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Georgia DNR - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Survey
1.
Which of the following best describes the area where you live?
(Required.)
Rural Area
Suburban Area
Urban / Central City Area
2.
What is your age?
(Required.)
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
3.
Do you participate in outdoor recreation?
(Required.)
Yes
No
4.
If yes, what outdoor recreation activities do you prefer when recreating? (Select all that apply)
Walking, Jogging or Running
Picnicking
Swimming
Hiking
Fishing
Camping
Biking
Paddling or Canoeing
Tennis or Pickleball
Team Sports
Wildlife Watching
Visiting Nature Centers
Other (please specify)
5.
If yes, what are your primary reasons for participating in outdoor recreation? (Select all that apply)
Have Fun
Relax or Reduce Stress
Quality Time with Family or Friends
Health and Exercise
Enjoy Nature
Explore Georgia
Learn Skills
Participate in Sports
Other (please specify)
6.
If you do not visit at parks in Georgia, where do you typically spend your leisure or recreation time? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Theme or Amusement Parks
Gyms or Fitness Centers
Outside of Georgia
School Facilities
Home
Other (please specify)
7.
Have you visited a park or outdoor recreation area in Georgia in the past 12 months?
(Required.)
Yes
No
8.
How often do you visit parks or outdoor recreation areas in Georgia?
(Required.)
Never
Once a Year
Several Times a Year
Once a Month
Several Times a Month
9.
In the past 12 months, have you seen or received programming or marketing information for your local parks?
(Required.)
Yes
No
10.
If yes, as a result of this information, did you . . . ?
Visit the Park
Participate in an Outdoor Recreation Activity
Attend an Event or Program
Not Applicable
11.
Is there anything that prevents you from visiting parks or outdoor recreation areas? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Lack of Time
Too Crowded
Poor Condition of Facilities
Too Expensive
Accessibility Challenges
Recreation Areas Too Far From Home
Lack of Tansportation
Parking Challenges
Restroom Challenges
Nothing Prevents a Visit
Other (please specify)
12.
How concerned are you about safety when visiting parks or outdoor recreation areas in Georgia?
- This may include, but is not limited to, concerns about crime, lack of emergency phones or communication, poor lighting, etc.
(Required.)
Not At All
Slightly
Moderatly
Extremely
13.
Do you have to pay a fee to access or use outdoor recreation areas, including parking?
(Required.)
Yes
No
14.
If yes, how would you describe the fees you pay?
Too Much
Too Little
About the Right Amount
15.
Would you support additional public funding for outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgia?
(Required.)
Yes
No
16.
What accessibility improvement would make outdoor recreation areas in Georgia more accessible and enjoyable for visitors?
(Required.)
Accessible Parking
Accessible Walkways, Trails or Curbs
Accessible Playgrounds
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible Water Fountains
Accessible Fishing, Boating or Water Access
Additional Seating Areas
Signage
Safety Surfacing
No Additional Accessibility Improvements are Needed
Other (please specify)
17.
Compared with five years ago, how often do you participate in outdoor recreation?
(Required.)
Less often
About the Same
More Often
Not Sure
18.
What do you think Georgia's outdoor recreation areas need more of?
(Required.)