Foys to Blacktail Survey

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The goal of this survey is to gather information regarding trails at Herron Park. The information collected will help direct the design of potential new trails, facilities and opportunities…

2. Have you ever visited Herron Park?

Have you ever visited Herron Park? Yes

3. Have you ever visited the Conservation Fund property adjacent to Herron Park?

Have you ever visited the Conservation Fund property adjacent to Herron Park? Yes

In our estimation a huge percentage of recreational use takes place outside the confines of Herron Park proper. The following will help us identify where the concentration of use is taking place…

4. How familiar are you with the confines of Herron Park, including its property boundaries with surrounding private land owners like the Conservation Fund?

	1 =Not at All Familiar	2	3	4	5 = Very Familiar
Familiarity	How familiar are you with the confines of Herron Park, including its property boundaries with surrounding private land owners like the Conservation Fund? Familiarity 1 =Not at All Familiar	2	3	4	5 = Very Familiar

5. you ever visit the John Chase Trail via the Plum Creek Connector Trail?

you ever visit the John Chase Trail via the Plum Creek Connector Trail? Yes

Not Sure

Herron Park has been identified as the most popular County Park. Knowing how many people use the park, how often, and for what activities, will help us create a trail system that is safe, spreads out users and offers diverse opportunities…

6. What type of group are you typically with when you visit Herron Park?

What type of group are you typically with when you visit Herron Park? Alone

Family and/or friends

Organized group or club

Other (please specify)

7. Including yourself, how many people are typically in your group when you visit Herron Park? (Enter whole number)

Including yourself, how many people are typically in your group when you visit Herron Park? (Enter whole number) # of people
# of Flathead Valley residents in group

8. What recreational ACTIVITIES do you participate in while visiting Herron Park and the Conservation Fund property? (check all that apply)

What recreational ACTIVITIES do you participate in while visiting Herron Park and the Conservation Fund property? (check all that apply) Walking/hiking/snowshoeing

Jogging/running

Biking

Horseback riding

XC-Skiing

Wildlife viewing

Birding

Equestrian events

Sledding

Dog Walking

Frisbee Golf (Folf)

Picnicking

Scenic overlooks

Other (please specify)

9. What activity is typically your PRIMARY activity on when you visit the park? (check only one)

What activity is typically your PRIMARY activity on when you visit the park? (check only one) Walking/hiking/snowshoeing

Jogging/running

Biking

Horseback riding

XC-Skiing

Wildlife viewing

Birding

Equestrian events

Sledding

Dog Walking

Frisbee Golf (Folf)

Picnicking

Scenic overlooks

Other (please specify)

10. In total, about how many YEARS have you been visiting Herron Park?

In total, about how many YEARS have you been visiting Herron Park? Years

11. About how many trips PER MONTH do you typically make to Herron Park? (Enter whole number)

About how many trips PER MONTH do you typically make to Herron Park? (Enter whole number) Trips per Month (Summer)
Trips per Month (Winter)

12. About how long do you typically spend at Herron Park during each visit?

About how long do you typically spend at Herron Park during each visit? 15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

1.5 hours

2 hours

More than two hours

13. In your opinion, how acceptable or unacceptable are the following conditions, typically, when you visit Herron Park?

	Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The quality of weed mitigation in the park	In your opinion, how acceptable or unacceptable are the following conditions, typically, when you visit Herron Park? The quality of weed mitigation in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The feeling of safety and security in the park	The feeling of safety and security in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The type of facilities provided at the park	The type of facilities provided at the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The facilities (condition of) provided at the park	The facilities (condition of) provided at the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The cleanliness and over all upkeep of restrooms	The cleanliness and over all upkeep of restrooms Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The condition of picnic tables	The condition of picnic tables Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The condition of the pavilion and old schoolhouse facilities	The condition of the pavilion and old schoolhouse facilities Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The condition of trails	The condition of trails Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The condition of the parking lot	The condition of the parking lot Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The number of information/trails signs in the park	The number of information/trails signs in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
THe quality of information about what types of facilities are available in the park	THe quality of information about what types of facilities are available in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The amount of human-caused impacts to natural resources (e.g., soil, vegetation)	The amount of human-caused impacts to natural resources (e.g., soil, vegetation) Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The number of dogs off leash in the park	The number of dogs off leash in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The amount of litter in the park	The amount of litter in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know
The amount of user conflicts in the park	The amount of user conflicts in the park Unacceptable	Tolerable	Good	Great	I don't know

Additional Comments

14. Overall, how do you think the quality of your experience at this park has changed over the last Five years? (check only one)

Overall, how do you think the quality of your experience at this park has changed over the last Five years? (check only one) The quality of the experience has become much worse

The quality of the experience has become worse

The quality of the experience has NOT changed in five years

The quality of the experience has become better

The quality of the experience has become much better

Check here if you don’t know or if this question is not applicable to you

Comments

15. What trail surface do you prefer for your PRIMARY trailbased activity?

What trail surface do you prefer for your PRIMARY trailbased activity? Natural (compacted mineral soil)

Mulch

Gravel

Recycled Asphalt

16. What trail type do you prefer? (Check only one)

What trail type do you prefer? (Check only one) Single Track (~20-40 inches wide)

Wide Track (~40-60 inches wide)

Abandoned Road (5-8 feet wide)

