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City of Traverse City 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

The City of Traverse City is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will help guide the City as it develops and improves its parks and recreation system over the next five years.
We invite you to provide feedback on your experiences and opinions on the parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services offered by Traverse City, and comment on any improvements or new initiatives you would like to see in the future.
Your input in this plan is crucial to helping Traverse City make the best investments in parks and recreation over the next five years. This confidential survey will take about 15-20 minutes to complete
1.Do you live in Traverse City?
2.If you live or own property in the City, please select all that apply:
3.How many people currently live in your household?
4.What are the ages of the members of your household (select all that apply)
5.What is your age?
6.How often do you or your family members visit a park in the City of Traverse City?
7.What is the primary way you travel to a park?
8.Do you feel there is equitable access to quality parks and recreation facilities for all Traverse City Residents?
9.How important are each of the following recreational activities to you or
members of your household?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Nature trails
Nature Observation
Walking / Hiking
Jogging / Running
Biking- Paved path
Biking - Off-Road / Mountain
Golf
Playgrounds
Swimming
Fishing
Hunting
Boating / Sailing
Kayaking / Canoeing
Pickleball
Tennis
Baseball / Softball
Soccer
Football
Sand Volleyball
Disc Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Ice Skating
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Skiing - Downhill
Skiing - Crosscountry
Ice Hockey
Skateboarding
Shuffleboard
Concessions
10.In general, what kind of recreation/leisure activities do you and your family members
participate in? (Select all that apply)
11.Please rate the following parks and recreational spaces and facilities based on availability and sufficient quantity
Excellent
Good
Average
Marginal
Poor
Availability of Park Land & Green space
Variety of Parks and Recreation Facilities / Amenities
Athletic Fields
Sports Courts
Non-Motorized Trails
Available Seating Amenities
Restroom Facilities
Pavilion Facilities
Playgrounds
Lighting
Security
Accessibility
Special Events / Programming
Access to Waterfront Activities
12.How would you rank the appearance, maintenance and cleanliness of existing park facilities?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Have not visited this park
American Legion Park
Arbutus Court Park
Ashton Park
Boon Street Park
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Bryant Park
Clancy Park
Clinch Park
Darrow Park
Dutmers Natural Area
East Bay Park
F & M Park
Fulton Park
Grand Traverse Commons
Hannah Park
Hickory Hills Recreation Area
Highland Park
Hull Park
Huron Hills Park
Indian Woods Park
Juniper Gardens
Lay Park
Meijer's Silverbrook Acres
Mini Park
Open Space Park
Senior Citizen Park
Slabtown Corner
Smith Walkway
Sunrise Peace Park
Sunset Park
Union Street Dam Park
Volleyball Courts (West End)
Wellington Street Plaza
West End Beach
13.What are recreation facilities you would MOST LIKE TO SEE more of
or added in the city to meet the needs of the members of your household?
(select all that apply)
14.What types of recreation programming dos your household have a NEED for? (select all that apply)
15.What are reasons preventing you or members of your household from
using parks, recreational facilities or programs more often? (select all that
apply)
16.Please indicate which non-City recreational facilities and programs you or members of your household have used during the last 12 months.
17.Indicate your opinion with the following to improve the Traverse City park
system
Very Important
Important
Moderately Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
The City should redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities
The City should acquire land for future parks and open space
The City should focus effort on better maintenance of existing facilities
The City should develop additional non-motorized trails
The City should provide additional recreational programs and activities
The City should provide additional opportunities for water front activities
The City should invest in parks and recreation
18.Do you think improvements are needed in any of the following areas regarding Traverse City park facility maintenance?
Yes
No
No Opinion
Lighting
Safety / Security
Restroom Appearance / Cleanliness
Overall Cleanliness of Facilities
Beach / Waterfront
Barrier Free Accessibility
Quality of Landscaping
Quality of Lawn Areas and Green Space
Tree Maintenance
Fence Maintenance
Broken / Missing Equipment
Playground Equipment safety
Vandalism / Graffiti
19.Choose the top three items below in which you believe the city should invest in during the next five years (select only three)
20.Rank the benefits of parks, trails, and programs that are important to you and those in your household.
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Preserve open space and environmental features
Make Traverse City a more desirable place to live
Improve physical health and fitness
Improve mental health and reduce stress
Increase property values
Attract new residents and businesses
Develop and improve youth social skills and self-image
21.Would you support increased funding for park improvements and recreation programs?
22.How would you prefer to be kept informed about parks and recreation news or events?
23.Please provide any additional feedback.