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Stearns County Quarry Park & Nature Preserve Master Plan Survey
Quarry Park & Nature Preserve is the largest park in the Stearns County Parks system, spanning more than 750 acres. The original Master Plan, created in 1995, is now 30 years old and needs an update. The Stearns County Parks Department is currently working to revise the plan to meet statewide regional park designation requirements. This designation provides access to funding that supports essential maintenance and future development objectives.
As part of this process, we’re seeking input from the local community to understand how the park is used today and gather ideas for future programming. Your feedback is essential in shaping the next chapter of Quarry Park & Nature Preserve.
Your voice matters! Take just 5 minutes to help shape the future of Quarry Park & Nature Preserve.
Thank you for helping us plan for the future of this treasured park!
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1.
Have you visited Quarry Park & Nature Preserve in Stearns County?
(Required.)
Yes—weekly!
Yes—monthly!
Yes—once a year or less
No—I haven’t visited the park
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2.
What activities do you engage in at the park? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Summer Hiking
Winter Hiking
Biking (mountain and fat tire)
Biking (casual – on the aggregate trails)
Fishing
Rock climbing
SCUBA diving
Swimming in Quarry 11 and/or 2
Nature viewing & sightseeing
Visiting the scenic overlooks
Visiting the historical sites within the park
Photography
Picnicking, including using the park shelters
Walking my dog
Cross country skiing
Snow shoeing
Other (please specify)
Not applicable (I have not visited the park.)
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3.
Do you visit the park for any of the following reasons? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
To spend time alone in nature, to relax
To view natural habitat and wildlife
To gather with family and friends
To get exercise (swim, walk dog, hike, etc)
To use the recreational facilities for leisure
To learn about the history of the park
Other (please specify)
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4.
How do you access Quarry Park and Nature Preserve? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Drive myself and park in the parking lot
Drive myself and park outside the park
Use the bus stop outside of the park entrance
I get dropped off outside of the park
Walk into the park
Bike to the park
I don’t visit the park
Other (please specify)
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5.
Have you had any issues accessing the park? If so, please describe.
(Required.)
No issues accessing the park
Yes (please describe)
6.
Once you are in the park, have you had issues accessing amenities within the park? If so, please describe.
No issues accessing amenities
Yes (please describe)
7.
What is your favorite part of the park?
8.
What is your least favorite part of the park?
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9.
What improvements would you like to see at Quarry Park & Nature Preserve? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
More or improved hiking trails
More or improved bike trails (mountain and fat tire)
More or improved cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails
Improve areas for fishing
Improve areas for rock climbing
Improve the beaches and areas for swimming and SCUBA diving
Improve areas for nature viewing and scenic overlooks
Improve ADA accessibility
Improve wayfinding and informational signage in the park
Improved picnic amenities like shelters, benches, picnic tables, and restrooms
Additional picnic areas
More events at the park
More interpretive signage/info about the park’s history
More natural restoration and preservation within the park
Other (please specify)
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10.
Have you participated in any events or programs at Quarry Park? (Check all that apply.)
(Required.)
Yes—Moonlight Ski event
Yes—Kids to Parks
I have not participated in any events or programs at the park.
Yes: Other (please specify)
11.
Are there events or programs that you would like to participate in at Quarry Park?
12.
Part of this master plan update is to begin planning a future park building to include a year-round nature/interpretive center and park offices. If you have thoughts or comments on a future park building, please list them below.
13.
In order to understand how far people travel to get to the parks, please tell us what city you travel from to visit the park:
14.
To help us understand who is using the park, please tell us your age range:
0 – 17 years
18 – 24 years
25 – 34 years
35 – 44 years
45 – 64 years
65 – 74 years
75 years or older
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List your name and email if you’d like to be added to a contact list for future engagement opportunities:
Name
Email
Thank you for your input!
Please pass this survey on to others who you think may be interested in providing input.
Please also visit the interactive map to make comments on a map of the park:
click here to go to the map
