City of Dowagiac Parks and Recreation Community Survey

Question Title

* 1. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 and over

Question Title

* 2. What is your connection to the City of Dowagiac?

Full-time Resident

Part-year Resident

I own property in the City limits

I run a business in the City limits

I work in the City limits

None of the Above

Question Title

City of Dowagiac Wards

Question Title

* 3. If you are a resident of the City, which ward do you live in? Use the image above for reference.

Ward #1

Ward #2

Ward #3

Question Title

* 4. If you do not live in the City, where do you live?

Question Title

* 5. Which of the following describes your household?

Single

Single parent with at least 1 child under 18

A couple with at least 1 child under 18

A couple with no children in the home

Senior household over the age of 62 with no children living at home

Senior household over the age of 62 with at least 1 child under 18

Question Title

* 6. How many times have you visited the following parks in the last 12 months?

	1-5 times	6-10 times	Over 10 times	Never heard of this park	Never visited this park
Russom Park	Russom Park 1-5 times	Russom Park 6-10 times	Russom Park Over 10 times	Russom Park Never heard of this park	Russom Park Never visited this park
Heddon Park	Heddon Park 1-5 times	Heddon Park 6-10 times	Heddon Park Over 10 times	Heddon Park Never heard of this park	Heddon Park Never visited this park
Laylin Park	Laylin Park 1-5 times	Laylin Park 6-10 times	Laylin Park Over 10 times	Laylin Park Never heard of this park	Laylin Park Never visited this park
South Front Street Park	South Front Street Park 1-5 times	South Front Street Park 6-10 times	South Front Street Park Over 10 times	South Front Street Park Never heard of this park	South Front Street Park Never visited this park
Mill Pond Park	Mill Pond Park 1-5 times	Mill Pond Park 6-10 times	Mill Pond Park Over 10 times	Mill Pond Park Never heard of this park	Mill Pond Park Never visited this park
Schurr Park	Schurr Park 1-5 times	Schurr Park 6-10 times	Schurr Park Over 10 times	Schurr Park Never heard of this park	Schurr Park Never visited this park
Rotary Park	Rotary Park 1-5 times	Rotary Park 6-10 times	Rotary Park Over 10 times	Rotary Park Never heard of this park	Rotary Park Never visited this park
Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods	Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods 1-5 times	Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods 6-10 times	Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods Over 10 times	Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods Never heard of this park	Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods Never visited this park
Walter Ward Park	Walter Ward Park 1-5 times	Walter Ward Park 6-10 times	Walter Ward Park Over 10 times	Walter Ward Park Never heard of this park	Walter Ward Park Never visited this park
Northwest Park	Northwest Park 1-5 times	Northwest Park 6-10 times	Northwest Park Over 10 times	Northwest Park Never heard of this park	Northwest Park Never visited this park
Huston Park	Huston Park 1-5 times	Huston Park 6-10 times	Huston Park Over 10 times	Huston Park Never heard of this park	Huston Park Never visited this park
Farr Park	Farr Park 1-5 times	Farr Park 6-10 times	Farr Park Over 10 times	Farr Park Never heard of this park	Farr Park Never visited this park
Rudy Park	Rudy Park 1-5 times	Rudy Park 6-10 times	Rudy Park Over 10 times	Rudy Park Never heard of this park	Rudy Park Never visited this park
Burke Park	Burke Park 1-5 times	Burke Park 6-10 times	Burke Park Over 10 times	Burke Park Never heard of this park	Burke Park Never visited this park
Beckwith Park	Beckwith Park 1-5 times	Beckwith Park 6-10 times	Beckwith Park Over 10 times	Beckwith Park Never heard of this park	Beckwith Park Never visited this park
SculpTour	SculpTour 1-5 times	SculpTour 6-10 times	SculpTour Over 10 times	SculpTour Never heard of this park	SculpTour Never visited this park
Burling Park	Burling Park 1-5 times	Burling Park 6-10 times	Burling Park Over 10 times	Burling Park Never heard of this park	Burling Park Never visited this park
Elks Trail	Elks Trail 1-5 times	Elks Trail 6-10 times	Elks Trail Over 10 times	Elks Trail Never heard of this park	Elks Trail Never visited this park
Witco Lakes Area	Witco Lakes Area 1-5 times	Witco Lakes Area 6-10 times	Witco Lakes Area Over 10 times	Witco Lakes Area Never heard of this park	Witco Lakes Area Never visited this park
Event Pavilion at The Library	Event Pavilion at The Library 1-5 times	Event Pavilion at The Library 6-10 times	Event Pavilion at The Library Over 10 times	Event Pavilion at The Library Never heard of this park	Event Pavilion at The Library Never visited this park

