The Portugal Cove - St. Philip's (PCSP) ECOPARK, with its picturesque landscapes and numerous natural amenities, is set to become a haven for both residents and visitors alike. A Public Planning Session held in December 2024 successfully identified the community’s top programmatic priorities—such as nature-based education, youth programming, health and wellness activities and spaces for the arts.

The park was further enhanced this winter by the addition of 21 acres of land on Neary's Pond donated by the Fry Family Foundation.

The next step is determining how and where those activities should be physically accommodated within this landscape.
Below is a set of 26 design-focused survey questions. This feedback will provide direction for the landscape master design:
Section 1 - Your Connection to the Community

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* 1. How often would you visit this park?

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* 2. Who would typically accompany you to the park? Select all that apply

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* 3. What activities would bring you to the park? Select all that apply.

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* 4. What types of water-based activities would you like to see at Neary’s Pond and the streams and wetlands of the Fry Family Land? Select all that apply.

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* 5. When do you most enjoy outdoor activities? Select all that apply.

Section 2 - Ecological Stewardship

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* 6. Which educational features would best support stewardship of our inland waterways?

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* 7. To ensure the park remains environmentally responsible, which infrastructure features are most important to you? (Please rank, 1 = highest)

Section 3 - Trails & Accessibility

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* 8. What types of trails are most important to you?

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* 9. What level of accessibility should the park prioritize? (Please rank, 1 = highest)

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* 10. How long should an accessible trail loop be?

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* 11. What trail amenities interest you. Select all that apply.

Section 4 - Health & Wellness

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* 12. What wellness features would you value most? (Please rank, 1 = highest)

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* 13. How important is this park for mental wellness and stress relief?

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* 14. Would you participate in organized wellness programming? (yoga, fitness, guided walks, forest bathing etc.)

Section 5 – Arts & Cultural Expression

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* 15. How should art and culture be integrated into the park? Select all that apply.

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* 16. Should local artists be prioritized?

Section 6 – Heritage & Storytelling

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* 17. What aspects of local heritage should be represented? Select all that apply

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* 18. How would you prefer to experience heritage in the park? Select all that apply.

Section 7 – Design Character & Experience

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* 19. What should the overall feeling of the park be?

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* 20. What is your primary concern regarding the design of this park?

Section 8 – Priorities & Trade-Offs

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* 21. Please rank features the park must include? (1 = highest)

Section 9 – Open Feedback

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* 22. What would make this park truly unique to Portugal Cove - St. Philip's?

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* 23. Do you have stories to share relevant to the community?

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* 24. Please list examples of parks or trails you admire.

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* 25. The Fry Family Foundation land donation aims to bridge education and recreation. Do you have a specific vision for how Neary’s Pond can be used to teach future generations about our local environment?

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* 26. Would you like to make any additional comments?

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