North Strabane Township's Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan

How can we improve North Strabane Township Parks & Recreation?
We want to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest. North Strabane is kicking off the exciting process of creating an Implementable Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan. The plan will be a powerful tool that will provide direction to enhance the quality of the township's recreational opportunities, park facilities, open space, and trails. This Plan will help local leaders make decisions about park use and development, programs, budgeting, and capital improvement priorities for years to come.

Please complete this short 10-minute questionnaire.

Your responses to this questionnaire will remain anonymous.

Questionnaire results and future public events will be posted on the project website.

Thank you for your time.

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* 1. Which best describes you? (Select all that apply)

I am a resident in North Strabane Township

I own a business in North Strabane Township

I work in North Strabane Township

I am not a resident or business owner of North Strabane Township

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How satisfied are you with the recreational facilities and amenities (including sports fields, playgrounds, shelters, and trails) at the following locations?

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisfied
North Strabane Community Park	North Strabane Community Park Very Satisfied	North Strabane Community Park Satisfied	North Strabane Community Park Neutral	North Strabane Community Park Unsatisfied	North Strabane Community Park Very Unsatisfied
Alexander Playground	Alexander Playground Very Satisfied	Alexander Playground Satisfied	Alexander Playground Neutral	Alexander Playground Unsatisfied	Alexander Playground Very Unsatisfied

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* 3. If you are unsatisfied with any of the recreational facilities listed above, please explain how you feel the facility can be improved? (optional)

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* 4. Please provide your impression of North Strabane Community Park.

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Cleanliness	Cleanliness Excellent	Cleanliness Good	Cleanliness Fair	Cleanliness Poor
Attractiveness	Attractiveness Excellent	Attractiveness Good	Attractiveness Fair	Attractiveness Poor
Safety	Safety Excellent	Safety Good	Safety Fair	Safety Poor
Amenities Available	Amenities Available Excellent	Amenities Available Good	Amenities Available Fair	Amenities Available Poor
Parking	Parking Excellent	Parking Good	Parking Fair	Parking Poor

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* 5. On average, how often do you visit the Township's Community Park between April and November?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Occasionally

Never

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* 6. Where do you think the Township should focus its parks and recreation efforts in the future?

	High Priority	Low Priority	Not Necessary
Develop indoor recreation facilities	Develop indoor recreation facilities High Priority	Develop indoor recreation facilities Low Priority	Develop indoor recreation facilities Not Necessary
Expand recreation programs and activities	Expand recreation programs and activities High Priority	Expand recreation programs and activities Low Priority	Expand recreation programs and activities Not Necessary
Improve sports facilities	Improve sports facilities High Priority	Improve sports facilities Low Priority	Improve sports facilities Not Necessary
Improve playgrounds	Improve playgrounds High Priority	Improve playgrounds Low Priority	Improve playgrounds Not Necessary
Protect open space and natural resources	Protect open space and natural resources High Priority	Protect open space and natural resources Low Priority	Protect open space and natural resources Not Necessary
Develop walking and biking trails that connect parks, neighborhoods, schools and businesses	Develop walking and biking trails that connect parks, neighborhoods, schools and businesses High Priority	Develop walking and biking trails that connect parks, neighborhoods, schools and businesses Low Priority	Develop walking and biking trails that connect parks, neighborhoods, schools and businesses Not Necessary
Enhance accessibility and inclusivity	Enhance accessibility and inclusivity High Priority	Enhance accessibility and inclusivity Low Priority	Enhance accessibility and inclusivity Not Necessary

Other (please specify)

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* 7. The following is a list of recreation activity categories. Check the box if members of your family would likely participate in the activity listed, if available.

Outdoor Recreation (hiking, biking, fishing)

Exercise and Fitness Activities

Concerts/Movies

Arts and Crafts

Special Events (holiday events, fairs, contests, etc)

Summer Day Camps

League Sports (baseball, basketball, soccer, etc)

Non-League Sports (golf, tennis, disc golf)

Bus Trips

Inclusive Programs

Adult Only Programs

Senior Programs

Cultural Diversity Programs

Dog friendly programs

Splashpad

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please provide your impression of Alexander Playground, located at the corner of Alexander Ave. and Selwyn St.

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Cleanliness	Cleanliness Excellent	Cleanliness Good	Cleanliness Fair	Cleanliness Poor
Attractiveness	Attractiveness Excellent	Attractiveness Good	Attractiveness Fair	Attractiveness Poor
Safety	Safety Excellent	Safety Good	Safety Fair	Safety Poor
Amenities Available	Amenities Available Excellent	Amenities Available Good	Amenities Available Fair	Amenities Available Poor
Parking	Parking Excellent	Parking Good	Parking Fair	Parking Poor

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* 9. On average, how often do you visit Alexander Playground between April and November?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Occasionally

Never

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* 10. The Township acquired 81 acres along Route 519 in Eighty-Four, PA. What should the Township consider for future amenities on this site?

Open Space

Playgrounds

Sports Facilities

Walking Trails

Mountain Bike Trails

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Borland Parkette is a 1.5-acre former neighborhood park located near Borland Manor Elementary School. What would be the best use for this property?

Open Space

Playgrounds

Sports Facilities

Walking Trails

Community Garden

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How do you typically find information about the Township's recreation programs, sports leagues, and special events?

Word of mouth

North Strabane's Social Media (e.g. the Township's Facebook Page)

North Strabane's webpage (https://www.northstrabanetwp.com/)

North Strabane Township School District (emails, school webpage, etc.)

Community Based Social Media (Facebook Community Forums, Next Door, etc.)

Sports Association Website/Social Media/Emails/Etc.

Can't find information

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Tell us about something you've noticed in another community park that you think would be great in our community, please include the location of the park, or facility.

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* 14. How important are trails and connections in North Strabane Township?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 15. How would you or your family use these trails or connections?

Walking

Hiking

Biking

Equestrian

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Has the 2020-2021 Covid 19 Pandemic impacted your use of parks and open space?

Yes, I have enjoyed more time in the outdoors during this time

No, I did not find myself utilizing these spaces more during this time

No Opinion

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* 17. How important is it that the Township continue to invest tax dollars in public parks, trails and open spaces?

Extremely Important

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not at all Important

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* 18. Does the Township have a responsibility to protect key historic or naturally diverse areas, for use as recreation areas, from suburban development?

Yes

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* 19. How important is it that the Township acquire properties with high-quality recreation potential or natural diversity to use in future development or connectivity corridors (trails, greenways, etc.)?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

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* 20. If you would like to receive updates about this plan as it develops, please provide an email address. This is optional.
Everyone who provides their email address will be entered to win a gift card. It will also be used to keep you up to date on future public engagement opportunities. For more information, please visit www.northstrabaneparks.com.

Thank you for your thoughts as we work toward improving our community!

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