Homestead Township

Welcome to Homestead Township's Parks and Recreation Survey

Homestead Township is in the process of preparing a Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan. The information from this survey will be used by the Township to prepare the plan and establish priorities. Your input will help shape the future of Homestead's parks and recreation facilities. This survey is confidential, and we do not ask any names or addresses. The deadline for completing this survey is January 19, 2017. Thank you for taking the time to help improve Homestead Township's recreation system!

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* 1. About how long have you lived in Homestead Township?

Less than 5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

I do not live in Homestead Township

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* 2. Please select, by age, the number of the individuals currently living in your household:

	1	2	3	4	5	6
Under 5 years of age	Under 5 years of age 1	Under 5 years of age 2	Under 5 years of age 3	Under 5 years of age 4	Under 5 years of age 5	Under 5 years of age 6
5-9 years of age	5-9 years of age 1	5-9 years of age 2	5-9 years of age 3	5-9 years of age 4	5-9 years of age 5	5-9 years of age 6
10-14 years of age	10-14 years of age 1	10-14 years of age 2	10-14 years of age 3	10-14 years of age 4	10-14 years of age 5	10-14 years of age 6
15-19 years of age	15-19 years of age 1	15-19 years of age 2	15-19 years of age 3	15-19 years of age 4	15-19 years of age 5	15-19 years of age 6
20-24 years of age	20-24 years of age 1	20-24 years of age 2	20-24 years of age 3	20-24 years of age 4	20-24 years of age 5	20-24 years of age 6
25-34 years of age	25-34 years of age 1	25-34 years of age 2	25-34 years of age 3	25-34 years of age 4	25-34 years of age 5	25-34 years of age 6
35-44 years of age	35-44 years of age 1	35-44 years of age 2	35-44 years of age 3	35-44 years of age 4	35-44 years of age 5	35-44 years of age 6
45-54 years of age	45-54 years of age 1	45-54 years of age 2	45-54 years of age 3	45-54 years of age 4	45-54 years of age 5	45-54 years of age 6
55-64 years of age	55-64 years of age 1	55-64 years of age 2	55-64 years of age 3	55-64 years of age 4	55-64 years of age 5	55-64 years of age 6
65+ years of age	65+ years of age 1	65+ years of age 2	65+ years of age 3	65+ years of age 4	65+ years of age 5	65+ years of age 6

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* 3. How often do you use the recreation facilities in Homestead Township?

At least once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Several times a year

I utilize recreation facilities outside of Homestead Township

I do not use recreation facilities anywhere

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* 4. Which type of activities do you regularly use recreational parks and facilities for?

	At least once a week	A few times a month	Once a month	Several times a year	Less than once a year	Not at all
Running, hiking, and walking	Running, hiking, and walking At least once a week	Running, hiking, and walking A few times a month	Running, hiking, and walking Once a month	Running, hiking, and walking Several times a year	Running, hiking, and walking Less than once a year	Running, hiking, and walking Not at all
Boating	Boating At least once a week	Boating A few times a month	Boating Once a month	Boating Several times a year	Boating Less than once a year	Boating Not at all
Camping	Camping At least once a week	Camping A few times a month	Camping Once a month	Camping Several times a year	Camping Less than once a year	Camping Not at all
Biking	Biking At least once a week	Biking A few times a month	Biking Once a month	Biking Several times a year	Biking Less than once a year	Biking Not at all
Fishing	Fishing At least once a week	Fishing A few times a month	Fishing Once a month	Fishing Several times a year	Fishing Less than once a year	Fishing Not at all
Organized Sports	Organized Sports At least once a week	Organized Sports A few times a month	Organized Sports Once a month	Organized Sports Several times a year	Organized Sports Less than once a year	Organized Sports Not at all
Unorganized outdoor activities	Unorganized outdoor activities At least once a week	Unorganized outdoor activities A few times a month	Unorganized outdoor activities Once a month	Unorganized outdoor activities Several times a year	Unorganized outdoor activities Less than once a year	Unorganized outdoor activities Not at all

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* 5. Please identify which outdoor parks and/or recreation facilities that you or a member of your household uses, and how often.

	At least once a week	A few times a month	Once a month	Several times a year	Less than once a year	Not at all
Homestead Township Recreation Park	Homestead Township Recreation Park At least once a week	Homestead Township Recreation Park A few times a month	Homestead Township Recreation Park Once a month	Homestead Township Recreation Park Several times a year	Homestead Township Recreation Park Less than once a year	Homestead Township Recreation Park Not at all
Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground At least once a week	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground A few times a month	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Once a month	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Several times a year	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Less than once a year	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Not at all
Platte River State Forest Campground	Platte River State Forest Campground At least once a week	Platte River State Forest Campground A few times a month	Platte River State Forest Campground Once a month	Platte River State Forest Campground Several times a year	Platte River State Forest Campground Less than once a year	Platte River State Forest Campground Not at all
Sunnywoods Motel and Campground	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground At least once a week	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground A few times a month	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Once a month	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Several times a year	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Less than once a year	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Not at all
Cheneniah Bible Camp	Cheneniah Bible Camp At least once a week	Cheneniah Bible Camp A few times a month	Cheneniah Bible Camp Once a month	Cheneniah Bible Camp Several times a year	Cheneniah Bible Camp Less than once a year	Cheneniah Bible Camp Not at all
Champion Hill Farms Golf Course	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course At least once a week	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course A few times a month	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Once a month	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Several times a year	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Less than once a year	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Not at all
Maley Park - Within Honor	Maley Park - Within Honor At least once a week	Maley Park - Within Honor A few times a month	Maley Park - Within Honor Once a month	Maley Park - Within Honor Several times a year	Maley Park - Within Honor Less than once a year	Maley Park - Within Honor Not at all
Memorial Park - Within Honor	Memorial Park - Within Honor At least once a week	Memorial Park - Within Honor A few times a month	Memorial Park - Within Honor Once a month	Memorial Park - Within Honor Several times a year	Memorial Park - Within Honor Less than once a year	Memorial Park - Within Honor Not at all
Platte River Elementary School	Platte River Elementary School At least once a week	Platte River Elementary School A few times a month	Platte River Elementary School Once a month	Platte River Elementary School Several times a year	Platte River Elementary School Less than once a year	Platte River Elementary School Not at all

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* 6. Please identify which trails that you or a member of your household uses, and how often.

	At least once a week	A few times a month	Once a month	Several times a year	Less than once a year	Not at all
Platte River Snowmobile Trail	Platte River Snowmobile Trail At least once a week	Platte River Snowmobile Trail A few times a month	Platte River Snowmobile Trail Once a month	Platte River Snowmobile Trail Several times a year	Platte River Snowmobile Trail Less than once a year	Platte River Snowmobile Trail Not at all
Platte Springs Pathway	Platte Springs Pathway At least once a week	Platte Springs Pathway A few times a month	Platte Springs Pathway Once a month	Platte Springs Pathway Several times a year	Platte Springs Pathway Less than once a year	Platte Springs Pathway Not at all
Betsie Valley Trail	Betsie Valley Trail At least once a week	Betsie Valley Trail A few times a month	Betsie Valley Trail Once a month	Betsie Valley Trail Several times a year	Betsie Valley Trail Less than once a year	Betsie Valley Trail Not at all
Platte River Water Trail	Platte River Water Trail At least once a week	Platte River Water Trail A few times a month	Platte River Water Trail Once a month	Platte River Water Trail Several times a year	Platte River Water Trail Less than once a year	Platte River Water Trail Not at all

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* 7. As a resident of Homestead Township, how would your rate the following Homestead facilities?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	I don't know
Amount and size of parks	Amount and size of parks Excellent	Amount and size of parks Good	Amount and size of parks Fair	Amount and size of parks Poor	Amount and size of parks I don't know
Variety of public facilities	Variety of public facilities Excellent	Variety of public facilities Good	Variety of public facilities Fair	Variety of public facilities Poor	Variety of public facilities I don't know
Organized recreation programs available to the public	Organized recreation programs available to the public Excellent	Organized recreation programs available to the public Good	Organized recreation programs available to the public Fair	Organized recreation programs available to the public Poor	Organized recreation programs available to the public I don't know
Connect-ability to and between parks	Connect-ability to and between parks Excellent	Connect-ability to and between parks Good	Connect-ability to and between parks Fair	Connect-ability to and between parks Poor	Connect-ability to and between parks I don't know
Festivals and cultural events	Festivals and cultural events Excellent	Festivals and cultural events Good	Festivals and cultural events Fair	Festivals and cultural events Poor	Festivals and cultural events I don't know

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* 8. As a resident of Homestead Township, what prevents you from using the recreation facilities?

Too busy or not interested

Not enough recreation areas nearby

Lack of facilities in Homestead Township

Hours not Convenient

I go elsewhere to enjoy recreation facilities

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* 9. Indicate which of the following recreation facilities and activities Homestead Township should plan for and/or develop further:

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not Needed
Reserve or purchase property for future parks and recreation areas	Reserve or purchase property for future parks and recreation areas High Priority	Reserve or purchase property for future parks and recreation areas Medium Priority	Reserve or purchase property for future parks and recreation areas Low Priority	Reserve or purchase property for future parks and recreation areas Not Needed
Existing pathways	Existing pathways High Priority	Existing pathways Medium Priority	Existing pathways Low Priority	Existing pathways Not Needed
Parks	Parks High Priority	Parks Medium Priority	Parks Low Priority	Parks Not Needed
Playgrounds	Playgrounds High Priority	Playgrounds Medium Priority	Playgrounds Low Priority	Playgrounds Not Needed
Picnic areas and pavilion shelters	Picnic areas and pavilion shelters High Priority	Picnic areas and pavilion shelters Medium Priority	Picnic areas and pavilion shelters Low Priority	Picnic areas and pavilion shelters Not Needed
Non-motorized trails	Non-motorized trails High Priority	Non-motorized trails Medium Priority	Non-motorized trails Low Priority	Non-motorized trails Not Needed
Splash Pad	Splash Pad High Priority	Splash Pad Medium Priority	Splash Pad Low Priority	Splash Pad Not Needed
Disc Golf Course	Disc Golf Course High Priority	Disc Golf Course Medium Priority	Disc Golf Course Low Priority	Disc Golf Course Not Needed
Volleyball courts	Volleyball courts High Priority	Volleyball courts Medium Priority	Volleyball courts Low Priority	Volleyball courts Not Needed
Soccer Fields	Soccer Fields High Priority	Soccer Fields Medium Priority	Soccer Fields Low Priority	Soccer Fields Not Needed
Tennis Courts	Tennis Courts High Priority	Tennis Courts Medium Priority	Tennis Courts Low Priority	Tennis Courts Not Needed
Basketball Courts	Basketball Courts High Priority	Basketball Courts Medium Priority	Basketball Courts Low Priority	Basketball Courts Not Needed
Baseball Fields	Baseball Fields High Priority	Baseball Fields Medium Priority	Baseball Fields Low Priority	Baseball Fields Not Needed
Fitness Areas	Fitness Areas High Priority	Fitness Areas Medium Priority	Fitness Areas Low Priority	Fitness Areas Not Needed
Swimming Pool	Swimming Pool High Priority	Swimming Pool Medium Priority	Swimming Pool Low Priority	Swimming Pool Not Needed
Dog Park	Dog Park High Priority	Dog Park Medium Priority	Dog Park Low Priority	Dog Park Not Needed
Canoe/Kayak Launches	Canoe/Kayak Launches High Priority	Canoe/Kayak Launches Medium Priority	Canoe/Kayak Launches Low Priority	Canoe/Kayak Launches Not Needed
Community Gardens	Community Gardens High Priority	Community Gardens Medium Priority	Community Gardens Low Priority	Community Gardens Not Needed
Cultural events/public art	Cultural events/public art High Priority	Cultural events/public art Medium Priority	Cultural events/public art Low Priority	Cultural events/public art Not Needed
Cross Country Skiing	Cross Country Skiing High Priority	Cross Country Skiing Medium Priority	Cross Country Skiing Low Priority	Cross Country Skiing Not Needed
Snowshoeing	Snowshoeing High Priority	Snowshoeing Medium Priority	Snowshoeing Low Priority	Snowshoeing Not Needed

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* 10. Please identify how well the parks and facilities in Homestead Township are maintained:

