A Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment was authored by AECOM in March 2024 and is intended to serve as a guide for obtaining and interpreting valuable feedback on the recreation needs and priorities of Palm Beach County residents. The study will be incorporated into the Parks and Recreation Department’s overall master plan and used by the Department in the formation of its goals, policies, and strategic plans, as well as the future development of program areas and facilities to meet the needs of the community.
ETC Institute administered a statistically valid parks and recreation survey for Palm Beach County during the winter months of 2023. The survey quantified park and recreation priorities for the community and was used to verify survey information generated from online responses and other qualitative means. The goal was to collect a minimum of 1,200 completed surveys from residents. The goal was met with 1,212 completed surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 1,212 households has a precision of at least +/‐2.8 at the 95% level of confidence.