Oregon State Parks Foundation 2019 Summer Survey

We want to hear from you about Oregon State Parks!

Survey results will be compiled anonymously. Results and insights will be shared with State Parks Department staff and also discussed in our upcoming monthly eNewsletters.

Note: All references to Oregon State Parks include State Recreation Areas, State Natural Areas, State Scenic Viewpoint/Corridors, and State Heritage Sites.

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* 1. Where do you call home?

AK, HI, NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, WY, or MT

The Northeast (US)

The South (US)

The Midwest (US)

I don't live in the US

If you live outside the US, which country?

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* 2. Your age?

18-25

26-35

36-50

51 - 65

66+

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* 3. When you visit an Oregon State Park, how many friends/family are usually with you?

No one, usually just me

Usually just me and one other friend/family member

Me and 2 or more friends/family members

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* 4. Have you visited an Oregon State Park in the past 12 months?

Yes

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* 5. If you have visited a State Park in the past 12 months, was that your first time visiting an Oregon State Park?

Yes

I haven't visited a State Park in the past 12 months

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* 6. Are you planning on visiting an Oregon State Park in the next 12 months?

Yes

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* 7. Was your last visit to an Oregon State Parks for day-use activities or an overnight stay?

Day-use

Overnight

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* 8. Rate your most recent State Park visit.

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

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* 9. What equipment do you take with you when you visit an Oregon State Park?

Sailboat

Motorized Boat

RV/Camper

Bicycle

Tent

ATV

Canoe/Kayak

Horse(s) and Trailer

Pop-up Camper

Jet-ski

Tour Bus/Van

Motorcycle

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you purchase an Oregon State Parks bi-annual or annual Day-Use Parking Permit directly from the State Parks Department (either online, at a State Park, or from a vendor)?

Yes

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* 11. Think about your favorite State Park. What is the main reason it is your favorite State Park?

The hiking/biking trails

The landscape, wildlife, and nature

The ADA access

The remoteness

A family tradition

The available facilities such as campgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters etc.

The coast/beach

Proximity to my home

The activities (boating, climbing, disc golf etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 12. The Oregon State Parks Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the experience of using Oregon's State Parks. Please rank the importance of these areas of potential enhancement. Rank from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most important.

Adding environmental education opportunities for youth

Increasing amenities to encourage healthy activities like hiking and cycling

Advancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of State Park visitors so that all community members feel included, connected, and welcome in our State Parks.

Increasing ADA accessibility for people with mobility challenges

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* 13. If you have any other comments for us ... here is the place. If you want a reply, please email us at administrator@oregonstateparksfoundation.org with your question.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Visit us online at oregonstateparksfoundation.org to learn more about our current initiatives to increase environmental education, access, and healthy activities in Oregon’s State Parks

Have a great day!