Burt Township Recreation Survey 2025

Your Voice Matters!

Burt Township has begun the process of updating its 5-Year Recreation Plan, and your input is crucial to ensure that the plan reflects the community’s needs and priorities. By taking just 5 minutes to complete this survey, you will help shape the future of our Township’s recreational facilities, programs, and grant funding opportunities.

Please return completed surveys to the Burt Township Offices (E21837 Grand Marais Ave). Your responses will remain anonymous and will be reported in group form only.

Thank you!

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* 1. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

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* 2. Do you have any children under 18 in your household?

Yes

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* 3. Do you, or does anyone in your household, live with a disability?

Yes

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* 4. Which best describes your residency?

Year-round Burt Twp. resident

Seasonal resident

I live in a nearby community

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How often do you visit the following parks and recreation areas when they are open to the public?

	Never	Rarely	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
Woodland Park Campground	Woodland Park Campground Never	Woodland Park Campground Rarely	Woodland Park Campground Monthly	Woodland Park Campground Weekly	Woodland Park Campground Daily
Harbor of Refuge and Marina	Harbor of Refuge and Marina Never	Harbor of Refuge and Marina Rarely	Harbor of Refuge and Marina Monthly	Harbor of Refuge and Marina Weekly	Harbor of Refuge and Marina Daily
Bayshore Park	Bayshore Park Never	Bayshore Park Rarely	Bayshore Park Monthly	Bayshore Park Weekly	Bayshore Park Daily
Frank Mead Community Center	Frank Mead Community Center Never	Frank Mead Community Center Rarely	Frank Mead Community Center Monthly	Frank Mead Community Center Weekly	Frank Mead Community Center Daily
Donahey Woods	Donahey Woods Never	Donahey Woods Rarely	Donahey Woods Monthly	Donahey Woods Weekly	Donahey Woods Daily
Agate Beach	Agate Beach Never	Agate Beach Rarely	Agate Beach Monthly	Agate Beach Weekly	Agate Beach Daily
Edward Street Beach Access Site	Edward Street Beach Access Site Never	Edward Street Beach Access Site Rarely	Edward Street Beach Access Site Monthly	Edward Street Beach Access Site Weekly	Edward Street Beach Access Site Daily
Carpenter Creek Beach Access Site	Carpenter Creek Beach Access Site Never	Carpenter Creek Beach Access Site Rarely	Carpenter Creek Beach Access Site Monthly	Carpenter Creek Beach Access Site Weekly	Carpenter Creek Beach Access Site Daily
Edmund T. Warren Park	Edmund T. Warren Park Never	Edmund T. Warren Park Rarely	Edmund T. Warren Park Monthly	Edmund T. Warren Park Weekly	Edmund T. Warren Park Daily

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* 6. What types of recreational activities do you participate in, generally? (Select all that apply)

Bike Riding (Road or Mountain Biking)

Playground Activities

Picnicking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Swimming

Fishing

Birdwatching/Wildlife Viewing

Walking/Hiking Trails

Camping (tent, RV, cabins)

Snowmobiling/ORV Riding

Attending Events (Fairgrounds, Family Reunions, etc.)

Hunting

Fitness/Exercise Classes

Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing

Sports Participation (e.g. baseball, soccer)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What do you VALUE about recreation in Burt Township?

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* 8. What do you want to see CHANGED about recreation in Burt Township?

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* 9. What improvements would you like to see in Burt Township's parks & recreation facilities?

More winter recreation (snowshoeing/skiing trails, sledding, winter camping)

Environmental/conservation projects (e.g., pollinator gardens, native plantings)

More picnic areas and shelters

More recreational programming (e.g. sports leagues, fitness classes)

Natural history interpretive signage

Additional walking/biking trails

Improved Accessibility (ADA-compliant features)

Expanded access to lakes/rivers for fishing or paddling

New or upgraded playground equipment

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Should the Township pursue purchasing additional properties as they become available?

If YES, how should the Township use these properties? (comment)

Yes

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* 11. Should the Township spend resources to fix up the property/park at the old coast guard boat dock location?

If YES, please provide your recommendations.

Yes

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* 12. In your opinion, how important is the Harbor/ Bay area?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

What measure(s) should be taken to preserve the Harbor/ Bay area?

Burt Township Recreation Survey 2025

Your Voice Matters!

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* 1. What is your age group?

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* 2. Do you have any children under 18 in your household?

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* 3. Do you, or does anyone in your household, live with a disability?

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* 4. Which best describes your residency?

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* 5. How often do you visit the following parks and recreation areas when they are open to the public?

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* 6. What types of recreational activities do you participate in, generally? (Select all that apply)

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* 7. What do you VALUE about recreation in Burt Township?

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* 8. What do you want to see CHANGED about recreation in Burt Township?

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* 9. What improvements would you like to see in Burt Township's parks & recreation facilities?

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* 10. Should the Township pursue purchasing additional properties as they become available? If YES, how should the Township use these properties? (comment)

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* 11. Should the Township spend resources to fix up the property/park at the old coast guard boat dock location?If YES, please provide your recommendations.

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* 12. In your opinion, how important is the Harbor/ Bay area?

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* 13. Do you have any additional thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for improving parks and recreation in Burt Township?

* 10. Should the Township pursue purchasing additional properties as they become available?

If YES, how should the Township use these properties? (comment)

* 11. Should the Township spend resources to fix up the property/park at the old coast guard boat dock location?

If YES, please provide your recommendations.