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Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park Community Survey

Purpose:
The City of Beaufort and the Waterfront Advisory Committee are seeking community input on potential improvements to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Your feedback will help shape the design priorities for future enhancements to this important public space.
Connection to Beaufort and the Waterfront Park
1.Which of the following best describes your connection to Beaufort and the Waterfront Park? (Check all that apply)
Frequency of Use
2.How often do you visit or use the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park?
Age Group
3.Please select your age group:
Primary Reasons for Visiting
4.Please rank the following reasons for visiting the park from 1 (most important) to 7 (least important):
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Dining and shopping
Relaxation and waterfront views
Walking and exercise
Events and festivals
Children's play areas
Boating and marina access
Other
Park Use and Satisfaction
5.On a scale of 1-5 (1 = Very dissatisfied, 5 = Very satisfied), how satisfied are you with the following? (Please put the number in the box)
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Overall layout and design
Seating and shaded areas
Green spaces and landscaping
Waterfront access and views
Event space and infrastructure
Accessibility (wheelchairs, strollers, etc.)
Cleanliness and maintenance
Lighting
Bathroom facilities
6.What do you like most about the current park?
7.What aspects of the current park could be improved?
8.Do you see any safety issues with the current park layout? If yes, please describe.
Day Dock Use
9.How often do you moor your vessel to the Day Dock (tie off your boat, not just visit or board from it)?
Water Access
10.Should additional access for smaller watercraft (such as kayaks, paddleboards, or small personal boats) be a priority?
Vessel Accommodation
11.Should the park accommodate docking or tie-up for any of the following vessel types? (Check all that you would support)
Downtown Business Owners / Property Owners Only
12.How does the park currently impact your business or property?
13.What incentives or improvements can best support local commerce while the park is under construction?
14.What improvements could best support local commerce post construction?
Renovation Priorities
15.Please rank the importance of the following possible improvements to the Waterfront Park (1 = Lowest priority, 5 = Highest priority):
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Enhanced waterfront access
Additional green space or gardens
Improved playground or family-friendly areas
More seating and shaded areas
Upgraded event/entertainment infrastructure (stage, lighting, etc.)
Art installations or cultural elements
Eco-friendly/sustainable features
Fitness or recreational facilities
Accessibility improvements
Parking enhancements
Design and Character
16.How important is it to you that the current park design remain largely the same?
Very important
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not important
Additional Feedback
17.Please share any other comments or suggestions regarding the Waterfront Park renovation.