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Survey for City of Ilwaco Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element

The City of Ilwaco is collecting information to develop a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Element for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan periodic update. The purpose of the PROS Element is to provide guidance on the city’s management and development of park properties for the next 6 – 20 years. This survey, along with community meetings and input from the Parks and Recreation Commission, will gather local knowledge and opinions to be integrated into the PROS Element. The result will be a prioritized list of possible park, trail, and natural area projects. It will also make Ilwaco eligible for state grants to help fund these projects.

The City is requesting your input to ensure that the needs of Ilwaco’s community are met. This survey will help us understand how you currently use Ilwaco’s park and trail systems and help us plan for the future. Please be sure to enter your name and email address at the end of the survey if you would like to be kept informed on the progress of the PROS Element.

Please take 10 minutes to complete this survey and make your voice heard! Thank you.

If you have questions about this survey or the PROS Element planning process, please contact:

Holly Beller, Administrator for City of Ilwaco
Email: treasurer@ilwaco-wa.gov | Phone: (360) 642-3145
Attn: PROS Element
PO Box 548
Ilwaco, WA 98624

Distribution
The survey will be distributed from July 8, 2026 through July 31, 2026. Various distribution methods will be utilized including emails, newspaper publication, postcards, social media posts, and other similar methods.
Parks, Trails, and Open Space in the City of Ilwaco.
1.How many times a year do you utilize the Ilwaco parks and trails shown in the preceding graphic?(Required.)
0
1 - 6
7 - 12
13 - 20
21+
Black Lake Park
Black Lake Trail
Ilwaco City Park
Port of Ilwaco Waterfront
Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail
2.What are your top three priorities for park, recreation, and open space improvements in Ilwaco?(Required.)
Priority
Maintain and repair existing facilities
Build new parks or expand existing parks
Improve trails and connections
Improve waterfront access
Add youth recreation facilities / opportunities
Add adult recreation facilities / opportunities
Protect natural areas and wildlife habitat
Increase events and programming
Improve accessibility (ADA compliance)
Improve safety and lighting
3.What are the three most important areas that, if addressed by the City of Ilwaco, would increase your use of Ilwaco parks, trails, and open space?(Required.)
Priority
Restrooms
Lighting
Better conditions / maintenance
More parking
Better signage / wayfinding
Improved safety
More benches and picnic tables
More art pieces
More interpretive signs
Better access for persons with disabilities
More amenities for children
More or improved views
More trails
4.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Ilwaco City Park:
Totally inadequate
Not very good
Satisfactory
Very good
Excellent
Overall experience
Baseball / softball field
Soccer field
Playground equipment
Basketball court
Covered picnic area
Parking area
Bathroom
Other (please specify below)
5.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop facilities at Ilwaco City Park?
6.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Black Lake Park:
Totally inadequate
Not very good
Satisfactory
Very good
Excellent
Overall experience
Parking area
Bathroom
Trails
Dock
Boat launch
Fishing access
Other (please specify below)
7.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop facilities at Black Lake Park?
8.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities at Port of Ilwaco Waterfront:
Totally inadequate
Not very good
Satisfactory
Very good
Excellent
Overall experienece
Boating facilities
Waterfront sidewalks
Access to market
Parking
Bathroom
Other (please specify below)
9.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop facilities at Port of Ilwaco Waterfront?
10.Rate your satisfaction with the following facilities located within the city-managed portion of the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail:
Totally inadequate
Not very good
Satisfactory
Very good
Excellent
Overall experience
Parking
Signage
Trail conditions
Trail connections
Other (please specify below)
11.Do you have any suggestions to improve or develop the city-managed portion of the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail?
12.Where do you live?(Required.)
13.Do you have children under 18 living with you?(Required.)
14.What age group are you in?(Required.)
15.What is your annual household income?(Required.)
16.Do any members of your household have a disability that affects their access to a park or trail?(Required.)
17.If a member of your household has a disability that affects their access to a park or trail, what type of accommodation(s) is needed to help you or your household member use Ilwaco parks or trails?(Required.)
18.Do any members of your household require signs be translated into a language other than English? If so, please specify the language.
19.Do you have any suggestions or recommendations concerning the development of parks, recreation, or open spaces in the City of Ilwaco?
20.Would you or your household be interested in volunteering for parks or trail stewardship?
21.How did you find out about this survey?(Required.)
22.Which of the following methods is the best way to communicate with you? Check all that apply.(Required.)
23.Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be kept informed on the progress of the PROS Element.
Bear Ridge Community Forest Questions

The following questions are to help guide the vision and development of the Bear Ridge Community Forest.

Photo source: Department of Ecology
24.What should be the primary purpose of Bear Ridge Community Forest?(Required.)
25.What activities would you like to see allowed at Bear Ridge Community Forest? Select all that apply.(Required.)
26.What improvements (if any) would you suggest at Bear Ridge Community Forest?(Required.)
27.How developed should Bear Ridge Community Forest be?(Required.)
28.What concerns do you have about developing Bear Ridge Community Forest as a recreational area?(Required.)