Springfield Township | Comprehensive Master Plan Update - Community Park Needs

Parks and Recreation Needs

Community parks provide access to recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Additionally, parks increase property values, spur local economies, combat crime, and protect cities from environmental impact. For example:

Physical activity can reduce or prevent many physical and mental health problems.
Parks can be designed to manage stormwater and mitigate flooding.
Planning and programming can engage residents and foster a sense of community.
Trees in urban parks remove up to 7,111,000 tons of toxins from the air annually at a value of $3.8 billion to cities.
Green spaces also filter rain, reduce water pollution, protect drinking water, and decrease waterborne illness rates.

The next few questions ask about your thoughts on Springfield Township's current and future parks and recreation needs.

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* 1. How do you feel about Springfield Township's parks (this excludes Winton Woods)?

Very high quality

High quality

Average quality

Low quality

Very low quality

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* 2. How often do you visit parks in Springfield Township?

Frequently (multiple times per week)

Occasionally (at least once a month)

Rarely (a few times per year)

Never

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* 3. How do you usually get to the parks you use?

Walk

Bike

Drive

Transit

Other

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* 4. Which parks in Springfield Township do you frequently visit or use the most?

Brentwood Park

Clifford George Park

Crutchfield Park

Frost Playground

Helwig Park

Hillside Park

Hollydale Park

Lexington Hights Park

Stephanie Hummer Memorial Park

Warder Preserve

Winton Woods (Great Parks System)

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* 5. Currently, is there enough equipment (play structures, ball fields, courts, etc.) for different ages or abilities in the parks you frequent?

Yes

Don't know

If no, which age groups or abilities are missing?

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* 6. Are there specific reasons why you use the parks frequently or infrequently?

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* 7. What elements or improvements would make you more likely to use your parks?

Walking paths

Shade structures

Benches / Places to gather

Improved playground equipment

Improved walking / biking access to the park

Asthetic improvements

Programmed activities

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Active Parks are those with dedicated facilities such as playgrounds and sports fields or courts. Passive Parks are natural open space areas that might have walking trails and open fields, but no dedicated playgrounds or sports fields or courts. Do you prefer Active Parks or Passive Parks?

I prefer Active Parks

I prefer Passive Parks

I like both

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* 9. Do you participate in park programs, events or community festivals?

Yes

If yes, which community events or programs?

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* 10. What other park or recreational programs, amenities or events interest you?

Concerts

Festivals

Arts fairs

Family events

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Would you be interested in attending neighborhood level programing in parks?

Extremely interested

Very interested

Somewhat interested

Not so interested

Not at all interested

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* 12. Would you be interested in organizing or volunteering to help with neighborhood level park programing?

Yes

If yes, please provide your name and email address.

Springfield Township | Comprehensive Master Plan Update - Community Park Needs

Parks and Recreation Needs

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* 1. How do you feel about Springfield Township's parks (this excludes Winton Woods)?

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* 2. How often do you visit parks in Springfield Township?

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* 3. How do you usually get to the parks you use?

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* 4. Which parks in Springfield Township do you frequently visit or use the most?

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* 5. Currently, is there enough equipment (play structures, ball fields, courts, etc.) for different ages or abilities in the parks you frequent?

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* 6. Are there specific reasons why you use the parks frequently or infrequently?

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* 7. What elements or improvements would make you more likely to use your parks?

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* 8. Active Parks are those with dedicated facilities such as playgrounds and sports fields or courts. Passive Parks are natural open space areas that might have walking trails and open fields, but no dedicated playgrounds or sports fields or courts. Do you prefer Active Parks or Passive Parks?

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* 9. Do you participate in park programs, events or community festivals?

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* 10. What other park or recreational programs, amenities or events interest you?

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* 11. Would you be interested in attending neighborhood level programing in parks?

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* 12. Would you be interested in organizing or volunteering to help with neighborhood level park programing?

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* 13. Please provide additional thoughts or comments about the Township's parks and recreational needs.