Holly Ridge Parks, Trails, and Open Space

TOWN OF HOLLY RIDGE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Town of Holly Ridge wants to hear your opinions about parks and recreation opportunities provided by the town. Current and honest feedback to the following survey is critical for the Master Plan as the town considers future amenities and services over the next 10 years. Do you want more or less trails, events, programs, facilities, or open space? Are we meeting your family’s recreational needs? This is your chance to influence how your community develops and share your opinions with leadership.

Thank you and we appreciate your input!

Sincerely,
Town of Holly Ridge

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* 1. Indicate how often you or your family has used or visited the following park facilities in the past year. (Holly Ridge Municipal Park)

	1-5 visits	6-11 visits	12 or more visits	no visits this year	not aware of this facility
Playground	Playground 1-5 visits	Playground 6-11 visits	Playground 12 or more visits	Playground no visits this year	Playground not aware of this facility
Baseball Field	Baseball Field 1-5 visits	Baseball Field 6-11 visits	Baseball Field 12 or more visits	Baseball Field no visits this year	Baseball Field not aware of this facility
Picnic Shelter	Picnic Shelter 1-5 visits	Picnic Shelter 6-11 visits	Picnic Shelter 12 or more visits	Picnic Shelter no visits this year	Picnic Shelter not aware of this facility
Basketball Court	Basketball Court 1-5 visits	Basketball Court 6-11 visits	Basketball Court 12 or more visits	Basketball Court no visits this year	Basketball Court not aware of this facility
Soccer Field	Soccer Field 1-5 visits	Soccer Field 6-11 visits	Soccer Field 12 or more visits	Soccer Field no visits this year	Soccer Field not aware of this facility

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* 2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction regarding the AMENITIES for each park. Provide additional comments to supplement your feedback.

	very satisfied	somewhat satisfied	somewhat dissatisfied	very dissatisfied	don't know
Holly Ridge Municipal Park	Holly Ridge Municipal Park very satisfied	Holly Ridge Municipal Park somewhat satisfied	Holly Ridge Municipal Park somewhat dissatisfied	Holly Ridge Municipal Park very dissatisfied	Holly Ridge Municipal Park don't know

additional comments

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* 3. How often do you utilize any section of sidewalks, trails, and greenways within Holly Ridge?

daily

weekly

monthly

a couple times a year

I never use Holly Ridge sidewalks, trails, or greenways

additional comments:

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* 4. Specify which sidewalk, trail, or greenway segment you visit most frequently.

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* 5. What level of PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES should Holly Ridge plan for within the next 10 years?

	top priority need	somewhat need	probably not needed	definitely not needed	don't know
additional town events	additional town events top priority need	additional town events somewhat need	additional town events probably not needed	additional town events definitely not needed	additional town events don't know
athletic programs/activities	athletic programs/activities top priority need	athletic programs/activities somewhat need	athletic programs/activities probably not needed	athletic programs/activities definitely not needed	athletic programs/activities don't know
family programs/activities	family programs/activities top priority need	family programs/activities somewhat need	family programs/activities probably not needed	family programs/activities definitely not needed	family programs/activities don't know
preschool/early childhood programs/activities	preschool/early childhood programs/activities top priority need	preschool/early childhood programs/activities somewhat need	preschool/early childhood programs/activities probably not needed	preschool/early childhood programs/activities definitely not needed	preschool/early childhood programs/activities don't know
teen programs/activites	teen programs/activites top priority need	teen programs/activites somewhat need	teen programs/activites probably not needed	teen programs/activites definitely not needed	teen programs/activites don't know
senior programs/activities	senior programs/activities top priority need	senior programs/activities somewhat need	senior programs/activities probably not needed	senior programs/activities definitely not needed	senior programs/activities don't know
individual with special needs programs/activities	individual with special needs programs/activities top priority need	individual with special needs programs/activities somewhat need	individual with special needs programs/activities probably not needed	individual with special needs programs/activities definitely not needed	individual with special needs programs/activities don't know
art programs	art programs top priority need	art programs somewhat need	art programs probably not needed	art programs definitely not needed	art programs don't know
fitness programs/activities	fitness programs/activities top priority need	fitness programs/activities somewhat need	fitness programs/activities probably not needed	fitness programs/activities definitely not needed	fitness programs/activities don't know
nature programs/activities	nature programs/activities top priority need	nature programs/activities somewhat need	nature programs/activities probably not needed	nature programs/activities definitely not needed	nature programs/activities don't know
trail programs/activities (hiking/biking, etc.)	trail programs/activities (hiking/biking, etc.) top priority need	trail programs/activities (hiking/biking, etc.) somewhat need	trail programs/activities (hiking/biking, etc.) probably not needed	trail programs/activities (hiking/biking, etc.) definitely not needed	trail programs/activities (hiking/biking, etc.) don't know
adult sports leagues	adult sports leagues top priority need	adult sports leagues somewhat need	adult sports leagues probably not needed	adult sports leagues definitely not needed	adult sports leagues don't know

