Dorr Township Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan Survey Dorr Township is in the process of updating the Township Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan for 2015-2020. The Plan is important for ensuring that residents are adequately provided with parks, recreation, open space, trails, and amenities and facilities.All residents are invited to take this survey to help the Parks Commission and the planning team of Williams & Works (Based in Grand Rapids) to identify Township priorities. The survey is available through September 16, 2014. There is information at the end of the survey about the Parks Plan Open House to be held on Monday, September 15. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. Question Title * 1. What is your age? 18 or under 19-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Question Title * 2. I am currently: A homeowner in Dorr Township A renter in Dorr Township Living with family or friends in Dorr Township A business owner in Dorr Township Residing in another community Please specify which community you live in if you are not a resident of Dorr Question Title * 3. If you reside in Dorr Township, which area do you live in (please refer to the map below)? 1 2 3 4 5 6 I do not live in Dorr Township Question Title Please refer to this map for Question 3 Question Title * 4. How important are parks, trails, and open space to your quality of life? Not important Important Very important No opinion Question Title * 5. Who in your household is the most active user of parks? Myself Another adult in the household Children Our whole family No one in my family Question Title * 6. How often do you visit the following parks (please refer to the map below if needed): Frequently (1 or more times per week) Often (2-3 times per month) Sometimes (A few times per year) Rarely (less than once per year) Never North Park North Park Frequently (1 or more times per week) North Park Often (2-3 times per month) North Park Sometimes (A few times per year) North Park Rarely (less than once per year) North Park Never South Park South Park Frequently (1 or more times per week) South Park Often (2-3 times per month) South Park Sometimes (A few times per year) South Park Rarely (less than once per year) South Park Never Bysterveld Park Bysterveld Park Frequently (1 or more times per week) Bysterveld Park Often (2-3 times per month) Bysterveld Park Sometimes (A few times per year) Bysterveld Park Rarely (less than once per year) Bysterveld Park Never Township Park in Moline Township Park in Moline Frequently (1 or more times per week) Township Park in Moline Often (2-3 times per month) Township Park in Moline Sometimes (A few times per year) Township Park in Moline Rarely (less than once per year) Township Park in Moline Never George Schrotenboer Memorial Park in Moline George Schrotenboer Memorial Park in Moline Frequently (1 or more times per week) George Schrotenboer Memorial Park in Moline Often (2-3 times per month) George Schrotenboer Memorial Park in Moline Sometimes (A few times per year) George Schrotenboer Memorial Park in Moline Rarely (less than once per year) George Schrotenboer Memorial Park in Moline Never Sycamore Elementary School playground Sycamore Elementary School playground Frequently (1 or more times per week) Sycamore Elementary School playground Often (2-3 times per month) Sycamore Elementary School playground Sometimes (A few times per year) Sycamore Elementary School playground Rarely (less than once per year) Sycamore Elementary School playground Never Saint Stanislaus School playground Saint Stanislaus School playground Frequently (1 or more times per week) Saint Stanislaus School playground Often (2-3 times per month) Saint Stanislaus School playground Sometimes (A few times per year) Saint Stanislaus School playground Rarely (less than once per year) Saint Stanislaus School playground Never Moline Christian School playground Moline Christian School playground Frequently (1 or more times per week) Moline Christian School playground Often (2-3 times per month) Moline Christian School playground Sometimes (A few times per year) Moline Christian School playground Rarely (less than once per year) Moline Christian School playground Never Other (Please list any other natural or recreation areas you visit) Question Title * 7. Which of the following benefits of parks and recreation are most important to you? Please select up to FIVE (5). Provide opportunities to enjoy nature/outdoors Promote parks and recreation programming and activities Improve health and wellness Protect the natural environment and wildlife Provide cultural opportunities Help seniors and disabled people remain active Connect people together, building stronger families and neighborhoods Enhance community image and sense of place Connect to a regional trail network Improve property values Question Title * 8. How important are the following in improving parks and recreation offerings in Dorr Township? Please rank in order, with ONE (1) being the most important and EIGHT (8) being the least important. *Please note that when you make your selections, they will automatically be ranked. Therefore, when you select your "1" option, it will move to the top of the list, the choice you select as "2" will move underneath it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Developing new parks and facilities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Maintaining existing parks and facilities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Acquiring land for future parks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Increasing accessibility for all abilities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Increasing programming in parks (classes, activities, outdoor education) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Establishing a trail system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Establishing a dedicated parks millage Question Title * 9. If you do not currently use parks in Dorr Township, what is the reason? Please pick your TOP choice. Not interested/no time Lack of facilities Poorly maintained Too far away, not conveniently located I use parks in other townships/cities Do not have transportation Do not know where they are Do not know what’s available Question Title * 10. Are there any locations in Dorr Township that would benefit from a pathway or trail system? If so, where? Question Title * 11. What types of parks are most needed in Dorr Township? Please check any that apply. Small neighborhood parks Large multi-use parks that serve the whole community Natural areas A sports complex park Parks with water frontage No additional parks or natural areas are needed Question Title * 12. Which groups are underserved by current recreation services and amenities? Please check any that apply. Preschoolers and toddlers (Under 5) Elementary school aged children (5-9) Adolescents (10-18) Young adults (19-24) Adults (25- 64) Seniors (65+) Children with disabilities Adults with disabilities Question Title * 13. Do you feel adequately served by area programming (camps, sports leagues, outdoor education)? Yes No Somewhat Comments: Question Title * 14. How would you rate your level of satisfaction with the current recreational and parks offerings in Dorr Township? Unsatisfied Somewhat satisfied Satisfied Highly satisfied Question Title * 15. What parks and recreation amenities, facilities, and services are you most interested in? Please check your top FIVE (5) choices. Amphitheater Athletic fields (Soccer/Lacrosse/Field Hockey/football/Baseball) Basketball Courts Bathrooms Bike Trail Children’s play equipment Dog park Ice skating rink Inclusive and universally accessible playground (barrier free) Interpretation/nature center Outdoor lighting Outdoor water recreation (splash pad, fountains) Pool Picnic pavilions Outdoor recreation programming Public art Tennis Courts Trail head with bathroom facilities Trail/park wayfinding signs Skate park Sports Complex Trails and paths Wireless internet service (Wi-Fi) Question Title * 16. Where would you like to see any of the facilities selected in Question 16? Please write in answers, including the SPECIFIC AMENITY or FACILITY as well as the LOCATION based on the numbered zones on the map below. Question Title Please use this map to refer to Question 17 Question Title * 17. Are you willing to financially support a new parks millage? If so, how much is your household willing to spend per year? $50.00 or less $51.00 - $99.00 $100.00 - $199.00 I am not willing to financially support a new parks millage Uncertain Question Title * 18. Please share any comments, questions, or concerns below: Please join the Parks Commission and planners on Monday, September 15 for an Open House to further exchange ideas and visions for Dorr Township parks and recreation services, facilities, and amenities. The Open House will begin at 7:00 PM at Dorr Township Hall, 4196 18th Street, Dorr, MI 49323. Done