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DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES 1. dBA — Decibels recorded in a filter in which low and very high frequencies are given less weight than on the standard decibel scale. It was used in this study for its similarity to human sound recognition. 2. High dBA — The highest noise level the meter recorded. 3. Low dBA — The lowest noise level the meter recorded. 4. Ambient dBA — This recording includes all sounds present in the environment. It is often viewed as the "background noise level." 5. Average Sound Recording — Average of low, ambient, and high recordings of morning, noon, and evening 6. Morning — Recordings taken in the morning were taken between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 7. Noon — Recordings taken at noon were taken between and 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 8. Evening — Recordings taken in the evening were taken between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 9. Check Mate SPL Meter — This meter was used to record the sound levels. Its serial number is 060707268. 10. Park -Car Traffic — Cars parked at the park were counted. For Kimber Park, all cars were counted if they were on Wendy Drive along the park, on Bear Creek Road along or across the street from the park, or in the parking lot. For Walnut Grove Park, for both Windtree Avenue and Newbury Road, all cars along or across the street from the park were counted. For Estella, only cars in the lot were counted. 11. Temporary Off -Leash Areas — Small ('/ to 3/ acre) areas were temporarily fenced - off with chain link at each park. Unlike the existing main dog park at Conejo Creek West, due to its small area, there is no division between small and large dogs. The Temporary Off -Leash Areas were provided with double gates, mutt mitt dispensers, receptacles, and other basic necessities. 21 Page