Thank you for taking this survey for Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR). As part of our service to you, we are in the process of updating our 5-year Master Plan for county parks, and want to hear your opinion about our parks.

Our mission at HCPR is to serve the leisure and recreation needs of Hamilton County residents and tourists, and to enhance the quality of life in the county. Our aim is to provide you with high-quality passive parks and facilities, and be a valued resource for our community. This survey should take about 5 - 10 minutes to complete.

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1. Have you visited any parks or trails managed by Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) in the past 12 months? [Check all that apply]

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2. How often have you visited or used HCPR parks or trails?

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3. With whom do you most often visit HCPR parks and trails [Check all that apply.]

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4. Please rank your top THREE (3) parks or trails in order of preference [1 = Best; Rank up to 3.]

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5. Based on the parks or trails you visited, are any in need of maintenance or major improvements?

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6. If you answered 'Yes' to the prior question, please provide the name of the park(s) or trail and list the specific maintenance or improvements you think are needed.

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7. If you've visited a Hamilton County park, what was your initial reason? [Check all that apply.]

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8. Please rate the quality of each park and its facilities you've visited.

  Excellent! Good Average Poor N/A (Haven't visited)
Bray Family Homestead Park
Cool Creek Park
Coxhall Gardens
Geist Park
Lafayette Trace Park
Morse Park & Beach
Potter's Bridge Park
Prather Park
Riverwood Canoe Landing
Rookery Preserve
Strawtown Koteewi Park
White River Campground
Monon Trail [Between 216th St and Lamong Rd, Sheridan]

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9. Please check all of the reasons that currently prevent you (or members of your household) from using HCPR parks, programs, trails or facilities more often.

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10. What park or trail features are most important to have in Hamilton County? [Select up to FOUR (4) choices.]

  1 2 3 4
Nature trails (both primitive and maintained trails)
Native habitat conservation
Open green space (lawn)
ADA accessible trails (ex: paved)
Playgrounds
Nature centers / environmental learning centers
Access to water recreation
Historical and cultural centers
Community gardens
Formal gardens
Sports fields (ex: soccer, football, rugby)
Outdoor target sports (ex: disc golf, archery, horseshoes)
Court sports (ex: basketball, pickleball, tennis)
Adventure activity infrastructure (ex: ropes, sledding, mountain biking)
Rental facilities (ex: shelters, indoor venues, open space)

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11. What programs or services are most important to have in Hamilton County? [Select up to FOUR(4) choices.]

  1 2 3 4
Agricultural / farming education
Before / after school programs
Canoeing / kayaking / paddleboarding
Environmental education
Equestrian programs
Fitness & wellness
Gardening
Guided nature hikes
Habitat stewardship
Historical & cultural education
Outdoor adventure
Rental facilities
School field trip education
Scout programming
Social service programs
Special events (ex: concerts, seasonal festivals, galas)
Sports leagues (Adult)
Sports leagues (Youth)
Summer camps (Grades K - 8)
Volunteer group coordination

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12. Based on your preferences for parks, recreation and programs, what are the top unmet needs for you and your household?[Select up to FOUR (4) choices.]

  1 2 3 4
Agricultural / farming education
Before / after school programs
Canoeing / kayaking / paddleboarding
Environmental education
Equestrian programs
Fitness & wellness
Gardening
Guided nature hikes
Habitat stewardship
Historical & cultural education
Outdoor adventure
Rental facilities
School field trip education
Scout programming
Social service programs
Special events (ex: concerts, seasonal festivals, galas)
Sports leagues (Adult)
Sports leagues (Youth)
Summer camps (Grades K - 6)
Volunteer group coordination

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13. Please check any activities you've taken part in while visiting a Hamilton County Park. [Check all that apply]

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14. If you have attended a park program or special event, please rate the overall quality provided by HCPR.

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15. What makes HCPR parks, facilities, programs and activities unique from those offered by other communities or agencies?

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16. If you could prioritize how $100 could be spent by HCPR, how would you allocate the funds? [Be sure your total adds up to $100.]

  $0 $25 $50 $75 $100
Improvements & maintenance of existing parks, trails & facilities
Acquisition of new park land and open space
Acquisition and development of pathways and greenways
Development or construction of new recreation facilities
Development of new programs and special events

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17. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value you receive from HCPR parks and recreation services.

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18. What are your preferred ways to learn about parks, recreation programs, and park activities? [Select up to THREE (3) choices.]

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19. Is the Hamilton County Chatterbox informative and useful?

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20. Do you have any other comments for the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) Department?

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21. What is your 5-digit zipcode?

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22. If you live in Hamilton County, how long have you lived here?

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23. What is your age?

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24. Please list the number of people who live in your household, by age.

  0 1 2 3 >4
Under 5 years old
5 - 11 years old
12 - 17
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65+

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25. Do you have any other comments for HCPR?

Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to serving you in the future through the parks, facilities, programs, and resources offered by Hamilton County Parks and Recreation.

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