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Eaton County Parks and Recreational Plan Survey

Eaton County Parks & Recreation is committed to providing high-quality parks, trails, and recreational opportunities that meet the needs of our community. As we plan for the future, we are seeking your input to help guide improvements, priorities, and investments over the next 5 years. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping decisions about park facilities, programs, and services. This survey should take just a few minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us create better park experiences for everyone.
1.What are the primary reasons you visit Eaton County parks? (Select up to three)
2.Which parks do you visit most often (Check all that apply)
3.What would encourage you to visit Eaton County parks more often? (Select up to three)
4.Which types of facilities should be prioritized county wide over the next 10 years? (Select up to five)
5.How important are the following priorities for the future of Eaton County parks? (Please rank each item from Most important to Least important)
Most important
Somewhat important
Least important
Maintaining and caring for existing parks
Improving accessibility (ADA access, trail conditions, connections)
Expanding and enhancing trails (walking, biking, multi use)
Protecting natural resources and open space
Increasing security measures (lighting, visibility, patrols, emergency access)
Recreational programming (classes, workshops, events, partnerships with local communities and organizations)
Recreational activities (biking, skating, nature play, informal recreation, etc.)
6.What are your top ways to receive information about Eaton County Parks? (Please select your Top 3, ranking them from 1 (most preferred) to 3)
Rank 1 (most preferred)
Rank 2
Rank 3
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
Eaton County website
Email newsletters
Community news outlets (local papers, radio, etc.)
Friends, family, or word of mouth
Printed materials (flyers, brochures, mailings)
Organizations
Other (please specify): _____________
7.What is your age range?
8.Which best describes your total household income before taxes?
9.Where is your primary residence?
10.Please share any additional comments or ideas to help guide the future of Eaton County Parks and Recreation.
11.If you’d like to receive updates about Eaton County Parks (events, surveys, plan updates), please share your email address below.
12.If you wish to know more about Eaton Count Parks please visit us at Parks & Recreation Department | Eaton County, MI