West Virginia Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Resident’s Opinion Survey! "YOUR TOWN…YOUR PARKS"

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* First, give us a little background on yourself—thanks!

Male

Female

Over 18

Under 18

Over 65

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* (Important) Add U. S. Post Office ZIP Code for Your Community

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* Second, pick below any or all features of experience that are important to you or your family/friends in your use of parks: (1 = Low Importance) (5 = High Importance)

	1	2	3	4	5
Escapism	Escapism 1	Escapism 2	Escapism 3	Escapism 4	Escapism 5
Relaxation	Relaxation 1	Relaxation 2	Relaxation 3	Relaxation 4	Relaxation 5
Freedom	Freedom 1	Freedom 2	Freedom 3	Freedom 4	Freedom 5
Play	Play 1	Play 2	Play 3	Play 4	Play 5
Views	Views 1	Views 2	Views 3	Views 4	Views 5
Openness	Openness 1	Openness 2	Openness 3	Openness 4	Openness 5
Awe Inspiring	Awe Inspiring 1	Awe Inspiring 2	Awe Inspiring 3	Awe Inspiring 4	Awe Inspiring 5
Fresh Air	Fresh Air 1	Fresh Air 2	Fresh Air 3	Fresh Air 4	Fresh Air 5
Adventure	Adventure 1	Adventure 2	Adventure 3	Adventure 4	Adventure 5
Security/Refuge	Security/Refuge 1	Security/Refuge 2	Security/Refuge 3	Security/Refuge 4	Security/Refuge 5

Third, what activities deliver on your most important experience/s noted above—try to number in rough order of priority if more than one… [Check if activity is for ADDING NEW or REPAIR/REPLACE for the park nearest you]:

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* Sitting/Reading/Observing

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* Exhibits or Historical Interests

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* Amphitheater/Staged Events

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* Group or Family Picnics

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* Hunting/Fishing

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* Camping

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* Trash Pick-Up

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* Trails—

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* Trails—Walking/Fitness

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* Trails—Hiking/Nature

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* Trails—Bicycling

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* Trails—Water/Kayaking

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* Trails—Motorized

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* Playgrounds

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* General Playfields

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* Courts: Tennis/Basketball

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* Skateparks

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* Sprayparks/Fountains

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* Swimming Pools

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* Improved Lighting

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* Sport Fields: Baseball/Soccer

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* Golf Facilities--

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* Golf Facilities--Driving Range

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* Golf Facilities--Par 3

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* Golf Facilities--Miniature Golf

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* Golf Facilities--Disc

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* Dog Parks

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* Winter Sports—Skiing

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* Winter Sports—Skiing—Downhill

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* Winter Sports—Skiing—Cross Country

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* Winter Sports—Skiing—Ice Skating

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* Winter Sports—Skiing—Sledding

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* Better Security

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* Restrooms

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* Shaded Area/s

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* Proximity to Other Things

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* Other:

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* Fourth, In your own words—what facilities, improvements or things imagined would add to your use or enjoyment of your local park/s if not noted above:

The West Virginia Development Office is trying to index all local parks and their features in West Virginia. Please feel free to tell us where your favorite or nearest local park is that you use or would like to use, ‘as is’ or with improvements. Please email your comments, park names or locations or other suggestions to: john.r.mcgarrity@wv.gov. We appreciate your interest in and return of this survey—Many Thanks! Send responses: John McGarrity, WVDO, Building 3 – Suite 700, Charleston WV 25305; (t) 304.558.2234.