Hello! Did you know that Benalla Rural City Council and Ross Planning are developing a new plan to make our open spaces even better? Open spaces are fun places like parks, playgrounds, sports fields, courts, and walking paths that we can all use and enjoy. They're important because they make our community more liveable and sustainable.

Not only do open spaces give us a place to play, socialise and have fun, but they also have a bunch of other benefits. They can help us stay healthy, boost our economy, and even help the environment. So, Benalla Rural City Council is developing a plan to make sure we get the most out of our open spaces.

And guess what? You can help! We want to know what you love about our open spaces, what’s missing and how we can make them even better. So please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and share your big ideas with us. Together, we can make our open spaces better now and into the future.  The survey is open until close of business 2 May, 2025.

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* 1. Which area of Benalla Rural City do you live in?

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* 2. If you answered Rural township, which township?

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* 3. What is your age group?

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* 4. Do you participate in any recreation activities (other than organised sport)?

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* 5. Do you participate in any sporting activities within Benalla Rural City?

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* 6. Which open spaces or outdoor facilities do you use? Please select all those that apply.

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* 7. Thinking about open space (parks, playgrounds, sports fields, courts, and walking paths) generally, on average, how often do you visit?

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* 8. Are there paths provided in the area you live? (and please remind us of that area).

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* 9. Whether you answered yes or no to the above question, if the paths (or lack of paths) could be improved, what would you suggest?

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* 10. In regards to formal sport, how far do you currently travel to participate in your chosen sport?

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* 11. If you responded to the above question, which venue are you travelling to?

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* 12. What’s your favourite place to play or relax in Benalla Rural City and why?  It could be a park for a picnic or your lunch break, a walking trail or a playground.

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* 13. Do you have or care for a dog?

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