2. Better Than Average Budgets Respondents from community centers performed better in budgeting and usage than other facility types. More likely than other respondents to have an increase to revenues in 2009 over 2008 Less likely than others to report a decrease in revenues in all the years covered by the study Community centers operate leaner then average with the lowest operating budgets, and number of staff members
3. Facility Plans More than half of community center respondents had plans for construction in the next three years On average they are planning on spending 2,815,000 on the plans which is 36.9 percent less than the average for all facility types Most popular additions being added: - Splash play areas - Turf sports fields - Shelters and restroom buildings - Fitness centers - Locker rooms - Concession areas - Playgrounds - Exercise studio rooms - Bleachers and seating - Trails
