1. Introduction

The Town of West Stockbridge is developing an Open Space & Recreation Plan and needs your help! Your input will help guide the planning process and determine the future of recreation and open space in town. 

The plan will make West Stockbridge eligible for state reimbursement grant programs for the improvement of recreation areas within town and the protection of open spaces.

This questionnaire is open to year-round residents, seasonal residents, second homeowners, and visitors. All responses will be confidential. 

This questionnaire consists of 12 questions and should take about 10 minutes to complete. 

The following questions examine interest and opinions regarding the future preservation of open space in West Stockbridge. Open space is defined as land that has not been developed for residential, commercial, or industrial uses and includes publicly and privately owned land. Areas with particular interest in conservation and recreation include:

1. Land that contributes to the public water supply;
2. Forests, fields, and agricultural lands;
3. Wetlands;
4. Rivers, streams, and lakes;
5. Parks and other recreation lands;
6. Wildlife or animal habitats; and 
7. Land that preserves scenic views or town character. 

Please answer all of the following questions. You may answer either as an individual or on behalf of your household. Thank you!

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1. Choose up to five (5) activities that you enjoy doing in West Stockbridge.

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2. In a given year, how often do you visit the following recreational amenities in West Stockbridge?

  Very Frequently (13+ times/year) Frequently (6-12 times/year) Occassionally (1-5 times/year) Never Haven't heard of it
TurnPark Art Space
Town Hall playground
Card Pond

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3. In a given year, how often do you visit the following open spaces in West Stockbridge?

  Very Frequently (13+ times/year) Frequently (6-12 times/year) Occassionally (1-5 times/year) Never Haven't heard of it
Card Pond
Shaker Mill Pond
Tom Ball Mountain
Stevens Glen
Cranberry Pond
Crane Lake
Olivia's Overlook
Maple Hill Wildlife Management Area
Flat Brook Wildlife Management Area

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4. For the places mentioned in questions 2 and 3, what improvements would you suggest? Please try to be specific.

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5. Does West Stockbridge need more recreation opportunities for: (check all that apply)

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6. What, if any, additional recreational opportunities would you like to add in West Stockbridge?

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7. Which of the following categories should the Town use open space and recreation funds to improve? Choose up to 3

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8. Which of the following are you willing to do to support or preserve open space and recreation resources in West Stockbridge? Please select all that apply.

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