Gillespie Golf Course Public Input Survey Questions

The City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation is currently in the process of developing a master plan for Gillespie Golf Course. Public input is a critical component of the plan in order to develop recommendations for golf course improvements and provide high-quality amenities and programming for all citizens. Input will also help the City document the legacy of this historic and culturally significant golf course and envision its future.

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* 1. Do you know where Gillespie Golf Course is located?

Yes

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* 2. How often do you visit Gillespie Golf Course?

Daily

2-3 times a week

Once a month

Few times a year

Only to attend special events/tournaments

I have never been to the Gillespie Golf Course

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* 3. What method of transportation do you typically use to get to Gillespie Golf Course?

Personal vehicle

Ride-share (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

Walk/Run

Bicycle

Public transportation

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* 4. Why do you visit Gillespie Golf Course? Select all that apply.

Casual game of golf

Driving range

Use of shelters

First Tee/Youth program

Short course

Tournament(s)

Pro Shop ONLY

Grill/Restaurant ONLY

Other (list here):

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* 5. Which of the following amenities/programs at Gillespie Golf Course do you think could use improvements? Rank your top five in the order of preference from 1 to 5.

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* 6. From the following park features, which do you think should be preserved and restored at Gillespie Golf Course? Select your top (3):

Golf course entrance

Pro Shop

Grill/Restaurant

Shelters

First Tee facility

Driving range

Short course

Fairways

Commemoration/return of demolished features (list here):

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* 7. Which of the following cultural or historic subjects relevant to Gillespie Golf Course are you familiar with? Select all that apply.

Perry Maxwell, Gillespie's designer

The original clubhouse on Pennsylvania Street

The full 18-hole golf course at Gillespie

The Greensboro Six

None of the above

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* 8. The Gillespie Golf Course is seen as a destination in the community. What would you recommend be added to enhance the current course and overall facility?

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* 9. What do you think would make Gillespie Golf Course more interesting to young golfers?

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* 10. To celebrate the important civil rights and historic relevance of Gillespie Golf Course and the Greensboro Six, the public is asked to provide personal stories to help capture and document the course's legacy. Please share any personal stories you have about Gillespie Golf Course or the Greensboro Six below.

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* 11. Please provide your email and contact information if you would like future communication regarding this project.

Name

City's contact information: shawna.tillery@greensboro-nc.gov