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Quincy Dog Owners Park Usage and Preferences Survey
1.
How often do you walk your dog in a park?
Daily
A few times a week
Once a week
A few times a month
Rarely
2.
What times of day do you typically walk your dog? Select all that apply.
Early morning
Late morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night
3.
Which parks do you currently use to walk your dog? Select all that apply.
Quincy Dog Park Quarry Street
Kendall Kettle Hole Park NQ
Merrymount Park / Pageant Field
Faxon Park
Bishop Field Montclair
O'Rourke Park West Quincy
Squaw Rock Squantum
Fore River Field
Cavanagh Stadium NQ
Welcome Young Park NQ
Mass Fields Playground
Perkins Field Merrymount
Labreque Field Houghs Neck
Other
4.
How satisfied are you with the current facilities available in the parks?
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
5.
Do you prefer walking your dog on trails or in open parks?
Trails
Open parks
No preference
6.
What amenities would you like to see in the parks? Select all that apply.
More waste disposal bins
Water fountains for dogs
Dog play areas
Seating for owners
Shaded areas
Lighting for evening walks
Separate areas dividing dogs based on size/energy
Other
7.
The ideal place for my dog would be:
Fenced in dog play area with amenities to exercise and socialize dogs
Large open field off-leash area during certain hours of the week
Trail system for scenic walks both on and off leash
Other
8.
The City should work to minimize the conflict between dogs and youth sports in our park system by creating separate dedicated areas for both uses?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
9.
Its important to me to take my dog to a public park because:
My yard isn't big enough to fully exercise my dog
My dog enjoys meeting other dogs and playing with other dogs
I enjoy meeting other dog owners and socializing at the local park
I often bring my dog to my child's games or practices/play time
Why not?
Other
10.
Would you be willing to serve on an advisory committee as the Park Department continues to explore meeting the needs of our four-legged friends?
Yes
Not at this time
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