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Appendix B- Survey w results_7.18.06Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-1 Adopted 18 July 2006 Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey Originally issued as a mailer, the Park and Recreation Committee distributed a survey to every household in the Township to get a sense of what the community valued, used and prioritized as being important to their recreation needs. Survey content (accompanied with corresponding feedback in graphic format) is provided here for reference. Survey questions should be considered in terms of the following definitions: Active recreation requires physical activity, usually in a specific setting or environment, such as organized sports. Passive recreation includes less-intensive activities. Natural area(s) occur where native vegetation exists. Open space has significant natural resource features rather than recreation potential. 1. How important are the following to YOUR quality of life? Please rate the following items on a scale of 1 to 5. 1= “Not Important”, 5 = “Very Important”, u = “Unsure”. Please circle one response for each item. NI VI 1 2 3 4 5 u A. Parks 1 2 3 4 5 u B. Trails 1 2 3 4 5 u C. Open space 1 2 3 4 5 u D. Natural areas 1 2 3 4 5 u E. River, lakes and streams 1 2 3 4 5 u F. Children’s play areas (playgrounds) 1 2 3 4 5 u G. Ball fields 1 2 3 4 5 u H. Sports (skate park, tennis, BMX) 1 2 3 4 5 u I. Youth recreation programs 1 2 3 4 5 u J. Adult recreation programs 1 2 3 4 5 u K. Programs for disabled individuals 1 2 3 4 5 u L. Preservation of historic structures 1 2 3 4 5 u M. Preservation of rural character Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-2 Adopted 18 July 2006 2. Refer to Items ‘A’ – ‘M’ in Question 1 above. Which three are the MOST important to your quality of life in New Scandia Township? _____ _____ _____ Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-3 Adopted 18 July 2006 3. Please rate the quality of the following existing facilities in New Scandia Township. Rate the items on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 = “Poor”, 5 = “Excellent”, u = “Unsure”. P E 1 2 3 4 5 u A. Passive recreation opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 u B. Active recreation opportunities 1 2 3 4 5 u C. Parks 1 2 3 4 5 u D. Trails 1 2 3 4 5 u E. Open space 1 2 3 4 5 u F. Natural areas 1 2 3 4 5 u G. Ball fields 1 2 3 4 5 u. H. Sports (skate park, tennis, BMX) 1 2 3 4 5 u I. Children’s play areas (playgrounds) 1 2 3 4 5 u J. Youth recreation programs 1 2 3 4 5 u K. Adult recreation programs 1 2 3 4 5 u L. Programs for disabled individuals 1 2 3 4 5 u M. River, lakes and streams Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-4 Adopted 18 July 2006 4. Which recreational activities (in or outside of New Scandia Township) have you or members of your household participated in during the past 12 months? Please circle all that apply. A. Walking/ Jogging/ Running N. Football B. Bicycling O. Basketball C. Playground(s) P. Baseball/ Softball D. Picnicking Q. Soccer E. Kayaking/ Canoeing R. Volleyball F. Motor boating S. Tennis G. Horseback riding T. Ice Hockey/ Ice Skating H. Cross-country skiing U. Archery I. Inline Skating V. Golf J. Swimming W. Skateboarding/ Skate park use K. Fishing X. Hunting L. Youth rec. programs Y. Other M. Adult rec. programs Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-5 Adopted 18 July 2006 5. To what extent do you agree with the following statements relative to New Scandia Township? Please answer on a scale of 1 to 5. 1= “Strongly Disagree”, 5 = “Strongly Agree”, u = “Unsure” SD SA 1 2 3 4 5 u A. We have adequate park space 1 2 3 4 5 u B. We have adequate trail systems 1 2 3 4 5 u C. We have adequate open space 1 2 3 4 5 u D. We have adequate natural areas 1 2 3 4 5 u E. We have adequate ball fields 1 2 3 4 5 u F. We have adequate sports facilities 1 2 3 4 5 u G. We have adequate playgrounds 1 2 3 4 5 u H. We have adequate recreation programs Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-6 Adopted 18 July 2006 6. To what extent do the following represent a threat to New Scandia Township’s quality of life? Please give us your opinion on a scale of 1 to 5. 