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Coate Water Country Park Visitor Survey
Your visit
1.
How often do you visit Coate Water Country Park?
Every day
2 - 6 times per week
Once a week
Once or twice a month
3 to 6 times a year
1 to 3 times per year
Only ever visited once
2.
When do you typically visit during the week?
All through the week
Mainly weekdays
Mainly weekends
3.
When do you usually visit in the year?
Throughout the year
Mainly in the spring and summer (April to September)
Mainly in the autumn and winter (October to March)
4.
How do you usually travel to the country park?
Walk
Cycle
By public transport
Car
Motorbike
Other (please specify)
5.
If you drive, how long does it take you to travel to the country park?
Up to 10 minutes
Within 10 to 20 minutes
Within 20 to 30 minutes
Within 30 to 60 minutes
Between 1 and 2 hours
More than 2 hours
OR, are you a tourist (staying overnight in the area or further afield)
6.
How much time do you typically spend at the country park?
Up to 30 minutes
30 minutes to 1 hour
1 to 2 hours
2 to 4 hours
More than 4 hours
I pass through the park on the way to somewhere else
7.
How many people were in your group when you last visited?
Just me
Two people
Three people
Four people
Five or more people
8.
On your last visit, did your ‘group’ include a child / children aged under 16 years old?
Yes
No
9.
Do you visit other country parks in Swindon?
Yes
No
10.
On your most recent visit, what were your reasons for visiting? Select all that apply
To take a walk (without a dog)
To walk the dog
To go for a run or to undertake another form of exercise (e.g. Yoga, Tai chi) informally
To attend an organised run or group exercise activity
To cycle
To socialise with friends or family
To spend time outdoors and relax
To watch or record wildlife
To have a picnic
To attend an event
To take part in a volunteering activity
To fish
To row, kayak or paddle board on the lake
To use the play area
To play pitch and putt golf
To play crazy golf
To visit the café
To visit the miniature railway
To use the splash park
To have a BBQ
Passing through on the way to somewhere else
Other
11.
From the above what was your
MAIN
reason for visiting?
12.
Did you visit the Council website or any other website (e.g. Trip Advisor, Visit Wiltshire etc.) or social media to find out information about the park before visiting?
Yes
No
Your experience
13.
How would you rate the overall experience at Coate Water Country Park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
14.
Do you think the right balance is achieved between recreational activities and conservation of wildlife and the environment at the country park?
Yes – the right balance has been achieved
No – I would like to see more emphasis given to conserving wildlife and the environment
No – I would like more emphasis to be given to recreational activities
15.
To what extent do your visits to Coate Water Country Park improve your physical and mental health?
Greatly
Moderately
Slightly
Not at all
Don’t know
16.
How important is Coate Water Country Park for creating a sense of community and local pride?
Very important
Quite important
Neither positive or negative
Not very important
Not important at all
17.
Have you attended an event or organised activity (e.g. guided walk, fun run etc.) in the country park? If yes, please state event/activity below.
Yes
No
Please briefly describe the event or activity.
18.
Existing facilities
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the car parking facilities at the country park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the visitor information provided on arrival?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the directional signage and park maps?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the cleanliness of the park, e.g. presence of litter, signs of vandalism and misuse?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the condition of the park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the food and drink offer at the park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the toilet facilities?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the condition and suitability of paths and trails?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the play area at the park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the crazy golf?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the pitch and putt?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the miniature railway?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
If you fish, how would you rate the fishing facilities in the park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
How would you rate the educational information provided in the park, i.e. addressing history, wildlife etc.?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Did not use / see
19.
Are there any improvements that you would like to see made at Coate Water Country Park?
20.
If you or other visitors in your group have a disability or reduced mobility, how would you rate the accessibility of the park?
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
A little bit about you (optional)
21.
Which of the following best describes your gender?
Woman
Man
Non-binary
My gender is not listed
Prefer not to say
22.
What is your ethnic group?
White
Asian or British Asian
Black, African, Caribbean or Black British
Mixed or multiple ethnic groups
Other ethnic group
Prefer not to say
23.
Your age group
Under 16
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
Over 65
24.
If you are under 16 please can you confirm that you have parental consent (or consent from a guardian) to complete this survey
I confirm I have consent to complete this survey
25.
How would you describe your employment status?
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self-employed
Homemaker
Unemployed
Currently unable to work
Student
Retired
Carer
26.
Do you consider yourself to have a disability or reduced mobility?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
27.
Do you volunteer at Coate Water Country Park?
Yes
No
If you have an interest in volunteering at Coate Water Country Park in the future, please visit:
https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20029/people_and_communities/314/volunteering_opportunities_in_swindon
GDPR Statement
Please note: This survey will inform the development of the Country Park Strategy for Swindon. Swindon Borough Council and the project team are committed to processing information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The data presented in this survey will be processed anonymously. If you have any questions relating to this survey or the way we intend to use your information, please contact Swindon Borough Council.
