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Erie MetroParks Strategic Plan: Public Survey

Erie MetroParks is updating its strategic plan and we need your help! The residents of Erie County are what drives Erie MetroParks. These are YOUR parks, funded by YOU. Your input is crucial, and we want to develop a 5-year strategic plan around what is important to you.

The responses captured in this survey will help us improve how we serve the residents of Erie County and help us to develop a strategic plan that benefits the entire community. Your feedback will help shape the future of your parks.


The following survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Thanks in advance.
1.What is your age?
2.With which race do you most identify?
3.How do you identify?
4.What is your approximate average household income?
Erie County
5.Residents: In which section of the county do you live?
6.Which park(s) do you visit the most?
7.How often do you visit a park within Erie MetroParks?
8.How should Erie MetroParks prioritize investments?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Not as Important
Not Important
Nature Programming
Obtaining More Protected Lands
Playgrounds & Recreational Equipment
Trail Updates
Nature Center
Physical Structures (Shelters, Boardwalks, Etc.)
Natural Resources Management
9.Please rate the quality of the physical aspects of Erie MetroParks.
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Fair
Poor
Nature Center
Waterfront Areas
Trees
Trails
Parking Lots
Shelters
Rentals
Maps & Signs
Dog Park
Recreational Equipment
10.Please rate the quality of programming at Erie MetroParks.
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Fair
Poor
Children's Programs
Paddling Programs
50+ Programs
Arts & Crafts Programs
Volunteer Programs
Nature & Conservation Programs
School Programs
Archery Programs
11.How do you currently get your information about Erie MetroParks?
12.How could Erie MetroParks improve its communication efforts to better serve the community (please provide suggestions for communication methods and platforms)?
13.What would you like to see improve at Erie MetroParks?
14.Anything else that you would like to add (Comments/Complaints/Suggestions)?
15.Please submit your email if you'd like to join our mailing list and receive our monthly newsletter. THANK YOU!