Solon Township Parks and Recreation 2021 Residential Survey

Solon Township parks and recreation facilities have the exciting potential for providing fun, interesting, and healthy recreation for our residents, and at the same time for increasing the enjoyment of community life. As we explore the possibilities, we need to know what is important to our citizens. Please answer the following questions and add any suggestions you might have. Your input is vital!

Return completed survey to:
Shirley Mikowski – Clerk
Solon Township
P.O. Box 253
Cedar, MI 49621

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* 1. Of the people in your household, what age groups do they fall into?

0-5 yrs

6-10 yrs

11-18 yrs

19-24 yrs

25-39 yrs

40-49 yrs

50-69 yrs

70+ yrs

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* 2. Are you a year-round or seasonal resident? (Check any that apply)

Year-round

Seasonal

Property Owner

Other / Non-Township Resident (please specify)

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* 3. Does anyone in your household have the following disabilities?

Sensory disability (Hearing, sight)

Mental Disability

Physical Disability

Self-care disability (any difficulty in doing any of the following activities: (b) dressing, bathing, or getting around inside the home)

None

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* 4. How important is outdoor recreation to you and your family?

Very

Somewhat

Not Very

No Opinion

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* 5. What recreational activities do you take part in inside or outside Solon Township?

	Inside	Outside	Both Inside and Outside	Neither
Baseball/Softball	Baseball/Softball Inside	Baseball/Softball Outside	Baseball/Softball Both Inside and Outside	Baseball/Softball Neither
Football	Football Inside	Football Outside	Football Both Inside and Outside	Football Neither
Soccer	Soccer Inside	Soccer Outside	Soccer Both Inside and Outside	Soccer Neither
Basketball	Basketball Inside	Basketball Outside	Basketball Both Inside and Outside	Basketball Neither
Tennis	Tennis Inside	Tennis Outside	Tennis Both Inside and Outside	Tennis Neither
Hockey/Outdoor Skating	Hockey/Outdoor Skating Inside	Hockey/Outdoor Skating Outside	Hockey/Outdoor Skating Both Inside and Outside	Hockey/Outdoor Skating Neither
Jogging/Running	Jogging/Running Inside	Jogging/Running Outside	Jogging/Running Both Inside and Outside	Jogging/Running Neither
Kayaking/Boating	Kayaking/Boating Inside	Kayaking/Boating Outside	Kayaking/Boating Both Inside and Outside	Kayaking/Boating Neither
Sledding	Sledding Inside	Sledding Outside	Sledding Both Inside and Outside	Sledding Neither
Fishing	Fishing Inside	Fishing Outside	Fishing Both Inside and Outside	Fishing Neither
Swimming	Swimming Inside	Swimming Outside	Swimming Both Inside and Outside	Swimming Neither
Visiting Playgrounds	Visiting Playgrounds Inside	Visiting Playgrounds Outside	Visiting Playgrounds Both Inside and Outside	Visiting Playgrounds Neither
Biking	Biking Inside	Biking Outside	Biking Both Inside and Outside	Biking Neither
Walking/Hiking	Walking/Hiking Inside	Walking/Hiking Outside	Walking/Hiking Both Inside and Outside	Walking/Hiking Neither
Pickleball	Pickleball Inside	Pickleball Outside	Pickleball Both Inside and Outside	Pickleball Neither
Exercising Pet	Exercising Pet Inside	Exercising Pet Outside	Exercising Pet Both Inside and Outside	Exercising Pet Neither
Fitness Trails w/ Mile Markers	Fitness Trails w/ Mile Markers Inside	Fitness Trails w/ Mile Markers Outside	Fitness Trails w/ Mile Markers Both Inside and Outside	Fitness Trails w/ Mile Markers Neither
Equestrian Trails	Equestrian Trails Inside	Equestrian Trails Outside	Equestrian Trails Both Inside and Outside	Equestrian Trails Neither
Athletic Club Member	Athletic Club Member Inside	Athletic Club Member Outside	Athletic Club Member Both Inside and Outside	Athletic Club Member Neither
Camping	Camping Inside	Camping Outside	Camping Both Inside and Outside	Camping Neither
Skateboarding/Rollerblading	Skateboarding/Rollerblading Inside	Skateboarding/Rollerblading Outside	Skateboarding/Rollerblading Both Inside and Outside	Skateboarding/Rollerblading Neither
Platform Tennis	Platform Tennis Inside	Platform Tennis Outside	Platform Tennis Both Inside and Outside	Platform Tennis Neither

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In which cities are these activities located?

Solon Twp

Maple City

Traverse City

Leland

Empire

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If you do not participate in any recreational activities, what barriers prohibit you from doing so?

Limited Physical Mobility

Lack of Time

Not Convenient For Me

Don't Like Outdoor or Physical Activity

Lack of Places or Facilities Near My Home

Health Problems Prohibit Me From Doing So

Lack of Sidewalk or Trails Near My Home

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Rate the overall condition of the township-owned parks in Solon

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

List Specific Issue or Concern:

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* 9. Which parks and recreation amenities would you like to see in Solon

1. Baseball/Softball Fields

2. Baseball/Softball Leagues

3. Picnic Pavilions

4. Soccer Fields

5. Pickleball Courts

6. Pet Park

7. Basketball Courts

8. Fitness Trails w/Mile Markers

9. Roller Blading

10. Horseshoe Area

11. Splash Pad

12. Improved Boat Launch Facility

13. Tennis Courts

14. Benches/Picnic Tables

15. Paved Pathways

16. Sand Volleyball Courts

17. Year-round Restrooms

18. Walking Trails

19. Multipurpose Fields

20. Playground Equipment

21. Fishing Opportunities

22. Bocce/Shuffleboard Courts

23. Bandshell

Other- Please Write In:

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* 10. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #9 are most important to your household? Please fill in the corresponding number associated with recreation amenity above.

Choice 1

Choice 2

Choice 3

Choice 4

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* 11. How far are you willing to travel for recreation in and/or around Solon Township?

0-1 Mile

1-2 Miles

3-6 Miles

7-9 Miles

10-15 Miles

15-25 Miles

Over 25 Miles

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* 12. From the options below, which park did you attend the most?

Cedar Community Park

Beach Park

River Park (Victoria/Cedar River)

Joe Vlack Memorial Park

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* 13. Based on your observations, which park is the best utilized to its fullest potential?

Cedar Community Park

Beach Park

River Park (Victoria/Cedar River)

Joe Vlack Memorial Park

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* 14. Based on your observations, which park is the most under-utilized and falling short of its potential?

Cedar Community Park

Beach Park

River Park (Victoria/Cedar River)

Joe Vlack Memorial Park

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* 15. If trails are a priority to you and your family, how have you utilized the trails in nearby communities?

Walking/Hiking

Mountain Biking

Bicycling

Running/Jogging

In-line Skating

Snow Shoeing

Cross Country Skiing

Horseback Riding

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Please rate your approval for connecting trails or pathways within Solon Township to:

	Positive	Neutral	Negative
The Business District	The Business District Positive	The Business District Neutral	The Business District Negative
Schools	Schools Positive	Schools Neutral	Schools Negative
Community Destinations	Community Destinations Positive	Community Destinations Neutral	Community Destinations Negative

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* 17. Please indicate if you believe the community’s needs are currently met by each of the parks and recreational facilities or activities listed below by selecting the Yes or No next to the recreational Facility.

	Yes	No
Youth Soccer	Youth Soccer Yes	Youth Soccer No
Walking/Biking Trails	Walking/Biking Trails Yes	Walking/Biking Trails No
Basketball	Basketball Yes	Basketball No
Picnic Facilities/Shelters	Picnic Facilities/Shelters Yes	Picnic Facilities/Shelters No
Seating Areas	Seating Areas Yes	Seating Areas No
Dog Park	Dog Park Yes	Dog Park No
Music/Movies in the Park	Music/Movies in the Park Yes	Music/Movies in the Park No
Kayaking	Kayaking Yes	Kayaking No
Festivals and Special Events	Festivals and Special Events Yes	Festivals and Special Events No
Frisbee Golf	Frisbee Golf Yes	Frisbee Golf No
Fitness Groups (yoga, etc.)	Fitness Groups (yoga, etc.) Yes	Fitness Groups (yoga, etc.) No
Parking	Parking Yes	Parking No
Modern Restrooms	Modern Restrooms Yes	Modern Restrooms No
Boat Launch	Boat Launch Yes	Boat Launch No
Baseball/Softball	Baseball/Softball Yes	Baseball/Softball No
Tennis	Tennis Yes	Tennis No
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Yes	Playgrounds No
Fishing Areas	Fishing Areas Yes	Fishing Areas No
Public Art	Public Art Yes	Public Art No
Splash Pad	Splash Pad Yes	Splash Pad No
Roller Blading	Roller Blading Yes	Roller Blading No
Fishing Opportunities	Fishing Opportunities Yes	Fishing Opportunities No
Nature Center/Trails	Nature Center/Trails Yes	Nature Center/Trails No
Cross Country Skiing	Cross Country Skiing Yes	Cross Country Skiing No
Fitness Stations	Fitness Stations Yes	Fitness Stations No
Pickleball	Pickleball Yes	Pickleball No
Concessions	Concessions Yes	Concessions No

