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Reading Recreation Plan Survey
Introduction
1.
Where do you reside?
City of Reading
Reading Township
Reading Community School District (outside City/Township)
Neither, but I use local recreational facilities
2.
What is your resident status?
Full Time Resident
Seasonal Resident
3.
What age group are you in?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
4.
How many people live in your household?
1
2
3-4
5 or more
5.
Do you have children under age 18 living in your household?
Yes
No
Current Recreation Use
6.
In the past 12 months, how often have you used recreation facilities in the Reading area?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times per year
Never
7.
Which recreational facilities have you used in the past year? (Select all that apply)
Michigan Street Pavilion
Kimball Camp
Camp Selah
Brott Memorial Garden
Rotary Park
Berry Lake Campground
Kimball Pointe Trail System
Lakes and public access sites
Hemlock Beach Park
School athletic fields
School track
School indoor facilities
Basketball courts
Tennis Court
Other (please specify)
8.
How would you rate the overall quality of recreational facilities in the Reading area?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
9.
How satisfied are you with the variety of recreational opportunities currently available?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
10.
Which recreational amenities would you like to see expanded or added? (Select up to five)
Walking trails
Bike trails
Gravel cycling routes
Sidewalk connections
Pickleball courts
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Baseball/Softball fields
Splash pad
Community swimming pool
Playground equipment
Dog park
Disc golf course
Fishing piers
Campground improvements
Pavilion and picnic shelters
Outdoor fitness equipment
Skate park
Community garden
Public art and gathering spaces
Other (please specify)
11.
Do you support expanding non-motorized trails?
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
12.
Which trail improvements would be most important to you? (Select all that
apply)
Walking paths
Bike lanes
Nature trails
Accessibility improvements
Additional benches and rest areas
Trail connections between destinations
Water Recreation
13.
Would you support the development of additional public kayak/canoe
launches?
Strongly Support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly Oppose
14.
Which locations would you support for future kayak/canoe launches? (Select
all that apply)
Carpenter/Hemlock Lake
Long Lake
Berry Lake
Other (please specify)
None
15.
What water recreation opportunities would you like to see expanded? (Select
all that apply)
Kayaking
Canoeing
Fishing
Swimming
Paddleboarding
Boat access
Nature viewing
Other (please specify)
Recreation Programs & Events
16.
What types of recreational programs or activities would you or your family
participate in if offered locally? (Select all that apply)
Youth sports leagues
Adult sports leagues
Walking/Running clubs
Cycling groups
Pickleball leagues
Fitness classes
Outdoor education programs
Nature hikes
Fishing clinics
Arts and crafts programs
Community festivals
Family recreation events
Senior activities
Health and wellness programs
Mind/Body Low-Impact physical activity
Other (please specify)
17.
Which age groups need additional recreational opportunities in our
community?
Preschool Children
School-Age Youth
Teenagers
Young Adults
Adults
Seniors
Potential Future Projects
18.
Please indicate your level of support for the following potential recreation
projects:
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Splash Pad
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Expanded Hiking Trails
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Baseball/Softball Fields
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Campground Improvements
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
New Playground Equipment
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Kayak/Canoe Launches
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Community Swimming Facility
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Dog Park
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Fishing Pier Improvements
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Gravel cycling routes
Strongly Oppose
Oppose
Neutral
Support
Strongly Support
Final Thoughts
19.
What do you believe is the greatest recreational need in the Reading area?
20.
What recreational facility or program would most improve your quality of life?
21.
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding parks,
recreation, trails, or community facilities?