Prescott Park Master Plan Resident Survey

Existing Conditions and Long-Range Visioning for Prescott Park

The objective of this survey is to learn people's ideas so a park master plan can be created reflecting their needs and desires for the future. Meredith residents are encouraged to participate.

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* 1. Demographic information. Select your age category.

Middle school / high school

18-24

25-44

45-64

65+

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* 2. Select the description that most closely describes your residence in Meredith.

Year-round resident

Part-time resident, mostly warm weather months

Part-time resident, mostly cold weather months

Part-time resident, about equal throughout the year

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* 3. What statement most closely describes your use of the park?

I am at the park every day.

I am at the park more than once a week.

I am at the park sporadically -- weekly and/or monthly.

I mostly only attend Town events at the park.

I am at the park seasonally for Rec Department leagues and Town activities.

I am at the park infrequently, but my children are there a lot.

I don't go to the park.

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* 4. What time of day do you and/or your family most frequently visit the park?

Morning

Morning to Midday

Midday to Afternoon

Afternoon into Evening

Evening

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Complete this statement. Typically, when I visit the park, I

Bring my spouse or partner.

Bring 1 or more child aged 0-5 years.

Bring 1 or more school aged child.

Bring preschool child/children AND school aged child/children.

Go alone.

Go alone and meet friends and/or family there.

Bring my spouse/partner and kids.

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* 6. Would you be in favor of installing additional video cameras for enhanced safety at the park?

Yes

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* 7. When you visit the park, how do you arrive?

Bicycle, Ebike, or scooter

Bus

Personal vehicle

By foot

I drop-off and pick-up family members at the park. I don't typically stay around.

I park my vehicle at another location (community center, school) and walk over to the the park.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. List the existing park resources according to those used most frequently by you and/or your children (1=most frequently).

Walking /nature trails

N/A

Basketball court

N/A

Batting cage

N/A

Skate board park

N/A

Ice skating rink

N/A

Tennis courts

N/A

Snowmobile trail access

N/A

Pickleball courts

N/A

Back board

N/A

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* 9. Many people use the park for unorganized activities. List these activities by frequency of use by you and/or your children (1=most frequently).

Dog walking and dog ball playing

N/A

Walking or running

N/A

Lunch breaks

N/A

Bird watching

N/A

Cross country skiing and/or snow shoeing

N/A

Orienteering, geocaching, Pokemon Go, etc.

N/A

Mountain biking, gravel biking, etc.

N/A

Kite, drone flying

N/A

Orienteering

N/A

Simply enjoying nature

N/A

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* 10. What do you see as the greatest obstacles to your enjoyment of Prescott Park? (Select all that apply.)

Lack of, difficult access to bathrooms and drinking water

Lack of, inadequate lighting for playing sports

Lack of, inadequate sport spectator seating, space for seating

Lack of, inadequate trash and recycling receptacles

Lack of, inadequate bicycle racks and picnic areas

Lack of, inadequate lighted walking paths

Lack of, inadequate shade structures/ shelters where they are needed

Lack of, inadequate facilities that accommodate diverse age groups

Wet and poor playing field conditions

Lack of, inadequate ice skating opportunity

Inadequate parking, poor parking area conditions

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What would enhance your enjoyment of the park? (Select all that apply.)

More parking and improved circulation for pedestrians and vehicles

Accessible sensory walk

Dedicated drop-off and pick-up area

Improved playing field conditions

More, improved walking paths and a lighted accessible walking loop

More, improved shade structures/ shelters

More, improved restroom facilities

More, improved field and court lighting

More, improved spectator seating

More, improved trash and recycling amenities

More, improved bike racks and picnic areas

More, better access to water bubbler/bottle filling spigot

More exercise and fitness options

Maps and wayfinding placards

Area lighting for parking and walkways

Gathering space for meeting and socializing; performance space

More, additional lighted playing fields and courts

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which, if any, of these statements reflect your feelings about, and experiences at, the park? (Select all that apply.)

I feel safe at the park.

I don't feel safe at the park.

I believe the park should look attractive, as it is a reflection of our Town.

I feel that the park should host activities for residents of all ages and abilities.

I am excited for the new playground to be installed at the park.

I wish that the park provided senior exercise equipment for the elders in my family.

It's not easy to get around the park if you're using a walker or stroller.

I would go to the park more frequently if there were lighted walking paths.

I appreciate it when food and drink are for sale at the park during games and events. It's convenient.

I wish there were more dedicated pickleball courts.

Other (please specify)

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* 13. The park is centrally located between a number of Town attractions. Select all of the statements that apply to your use of the park.

I sometimes cut through the park to walk downtown from locations around the park, such as the community center, my residential development, and the school.

I use the park as a location for meeting and car pooling.

After school, I pick up my children at the park.

I access the snowmobile trails at the park because I can leave my vehicle and trailer there without a permit.

I would walk between the school and the park if the steep trail was easier to climb.

I use the wood stairs to get to the community center from the park, and vise versa.

I would walk through the park if there were lighted walking paths.

I wish there was more parking so we could easily host regional sporting events.

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What single resource or amenity (currently not there) would you like to see added to Prescott Park?

Volleyball court

Disc golf

Climbing wall

Splash pad

Community garden

Archery

Fenced dog area

Wifi

Bike pump track

Lighted pathways

Playing fields with synthetic turf

Expanded paved vehicular parking

Sensory garden

Shuffleboard

Curling

Parkour (French physical training activity)

Food and beverage concessions for sale every day

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Do you support the occasional rental of park facilities for private functions?

Yes

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* 16. Would you consider improved access and visibility of Hawkins Brook at the park a positive improvement?

Yes

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* 17. A new playground will be one of the first improvements constructed at the park. Do you anticipate having family members use the playground while others are participating in organized recreation?

Yes

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* 18. List the park fields according to those used most frequently by you and/or your children (1=most frequently).

Lower field 1 (middle school softball, LL baseball)

N/A

Lower field 2 (LL baseball)

N/A

Lower field 3 (middle school baseball)

N/A

Lower field (middle school soccer)

N/A

Lower field (Parks and Rec youth soccer)

N/A

Upper soccer field D (high school soccer and lacrosse)

N/A

Upper field (youth soccer)

N/A

Upper field 4 (high school, Babe Ruth, adult baseball)

N/A

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* 19. What single improvement or repair is most needed at the park?

Concessions facility

Playground

More, dedicated pickleball courts

Sidewalk between upper park and lower park

Paved and well-delineated vehicle parking

Lighted accessible walking paths

Improved ball playing fields

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Thank you for participating in this survey! Feel free to provide your email address below if you wish to hear updates from the Prescott Park Renovation Committee.