City of Holland Parks and Recreation Survey

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* 1. Were is your place of residence?

City of Holland

Holland Charter Township

City of Zeeland

Zeeland Charter Township

Fillmore Township

Laketown Township

Park Township

Other (please specify)

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* 2. If you are you a resident of the City of Holland, how would you rate your overall quality of life living in Holland, Michigan?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 3. How many people currently live in your household?

2-3

4-5

6-7

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* 4. How many people in your household are:

Less than 6 years old

6-17 years old

18-24 years old

25-44 years old

45-64 years old

Greater than 65 years old

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* 5. Have you or members of your household participated in recreation programs offered by the City of Holland in the last 12 months?

Yes

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* 6. Overall, the recreational programs offered (classes, special events, sports, etc.) in the City of Holland meet my family's needs?

Yes

If "No", what recreational program could be offered by the City to better meet the needs of yourself or your family?

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* 7. Do any of these special circumstances apply to you or a member of your family?
Understanding how many members of our community require special accommodations helps us to plan more accessible facilities.

Myself or a member of my family has a special need or disability that prevents regular use and enjoyment of the Holland Parks and Recreation facilities and programming

Myself or a family member lack regular or reliable transportation to Holland Parks and Recreation facilities

Myself or a family member cannot afford to participate in paid programming/activities provided by the City of Holland

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* 8. If you answered "No" to question #7, please skip to question #9. If you answered "Yes" to question #7, please indicate what (if any) activities the disabled member(s) of your household wish they could participate in but cannot due to lack of facilities, classes, etc.

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The following questions relate to the Parks in the City of Holland.

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* 9. Which of the City's park facilities have you or members of your household utilized in the last 12 months?

Centennial Park

DeGraaf Nature Center

Hallacy Park

Holland Heights Park

Holland Heights School Park

Kollen Park/Heinz Waterfront Walkway

Lakeview City Park

Lakeview School Park

Maplewood Youth Complex

Matt Urban Sports and Rec Complex

Michigan Avenue Park

Moran (Joseph Moran) Park

Prospect Park

Riverview Park/Window on the Waterfront

Rosa Parks Green

Smallenburg Park

Smallenburg Skate Park

Van Bragt Park

Van Raalte Farm

Washington School Green

Water Tower Park

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* 10. Overall, the existing recreational facilities (building, infrastructure, playgrounds, sports fields, etc.) in the City of Holland meet my family's needs?

Yes

If "No", what facilities could be added by the City to better meet the needs of yourself or your family's needs?

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* 11. Check all the organizations that you or members of your household have used for indoor or outdoor recreation activities during the last 12 months.

Churches

County Parks

Holland Parks & Recreation

Michigan State Parks

Neighboring Cities

Private Clubs

Private Youth Sports Teams

Public Schools

YMCA

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How would you rate the following?
1 = High Priority, 4 = Low Priority

	1	2	3	4
Number and Size of Park	Number and Size of Park 1	Number and Size of Park 2	Number and Size of Park 3	Number and Size of Park 4
Condition of Parks	Condition of Parks 1	Condition of Parks 2	Condition of Parks 3	Condition of Parks 4
Condition of Facilities	Condition of Facilities 1	Condition of Facilities 2	Condition of Facilities 3	Condition of Facilities 4
Condition of Park Amenities	Condition of Park Amenities 1	Condition of Park Amenities 2	Condition of Park Amenities 3	Condition of Park Amenities 4
Variety of Park Activities	Variety of Park Activities 1	Variety of Park Activities 2	Variety of Park Activities 3	Variety of Park Activities 4
Amount of Flexible Green Space	Amount of Flexible Green Space 1	Amount of Flexible Green Space 2	Amount of Flexible Green Space 3	Amount of Flexible Green Space 4
Quality of Sports Fields and/or Courts	Quality of Sports Fields and/or Courts 1	Quality of Sports Fields and/or Courts 2	Quality of Sports Fields and/or Courts 3	Quality of Sports Fields and/or Courts 4
Connections to and between Parks	Connections to and between Parks 1	Connections to and between Parks 2	Connections to and between Parks 3	Connections to and between Parks 4
Variety of Art and Culteral Events	Variety of Art and Culteral Events 1	Variety of Art and Culteral Events 2	Variety of Art and Culteral Events 3	Variety of Art and Culteral Events 4

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* 13. How would you rate the maintenance of City Parks you have visited?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Centennial Park	Centennial Park Excellent	Centennial Park Good	Centennial Park Fair	Centennial Park Poor
DeGraaf Nature Center	DeGraaf Nature Center Excellent	DeGraaf Nature Center Good	DeGraaf Nature Center Fair	DeGraaf Nature Center Poor
Hallacy Park	Hallacy Park Excellent	Hallacy Park Good	Hallacy Park Fair	Hallacy Park Poor
Holland Heights Park	Holland Heights Park Excellent	Holland Heights Park Good	Holland Heights Park Fair	Holland Heights Park Poor
Holland Heights School Park	Holland Heights School Park Excellent	Holland Heights School Park Good	Holland Heights School Park Fair	Holland Heights School Park Poor
Kollen Park/Heinz Waterfront Walkway	Kollen Park/Heinz Waterfront Walkway Excellent	Kollen Park/Heinz Waterfront Walkway Good	Kollen Park/Heinz Waterfront Walkway Fair	Kollen Park/Heinz Waterfront Walkway Poor
Lakeview City Park	Lakeview City Park Excellent	Lakeview City Park Good	Lakeview City Park Fair	Lakeview City Park Poor
Lakeview School Park	Lakeview School Park Excellent	Lakeview School Park Good	Lakeview School Park Fair	Lakeview School Park Poor
Maplewood Youth Complex	Maplewood Youth Complex Excellent	Maplewood Youth Complex Good	Maplewood Youth Complex Fair	Maplewood Youth Complex Poor
Matt Urban Sports and Rec Complex	Matt Urban Sports and Rec Complex Excellent	Matt Urban Sports and Rec Complex Good	Matt Urban Sports and Rec Complex Fair	Matt Urban Sports and Rec Complex Poor
Michigan Avenue Park	Michigan Avenue Park Excellent	Michigan Avenue Park Good	Michigan Avenue Park Fair	Michigan Avenue Park Poor
Moran (Joseph Moran) Park	Moran (Joseph Moran) Park Excellent	Moran (Joseph Moran) Park Good	Moran (Joseph Moran) Park Fair	Moran (Joseph Moran) Park Poor
Prospect Park	Prospect Park Excellent	Prospect Park Good	Prospect Park Fair	Prospect Park Poor
Riverview Park/Window on the Waterfront	Riverview Park/Window on the Waterfront Excellent	Riverview Park/Window on the Waterfront Good	Riverview Park/Window on the Waterfront Fair	Riverview Park/Window on the Waterfront Poor
Rosa Parks Green	Rosa Parks Green Excellent	Rosa Parks Green Good	Rosa Parks Green Fair	Rosa Parks Green Poor
Smallenburg Park	Smallenburg Park Excellent	Smallenburg Park Good	Smallenburg Park Fair	Smallenburg Park Poor
Smallenburg Skate Park	Smallenburg Skate Park Excellent	Smallenburg Skate Park Good	Smallenburg Skate Park Fair	Smallenburg Skate Park Poor
Van Bragt Park	Van Bragt Park Excellent	Van Bragt Park Good	Van Bragt Park Fair	Van Bragt Park Poor
Van Raalte Farm	Van Raalte Farm Excellent	Van Raalte Farm Good	Van Raalte Farm Fair	Van Raalte Farm Poor
Washington School Green	Washington School Green Excellent	Washington School Green Good	Washington School Green Fair	Washington School Green Poor
Water Tower Park	Water Tower Park Excellent	Water Tower Park Good	Water Tower Park Fair	Water Tower Park Poor

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* 14. Which of the following activities/facilities would you most like to see expanded or added in the City Parks?

Baseball and Softball Fields

Basketball Courts

Biking Trails

Boating Access

Canoe/Kayaking Access

Community Recreation Center

Cross-country Skiing

Disc Golf Course

Fishing Access

Football Fields

Horseshoe Pits

Ice Skating

Natural Areas/Open Space

Pickelball Courts

Picnic Facilities

Playgrounds

Sand Volleyball

Shuffleboard Courts

Skateboard Park

Soccer Fields

Swimming

Tennis Courts

Walking/Running Trails

Water Spray Parks/Splash pad

Workout Stations

Other (please specify)

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* 15. The City is considering ways to implement sustainable/green initiatives in the Parks. How important do you consider this issue?

Very Important

Important

Not Important

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* 16. Of the following, which initiatives should the City of Holland prioritize for future implementation? (Select as many as you would like)

Develop a centralized indoor recreation facility

Develop a centralized outdoor recreation facility

Land Acquisition for future development

Develop more active recreation (playgrounds, sports fields, etc.)

Develop more passive recreation (chess tables, benches, water features, etc.)

Expand trails

Natural area preservations

Develop or improve existing park facilities

More cultural events

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Were is your place of residence?

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* 2. If you are you a resident of the City of Holland, how would you rate your overall quality of life living in Holland, Michigan?

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* 3. How many people currently live in your household?

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* 4. How many people in your household are:

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* 5. Have you or members of your household participated in recreation programs offered by the City of Holland in the last 12 months?

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* 6. Overall, the recreational programs offered (classes, special events, sports, etc.) in the City of Holland meet my family's needs?

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* 7. Do any of these special circumstances apply to you or a member of your family? Understanding how many members of our community require special accommodations helps us to plan more accessible facilities.

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* 8. If you answered "No" to question #7, please skip to question #9. If you answered "Yes" to question #7, please indicate what (if any) activities the disabled member(s) of your household wish they could participate in but cannot due to lack of facilities, classes, etc.

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The following questions relate to the Parks in the City of Holland.

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* 9. Which of the City's park facilities have you or members of your household utilized in the last 12 months?

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* 10. Overall, the existing recreational facilities (building, infrastructure, playgrounds, sports fields, etc.) in the City of Holland meet my family's needs?

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* 11. Check all the organizations that you or members of your household have used for indoor or outdoor recreation activities during the last 12 months.

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* 12. How would you rate the following? 1 = High Priority, 4 = Low Priority

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* 13. How would you rate the maintenance of City Parks you have visited?

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* 14. Which of the following activities/facilities would you most like to see expanded or added in the City Parks?

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* 15. The City is considering ways to implement sustainable/green initiatives in the Parks. How important do you consider this issue?

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* 16. Of the following, which initiatives should the City of Holland prioritize for future implementation? (Select as many as you would like)

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* 17. Thank you for your participation. If you have additional comments or suggestions please use the space below.

* 7. Do any of these special circumstances apply to you or a member of your family?
Understanding how many members of our community require special accommodations helps us to plan more accessible facilities.

* 12. How would you rate the following?
1 = High Priority, 4 = Low Priority