 4 5
Distance of dog areas or parks from playgrounds................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Dog areas or parks located away from housing ................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Maintenance ........................................................................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Noise .................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5
Distance of dog areas or parks from sports fields ................................ 1 2 3 4 5
Parking ................................................................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Repurposed use of park space ............................................................. 1 2 3 4 5
Distance of dog areas or parks from picnic shelters ............................ 1 2 3 4 5
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11. Do you have any other concerns not listed in question 10 above?
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12. How much would you support or oppose a FENCED off leash dog area or park at each of the following parks?
Strongly Somewhat Neither support Somewhat Strongly Don’t
support support or oppose oppose oppose know
Jason Park .......................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Emerson Park ..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Duncan Park ...................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Cushing Park ..................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6
Currently, the City of Englewood allows dogs off leash in 5 City parks.
The next set of questions will first show an image of 5 different City of Englewood parks with proposed spaces for off
leash “DOG AREAS” (no fence) or off leash “DOG PARKS” (fenced in), followed by a question asking for your opinions
about dogs at each of the 5 specific City parks.
Emerson Park: Currently, off leash dogs are prohibited from using Emerson Park. The future proposal for this park is to
allow dogs off leash without a fenced in area.
13. How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at Emerson Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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Northwest Greenbelt: Northwest Greenbelt is an off leash DOG AREA with no fencing. The future proposal is to keep the
park as is.
14. How much do you support or oppose an off leash DOG AREA (NO fence) at the Northwest Greenbelt?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
Duncan Park: Duncan Park is currently an off leash DOG AREA
(NO fence). The future proposal is to add one fence in the middle
of the park (east to west, yellow dotted line in image below) to
separate the off leash dog area from the other park amenities.
15. How much do you support or oppose an off leash
FENCED (one fence) DOG AREA at Duncan Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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Cushing Park: Currently, off leash dogs are prohibited from using Cushing Park. The future proposal is to add a fenced
off leash DOG PARK on the northwest corner of Inca and Dartmouth (yellow dotted lines in the image below).
16. How much do you support or
oppose an off leash FENCED DOG
PARK at Cushing Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
Jason Park: Jason Park is currently an off leash DOG AREA (no fence). The future proposal would be to allow off leash
dogs in a three sided fenced in DOG PARK, open on the parking lot side (yellow dotted lines in the image below). The
remaining areas of the park would require a dog to be on leash.
17. How much do you support or
oppose an off leash FENCED DOG
PARK at Jason Park?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
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18. Most municipalities require dogs to be licensed to ensure proper vaccinations, cover a portion of the cost of
having areas specifically for a dog and their owner’s enjoyment, and more importantly, having the ability to
return lost animals to their owners. The City of Englewood is proposing to implement a dog licensing program.
How much do you support or oppose a dog licensing program?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
19. How much do you support or oppose non-residents being able to use City of Englewood parks with their
dogs?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
20. How much do you support or oppose non-Englewood residents paying an additional dog licensing fee for a
City of Englewood dog license to help fund park maintenance and staffing?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Don’t know
21. What is the one thing you like best about City of Englewood parks ?
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22. What is your single biggest concern about City of Englewood parks?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Our last questions are about you and your household. Again, all of your responses to this survey are completely
confidential and will be reported in group form only.
23. How many years have you lived in Englewood?
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
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24. Which best describes the building you live in?
One family house detached from any other houses
Building with two or more homes (duplex, townhome, apartment or condominium)
Mobile home
Other
25. Is this house, apartment or mobile home...
Rented
Owned
26. Including yourself, do you have any of the following types of people living in your household?
Yes
No
Children age 17 or younger
Adults age 65 or older
27. About how much do you anticipate your household’s total income before taxes will be for the current year?
(Please include in your total income money from all sources for all persons l iving in your household.)
Less than $25,000
$25,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more
28. Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?
No, not Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
Yes, I consider myself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino
29. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
White
Other
30. In which category is your age?
18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65-74 years
75-84 years
85 years or older
31. What is your gender?
Female
Male
Identify in another way
Thank you for completing the survey!