	Extremely well	Very well	Moderately well	Slightly well	Not well at all	I don't know
Homestead Township Recreation Park	Homestead Township Recreation Park Extremely well	Homestead Township Recreation Park Very well	Homestead Township Recreation Park Moderately well	Homestead Township Recreation Park Slightly well	Homestead Township Recreation Park Not well at all	Homestead Township Recreation Park I don't know
Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Extremely well	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Very well	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Moderately well	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Slightly well	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground Not well at all	Veteran's Memorial State Forest Campground I don't know
Platte River State Forest Campground	Platte River State Forest Campground Extremely well	Platte River State Forest Campground Very well	Platte River State Forest Campground Moderately well	Platte River State Forest Campground Slightly well	Platte River State Forest Campground Not well at all	Platte River State Forest Campground I don't know
Sunnywoods Motel and Campground	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Extremely well	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Very well	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Moderately well	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Slightly well	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground Not well at all	Sunnywoods Motel and Campground I don't know
Cheneniah Bible Camp	Cheneniah Bible Camp Extremely well	Cheneniah Bible Camp Very well	Cheneniah Bible Camp Moderately well	Cheneniah Bible Camp Slightly well	Cheneniah Bible Camp Not well at all	Cheneniah Bible Camp I don't know
Champion Hill Farms Golf Course	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Extremely well	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Very well	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Moderately well	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Slightly well	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course Not well at all	Champion Hill Farms Golf Course I don't know
Maley Park - Within Honor	Maley Park - Within Honor Extremely well	Maley Park - Within Honor Very well	Maley Park - Within Honor Moderately well	Maley Park - Within Honor Slightly well	Maley Park - Within Honor Not well at all	Maley Park - Within Honor I don't know
Memorial Park - Within Honor	Memorial Park - Within Honor Extremely well	Memorial Park - Within Honor Very well	Memorial Park - Within Honor Moderately well	Memorial Park - Within Honor Slightly well	Memorial Park - Within Honor Not well at all	Memorial Park - Within Honor I don't know
Platte River Elementary School	Platte River Elementary School Extremely well	Platte River Elementary School Very well	Platte River Elementary School Moderately well	Platte River Elementary School Slightly well	Platte River Elementary School Not well at all	Platte River Elementary School I don't know

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* 11. How easy is it for people who are disabled, elderly, or others with restricted mobility to access the parks in Homestead Township?

Extremely Easy

Very Easy

Moderately Easy

Slightly Easy

Not at all Easy

I Don't Know

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* 12. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Homestead Township should support the development of trails that connect with other adjacent parks.	Homestead Township should support the development of trails that connect with other adjacent parks. Strongly Agree	Homestead Township should support the development of trails that connect with other adjacent parks. Somewhat Agree	Homestead Township should support the development of trails that connect with other adjacent parks. Somewhat Disagree	Homestead Township should support the development of trails that connect with other adjacent parks. Strongly Disagree
Parks and recreation facilities and services are important to our community and worthy of taxpayer support.	Parks and recreation facilities and services are important to our community and worthy of taxpayer support. Strongly Agree	Parks and recreation facilities and services are important to our community and worthy of taxpayer support. Somewhat Agree	Parks and recreation facilities and services are important to our community and worthy of taxpayer support. Somewhat Disagree	Parks and recreation facilities and services are important to our community and worthy of taxpayer support. Strongly Disagree
Homestead Township should make improvements to the existing parks and recreational facilities.	Homestead Township should make improvements to the existing parks and recreational facilities. Strongly Agree	Homestead Township should make improvements to the existing parks and recreational facilities. Somewhat Agree	Homestead Township should make improvements to the existing parks and recreational facilities. Somewhat Disagree	Homestead Township should make improvements to the existing parks and recreational facilities. Strongly Disagree
Homestead Township should continue additional land acquisition to provide greater access to the Platte River.	Homestead Township should continue additional land acquisition to provide greater access to the Platte River. Strongly Agree	Homestead Township should continue additional land acquisition to provide greater access to the Platte River. Somewhat Agree	Homestead Township should continue additional land acquisition to provide greater access to the Platte River. Somewhat Disagree	Homestead Township should continue additional land acquisition to provide greater access to the Platte River. Strongly Disagree

Homestead Township

Welcome to Homestead Township's Parks and Recreation Survey

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* 1. About how long have you lived in Homestead Township?

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* 2. Please select, by age, the number of the individuals currently living in your household:

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* 3. How often do you use the recreation facilities in Homestead Township?

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* 4. Which type of activities do you regularly use recreational parks and facilities for?

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* 5. Please identify which outdoor parks and/or recreation facilities that you or a member of your household uses, and how often.

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* 6. Please identify which trails that you or a member of your household uses, and how often.

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* 7. As a resident of Homestead Township, how would your rate the following Homestead facilities?

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* 8. As a resident of Homestead Township, what prevents you from using the recreation facilities?

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* 9. Indicate which of the following recreation facilities and activities Homestead Township should plan for and/or develop further:

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* 10. Please identify how well the parks and facilities in Homestead Township are maintained:

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* 11. How easy is it for people who are disabled, elderly, or others with restricted mobility to access the parks in Homestead Township?

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* 12. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements:

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* 13. Please indicate your Zip code:

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* 14. Please leave suggestions or comments regarding concerns in Homestead Township not addressed in this survey: