MEINERT 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 primary residence zip code?
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 Meinert County 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 Meinert County Park instead of other parks?
6.
In one sentence, how would you describe your overall experience at Meinert County Park?
7.
Did you purchase a Muskegon County Park Annual Pass or a Day Pass in the past year?
Yes, an Annual Pass
Yes, a Day Pass
No, I did not know I needed a pass
No, I did not purchase a Muskegon County Park Pass
8.
What recreational activities do you participate in at Meinert County Park? Please select all that apply:
Biking
Birding
Camping
Cross-country skiing
Dog Walking
Exercise
Fishing
Foraging (e.g., mushroom hunting, berry picking)
Going to Lake Michigan Beach
Hammocking
Hiking
Kayaking
Metal detecting
Nature viewing
Photography
Picnicking
Playing on the Playground
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Walking/Running
Other (please specify)
9.
What types of recreational opportunities would you like to see developed or improved at Meinert County Park? Please select all that apply. (You may rate the importance of each by choosing: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Rental Cabins
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Bird-watching areas
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Campground Restroom Facilities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Day-Use Area Restroom Facilities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Designated Dog Beach Area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Hiking trails
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Guided hikes/classes/activities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
ADA accessibility
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Sanitary Dump Station
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Interpretive Signage
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Playground maintenance
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Boardwalk/Overlook maintenance
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Native Plant Gardens
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Rustic Campsites
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Wi-Fi
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Yurts
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Pavilion
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Updates to the Beach parking area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Increase campground size
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Other (please specify)
10.
Please rate the following park services based on your experiences (Excellent, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement, No Opinion):
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
General Park Cleanliness
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Bathroom Cleanliness
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
Wi-Fi service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Camping Check-In process
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Staff Customer Service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
11.
How important is it for Meinert County Park to offer the following types of programs? Please rate by choosing: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion.
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
Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old)
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 Senior Citizens (55 years old and up)
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
Other (please specify)
12.
Are there specific accessibility features that you believe should be implemented? Please describe.
13.
If camping were 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.)
Current Progress,
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