Jeff Andreasen, President of aQity Research, presented preliminary data to member agencies of the Illinois Association of Park Districts at the IAPD’s Legislative Conference on April 25th, in Springfield, IL.
aQity is partnering again with the IAPD to quantify the millions of visitors and program participants across the state who utilize and enjoy the facilities and programs that these agencies offer. These data include:
Data collection will be wrapping up in July, with a full report expected in September, 2018.
aQity is partnering again with the IAPD to quantify the millions of visitors and program participants across the state who utilize and enjoy the facilities and programs that these agencies offer. These data include:
- The number of visits and memberships to specific types of facilities each year (e.g., pools/water parks, recreation and fitness centers, golf courses, facilities for seniors);
- Program registration across all age groups, including sports, arts, cultural and other opportunities across all age groups (from early childhood through active adults and seniors);
- The thousands of miles of walking and biking trails offered throughout the state, and of open space acreage for Illinoisans to enjoy;
- Financial assistance (scholarships, discounts, etc.) to ensure that these opportunities are affordable to all, to give everyone access to these recreation and fitness options.
Data collection will be wrapping up in July, with a full report expected in September, 2018.
