Paradise Valley Conservation Area Trailhead Improvements Survey

Welcome to the survey for the Paradise Valley Conservation Area Trailhead Improvements Project. We are working to improve the trailhead at Paradise Valley Conservation Area. The current parking facilities are small. Horse trailer parking is limited to two 10' x 40' stalls. The parking lot frequently reaches capacity on busy weekends, and maneuvering space for larger trailers becomes limited.

The goal of the project is to design and engineer improvements to the parking lot, vehicular circulation, and trail entry points from the lot, as well as associated improvements and/or amenities in the nearby area. Work will include public outreach, design and permitting, obtaining funding, and construction of the improvements.

This survey will help us understand how you currently use and enjoy the park and what improvements you would like to see. We’d love to hear from you!

There are 11 questions, and the survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete.

1.How often do you visit Paradise Valley Conservation Area?

 I have never visited the park

 Less than once a year

 1–5 times per year

 6–12 times per year (about once a month)

 1–3 times per week

 More than 3 times per week

2.Are you a local resident or a visitor to the area?

 I live within 1 mile of Paradise Valley Conservation Area

 I live within 5 miles

 I live within 10 miles

 I live more than 10 miles away

 I do not live nearby

3.What transportation do you typically use to travel to and from the park?

Other (please describe)

4.What are your primary activities when you visit the park?

Other (please describe)

5.What issues, if any, hinder your enjoyment of the park or discourage you from visiting?

 Personal safety concerns

 Security of vehicles and belongings

 Visibility when entering or exiting the park onto Paradise Lake Road

 Lack of adequate parking or having to park on Paradise Lake Road

 Poor condition of parking surface: muddy or poorly drained areas

 Conflicts between trail users

Other (please describe)

None of the above

6.How concerned are you about traffic speed and safety on Paradise Lake Road near the park entrance?

7.In your experience, which traffic‑related issues affect access to the park?

 Vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds

 Limited sight distance near the park entrance

 Difficulty turning into or out of the parking area

 Lack of road shoulder space

 No sidewalks or safe walking paths

 Safety concerns when parking along Paradise Lake Road

Other (please describe)

None of the above

10.What improvements would you like to see made to trails in the park?

More seating along the trails

More signs along the trails

Surfacing improvements

Accessible (ADA) trails

Other (please describe)

11.Are there any additional amenities or improvements you would like to see in the parking area and trailhead?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please visit the project website at https://snocoparks.info/PVCA for regular updates. We greatly appreciate your feedback!

If you have questions about the project or would like to be informed about future public input opportunities for this project, please email ed.pottharst@snoco.org.