City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

Lawrence released a survey to its website Monday, asking for more public input as the Parks and Recreation Department crafts its 10-year master plan.

Parks and Rec started an effort this winter to create a new master plan to outline a list of projects and priorities for recreational services in Lawrence. Its current master plan is 20 years old.

The city hired a consulting firm, GreenPlay LLC, to complete the update, and it has so far held numerous focus groups and two public input sessions. Consultants are currently waiting for responses to a random, statistically valid survey mailed to 4,000 Lawrence households last week.

Results from the online survey, though not statistically valid like the mailed one, will be gathered and included in a final report.

In part, the survey asks what values should be prioritized in long-term recreation planning. It also asks what types of facilities and infrastructure people care about — such as skate parks, pools, playgrounds, trails and athletic fields — and if current facilities are meeting people’s needs.

It asks for opinions on new amenities suggested by people at public meetings, including an outdoor amphitheater, a roller rink, new pool, ice rink, archery range and botanical gardens.

Lastly, the survey asks participants to name how they would support funding parks and recreation in the future, with suggestions including an increase in property taxes, increasing fees for Parks and Rec classes and programs and a separate sales tax dedicated to Parks and Rec efforts.

The online survey will be available until July 3 at lawrenceks.org.