Giles Outdoors Recreation Action Plan
Community Survey

Giles Outdoors is a community-driven initiative developing a strategic roadmap to enhance outdoor recreation, strengthen connectivity, and support economic development across Giles County. The resulting action plan will guide future investments to expand recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike, while promoting responsible growth. By building on the County’s existing outdoor assets, the plan will identify actionable projects that grow tourism, improve quality of life, and advance long-term environmental and economic sustainability.

Your input is essential to shaping the county's future. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below and help guide the Giles Outdoors Recreation Action Plan.

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* 1. Which ACTIVITIES do you believe are the most popular for residents and visitors in Giles County? Choose all that apply.

Agritourism

Boating (lake)

Camping

Canoeing / kayaking

Disc Golf

Educational programs

Fairs and festivals

Fishing

Gravel biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Hunting

Mountain biking

Night sky viewing

Off Highway Vehicles (motorcycle / Jeep / ATV)

Paddleboarding

Picnicking

Public concerts

Pump Track / bike skills area

Rafting / boating

Road biking

Rodeo

Running

Sightseeing

Swimming

Youth Athletics

Walking

Wildlife watching / birding

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How would you rate the quality of the following elements in Giles County? [Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor]

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Bike and pedestrian infrastructure / access	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure / access Excellent	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure / access Good	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure / access Fair	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure / access Poor
Community character and unique identity	Community character and unique identity Excellent	Community character and unique identity Good	Community character and unique identity Fair	Community character and unique identity Poor
Downtowns	Downtowns Excellent	Downtowns Good	Downtowns Fair	Downtowns Poor
Hiking Trails	Hiking Trails Excellent	Hiking Trails Good	Hiking Trails Fair	Hiking Trails Poor
Historic preservation and interpretation	Historic preservation and interpretation Excellent	Historic preservation and interpretation Good	Historic preservation and interpretation Fair	Historic preservation and interpretation Poor
Mountain bike trails	Mountain bike trails Excellent	Mountain bike trails Good	Mountain bike trails Fair	Mountain bike trails Poor
OHV trails	OHV trails Excellent	OHV trails Good	OHV trails Fair	OHV trails Poor
Parking	Parking Excellent	Parking Good	Parking Fair	Parking Poor
Parks	Parks Excellent	Parks Good	Parks Fair	Parks Poor
Public art	Public art Excellent	Public art Good	Public art Fair	Public art Poor
Public event space / green space	Public event space / green space Excellent	Public event space / green space Good	Public event space / green space Fair	Public event space / green space Poor
River / creek accesses	River / creek accesses Excellent	River / creek accesses Good	River / creek accesses Fair	River / creek accesses Poor
Safety	Safety Excellent	Safety Good	Safety Fair	Safety Poor

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* 3. How important are the following outdoor recreation assets for residents and visitors to Giles County and surrounding area? [Very important, Important, Somewhat important, Not important]

