Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who took time to complete our community survey that we put out in April. After 6 months, we have had 125 respondents. It is time to share the results! (Scroll down for detailed results.)

Most survey respondents are long-time GPRA members who have lived in Ginter Park for over 16 years. The top three activities of interest are civic engagement, block parties, and casual quarterly meetups. When it comes to causes to support, local food banks and neighborhood schools were the top choices.

Ginter Park resident respondents who added additional comments expressed strong interest in building a more inclusive, family-friendly, and civically engaged neighborhood. In addition to the listed activity choices, top interests include helping neighbors in need, improving safety, advocating on zoning and urban development, and creating events that welcome families, children, and newcomers.

There is also a desire for environmental stewardship, preservation of green spaces and trees, and hands-on neighborhood beautification projects like cleanups and plant swaps. Many called for a balance between fun social events—such as block parties, concerts, and game nights—and meaningful civic involvement, including equity-centered advocacy and safer infrastructure.

To see more in-depth survey results, read below.

In order to grow and take on new activities and projects, we need volunteers! Please consider getting involved as a block captain or spearheading an activity or event. Email us to get started!

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Feedback from Ginter Park residents through a community survey conducted by the Ginter Park Residents Association (GPRA) for 2025.

Resident Tenure in Ginter Park
The survey reveals a diverse range of residency durations among Ginter Park residents.

3.20% (4 respondents) are new residents (0-1 year).
25.60% (32 respondents) have lived in the area for 2-5 years.
16.80% (21 respondents) have been residents for 6-10 years.
12.00% (15 respondents) have lived there for 11-15 years.
42.40% (53 respondents) have resided in Ginter Park for over 16 years.

Household Composition in Ginter Park
The majority of households in Ginter Park consist of couples without children or with adult children living away from home.

6.45% (8 respondents) identified as single.
58.87% (73 respondents) are couples without children or with adult children.
16.94% (21 respondents) are households with children aged 18 and under.
7.26% (9 respondents) are multi-generational households.
10.48% (13 respondents) are senior residents.

Membership Status in GPRA
A significant portion of respondents are dues-paying members of the Ginter Park Residents Association (GPRA).

71.54% (88 respondents) are current dues-paying members.
28.46% (35 respondents) are not members.

Budget Allocation Preferences for GPRA
Residents have prioritized various areas for budget allocation, with historical preservation receiving the highest score.

Historical Preservation: 5.88 score (35.54% ranked it 1st).
Infrastructure Improvements: 6.44 score (27.27% ranked it 1st).
Community Outreach: 5.65 score (18.18% ranked it 1st).
Neighborhood Beautification: 5.43 score (5.79% ranked it 1st).
Philanthropy and Community: 3.21 score (2.48% ranked it 1st).

Preferred Activities for Participation
Residents expressed interest in various community activities, with civic engagement being the most popular.

Civic engagement: 49.56% (56 respondents) selected it as a top interest.
Block parties: 45.13% (51 respondents).
Quarterly casual meet-ups: 41.59% (47 respondents).
Historical walking tours: 34.51% (39 respondents).
Community workshops: 30.97% (35 respondents).

Communication Preferences for GPRA
Email is the preferred method of communication among residents for GPRA updates.

99.19% (123 respondents) prefer email.
19.35% (24 respondents) prefer Facebook.
12.90% (16 respondents) prefer text messages.
10.48% (13 respondents) prefer community meetings.

Local Causes for Support Prioritization
Food insecurity and local public schools are the top causes residents want GPRA to support.

Food insecurity: 4.95 score (44.55% ranked it 1st).
Local public schools: 4.84 score (43.64% ranked it 1st).
Senior care programs: 3.44 score (6.36% ranked it 1st).
Youth development: 3.20 score (1.82% ranked it 1st).

Barriers to Participation in GPRA Activities
Some residents face barriers that prevent them from participating in GPRA activities, with event timing being a significant issue.

32.38% (34 respondents) reported no barriers.
23.81% (25 respondents) cited event times as a barrier.
19.05% (20 respondents) mentioned the type of activities and events.
15.24% (16 respondents) indicated limited information about events.

Suggestions for Improving GPRA Accessibility
Residents provided various suggestions to enhance accessibility and participation in GPRA activities.

More family-friendly activities are needed.
Events should be scheduled at more convenient times, such as afternoons or early evenings.
Increased communication about events and activities is essential.
Consideration for diverse socio-economic backgrounds in event planning.

Ideas for New Initiatives in Ginter Park
Residents expressed interest in new initiatives to enhance community engagement and activities.

Block parties and street closures for community events.
Local concerts and art walks to foster community spirit.
Book clubs, plant swaps and other interest-based activities.
A tool library or community tool shed for shared resources.
Monthly family-oriented gatherings and casual meet-ups.