Georgetown Township Parks and Recreation Survey

Georgetown Township would like your input to help determine parks, trails, facilities, programs, and recreation priorities for the community. The results of this survey will be used to help develop the updated Parks and Recreation 5-Year Master Plan which will prioritize development and expansion of the parks in Georgetown Township and assist in grant acquisitions. This survey will take approx. 10-15 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and input!

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* 1. How often do you or members of your household visit a Georgetown Township park or trail system, or an Ottawa County Park facilty?

	Daily	Weekly	Monthly	Once per year or less	Never
8th Ave Park	8th Ave Park Daily	8th Ave Park Weekly	8th Ave Park Monthly	8th Ave Park Once per year or less	8th Ave Park Never
28th Ave Soccer Fields	28th Ave Soccer Fields Daily	28th Ave Soccer Fields Weekly	28th Ave Soccer Fields Monthly	28th Ave Soccer Fields Once per year or less	28th Ave Soccer Fields Never
Georgetown Ice Arena	Georgetown Ice Arena Daily	Georgetown Ice Arena Weekly	Georgetown Ice Arena Monthly	Georgetown Ice Arena Once per year or less	Georgetown Ice Arena Never
Maplewood Park	Maplewood Park Daily	Maplewood Park Weekly	Maplewood Park Monthly	Maplewood Park Once per year or less	Maplewood Park Never
Pioneer Park	Pioneer Park Daily	Pioneer Park Weekly	Pioneer Park Monthly	Pioneer Park Once per year or less	Pioneer Park Never
Rosewood Park	Rosewood Park Daily	Rosewood Park Weekly	Rosewood Park Monthly	Rosewood Park Once per year or less	Rosewood Park Never
Rush Creek Park	Rush Creek Park Daily	Rush Creek Park Weekly	Rush Creek Park Monthly	Rush Creek Park Once per year or less	Rush Creek Park Never
Woodcrest Park	Woodcrest Park Daily	Woodcrest Park Weekly	Woodcrest Park Monthly	Woodcrest Park Once per year or less	Woodcrest Park Never
Non-Motorized Trail along 44th St	Non-Motorized Trail along 44th St Daily	Non-Motorized Trail along 44th St Weekly	Non-Motorized Trail along 44th St Monthly	Non-Motorized Trail along 44th St Once per year or less	Non-Motorized Trail along 44th St Never
Port Sheldon Sports Complex	Port Sheldon Sports Complex Daily	Port Sheldon Sports Complex Weekly	Port Sheldon Sports Complex Monthly	Port Sheldon Sports Complex Once per year or less	Port Sheldon Sports Complex Never
Ottawa County Bend Area	Ottawa County Bend Area Daily	Ottawa County Bend Area Weekly	Ottawa County Bend Area Monthly	Ottawa County Bend Area Once per year or less	Ottawa County Bend Area Never
Ottawa County Grand River Park	Ottawa County Grand River Park Daily	Ottawa County Grand River Park Weekly	Ottawa County Grand River Park Monthly	Ottawa County Grand River Park Once per year or less	Ottawa County Grand River Park Never
Ottawa County Grand River Ravines	Ottawa County Grand River Ravines Daily	Ottawa County Grand River Ravines Weekly	Ottawa County Grand River Ravines Monthly	Ottawa County Grand River Ravines Once per year or less	Ottawa County Grand River Ravines Never
Ottawa County Hager Park	Ottawa County Hager Park Daily	Ottawa County Hager Park Weekly	Ottawa County Hager Park Monthly	Ottawa County Hager Park Once per year or less	Ottawa County Hager Park Never

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* 2. Which sports activities does your household participate in at least once per year (check all that apply)?

Baseball / Softball

Basketball

Bocce Ball

Disc golf

Golf

Lacrosse

Pickleball

Rugby

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which trail activities does your household participate in (check all that apply)?

Walking for exercise

Bike riding

Nature observation

Hiking

Jogging / running

Extended hiking

Mountain biking

In-line skating

Horseback riding

I do not use trails

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What reasons are preventing you or members of your household from using parks, recreational facilities or programs more often? (select all that apply)

Program or facility not offered

Not sure what is offered

Not sure where park and trail facilities are

Too far from residence

Facilities not well maintained

Lack of quality programs

Use facilities in other municipalities

Lack of parking

Not accessible for people with disabilities

Not staffed well/poor service

Security is not sufficient

Fees are too high

Facility/programs time/hours of operation not convenient

Not enough time / too busy

Lack of transportation

No / poor restrooms

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Thinking ONLY about parks and trails managed by Georgetown Township, how satisfied are you with their performance in each of these areas?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Large natural areas	Large natural areas Excellent	Large natural areas Good	Large natural areas Fair	Large natural areas Poor
System of trails	System of trails Excellent	System of trails Good	System of trails Fair	System of trails Poor
Staffing	Staffing Excellent	Staffing Good	Staffing Fair	Staffing Poor
Safety and security	Safety and security Excellent	Safety and security Good	Safety and security Fair	Safety and security Poor
Cleanliness	Cleanliness Excellent	Cleanliness Good	Cleanliness Fair	Cleanliness Poor
Maintenance	Maintenance Excellent	Maintenance Good	Maintenance Fair	Maintenance Poor
User fees for activities	User fees for activities Excellent	User fees for activities Good	User fees for activities Fair	User fees for activities Poor
A variety of things for kids to do	A variety of things for kids to do Excellent	A variety of things for kids to do Good	A variety of things for kids to do Fair	A variety of things for kids to do Poor
Clearly posted maps	Clearly posted maps Excellent	Clearly posted maps Good	Clearly posted maps Fair	Clearly posted maps Poor
Distance from home	Distance from home Excellent	Distance from home Good	Distance from home Fair	Distance from home Poor
Lake or river areas	Lake or river areas Excellent	Lake or river areas Good	Lake or river areas Fair	Lake or river areas Poor
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Excellent	Playgrounds Good	Playgrounds Fair	Playgrounds Poor
Active areas (fields, courts, courses, etc.)	Active areas (fields, courts, courses, etc.) Excellent	Active areas (fields, courts, courses, etc.) Good	Active areas (fields, courts, courses, etc.) Fair	Active areas (fields, courts, courses, etc.) Poor

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* 6. What is your primary means of accessing a park or trail facility?

Drive

Walk

Bicycle

Jog/run

Public Transportation

Skateboard/Rollerblade

Uber/Rideshare

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How important are each of the following recreational facilities to you or members of your household?

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Very Important	Playgrounds Important	Playgrounds Somewhat Important	Playgrounds Not Important
Nature trails (unpaved)	Nature trails (unpaved) Very Important	Nature trails (unpaved) Important	Nature trails (unpaved) Somewhat Important	Nature trails (unpaved) Not Important
Paved trails within parks	Paved trails within parks Very Important	Paved trails within parks Important	Paved trails within parks Somewhat Important	Paved trails within parks Not Important
Regional Non-Motorized Trails	Regional Non-Motorized Trails Very Important	Regional Non-Motorized Trails Important	Regional Non-Motorized Trails Somewhat Important	Regional Non-Motorized Trails Not Important
Mountain Bike / BMX Course	Mountain Bike / BMX Course Very Important	Mountain Bike / BMX Course Important	Mountain Bike / BMX Course Somewhat Important	Mountain Bike / BMX Course Not Important
Picnic Areas / Picnic Shelters	Picnic Areas / Picnic Shelters Very Important	Picnic Areas / Picnic Shelters Important	Picnic Areas / Picnic Shelters Somewhat Important	Picnic Areas / Picnic Shelters Not Important
Baseball / Softball Fields	Baseball / Softball Fields Very Important	Baseball / Softball Fields Important	Baseball / Softball Fields Somewhat Important	Baseball / Softball Fields Not Important
Soccer Fields	Soccer Fields Very Important	Soccer Fields Important	Soccer Fields Somewhat Important	Soccer Fields Not Important
Volleyball / Basketball Courts	Volleyball / Basketball Courts Very Important	Volleyball / Basketball Courts Important	Volleyball / Basketball Courts Somewhat Important	Volleyball / Basketball Courts Not Important
Pickleball	Pickleball Very Important	Pickleball Important	Pickleball Somewhat Important	Pickleball Not Important
Tennis	Tennis Very Important	Tennis Important	Tennis Somewhat Important	Tennis Not Important
Swimming	Swimming Very Important	Swimming Important	Swimming Somewhat Important	Swimming Not Important
Boating / Kayak access	Boating / Kayak access Very Important	Boating / Kayak access Important	Boating / Kayak access Somewhat Important	Boating / Kayak access Not Important
Ice skating / Sledding	Ice skating / Sledding Very Important	Ice skating / Sledding Important	Ice skating / Sledding Somewhat Important	Ice skating / Sledding Not Important
Fishing areas	Fishing areas Very Important	Fishing areas Important	Fishing areas Somewhat Important	Fishing areas Not Important
Disc golf	Disc golf Very Important	Disc golf Important	Disc golf Somewhat Important	Disc golf Not Important
Golf	Golf Very Important	Golf Important	Golf Somewhat Important	Golf Not Important
In-line skating	In-line skating Very Important	In-line skating Important	In-line skating Somewhat Important	In-line skating Not Important
Skate Park	Skate Park Very Important	Skate Park Important	Skate Park Somewhat Important	Skate Park Not Important
Concessions	Concessions Very Important	Concessions Important	Concessions Somewhat Important	Concessions Not Important
Designated hunting areas	Designated hunting areas Very Important	Designated hunting areas Important	Designated hunting areas Somewhat Important	Designated hunting areas Not Important
Off-leash dog park / Agility course	Off-leash dog park / Agility course Very Important	Off-leash dog park / Agility course Important	Off-leash dog park / Agility course Somewhat Important	Off-leash dog park / Agility course Not Important
Cricket	Cricket Very Important	Cricket Important	Cricket Somewhat Important	Cricket Not Important
Outdoor performance space / amphitheater	Outdoor performance space / amphitheater Very Important	Outdoor performance space / amphitheater Important	Outdoor performance space / amphitheater Somewhat Important	Outdoor performance space / amphitheater Not Important
Outdoor fitness facilities	Outdoor fitness facilities Very Important	Outdoor fitness facilities Important	Outdoor fitness facilities Somewhat Important	Outdoor fitness facilities Not Important
Restrooms	Restrooms Very Important	Restrooms Important	Restrooms Somewhat Important	Restrooms Not Important
Splash pad	Splash pad Very Important	Splash pad Important	Splash pad Somewhat Important	Splash pad Not Important
Preservation of natural areas/green space	Preservation of natural areas/green space Very Important	Preservation of natural areas/green space Important	Preservation of natural areas/green space Somewhat Important	Preservation of natural areas/green space Not Important
Connect parks with trails	Connect parks with trails Very Important	Connect parks with trails Important	Connect parks with trails Somewhat Important	Connect parks with trails Not Important
Sculpture garden / art in the park	Sculpture garden / art in the park Very Important	Sculpture garden / art in the park Important	Sculpture garden / art in the park Somewhat Important	Sculpture garden / art in the park Not Important
Historical exhibits	Historical exhibits Very Important	Historical exhibits Important	Historical exhibits Somewhat Important	Historical exhibits Not Important
Botanical gardens	Botanical gardens Very Important	Botanical gardens Important	Botanical gardens Somewhat Important	Botanical gardens Not Important
Camping	Camping Very Important	Camping Important	Camping Somewhat Important	Camping Not Important
Archery	Archery Very Important	Archery Important	Archery Somewhat Important	Archery Not Important
Kickball	Kickball Very Important	Kickball Important	Kickball Somewhat Important	Kickball Not Important
Festivals / fairs	Festivals / fairs Very Important	Festivals / fairs Important	Festivals / fairs Somewhat Important	Festivals / fairs Not Important
Community gardens	Community gardens Very Important	Community gardens Important	Community gardens Somewhat Important	Community gardens Not Important
Outdoor table games	Outdoor table games Very Important	Outdoor table games Important	Outdoor table games Somewhat Important	Outdoor table games Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What type of recreational programs and activities would you and members of your household be most interested to participate in (check all that apply)?