What other programs or activities not listed above do you have a need for?

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* 6. What AMENITIES and FACILITIES should Holly Ridge plan for within the next 10 years?

	top priority need	somewhat needed	probably not needed	definitely not needed	don't know
additional athletic fields	additional athletic fields top priority need	additional athletic fields somewhat needed	additional athletic fields probably not needed	additional athletic fields definitely not needed	additional athletic fields don't know
additional outdoor fitness stations	additional outdoor fitness stations top priority need	additional outdoor fitness stations somewhat needed	additional outdoor fitness stations probably not needed	additional outdoor fitness stations definitely not needed	additional outdoor fitness stations don't know
additional picnic shelter	additional picnic shelter top priority need	additional picnic shelter somewhat needed	additional picnic shelter probably not needed	additional picnic shelter definitely not needed	additional picnic shelter don't know
community center	community center top priority need	community center somewhat needed	community center probably not needed	community center definitely not needed	community center don't know
courts (tennis, basketball, etc.)	courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) top priority need	courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) somewhat needed	courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) probably not needed	courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) definitely not needed	courts (tennis, basketball, etc.) don't know
gymnasium	gymnasium top priority need	gymnasium somewhat needed	gymnasium probably not needed	gymnasium definitely not needed	gymnasium don't know
more open space	more open space top priority need	more open space somewhat needed	more open space probably not needed	more open space definitely not needed	more open space don't know
more parks	more parks top priority need	more parks somewhat needed	more parks probably not needed	more parks definitely not needed	more parks don't know
more playgrounds	more playgrounds top priority need	more playgrounds somewhat needed	more playgrounds probably not needed	more playgrounds definitely not needed	more playgrounds don't know
more sidewalks, trail, greenways	more sidewalks, trail, greenways top priority need	more sidewalks, trail, greenways somewhat needed	more sidewalks, trail, greenways probably not needed	more sidewalks, trail, greenways definitely not needed	more sidewalks, trail, greenways don't know
outdoor event space	outdoor event space top priority need	outdoor event space somewhat needed	outdoor event space probably not needed	outdoor event space definitely not needed	outdoor event space don't know
pools	pools top priority need	pools somewhat needed	pools probably not needed	pools definitely not needed	pools don't know
splash pads	splash pads top priority need	splash pads somewhat needed	splash pads probably not needed	splash pads definitely not needed	splash pads don't know

What other facilities not listed above do you have a need for?

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* 7. Indicate how often you take part in the following ACTIVITIES, whether town provided or not.

	very often	often	occasionally	never
classes or programs (camps, fitness programs, senior programs)	classes or programs (camps, fitness programs, senior programs) very often	classes or programs (camps, fitness programs, senior programs) often	classes or programs (camps, fitness programs, senior programs) occasionally	classes or programs (camps, fitness programs, senior programs) never
events (concerts, festivals, holiday, outdoor movies)	events (concerts, festivals, holiday, outdoor movies) very often	events (concerts, festivals, holiday, outdoor movies) often	events (concerts, festivals, holiday, outdoor movies) occasionally	events (concerts, festivals, holiday, outdoor movies) never
individual and family (biking, walking, picnicking, using playground)	individual and family (biking, walking, picnicking, using playground) very often	individual and family (biking, walking, picnicking, using playground) often	individual and family (biking, walking, picnicking, using playground) occasionally	individual and family (biking, walking, picnicking, using playground) never
organized athletic (baseball basketball, soccer)	organized athletic (baseball basketball, soccer) very often	organized athletic (baseball basketball, soccer) often	organized athletic (baseball basketball, soccer) occasionally	organized athletic (baseball basketball, soccer) never

