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USVI Public Opinion Survey – Territorial Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
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1.
What best describes your background in the Virgin Islands? (Check one answer choice)
(Required.)
Born in the Virgin Islands
Moved here as a child
Moved here as an adult
Visit here regularly
Here on vacation
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2.
What is your primary place of residence?
(Required.)
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Croix
Water Island
Outside of USVI
Outside of USVI, but I live part-time in USVI
3.
What motivates you to participate in outdoor recreation? (Check all answer choices that apply)
Personal health/Physical fitness
Mental health/Well-being
Being close with nature
Spending time with family/friends
Proximity
Affordability
Other (please specify)
4.
What barriers, if any, prevent you from participating in outdoor recreation? (Check all answer choices that apply)
Safety
Lack of time due to work/family
Proximity to nearest site/Limited transportation
Lack of resources/equipment
Lack of motivation/energy
Feelings of being unwelcomed/discomforted
Lack of information
Lack of multi-generational activities
Other (please specify)
5.
How far is the closest outdoor recreation facility from your home? (Check one answer choice)
Within ¼ mile (8 – 10 minute walk)
¼ to ½ mile (10 – 15 minute walk)
½ to ¾ mile (15 – 20 minute walk)
¾ to 1 mile (20 – 25 minute walk)
More than 1 mile
6.
When you travel to outdoor recreation facilities, how do you usually get there? (Check one answer choice)
Walk
Drive
Ride a bike
Public transportation
7.
How often do you participate in outdoor recreation? (Check one answer choice)
Every day
3 times a week
Once a week
Once a month
Twice a month
2 or 3 times a year
8.
Check all age groups that live in your household:
Under 5
5 – 14
15 – 19
19 – 24
25 – 34
35 – 40
45 – 59
60 – 74
75+
9.
How/where do you access information about outdoor recreation facilities? (Check all answer choices that apply)
(such as Facebook, online, websites, word of mouth, etc.)
Department of Natural Resources (DPNR) website
Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) website
Facebook
Radio
Word of mouth
Other (please specify)