Youth sports

Adult sports

Educational classes

Arts & crafts

Family activities

Senior programs

Social activities (dance, theater, music)

Fitness classes

Special events (concerts, festivals, movies in park)

Environmental based programs

Aquatic programs (swim lessons, water aerobics, etc)

Programs for people with disabilities

Nature center

Other (please specify)

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* 9. As Georgetown Township considers options to improve the park system, please rate how important each of the following actions are to you:

	Essential	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Not Important
Redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities	Redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities Essential	Redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities Very Important	Redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities Somewhat Important	Redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities Important	Redevelop/upgrade existing parks to support a broader range of activities Not Important
Acquire land for future parks, open space, and recreation	Acquire land for future parks, open space, and recreation Essential	Acquire land for future parks, open space, and recreation Very Important	Acquire land for future parks, open space, and recreation Somewhat Important	Acquire land for future parks, open space, and recreation Important	Acquire land for future parks, open space, and recreation Not Important
Focus effort on maintenance of existing facilities	Focus effort on maintenance of existing facilities Essential	Focus effort on maintenance of existing facilities Very Important	Focus effort on maintenance of existing facilities Somewhat Important	Focus effort on maintenance of existing facilities Important	Focus effort on maintenance of existing facilities Not Important
Develop additional non-motorized trails within parks	Develop additional non-motorized trails within parks Essential	Develop additional non-motorized trails within parks Very Important	Develop additional non-motorized trails within parks Somewhat Important	Develop additional non-motorized trails within parks Important	Develop additional non-motorized trails within parks Not Important
Provide recreational programs and activities	Provide recreational programs and activities Essential	Provide recreational programs and activities Very Important	Provide recreational programs and activities Somewhat Important	Provide recreational programs and activities Important	Provide recreational programs and activities Not Important
Connect parks and points of interest with regional non-motorized trails	Connect parks and points of interest with regional non-motorized trails Essential	Connect parks and points of interest with regional non-motorized trails Very Important	Connect parks and points of interest with regional non-motorized trails Somewhat Important	Connect parks and points of interest with regional non-motorized trails Important	Connect parks and points of interest with regional non-motorized trails Not Important
Safety and security	Safety and security Essential	Safety and security Very Important	Safety and security Somewhat Important	Safety and security Important	Safety and security Not Important
Cleanliness	Cleanliness Essential	Cleanliness Very Important	Cleanliness Somewhat Important	Cleanliness Important	Cleanliness Not Important
Quality/quantity of athletic fields	Quality/quantity of athletic fields Essential	Quality/quantity of athletic fields Very Important	Quality/quantity of athletic fields Somewhat Important	Quality/quantity of athletic fields Important	Quality/quantity of athletic fields Not Important
Quality/quantity of court facilities	Quality/quantity of court facilities Essential	Quality/quantity of court facilities Very Important	Quality/quantity of court facilities Somewhat Important	Quality/quantity of court facilities Important	Quality/quantity of court facilities Not Important
Indoor facilities	Indoor facilities Essential	Indoor facilities Very Important	Indoor facilities Somewhat Important	Indoor facilities Important	Indoor facilities Not Important
Concerts/special events venue	Concerts/special events venue Essential	Concerts/special events venue Very Important	Concerts/special events venue Somewhat Important	Concerts/special events venue Important	Concerts/special events venue Not Important
Cultural/art/historical facilities	Cultural/art/historical facilities Essential	Cultural/art/historical facilities Very Important	Cultural/art/historical facilities Somewhat Important	Cultural/art/historical facilities Important	Cultural/art/historical facilities Not Important
Nature/discovery center	Nature/discovery center Essential	Nature/discovery center Very Important	Nature/discovery center Somewhat Important	Nature/discovery center Important	Nature/discovery center Not Important

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* 10. Which of these methods do you prefer as a way to receive information about Georgetown Township parks, trails, services and programs (select all that apply)?

Township website

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)

Local newspaper

Direct mailing from Township

Posters, flyers, printed announcements

Email from the Township

School notices

Information posted at Township Hall / Library

Township newsletter

TV / Radio

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What is your overall level of satisfaction with Georgetown Township parks?

Very Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

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* 12. Are you a resident of Georgetown Township?

Yes

Please provide the zip code of your residence.

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* 13. How long have you been a Township resident?

0-5 Years

6-10 Years

11-15 Years

16-20 Years

21-30 Years

31+ Years

Not a resident

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* 14. What gender do you identify with?

Female

Male

Prefer not to answer

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* 15. What is your age?

0-17

18-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 16. What are the ages of people in your household (check all that apply)?

Under the age of 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

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* 17. What type of community events, programs, and festivals would you like to see in Georgetown Township?

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* 18. Please add any additional comments below.

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* 19. Please provide your contact information (optional)

Name

Address

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 20. If you provide your contact information, is it okay if the Township contacts you in regard to your responses? (individual responses will not be published and your anonymity will be preserved)

Yes