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2024 Brimfield's Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey

1.What types of lands do you feel are most important to protect?

Scenic properties or natural features

Water resources & drinking water supplies

Important wildlife habitat

Active recreation (e.g. baseball, softball, and soccer fields)

Passive recreation (e.g. hiking, walking, bicycling trails)

Historic sites

Other (please specify)

2.Please list the landscapes, views, locations and other outdoor experiences you think most symbolize Brimfield’s unique character and the parts of Brimfield that you “show off” to visitors and guests?

3.Please indicate how important each of the following open space investments are to you.

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

More/Updated Modern Playgrounds

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

More/Improved Athletic Fields

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Walking or Hiking Trails/Paths

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Bike Trails/Paths

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Picnic Areas

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Community gardens

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

More/Improved Swimming Areas

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Restroom/Field House Facilities at Open Space/Recreational Areas

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Improved Lighting at Open Space/Recreational Areas

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Improved Parking at Open Space/Recreational Areas

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Improved Waste Disposal at Open Space/Recreational Areas

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Add sidewalks in town center

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Other (please specify)

4.Please list any historic sites in Brimfield that the Town should make a priority to preserve.

5.Are you interested in:

A site that allows river access for fishing or canoeing

Accessible hiking, biking, trails on public lands in Brimfield

Activities involving the history of Brimfield

A fitness trail, accessible to all in the downtown area

Other (please specify)

6.How frequently do you visit local farms for any of the following activities?

Very Often

Often

Somewhat Often

Rarely

Never

Apple picking

Very Often

Often

Somewhat Often

Rarely

Never

Souvenirs

Very Often

Often

Somewhat Often

Rarely

Never

Buying produce

Very Often

Often

Somewhat Often

Rarely

Never

Hayrides

Very Often

Often

Somewhat Often

Rarely

Never

Site seeing

Very Often

Often

Somewhat Often

Rarely

Never

Other (please specify)

7.Which local farms/farmers markets do you visit?

8.The following list shows many of the recreational activities that people enjoy in Brimfield or elsewhere in the region. Please check the boxes to tell us your level of participation and interest in each of these activities. You may select more than one box per activity

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

ATV use

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Bicycling

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Boating

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Camping

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Canoeing/Kayaking

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Dancing

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Equestrian

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Fishing

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Geocaching

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Hiking

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Hunting

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Ice Skating

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Picnicking

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Running

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Skateboarding

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Snowmobiling

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Swimming

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Xcountry skiing

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Walking

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity

Other (please specify)

9.The following list shows many of the sports that people enjoy in Brimfield or elsewhere in the region. Please check the boxes to tell us your level of participation and interest in each of these activities. You may select more than one box per activity

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Baseball

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Basketball

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Field Hockey

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Football

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Golf

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Gymnastics

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Ice Hockey

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Lacrosse

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Pickleball

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Softball

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Soccer

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Swimming

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Tennis

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Track & Field

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Volleyball

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Yoga

I do this activity in Brimfield

I do this activity in another city/town(s)

I would do this in Brimfield if there were adequate facilities

I do not participate in this activity at all

Other (please specify)

10.Please rate the availability of recreational opportunities in Brimfield for the following residents:

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

Preschool children

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

Elementary children

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

Teens/young adults

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

Adults

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

Seniors

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

People with disabilities

Very good

Good

Adequate

Needs improvement

Do not know

11.How often do you use the following recreational facilities/areas?

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Brimfield Elementary School fields or playground

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Haynes Hill Riding Academy

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Hitchcock Academy Tennis Courts

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Hitchcock Academy Programs & Classes

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Little Alum Boat Launch

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

East Brimfield Reservoir (Boating Fishing)

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Grand Trunk walking/biking trails

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

John Brown Conservation Area

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Village Green Campground

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Dean Pond Beach and Recreation Area

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Dingley Dell, the Clayton and Margaret Thomas Nature Preserve

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Brimfield Town Common

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Brimfield Public Library

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Post 430 Sportsman’s Club

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Quinebaug Cove Camp Ground

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Sherman Lake Boat Launch & Conservation Area

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Steerage Rock

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Conservation Area

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Brimfield Senior Center

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Brimfield State Forest

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Springfield Motorcycle Club

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

Canoe Trail

Often

Sometimes

Rarley

Never

I did not know this existed

12.Please list what new or additional recreational opportunities should be promoted in Brimfield

13.To what extent did the following factors affect your decision to live in Brimfield?

Family

Job

Easy Commute

Cost of Living

Rural Character

Outdoor Recreation

Schools

Other

14.Which of the following would you support to preserve open space and recreation land in Brimfield?

Vote for town supported land acquisition.

Vote for town supported purchase of trail easements or greenways connecting neighborhoods, schools, and downtown.

Donate land to the Town.

Donate money to a tax deductible “land acquisition fund”.

Restrict the future development of your land.

Sell land to the Town at a “bargain sale” price.

Agree to a Conservation Restriction to protect your land from future development.

The Community Preservation Act.

A town Wetlands Protection Bylaw

A new Open Space Zoning District

Brimfield becoming a certified Green Community

Other (please specify)

15.The term “residential growth” refers to new housing development. What residential growth policies do you favor for the Town?

Limit the number of new houses built per year.

Limit the location of new houses on slopes greater than 15%.

Limit the location of new houses to more than 200’ from any wetland.

Limit the location of new houses on vista slopes

No changes to the current policies governing residential growth in Town.

Expand development on MA RT-20 & RT-19

Other (please specify)

16.How long have you lived in Brimfield?

Less than one year

1-4 years

5-9 years

10-19 years

20-29 years

30+ years

17.What is your Age?

Under 18

18-29

30-49

50-65

Over 65

18.Approximately how many acres do you own in Brimfield?

None (Rent or Other)

Up to 3 acres

3-5 acres

6-9 acres

10-19 acres

More than 20 acres

19.Optional: What is your name and address?

20.If you are a Brimfield resident in need of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodations, what improvements would you like to see at the facilities that you use?

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