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STUDY SESSION
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Maria D'Andrea, Tim Hoos
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DATE: April 26, 2021
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Local Improvement District for Alley Paving in
the 3900 Block of Acoma/Broadway
DESCRIPTION:
A property owner in the 3900 block of Broadway wishes to pursue paving of the alley, between
Broadway and Acoma at their cost. They have inquired about the possibility of establishing a
Local Improvement District which would place the costs on their taxes and be paid back over 10
years.
RECOMMENDATION:
Director of Public Works Maria D'Andrea and Capital Projects & Engineering Manager Tim Hoos
will be present to discuss creation of a local improvement district for alley paving in the 3900
block between Broadway and Acoma Street.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
The city has received a request from a property owner into the possibility of paving the
remaining portion of the alley located between S. Acoma Street and S Broadway, from
Mansfield Avenue to Nassau Avenue (3900 block). Currently, the south end of the alley,
approximately 112 feet, is already paved. Therefore, this proposed project would pave the
remaining (600 feet – 112 feet) 488 feet.
The property owner has requested consideration in placing the costs on their property taxes in
order to pay off the costs over 10 years. The process to do this would entail creating a Local
Improvement District (LID). Annual interest, as set in the ordinance, would be charged on the
principal.
Procedural Process
Englewood Municipal Code: EMC 11-2-et. sec. governs the law for local improvement districts
in Englewood. However, EMC specifically calls for reference to state statute. (See section 11-2-
102 – “State Law to Control”). Additionally, under EMC 11-2-3, all local improvements must be
authorized by the City Council.
Colorado Revised Statute: CRS 31-25-et. sec. covers the law/procedure for local improvement
districts at the state level.
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Both the EMC and CRS (in 11-2-4 and 31-25-503, respectfully) require that either the property
owner(s) petition City Council for the creation of a local improvement district or Council may
introduce a resolution on its own initiative. Then, under EMC, 11-2-5, a public hearing must be
held by the City Council. Subsequently, Council may approve the LID.
While this approach would construct the alley at no cost to the city, the city would be required to
"front" the costs of design and construction and be reimbursed over time.
Currently, the city does not have a formal policy on paving alleys. Alleys that have been paved
have usually been completed by the adjacent businesses or, the city has completed them
without a formal policy. Most of the alleys that are paved are immediately adjacent to Broadway.
Staff is developing a formal policy focused on how funding for alley paving would be identified
as well as the process for prioritizing alleys for paving. It is anticipated that a discussion on this
topic will be brought before the City Council in Fall 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The estimated cost of the improvement is:
Item Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
Design Lump Sum 1 $4,500.00 $4,500.00
Grading Lineal Feet 490 $10.00 $4,900.00
Paving (Concrete), 8" depth Square Feet 5,900 $22.00 $129,800.00
Traffic Control Lump Sum 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Total $141,200.00
These costs assume that city staff would perform the design and prepare plans and
specifications for the work.
Prices for alley paving, in concrete, will be included in the Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the 2021
Concrete Utility Repair and Replacement Project. Once bids are received, staff will be able to
get an actual cost for the work.
CONNECTION TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
Infrastructure
ALTERNATIVES:
If the City chooses not to establish a LID, the property owner could consider paying for the
project upfront or foregoing the project, at this time.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the merits of establishing a LID for this project
and provide direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
Presentation
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Local Improvement District –Alley Paving
April 26, 2021
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How we design roads, sidewalks and other amenities plays a key
role in determining safety for the end user
Proposed Alley Paving –3900 Block, Broadway and Acoma St.Page 192 of 196
Estimated Design and Construction Cost
Estimated Cost
Design $4,500
Grading $4,900
Concrete Paving, 8” depth $129,800
Traffic Control $2,000
Total $141,200
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Local Improvement Districts
•The Englewood Municipal Code allows for the creation of Local Improvement Districts
and references state statute.
•All LIDs must be authorized by the City Council.
•Both the Municipal Code and Colorado Revised Statutes require that either the
property owner(s) petition City Council for the creation of a local improvement district
or Council may introduce a resolution on its own initiative .
•A public hearing must be held.
•Then,City Council may approve the LID.
•Interest is charged on the outstanding balance,annually.
•Would require the city to “front” the costs of the improvement and be paid back over
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Questions/Discussion
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