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Van Buren County Parks Public Survey
1.
Do you live in Van Buren County?
I am a full-time resident;
I am a part- time resident/second homeowner;
I live outside Van Buren County
2.
If you reside (full or part-time) in Van Buren County, which City, Village or Township is your residence located in?
3.
In which age category are you?
18 and under
19 – 40
41 – 60
61-74
75 and older
4.
Do Van Buren County parks, trails and open spaces positively impact your quality of life?
Yes
No
Not Sure
5.
Do parks, trails, and open spaces throughout Van Buren County attract visitors and tourists to create a positive economic impact?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Use this image as a reference for the following two questions.
6.
How many times on average each year do you visit the following properties owned by Van Buren County?
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
County Courtyard Park (next to County Administration Building, Paw Paw Village)
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Van Buren County Museum (58471 Red Arrow Hwy, Hartford)
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Van Buren County Fairgrounds (55670 Co Rd 681, Lawrence)
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
North Point Conservation Area (Ruggles Rd, South Haven Township)
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
County owned land in Syndicate Park (South Haven Township)
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Veterans Therapy Garden (801 Hazen St, Paw Paw)
Never heard of this park
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
7.
How many times on average each year do you use the following trails?
Never heard of this trail
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Kal- Haven Trail (South Haven to Kalamazoo)
Never heard of this trail
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Van Buren Trail (South Haven to Hartford)
Never heard of this trail
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Paw Paw River Water Trail (canoe/kayak)
Never heard of this trail
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
Black River – Bangor to South Haven Heritage Water Trail (canoe/kayak)
Never heard of this trail
Never
1-5 times
6-10 times
Over 10 times
8.
How would you rate the amount of the following recreation resources/activities offered in Van Buren County?
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Multi Use Non-Motorized Trails (paved/crushed limestone for biking, walking, jogging, etc)
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Snowmobile Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
ATV/ORV Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Water Trails (Canoe/Kayak Launches)
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Hiking Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Mountain Bike Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Cross Country Ski Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Horse Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Nature Preserve/Conservation Areas
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Dark Sky Parks (low light pollution for sky viewing)
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Inland Lake Beaches
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Inland Lake Access for boating/fishing
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Lake Michigan Beaches/access
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Campgrounds
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Primitive Camping along Land and Water Trails
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Playgrounds
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Picnic Areas
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Pickleball Courts
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Disc Golf
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Dog Parks
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Concerts
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Festivals
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
Historical/Cultural Attractions
Much More Needed
Some More Needed
Adequate
Too Much
9.
Are there any recreational opportunities or activities not listed above that you would like to see in Van Buren County?
10.
Would you support using County park millage funds to help improve the Van Buren Trail (State-owned) from South Haven to Hartford if doing so increased the County’s likelihood of obtaining grants?
Yes
No
Not Sure
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11.
What would be the priority improvements you would like to see at the County Courtyard Park (Paw Paw Village)?
Please select up to five answers.
(Required.)
Benches
Expanded picnic area
Playground
Lighting
Art/sculpture
Drinking water fountain
Farmers’ market venue
Historical signage
Ice rink
Landscaping
None
Other (please specify)
12.
Are there any improvements you would like to see at County Courtyard Park to make it more accessible to all?
Select all that apply.
Paved walkways
Wheelchair ramps
ADA play equipment
Other (please specify)
*
13.
What would be the priority improvements you would like to see at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds (Hartford Township)?
Please select up to five answers.
(Required.)
More events/concerts
Improved parking
Improved bathrooms
Improved septic
Improved drainage
No mow areas/native plantings
Parking lot lighting
Paved paths
Shower facility
Allow pets
Better internet
Better reservations
Education venue
Hiking trails
Improved barns
Disc golf
Pickleball
Playground equipment
Concession stand
Food truck area
EV charging stations
Cross country skiing
A pavilion that could be rented
None
Other (please specify)
14.
Are there any improvements you would like to see at County Fairgrounds to make it more accessible to all?
Select all that apply.
Paved walkways
Wheelchair ramps
ADA play equipment
Other (please specify)
15.
What would be the priority improvements you would like the Van Buren Museum Committee to consider for the Van Buren Museum located at 58471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford?
16.
Van Buren County owns 40 acres of critical dunes in South Haven Township along Lake Michigan. What would you like the county to do with this property?
Manage it as a conservation area with no public access
Manage it as a nature area with public access
Unsure/ Need more information
Other (please specify)
17.
Which of the following multi-use, non-motorized trails (for activities such as biking, walking, jogging, etc.) do you support developing?
Select all that apply.
Improve the Van Buren Trail surface from South Haven to Hartford
Develop a trail to connect the Van Buren Trail from Hartford, Lawrence, Paw Paw and Mattawan
Develop a trail along Blue Star Highway linking to trails in Berrien and Allegan Counties
Connect the Kal-Haven Trail to Paw Paw
Other (please specify)
*
18.
Overall what do you think should be the priority order for the county to use park millage funds for?
Select your top three priorities.
(Required.)
Maintain and Improve Existing Parks (County Courtyard, Fairgrounds)
Establish Syndicate Park property into the Syndicate Park Dunes Preserve/County Park
Create new County Parks
Expand the multi-use non-motorized trail system in the county
Support the improvement of locally (city, village and township) owned parks
Promote County and Local Parks
Signage/wayfinding/marketing
19.
How did you hear about this survey?
Select all that apply.
Social media
Email
Poster/QR Code
Senior meal site
Friend/Family
Other (please specify)
20.
How would you like to get information about parks?
Select all that apply.
Webpage
Social Media
You Tube Channel
Other (please specify)
21.
Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding Parks and Recreation Facilities or Opportunities in Van Buren County?
Current Progress,
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