City of Harper Woods, MI Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey

Why have you been asked to take a survey about parks and recreation in Harper Woods?

The City of Harper Woods, Michigan is currently updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will help guide decisions in the City for the next five years (2017-2021). The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a guide for future decision-making related to parks and recreation programming and investment and is also used in seeking grants and other funding for parks projects.

We would like to ask a few questions about your experiences and opinions regarding the programs, services, and facilities that the City of Harper Woods offers.

Your input is critical to helping the City assess the needs of the community, and will be used to prioritize capital improvements, programming, and future strategies for community success.

This survey typically takes less than 10 minutes to complete; the survey will be closed on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Thank you for your participation!

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* 1. How often do you visit Harper Woods parks?

	Never	Occasionally	Fairly often	Very frequently	N/A
Salter Memorial Park	Salter Memorial Park Never	Salter Memorial Park Occasionally	Salter Memorial Park Fairly often	Salter Memorial Park Very frequently	Salter Memorial Park N/A
Danbury Park	Danbury Park Never	Danbury Park Occasionally	Danbury Park Fairly often	Danbury Park Very frequently	Danbury Park N/A
Johnston Park	Johnston Park Never	Johnston Park Occasionally	Johnston Park Fairly often	Johnston Park Very frequently	Johnston Park N/A

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* 2. In general, how would you rate the condition and maintenance of the City's parks?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Comments:

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* 3. Are you satisfied with the number and type of parks and recreation opportunities available in Harper Woods?

Yes

If your answer is "no", what else would you like to see? Please explain.

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* 4. Please provide input on the following potential goals for the Harper Woods Parks and Recreation Plan:

	Of the highest importance	Very important	Important	Somewhat important	Not important
Development of new parks and recreation facilities	Development of new parks and recreation facilities Of the highest importance	Development of new parks and recreation facilities Very important	Development of new parks and recreation facilities Important	Development of new parks and recreation facilities Somewhat important	Development of new parks and recreation facilities Not important
Access and transportation to parks	Access and transportation to parks Of the highest importance	Access and transportation to parks Very important	Access and transportation to parks Important	Access and transportation to parks Somewhat important	Access and transportation to parks Not important
Preservation of natural and cultural resources	Preservation of natural and cultural resources Of the highest importance	Preservation of natural and cultural resources Very important	Preservation of natural and cultural resources Important	Preservation of natural and cultural resources Somewhat important	Preservation of natural and cultural resources Not important
Securing funding improvements or additions to the parks system	Securing funding improvements or additions to the parks system Of the highest importance	Securing funding improvements or additions to the parks system Very important	Securing funding improvements or additions to the parks system Important	Securing funding improvements or additions to the parks system Somewhat important	Securing funding improvements or additions to the parks system Not important
High quality of park and facility design	High quality of park and facility design Of the highest importance	High quality of park and facility design Very important	High quality of park and facility design Important	High quality of park and facility design Somewhat important	High quality of park and facility design Not important
Recreation programming for residents	Recreation programming for residents Of the highest importance	Recreation programming for residents Very important	Recreation programming for residents Important	Recreation programming for residents Somewhat important	Recreation programming for residents Not important
Updating existing facilities	Updating existing facilities Of the highest importance	Updating existing facilities Very important	Updating existing facilities Important	Updating existing facilities Somewhat important	Updating existing facilities Not important
Maximizing use of facilities by both active and passive users	Maximizing use of facilities by both active and passive users Of the highest importance	Maximizing use of facilities by both active and passive users Very important	Maximizing use of facilities by both active and passive users Important	Maximizing use of facilities by both active and passive users Somewhat important	Maximizing use of facilities by both active and passive users Not important
Cooperation with other providers of recreation services	Cooperation with other providers of recreation services Of the highest importance	Cooperation with other providers of recreation services Very important	Cooperation with other providers of recreation services Important	Cooperation with other providers of recreation services Somewhat important	Cooperation with other providers of recreation services Not important
Acquisition of new property for parkland	Acquisition of new property for parkland Of the highest importance	Acquisition of new property for parkland Very important	Acquisition of new property for parkland Important	Acquisition of new property for parkland Somewhat important	Acquisition of new property for parkland Not important
Variety of special events at parks faciliteis	Variety of special events at parks faciliteis Of the highest importance	Variety of special events at parks faciliteis Very important	Variety of special events at parks faciliteis Important	Variety of special events at parks faciliteis Somewhat important	Variety of special events at parks faciliteis Not important
Nature programming activities at parks	Nature programming activities at parks Of the highest importance	Nature programming activities at parks Very important	Nature programming activities at parks Important	Nature programming activities at parks Somewhat important	Nature programming activities at parks Not important

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* 5. Please check all the reasons that prevent you and/or members of your household from using any of the City's recreation facilities, programs, or parks.

Facilities are not well maintained

Lack of programs of interest

Lack of facility equipment

Insufficient security

Poor quality of programs

Too far from residence

High fees

Poor customer service by staff

I do not know the location of parks and facilities

Availability of parking

Difficulty in registering for programs

Program times are not convenient

Poor access to parks or facilities

I do not know enough about what is available

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is the most convenient time for you and/or members of your household to participate in recreational programs or activities?

Weekday morning

Weekday afternoon

Weekday evening

Weekend

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* 7. Please tell us if you feel the programs/activities currently available within Harper Woods meet the needs of the community, exceed what is needed, or fall short of meeting those needs.

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* 8. Please tell us if you feel the recreational facilities currently available in the City meet the needs of the community, exceed what is needed, or fall short of meeting those needs.

	Meets the Need	Exceeds	Falls Short	Undecided
Walking or biking trails	Walking or biking trails Meets the Need	Walking or biking trails Exceeds	Walking or biking trails Falls Short	Walking or biking trails Undecided
Pocket parks in neighborhoods	Pocket parks in neighborhoods Meets the Need	Pocket parks in neighborhoods Exceeds	Pocket parks in neighborhoods Falls Short	Pocket parks in neighborhoods Undecided
Community gardens	Community gardens Meets the Need	Community gardens Exceeds	Community gardens Falls Short	Community gardens Undecided
On-street bike lanes	On-street bike lanes Meets the Need	On-street bike lanes Exceeds	On-street bike lanes Falls Short	On-street bike lanes Undecided
Gymnasiums	Gymnasiums Meets the Need	Gymnasiums Exceeds	Gymnasiums Falls Short	Gymnasiums Undecided
Fitness and wellness program area	Fitness and wellness program area Meets the Need	Fitness and wellness program area Exceeds	Fitness and wellness program area Falls Short	Fitness and wellness program area Undecided
Park lands	Park lands Meets the Need	Park lands Exceeds	Park lands Falls Short	Park lands Undecided
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Meets the Need	Playgrounds Exceeds	Playgrounds Falls Short	Playgrounds Undecided
Athletic fields	Athletic fields Meets the Need	Athletic fields Exceeds	Athletic fields Falls Short	Athletic fields Undecided
Tennis courts	Tennis courts Meets the Need	Tennis courts Exceeds	Tennis courts Falls Short	Tennis courts Undecided
Pools	Pools Meets the Need	Pools Exceeds	Pools Falls Short	Pools Undecided
Picnic areas	Picnic areas Meets the Need	Picnic areas Exceeds	Picnic areas Falls Short	Picnic areas Undecided

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* 9. Are there any facilities not mentioned that you would like to see offered? (Please be specific)

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* 10. What additional outdoor recreation facilities are needed within the City?

Playground equipment

Community gardens

Football fields

Soccer fields

Tennis courts

Outdoor swimming pool

Splash pad

Ice skating rink

Exercise equipment

Baseball / softball fields

Running / walking trails

Sensory playground equipment

Dog Park

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How often do you ride a bicycle to get around the City?

