Muhlenberg County Parks and Recreation Survey

1. Muhlenberg County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

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The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Task Force is in the process of developing a Master Plan to plan for the future of parks and recreation opportunities in Muhlenberg County. Your help is needed to determine the facilities, programs, services, events, and improvements that are needed. This survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. We greatly appreciate your time.

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1. Where do you live? This survey is for Muhlenberg County residents only. Please check one.

Where do you live? This survey is for Muhlenberg County residents only. Please check one. Within the city limits of Central City, Greenville, or Powderly?

Elsewhere in the County?

2. Have you or any member of your household visited a park in Muhlenberg County in the last 12 months?

Have you or any member of your household visited a park in Muhlenberg County in the last 12 months? Yes

3. If you answered "Yes" to Question 2 above, please indicate how often you or members of your household visited parks within the past year.

If you answered "Yes" to Question 2 above, please indicate how often you or members of your household visited parks within the past year. 1 to 5 visits

6 to 10 visits

11 to 19 visits

20 or more visits

Did not visit parks in the past 12 months

4. How would you rate the physical condition of the parks and facilities?

How would you rate the physical condition of the parks and facilities? Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

5. Have you or any member of your household participated in any recreation programs, concerts, events, festivals, parades, classes or leagues offered by Muhlenberg County, any of the cities within the County, or leagues over the past 12 months?

Have you or any member of your household participated in any recreation programs, concerts, events, festivals, parades, classes or leagues offered by Muhlenberg County, any of the cities within the County, or leagues over the past 12 months? Yes

6. How would you rate the quality of the programs in which you or members of your household participated?

How would you rate the quality of the programs in which you or members of your household participated? Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Did not participate

7. Do you feel that there is a need for more parks and recreation facilities in Muhlenberg County?

Do you feel that there is a need for more parks and recreation facilities in Muhlenberg County? Yes

8. For each of the following functions that could be performed by Muhlenberg County or the cities within the County, please indicate if you feel the function is very important, somewhat important, or not important.

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not important
Providing places for outdoor sports programs	*For each of the following functions that could be performed by Muhlenberg County or the cities within the County, please indicate if you feel the function is very important, somewhat important, or not important. Providing places for outdoor sports programs Very important	Providing places for outdoor sports programs Somewhat important	Providing places for outdoor sports programs Not important
Providing places for indoor recreation and fitness activities	Providing places for indoor recreation and fitness activities Very important	Providing places for indoor recreation and fitness activities Somewhat important	Providing places for indoor recreation and fitness activities Not important
Providing programs for residents	Providing programs for residents Very important	Providing programs for residents Somewhat important	Providing programs for residents Not important
Operating and maintaining parks and facilities	Operating and maintaining parks and facilities Very important	Operating and maintaining parks and facilities Somewhat important	Operating and maintaining parks and facilities Not important
Allocating park facilities equally to different parks of the community	Allocating park facilities equally to different parks of the community Very important	Allocating park facilities equally to different parks of the community Somewhat important	Allocating park facilities equally to different parks of the community Not important
Providing trails and linear parks (corridors like the Rail-Trail)	Providing trails and linear parks (corridors like the Rail-Trail) Very important	Providing trails and linear parks (corridors like the Rail-Trail) Somewhat important	Providing trails and linear parks (corridors like the Rail-Trail) Not important
Providing places for cultural programs (i.e. theater, arts, dance)	Providing places for cultural programs (i.e. theater, arts, dance) Very important	Providing places for cultural programs (i.e. theater, arts, dance) Somewhat important	Providing places for cultural programs (i.e. theater, arts, dance) Not important
Providing specific programs for senior citizens	Providing specific programs for senior citizens Very important	Providing specific programs for senior citizens Somewhat important	Providing specific programs for senior citizens Not important
Providing specific programs for teens	Providing specific programs for teens Very important	Providing specific programs for teens Somewhat important	Providing specific programs for teens Not important
Preserving the environment and providing open space/green space	Preserving the environment and providing open space/green space Very important	Preserving the environment and providing open space/green space Somewhat important	Preserving the environment and providing open space/green space Not important

9. Do you or members of your household have a need for Muhlenberg County or the cities within the County to develop the following facilities? Click on all of the facilities that correspond to the facilities you or members of your household would use if they were developed.