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* 8. Indicate which YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS your family have or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

	have participated in	would like to participate in	not interested
adaptive Sports for special needs	adaptive Sports for special needs have participated in	adaptive Sports for special needs would like to participate in	adaptive Sports for special needs not interested
baseball/softball	baseball/softball have participated in	baseball/softball would like to participate in	baseball/softball not interested
basketball	basketball have participated in	basketball would like to participate in	basketball not interested
biking	biking have participated in	biking would like to participate in	biking not interested
cheerleading	cheerleading have participated in	cheerleading would like to participate in	cheerleading not interested
flag football	flag football have participated in	flag football would like to participate in	flag football not interested
lacrosse	lacrosse have participated in	lacrosse would like to participate in	lacrosse not interested
martial arts	martial arts have participated in	martial arts would like to participate in	martial arts not interested
running programs (track/cross country)	running programs (track/cross country) have participated in	running programs (track/cross country) would like to participate in	running programs (track/cross country) not interested
soccer	soccer have participated in	soccer would like to participate in	soccer not interested
sports camps	sports camps have participated in	sports camps would like to participate in	sports camps not interested
swim team/lessons	swim team/lessons have participated in	swim team/lessons would like to participate in	swim team/lessons not interested
tennis	tennis have participated in	tennis would like to participate in	tennis not interested
volleyball	volleyball have participated in	volleyball would like to participate in	volleyball not interested
wrestling	wrestling have participated in	wrestling would like to participate in	wrestling not interested

other (please specify)

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* 9. Indicate which ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS you or your family have or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

	have participated in	would like to participate in	not Interested
adaptive sports for special needs	adaptive sports for special needs have participated in	adaptive sports for special needs would like to participate in	adaptive sports for special needs not Interested
baseball	baseball have participated in	baseball would like to participate in	baseball not Interested
basketball	basketball have participated in	basketball would like to participate in	basketball not Interested
disc golf	disc golf have participated in	disc golf would like to participate in	disc golf not Interested
flag football	flag football have participated in	flag football would like to participate in	flag football not Interested
indoor soccer	indoor soccer have participated in	indoor soccer would like to participate in	indoor soccer not Interested
kickball	kickball have participated in	kickball would like to participate in	kickball not Interested
martial arts	martial arts have participated in	martial arts would like to participate in	martial arts not Interested
pickleball	pickleball have participated in	pickleball would like to participate in	pickleball not Interested
running program	running program have participated in	running program would like to participate in	running program not Interested
soccer	soccer have participated in	soccer would like to participate in	soccer not Interested
softball	softball have participated in	softball would like to participate in	softball not Interested
swim team	swim team have participated in	swim team would like to participate in	swim team not Interested
tennis	tennis have participated in	tennis would like to participate in	tennis not Interested
volleyball	volleyball have participated in	volleyball would like to participate in	volleyball not Interested
wrestling	wrestling have participated in	wrestling would like to participate in	wrestling not Interested

other (please specify)

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* 10. Indicate which SENIOR ACTIVITIES you or your family have or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

	have participated in	would like to participate in	not interested
fitness programs	fitness programs have participated in	fitness programs would like to participate in	fitness programs not interested
sports (pickleball, tennis, etc.)	sports (pickleball, tennis, etc.) have participated in	sports (pickleball, tennis, etc.) would like to participate in	sports (pickleball, tennis, etc.) not interested
aquatics	aquatics have participated in	aquatics would like to participate in	aquatics not interested
walks/low impact hikes	walks/low impact hikes have participated in	walks/low impact hikes would like to participate in	walks/low impact hikes not interested
art programs	art programs have participated in	art programs would like to participate in	art programs not interested
game days (bingo, cards)	game days (bingo, cards) have participated in	game days (bingo, cards) would like to participate in	game days (bingo, cards) not interested
day trips	day trips have participated in	day trips would like to participate in	day trips not interested
NC senior games	NC senior games have participated in	NC senior games would like to participate in	NC senior games not interested

other (please specify)

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* 11. The town provides a variety of events. Indicate which events you or your family has participated in or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

	have participated in	would like to participate in	not interested
Easter Egg Hunt	Easter Egg Hunt have participated in	Easter Egg Hunt would like to participate in	Easter Egg Hunt not interested
Memorial Day Ceremony	Memorial Day Ceremony have participated in	Memorial Day Ceremony would like to participate in	Memorial Day Ceremony not interested
Independence Day	Independence Day have participated in	Independence Day would like to participate in	Independence Day not interested
Halloween Egg Haunt	Halloween Egg Haunt have participated in	Halloween Egg Haunt would like to participate in	Halloween Egg Haunt not interested
Veterans Day Ceremony	Veterans Day Ceremony have participated in	Veterans Day Ceremony would like to participate in	Veterans Day Ceremony not interested
Christmas Tree Lighting	Christmas Tree Lighting have participated in	Christmas Tree Lighting would like to participate in	Christmas Tree Lighting not interested
Christmas Bonanza Craft Fair	Christmas Bonanza Craft Fair have participated in	Christmas Bonanza Craft Fair would like to participate in	Christmas Bonanza Craft Fair not interested
Children's Christmas	Children's Christmas have participated in	Children's Christmas would like to participate in	Children's Christmas not interested

Are there additional types of events you would like the town to provide?

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* 12. Indicate your level of agreement about the following statements:

	agree	somewhat agree	disagree	somewhat disagree	do not know
The town maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance.	The town maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance. agree	The town maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance. somewhat agree	The town maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance. disagree	The town maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance. somewhat disagree	The town maintains an aesthetically pleasing appearance. do not know
The town prioritizes parks and recreation appropriately for Holly Ridge.	The town prioritizes parks and recreation appropriately for Holly Ridge. agree	The town prioritizes parks and recreation appropriately for Holly Ridge. somewhat agree	The town prioritizes parks and recreation appropriately for Holly Ridge. disagree	The town prioritizes parks and recreation appropriately for Holly Ridge. somewhat disagree	The town prioritizes parks and recreation appropriately for Holly Ridge. do not know
I feel safe when visiting a Holly Ridge park or trail.	I feel safe when visiting a Holly Ridge park or trail. agree	I feel safe when visiting a Holly Ridge park or trail. somewhat agree	I feel safe when visiting a Holly Ridge park or trail. disagree	I feel safe when visiting a Holly Ridge park or trail. somewhat disagree	I feel safe when visiting a Holly Ridge park or trail. do not know
I have good access to a park.	I have good access to a park. agree	I have good access to a park. somewhat agree	I have good access to a park. disagree	I have good access to a park. somewhat disagree	I have good access to a park. do not know
I have good access to trails and greenways.	I have good access to trails and greenways. agree	I have good access to trails and greenways. somewhat agree	I have good access to trails and greenways. disagree	I have good access to trails and greenways. somewhat disagree	I have good access to trails and greenways. do not know
Parks are well distributed throughout the town.	Parks are well distributed throughout the town. agree	Parks are well distributed throughout the town. somewhat agree	Parks are well distributed throughout the town. disagree	Parks are well distributed throughout the town. somewhat disagree	Parks are well distributed throughout the town. do not know
I am willing to be a volunteer to improve our parks.	I am willing to be a volunteer to improve our parks. agree	I am willing to be a volunteer to improve our parks. somewhat agree	I am willing to be a volunteer to improve our parks. disagree	I am willing to be a volunteer to improve our parks. somewhat disagree	I am willing to be a volunteer to improve our parks. do not know

If you wish to volunteer in some capacity, provide contact info.

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* 13. Indicate the 3 components you feel are most valuable to you and your family.

promotion of active lifestyle

preservation of open space and environment

strong community image and sense of place

providing family-oriented activities

increase economic benefits

providing residents socialization

cultural diversity within events and activities

parks and recreation accessibility (safety, walkability, connectivity)

other (please specify)

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* 14. Indicate if any of the following prevents you or your family from using Holly Ridge’s parks and facilities? (Check all that apply.)

accessibility concerns (handicap access)

condition of parks and facilities

high fees

insufficient amenities of interest

lack of time

neighborhood organization meets my needs

private organization meets my needs

safety concerns

transportation issues

not aware of facilities

not interested in recreation

other (please specify.)