Daily

Often (3-4 times per week)

Occasionally (1-2 times per week)

Rarely (1-2 times per month)

Never

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* 12. What type of special events would you most like to see sponsored by the City of Harper Woods?

Daddy/Daughter Dance

Mother/Son Dance

Winter Festival (ice sculptures, hot cocoa, sleigh rides)

Holiday events/parades

Music concerts in the parks

Movies in the parks

Fall Festival (petting zoo, hayrides)

City Hall and DPW Open House

Classic car shows

Summer campouts in the parks

Adult prom

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What could we do to improve existing programming/activities in the City? (Please be specific)

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* 14. How do you find out about Harper Woods' parks and recreation programs, facilities, and special events?

City website

Newspaper

Television

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

	Meets the Needs	Exceeds	Falls Short	Undecided
Senior adult health, fitness, social programs, and assistance	Senior adult health, fitness, social programs, and assistance Meets the Needs	Senior adult health, fitness, social programs, and assistance Exceeds	Senior adult health, fitness, social programs, and assistance Falls Short	Senior adult health, fitness, social programs, and assistance Undecided
Programs for people with disabilities/Adaptive Recreation	Programs for people with disabilities/Adaptive Recreation Meets the Needs	Programs for people with disabilities/Adaptive Recreation Exceeds	Programs for people with disabilities/Adaptive Recreation Falls Short	Programs for people with disabilities/Adaptive Recreation Undecided
Teen and after school programs	Teen and after school programs Meets the Needs	Teen and after school programs Exceeds	Teen and after school programs Falls Short	Teen and after school programs Undecided
Youth and adult sports programs	Youth and adult sports programs Meets the Needs	Youth and adult sports programs Exceeds	Youth and adult sports programs Falls Short	Youth and adult sports programs Undecided
Environmental/nature education programs	Environmental/nature education programs Meets the Needs	Environmental/nature education programs Exceeds	Environmental/nature education programs Falls Short	Environmental/nature education programs Undecided
Art, music, concerts, theater and dance programs	Art, music, concerts, theater and dance programs Meets the Needs	Art, music, concerts, theater and dance programs Exceeds	Art, music, concerts, theater and dance programs Falls Short	Art, music, concerts, theater and dance programs Undecided
Wellness and fitness programs	Wellness and fitness programs Meets the Needs	Wellness and fitness programs Exceeds	Wellness and fitness programs Falls Short	Wellness and fitness programs Undecided
Community special events and festivals	Community special events and festivals Meets the Needs	Community special events and festivals Exceeds	Community special events and festivals Falls Short	Community special events and festivals Undecided
Family programs and activities	Family programs and activities Meets the Needs	Family programs and activities Exceeds	Family programs and activities Falls Short	Family programs and activities Undecided
Multicultural programs and offerings	Multicultural programs and offerings Meets the Needs	Multicultural programs and offerings Exceeds	Multicultural programs and offerings Falls Short	Multicultural programs and offerings Undecided
Continuing education courses	Continuing education courses Meets the Needs	Continuing education courses Exceeds	Continuing education courses Falls Short	Continuing education courses Undecided
Community / entertainment clubs (books, knitting, games)	Community / entertainment clubs (books, knitting, games) Meets the Needs	Community / entertainment clubs (books, knitting, games) Exceeds	Community / entertainment clubs (books, knitting, games) Falls Short	Community / entertainment clubs (books, knitting, games) Undecided
Infant / toddler education and socialization programs	Infant / toddler education and socialization programs Meets the Needs	Infant / toddler education and socialization programs Exceeds	Infant / toddler education and socialization programs Falls Short	Infant / toddler education and socialization programs Undecided
Adult day camps	Adult day camps Meets the Needs	Adult day camps Exceeds	Adult day camps Falls Short	Adult day camps Undecided