Question Title

* 7. Which parks do you enjoy most? (Select up to 5)

Russom Park

Heddon Park

Laylin Park

South Front Street Park

Mill Pond Park

Schurr Park

Rotary Park

Rudolphi Wildlife Refuge and Rudolphi Woods

Walter Ward Park

Northwest Park

Huston Park

Farr Park

Rudy Park

Burke Park

Beckwith Park

SculpTour

Burling Park

Elks Trail

Witco Lakes Area

Event Pavilion at The Library

Question Title

* 8. The City of Dowagiac is considering providing public water access for fishing at bridges that cross the creek, within what is possible. Do you support this goal?

Yes

No opinion

Additional Comments

Question Title

* 9. How important are the following recreational opportunities to you when visiting a park?

	High Priorty	Mid-Range Priority	Low Priority	Not Needed
Paved multi-use trails	Paved multi-use trails High Priorty	Paved multi-use trails Mid-Range Priority	Paved multi-use trails Low Priority	Paved multi-use trails Not Needed
Picnic areas	Picnic areas High Priorty	Picnic areas Mid-Range Priority	Picnic areas Low Priority	Picnic areas Not Needed
Hiking trails	Hiking trails High Priorty	Hiking trails Mid-Range Priority	Hiking trails Low Priority	Hiking trails Not Needed
Soccer/Football fields	Soccer/Football fields High Priorty	Soccer/Football fields Mid-Range Priority	Soccer/Football fields Low Priority	Soccer/Football fields Not Needed
Baseball/Softball fields	Baseball/Softball fields High Priorty	Baseball/Softball fields Mid-Range Priority	Baseball/Softball fields Low Priority	Baseball/Softball fields Not Needed
Pickleball courts	Pickleball courts High Priorty	Pickleball courts Mid-Range Priority	Pickleball courts Low Priority	Pickleball courts Not Needed
Basketball courts	Basketball courts High Priorty	Basketball courts Mid-Range Priority	Basketball courts Low Priority	Basketball courts Not Needed
Paddleboat/paddleboard/kayak launch	Paddleboat/paddleboard/kayak launch High Priorty	Paddleboat/paddleboard/kayak launch Mid-Range Priority	Paddleboat/paddleboard/kayak launch Low Priority	Paddleboat/paddleboard/kayak launch Not Needed
Fishing	Fishing High Priorty	Fishing Mid-Range Priority	Fishing Low Priority	Fishing Not Needed
Skatepark	Skatepark High Priorty	Skatepark Mid-Range Priority	Skatepark Low Priority	Skatepark Not Needed
Cross country skiing trails	Cross country skiing trails High Priorty	Cross country skiing trails Mid-Range Priority	Cross country skiing trails Low Priority	Cross country skiing trails Not Needed
Benches	Benches High Priorty	Benches Mid-Range Priority	Benches Low Priority	Benches Not Needed
Playground equipment	Playground equipment High Priorty	Playground equipment Mid-Range Priority	Playground equipment Low Priority	Playground equipment Not Needed
Art and sculptures	Art and sculptures High Priorty	Art and sculptures Mid-Range Priority	Art and sculptures Low Priority	Art and sculptures Not Needed
Splashpad	Splashpad High Priorty	Splashpad Mid-Range Priority	Splashpad Low Priority	Splashpad Not Needed
Dog park	Dog park High Priorty	Dog park Mid-Range Priority	Dog park Low Priority	Dog park Not Needed

Question Title

* 10. Are there recreational opportunities or activities that are not currently offered that you would like to see made available?

Question Title

* 11. The City of Dowagiac is considering adding a new park. Rank the following amenities you would like to see at the park from highest interest to lowest interest.

Question Title

* 12. What is the main obstacle preventing you from enjoying recreational activities in Dowagiac?

Transportation

Cost

Age limitations

Time

Other (please specify)

Question Title

* 13. Select the options that apply to you.

I have a disability

Someone in my family has a disability

Someone I know has a disability

I do not know someone with a disability

Question Title

* 14. If you or someone you know has a disability, what improvements could be made to improve the City’s park accessibility and recreational opportunities?

Question Title

* 15. Additional comments or suggestions

Question Title

* 16. If you would like to be contacted to provide additional feedback, or are interested in serving on a volunteer committee, please provide the information below.

Name

Phone number