Do you or members of your household have a need for Muhlenberg County or the cities within the County to develop the following facilities? Click on all of the facilities that correspond to the facilities you or members of your household would use if they were developed. Small neighborhood parks

Large community or county parks

Baseball or softball fields

Youth football fields

Outdoor soccer fields

Off-leash dog parks

Non-paved walking and hiking trails

Paved walking and biking trails

Mountain bike trails or BMX track

Natural areas or nature parks

Playgrounds

Picnic shelters and picnic areas

Skateboard parks

Outdoor swimming pool or aquatic center

Outdoor stage or amphitheater

Tennis courts

Indoor multi-purpose community center

Indoor basketball courts

Indoor swimming pool or water park

Indoor fitness and exercise facilities

Area for remote control planes, cars, etc.

Shooting range

Outdoor basketball courts

Boat launch ramps

Banquet facility/Meeting space

Equestrian center

Paintball/laser tag

ATV trails

10. Please click on the programs that you or members of your household have a need to be offered in Muhlenberg County.

Please click on the programs that you or members of your household have a need to be offered in Muhlenberg County. A. Youth learn-to-swim programs B. Pre-school programs C. Babysitting/child care D. Before and after-school programs E. Youth summer camp F. Youth Sports G. Youth fitness and wellness H. Martial arts I. Adult fitness and wellness J. Water fitness K. Youth art, dance, performing arts	L. Adult art, dance, performing arts M. Adult sports N. Senior programs O. Programs for mental/physically challenged P. Birthday parties Q. Pet exercise/Dog park R. Teen programs S. Special events T. Nature programs U. Archery V. Shooting skills
Other (please specify)

11. Please indicate the three (3) programs from the question above that are MOST IMPORTANT to your household. Choose three of the letters that precede the selections in Question #10.

Please indicate the three (3) programs from the question above that are MOST IMPORTANT to your household. Choose three of the letters that precede the selections in Question #10. A

Other

12. Please indicate which of the following services are most needed in the community. Choose 1 through 6 to indicate your opinion of the severity of the need. If there is a need that you believe is completely met in the community, please choose X.