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Elk River	Elk River Very Important	Elk River Important	Elk River Somewhat Important	Elk River Not Important
Elkton City Park	Elkton City Park Very Important	Elkton City Park Important	Elkton City Park Somewhat Important	Elkton City Park Not Important
Giles County Skatepark (Pulaski)	Giles County Skatepark (Pulaski) Very Important	Giles County Skatepark (Pulaski) Important	Giles County Skatepark (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Giles County Skatepark (Pulaski) Not Important
Annie Wade Boat Ramp at Annie Wade Rd. (Richland Creek)	Annie Wade Boat Ramp at Annie Wade Rd. (Richland Creek) Very Important	Annie Wade Boat Ramp at Annie Wade Rd. (Richland Creek) Important	Annie Wade Boat Ramp at Annie Wade Rd. (Richland Creek) Somewhat Important	Annie Wade Boat Ramp at Annie Wade Rd. (Richland Creek) Not Important
Jim Potts Boat Ramp at Hwy 64 E. (Richland Creek)	Jim Potts Boat Ramp at Hwy 64 E. (Richland Creek) Very Important	Jim Potts Boat Ramp at Hwy 64 E. (Richland Creek) Important	Jim Potts Boat Ramp at Hwy 64 E. (Richland Creek) Somewhat Important	Jim Potts Boat Ramp at Hwy 64 E. (Richland Creek) Not Important
John Barnes Park (Ardmore)	John Barnes Park (Ardmore) Very Important	John Barnes Park (Ardmore) Important	John Barnes Park (Ardmore) Somewhat Important	John Barnes Park (Ardmore) Not Important
Magazine Road Park (Pulaski)	Magazine Road Park (Pulaski) Very Important	Magazine Road Park (Pulaski) Important	Magazine Road Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Magazine Road Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Matt Gardner Access Area at Hwy 31 (Elk River)	Matt Gardner Access Area at Hwy 31 (Elk River) Very Important	Matt Gardner Access Area at Hwy 31 (Elk River) Important	Matt Gardner Access Area at Hwy 31 (Elk River) Somewhat Important	Matt Gardner Access Area at Hwy 31 (Elk River) Not Important
Milky Way Farm	Milky Way Farm Very Important	Milky Way Farm Important	Milky Way Farm Somewhat Important	Milky Way Farm Not Important
Minor Hill City Park	Minor Hill City Park Very Important	Minor Hill City Park Important	Minor Hill City Park Somewhat Important	Minor Hill City Park Not Important
Minor Hill Community Bldg.	Minor Hill Community Bldg. Very Important	Minor Hill Community Bldg. Important	Minor Hill Community Bldg. Somewhat Important	Minor Hill Community Bldg. Not Important
Minor Hill Saddle & Walk Horse Club	Minor Hill Saddle & Walk Horse Club Very Important	Minor Hill Saddle & Walk Horse Club Important	Minor Hill Saddle & Walk Horse Club Somewhat Important	Minor Hill Saddle & Walk Horse Club Not Important
Pleasant Run Dog Park (Pulaski)	Pleasant Run Dog Park (Pulaski) Very Important	Pleasant Run Dog Park (Pulaski) Important	Pleasant Run Dog Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Pleasant Run Dog Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Pleasant Run Trail (Pulaski)	Pleasant Run Trail (Pulaski) Very Important	Pleasant Run Trail (Pulaski) Important	Pleasant Run Trail (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Pleasant Run Trail (Pulaski) Not Important
Pulaski Recreation Center	Pulaski Recreation Center Very Important	Pulaski Recreation Center Important	Pulaski Recreation Center Somewhat Important	Pulaski Recreation Center Not Important
Richland Creek	Richland Creek Very Important	Richland Creek Important	Richland Creek Somewhat Important	Richland Creek Not Important
Richland Park (Pulaski)	Richland Park (Pulaski) Very Important	Richland Park (Pulaski) Important	Richland Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Richland Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Robert Dunnavant Memorial Park (Lynnville)	Robert Dunnavant Memorial Park (Lynnville) Very Important	Robert Dunnavant Memorial Park (Lynnville) Important	Robert Dunnavant Memorial Park (Lynnville) Somewhat Important	Robert Dunnavant Memorial Park (Lynnville) Not Important
Rotary Soccer Park (Pulaski)	Rotary Soccer Park (Pulaski) Very Important	Rotary Soccer Park (Pulaski) Important	Rotary Soccer Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Rotary Soccer Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Sam Davis Park & Steve Speer Field (Pulaski)	Sam Davis Park & Steve Speer Field (Pulaski) Very Important	Sam Davis Park & Steve Speer Field (Pulaski) Important	Sam Davis Park & Steve Speer Field (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Sam Davis Park & Steve Speer Field (Pulaski) Not Important
Sharewood Park (Pulaski)	Sharewood Park (Pulaski) Very Important	Sharewood Park (Pulaski) Important	Sharewood Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Sharewood Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Tracy Wilburn Sports Field (Minor Hill)	Tracy Wilburn Sports Field (Minor Hill) Very Important	Tracy Wilburn Sports Field (Minor Hill) Important	Tracy Wilburn Sports Field (Minor Hill) Somewhat Important	Tracy Wilburn Sports Field (Minor Hill) Not Important
Trail of Tears	Trail of Tears Very Important	Trail of Tears Important	Trail of Tears Somewhat Important	Trail of Tears Not Important
Trail of Tears Overlook	Trail of Tears Overlook Very Important	Trail of Tears Overlook Important	Trail of Tears Overlook Somewhat Important	Trail of Tears Overlook Not Important
Turner Park (Pulaski)	Turner Park (Pulaski) Very Important	Turner Park (Pulaski) Important	Turner Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	Turner Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Elk River Boat Launch at Veto Rd. (Elk River)	Elk River Boat Launch at Veto Rd. (Elk River) Very Important	Elk River Boat Launch at Veto Rd. (Elk River) Important	Elk River Boat Launch at Veto Rd. (Elk River) Somewhat Important	Elk River Boat Launch at Veto Rd. (Elk River) Not Important
UT Curry Athletic Complex	UT Curry Athletic Complex Very Important	UT Curry Athletic Complex Important	UT Curry Athletic Complex Somewhat Important	UT Curry Athletic Complex Not Important
UT Southern Athletic Complex	UT Southern Athletic Complex Very Important	UT Southern Athletic Complex Important	UT Southern Athletic Complex Somewhat Important	UT Southern Athletic Complex Not Important
Vales Mill Boat Ramp at Vales Mill Rd. (Richland Creek)	Vales Mill Boat Ramp at Vales Mill Rd. (Richland Creek) Very Important	Vales Mill Boat Ramp at Vales Mill Rd. (Richland Creek) Important	Vales Mill Boat Ramp at Vales Mill Rd. (Richland Creek) Somewhat Important	Vales Mill Boat Ramp at Vales Mill Rd. (Richland Creek) Not Important
W.D. Savage Memorial Park / North End Park (Pulaski)	W.D. Savage Memorial Park / North End Park (Pulaski) Very Important	W.D. Savage Memorial Park / North End Park (Pulaski) Important	W.D. Savage Memorial Park / North End Park (Pulaski) Somewhat Important	W.D. Savage Memorial Park / North End Park (Pulaski) Not Important
Wolf Gap	Wolf Gap Very Important	Wolf Gap Important	Wolf Gap Somewhat Important	Wolf Gap Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How should Giles County prioritize development and improvement of the following outdoor facilities? [High priority, Medium priority, Low priority, Not a priority]

