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2026 Iron County Recreation Survey
Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is important.
1.
How long have you lived in Iron County?
Less than 5 years
5-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Seasonal Resident
Other (please specify)
2.
How many people, including you, for each age shown live in your household?
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
0-5 Years Old
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
6-10 Years Old
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
11-20 Years Old
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
21-40 Years Old
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
41-65 Years Old
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
65+ Years Old
0 people living in the household in this age group.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 or more people
3.
Please choose the statement that describes you and members of your household.
I am committed to making our community a better place.
I participate in leisure activities regularly.
I am satisfied with my level of fitness and health.
I volunteer in my community on a regular basis.
Other (please specify)
4.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the County's recreational opportunities?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
5.
How would you prioritize improvements to the County's existing parks and recreational opportunities?
High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not Needed
Unknown
Heritage Non-Motorized Trail
High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not Needed
Unknown
Camp Batawagama
High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not Needed
Unknown
Paint River Property
High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not Needed
Unknown
Iron County Heritage Route
High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority
Not Needed
Unknown
6.
In general, how would you prioritize the need for each of the following improvements at Pentoga Park?
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Boat Launch Access and Parking Improvements
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
New or Improved Campsites
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Improved On Shore Fishing Facilities and Access
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other (please specify)
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
7.
In general, how would you prioritize the need for each of the following improvements at Camp Batawagama?
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Upgrade Existing Facilities
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other (please specify)
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
8.
In general, how would you prioritize the need for each of the following improvements for the Heritage Trail?
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Better Access
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Resting Areas and Benches
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other Trail Routes or Branches
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other (please specify)
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
9.
In general, how would you prioritize the need for each of the following improvements at the County owned property along the Paint River – Me-squa-i-cum-e Park?
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Canoe and Kayak Launch
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Camp Sites
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Toilets
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other (please specify)
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
10.
Should the County play an active role in a project developing and improving the Cooks Run property to create additional recreational opportunities?
Yes
No
Undecided
11.
In general, how would you prioritize the need for each of the following improvements at the County owned Cooks Run property?
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Rehabilitate Existing Structures
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Interpretive Signage
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other (please specify)
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
12.
In general, how would you prioritize the need for each of the following improvements to the County's Snowmobile and ORV Trails?
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Improve Existing Trails
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Connections to Broader Trail Networks
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
Other (please specify)
High
Medium
Low
Not Needed
N/A
13.
If the County were to develop a Water Path (a water path that is developed with launch points, camping locations and points of interest for canoeists or kayakers), how likely would you utilize this feature?
Very Likely
Likely
Not Likely
Never
Very Likely
Likely
Not Likely
Never
14.
Should the County play an active role in a project extending the Heritage Trail from Pentoga Park to Bewabic State Park?
Yes
No
Undecided
15.
How satisfied are you with the non-motorized trails in the County, particularly, the Heritage Trail linking the City of Iron River to Pentoga Park?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
No Opinion
16.
Is there anything else you would like to recommend about our Community Parks and Recreational needs?
17.
What other activities or improvements not previously mentioned would you like to see in the County?