Marathon Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan

A comprehensive and sustainable parks and recreation system is vital to a community’s physical and mental health, protection of natural resources, and economic growth. Marathon Township officials continue to strive toward this goal by developing the Township’s 2019 Park and Recreation Master Plan. We welcome all to be a part of this planning process by please completing this quick survey below. Your input will help Township officials plan for the future of the newly established Marathon Township Park on Hollenbeck Road as well as other recreation amenities and programs throughout our community. You are also welcome to attend a Public Workshop which will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Township Hall located at 4575 Pine Street, Columbiaville.

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* 1. In what part of the Township do you live?

Northeast

Northwest

Southeast

Southwest

Columbiaville

Otter Lake

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* 2. In what age group do you fall?

Under 18

18-24

35-44

45-55

55-64

65+

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* 3. Which local recreational facilities do you currently visit?

New Marathon Twp. Community Park

Southern Links Trailway

Otter Lake Campground/Beach

Otter Lake Elementary School

Otter Lake Skate Park

Lapeer State Game Area

Michigan Nature Association Preserve (Barnes Lake Rd.)

Tibbits Nature Conservatory (Columbiaville Rd.)

Marina Park (Columbiaville)

Levi Cutting Park (Columbiaville)

Veterans Memorial Park (Columbiaville)

Sports Park (Columbiaville)

Vermilya Park (Columbiaville)

Lakeville Middle School

Columbiaville Elementary School

Genesee County Parks

Holloway Reservoir

Klam & Piersonville Rds. access to Holloway Reservoir

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What types of recreation amenities would you like to see at the new Marathon Township Park? Please select your top five (5).

Trails and Pathways

Playground equipment/Playscapes

Benches and water fountains

Picnic areas/Pavilions

Ice skating rink

Sledding hill

Cross country skiing

Volleyball courts

Basketball and tennis courts

Amphitheater/band shelter

Splash pad/Water park

Community garden

Open green space

Interpretive signage

Restrooms

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If trails and pathways are important to you, what types would you like to see developed in the Township?

Mountain biking trails

Nature walking trails

Paved non-motorized pathways

Bike lanes (along streets)

Water trails

Trails aren't important to me

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* 6. If programming is important to you, what types of recreational programming would you like to see available to Township residents?

Programs for those with disabilities

Nature/Environmental learning programs

Senior citizen programs

Arts and crafts (enrichment) programs

Programming is not important to me

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please rate the importance of the following:

	Very Important	Important	Neutral	Low Importance	Not Important
Protecting natural resources	Protecting natural resources Very Important	Protecting natural resources Important	Protecting natural resources Neutral	Protecting natural resources Low Importance	Protecting natural resources Not Important
Developing trails and pathways that connect residents to the Southern Links Pathway	Developing trails and pathways that connect residents to the Southern Links Pathway Very Important	Developing trails and pathways that connect residents to the Southern Links Pathway Important	Developing trails and pathways that connect residents to the Southern Links Pathway Neutral	Developing trails and pathways that connect residents to the Southern Links Pathway Low Importance	Developing trails and pathways that connect residents to the Southern Links Pathway Not Important
Developing more programming	Developing more programming Very Important	Developing more programming Important	Developing more programming Neutral	Developing more programming Low Importance	Developing more programming Not Important
Creating more community events	Creating more community events Very Important	Creating more community events Important	Creating more community events Neutral	Creating more community events Low Importance	Creating more community events Not Important

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* 8. Would you support a millage to maintain the Township's Park

Yes

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* 9. Do you support the Township's ongoing effort for further development of the new Community Park?

Yes

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* 10. Would you be interested in volunteering your time to help with projects at the Community Park?

Yes

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* 11. If you answered yes to the above question, can you please provide your contact information?

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 12. Please state any other comments, suggestions, or ideas you would like to share with the Parks and Recreation Board.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this community survey. Your input will be used to plan the future of our new community park and other recreation amenities throughout our Township. Sincerely, The Marathon Township Parks and Recreation Board