	1 = Very high unmet need	2 = High unmet need	3 = Medium unmet need	4 = Low unmet need	5 = Very low unmet need	6 = Do not know	X = Need is completely met
Youth employment counseling and training	*Please indicate which of the following services are most needed in the community. Choose 1 through 6 to indicate your opinion of the severity of the need. If there is a need that you believe is completely met in the community, please choose X. Youth employment counseling and training 1 = Very high unmet need	Youth employment counseling and training 2 = High unmet need	Youth employment counseling and training 3 = Medium unmet need	Youth employment counseling and training 4 = Low unmet need	Youth employment counseling and training 5 = Very low unmet need	Youth employment counseling and training 6 = Do not know	Youth employment counseling and training X = Need is completely met
Parent training	Parent training 1 = Very high unmet need	Parent training 2 = High unmet need	Parent training 3 = Medium unmet need	Parent training 4 = Low unmet need	Parent training 5 = Very low unmet need	Parent training 6 = Do not know	Parent training X = Need is completely met
Youth leadership programs	Youth leadership programs 1 = Very high unmet need	Youth leadership programs 2 = High unmet need	Youth leadership programs 3 = Medium unmet need	Youth leadership programs 4 = Low unmet need	Youth leadership programs 5 = Very low unmet need	Youth leadership programs 6 = Do not know	Youth leadership programs X = Need is completely met
Recreation for the disabled	Recreation for the disabled 1 = Very high unmet need	Recreation for the disabled 2 = High unmet need	Recreation for the disabled 3 = Medium unmet need	Recreation for the disabled 4 = Low unmet need	Recreation for the disabled 5 = Very low unmet need	Recreation for the disabled 6 = Do not know	Recreation for the disabled X = Need is completely met
Retraining for displaced workers	Retraining for displaced workers 1 = Very high unmet need	Retraining for displaced workers 2 = High unmet need	Retraining for displaced workers 3 = Medium unmet need	Retraining for displaced workers 4 = Low unmet need	Retraining for displaced workers 5 = Very low unmet need	Retraining for displaced workers 6 = Do not know	Retraining for displaced workers X = Need is completely met
Affordable after-school child care	Affordable after-school child care 1 = Very high unmet need	Affordable after-school child care 2 = High unmet need	Affordable after-school child care 3 = Medium unmet need	Affordable after-school child care 4 = Low unmet need	Affordable after-school child care 5 = Very low unmet need	Affordable after-school child care 6 = Do not know	Affordable after-school child care X = Need is completely met
Parent-child recreation	Parent-child recreation 1 = Very high unmet need	Parent-child recreation 2 = High unmet need	Parent-child recreation 3 = Medium unmet need	Parent-child recreation 4 = Low unmet need	Parent-child recreation 5 = Very low unmet need	Parent-child recreation 6 = Do not know	Parent-child recreation X = Need is completely met
Youth fitness and health enhancement program	Youth fitness and health enhancement program 1 = Very high unmet need	Youth fitness and health enhancement program 2 = High unmet need	Youth fitness and health enhancement program 3 = Medium unmet need	Youth fitness and health enhancement program 4 = Low unmet need	Youth fitness and health enhancement program 5 = Very low unmet need	Youth fitness and health enhancement program 6 = Do not know	Youth fitness and health enhancement program X = Need is completely met
Summer day camps	Summer day camps 1 = Very high unmet need	Summer day camps 2 = High unmet need	Summer day camps 3 = Medium unmet need	Summer day camps 4 = Low unmet need	Summer day camps 5 = Very low unmet need	Summer day camps 6 = Do not know	Summer day camps X = Need is completely met
Teen adventure programs	Teen adventure programs 1 = Very high unmet need	Teen adventure programs 2 = High unmet need	Teen adventure programs 3 = Medium unmet need	Teen adventure programs 4 = Low unmet need	Teen adventure programs 5 = Very low unmet need	Teen adventure programs 6 = Do not know	Teen adventure programs X = Need is completely met
Tutoring program in partnership with School District	Tutoring program in partnership with School District 1 = Very high unmet need	Tutoring program in partnership with School District 2 = High unmet need	Tutoring program in partnership with School District 3 = Medium unmet need	Tutoring program in partnership with School District 4 = Low unmet need	Tutoring program in partnership with School District 5 = Very low unmet need	Tutoring program in partnership with School District 6 = Do not know	Tutoring program in partnership with School District X = Need is completely met
Affordable preschool child care	Affordable preschool child care 1 = Very high unmet need	Affordable preschool child care 2 = High unmet need	Affordable preschool child care 3 = Medium unmet need	Affordable preschool child care 4 = Low unmet need	Affordable preschool child care 5 = Very low unmet need	Affordable preschool child care 6 = Do not know	Affordable preschool child care X = Need is completely met
Literacy classes	Literacy classes 1 = Very high unmet need	Literacy classes 2 = High unmet need	Literacy classes 3 = Medium unmet need	Literacy classes 4 = Low unmet need	Literacy classes 5 = Very low unmet need	Literacy classes 6 = Do not know	Literacy classes X = Need is completely met
Recreation for children	Recreation for children 1 = Very high unmet need	Recreation for children 2 = High unmet need	Recreation for children 3 = Medium unmet need	Recreation for children 4 = Low unmet need	Recreation for children 5 = Very low unmet need	Recreation for children 6 = Do not know	Recreation for children X = Need is completely met
Day care for adults	Day care for adults 1 = Very high unmet need	Day care for adults 2 = High unmet need	Day care for adults 3 = Medium unmet need	Day care for adults 4 = Low unmet need	Day care for adults 5 = Very low unmet need	Day care for adults 6 = Do not know	Day care for adults X = Need is completely met
Recreation for young and middle-aged adults	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults 1 = Very high unmet need	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults 2 = High unmet need	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults 3 = Medium unmet need	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults 4 = Low unmet need	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults 5 = Very low unmet need	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults 6 = Do not know	Recreation for young and middle-aged adults X = Need is completely met
Adult fitness and health enhancement program	Adult fitness and health enhancement program 1 = Very high unmet need	Adult fitness and health enhancement program 2 = High unmet need	Adult fitness and health enhancement program 3 = Medium unmet need	Adult fitness and health enhancement program 4 = Low unmet need	Adult fitness and health enhancement program 5 = Very low unmet need	Adult fitness and health enhancement program 6 = Do not know	Adult fitness and health enhancement program X = Need is completely met
Teen sports programs	Teen sports programs 1 = Very high unmet need	Teen sports programs 2 = High unmet need	Teen sports programs 3 = Medium unmet need	Teen sports programs 4 = Low unmet need	Teen sports programs 5 = Very low unmet need	Teen sports programs 6 = Do not know	Teen sports programs X = Need is completely met

