While aligned with the overall consensus, respondents in the 35 to 44 age group display a higher affinity towards pools (indoor and outdoor) and playground amenities – this tracks with their likelihood of children present in the household. Focusing on all households with children present, pools, splash pads, and playgrounds all rank highly.

Overall responses indicated a strong preference for physical and outdoor activities among the survey participants. The most popular activity, hiking, appeared in just over 50% of the total responses. This is followed closely by trail running / walking (47%). Fitness / working out and dog walking also garnered significant interest (39% and 33% respectively). Other activities such as outdoor playgrounds, swimming, and bicycling also received notable attention, each appearing in more than 25% of the total responses.

By age group, hiking and trail running / walking remain the most common activity across all segments. Whereas 25-to-34- and 35- to 44-year-old respondents skew higher for outdoor playgrounds and swimming, the groups 45 years and above report more affinity for dog walking and fitness.

The overall analysis of the programs that residents of Millcreek Township are interested in shows a high demand for adult fitness and wellness programs (49%), followed by nature programs and youth sports (28% and 25% respectively). There is also notable interest in youth learn-to-swim programs and special community events.

Youth sports, learn-to-swim programs, summer camps, and arts and crafts are popular among the 35-44 age group, likely reflecting the interests of parents for their children. Adult fitness and wellness programs are most popular among the 60+ age group. Both the 55- to 59-year-old and 60+ cohorts showed particular interest in nature programs and special community events.