Port Sheldon Parks and Recreation Survey Port Sheldon Township is currently in the process of updating their five-year parks & recreation master plan and we want to hear from YOU! The results of this survey will go into our five-year parks master plan and are important for developing our goals and objectives for the community. The five-year Parks & Recreation Master Plan is a pre-requisite to apply for any state or federal grant funding. Question Title * 1. How many years have you been a Port Sheldon Township resident? 0-5 6-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51+ Not a resident of Port Shelton Township Question Title * 2. Which of the following park properties within the Township have you or a family member visited in the past 12 months? Check all that apply. Kouw Park (Port Sheldon Twp) Windsnest Park (Port Sheldon Twp) Port Sheldon Community Park (Port Sheldon Twp) Sheldon Landing (Port Sheldon Twp) Hiawatha Property (Port Sheldon Twp) VanBuren Street Property (Port Sheldon Twp) Zwemer Park (Port Sheldon Twp) Stanton Street Property (Port Sheldon Twp) Non-motorized Trails (Port Sheldon Twp) Pigeon Lake North Pier Walkway (Consumers Property) Olive Shores (Ottawa County Parks) Hemlock Crossing (Ottawa County Parks) Pine Bend Park (Ottawa County Parks) Port Sheldon Natural Area (Ottawa County Parks) Van Buren Street Dunes (Ottawa County Parks) Question Title * 3. How often do you or someone in your household visit Port Sheldon Township parks? Never Once a year Once a month Weekly Question Title * 4. How often do you or someone in your household visit an Ottawa County Parks or Consumers property within the township? Never Once a year Once a month Weekly Question Title * 5. Please rank, in order of priority, which of the following Township properties would you most like to see improved or expanded? 1= Highest Priority, 9= Lowest Priority Question Title * 6. Do you support Port Sheldon Township investing in improvements to the existing parks and trails system? Yes No Question Title * 7. Do you support Port Sheldon Township investing in the acquisition of properties for new parks and trail system expansion? Yes No Question Title * 8. If you said yes to questions 6 & 7, would you be in favor of Port Sheldon Township pursuing a small millage to help support and expand the recreational opportunities available to residents and visitors? (Provide comments) Yes No (Comments) Question Title * 9. If you said yes to questions 6 & 7, would you be in favor of Port Sheldon Township establishing reasonable park access fees to help support and expand the recreational opportunities available to residents and visitors? (Provide comments) Yes No (Comment) Question Title * 10. Please rank, in order of priority, how you feel park and recreation funding should be spent. 1= Highest Priority, 4= Lowest Priority Question Title * 11. What do you like about the existing recreation facilities in your area? Question Title * 12. What concerns do you have about the existing recreation facilities in your area? Question Title * 13. Please identify which groups or organizations that you or your family members have utilized for indoor/outdoor recreation activities in the last 12 months. Check all that apply. Public Schools Churches Private Youth Sports Teams YMCA Private Clubs Port Sheldon Parks and Recreation Neighboring Cities or Townships Michigan State Parks County Parks Libraries Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. Please identify any barriers that makes it difficult for you to visit your local parks and community recreation programs. Check all that apply. Lack of funds Lack of time Lack of transportation No parks or programs interest me Don’t have the equipment needed Lack of skill or ability No people to participate with Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. Why do you visit parks and trails? Check all that apply. Close to home Natural setting Clean Safe Quiet/Peaceful Health, exercise, and well-being Sport Activities Active/Fun Socializing Family Activity Barrier Free Accessibility Connection to neighboring communities Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. If given the option, which of the following opportunities would you choose to participate in or use? Check all that apply. (Provide comments) Paved Multi-purpose Trails Non-Paved Multi-Purpose Trails Wildlife/Birdwatching Platforms Pickleball Basketball Courts Volleyball Splash Pad Community Gardens Soccer Fields Tennis Courts Picnic Areas Outdoor Water Recreation Outdoor Fitness Equipment Playgrounds Festival & Concert Venues Disc Golf Organized Sports League (Pickleball, softball, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. What type(s) of improvements do you feel are most needed for Port Sheldon Township’s parks and trail system? Check all that apply. (Provide comments) Additional Restrooms Additional multi-purpose trails Additional paved parking areas Wheelchair accessible paths to park features New Playgrounds Replacement of existing features (ballfields, restrooms, play equipment, etc.) Park Amenities (benches, trash cans, bleachers, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. What future community programming or events would you like to see? Question Title * 19. What is the best way for your local parks and recreation department to share information with you? (Note, email addresses will not be shared and will only be used to send updates) Website Email/E-Newsletter (Provide email below) Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram Direct Mail Flyers Text Message Periodic Strategy Meetings with the Community Prefer no contact Email Address Question Title * 20. Please share additional thoughts and ideas regarding the parks and recreation facilities/opportunities below. Question Title * 21. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 or older Question Title * 22. Do you have children under the age of 18 in your household? Yes No Question Title * 23. Are you aware of any local resident or group of residents that would benefit from additional recreational opportunities based on their age, disability, or other specific need? Yes No If yes, please specify Done