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City of Sanibel Dog Park Community Interest Survey

Survey Purpose:

The goal of this survey is to gauge community interest in a potential dog park facility on Sanibel. The information collected will help us assess feasibility and guide possible next steps. Please note that this is an exploratory effort—no funding has been allocated, site assessment and selection have not occurred, etc. Thank you for taking the time to share your input!
1.Are you resident of the City of Sanibel?
2.If yes to Question #1, please select one of the following:
3.If no to Question #1, please select one of the following:
4.Do you own a dog?
5.If yes to Question #4, how many dogs do you own?
6.If you own dogs, how many are small dogs (20 lbs or less)?
7.If you own dogs, how many are large dogs (greater than 20lbs)?
8.If you own dog(s), are they up-to-date on vaccinations and/or licensed by the City of Sanibel?
9.If there was a dog park located on Sanibel, would you use it?
10.If yes to Question #9, how often would you use a dog park facility on Sanibel?
11.Would you pay to utilize a dog park on Sanibel (i.e. purchase a dog park membership)?
12.How should the construction and maintenance of a dog park be funded?
13.Have you visited any of the seven Lee County off leash dog parks (Woof-A-Hatchee, Ft Myers; K-9 Corral, Estero; Dog Beach, Bonita Springs; Paws4Duty, Lehigh Acres; Pooch Park, N. Ft Myers; Barkingham, Buckingham; Boca Grande Dog Park)?
14.If yes to Question #13, which of the seven Lee County off leash dog parks have you visited?
15.If yes to Question #13, how often do you use any of the Lee County off leash dog parks?
16.If no to Question #13, why do you not use any of the Lee County off leash dog parks?
17.If required, would you be in favor of removing 0.25 to 2 acres of City-owned land from the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Conservation District to construct a dog park? NOTE: To remove any City-owned land from the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Conservation District (ESLCD) would require a referendum.
18.What is the #1 amenity you would like to have at a dog park? (Ex: Restrooms, Dog Wash Station, Benches, etc.)
19.What is the #2 amenity you would like to have at a dog park?
20.What is the #3 amenity you would like to have at a dog park?
21.Open Response for any additional comments: