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Mayslake Master Plan Survey
Mayslake Master Plan Survey
We’re working on a new master plan for Mayslake Forest Preserve, and we’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback now, and we’ll be back in touch for more of your input as our planning progresses.
1.
Name
2.
E-mail
3.
Do you live in DuPage County?
Yes
No
4.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
5.
Please specify the number of people, including yourself, in your household for each of the following age groups.
Number of People
Under 18
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
18-24
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
25-34
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
35-44
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
45-54
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
55-64
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
65+
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Prefer not to answer (Select 0)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
*
6.
Have you ever been to Mayslake?
(Required.)
Yes
No
7.
How many times do you visit Mayslake each year?
On average, less than one time per year
1 – 3 times
4 – 6 times
More than 6 times
8.
Which of the following activities or amenities have you used at Mayslake? (Select all that apply.)
Biking
Boating
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Indoor space rentals
Nature walks (self-guided)
Off-leash dog area
Photography
Picnicking
Relaxation
Running
Wildlife watching
None of the above
Other (please specify)
9.
What programs and events do you participate in at Mayslake? (Select all that apply.)
Attend Forest Preserve District programs and events
Attend social events in a rented area
Volunteer
None of the above
Other (please specify)
10.
What do you like most about Mayslake, and why?
11.
Which of the following key aspects of Mayslake are most important to you? (Please select up to 3.)
Offering opportunities to experience and learn about nature
Protecting natural areas and maintaining scenic views
Promoting environmental health and sustainability (e.g., clean air, water, native plants)
Providing outdoor recreation (e.g., trails, picnic areas)
Providing peaceful spaces for relaxation
Providing volunteer opportunities for stewardship and conservation
Restoring natural areas
Supporting wildlife habitats and biodiversity
12.
Which, recreational activities, amenities, and infrastructure improvements, if any, would you like to see at Mayslake to improve visitor experiences? (Select all that apply.)
Benches and resting areas along trails
Bike rentals
Cross-country ski rentals
Drinking fountains
Educational or interpretive signage along trails
Fishing access
Flush washrooms
Indoor space rentals
Nature play spaces
Picnic shelters
Sustainable amenities (e.g., EV charging stations)
Trails
Wayfinding signage
Other (please specify)
None of the above
13.
Which access improvements, if any, would be most beneficial? (Select all that apply.)
Motorized wheelchair rentals
Parking lots
Trail connections
Other (please specify)
None of the above
14.
Recognizing that the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has limited resources, what improvements should be the top priority at Mayslake over the next five years?
15.
What would you like to see more of at Mayslake?
16.
What would you like to see less of at Mayslake?
17.
Do you have any additional comments about Mayslake?
