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Upcoming Event: Eagle Days at Smithville Lake

Join us at the 30th annual Eagle Days at Smithville Lake! The event features live eagle programs by Operation Wildlife. Come visit the project booth to share your ideas!

When: Saturday and Sunday, January 3 and 4
Where: Paradise Pointe Golf Course Clubhouse | 18212 Golf Course Drive, Smithville, MO

Interactive Map

Drop a pin on the map to share your ideas and concerns for Clay County's Parks and Historical Sites.

Community Survey

Take the community survey* to share your experiences, thoughts, and ideas for the future of Clay County's parks and historical sites.

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*The survey on this site will be available for everyone to take when it goes live. At the same time, ETC Institute will be conducting a statistically valid survey in Clay County, Missouri. A statistically valid survey accurately represents the opinion of a target population by using a high response rate, a random and representative sample, and clear question wording to minimize error.

Key elements for a statistically valid survey:
  • Representative Sample: The people you survey must reflect the demographics of your larger target population. A random sampling method is crucial to avoid bias, as it ensures everyone has an equal chance of being selected.
  • Adequate Sample Size: The number of people who respond must be large enough for the results to be meaningful. The required size depends on factors like the total population, desired confidence level, and acceptable margin of error.
  • High Response Rate: A low response rate can indicate that non-responders have significantly different opinions from those who did respond, which invalidates the results. A higher response rate increases the likelihood that the sample is representative.
  • Clear and Accurate Questions: Questions must be clear, unbiased, and easy for respondents to understand to ensure truthful and accurate answers.
  • Low Margin of Error: This is the potential for error in the results, expressed as a "plus or minus" percentage (e.g., +/-5%). A smaller margin of error requires a larger sample size.
  • Confidence Level: This indicates how confident you are that your results reflect the population within the margin of error, most commonly set at 95%. A 95% confidence level means you are 95% confident the true result is within your margin of error.

Contact Us

Physical Address:
17201 Paradesian
Smithville, MO 64089
Open 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday

Email:
parks@claycountymo.gov

Phone:
816.407.3400

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