Help the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea plan the future of its active recreation places!  This public survey will help the Recreation Department identify priorities and outline strategies for improving active open space in parks like athletic fields, courts, and playgrounds.  Results of this survey will be presented at a future public meeting. 

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* 1. Name (Optional)

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* 2. On which street do you live?

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* 3. How long have you lived in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

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* 4. What is your age bracket?

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* 5. Are there people under the age of 18 in your household?

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* 6. If yes, please indicate age brackets (check all that apply)

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* 7. How many people over the age of 65 live in your household?

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* 8. How would you describe the overall quality of public recreational facilities in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

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* 9. Please select any facilities used and/or activities pursued (check all that apply)

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* 10. Please indicate the frequency of your visits to each field in the spring (April 1st - June 30th).

  Frequency of Visits
Coach Field Playground - Synthetic Turf Field
Sweeney Park - Baseball Field
Sweeney Park - Softball Field
Sweeney Park - Multi-use Rectangular Field (overlapping Softball outfield)
Masconomo Park - Baseball
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School - Synthetic Turf Field
Town of Essex Recreation Facilities

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* 11. Please indicate the frequency of your visits to each field in the summer (July 1st - August 31st).

  Frequency of Visits
Coach Field Playground - Synthetic Turf Field
Sweeney Park - Baseball Field
Sweeney Park - Softball Field
Sweeney Park - Multi-use Rectangular Field (overlapping Softball outfield)
Masconomo Park - Baseball
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School - Synthetic Turf Field
Town of Essex Recreation Facilities

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* 12. Please indicate the frequency of your visits to each field in the fall (September 1st - November 30th).

  Frequency of Visits
Coach Field Playground - Synthetic Turf Field
Sweeney Park - Baseball Field
Sweeney Park - Softball Field
Sweeney Park - Multi-use Rectangular Field (overlapping Softball outfield)
Masconomo Park - Baseball
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School - Synthetic Turf Field
Town of Essex Recreation Facilities

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* 13. Please indicate the frequency of your visits to each field in the winter (December 1st - March 31st).

  Frequency of Visits
Coach Field Playground - Synthetic Turf Field
Sweeney Park - Baseball Field
Sweeney Park - Softball Field
Sweeney Park - Multi-use Rectangular Field (overlapping Softball outfield)
Masconomo Park - Baseball
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School - Synthetic Turf Field
Town of Essex Recreation Facilities

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* 14. Please rate the fields on the following criteria. Only rate the fields you use.

  Parking Impacts from Sun Glare Field Conditions Facility Amenities Field Availability Maintenance/Cleanliness Overall Satisfaction
Coach Field Playground - Synthetic Turf Field
Sweeney Park - Baseball Field
Sweeney Park - Softball Field
Sweeney Park - Multi-use Rectangular Field (overlapping softball field)
Masconomo Park - Baseball
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School - Synthetic Turf Field

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* 15. Please indicate the frequency of your visits to each playing court and the skate park.

  Frequency of Visits
Basketball Courts at Sweeney Park
Skate Park at Sweeney Park
Tennis Courts at Coach Field Playground (along Brook Street)
Tennis Courts at Memorial Elementary School (along Lincoln Street)

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* 16. Please indicate the frequency of your visits to each playground.

  Frequency of Visits
Playground at Masconomo Park
Playground at Memorial Elementary School

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* 17. Please rate the playgrounds on the following criteria. Only rate the playgrounds you use.

  Parking Playground Equipment Use / Popularity Playground Equipment Conditions Playground Surface Conditions Accessibility to Playground Maintenance / Cleanliness Overall Satisfaction
Playground at Masconomo Park
Playground at Memorial Elementary School

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* 18. What recreation facilities should the Manchester-by-the-Sea have more of? Rank the top 5, with 1 being most important and 5 being least important.

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* 19. If "Other" is answered above, please specify

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* 20. List the three most important or critical recreational needs in Manchester-by-the-Sea.

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* 21. Is your neighborhood well served by current park and recreation programming and related facilities?

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* 22. How often do you go to other towns to access recreation facilities that are not available/always occupied in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

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* 23. Are facilities adequate for individuals with disabilities or special needs?

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* 24. Are facilities adequate for individuals over 65 years of age?

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* 25. Are there any sports the town does not have the sufficient facilities to support?

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* 26. What sports do you see becoming more popular in the near future? Check all that apply.

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* 27. Tell us about new facilities you would like to see at an existing park or fields. Check all that apply.

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* 28. Rank the top 5 amenities you believe to be the most important to improve or add at each facility. 1 being most important and 5 being least important.

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* 29. If you answered "Other" above, please specify.

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* 30. Is an additional synthetic turf field area for play and/or practice needed in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

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* 31. Do more fields need sports lighting to extend the time of usage in Manchester-by-the-Sea?

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* 32. Are there other public or private properties in town that would be suitable for development of passive or active recreation amenities or facilities? Please list.

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* 33. Are there any other thoughts or comments you would like to highlight regarding the town's recreation facilities or recreation programming?

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