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Town of Thompson Recreation Survey
1.
What are the primary reasons that you use Town of Thompson parks?
Enjoy the outdoors or nature
Walk or bike for excercise
Play sports
Participate in family activities
Picnic and general leisure activities
Use a specific facility at a park, such as pole barn or playground
Meet friends
Attend special events
Don't use parks
Other (please specify)
2.
Select the 5 activities you would like to do most. Assume you have the time, money and transportation to do whichever 5 activities you want.
Walking for pleasure
Bicycling for pleasure
Hiking
Swimming
Camping
Nature walks
Dog walking
Reading for pleasure
Playground
Exercising/Aerobics
Fishing
Jogging/Running
Wildlife watching
Gardening
Arts & Crafts
Kayaking/boating
Bird watching
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Skateboarding
Basketball
Football
Skiing/Snowboarding
Other (please specify)
3.
Have any household members used recreational programs provided by the Town of Thompson in the last two years.
Yes
No
Unsure
4.
If yes to question #3, which recreational programs?
Youth Basketball Program (Middle School)
Youth Basketball Program (Elementary)
Youth Flag Football Program at Somerville Field
Y.M.C.A. Summer Youth Camp
Kickball Event at Somerville Field
Pickleball
Thursday Night Ski Program at Holiday Mountain
Treat and Trails
Guided Snowshow Hike at East Mongaup River Park
Guided Nature Walk at Lake Ida Park
Yoga
5.
If you participated in services and programs offered by the Town of Thompson, how did you learn about them? (Please select all that apply)
From friends or word of mouth
Information distributed through schools
Website
Town Email
Facebook
Instagram
From the local newspaper
Posters/Flyers
6.
If you do not participate in recreation or sports programs offered by the Town of Thompson, what are your reasons?
Not aware of programs
Too busy/no time
Don't have activities I'm interested in
Held at inconvenient times
Need childcare in order to participate
Held at inconvenient locations
Not accessible for people with disabilities
Lack of transportation
7.
What are the most convenient program times for your and others in your household?
Weekend mornings
Weekend afternoons
Weekend evenings
Drop-in formats, rather than on-going activities
Weekday mornings
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
8.
What additional recreation programs do you feel the Town of Thompson should offer or expand? (Please check which one and write type of programs at the bottom)
Special events (concerts in the park, festivals, movies, etc)
Outdoor/Environmental Programs (nature walks, etc.)
Fitness Classes (aerobics, yoga, etc.)
Sports (baseball, ultimate frisbee, etc.)
Arts & Crafts Classes
Aquatic Program (swim lessons, water excercise)
No additional programs are needed
Specifiy what types of programs
9.
Would you like to be added to our email list?
Yes
No
Email:
10.
Are you interested in volunteering to teach or run a recreational program?
Yes
No
Name & Email: