PIONEER COUNTY PARK SURVEY 2024
1.
Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be added to the Muskegon County Parks email list (optional).
2.
What is your zip code of primary residence?
3.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
4.
How many times did you visit Pioneer Park in the past year?
First-time visitor
1 time
2-5 times
6-12 times
More than 12 times
5.
What factors influence your decision to visit Pioneer Park instead of other parks?
6.
In one sentence, how would you describe your overall experience at Pioneer Park?
7.
Did you purchase a Muskegon County Park Annual Pass or a Day Pass in the past year?
Yes, I purchased an Annual Pass.
Yes, I purchased a Day Pass.
No, I did not purchase a Muskegon County Park Pass this year.
8.
What recreational activities do you participate in at Pioneer Park? Please select all that apply:
Biking
Camping
Cross-country skiing
Dog walking
Exercise
Fishing
Going to Lake Michigan Beach
Hiking
Birding
Nature viewing
Foraging (e.g., mushroom hunting, berry picking)
Metal detecting
Hammocking
Snowshoeing
Tennis
Pickleball
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
Horseshoes
Sledding
Swimming
Photography
Playing on the playground
Picnicking
Walking/Running
Other (please specify)
9.
What recreational opportunities would you like to see developed or improved at Pioneer Park? Please rate the importance of each by choosing: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, or No Opinion.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
ADA Accessibility
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Improved hiking trails
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Interpretive signage
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Boardwalk maintenance
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Disc golf
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Mountain bike/fat tire bike trail
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Off-leash dog area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Pickleball court
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Tennis courts
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Designated dog beach area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Additional dump station
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Guided hikes/classes/activities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Group camp area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Yurts
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Small rental cabins
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Native plant garden
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Rustic campsites
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Full hook-up campsites
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Playground maintenance
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Concessions
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Day-use/Beach area restroom facilities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Campground shower/restroom facilities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Wi-Fi
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
10.
Please rate the following park services based on your experiences by choosing: Excellent, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement, or No Opinion.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Bathroom cleanliness
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Beach cleanliness
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Camping check-in process
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Sanitary dump station
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Garbage removal/Recycling
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
General grounds upkeep
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Park reservation system
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Staff customer service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Wi-Fi service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
11.
How important is it for Pioneer Park to offer the following types of programs? Please rate: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, or No Opinion.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Recreation programs for children
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Recreation programs for young adults (17-22 years old)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Recreation programs for adults (23-55 years old)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Recreation programs for senior citizens (55 years old and up)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Exercise programs
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Guided/Interpretive nature programs
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
12.
Are there specific accessibility features that you believe should be implemented? Please describe.
13.
If camping was developed at Muskegon County’s newest park, Dune Harbor Park in Norton Shores, would you consider camping there?
Yes, if concrete RV pads and full utilities (water, sewer, electric) were available.
Yes, if only concrete RV pads were available.
Yes, if only tent camping was allowed.
Yes, if only yurts/tiny homes were available to rent.
Yes, I would enjoy the opportunity to camp at Dune Harbor Park in any of the above camping accommodations.
No, I would not be interested in camping at Dune Harbor Park.
14.
As a Muskegon County resident, to what extent would you support a dedicated millage for future park development and maintenance?
Strongly Support
Somewhat Support
Not a Muskegon County resident.
Somewhat Oppose
Strongly Oppose
15.
Do you have any additional comments or suggestions? (Please specify any ideas or feedback related to recreational suggestions, park improvements, etc.)