This document describes the citizen survey process as it relates to study of the parks and recreation field. A community parks and recreation survey consists of identifying the interests, desires, priorities and awareness factors of citizens regarding parks and recreation programs, resources, and facilities as well as the nature and frequency of their participation. Chapters present information on: (1) planning a survey; (2) writing survey questions; (3) designing a questionnaire; (4) drawing a survey sample; (5) field testing; (6) interviewing techniques; (7) data processing; (8) report writing; and (9) the survey report document. Seven examples of surveys are appended. (CB)