17. What trail uses would you prefer to see prioritized for maintenance/construction in the Herron Park and Conservation Fund trail system? (Check all that apply)

What trail uses would you prefer to see prioritized for maintenance/construction in the Herron Park and Conservation Fund trail system? (Check all that apply) Hiker/Pedestrian

Equestrian

Mtn. Bike (including Skills Park and Downhill)

XC-Skier

ADA compliant

Diversified, Non-Motorized (shared use)

Other (please specify)

18. How important is it to you that this park offer (or improve/increase) the following
facilities and services in the future:

	Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Picnic Shelter/Gathering Venue	How important is it to you that this park offer (or improve/increase) the following facilities and services in the future: Picnic Shelter/Gathering Venue Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Informational Kiosks/Signs	Informational Kiosks/Signs Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Recreational Trails	Recreational Trails Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Equestrian Facilities	Equestrian Facilities Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Mtn. Bike Skills Park/Downhill	Mtn. Bike Skills Park/Downhill Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Restrooms	Restrooms Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Water Spigot	Water Spigot Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Interpretive Information (re: Wildflowers, Natural History, etc.)	Interpretive Information (re: Wildflowers, Natural History, etc.) Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Trail Maps/Signs	Trail Maps/Signs Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
XC-Skiing Track (grooming)	XC-Skiing Track (grooming) Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Sporting facilities (e.g., soccer field, Frisbee Golf course)	Sporting facilities (e.g., soccer field, Frisbee Golf course) Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Dog Park	Dog Park Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Options for persons with disabilities	Options for persons with disabilities Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Regulation Enforcement	Regulation Enforcement Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority
Options for elderly persons	Options for elderly persons Low Priority	Neutral	High Priority

Further Comments:

19. Please complete the following section if you are interested in staying informed or volunteering for the Foys to Blacktail Trails project

Please complete the following section if you are interested in staying informed or volunteering for the Foys to Blacktail Trails project I would like to receive updates re: FTBT, including the newsletter via email

I would like to have my name added to the list of willing volunteers

My preference would be to help with: Trail Work, Events, Fundraising, or

Contact Info: Name
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1. Recreation and Trails Survey

1. Date

2. Have you ever visited Herron Park?

3. Have you ever visited the Conservation Fund property adjacent to Herron Park?

4. How familiar are you with the confines of Herron Park, including its property boundaries with surrounding private land owners like the Conservation Fund?

5. you ever visit the John Chase Trail via the Plum Creek Connector Trail?

6. What type of group are you typically with when you visit Herron Park?

7. Including yourself, how many people are typically in your group when you visit Herron Park? (Enter whole number)

8. What recreational ACTIVITIES do you participate in while visiting Herron Park and the Conservation Fund property? (check all that apply)

9. What activity is typically your PRIMARY activity on when you visit the park? (check only one)

10. In total, about how many YEARS have you been visiting Herron Park?

11. About how many trips PER MONTH do you typically make to Herron Park? (Enter whole number)

12. About how long do you typically spend at Herron Park during each visit?

13. In your opinion, how acceptable or unacceptable are the following conditions, typically, when you visit Herron Park?

14. Overall, how do you think the quality of your experience at this park has changed over the last Five years? (check only one)

15. What trail surface do you prefer for your PRIMARY trailbased activity?

16. What trail type do you prefer? (Check only one)

17. What trail uses would you prefer to see prioritized for maintenance/construction in the Herron Park and Conservation Fund trail system? (Check all that apply)

18. How important is it to you that this park offer (or improve/increase) the following
facilities and services in the future:

19. Please complete the following section if you are interested in staying informed or volunteering for the Foys to Blacktail Trails project

20. Contact Info:

1. Recreation and Trails Survey

1. Date

2. Have you ever visited Herron Park?

3. Have you ever visited the Conservation Fund property adjacent to Herron Park?

4. How familiar are you with the confines of Herron Park, including its property boundaries with surrounding private land owners like the Conservation Fund?

5. you ever visit the John Chase Trail via the Plum Creek Connector Trail?

6. What type of group are you typically with when you visit Herron Park?

7. Including yourself, how many people are typically in your group when you visit Herron Park? (Enter whole number)

8. What recreational ACTIVITIES do you participate in while visiting Herron Park and the Conservation Fund property? (check all that apply)

9. What activity is typically your PRIMARY activity on when you visit the park? (check only one)

10. In total, about how many YEARS have you been visiting Herron Park?

11. About how many trips PER MONTH do you typically make to Herron Park? (Enter whole number)

12. About how long do you typically spend at Herron Park during each visit?

13. In your opinion, how acceptable or unacceptable are the following conditions, typically, when you visit Herron Park?

14. Overall, how do you think the quality of your experience at this park has changed over the last Five years? (check only one)

15. What trail surface do you prefer for your PRIMARY trailbased activity?

16. What trail type do you prefer? (Check only one)

17. What trail uses would you prefer to see prioritized for maintenance/construction in the Herron Park and Conservation Fund trail system? (Check all that apply)

18. How important is it to you that this park offer (or improve/increase) the following facilities and services in the future:

19. Please complete the following section if you are interested in staying informed or volunteering for the Foys to Blacktail Trails project

20. Contact Info:

18. How important is it to you that this park offer (or improve/increase) the following
facilities and services in the future: