Destination Bertie Community Survey

The goal of the Destination Bertie Action Plan is to elevate quality of life across the county by targeting new projects that expand access to outdoor recreation, heritage tourism, and agritourism. These efforts aim to spark small business growth, create new jobs, and breathe life into Bertie County’s historic downtowns

As we collectively think about the future of Bertie County, we invite local leaders and community members to offer input into the Destination Bertie Action Plan. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the survey below.

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* 1. Which ACTIVITIES have you or your family participated in within the past year in Bertie County?

Walking

Hiking

Backpacking

Running

Horseback riding

Road biking

Off-road biking

Skateboarding

Canoeing/kayaking

Paddleboarding

Boating

Swimming

Disc golf

Camping

Hunting

Fishing

Historical attractions

Festivals

Public concerts

Downtown special events

Wildlife watching/birding

Night sky viewing

Picnicking

Agritourism

Golf

Off-roading (motorcycle/Jeep/ATV)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which recreation ASSETS in Bertie County have you or your family visited within the past year?

Roanoke Cashie River Center

Livermon Park and Mini Zoo

Bertie Beach/Tall Glass of Water

Cashie Wetlands Walk

Cashie River Campground/Treehouse Village

Bertie Recreation Park

Historic Hope

Roanoke River State Paddle Trail

Cashie River Paddle Trail

Colerain Swamp Kayak Trail

Sans Souci Ferry

Williford Park (next to the Speedway in Windsor)

Aulander Walking Trail

Kelford Park

Salmon Creek State Natural Area

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Blue Jay Recreation Center

Cashie Golf Course

Occano Golf Course

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How important are the following recreation assets to residents and visitors of Bertie County?

	Very important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not important
Roanoke Cashie River Center	Roanoke Cashie River Center Very important	Roanoke Cashie River Center Important	Roanoke Cashie River Center Somewhat Important	Roanoke Cashie River Center Not important
Livermon Park and Mini Zoo	Livermon Park and Mini Zoo Very important	Livermon Park and Mini Zoo Important	Livermon Park and Mini Zoo Somewhat Important	Livermon Park and Mini Zoo Not important
Bertie Beach/Tall Glass of Water	Bertie Beach/Tall Glass of Water Very important	Bertie Beach/Tall Glass of Water Important	Bertie Beach/Tall Glass of Water Somewhat Important	Bertie Beach/Tall Glass of Water Not important
Cashie Wetlands Walk	Cashie Wetlands Walk Very important	Cashie Wetlands Walk Important	Cashie Wetlands Walk Somewhat Important	Cashie Wetlands Walk Not important
Cashie River Campground/Treehouse Village	Cashie River Campground/Treehouse Village Very important	Cashie River Campground/Treehouse Village Important	Cashie River Campground/Treehouse Village Somewhat Important	Cashie River Campground/Treehouse Village Not important
Bertie Recreation Park	Bertie Recreation Park Very important	Bertie Recreation Park Important	Bertie Recreation Park Somewhat Important	Bertie Recreation Park Not important
Historic Hope	Historic Hope Very important	Historic Hope Important	Historic Hope Somewhat Important	Historic Hope Not important
Roanoke River State Paddle Trail	Roanoke River State Paddle Trail Very important	Roanoke River State Paddle Trail Important	Roanoke River State Paddle Trail Somewhat Important	Roanoke River State Paddle Trail Not important
Cashie River Paddle Trail	Cashie River Paddle Trail Very important	Cashie River Paddle Trail Important	Cashie River Paddle Trail Somewhat Important	Cashie River Paddle Trail Not important
Colerain Swamp Kayak Trail	Colerain Swamp Kayak Trail Very important	Colerain Swamp Kayak Trail Important	Colerain Swamp Kayak Trail Somewhat Important	Colerain Swamp Kayak Trail Not important
Sans Souci Ferry	Sans Souci Ferry Very important	Sans Souci Ferry Important	Sans Souci Ferry Somewhat Important	Sans Souci Ferry Not important
Williford Park (next to the Speedway in Windsor)	Williford Park (next to the Speedway in Windsor) Very important	Williford Park (next to the Speedway in Windsor) Important	Williford Park (next to the Speedway in Windsor) Somewhat Important	Williford Park (next to the Speedway in Windsor) Not important
Aulander Walking Trail	Aulander Walking Trail Very important	Aulander Walking Trail Important	Aulander Walking Trail Somewhat Important	Aulander Walking Trail Not important
Kelford Park	Kelford Park Very important	Kelford Park Important	Kelford Park Somewhat Important	Kelford Park Not important
Salmon Creek State Natural Area	Salmon Creek State Natural Area Very important	Salmon Creek State Natural Area Important	Salmon Creek State Natural Area Somewhat Important	Salmon Creek State Natural Area Not important
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge	Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge Very important	Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge Important	Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge Somewhat Important	Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge Not important
Blue Jay Recreation Center	Blue Jay Recreation Center Very important	Blue Jay Recreation Center Important	Blue Jay Recreation Center Somewhat Important	Blue Jay Recreation Center Not important
Cashie Golf Course	Cashie Golf Course Very important	Cashie Golf Course Important	Cashie Golf Course Somewhat Important	Cashie Golf Course Not important
Occano Golf Course	Occano Golf Course Very important	Occano Golf Course Important	Occano Golf Course Somewhat Important	Occano Golf Course Not important

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* 4. In what order of importance should Bertie County prioritize the following local tourism assets? (with 1 being most important)

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* 5. How should Bertie County prioritize development and improvement of the following recreation assets?

	High priority	Medium priority	Low priority	Not a priority
Hiking trails	Hiking trails High priority	Hiking trails Medium priority	Hiking trails Low priority	Hiking trails Not a priority
Multi-use trails/greenways	Multi-use trails/greenways High priority	Multi-use trails/greenways Medium priority	Multi-use trails/greenways Low priority	Multi-use trails/greenways Not a priority
Equestrian trails	Equestrian trails High priority	Equestrian trails Medium priority	Equestrian trails Low priority	Equestrian trails Not a priority
Canoe/kayak access	Canoe/kayak access High priority	Canoe/kayak access Medium priority	Canoe/kayak access Low priority	Canoe/kayak access Not a priority
Swimming areas	Swimming areas High priority	Swimming areas Medium priority	Swimming areas Low priority	Swimming areas Not a priority
Off-roading areas (motorcycle/jeep/ATV)	Off-roading areas (motorcycle/jeep/ATV) High priority	Off-roading areas (motorcycle/jeep/ATV) Medium priority	Off-roading areas (motorcycle/jeep/ATV) Low priority	Off-roading areas (motorcycle/jeep/ATV) Not a priority
Fishing areas	Fishing areas High priority	Fishing areas Medium priority	Fishing areas Low priority	Fishing areas Not a priority
Hunting areas	Hunting areas High priority	Hunting areas Medium priority	Hunting areas Low priority	Hunting areas Not a priority
Campgrounds	Campgrounds High priority	Campgrounds Medium priority	Campgrounds Low priority	Campgrounds Not a priority
Outdoor event venues	Outdoor event venues High priority	Outdoor event venues Medium priority	Outdoor event venues Low priority	Outdoor event venues Not a priority
Downtown public spaces	Downtown public spaces High priority	Downtown public spaces Medium priority	Downtown public spaces Low priority	Downtown public spaces Not a priority
Playgrounds	Playgrounds High priority	Playgrounds Medium priority	Playgrounds Low priority	Playgrounds Not a priority
Picnic Areas	Picnic Areas High priority	Picnic Areas Medium priority	Picnic Areas Low priority	Picnic Areas Not a priority
Swimming pools/splash pads	Swimming pools/splash pads High priority	Swimming pools/splash pads Medium priority	Swimming pools/splash pads Low priority	Swimming pools/splash pads Not a priority
Skateboard parks	Skateboard parks High priority	Skateboard parks Medium priority	Skateboard parks Low priority	Skateboard parks Not a priority
Pump track/bike skills area	Pump track/bike skills area High priority	Pump track/bike skills area Medium priority	Pump track/bike skills area Low priority	Pump track/bike skills area Not a priority
Disc golf courses	Disc golf courses High priority	Disc golf courses Medium priority	Disc golf courses Low priority	Disc golf courses Not a priority
Historical sites	Historical sites High priority	Historical sites Medium priority	Historical sites Low priority	Historical sites Not a priority
Agri-tourism (agriculture-related tourism)	Agri-tourism (agriculture-related tourism) High priority	Agri-tourism (agriculture-related tourism) Medium priority	Agri-tourism (agriculture-related tourism) Low priority	Agri-tourism (agriculture-related tourism) Not a priority

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* 6. To what extent do the following issues deter visitation by you or your family to existing resources in Bertie County?

	Not at all	Slightly	Moderately	Considerably
Lack of information and directional signage	Lack of information and directional signage Not at all	Lack of information and directional signage Slightly	Lack of information and directional signage Moderately	Lack of information and directional signage Considerably
Lack of public access	Lack of public access Not at all	Lack of public access Slightly	Lack of public access Moderately	Lack of public access Considerably
Inadequate parking	Inadequate parking Not at all	Inadequate parking Slightly	Inadequate parking Moderately	Inadequate parking Considerably
Overcrowding	Overcrowding Not at all	Overcrowding Slightly	Overcrowding Moderately	Overcrowding Considerably
Safety concerns	Safety concerns Not at all	Safety concerns Slightly	Safety concerns Moderately	Safety concerns Considerably
Need special equipment or skills	Need special equipment or skills Not at all	Need special equipment or skills Slightly	Need special equipment or skills Moderately	Need special equipment or skills Considerably
Inadequate public transportation	Inadequate public transportation Not at all	Inadequate public transportation Slightly	Inadequate public transportation Moderately	Inadequate public transportation Considerably
Inadequate sidewalks or bike lanes	Inadequate sidewalks or bike lanes Not at all	Inadequate sidewalks or bike lanes Slightly	Inadequate sidewalks or bike lanes Moderately	Inadequate sidewalks or bike lanes Considerably
Lack of ongoing maintenance	Lack of ongoing maintenance Not at all	Lack of ongoing maintenance Slightly	Lack of ongoing maintenance Moderately	Lack of ongoing maintenance Considerably
Cost / too expensive	Cost / too expensive Not at all	Cost / too expensive Slightly	Cost / too expensive Moderately	Cost / too expensive Considerably
Lack of ADA access	Lack of ADA access Not at all	Lack of ADA access Slightly	Lack of ADA access Moderately	Lack of ADA access Considerably

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Of the historic downtowns of Bertie County, which town do you live in, nearby, or associate with the most?

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* 8. How would you rate the quality of the following items within the towns of Bertie County?

	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent
Street trees and landscaping	Street trees and landscaping Poor	Street trees and landscaping Fair	Street trees and landscaping Good	Street trees and landscaping Excellent
Building structures	Building structures Poor	Building structures Fair	Building structures Good	Building structures Excellent
Lighting	Lighting Poor	Lighting Fair	Lighting Good	Lighting Excellent
Public art	Public art Poor	Public art Fair	Public art Good	Public art Excellent
Community character and unique identity	Community character and unique identity Poor	Community character and unique identity Fair	Community character and unique identity Good	Community character and unique identity Excellent
Historic preservation	Historic preservation Poor	Historic preservation Fair	Historic preservation Good	Historic preservation Excellent
Amenities (benches, trash cans, bike racks)	Amenities (benches, trash cans, bike racks) Poor	Amenities (benches, trash cans, bike racks) Fair	Amenities (benches, trash cans, bike racks) Good	Amenities (benches, trash cans, bike racks) Excellent
Picnic areas	Picnic areas Poor	Picnic areas Fair	Picnic areas Good	Picnic areas Excellent
Parking	Parking Poor	Parking Fair	Parking Good	Parking Excellent
Public event space / Green space	Public event space / Green space Poor	Public event space / Green space Fair	Public event space / Green space Good	Public event space / Green space Excellent
Public restrooms	Public restrooms Poor	Public restrooms Fair	Public restrooms Good	Public restrooms Excellent

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* 9. What types of improvements or businesses would you like to see in the downtowns in Bertie County?

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* 10. How important do you feel outdoor recreation and cultural tourism are to the future of Bertie County?

	Very important	Important	Somewhat important	Not important
Level of importance	Level of importance Very important	Level of importance Important	Level of importance Somewhat important	Level of importance Not important

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* 11. Please offer any additional thoughts or ideas regarding outdoor recreation and cultural tourism in Bertie County.

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* 12. What is your zip code?

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* 13. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and over

Prefer not the answer

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* 14. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Other

Prefer not to answer

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* 15. What is your marital status?

Single, never married

Married or domestic partnership

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Prefer not to answer

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* 16. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

None

1-2

3-4

more than 4

Prefer not to answer

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* 17. Please specify your race.

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

Native American

Pacific Islander

Prefer not to answer

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* 18. Please specify your ethnicity.

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

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* 19. What is the highest level of school or degree you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.)

Less than a high school diploma

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)

Vocational / Trade School

Some college, no degree

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Professional degree

Doctoral degree

Prefer not to answer

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* 20. What is your total household income?

Less than $15,000

$15,000 to $24,999

$25,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $199,999

$200,000 or more

Prefer not to answer

Destination Bertie Community Survey

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* 1. Which ACTIVITIES have you or your family participated in within the past year in Bertie County?

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* 2. Which recreation ASSETS in Bertie County have you or your family visited within the past year?

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* 3. How important are the following recreation assets to residents and visitors of Bertie County?

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* 4. In what order of importance should Bertie County prioritize the following local tourism assets? (with 1 being most important)

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* 5. How should Bertie County prioritize development and improvement of the following recreation assets?

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* 6. To what extent do the following issues deter visitation by you or your family to existing resources in Bertie County?

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* 7. Of the historic downtowns of Bertie County, which town do you live in, nearby, or associate with the most?

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* 8. How would you rate the quality of the following items within the towns of Bertie County?

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* 9. What types of improvements or businesses would you like to see in the downtowns in Bertie County?

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* 10. How important do you feel outdoor recreation and cultural tourism are to the future of Bertie County?

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* 11. Please offer any additional thoughts or ideas regarding outdoor recreation and cultural tourism in Bertie County.

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* 12. What is your zip code?

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* 13. What is your age?

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* 14. What is your gender?

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* 15. What is your marital status?

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* 16. How many children under the age of 18 live in your household?

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* 17. Please specify your race.

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* 18. Please specify your ethnicity.

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* 19. What is the highest level of school or degree you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.)

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* 20. What is your total household income?

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