Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Parks and Recreation has released the results of a June 2019 public, ten question survey, created by  University of Jamestown student, Leslie Stevens.

Participants were asked to rate several aspects of the department on a scale of one to five stars, with five being the highest.

There were 546 responses and 65 percent of those participating in the survey indicated a desire for an outdoor pool or water park, when asked what new or additional outdoor parks and recreation facility should be developed or improved.

The survey results showed that participants said Two Rivers Activity Center  (TRAC)  is the greatest strength of the Parks and Recreation department.

Two Rivers Activity Center is working on fundraising for an outdoor water feature, Meidinger Splash Park, to be located outside of the TRAC building.

Parks in the area have the greatest opportunity for improvement.

On the value of public parks, recreation programs, trails and facilities in Jamestown, 82 percent of the respondents, 447 answered three stars or better.

Asked to rate the level of satisfaction with the Parks and Rec district’s efforts in communicating with the community, 74- percent or 404 answered three stars or lower.

At this month’s Park Board meeting, Stevens said, “This board needs to get a cohesive agreement as a group moving forward. We asked the community questions and these are the answers.”

Jamestown Parks and Recreation Commission, Chairperson, Mindi Schmitz said, “We owe it to the public to move forward with some kind of strategic plan.”

It was pointed out at the meeting that the installation of bleachers on the first base side of Jack Brown Stadium, has been delayed.

Originally set to begin construction on September, 25, this year the demolition and paving of concrete are now on a conditional schedule to begin October, 7 with the arrangement with a Fargo architect.  The project costs about $200,000.

It was pointed out that TRAC will receive the prestigious Golden Egg Award from the North Dakota Recreation and Park Association at a ceremony next month.