NPRD Master Plan – Community Survey Results
Published July 10, 2024
A community-wide survey was conducted Jan.-March 2024. Here is an overview of what people had to say.

• 90 surveys were submitted.
• 79% of respondents live in Norwood & immediate vicinity. The remainder come from San Miguel & Montrose county residents, and Telluride/Mountain Village.
• 83% have lived here 6 or more years.
• 29% of respondents are unaware or do not use NPRD recreational opportunities.
• 74% of respondents who are aware of NPRD offerings believe NPRD is somewhat or completely meeting the physical, mental, cultural, and social needs of the community. And 67% sometimes or frequently participate.

About the NPRD Facilities (Oliver House, The Livery, and Yard):

• 87% of respondents have participated in events or classes utilizing the NPRD Facilities. For: #1 Community events, #2 Live performance, #3 NPRD Programs, #4 Wedding or Party.
• Amenities – Multiple requests were made for updates to amenities within the facilities including to bathrooms, technology, and water fountain.
• Reservation Process – Respondents expressed concern over ease of reservation process and responsiveness from the facilities.
• Appreciation – The overwhelming majority of responses indicate that community members appreciate the NPRD facilities and believe they are community assets.

About Parks and Recreational facilities within the District:
What respondents have used –

1. Trails (single track)
2. Boat ramps or docks
3. Playgrounds, Campsites, Nordic Track/Trails
4. BBQ & picnic tables, Splash pad, Ball fields or courts
5. Disc golf course, Skate park or pump track

About Near Term (next 5-10 years) priorities:

• Highest Priority – Completion of the Norwood Town Trail with a mean score of 3.98 out of 5.00.
• Lowest Priority – Regulation sized courts with a mean score of 2.52 out of 5.00.

About Long Range (10-15 years) priorities:

• Highest Priority – Indoor Recreation Center with a mean score of 3.97 out of 5.00.
• Lowest Priority – Golf Course with a mean score of 1.64 out of 5.00.

Is it a higher priority to provide a well-staff ed array of programs and events or save up to build facilities? Equally divided results among “..programs”, “..facilities”, and “Unsure.

Any Other Comments:

• Pool – The most repeated response was the desire for a pool within Norwood. Community members specify an outdoor pool would be mo re affordable.
• Inclusive programming – respondents indicated that programming for individuals over 65 and fully accessible spaces and programs are important.

Final Words for Norwood Park and Recreation District —

Thank You – The most repeated response was expressing
gratitude towards everyone who has worked hard to makerunning NPRD possible.

Facilities – respondents indicated that programming surrounding the fairgrounds, library, and trail systems could be improved.