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Greater Edinboro Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan

Greater Edinboro Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan

Greater Edinboro Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan will be a powerful tool for Edinboro Borough and Washington Township to consider high quality parks, recreation, natural resource conservation, and trails system. It provides a direction to enhance the quality of recreational opportunities, park facilities, trails, and to generally improve quality of life for Edinboro area residents and visitors.The detailed information provided will assist in setting goals and the appropriate allocation of needed support.

The planning process is led by a three-step progression of questions that would allow this plan to be custom-made for the Greater Edinboro region.
  • Where are we now?
  • Where do we want to be?
  • How do we get there?
Public Input is an essential component of the plan. Thank you for participating in this survey.

Deadline to complete the survey is July 9, 2024.
1.Which best describes you? (Select all that apply)
2.Please indicate the number of people living in your household according to the following age ranges:
0
1
2
3
4
5
Under the age of 4
Ages 5-12
Ages 13-18
Ages 19-29
Ages 30-59
Ages 60+
3.In which age range do you fall?
4.How long have you lived in, worked in, or had a business in our communities?
5.What experiences do want when visiting parks or recreation areas? Select all that apply
Map of Greater Edinboro Parks
6.How satisfied are you with the recreational facilities and amenities (including sports fields, playgrounds, shelters, and trails) at the following locations?

To find the location of a park please click on the name of the park, visit this link, or refer to the map of parks above.
5 - Very Satisfied
4 - Satisfied
3 - Somewhat Satisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
1 - Very Dissatisfied
Unsure, I don't visit this park
7.If you are unsatisfied with any of the recreational facilities listed above, please explain how you feel the facility can be improved? (Optional).
8.What are the top three best qualities about Greater Edinboro area parks?
9.Where do you think the communities should focus its parks and recreation efforts in the future?
High Priority 
Priority 
Low Priority 
Not Necessary
Expand recreation programs and activities
Develop indoor recreation facilities
Improve amenities in existing parks
Protect open space and natural resources
Develop walking and biking trails that connect parks, neighborhoods, schools and businesses
Enhance accessibility in parks  (ADA) and inclusivity
Improve playgrounds
10.The following is a list of recreation activity categories. Check the box if members of your family would like to participate in the activity listed, if they are or would be made available.
11.If the Greater Edinboro would expand facilities at the existing or newly developed parks how important would it be to provide the following amenities?
Very Important 
Somewhat Important 
Not Important
Not Needed
Basketball Court
Bicycling/walking/running trails 
Bocce Court 
Playgrounds
Multi-use sports fields (soccer/lacrosse/field hockey)
Pickleball Court
Picnic Pavilion
Inclusive Playground
Restrooms
Adult Exercise Equipment
Tennis Court 
Volleyball Court
Shade
Swimming
Storm water Management
Accessibility
Indoor Recreation Opportunities/Community Center
Indoor Aquatics Facilities
Splashpad
Facility/Pavilion with full kitchen
Camping
Lake Boardwalk
Lake Equipment Rental Opportunities
Skatepark
Fishing
Nature Programs
Dog Park
12.How do you typically find information about recreation programs, sports leagues, and special events in the area?
13.How important is it to develop more trails and connections(sidewalks, pathways, bike lanes) to improve pedestrian and bicycling connections in Greater Edinboro?
14.How important is it that the Edinboro Borough and Washington Township continue to invest in the development, operations and maintenance of public parks, trails and open spaces?
15.How important is it that Edinboro Borough and Washington Township acquires properties with quality recreation potential or natural diversity to use in future park development or connectivity corridors (trails, greenways, etc.)?
16.Would you be willing to assist in programming, maintenance or other tasks related to the program and events, parks, trails, and open space in Washington Township and/or the Borough of Edinboro?
17.Do you and your family utilize the PennWest Edinboro University Facilities?
18.Do you feel there is value in the Borough and Township to work together cooperatively on future projects to benefit the Greater Edinboro Community?
19.Would you support the development of a Greater Edinboro Joint Parks and Recreation Department to increase the quality of parks and receation ?
20.Is there anything else we should know about parks, recreation, and open space in Greater Edinboro?
21.Thank you for taking time to complete this questionnaire. If you are interested in receiving updates, please provide your contact information below.  It will not be shared with any other parties. Additional thoughts related to this project can be sent to Heather Cuyler, Pashek+MTR at hcuyler@pashek+MTR.com