Rivers to Ridges Vision Survey

The Rivers to Ridges Partnership and local stakeholders want your input as we develop a “refreshed” vision in the coming months. This vision will provide a general framework to guide park and open space acquisitions and amenities in our region over the next 20 years. It is our goal to hear from a wide range of community members, including traditionally underserved communities, to help us better understand the shortcomings of our current system and priorities for future improvements.

About us:

The Rivers to Ridges Partnership is made up of 19 organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in the upper Willamette Valley by working together to protect and enhance the region’s land and water resources and their ecosystem functions and values, and to provide environmental education and compatible outdoor recreation opportunities. For more information about the partnership please see our website HERE.

The questionnaire will take approximately 8 – 15 minutes to complete.

This survey is anonymous- personal information will not be linked to responses.

Thank you for your thoughts and ideas!

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* 1. What is your zipcode?

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* 2. How do you use regional parks, trails, and open spaces? (Check all that apply)

Walking

Hiking

Cycling

Mountain biking

Exercise

Public events

Solitude

Viewing nature and wildlife

Outdoor education

Dog walking

Off-leash dog parks

River access

Swimming

Boating/Kayaking

Fishing

Picknicking

BBQing

Visiting gardens

Using a community garden

Bringing kids to a playground

Family time

Gatherings with friends/extended family

Playing sports

Horseback riding

Commuting

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you have a favorite local park or trail? What makes it your favorite?

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* 4. How often do you use your local parks, trails, and open space?

Daily

a few times a week

Once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

A few times a year

Once a year

Never

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* 5. Do you wish you could visit your local parks, trails, and open space more often?

Yes

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* 6. What are your limitations to accessing your local parks, trails, and open space? (Check all that apply)

I don’t have a park or trails close to me

I don't prefer the parks in my neighborhood

I don’t have good transportation to parks and trails

I don’t always feel welcome in local parks and trails

I don’t always feel safe in local parks and trails

I don’t have anyone to join me and I don’t want to go alone

I worry about conflicts with wildlife in my parks and trails

There are not enough community events hosted at my parks and trails

I/My family needs ADA accessible parks and trails

My neighborhood parks and trails are not child-friendly

I don’t know where to go

I don’t have time

Other (please specify)

I don't feel limited

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* 7. What are some things that could be done to improve your use and enjoyment of our region’s parks, trails, and open spaces?

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* 8. If money were no object, how would you like to see our community improve its parks and open spaces over the next twenty years? (Please limit your response to one paragraph.)

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* 9. Please choose your age range

Younger than 18

18-35

36-65

66+

Prefer not to say

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* 10. Please select your racial/ethnic identity (Check all that apply)

Caucasian

Black

Native American

Hispanic or Latinx

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Prefer not to say

Another identity (please describe)

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* 11. What describes your gender identity?

I am a Man

I am a Woman

I am Non-binary

Prefer not to say

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* 12. Do you identify as queer or within the LGBTQA+ community?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 13. Do you have a disability / identify as disabled?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 14. Do you have children in your household?

Yes

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* 15. If you would like to receive updates on the vision refresh process, please enter your email below (optional).

Email Address