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Cochranton Borough Parks and Recreation Survey

The results of this survey will be used to improve parks and recreation areas in Cochranton Borough.

Cochranton Borough is beginning the planning process to prepare a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan. The Plan will provide action oriented strategies focused on the Cochranton Landing, Cochranton Lions Community Park and the Cochranton Fairgrounds; the Cochranton Greenways Trail; and connections to the elementary school, junior/senior high school, borough-owned properties and other community destinations.  Your suggestions will help in this planning process.  Your response is requested by November 1, 2023.
1.Please identify where you live?(Required.)
2.Please identify how many members of your household are in the following age groups. (use the drop-down to identify the number.  If your household contains no one in a certain age group please click "0" for that group)(Required.)
Number in Household
Pre-school age (0-4)
School-age (5-18)
Young adult (19-29)
Middle-aged adult (30-59)
Mature adult (60+)
3.How important are the Parks and Recreation areas to the overall quality of life in Cochranton Borough? (check as appropriate for each)(Required.)
Important
Somewhat Important - Neutral
Not Important
Cochranton Landing
Cochranton Lions Community Park
Cochranton Fairgrounds
Cochranton Greenways Trail
4.On the average, how often do you or any other member of your household visit/use the following Parks and Recreation areas?  (check as appropriate for each)(Required.)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Never
Cochranton Landing
Cochranton Lions Community Park
Cochranton Fairgrounds
Cochranton Greenways Trail
5.How do you most frequently get to the Park Areas/Greenways Trail in Cochranton Borough?  (select one response)(Required.)
6.Please give us an idea of why you use/visit the Park Areas in Cochranton Borough? (check all that apply)(Required.)
7.Please give us an idea of why you use the Cochranton Greenways Trail? (check all that apply)(Required.)
8.Please describe additional community destinations/places you want connected by the Greenways Trail?
9.Which facilities/amenities do you or a member of your household use at the Park areas in Cochranton Borough? (check all that apply)(Required.)
10.How would you rank the following as priorities for the Parks and Greenways Trail in Cochranton Borough over the next 5 years? (check as appropriate for each)(Required.)
High
Medium
Low
Not a Priority
More play equipment/apparatus
Add pickelball court(s)
Add nature areas/vegetation
More benches/seating areas
Updated restroom
ADA access/amenities
Parking improvements
Lighting/security
Improved safety
Rehabilitate existing facilities/amenities
Historic Interpretation
Improved Basketball Court
Maintenance on Greenways Trail
More Connected Greenways Trail network - walking/biking connections
Add Bicycle rack/bike repair amenities
Improve facilities/amenities for persons with disabilities - ADA improvements
More promotion of the Parks/Greenways Trail
Park/Trail Signage/Directional Signage
Park/Trail Brochure/Mapping
Enhanced Music and Entertainment stage/area
Events centered on French Creek and Water Access
Kayak Storage
Lawn Games (Corn Hole, etc.)
Expand programming/activities at the Parks
11.Please give your overall rating of the condition of the amenities/facilities at the Parks/Recreation areas. (check as appropriate for each)(Required.)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
No Opinion
Cochranton Landing
Cochranton Lions Community Park
Cochranton Fairgrounds
Cochranton Greenways Trail
12.Please note your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements on recreation facilities/amenities (i.e. playgrounds, fields, parks, trails, etc.) in Cochranton Borough.  (check as appropriate for each)(Required.)
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
There are adequate recreation facilities for pre-school children (age 0-4 years)
There are adequate recreation facilities for school-aged kids (age 5-18)
There are adequate recreation facilities for young adults (age 19-29)
There are adequate recreation facilities for middle-aged adults (age 30-59)
There are adequate recreation facilities for mature adults (age 60+)
There is adequate open space for passive recreation
There are adequate ADA facilities/amenities
There are adequate pavilion/picnic areas
There are adequate play courts
There is adequate access to the Park/Recreation areas
There is adequate access within the Park/Recreation areas
There is adequate access to/from the Greenways Trail
13.Please note your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements on recreation programs/activities (i.e. organized sports/recreation, fitness, etc.) in Cochranton Borough.  (check as appropriate for each)(Required.)
Agree
Disagree
No Opinion
There are adequate recreation programs for pre-school children (age 0-4)
There are adequate recreation programs for school-aged kids (age 5-18)
There are adequate recreation programs for young adults (age 19-29)
There are adequate recreation programs for middle-aged adults (age 30-59)
There are adequate recreation programs for mature adults (age 60+)
14.Please identify the following recreation programs/activities you feel are needed in Cochranton Borough. (check all that apply)(Required.)
15.If only one thing could be done to improve the Park and Recreation areas in Cochranton Borough, what do you think it should be?
16.If only one thing could be done to improve the Cochranton Greenways Trail, what do you think it should be?
17.Please make any other suggestions/comments related to improving the Parks/Recreation areas/Greenways Trail in Cochranton Borough: