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Carteret County Parks and Recreation Survey

1.Survey description

Help shape the future of recreation and parks in Carteret County! This short survey gathers your input on how you use local parks, what you enjoy, and what you'd like to see improved. Your feedback is anonymous and will guide future planning. Thank you for participating.
1.Are you a resident of Carteret County
2.Referring to the image above, in which division of the county do you live?
3.Do you currently use parks and recreation facilities or programs?
4.Please rate the conditions at these recreation facilities
Poor
Okay
Good
Excellent
Neutral
I don't know
Western Park
Western Park Recreation Center
Fort Benjamin Park
Fort Benjamin Park Community Center
Salter Path Park
Salter Path Beach Access
Swinson Park
Radio Island Beach Access
West Beaufort Water Access
Freedom Park
Harkers Island Beach Access
Straits Fishing Pier
Marshallberg Picnic Area
Eastern Park
Mariners Park
South River Park
5.I feel Carteret County's parks investment level CURRENTLY IS:
$ Not enough
$$ A little low
$$$ Just right
$$$$ Aggressive
$$$$$ Very aggressive
6.I feel Carteret County's parks investment level SHOULD BE:
$ Reduced
$$ Maintain
$$$ Maintain & Slowly Grow
$$$$ Improve and Grow Quickly
$$$$$ Trend setter
7.The following is a list of recreation activities/facilities that could be offered at a public park or recreation facility. Rate the importance of each activity from most to least desired. Please consider other members of your household.
Critical need
Needed
Neutral
Less needed
Not Needed
Greenways/Trails
Paddle Access
Adventure Recreation (Zip line, ropes course, climbing wall, etc.)
Football Field
Playground/Tot-lot
Basketball Court
Public Boat Ramp (motorized boats)
Cheerleading
Indoor Fitness Equipment
Volleyball Court
Bike Trails
Picnic Areas
Sensory Garden
Amphitheater/ Outdoor Stage
Outdoor Fitness Stations / Exercise Equipment
Large Pavilion
Skateboard Park
Splash Pad
Cornhole
Wildlife Observation Platform
Indoor Programs (arts, fitness, skills, etc.)
Tennis Court
Gymnastics
Public Fishing Area
Baseball/Softball Field
Gymnasium (Basketball)
Pool
Camping (Tent & RV w/ hook ups)
Soccer Fields
Disc Golf Course
Pickleball Court
Canoe/Kayak (non-motorized boat launch)
Dance
8.What, if any, sources of funding are you willing to support in order to make improvements, build new facilities, and create programs? Check all that apply.
9.Within the last year, have you traveled out of Carteret County to use recreational facilities of these types?
Yes
No
Outdoor Sports Facilities (baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, etc.)
Indoor Sports Facilities (basketball, pickleball, tennis courts, etc.)
Concerts and Events facilities
Trails (Hiking, walking, paddling)
Aquatics Facilities (pools, spray grounds, splash pads)
Camping/ RV/ Cabins Facilities
Adventure Facilities (Climbing, ropes courses, equestrian, etc.)
10.Select the number of persons in your household including yourself who are in the age brackets below:
1
2
3
4
5
6
14 and under
15-19 years old
20-35 years old
36-45 years old
46-60 years old
61 and over
11.What is your race or ethnicity?
12.What is your age?
13.Please provide your gender: