Adams: Open Space & Recreation Survey

1. Introduction

Adams is updating its Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP) and needs your help! Your input will help guide the planning process and determine the future of recreation and open space in the city.

The plan will make Adams eligible for state reimbursement grant programs for the improvement of recreation areas and the protection of open spaces.

Please answer all of the following questions. Thank you!

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Recreation Questions

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1. Choose your top 3 favorite outdoor sites in Adams.

Renfrew Field and Park

Soldiers Memorial Field

Forest Park Country Club

Greylock Glen and associated trails.

Quality Street Field

Hoosac Valley School Grounds

Ashuwillticook Trail

Mount Greylock State Preservation and Associated trails.

Russell Field

Bellevue Cemetary

Town Common

Other (please specify)

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2. What is your favorite outdoor place, and what suggestions do you have for improving your favorite outdoor places in Adams?

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3. Choose up to five (5) activities that you enjoy doing in Adams.

Running / jogging

Downhill skiing

Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading

Boating / canoeing / kayaking

Bird watching

Hiking / walking

Snowshoeing

Picnicking

Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.)

Hunting / trapping

Horseback riding

Golfing

Fishing / ice fishing

Camping

Dog walking

Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.)

Bicycling

Gardening

Outdoor movies/concerts

Ice Skating/hockey

Playgrounds / swings / slides

Skiing - cross country

Snowmobiling/ATVs

Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks)

Various activities at Greylock Glen.

Other (please specify)

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4. How often do you or your family participate in the following outdoor activities in Adams?

	Daily	Weekly	Monthly	Occasionally	Never
Bicycling	Bicycling Daily	Bicycling Weekly	Bicycling Monthly	Bicycling Occasionally	Bicycling Never
Bird watching	Bird watching Daily	Bird watching Weekly	Bird watching Monthly	Bird watching Occasionally	Bird watching Never
Boating / canoeing / kayaking	Boating / canoeing / kayaking Daily	Boating / canoeing / kayaking Weekly	Boating / canoeing / kayaking Monthly	Boating / canoeing / kayaking Occasionally	Boating / canoeing / kayaking Never
Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.)	Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.) Daily	Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.) Weekly	Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.) Monthly	Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.) Occasionally	Court sports (tennis, basketball, pickleball, etc.) Never
Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.)	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) Daily	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) Weekly	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) Monthly	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) Occasionally	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) Never
Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks)	Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks) Daily	Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks) Weekly	Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks) Monthly	Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks) Occasionally	Water activities (swimming, wading, exploring shorelines/creeks) Never
Fishing / ice fishing	Fishing / ice fishing Daily	Fishing / ice fishing Weekly	Fishing / ice fishing Monthly	Fishing / ice fishing Occasionally	Fishing / ice fishing Never
Gardening	Gardening Daily	Gardening Weekly	Gardening Monthly	Gardening Occasionally	Gardening Never
Hiking / walking	Hiking / walking Daily	Hiking / walking Weekly	Hiking / walking Monthly	Hiking / walking Occasionally	Hiking / walking Never
Horseback riding	Horseback riding Daily	Horseback riding Weekly	Horseback riding Monthly	Horseback riding Occasionally	Horseback riding Never
Hunting / trapping	Hunting / trapping Daily	Hunting / trapping Weekly	Hunting / trapping Monthly	Hunting / trapping Occasionally	Hunting / trapping Never
Playgrounds / swings / slides	Playgrounds / swings / slides Daily	Playgrounds / swings / slides Weekly	Playgrounds / swings / slides Monthly	Playgrounds / swings / slides Occasionally	Playgrounds / swings / slides Never
Running / jogging	Running / jogging Daily	Running / jogging Weekly	Running / jogging Monthly	Running / jogging Occasionally	Running / jogging Never
Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading	Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading Daily	Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading Weekly	Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading Monthly	Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading Occasionally	Skateboarding / BMX / roller blading Never
Skiing - cross country	Skiing - cross country Daily	Skiing - cross country Weekly	Skiing - cross country Monthly	Skiing - cross country Occasionally	Skiing - cross country Never
Snowshoeing	Snowshoeing Daily	Snowshoeing Weekly	Snowshoeing Monthly	Snowshoeing Occasionally	Snowshoeing Never
Snowmobiling/ATVs	Snowmobiling/ATVs Daily	Snowmobiling/ATVs Weekly	Snowmobiling/ATVs Monthly	Snowmobiling/ATVs Occasionally	Snowmobiling/ATVs Never
Dog walking	Dog walking Daily	Dog walking Weekly	Dog walking Monthly	Dog walking Occasionally	Dog walking Never
Ice skating/hockey	Ice skating/hockey Daily	Ice skating/hockey Weekly	Ice skating/hockey Monthly	Ice skating/hockey Occasionally	Ice skating/hockey Never
Camping	Camping Daily	Camping Weekly	Camping Monthly	Camping Occasionally	Camping Never

