1.In the City of Willoughby, several parks include public access to the Chagrin River, including the City’s Daniels Park and Todd Field and Lake Metroparks’ Chagrin River Park. How do you use the river at these parks? (select all that apply)

Fishing

Paddling (canoeing/kayaking)

Accessing the river via foot

Viewing

Birdwatching

Other (please specify)

None of the above

2.If you fish, what is most important for fishing in the Chagrin River in Willoughby? (select all that apply)

More public fishing locations

High quality fish habitats (e.g. deep pools and rocky hiding places for fish)

Easy access into the river

Clean water

Fish diversity/many different fish species found

Presence of sport fish (e.g. steelhead trout, smallmouth bass)

Other (please specify)

3.For paddlers, what is most important for paddling in the Chagrin River in Willoughby? (select all that apply)

More public paddling locations

Easy river access (put in, pull out)

Safe paddling conditions

Scenic views

Healthy river, clean water

Other (please specify)

4.What are your top concerns about the Chagrin River as it flows through Willoughby? (select all that apply)

Public access to the river

Protecting or improving habitat for native fish and wildlife

Riverbank erosion

Flooding

Litter/trash/debris

Invasive plant species

Invasive fish species

Other (please specify)

None of the above

5.The City recently acquired and permanently protected 105 acres of Chagrin River floodplain (area that frequently floods) between Daniels Park and Todd Field that will become a public park. This was funded through a grant to the City. What kind of improvements would you like to see at this new park? (select all that apply)

Trails connecting Daniels Park to Todd Field and downtown Willoughby

Sitting areas such as pavilions and picnic benches

ADA-accessible fishing areas

Canoe and kayak boat access areas

River viewing platforms

Native tree plantings

Restore floodplain areas for the river to store water during flooding events

Restore wetland habitats for wildlife

Student education land lab areas

Educational signage about the Chagrin River

Other (please specify)

6.How could fishing opportunities be improved at Daniels Park in the City of Willoughby? (select all that apply)

ADA-accessible fishing pier

Easier access down to the river

Fish cleaning stations

More benches and sitting areas

Signage about public fishing locations

Fish habitat improvements in the river (e.g. deep pools and rocky hiding places for fish)

Other (please specify)

7.Anything else you’d like to tell us?

8.Please provide your email address if you would like more information