Delta County Recreation Survey

Your Voice Matters!

Delta County has begun the process of updating its 5-Year Recreation Plan, and your input is crucial to ensure that the plan reflects the community’s needs and priorities. By taking just 5 minutes to complete this survey, you will help shape the future of our County’s recreational facilities, programs, and grant funding opportunities.

Your responses will remain anonymous and will be reported in group form only.

Thank you!

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* 1. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-29

30-44

45-64

65+

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* 2. What is your zip code?

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* 3. What township or city do you live in?

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* 4. Do you have any children under 18 in your household?

Yes

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* 5. Do you, or does anyone in your household, live with a disability?

Yes

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* 6. How long have you lived in Delta County

Less than 1 year

1 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

More than 10 years

Lifelong resident

Visitor who utilizes Delta County recreation facilities

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* 7. How often do you visit the following Delta County parks and recreation areas when they are open to the public?

	Never	Rarely	Monthly	Weekly	Daily
Pioneer Trail Park & Campground	Pioneer Trail Park & Campground Never	Pioneer Trail Park & Campground Rarely	Pioneer Trail Park & Campground Monthly	Pioneer Trail Park & Campground Weekly	Pioneer Trail Park & Campground Daily
O.B. Fuller Park & Campground	O.B. Fuller Park & Campground Never	O.B. Fuller Park & Campground Rarely	O.B. Fuller Park & Campground Monthly	O.B. Fuller Park & Campground Weekly	O.B. Fuller Park & Campground Daily
Rapid River Falls Park	Rapid River Falls Park Never	Rapid River Falls Park Rarely	Rapid River Falls Park Monthly	Rapid River Falls Park Weekly	Rapid River Falls Park Daily
Sac Bay Park	Sac Bay Park Never	Sac Bay Park Rarely	Sac Bay Park Monthly	Sac Bay Park Weekly	Sac Bay Park Daily
Fish Dam River Access Site	Fish Dam River Access Site Never	Fish Dam River Access Site Rarely	Fish Dam River Access Site Monthly	Fish Dam River Access Site Weekly	Fish Dam River Access Site Daily
UP State Fairgrounds	UP State Fairgrounds Never	UP State Fairgrounds Rarely	UP State Fairgrounds Monthly	UP State Fairgrounds Weekly	UP State Fairgrounds Daily
Delta County Forest	Delta County Forest Never	Delta County Forest Rarely	Delta County Forest Monthly	Delta County Forest Weekly	Delta County Forest Daily

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* 8. What types of recreational activities do you participate in, generally? (Select all that apply)

Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing

Snowmobiling/ORV Riding

Fishing

Walking/Hiking Trails

Attending Events (Fairgrounds, Family Reunions, etc.)

Camping (tent, RV, cabins)

Sports Participation (e.g. baseball, soccer)

Bike Riding (Road or Mountain Biking)

Kayaking/Canoeing

Birdwatching/Wildlife Viewing

Picnicking

Playground Activities

Hunting

Fitness/Exercise Classes

Swimming

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of these would you rank as your top 2 recreational activities?

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* 10. Which of the following activities/events have you attended at the UP State Fairgrounds in Escanaba? (Select all that apply)

UP State Fair

Holiday events (EscanaBoo, Christmas in the Village, Easter egg hunts)

Concerts & live music

Horse shows & equestrian events

Car & motor shows (Kruisin' Klassics, Northwoods Motor Mayhem, etc)

Craft fairs & vendor markets

Agricultural events (steam & gas tractor show, dog training competitions, livestock auctions)

Motorsports & thrill events (tractor pulls, dirt track racing, stunt shows)

Community & charity events (e.g. fundraisers, benefit dinners)

Food festivals & cook-offs

Camping, RV, & outdoor expos

Private events (weddings, reunions, business functions)

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What do you most value about recreation in Delta County?

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* 12. What do you most want to see changed about recreation in Delta County?

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* 13. What improvements would you like to see in Delta County's parks & recreation facilities?

Natural history interpretive signage

Environmental/conservation projects (e.g., pollinator gardens, native plantings)

More recreational programming (e.g. sports leagues, fitness classes)

Improved Accessibility (ADA-compliant features)

New or upgraded playground equipment

More picnic areas and shelters

Expanded access to lakes/rivers for fishing, swimming or paddling

Additional walking/biking trails

More winter recreation (snowshoeing/skiing trails, sledding, winter camping)

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Are there any particular projects you believe should be a top priority?

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* 15. Would you be interested in volunteering for parks and recreation projects?

Yes

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* 16. How would you like to receive information about parks and recreation updates? (Select all that apply)

County Website

Social Media

Local Newspaper

Email Newsletter

Public Meetings

Other (please specify)

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* 17. If you would be interested in being contacted about participating in focus groups, meetings, or workshops to continue helping shape the recreation plan, please provide your contact information below

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* 18. Do you have any additional thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for improving parks and recreation in Delta County?

Thank you! Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of Delta County’s parks and recreation!