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Not a Priority
Athletic Fields	Athletic Fields High Priority	Athletic Fields Medium Priority	Athletic Fields Low Priority	Athletic Fields Not a Priority
Campgrounds	Campgrounds High Priority	Campgrounds Medium Priority	Campgrounds Low Priority	Campgrounds Not a Priority
Disc golf courses	Disc golf courses High Priority	Disc golf courses Medium Priority	Disc golf courses Low Priority	Disc golf courses Not a Priority
Downtown public spaces	Downtown public spaces High Priority	Downtown public spaces Medium Priority	Downtown public spaces Low Priority	Downtown public spaces Not a Priority
Fairgrounds	Fairgrounds High Priority	Fairgrounds Medium Priority	Fairgrounds Low Priority	Fairgrounds Not a Priority
Fishing areas	Fishing areas High Priority	Fishing areas Medium Priority	Fishing areas Low Priority	Fishing areas Not a Priority
Gravel bike routes	Gravel bike routes High Priority	Gravel bike routes Medium Priority	Gravel bike routes Low Priority	Gravel bike routes Not a Priority
Hiking trails	Hiking trails High Priority	Hiking trails Medium Priority	Hiking trails Low Priority	Hiking trails Not a Priority
Mountain bike trails	Mountain bike trails High Priority	Mountain bike trails Medium Priority	Mountain bike trails Low Priority	Mountain bike trails Not a Priority
Multi-use trails / greenways	Multi-use trails / greenways High Priority	Multi-use trails / greenways Medium Priority	Multi-use trails / greenways Low Priority	Multi-use trails / greenways Not a Priority
OHV trails	OHV trails High Priority	OHV trails Medium Priority	OHV trails Low Priority	OHV trails Not a Priority
Outdoor event venues	Outdoor event venues High Priority	Outdoor event venues Medium Priority	Outdoor event venues Low Priority	Outdoor event venues Not a Priority
Picnic areas	Picnic areas High Priority	Picnic areas Medium Priority	Picnic areas Low Priority	Picnic areas Not a Priority
Playgrounds	Playgrounds High Priority	Playgrounds Medium Priority	Playgrounds Low Priority	Playgrounds Not a Priority
Pump track / bike skills area	Pump track / bike skills area High Priority	Pump track / bike skills area Medium Priority	Pump track / bike skills area Low Priority	Pump track / bike skills area Not a Priority
River / creek accesses	River / creek accesses High Priority	River / creek accesses Medium Priority	River / creek accesses Low Priority	River / creek accesses Not a Priority
Rodeo arenas	Rodeo arenas High Priority	Rodeo arenas Medium Priority	Rodeo arenas Low Priority	Rodeo arenas Not a Priority
Skateboard parks	Skateboard parks High Priority	Skateboard parks Medium Priority	Skateboard parks Low Priority	Skateboard parks Not a Priority
Swimming areas	Swimming areas High Priority	Swimming areas Medium Priority	Swimming areas Low Priority	Swimming areas Not a Priority

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How often do the following issues present challenges to you or your family in accessing and participating in outdoor recreation in Giles County?