Other (please specify)

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5. How would you rate each of the following in your neighborhood?

	Very Poor	Poor	Average	Good	Very Good
Quality of city-owned parks and playgrounds.	Quality of city-owned parks and playgrounds. Very Poor	Quality of city-owned parks and playgrounds. Poor	Quality of city-owned parks and playgrounds. Average	Quality of city-owned parks and playgrounds. Good	Quality of city-owned parks and playgrounds. Very Good
Ability to walk for leisure or exercise.	Ability to walk for leisure or exercise. Very Poor	Ability to walk for leisure or exercise. Poor	Ability to walk for leisure or exercise. Average	Ability to walk for leisure or exercise. Good	Ability to walk for leisure or exercise. Very Good
Ability to walk to a park or playground.	Ability to walk to a park or playground. Very Poor	Ability to walk to a park or playground. Poor	Ability to walk to a park or playground. Average	Ability to walk to a park or playground. Good	Ability to walk to a park or playground. Very Good
Ability to bike for leisure, exercise, or transit	Ability to bike for leisure, exercise, or transit Very Poor	Ability to bike for leisure, exercise, or transit Poor	Ability to bike for leisure, exercise, or transit Average	Ability to bike for leisure, exercise, or transit Good	Ability to bike for leisure, exercise, or transit Very Good
Ability to visit a park with a quiet natural setting.	Ability to visit a park with a quiet natural setting. Very Poor	Ability to visit a park with a quiet natural setting. Poor	Ability to visit a park with a quiet natural setting. Average	Ability to visit a park with a quiet natural setting. Good	Ability to visit a park with a quiet natural setting. Very Good
Ability for you or your children to participate in a sports or exercise program.	Ability for you or your children to participate in a sports or exercise program. Very Poor	Ability for you or your children to participate in a sports or exercise program. Poor	Ability for you or your children to participate in a sports or exercise program. Average	Ability for you or your children to participate in a sports or exercise program. Good	Ability for you or your children to participate in a sports or exercise program. Very Good

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6. Can you walk or bike to your preferred park or open space?

Yes

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7. Choose all relevant/necessary improvements to Adams Town parks.

Improved park maintenance

Better lighting.

More security.

Trash pickup.

Better parking.

Bathrooms.

Universal Accessibility.

None.

If you checked any of the above boxes, at which parks would you like to see these improvements?

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8. Which of the following do you see as the most pressing barriers or concerns when it comes to Adams Outdoor Recreation Facilities (including parks, playing fields, and playgrounds, etc)?