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Please rate the importance of the following aspect of conserving green and open space.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important at All
Protect and Conserve Water Quality	Protect and Conserve Water Quality Very Important	Protect and Conserve Water Quality Somewhat Important	Protect and Conserve Water Quality Not Important at All
Protect and Conserve Air Quality	Protect and Conserve Air Quality Very Important	Protect and Conserve Air Quality Somewhat Important	Protect and Conserve Air Quality Not Important at All
Provide Healthy Living and Quality of Life	Provide Healthy Living and Quality of Life Very Important	Provide Healthy Living and Quality of Life Somewhat Important	Provide Healthy Living and Quality of Life Not Important at All
Provide Access to Outdoor Recreational Activities	Provide Access to Outdoor Recreational Activities Very Important	Provide Access to Outdoor Recreational Activities Somewhat Important	Provide Access to Outdoor Recreational Activities Not Important at All
Provide Habitat for the Diversity of Plant and Animal Species	Provide Habitat for the Diversity of Plant and Animal Species Very Important	Provide Habitat for the Diversity of Plant and Animal Species Somewhat Important	Provide Habitat for the Diversity of Plant and Animal Species Not Important at All

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* 19. Solon Township would like to encourage community interaction by establishing additional activities, would you be interested in the following:

Festivals

Holiday Celebrations

Community Fundraisers

Summer Activities For Children

Other (please list)

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* 20. Would you or your group be interested in volunteering to work on building our community’s parks and recreation programs? If so, please check off your area of interest:

Program Activities

Construction Projects

Native Plant/Habitat Restoration

Other (please specify)

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* 21. How do you feel Solon Township parks and recreation should be funded?

User Fees (Annual Pass)

Special Recreational Millage

Existing Property Tax

Flat Fee Assessment

Private Donor/Corporate Sponsors

Combination

Undecided/Don't Know

Not at All

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* 22. Would you support a flat fee assessment per residence and if so, in what amount? This fee would be included on local property taxes for parks and recreation in Solon Township.

$25

$50

$75

$100+

Not Sure

Not At All

Solon Township Parks and Recreation 2021 Residential Survey

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* 1. Of the people in your household, what age groups do they fall into?

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* 2. Are you a year-round or seasonal resident? (Check any that apply)

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* 3. Does anyone in your household have the following disabilities?

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* 4. How important is outdoor recreation to you and your family?

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* 5. What recreational activities do you take part in inside or outside Solon Township?

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* 6. In which cities are these activities located?

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* 7. If you do not participate in any recreational activities, what barriers prohibit you from doing so?

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* 8. Rate the overall condition of the township-owned parks in Solon

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* 9. Which parks and recreation amenities would you like to see in Solon

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* 10. Which FOUR of the facilities from the list in Question #9 are most important to your household? Please fill in the corresponding number associated with recreation amenity above.

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* 11. How far are you willing to travel for recreation in and/or around Solon Township?

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* 12. From the options below, which park did you attend the most?

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* 13. Based on your observations, which park is the best utilized to its fullest potential?

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* 14. Based on your observations, which park is the most under-utilized and falling short of its potential?

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* 15. If trails are a priority to you and your family, how have you utilized the trails in nearby communities?

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* 16. Please rate your approval for connecting trails or pathways within Solon Township to:

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* 17. Please indicate if you believe the community’s needs are currently met by each of the parks and recreational facilities or activities listed below by selecting the Yes or No next to the recreational Facility.

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* 18. Please rate the importance of the following aspect of conserving green and open space.

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* 19. Solon Township would like to encourage community interaction by establishing additional activities, would you be interested in the following:

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* 20. Would you or your group be interested in volunteering to work on building our community’s parks and recreation programs? If so, please check off your area of interest:

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* 21. How do you feel Solon Township parks and recreation should be funded?

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* 22. Would you support a flat fee assessment per residence and if so, in what amount? This fee would be included on local property taxes for parks and recreation in Solon Township.

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* 23. Do you have any suggestions or ideas for the implementation and development of Solon Township parks and recreation?