Davison Area Recreation Survey Question Title The City of Davison, Davison Township, Richfield Township, and Davison Community Schools are working together to develop a 5-year parks and recreation plan. We need your input regarding recreational facilities and programming provided by the Davison Area communities. Please take a few moments to complete the following opinion survey, it should take you about 5 minutes to complete. Question Title The following park and recreational facilities exist in the Davison Area: Township- and City-owned Parks 1) Veterans Court of Honor Township Park 2) Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail 3) Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park 4) Davison Area Senior Center 5) Richfield Township Park 6) Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park 7) Waterworks Park 8) Scofield Park 9) Manford Park 10) The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center 11) Davison Community Dog Park 12) Callis Lake Park 13) M-15 Heritage Route Trail Davison Community Schools 1) Central Elementary 2) Cardinals Nest/Cardinal Center 3) Davison High School 4) Davison Alternative Education 5) Davison Middle School 6) Gates Elementary 7) Hahn Intermediate 8) Hill Elementary 9) Siple Elementary 10) Thomson Elementary Question Title Question Title * 1. How many times did you visit each of the following Township or City parks or facilities in the Davison Area in the past year? 0 1-2 3-5 6+ don't know Veterans Court of Honor Township Park Veterans Court of Honor Township Park 0 Veterans Court of Honor Township Park 1-2 Veterans Court of Honor Township Park 3-5 Veterans Court of Honor Township Park 6+ Veterans Court of Honor Township Park don't know Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail 0 Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail 1-2 Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail 3-5 Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail 6+ Black Creek Nature Trail / Irish Road Trail don't know Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park 0 Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park 1-2 Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park 3-5 Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park 6+ Kitchen School / Zirnhelt Park don't know Davison Area Senior Center Davison Area Senior Center 0 Davison Area Senior Center 1-2 Davison Area Senior Center 3-5 Davison Area Senior Center 6+ Davison Area Senior Center don't know Richfield Township Park Richfield Township Park 0 Richfield Township Park 1-2 Richfield Township Park 3-5 Richfield Township Park 6+ Richfield Township Park don't know Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park 0 Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park 1-2 Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park 3-5 Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park 6+ Jack N. Abernathy Regional Park don't know Waterworks Park Waterworks Park 0 Waterworks Park 1-2 Waterworks Park 3-5 Waterworks Park 6+ Waterworks Park don't know Scofield Park Scofield Park 0 Scofield Park 1-2 Scofield Park 3-5 Scofield Park 6+ Scofield Park don't know Manford Park Manford Park 0 Manford Park 1-2 Manford Park 3-5 Manford Park 6+ Manford Park don't know The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center 0 The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center 1-2 The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center 3-5 The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center 6+ The Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center don't know Davison Community Dog Park Davison Community Dog Park 0 Davison Community Dog Park 1-2 Davison Community Dog Park 3-5 Davison Community Dog Park 6+ Davison Community Dog Park don't know Callis Lake Park Callis Lake Park 0 Callis Lake Park 1-2 Callis Lake Park 3-5 Callis Lake Park 6+ Callis Lake Park don't know M-15 Heritage Route Trail M-15 Heritage Route Trail 0 M-15 Heritage Route Trail 1-2 M-15 Heritage Route Trail 3-5 M-15 Heritage Route Trail 6+ M-15 Heritage Route Trail don't know Question Title * 2. Why do you visit parks in the Davison Area? (Check all that apply.) Participate in a game with friends or with a league Basketball Skating Enjoy nature Participate in a community event Casual/informal use (picnic, playground, geocaching, pickup games) Geocaching Playground Jogging Sledding Bicycling Bird-watching Watch a game or a league sporting event Go for a walk or a hike Dog-walking Tennis Photography Other (please specify): Question Title * 3. Please evaluate the following general aspects of parks and recreation in the Davison Area by using a scale of 1 to 5, where "1" is considered Very Good and "5" is considered Very Poor. 1 2 3 4 5 Quality of Programs Quality of Programs 1 Quality of Programs 2 Quality of Programs 3 