13. Listed below are potential improvements that could be made to existing parks. Please check ALL the improvements you would most like to have made to parks in Muhlenberg County.

Listed below are potential improvements that could be made to existing parks. Please check ALL the improvements you would most like to have made to parks in Muhlenberg County. Park entrance signs Paved parking Sidewalks Trails Drinking fountains Restrooms Trail lighting Natural areas Tennis courts Playground equipment	Bike racks Picnic shelters Picnic tables/benches Outdoor basketball courts Sports fields Sports field lighting Handicap accessibility Park security lighting Landscaping Increased programs	More info and registration Upgrade swimming pool Wider roads Expand the Rail-Trail Add urban green spaces Bury power lines Dog park Expand the Rail Trail Bike trails and lanes
Other (please specify)

14. If you had $100 in new funding, how would you allocate the $100 among the following types of parks and recreation facilities in Muhlenberg County? Choose from the pull-down menus in each box. (Please be sure your total adds up to $100)

	Dollars
Acquisition of land for open space/green space / future park land	If you had $100 in new funding, how would you allocate the $100 among the following types of parks and recreation facilities in Muhlenberg County? Choose from the pull-down menus in each box. (Please be sure your total adds up to $100) Acquisition of land for open space/green space / future park land Dollars
Development of walking and biking trails	Development of walking and biking trails Dollars
Improvements/maintenance of existing parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas	Improvements/maintenance of existing parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas Dollars
Improvements/construction of new game fields (i.e. softball, soccer, baseball, football, etc.)	Improvements/construction of new game fields (i.e. softball, soccer, baseball, football, etc.) Dollars
Development of new outdoor family aquatic center	Development of new outdoor family aquatic center Dollars
Development of new outdoor parks and recreation facilities (i.e. playgrounds, shelters, etc.)	Development of new outdoor parks and recreation facilities (i.e. playgrounds, shelters, etc.) Dollars
Development of new indoor recreation facilities (i.e. gyms, exercise equipment, activity rooms, etc.)	Development of new indoor recreation facilities (i.e. gyms, exercise equipment, activity rooms, etc.) Dollars

15. How strongly would you support a recreation tax to fund the development and operation of the types of parks, recreation, trails, programming, facilities and activities that are most important to you and members of your household?

How strongly would you support a recreation tax to fund the development and operation of the types of parks, recreation, trails, programming, facilities and activities that are most important to you and members of your household? Strongly support

Moderately support

Not sure

Would not support

16. What is your age?

What is your age? 14 years old or under

15-19 years old

20-24 years old

25-34 years old

35-44 years old

45-54 years old

55-64 years old

Over 65 years old

17. What is your gender?

What is your gender? Male

Female

18. What is your home zip code?

What is your home zip code? 42321 Beech Creek

42323 Beechmont

42324 Belton

42325 Bremen

42326 Browder

42330 Central City

42332 Cleaton

42337 Drakesboro

42339 Dunmor

42344 Graham

42345 Greenville

42367 Powderly

42372 Sacramento

42374 South Carrollton

42464 White Plains

Other (please specify)

19. What recommendations would you like for the Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Task Force to consider in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan?

What recommendations would you like for the Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Task Force to consider in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan?

Thank you very much for your time and interest in parks and recreation in Muhlenberg County. Your responses will help us to focus on the services that are most important to our residents.