	High	Medium	Low	None (N/A)
Safety	Safety High	Safety Medium	Safety Low	Safety None (N/A)
Accessibility	Accessibility High	Accessibility Medium	Accessibility Low	Accessibility None (N/A)
Limited biking or walking access	Limited biking or walking access High	Limited biking or walking access Medium	Limited biking or walking access Low	Limited biking or walking access None (N/A)
Limited access by transit	Limited access by transit High	Limited access by transit Medium	Limited access by transit Low	Limited access by transit None (N/A)
Lack of activities	Lack of activities High	Lack of activities Medium	Lack of activities Low	Lack of activities None (N/A)
Lack of parking	Lack of parking High	Lack of parking Medium	Lack of parking Low	Lack of parking None (N/A)
Lack of information about outdoor recreation opportunities	Lack of information about outdoor recreation opportunities High	Lack of information about outdoor recreation opportunities Medium	Lack of information about outdoor recreation opportunities Low	Lack of information about outdoor recreation opportunities None (N/A)
Lack of site maintenance	Lack of site maintenance High	Lack of site maintenance Medium	Lack of site maintenance Low	Lack of site maintenance None (N/A)
Lack of site amenities (such as restrooms and benches)	Lack of site amenities (such as restrooms and benches) High	Lack of site amenities (such as restrooms and benches) Medium	Lack of site amenities (such as restrooms and benches) Low	Lack of site amenities (such as restrooms and benches) None (N/A)
Lack of indoor recreation facilities.	Lack of indoor recreation facilities. High	Lack of indoor recreation facilities. Medium	Lack of indoor recreation facilities. Low	Lack of indoor recreation facilities. None (N/A)

What can be done by the town to fix of alleviate these barriers/concerns?

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9. Are existing Outdoor recreational programs and facilities in Adams adequate for the following groups?

	Yes	Somewhat	No	Don't Know
Children	Children Yes	Children Somewhat	Children No	Children Don't Know
Teens	Teens Yes	Teens Somewhat	Teens No	Teens Don't Know
Adults	Adults Yes	Adults Somewhat	Adults No	Adults Don't Know
Elderly	Elderly Yes	Elderly Somewhat	Elderly No	Elderly Don't Know
People with Disabilities	People with Disabilities Yes	People with Disabilities Somewhat	People with Disabilities No	People with Disabilities Don't Know
Pets	Pets Yes	Pets Somewhat	Pets No	Pets Don't Know

If you answered no to any of the choices above, what can be done to improve the outdoor recreation programs and facilities for that age group?

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10. Which activities would you like to see more of in Adams?

Organized youth sports outside of school programming.

Summer youth programs.

Parent-child programs.

Nature programs.

Adult organized sports.

Programs for seniors.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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11. What features would you like to see in town parks to make them more attractive to visit?

Picnic area

Seating area

Nature trail

Swimming pool

Child play area

Baseball field

Basketball court

Tennis court

Other (please specify)

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12. Do you support the use of town Parks and Recreation funds for the following categories?

	Yes, I support	No, I don't support
Bike paths (on or off road)	Bike paths (on or off road) Yes, I support	Bike paths (on or off road) No, I don't support
Bird/wildlife viewing.	Bird/wildlife viewing. Yes, I support	Bird/wildlife viewing. No, I don't support
Court sports (basketball, pickleball, etc.)	Court sports (basketball, pickleball, etc.) Yes, I support	Court sports (basketball, pickleball, etc.) No, I don't support
Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.)	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) Yes, I support	Field sports (soccer, baseball, etc.) No, I don't support
Fishing/ice fishing.	Fishing/ice fishing. Yes, I support	Fishing/ice fishing. No, I don't support
Gardening.	Gardening. Yes, I support	Gardening. No, I don't support
Hiking/walking trails.	Hiking/walking trails. Yes, I support	Hiking/walking trails. No, I don't support
Playgrounds/swings/slides.	Playgrounds/swings/slides. Yes, I support	Playgrounds/swings/slides. No, I don't support
Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing.	Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing. Yes, I support	Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing. No, I don't support

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13. Are you familiar with the Berkshires Outside website that highlights Berkshire County outdoor offerings? How else do you learn about recreational opportunities in your community?

Yes

Massachusetts State Parks or Fish and Game websites

Strava

All Trails

Other (please specify)

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14. Use this space to tell us about something we missed or other concerns regarding recreation in Adams?

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15. Previous surveys have asked residents about the adequacy of indoor recreation spaces for different groups. Please rate the adequacy of indoor community spaces for the following groups? (While the OSRP is focused on outdoor recreation, the survey is a valuable opportunity to gather community feedback on all aspects of recreation in Adams.)

	No	I don't know.	Somewhat	Yes
Children	Children No	Children I don't know.	Children Somewhat	Children Yes
Teens	Teens No	Teens I don't know.	Teens Somewhat	Teens Yes
Adults	Adults No	Adults I don't know.	Adults Somewhat	Adults Yes
Seniors	Seniors No	Seniors I don't know.	Seniors Somewhat	Seniors Yes
People with a disability.	People with a disability. No	People with a disability. I don't know.	People with a disability. Somewhat	People with a disability. Yes

Tell us more here.

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Greylock Glen

Meadow Loop at the Glen. Photo credit: Eugene Michalenko

Conservation Questions

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16. Indicate your level of support of the following activities in Adams?

	Strongly Oppose.	Oppose.	Neutral.	Support.	Strongly Support.
Maintain wildlife habitat and travel corridors	Maintain wildlife habitat and travel corridors Strongly Oppose.	Maintain wildlife habitat and travel corridors Oppose.	Maintain wildlife habitat and travel corridors Neutral.	Maintain wildlife habitat and travel corridors Support.	Maintain wildlife habitat and travel corridors Strongly Support.
Protect scenic areas.	Protect scenic areas. Strongly Oppose.	Protect scenic areas. Oppose.	Protect scenic areas. Neutral.	Protect scenic areas. Support.	Protect scenic areas. Strongly Support.
Expand existing parks and conservation areas.	Expand existing parks and conservation areas. Strongly Oppose.	Expand existing parks and conservation areas. Oppose.	Expand existing parks and conservation areas. Neutral.	Expand existing parks and conservation areas. Support.	Expand existing parks and conservation areas. Strongly Support.
Create new public recreation areas.	Create new public recreation areas. Strongly Oppose.	Create new public recreation areas. Oppose.	Create new public recreation areas. Neutral.	Create new public recreation areas. Support.	Create new public recreation areas. Strongly Support.
Protect farmland.	Protect farmland. Strongly Oppose.	Protect farmland. Oppose.	Protect farmland. Neutral.	Protect farmland. Support.	Protect farmland. Strongly Support.
Extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail into North Adams.	Extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail into North Adams. Strongly Oppose.	Extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail into North Adams. Oppose.	Extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail into North Adams. Neutral.	Extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail into North Adams. Support.	Extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail into North Adams. Strongly Support.
Improved access to rivers and streams in the town.	Improved access to rivers and streams in the town. Strongly Oppose.	Improved access to rivers and streams in the town. Oppose.	Improved access to rivers and streams in the town. Neutral.	Improved access to rivers and streams in the town. Support.	Improved access to rivers and streams in the town. Strongly Support.

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17. Which of the following conservation practices would you be willing to implement on your own property?

Install rain gardens and/or vegetative buffers to reduce runoff and nutrient loading in lakes, rivers, and streams.

Install shades or light fixtures that decrease light pollution (dark skies improvements).

Reduce use of insecticide, herbicide, fertilizers to reduce infiltration into water bodies.

Remove invasive species.

Plant native species and pollinator friendly species.

Provide an easement or sale of land to support trail improvements in the town.

Other (please specify)

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18. Rate the following categories for town use of open space and recreation funds from high to low priority?

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	I don't support this activity.
Preserve open space.	Preserve open space. High Priority	Preserve open space. Medium Priority	Preserve open space. Low Priority	Preserve open space. I don't support this activity.
Preserve farmland.	Preserve farmland. High Priority	Preserve farmland. Medium Priority	Preserve farmland. Low Priority	Preserve farmland. I don't support this activity.
Preserve wildlife corridors and habitats.	Preserve wildlife corridors and habitats. High Priority	Preserve wildlife corridors and habitats. Medium Priority	Preserve wildlife corridors and habitats. Low Priority	Preserve wildlife corridors and habitats. I don't support this activity.
Protect drinking water.	Protect drinking water. High Priority	Protect drinking water. Medium Priority	Protect drinking water. Low Priority	Protect drinking water. I don't support this activity.
Bird/wildlife viewing.	Bird/wildlife viewing. High Priority	Bird/wildlife viewing. Medium Priority	Bird/wildlife viewing. Low Priority	Bird/wildlife viewing. I don't support this activity.

