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Below is a link to the 10 questions for PLAYbynature's Water Features Survey.  The questionnaire will only take a few minutes to complete. This survey is part of our study of the diverse costs and benefits of wading pools and splash-pads .

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Thomas Saleh at 514 589 7753 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. The questionnaire is designed to be answered for one child at time. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
* How old is your child?
 
3 years or younger
 
4 to 6
 
7 to 9
 
10 to 12
 
Older than twelve
 
 
 
* What kind of water feature does your child most often frequent?
 
Splash Pad
 
Wading Pool
 
Other
 
 
 
 
When (time of year, days of week, time of day) and how often (monthly, weekly...) does your child usually make use of the water feature?
   
 
 
 
How much time does your child usually to spend at the water feature?
 
<30 min
 
30 min to 1-1/2h
 
2h or more
 
 
 
With whom does your child usually play at the water feature?
(Please rank (1-3) the answers in order of frequency)
Friends
Siblings/Family
Other children present at the feature
 
 
 
What are your child's other sources of water-based play?
 
Beach
 
Camp(s)
 
Cottage
 
Pool
 
None
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Why does your family choose to use the water feature?
 
Community
 
Entertainment Value
 
Convenience
 
Water Play
 
 
 
What (in your opinion) is the strongest benefit of this form of play to your child?
 
Cooling Station
 
Physical Activity and Outdoor Play
 
Learning and Creativity
 
Social (engaging with other children)
 
 
 
Do you view wading pools and splash pads as complementary or substitute features? Do you have a preference towards one or the other? (Please feel free to also share any other thoughts on water-based play and this study)
   
 
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