Quality of Programs 4 Quality of Programs 5 Quality/Friendliness of Staff Quality/Friendliness of Staff 1 Quality/Friendliness of Staff 2 Quality/Friendliness of Staff 3 Quality/Friendliness of Staff 4 Quality/Friendliness of Staff 5 Variety of Facilities/Amenities Variety of Facilities/Amenities 1 Variety of Facilities/Amenities 2 Variety of Facilities/Amenities 3 Variety of Facilities/Amenities 4 Variety of Facilities/Amenities 5 Maintenance and Appearance Maintenance and Appearance 1 Maintenance and Appearance 2 Maintenance and Appearance 3 Maintenance and Appearance 4 Maintenance and Appearance 5 Safety and Security Safety and Security 1 Safety and Security 2 Safety and Security 3 Safety and Security 4 Safety and Security 5 Hours of Operation Hours of Operation 1 Hours of Operation 2 Hours of Operation 3 Hours of Operation 4 Hours of Operation 5 Question Title * 4. What additional facilities/amenities would you like to see added to the Davison Area parks? (Check all that apply.) Kayaking / Canoeing Facilities Tennis Courts Skate Park Snow Shoeing Ice Skating Basketball Courts Playgrounds Fishing Community Garden Pavilions/Shelters by Picnic Areas Pool Botanical Garden Historical Interpretation Disc Golf Amphitheater Drinking Fountains Lake Dog Park Restrooms Walking/Biking Paths Splash Pad BMX Track Ball Diamonds Other (please specify): Question Title * 5. Please assess the quality of recreational programs offered in the Davison Area by using a scale of 1 to 5, where "1" is considered Excellent and "5" is considered Inadequate. 1 2 3 4 5 Youth sports leagues Youth sports leagues 1 Youth sports leagues 2 Youth sports leagues 3 Youth sports leagues 4 Youth sports leagues 5 Adult sports leagues Adult sports leagues 1 Adult sports leagues 2 Adult sports leagues 3 Adult sports leagues 4 Adult sports leagues 5 Instructional classes (archery, hunter safety, babysitter class, culinary, fly fishing, etc) Instructional classes (archery, hunter safety, babysitter class, culinary, fly fishing, etc) 1 Instructional classes (archery, hunter safety, babysitter class, culinary, fly fishing, etc) 2 Instructional classes (archery, hunter safety, babysitter class, culinary, fly fishing, etc) 3 Instructional classes (archery, hunter safety, babysitter class, culinary, fly fishing, etc) 4 Instructional classes (archery, hunter safety, babysitter class, culinary, fly fishing, etc) 5 Health and fitness classes (zumba, dance, etc) Health and fitness classes (zumba, dance, etc) 1 Health and fitness classes (zumba, dance, etc) 2 Health and fitness classes (zumba, dance, etc) 3 Health and fitness classes (zumba, dance, etc) 4 Health and fitness classes (zumba, dance, etc) 5 Senior citizen activities Senior citizen activities 1 Senior citizen activities 2 Senior citizen activities 3 Senior citizen activities 4 Senior citizen activities 5 Question Title * 6. Are there other types of recreation related programs not listed in Question 5 that you would like to see offered in the Davison Area? Question Title * 7. It is important to enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities on lakes, rivers and creeks in the Davison Area. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 8. In the past year, have you visited any of the Genesee County parks in the area? These County parks include the Holloway Dam Public Access Area, Wolverine Campground & Beach, Walleye Pike Boat Launch, Richfield County Park, and Goldenrod Disc Golf Course. Yes No Question Title * 9. If there is a person with a disability in your family, please indicate which of the following would make Davison Area parks more user-friendly for you and your family member. (Check all that apply.) No one with a disability in our family Flatter, easier grades Accessible playgrounds Accessible parking Accessible waterfront access Accessible restrooms Paved trails Interpreters Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What do you like best about parks and recreation in the Davison Area? Question Title * 11. What is one thing you would do to improve parks and recreation in the Davison Area? Question Title * 12. Where do you live? City of Davison Davison Township Richfield Township In Genesee County but in none of the areas listed above None of the above Question Title * 13. How many years have you lived in the Davison area? Less than 1 1 to 4 5 to 10 11 to 19 Over 20 Not applicable Question Title * 14. What is your age? under 18 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65 and older Question Title * 15. Do you currently attend or do you have children who currently attend Davison Community Schools? Yes No Thanks for completing our survey!Should you have further suggestions or questions about parks and recreation in the Davison Area, please contact our consultant, Alan Bean, Spicer Group, (989) 921-5522, alanb@spicergroup.com. Done