DUNE HARBOR 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's zip code?
3.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
Prefer not to answer
4.
How many times did you visit Dune Harbor 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 Dune Harbor Park instead of other parks?
6.
In one sentence, how would you summarize your overall experience at Dune Harbor Park?
7.
In the past year, did you purchase a Muskegon County Park Annual Pass or Day Pass?
Yes, I purchased an Annual Pass.
Yes, I purchased a Day Pass.
No, I was unaware that a pass was required.
No, I did not purchase a Muskegon County Park Pass this year.
8.
Which of the following recreational activities do you participate in at Dune Harbor Park? (Please select all that apply):
Biking
Birding
Cross-country skiing
Dog walking
Exercise
Fishing
Going to Lake Michigan Beach
Going to the Dune Harbor Park Lakes Beach
Foraging (e.g., for berries or mushrooms)
Hammocking
Hiking
Kayaking
Metal detecting
Nature viewing
Picnicking
Photography
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Walking/Running
Other (please specify)
9.
What types of recreational opportunities would you like to see developed or improved at Dune Harbor Park? Please rate by importance: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
ADA Beach Access
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
ADA Trail Accessibility
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Birding Blind
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Designated Dog Areas
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Disc Golf
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Fishing Pier
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Group Camp Area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Improved Hiking Trails
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Modern Camping
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Native Plant Garden
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Non-Motorized Water Sports
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Off-leash Dog Area
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Pavilion/Nature Overlook
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Picnic Areas
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Restroom Facilities
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Rustic Camping
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Small Rental Cabins
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
No Opinion
Yurt
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
Garbage Removal/Recycling
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
General Grounds Upkeep
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Overall Park Accessibility
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Park Pass Purchasing Process
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Park Safety
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Restrooms
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
Staff Customer Service
Excellent
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
No Opinion
11.
How important is it for Dune Harbor Park to offer the following types of programs? Please rate by importance: 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 and older)
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 you believe should be implemented? Please list them.
13.
If camping were available on the “North Lake” section of Dune Harbor Park, 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/mini cabins 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.
Other (please specify)
14.
As a Muskegon County resident, how do you feel about the potential for a dedicated millage to support future park development and maintenance?
Strongly Support
Somewhat Support
Not a Muskegon County Resident
Somewhat Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Current Progress,
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