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* 15. Indicate your level of support of future acquisition of land for the following reasons?

	agree	somewhat agree	somewhat disagree	disagree	don't know
protection of open space and viewsheds	protection of open space and viewsheds agree	protection of open space and viewsheds somewhat agree	protection of open space and viewsheds somewhat disagree	protection of open space and viewsheds disagree	protection of open space and viewsheds don't know
passive park use (playgrounds, walkways, shelters)	passive park use (playgrounds, walkways, shelters) agree	passive park use (playgrounds, walkways, shelters) somewhat agree	passive park use (playgrounds, walkways, shelters) somewhat disagree	passive park use (playgrounds, walkways, shelters) disagree	passive park use (playgrounds, walkways, shelters) don't know
greenways and trails	greenways and trails agree	greenways and trails somewhat agree	greenways and trails somewhat disagree	greenways and trails disagree	greenways and trails don't know
athletic park use	athletic park use agree	athletic park use somewhat agree	athletic park use somewhat disagree	athletic park use disagree	athletic park use don't know

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* 16. Do you travel outside of Holly Ridge to use parks and recreation facilities?

yes

If yes, indicate where?

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* 17. If you answered yes above, what factors influence your use of other facilities? (Check all that apply.)

better facilities

facilities or amenities not available in Holly Ridge

programs/classes not offered in Holly Ridge

proximity to my residence

other (please specify)

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* 18. (CAPITAL FUNDING) Investing in parks, trails, and open space will require significant funding. Indicate your top 4 choices (1 – 4) with 1 being your highest preference for these future needs.

matching grants

capital improvement bonds

increased impact fees on development (developer provides new infrastructure)

property tax rate dedicated

development of park foundation/endowment

new or increased user fees

don't support significant capital investment

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* 19. (OPERATIONAL FUNDING) Indicate the additional funding your household would support PER YEAR to support parks and recreation maintenance and expansion of programs. (check one)

$10 or less

$11 - $25

$26 - $40

$41-60

$61+

I do not support additional funding for parks and recreation.

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* 1. Indicate how often you or your family has used or visited the following park facilities in the past year. (Holly Ridge Municipal Park)

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* 2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction regarding the AMENITIES for each park. Provide additional comments to supplement your feedback.

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* 3. How often do you utilize any section of sidewalks, trails, and greenways within Holly Ridge?

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* 4. Specify which sidewalk, trail, or greenway segment you visit most frequently.

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* 5. What level of PROGRAMS and ACTIVITIES should Holly Ridge plan for within the next 10 years?

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* 6. What AMENITIES and FACILITIES should Holly Ridge plan for within the next 10 years?

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* 7. Indicate how often you take part in the following ACTIVITIES, whether town provided or not.

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* 8. Indicate which YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS your family have or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

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* 9. Indicate which ADULT SPORTS PROGRAMS you or your family have or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

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* 10. Indicate which SENIOR ACTIVITIES you or your family have or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

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* 11. The town provides a variety of events. Indicate which events you or your family has participated in or would like to participate in. (Note: blank answers will be counted as no participation and/or no interest.)

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* 12. Indicate your level of agreement about the following statements:

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* 13. Indicate the 3 components you feel are most valuable to you and your family.

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* 14. Indicate if any of the following prevents you or your family from using Holly Ridge’s parks and facilities? (Check all that apply.)

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* 15. Indicate your level of support of future acquisition of land for the following reasons?

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* 16. Do you travel outside of Holly Ridge to use parks and recreation facilities?

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* 17. If you answered yes above, what factors influence your use of other facilities? (Check all that apply.)

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* 18. (CAPITAL FUNDING) Investing in parks, trails, and open space will require significant funding. Indicate your top 4 choices (1 – 4) with 1 being your highest preference for these future needs.

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* 19. (OPERATIONAL FUNDING) Indicate the additional funding your household would support PER YEAR to support parks and recreation maintenance and expansion of programs. (check one)

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* 20. Add any comments/concerns you may have regarding Holly Ridge’s parks, trails, and open space facilities, activities, and initiatives.