The County of York is updating the Open Space and Trails component of the York County Comprehensive Plan. We are seeking public input on open space, farmland preservation, natural resource protection, trail development and connectivity. The following definitions are used in this planning process and are provided for ease of understanding.

  • Open Space - land that is mostly undeveloped and set aside for recreational, agricultural, historic/cultural, or conservation purposes. It can preserve scenic vistas, environmental quality, and/or maintain community character. Open space can be accessible to the public or can be private properties with restricted access. Examples of open space include parks, greenways, trails, farmland, pastures, wildlife habitat areas, woodlands, streams/rivers.

  • Trails - linear passages that can traverse unique geological features; loop water bodies; connect people, parks, historic sites and natural areas; and provide recreational and/or alternative transportation opportunities. Trails can be on land or water, vary in length, and accommodate a variety of users. Land trails are sometimes referred to as greenways while water trails are also known as blueways.

This survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. We would love to hear from you!

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* 1. In what municipality do you reside?

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* 2. Please select your current age group.

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* 3. How long have you lived or worked in York County?

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* 4. How important do you consider open space for a good quality of life in York County?

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* 5. How important are each of the following to your quality of life?

  Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not Important
Municpal Parks
County Parks
State Parks
State Gamelands
Multi-Use Trails
Farmland
Natural Resource Areas (woodlands, wetlands, habitat, preserves)

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* 6. How often do you visit public open space areas and/or trails in York County?

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* 7. What do you consider to be the benefits of open space?
*Please select all that apply.*

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* 8. Which of the following activities do you engage in when visiting public open spaces or trails?
*Please select all that apply.*

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* 9. Which parks, trails, preserves or other open space/recreational areas do you visit most often? (please list up to three). York County Recreational Viewer is available for your reference.

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* 10. Why do you visit these parks, trails, preserves or open space areas?
*Please select all that apply.*

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* 11. How satisfied are you with the availability of public open space and trails...

  Very satisfied Satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
in your municipality?
in York County?
in the surrounding area/outside York County?

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* 12. Are there specific areas where you feel trails should be developed, extended or updated? York County Recreational Viewer is available for your reference.

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* 13. Are there specific areas where you feel public open space should be developed, extended or updated? York County Recreational Viewer is available for your reference.

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* 14. What improvements would you like to see in existing publicly accessible open spaces?
*Please select all that apply.*

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* 15. TRAIL CONNECTIVITY: To which type(s) of destinations would you like to see trail connections?
*Please select all that apply.*

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* 16. York County's current benchmark goal is to preserve/protect 2,500 acres of open space each year. What are your thoughts on this?

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* 17. Please provide any additional comments or ideas you have regarding open space and trails in York County.

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* 18. I am interested in receiving updates on York County's open space and trail planning process.

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