1= “No Threat”, 5 = “Strong Threat”, u = “Unsure” NT ST 1 2 3 4 5 u A. Deterioration of water quality 1 2 3 4 5 u B. Deterioration of wildlife habitat 1 2 3 4 5 u C. Loss of wooded areas 1 2 3 4 5 u D. Loss of agricultural lands 1 2 3 4 5 u E. Transformation of rural character 1 2 3 4 5 u F. Increasing development pressure 1 2 3 4 5 u G. Increasing traffic Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-7 Adopted 18 July 2006 7. What would your preference for park and open space development in New Scandia Township be over the next 20 years: Please circle one response. A. Develop park and open space near the Village Center B. Develop a network of parks and open space throughout the township C. The current system is fine; no further parks and open space are needed D. Not sure Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-8 Adopted 18 July 2006 8. How important is it for New Scandia Township to promote…. Please rate the following items on a scale of 1 to 5. 1= “Not Important”, 5 = “Very Important”, u = “Unsure”. NI VI 1 2 3 4 5 u A. Creation of new parks 1 2 3 4 5 u B. Connectivity between parklands 1 2 3 4 5 u C. Access to shoreline 1 2 3 4 5 u D. Paved trails 1 2 3 4 5 u E. Unpaved trails 1 2 3 4 5 u F. Motorized trails 1 2 3 4 5 u G. Non-motorized trails 1 2 3 4 5 u H. Protection of natural areas 1 2 3 4 5 u I. Open space protection 1 2 3 4 5 u J. Youth rec. program development 1 2 3 4 5 u K. Adult rec. program development 1 2 3 4 5 u L. Preservation of historic structures 1 2 3 4 5 u M. Coordination w/ adjacent towns Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-9 Adopted 18 July 2006 9. Refer to Items ‘A’ – ‘M’ in Question 8 above. Which three do you feel are the MOST important for New Scandia Township to promote? _____ _____ _____ Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-10 Adopted 18 July 2006 10. Which New Scandia Township parks, trails, open space and/ or recreational facilities do you use most? Please circle as many as apply. A. Barton Johnson Memorial Park (private) • Ball fields • Playgrounds • Tennis B. Boat Landings C. Children’s T-ball Field D. Lion’s Shelter at Hay Lake E. Scandia Ballpark (N. Co. Rd. 3 lighted ball field) F. Scandia Community Center • Ball fields • Playgrounds • Tennis G. Scandia Elementary School • Ball fields • Playgrounds • Soccer • Basketball H. Wind in the Pines Park • Hiking I. Leonard Wojtowicz Skating Park • Summer • Winter J. Other Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-11 Adopted 18 July 2006 11. How often do you or members of your household use New Scandia Township parks, trails, open space and/or recreational facilities? Please circle one response. A. Daily E. Several times per year B. 3-5 Times per week F. Seldom C. Weekly G. Never D. 1-3 Times per month H. I go outside New Scandia Township Where 12. Please share what you like most about New Scandia Township’s parks, trails, open space and recreational facilities: 13. What, if any, changes or improvements would you like to see made in New Scandia Township’s parks, trails, open space and recreational facilities? 14. Please use this space to make additional comments: The following information will be used for statistical purposes. Please do not answer any questions that make you uncomfortable. 15. How long have you lived in New Scandia Township? A. Under one year C. 6-10 years E. 16-20 years B. 1-5 years D. 11-15 years F. 20+ years Appendix B 2004 New Scandia Township Community Survey New Scandia Township Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan B-12 Adopted 18 July 2006 16. What is your employment status? A. Work in New Scandia Township C. Not working/ retired B. Work outside New Scandia Township D. Unemployed 17. How many members of your household are in the following age groups? A. 0-5 D. 18-24 G. 55-64 B. 6-11 E. 25-34 H. 65-75 C. 12-17 F. 35-54 I. Over 75