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Frederic Township Parks and Recreation Community Survey

Frederic Township’s Park and Recreation Committee is updating the 5-Year Recreation Plan and requests your input on future recreational planning and development. This survey will take a few minutes of your time, but it will help the formation of your community for years to come!
1.What is your residency status?
2.What are the ages of your household members? (Check all that apply.)
3.Which facilities do you use most often? (Check all that apply.)
4.How many times a year do you utilize the following recreational facilities or areas?
1-5
6-10
11-20
21+
Eagle Park
Township Hall Community Center
Betty Sadjak Memorial Park
Hartwick Pines State Park
Goose Creek State Forest Campground and Trail Camp
Manistee River/M-72 Bridge Campground
Upper Manistee River Campground
Frederic ORV Loop
Snowmobile Trail #7 (Frederic to Beaver Creek)
Sandhill Lake Forest Preserve (MacArthur Property)
Deward Ghost Town
5.Which season(s) do you use recreation facilities/areas? (Check all that apply.)
6.Which activities do you and your family enjoy? (Check all that apply.)
7.What amenities do you feel are MISSING at the following TOWNSHIP-OWNED recreational areas? (Check all that apply.)
8.What amenities do you feel are MISSING at the following STATE-OWNED recreational areas? (Check all that apply.)
9.What other recreational activities and facilities/areas do you utilize in surrounding communities?
10.Do you utilize the AuSable River access site(s)?
11.What historic/cultural sites do you visit in the Frederic area?
12.How far do you typically travel to use recreational facilites/areas?
13.What barriers prevent you from using recreation facilities more often? (Check all that apply.)
14.On a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high), how would you rate the following aspects of each park?
Eagle Park
Betty Sadjak Memorial Park
Amount of open/natural space
Seating areas/benches
Safety/security and lighting
Restroom facilities
Accessibility for all
Outdoor exercise equipment
Picnic areas
Available amenities
Ease of parking
Play equipment
Park maintenance
15.How would you rate the current public waterfront access on each site?
Unsure
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Au Sable River
Manistee River
16.What waterfront improvements are most needed? (Check all that apply.)
17.What trail improvements are most needed? (Check all that apply.)
Motorized Trails
Non-Motorized Trails
Better maintenance
Trailhead parking
Grooming improvements (winter)
Signage and mapping
Expanded connections
Seating/shade areas
None
Unsure
18.Which should be the highest priority over the next five years for recreation facilities?
19.Are there improvements that would most benefit RESIDENTS? (Check all that apply.)
20.Are there improvements that would most benefit local and surrounding BUSINESSES? (Check all that apply.)
21.Are there improvements that needed for YOUTH? (Check all that apply.)
22.Are there improvements that are needed to address ADULT activities? (Check all that apply.)
23.Are there improvements that are needed to address FAMILY activities? (Check all that apply.)
24.Are there improvements that are needed to address SENIOR activities? (Check all that apply.)
25.Would you be interested in any of the following recreational safety classes, if offered? (Check all that apply.)
26.How do you prefer to receive information regarding parks and recreation updates/offerings? (Check all that apply.)
27.Do you have any additional comments regarding recreational planning?
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