Question

Number of Responses Per Item

Three Positive Attributes

natural, undeveloped state/ lots of green/ mostly wooded/ native growth

17

privacy/ seclusion/ quiet/ hidden feel in park

9

intriguing maze of trails/ extensive trails/ good trail linkages / potential trails

7

places to be near water/ flowing water / stream, waterfall, bridge / wetlands

9

diversity/ diverse edges 

2

size

2

urban refuge /prox. to my neighborhood

2

views/potential views/ views into park down slopes

3

wildlife / bird refuge

3

variety of ecological features

1

lack of evidence of human use

1

rhododendron dell

1

several cleared open areas

1

bigleaf maples - canopy shady yet open

1

no signs

1

historic value

1

rich, wonderful smell

1

possibilities...

1

Three Negative Attributes

difficult trails/ steep trails/ narrow, overgrown trails/ bad trails when wet

14

invasive/non-native plants (blackberry, ivy, nightshade)

13

unclear access/ lack of or uninviting access/lack of signage from streets/ lack of maps

7

lack of directional markers on trails/ confusing trails

2

jet noise

2

not enough conifers

1

dumping/ litter

3

lack of pedestrian safety at bridge and elsewhere / car traffic

2

no walking trail along boulevard

1

urban art

1

areas of human impacts

1

erosion from mountain bikes          

1

lack of areas to sit, rest, picnic along trails

1

nettles

1

stream in poor condition in spots/ stream goes underground

2

overgrowth interferes with safety

1

slope erosion         

1

dangerous trail crossings of streets

1

lack of accessibility for disabled (even if only in certain specific areas)

1

First Visit to Frink Park

Yes

2

No

 20

Frequency of Visit

Daily

9

Weekly

9

Monthly

4

Yearly

0

Uses of Park

Exercise:

general exercise

4

road biking

2

trail biking

0

running

4

walking

12

Walking dog

7

Leisure walking/enjoy nature

16

Thoroughfare (to water, to Leschi)

10

Picnicking

3

Other: artistic inspiration, bird watching, weeding, education, family gatherings, photography

6

Add to Mailing List/ Already on List?

Yes

17

No

3

Miscellaneous Notes

Favors minimal development - just improve trails, control non-natives, reintroduce natives

Enjoys undeveloped nature of park and fact that it doesn’t advertise itself

Focus improvements on restoration of natural habitat, amenities for walkers not cars, not being a city-wide destination, wetland/stream restoration (maybe even salmon), integration w/lower Leschi & waterfront area

Very interested in retaining feeling of ungroomed space where nature is more present than humans.  Signage, trails, etc. should be designed to maintain sense of natural space.

Want park to stay as natural as possible without obvious signs of human use other than walking trails/ restore stream for salmon & frogs/ no children’s play equipment should be in park