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The City of Buffalo is planning for the next 10-20 years of parks and trails investments. The Parks Advisory Board, city staff, and park planners are interested in how residents and visitors use the parks and trails today and what could be improved or added in the system.

The City of Buffalo maintains over 30 parks, approximately 11.5 miles of trails, and a variety of recreational amenities. With growing population pressures and evolving community needs, a comprehensive and forward-looking Park System Plan is critical to ensure accessible, responsibly managed and maintained facilities, and long-term strategic investments. This planning process is partially funded by a grant received from the Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Plan.

We want to hear from you about your experience with Buffalo’s parks and trails.
Take the survey and share your thoughts! This survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete.

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* 1. Please select which of the following options represent you or others in your household.

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* 2. Take a look at the map of Buffalo’s park system. How often do you visit any of Buffalo’s parks?
Buffalo Parks and Trails Map

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* 3. Which of the City’s community parks do you typically visit? Select all that apply.

  I visit this park often year-round. I visit this park often in summer only. I visit this park often in winter only. I rarely or never visit this park. This park needs improvements.
Bentfield Mills Park
Sturges Park
West Pulaski Park
Lions Park
Griffing Park

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* 4. Which of the City's neighborhood parks do you typically visit? Select all that apply.

  I visit this park often year-round. I visit this park often in summer only. I visit this park often in winter only. I rarely or never visit this park. This park needs improvements.
Bella Vista Park
Buffalo Hills Park
Cardinal Park
Curly Park
Eastland Estates Park
Gary Mattson / Dog Park
Greenbriar Park
Methodist Church Park
Mills-Sturges Park
Myhran Park
Pine Meadow Park
Prairie View Park
Pulaski Ponds Park
Rodeo Hills Park
Serenity Hills Park
Shonhaugen Park
Solbakken Park
Sundance Ridge Park
Swan Park
Tatanka Crossings Park
Trappers Pond Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Whispering Winds Park
Willow Glen Park
Willow Ridge Park

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* 5. Take a look at the City's trails map. Which trail segments do you use?
Buffalo Trails Plan Map

  I use this trail year-round. I use this trail in the summer time. I rarely or never use this trail. This trail needs improvements.
Lake Blvd NW
Mustang Blvd, along Hwy 55
Lake Blvd S and Settlers Parkway
Montrose Blvd to County Road 12
16th Ave NE to Calder Ave NE
Pulaski Rd
Dague Ave NE

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* 6. Are there additional trail segments or connections you would like to see added in the City of Buffalo?

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* 7. Why do you visit Buffalo's parks? Select all that apply.

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* 8. How do you use the lakes for recreation? Select all that apply.

  Boating (motorized) Boating (non-motorized) Swimming/beach Fishing Winter use (skating, ice fishing)
Buffalo Lake
Pulaski Lake

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* 9. When future park development occurs, how important is it to you that the City preserve natural features (wetlands, woods, topography, etc.) in Buffalo? Move the button on the bar to select how important natural features preservation is to you.

Not at all important Very important
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. Have you had any issues accessing the parks? Select all that apply.

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* 11. If you answered yes to the access question above, please provide additional detail regarding which parks you've had issues accessing.

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* 12. Which facilities do you, or members of your household, use in the Buffalo park system?

  I use this. These are in good condition. I use this. These need improvements. N/A
Picnic shelter
Bandshell
Playground
Trails
Soccer/Lacrosse/Football fields
Baseball/softball diamonds
Volleyball court
Tennis court
Basketball court
Hockey/Ice skating rink
Skate Park
Disc golf course
Dog Park

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* 13. If you would like to provide additional detail about a specific facility, please comment below.

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* 14. What other leisure facilities or amenities would you like to be considered in Buffalo? Select all that apply.

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* 15. The Community Center Advisory Board is currently working on a new Buffalo Area Community Center that will have meeting spaces, art space, a small movie room, and an indoor play space, as well as a splash pad on the property. What do you think the City should add to this facility in future phases?

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* 16. The City of Buffalo, the Buffalo Area Community Center, and Buffalo Community Education work together to provide recreation programs for our residents. Are there any programs, events, or activities you would like to be provided for the Community?

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* 17. In an effort to achieve maximum transparency, how do you feel is the best way the City of Buffalo can share information with you? Select all that apply.

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* 18. What do you feel are the best ways to fund future city park and trail projects? Select all that apply.

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* 19. List any additional thoughts or priorities in the box below.

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* 20. Please tell us about your household. Select the number of people of each age group in your household.

  4+ 3 2 1 None
0-5
6-12
13-17
18-24
25-34
35-50
51-65
Over 65
Thank you for providing input! Your responses will help us to better understand resident needs and desires for the park system.

Please also add your comments to an online map of the city: click here to visit the online map
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