West Bridgewater Open Space & Recreation Plan Survey

The Town of West Bridgewater is creating an Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). An OSRP is necessary to qualify for State funding related to open space goals and objectives. This survey is being conducted as part of the update in order to understand the needs and concerns of the citizens of the Town regarding open space and recreational facilities.

“Open Space” is: “public and privately owned undeveloped lands which are important for a variety of reasons, including recreation, agriculture, forestry, etc.” Recreational areas include parks, playgrounds, and athletic facilities such as basketball courts. The survey takes less than 10 minutes. Thank you for your time and your help!

For any other questions or concerns contact the Town of West Bridgewater Open Space & Recreation Committee Chair: Mary Wynne-Yee at mary.wynne@verizon.net or Old Colony Planning Council Senior Comprehensive Planner: Elijah Romulus at eromulus@ocpcrpa.org or (774) 539-5142 

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* 1. What are your top three (3) favorite outdoor activities

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* 2. How many times a week do you perform the activity(ies)?

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* 3. Is there a park, trail, or conservation area within a ten minute walk from your home that you use?

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* 4. How do you get to your park or recreation area?

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* 5. Please check the parks/recreational areas that you have visited in the last year:

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* 6. If you have any photos you'd like to share of your favorite recreation/open space area in town please upload here:

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* 7. I use state facilities (like West Meadows):

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* 8. I use local facilities (like War Memorial Park or the Rail Trail):

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* 9. Please check the TOP THREE recreational facilities you feel are needed:

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* 10. Please check the TOP THREE athletic facilities you feel are needed:

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* 11. How can we improve our parks and recreation areas? (Pick 3)

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* 12. What motivates you to participate in outdoor activities?

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* 13. What prohibits you from partaking in outdoor activities?

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* 14. How do you find out about local facilities, parks, or programs?

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* 15. To preserve Open Spaces in town, West Bridgewater should:

  Yes No Not Sure
Pursue land for town/state/land trust.
Work with residents regarding deed/conservation restrictions limiting/protecting future land development.
Pursue donations, grants, and other funding sources for land acquisition.
Start a land acquisition program.

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* 16. How important is it to you to protect these natural resources in West Bridgewater?

  Unimportant Not that important Neutral Somewhat important Very important
Farmland
Forests
Groundwater/aquifer
Natural floodplains
Open space (undeveloped land)
Rivers, streams, ponds
Scenic views
Wildlife habitat

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* 17. How informed do you feel about the impact climate change will have on the local region over the next couple of decades?

1 star being not informed and 5 being very informed.

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* 18. In a few words tell us your vision for West Bridgewater's parks and recreation areas?

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* 19. Tell us about yourself, what is your relation to West Bridgewater?

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* 20. What age range do you fall under?

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* 21. Would you like us to contact you about future Open Space and Recreation Committee events and meetings? If so, please provide your email address below.

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