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City of Rochester - Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park Survey #3

Goal: Help shape the design of the new Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park.

“Designing a Place of Connection, Culture, and Community.”

This survey is part of the City of Rochester’s effort to guide the design of the Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park. We invite you to share your ideas on how the site can reflect Rochester’s social history, cultural identity, political legacy, and economic strength, while serving as a welcoming public space for all.

Your feedback will help shape how the Civil Rights Heritage Site looks, feels, and functions.
1.How familiar are you with the civil rights history in Rochester, NY?
2.Please share names, events, and organizations that come to mind when you think about Rochester’s civil rights history.
3.What are three words (feelings) that come to your mind when you think about the Civil Rights movement – both nationally and locally here in Rochester, NY?
4.What kinds of gathering spaces should the Civil Rights Heritage Site have? (Check all that apply)
5.Is there anything that makes it difficult for you or others in the community to visit or use Baden Park, the future home of the Civil Rights Heritage Site?
6.How should the park share local history and stories? (Check all that apply):
7.What kinds of art would you like to see in the park? (Check all that apply):
8.What events would encourage you to visit the Civil Rights Heritage Site (more frequently)? (Check all that apply)
9.Would you like a quiet space for reflection or prayer?
10.How can the Civil Rights Heritage Site inspire leadership and community pride?
11.What would make the park feel safe? (Check all that apply)
12.Should the Civil Rights Heritage Site have a designated space for social gatherings / local vendors to host pop-ups, etc.?
13.What recreational amenities are most important to you? (Check all that apply)
14.How would you like people to feel when they visit the Civil Rights Heritage Site at Baden Park?
15.What ideas do you have for how the Civil Rights Heritage Site can share Rochester’s civil rights story so it feels timeless and endures for future generations?