Help Shape the Future of Bliss Park Clay Courts

The Town of Longmeadow is conducting an alternatives study focused on the four clay tennis courts at Bliss Park, which are currently closed and unavailable for use. The study will evaluate potential alternative recreational uses, together with associated sites, access, parking, lighting, noise, infrastructure, maintenance and cost considerations. Your feedback will directly inform the Bliss Park clay court area analysis and help the Town balance recreational use, unmet community needs, and community priorities.

This survey takes approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. All responses are voluntary and will be compiled anonymously as part of the public analysis process.
Section A – Respondent Information
This information helps us understand who is using Bliss Park and ensures all voices are represented. All questions in this section are optional.

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1. Are you a Longmeadow resident?

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2. Approximately how close do you live to Bliss Park?

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3. Which age groups are represented in your household? (Select all that apply)

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4. Do you or a member of your household have a disability or mobility need that affects how you use the park?

Section B – Future of the Bliss Park Clay Court Area

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5. Prior to the closure of the Bliss Park clay tennis courts, did you or members of your household use the courts?

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6. Based on your knowledge or past experience with the Bliss Park clay tennis courts, how would you describe the courts prior to their closure?

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7. If improved tennis courts were available at this location in the future, how interested would you or members of your household be in using them?

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8. When considering the future of the clay court area, what type of use or balance of uses do you think would best serve the community?

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9. Please rank the following potential future uses for the existing clay court area in order of preference, with 1 being your MOST preferred option and 9 being your LEAST preferred option. Please use each number only once.

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10. If you selected, "other" please specify the use you would like the Town to consider.

Section C — Accessibility & Safety

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11. Thinking about the future use of the existing clay court area, how would you travel to this area?

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12. When visiting Bliss Park, how long do you typically stay?

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13. Based on your experience at Bliss Park, how would you characterize parking in the area adjacent to the clay court?

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14. When evaluating potential future uses of the clay court area, please rank the following potential impacts in order of importance, with 1 being the impact that should receive the MOST attention and 19 being the impact that should receive the LEAST attention. Please use each number only once.

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15. If you select “Other,” please specify the impact you would like the Town to consider.

Section D — Additional Comments

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16. Is there anything else the project team should consider when evaluating future use, parking, access, or design of the Bliss park clay court area?

Thank you for helping shape the future of Bliss Park!

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