If we didn't list your top priority, tell us about it here.

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19. What do you think is the most important outdoor natural resource in Adams to be conserved (Note-this does not have to be your favorite)?

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20. Which of the following do you see as the most pressing barriers or concerns when it comes to Adams Open Space and Conservation Lands (including trails)?

	High	Medium	Low	None (N/A)
Safety	Safety High	Safety Medium	Safety Low	Safety None (N/A)
Accessibility	Accessibility High	Accessibility Medium	Accessibility Low	Accessibility None (N/A)
Limited biking or walking access	Limited biking or walking access High	Limited biking or walking access Medium	Limited biking or walking access Low	Limited biking or walking access None (N/A)
Limited access by transit	Limited access by transit High	Limited access by transit Medium	Limited access by transit Low	Limited access by transit None (N/A)
Lack of parking	Lack of parking High	Lack of parking Medium	Lack of parking Low	Lack of parking None (N/A)
Lack of information about open space and conservation lands	Lack of information about open space and conservation lands High	Lack of information about open space and conservation lands Medium	Lack of information about open space and conservation lands Low	Lack of information about open space and conservation lands None (N/A)
Lack of maintenance	Lack of maintenance High	Lack of maintenance Medium	Lack of maintenance Low	Lack of maintenance None (N/A)
Lack of amenities (such as trails, restrooms and picnic areas)	Lack of amenities (such as trails, restrooms and picnic areas) High	Lack of amenities (such as trails, restrooms and picnic areas) Medium	Lack of amenities (such as trails, restrooms and picnic areas) Low	Lack of amenities (such as trails, restrooms and picnic areas) None (N/A)
Lack of open space or conservation land	Lack of open space or conservation land High	Lack of open space or conservation land Medium	Lack of open space or conservation land Low	Lack of open space or conservation land None (N/A)

What can be done by the town to fix or alleviate these barriers/concerns?

Adams: Open Space & Recreation Survey

1. Introduction

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1. Choose your top 3 favorite outdoor sites in Adams.

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2. What is your favorite outdoor place, and what suggestions do you have for improving your favorite outdoor places in Adams?

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3. Choose up to five (5) activities that you enjoy doing in Adams.

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4. How often do you or your family participate in the following outdoor activities in Adams?

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5. How would you rate each of the following in your neighborhood?

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6. Can you walk or bike to your preferred park or open space?

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7. Choose all relevant/necessary improvements to Adams Town parks.

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8. Which of the following do you see as the most pressing barriers or concerns when it comes to Adams Outdoor Recreation Facilities (including parks, playing fields, and playgrounds, etc)?

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9. Are existing Outdoor recreational programs and facilities in Adams adequate for the following groups?

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10. Which activities would you like to see more of in Adams?

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11. What features would you like to see in town parks to make them more attractive to visit?

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12. Do you support the use of town Parks and Recreation funds for the following categories?

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13. Are you familiar with the Berkshires Outside website that highlights Berkshire County outdoor offerings? How else do you learn about recreational opportunities in your community?

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14. Use this space to tell us about something we missed or other concerns regarding recreation in Adams?

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Greylock Glen

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16. Indicate your level of support of the following activities in Adams?

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17. Which of the following conservation practices would you be willing to implement on your own property?

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18. Rate the following categories for town use of open space and recreation funds from high to low priority?

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19. What do you think is the most important outdoor natural resource in Adams to be conserved (Note-this does not have to be your favorite)?

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20. Which of the following do you see as the most pressing barriers or concerns when it comes to Adams Open Space and Conservation Lands (including trails)?

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21. Use this space to tell us about something we missed or other concerns regarding conservation in Adams?