Friends of Deering Oaks Park Survey 2022

Friends of Deering Oaks General Survey 2022

Thank you for helping us make Deering Oaks a better and more dynamic place for our diverse community. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns: deeringoaks@gmail.com

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* 1. Have you ever visited Deering Oaks?

Yes

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* 2. Are you a resident of Portland, ME?

Yes

If no, what city and state do you reside?

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* 3. If yes, what neighborhood do you reside?

Parkside

West End

Libbytown

Rosemont

Woodfords

Deering Center

East End

West Bayside

East Bayside

Downtown

Old Port

Islands (Peaks, Long, Cushing, Diamond)

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* 4. How frequently do you visit the park?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

On occasion, 1-2 times a year

Winter

Fall

Spring

Summer

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* 5. When you visit, how long do you usually stay?

Just driving through

Less than 1 hour

1-2 hours

2-4 hours

More than 4 hours

None of the above

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* 6. What are reasons you haven't visited the park?

Not convenient geographically

Don’t use park facilities

Concern about safety

Not interested

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What events or activities bring you to the park?

Farmer's Market

Sports (Baseball, Soccer, Football, Tennis, Frisbee, Pickleball)

Walking (dog walking, fitness, commute)

Playground

Festivals (Pet Rock in the Park, Pride Parade & Festival, Festival of Nations)

Park Events (Ranger Talks, Cleanups, Other)

Shakespeare in the Park

Rose Garden Circle

Pond/Ravine

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 8. How do you typically get to Deering Oaks Park?

Car

Public Transportation

Bicycle, Roller Skates/Blades, Skateboard

Walk

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How would you rate the cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance of the park?

Excellent

Very Good

Sufficient

Needs Improvement

Poor

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which of the following improvements and upgrades would you like to see made the park?

Ravine Rehabilitation (removal of invasive species and replanting of native plants)

Pond Pathway Repairs (revamping pathway around pond for improved accessibility)

Tennis Court Lighting

Bowling Green Restoration (grassy field for ball playing)

Pillar Lighting (State St. & Park Ave. street light pillars)

Vegetative Screening along I-295 (fencing coverage by tennis courts and fields)

Other (please specify)