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Local Parks in City of Moreton Bay in Sep-25

Why do you go to the local parks near your home?
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
To enjoy nature
50%
For individual health and fitness
41%
To rest and relax
38%
To exercise my pets
36%
To go to community events, activities and/or markets
34%
To meet friends and/or family
31%
To play with my children
25%
To play with my grandchildren
14%
For group-based health and fitness activities
7%
To play with other children in my care
5%
For outings with people with a disability
5%
For school/childcare excursions
2%
Other
3%
I don’t go to my local park
10%
It is easy for me to get to my local park using active transport (e.g. walking, cycling)
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Strongly disagree
6%
Disagree
9%
Neutral
12%
Agree
45%
Strongly agree
28%
Mean score: It is easy for me to get to my local park using active transport (e.g. walking, cycling)
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25 (n = 2735)
3.8
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
My local park is big enough to meet my local community’s needs
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Strongly disagree
7%
Disagree
14%
Neutral
19%
Agree
44%
Strongly agree
16%
Mean score: My local park is big enough to meet my local community’s needs
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25 (n = 2735)
3.5
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
The play facilities in my local park meet the needs of people of all ages in my local community
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Strongly disagree
9%
Disagree
20%
Neutral
26%
Agree
35%
Strongly agree
10%
Mean score: The play facilities in my local park meet the needs of people of all ages in my local community
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25 (n = 2732)
3.2
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
The picnic facilities in my local park meet my local community’s needs
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Strongly disagree
10%
Disagree
21%
Neutral
24%
Agree
35%
Strongly agree
10%
Mean score: The picnic facilities in my local park meet my local community’s needs
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25 (n = 2733)
3.1
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
My local park has plenty of shade
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Strongly disagree
7%
Disagree
17%
Neutral
21%
Agree
44%
Strongly agree
12%
Mean score: My local park has plenty of shade
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25 (n = 2733)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
My local park is accessible for people with a disability or with other mobility challenges (e.g. parents with prams)
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Strongly disagree
7%
Disagree
11%
Neutral
27%
Agree
43%
Strongly agree
11%
Mean score: My local park is accessible for people with a disability or with other mobility challenges (e.g. parents with prams)
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25 (n = 2733)
3.4
Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
If you travel to parks further away from home, what are your main reasons for going to those parks?
City of Moreton Bay Sep-25
Better park facilities (e.g. paths, toilets, picnic shelters)
45%
More open space that allows many uses and user groups
24%
Playground equipment better suited to the age of children in my care
21%
More suitable for meet ups with family and friends
20%
Community events / markets held there
15%
Easier to travel by car and find a car park
15%
More shade
15%
Better fitness/exercise equipment
7%
Group activities held there
5%
Accessible park facilities that cater for people with disabilities
4%
More accessible playground equipment
3%
Easier to get there via public or active transport
3%
Other
12%
I don’t travel to parks further away from home
20%