	Always	Often	Sometimes	Never
ADA access	ADA access Always	ADA access Often	ADA access Sometimes	ADA access Never
Cost / too expensive	Cost / too expensive Always	Cost / too expensive Often	Cost / too expensive Sometimes	Cost / too expensive Never
Inadequate parking	Inadequate parking Always	Inadequate parking Often	Inadequate parking Sometimes	Inadequate parking Never
Lack of information and directional signage	Lack of information and directional signage Always	Lack of information and directional signage Often	Lack of information and directional signage Sometimes	Lack of information and directional signage Never
Lack of ongoing maintenance	Lack of ongoing maintenance Always	Lack of ongoing maintenance Often	Lack of ongoing maintenance Sometimes	Lack of ongoing maintenance Never
Lack of public access	Lack of public access Always	Lack of public access Often	Lack of public access Sometimes	Lack of public access Never
Need special equipment / skills	Need special equipment / skills Always	Need special equipment / skills Often	Need special equipment / skills Sometimes	Need special equipment / skills Never
Overcrowding	Overcrowding Always	Overcrowding Often	Overcrowding Sometimes	Overcrowding Never
Safety concerns	Safety concerns Always	Safety concerns Often	Safety concerns Sometimes	Safety concerns Never

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please rank the following categories in order of importance to the Giles County community, with 1 as the most important.

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* 7. What amenities would you like to see in Giles County (such as parks, greenways, restaurants, shops, concerts, etc.)?

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* 8. How important do you feel outdoor recreation is to the future of Giles County?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Level of Importance	Level of Importance Very Important	Level of Importance Important	Level of Importance Somewhat Important	Level of Importance Not Important

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* 9. Please offer any additional thoughts or ideas regarding outdoor recreation in Giles County.

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* 10. What is your zipcode?

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* 11. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and Over

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* 12. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 13. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

None

1-2

3-4

More than 4

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 14. Please specify your race.

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native American

Pacific Islander

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 15. Please specify your ethnicity.

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 16. What is the highest level of school or degree you have completed? If you’re currently enrolled in school please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

Less than a High School Diploma

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational / Trade School

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Professional or Doctoral Degree

Prefer Not to Answer

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* 17. What is your total household income?

Less than $14,999

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or More

Prefer Not to Answer

Giles Outdoors Recreation Action Plan Community Survey

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* 1. Which ACTIVITIES do you believe are the most popular for residents and visitors in Giles County? Choose all that apply.

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* 2. How would you rate the quality of the following elements in Giles County? [Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor]

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* 3. How important are the following outdoor recreation assets for residents and visitors to Giles County and surrounding area? [Very important, Important, Somewhat important, Not important]

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* 4. How should Giles County prioritize development and improvement of the following outdoor facilities? [High priority, Medium priority, Low priority, Not a priority]

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* 5. How often do the following issues present challenges to you or your family in accessing and participating in outdoor recreation in Giles County?

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* 6. Please rank the following categories in order of importance to the Giles County community, with 1 as the most important.

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* 7. What amenities would you like to see in Giles County (such as parks, greenways, restaurants, shops, concerts, etc.)?

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* 8. How important do you feel outdoor recreation is to the future of Giles County?

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* 9. Please offer any additional thoughts or ideas regarding outdoor recreation in Giles County.

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* 10. What is your zipcode?

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* 11. What is your age?

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* 12. What is your gender?

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* 13. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

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* 14. Please specify your race.

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* 15. Please specify your ethnicity.

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* 16. What is the highest level of school or degree you have completed? If you’re currently enrolled in school please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

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* 17. What is your total household income?

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* 18. If you'd like to receive updates about the Giles Outdoors Recreation Action Plan, please enter your email.

Giles Outdoors Recreation Action Plan
Community Survey