Open Space & Recreation Planning Survey

The Town of Marshfield is in the process of updating its 2010 Open Space and Recreation Plan. An update is necessary to qualify for State reimbursement programs for acquisition and protection of important open space. This survey is being conducted as part of the update in order to understand the needs and concerns of Marshfield residents regarding open space and recreational facilities.

"Open space" in this survey is defined as "public and privately owned undeveloped lands that are important for a variety of reasons, including environmental health, drinking water protection, habitat protection, recreation, agriculture, forestry, or simply because of their scenic qualities and their contribution to the overall character of Marshfield." Faced with significant growth now and in the future, thoughtful planning will help us preserve open space that maintains Marshfield's character and quality of life for many generations to come.

Please take a few minutes to answer all of the applicable questions. Thank you for your help!

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* 1. How old are you?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-65

Over 65

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* 2. How many people live in your household (including yourself?

	1	2	3	4	5+
Children (0-12 years)	Children (0-12 years) 1	Children (0-12 years) 2	Children (0-12 years) 3	Children (0-12 years) 4	Children (0-12 years) 5+
Teenagers (13-18 years)	Teenagers (13-18 years) 1	Teenagers (13-18 years) 2	Teenagers (13-18 years) 3	Teenagers (13-18 years) 4	Teenagers (13-18 years) 5+
Adults (19-64 years)	Adults (19-64 years) 1	Adults (19-64 years) 2	Adults (19-64 years) 3	Adults (19-64 years) 4	Adults (19-64 years) 5+
Seniors (65+)	Seniors (65+) 1	Seniors (65+) 2	Seniors (65+) 3	Seniors (65+) 4	Seniors (65+) 5+

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* 3. Please rank the types of land you think should be purchased by level of importance.

	High Importance	Low Importance	N/A
Properties that protect groundwater and municipal wells	Properties that protect groundwater and municipal wells High Importance	Properties that protect groundwater and municipal wells Low Importance	Properties that protect groundwater and municipal wells N/A
Properties that connect existing conservation lands	Properties that connect existing conservation lands High Importance	Properties that connect existing conservation lands Low Importance	Properties that connect existing conservation lands N/A
Properties for ball-fields and playgrounds	Properties for ball-fields and playgrounds High Importance	Properties for ball-fields and playgrounds Low Importance	Properties for ball-fields and playgrounds N/A
Forests and woods	Forests and woods High Importance	Forests and woods Low Importance	Forests and woods N/A
Historic landscapes	Historic landscapes High Importance	Historic landscapes Low Importance	Historic landscapes N/A
Wildlife corridors and habitat	Wildlife corridors and habitat High Importance	Wildlife corridors and habitat Low Importance	Wildlife corridors and habitat N/A
Buildable land that buffers wetlands	Buildable land that buffers wetlands High Importance	Buildable land that buffers wetlands Low Importance	Buildable land that buffers wetlands N/A
Open fields	Open fields High Importance	Open fields Low Importance	Open fields N/A
Wetlands	Wetlands High Importance	Wetlands Low Importance	Wetlands N/A
Salt marshes	Salt marshes High Importance	Salt marshes Low Importance	Salt marshes N/A
Agricultural lands	Agricultural lands High Importance	Agricultural lands Low Importance	Agricultural lands N/A
Lands for community gardens	Lands for community gardens High Importance	Lands for community gardens Low Importance	Lands for community gardens N/A
Properties that provide beach & river access	Properties that provide beach & river access High Importance	Properties that provide beach & river access Low Importance	Properties that provide beach & river access N/A

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* 4. How often do you use the following types of public open space and recreation areas in town?

	Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Never
Natural open spaces	Natural open spaces Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Natural open spaces Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Natural open spaces Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Natural open spaces Never
Hiking/walking trails	Hiking/walking trails Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Hiking/walking trails Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Hiking/walking trails Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Hiking/walking trails Never
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Playgrounds Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Playgrounds Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Playgrounds Never
Athletic fields	Athletic fields Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Athletic fields Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Athletic fields Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Athletic fields Never
Tennis courts	Tennis courts Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Tennis courts Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Tennis courts Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Tennis courts Never
Skate park	Skate park Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Skate park Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Skate park Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Skate park Never
Bridle Path	Bridle Path Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Bridle Path Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Bridle Path Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Bridle Path Never
Boat launches	Boat launches Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Boat launches Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Boat launches Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Boat launches Never
Beaches	Beaches Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Beaches Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Beaches Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Beaches Never
Community gardens	Community gardens Frequently (at least 3x a month)	Community gardens Occasionally (at least 1x a month)	Community gardens Seldom (less than 1x a month)	Community gardens Never

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* 5. Categorize your awareness of current public recreation resources in town:

	Very aware	Somewhat aware	Not aware
Natural open spaces	Natural open spaces Very aware	Natural open spaces Somewhat aware	Natural open spaces Not aware
Hiking/walking trails	Hiking/walking trails Very aware	Hiking/walking trails Somewhat aware	Hiking/walking trails Not aware
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Very aware	Playgrounds Somewhat aware	Playgrounds Not aware
Athletic fields	Athletic fields Very aware	Athletic fields Somewhat aware	Athletic fields Not aware
Tennis courts	Tennis courts Very aware	Tennis courts Somewhat aware	Tennis courts Not aware
Skate parks	Skate parks Very aware	Skate parks Somewhat aware	Skate parks Not aware
Bridle Path	Bridle Path Very aware	Bridle Path Somewhat aware	Bridle Path Not aware
Biking trails	Biking trails Very aware	Biking trails Somewhat aware	Biking trails Not aware
Community gardens	Community gardens Very aware	Community gardens Somewhat aware	Community gardens Not aware
Boat launch	Boat launch Very aware	Boat launch Somewhat aware	Boat launch Not aware
Fishing areas	Fishing areas Very aware	Fishing areas Somewhat aware	Fishing areas Not aware
Golf courses	Golf courses Very aware	Golf courses Somewhat aware	Golf courses Not aware
Dog walking sites	Dog walking sites Very aware	Dog walking sites Somewhat aware	Dog walking sites Not aware
Kayak/canoe access	Kayak/canoe access Very aware	Kayak/canoe access Somewhat aware	Kayak/canoe access Not aware
Beaches	Beaches Very aware	Beaches Somewhat aware	Beaches Not aware

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* 6. Please indicate the importance of the following to you:

	Extremely important	Important	Somewhat important	Not important
Protection of open space for balanced growth & to preserve town character	Protection of open space for balanced growth & to preserve town character Extremely important	Protection of open space for balanced growth & to preserve town character Important	Protection of open space for balanced growth & to preserve town character Somewhat important	Protection of open space for balanced growth & to preserve town character Not important
Protect open space for water resource protection	Protect open space for water resource protection Extremely important	Protect open space for water resource protection Important	Protect open space for water resource protection Somewhat important	Protect open space for water resource protection Not important
Protect open space for wildlife & habitat protection	Protect open space for wildlife & habitat protection Extremely important	Protect open space for wildlife & habitat protection Important	Protect open space for wildlife & habitat protection Somewhat important	Protect open space for wildlife & habitat protection Not important
Protect open space for passive recreation (walking, hiking)	Protect open space for passive recreation (walking, hiking) Extremely important	Protect open space for passive recreation (walking, hiking) Important	Protect open space for passive recreation (walking, hiking) Somewhat important	Protect open space for passive recreation (walking, hiking) Not important
Protect open space for agricultural purposes and/or community gardens	Protect open space for agricultural purposes and/or community gardens Extremely important	Protect open space for agricultural purposes and/or community gardens Important	Protect open space for agricultural purposes and/or community gardens Somewhat important	Protect open space for agricultural purposes and/or community gardens Not important
Create additional recreation fields	Create additional recreation fields Extremely important	Create additional recreation fields Important	Create additional recreation fields Somewhat important	Create additional recreation fields Not important
Create additional playgrounds	Create additional playgrounds Extremely important	Create additional playgrounds Important	Create additional playgrounds Somewhat important	Create additional playgrounds Not important
Create additional trails	Create additional trails Extremely important	Create additional trails Important	Create additional trails Somewhat important	Create additional trails Not important
Create community gardens	Create community gardens Extremely important	Create community gardens Important	Create community gardens Somewhat important	Create community gardens Not important
Create bike paths	Create bike paths Extremely important	Create bike paths Important	Create bike paths Somewhat important	Create bike paths Not important
Create greenways to connect open space and recreation areas	Create greenways to connect open space and recreation areas Extremely important	Create greenways to connect open space and recreation areas Important	Create greenways to connect open space and recreation areas Somewhat important	Create greenways to connect open space and recreation areas Not important
Trail maps & signage	Trail maps & signage Extremely important	Trail maps & signage Important	Trail maps & signage Somewhat important	Trail maps & signage Not important
Dog-walking amenities	Dog-walking amenities Extremely important	Dog-walking amenities Important	Dog-walking amenities Somewhat important	Dog-walking amenities Not important
Additional neighborhood green space/picnic areas	Additional neighborhood green space/picnic areas Extremely important	Additional neighborhood green space/picnic areas Important	Additional neighborhood green space/picnic areas Somewhat important	Additional neighborhood green space/picnic areas Not important
Beach parking	Beach parking Extremely important	Beach parking Important	Beach parking Somewhat important	Beach parking Not important
Fitness Trails	Fitness Trails Extremely important	Fitness Trails Important	Fitness Trails Somewhat important	Fitness Trails Not important
Updated playgrounds	Updated playgrounds Extremely important	Updated playgrounds Important	Updated playgrounds Somewhat important	Updated playgrounds Not important
Kayak/canoe access	Kayak/canoe access Extremely important	Kayak/canoe access Important	Kayak/canoe access Somewhat important	Kayak/canoe access Not important
Improve and/or add programs & special events	Improve and/or add programs & special events Extremely important	Improve and/or add programs & special events Important	Improve and/or add programs & special events Somewhat important	Improve and/or add programs & special events Not important

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* 7. Do you feel that any of the following restrict or prevent you from using current public recreation, open space, and/or beach areas?

	Not an issue	Somewhat restrictive	Definitely restrictive
Restrictive regulations	Restrictive regulations Not an issue	Restrictive regulations Somewhat restrictive	Restrictive regulations Definitely restrictive
Lack of signage/maps	Lack of signage/maps Not an issue	Lack of signage/maps Somewhat restrictive	Lack of signage/maps Definitely restrictive
Property conditions (trash, etc.)	Property conditions (trash, etc.) Not an issue	Property conditions (trash, etc.) Somewhat restrictive	Property conditions (trash, etc.) Definitely restrictive
Parking limitations	Parking limitations Not an issue	Parking limitations Somewhat restrictive	Parking limitations Definitely restrictive
Handicapped accessibility	Handicapped accessibility Not an issue	Handicapped accessibility Somewhat restrictive	Handicapped accessibility Definitely restrictive
Difficulty locating	Difficulty locating Not an issue	Difficulty locating Somewhat restrictive	Difficulty locating Definitely restrictive
Safety concerns	Safety concerns Not an issue	Safety concerns Somewhat restrictive	Safety concerns Definitely restrictive

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* 8. Would you be interested in learning about different tax benefits that may accompany giving land and granting conservation restrictions or easements to the Town to protect open space?

Yes

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* 1. How old are you?

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* 2. How many people live in your household (including yourself?

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* 3. Please rank the types of land you think should be purchased by level of importance.

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* 4. How often do you use the following types of public open space and recreation areas in town?

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* 5. Categorize your awareness of current public recreation resources in town:

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* 6. Please indicate the importance of the following to you:

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* 7. Do you feel that any of the following restrict or prevent you from using current public recreation, open space, and/or beach areas?

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* 8. Would you be interested in learning about different tax benefits that may accompany giving land and granting conservation restrictions or easements to the Town to protect open space?

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* 9. In the space below, please provide any additional comments you believe will help us improve the Town's open space and recreation plan.