Mastodon Township 2025 Recreation Survey

1.Which of the following best describes you?
2.What is your age?
3.Please indicate your gender.
4.What Mastodon Township park and recreation area have you or members of your household, EVER used? (Choose all that apply.)
5.How often do you or members of your household visit a Mastodon Township park or recreation facility
6.What Recreational activities did you or a member of your household participate in within the last two years? (Choose all that apply.)
7.When choosing to visit a recreational facility or park which of these do you consider. (Choose all that apply.)
8.Please rate you and your family's use of the following Mastodon Township Parks
A great deal- weekly
A moderate amount- at least once a month
Occasional- A few times a year
Rarely -one or less times per year
Never
Alpha Parks
Buck Lake Park
Stager Lake Park
Camp 5 Park
9.If you or members of your household, visited Mastodon Township recreation facilities in the last year, how much did you enjoy your visit?
Very good
Good
Poor
Did not enjoy at all
N/A
10.Rank your priorities for recreational improvements that may be considered in Mastodon Township 0 being the LOWEST priority 5 being the HIGHEST priority.
0 Not a priority at all
1
2
3
4
5- Highest priority
Improved signage on hiking trails in Township parks.
Improve play ground areas.
Add barbecue grills and picnic tables in shade areas.
Add lighting to park areas with Boat launch sites.
Add electricity and bathroom facilities to pavilions at the township parks
11.Thinking about ALPHA PARKS ONLY, rank your priorities for recreational improvements that may be considered. 0 being the LOWEST priority 5 being the HIGHEST priority.
0 Not a priority at all
1
2
3
4
5- Highest priority
Resurface and paint basketball court.
Adapt basketball court so it can be flooded in the winter for skating
Add a pickleball court.
Improve the baseball field
Add batting cages to the baseball field
12.Please list specific recreation activities, facilities and/or priorities would you like to see in Mastodon Township.
13.On a scale of 1-5 (1- Not at all, 5 Completely) how adequate do the existing facilities provided by Mastodon Township Parks and Recreation meet the needs of my household.
1-Not at all
2-Poor
3-Somewhat
4-Very good
5- Completely
14.Do you feel that activities/facilities provided by Mastodon Township are equally accessible to ALL citizens regardless of age, race, religion, gender or national origin.
15.Please indicate how you are informed about activities offered by Mastodon Township Parks and Recreation. (Choose all that apply.)
Thank you for participating in our survey. If you have any questions/concerns, comments, or would consider participating in volunteer opportunities, please write them here. If you require a response from us please include contact information or contact the Township Office at 875-6362.