Marion Parks & Recreation Survey

The Marion Parks and Recreation Department is conducting this survey to gain your opinion about the town’s park system for both the facilities and the programs offered. The information you provide is needed in order to update its Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Your response to the survey will be vital to the determination of the recreational needs for the town in the future. Please take your time to complete the survey and thank you for participating!

1.How often do you or members of your household visit the parks and or recreational facilities?
Daily
A few times per week
A few times per month
A few times per year
Never
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
2.If you or members of your household do not use the parks and/or recreational facilities, what are the reason(s)? Choose all that apply.
Parks/facilities are too busy.
Parks/facilities do not have the amenities I want.
Parks/facilities are too far from home/work.
I utilize private recreational facilities.
3.What reason(s) do you or members of your household use the parks and/or recreational facilities? Choose all that apply.
Enjoy being outside.
Park equipment is well maintained.
Trying to lead a healthier lifestyle.
To socialize with friends/family.
To save money, closer to home.
Better informed about park amenities, events, etc.
4.What park facilities/amenities do you use the most often? Choose all that apply.
Picnic areas/shelters
Walking/hiking/biking trails
Athletic fields/courts
Playgrounds
Neighborhood parks
Open spaces/gardens
Splash House
Restrooms
Disc golf
5.Which recreational activities do you participate in when you visit the parks? Choose all that apply.
Sitting/relaxation
Walk, run, bike
Picnic
Playgrounds
Athletic events
Special events/festivals
Play with dog
6.How important to you and members of your household are each of the following benefits provided by the Parks Department?
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Neutral
Somewhat Important
Not Very Important
Enjoyment of open spaces/nature
Physical activity/health
Social interaction
Beauty and aesthetics of the land
Preservation of open space and nature
Maintenance of parks
Family friendly activities
7.How satisfied are you or members of your household with the overall quality of the Park facilities/programs/events?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Picnic areas/shelters
Walking paths/trails
Athletic fields/courts
Open spaces/nature areas
Splash House
Playground areas
Programs and activities
Fees charged for facilities/activities/events
8.Would you recommend the Marion Parks to friends?
Yes
Maybe
No
9.What types of facilities/amenities/events that you may have seen or experienced at other parks would you like to see offered by the Marion Parks?
10.Please check all the ways you learn about Marion Parks.
11.Counting yourself, how many people in your household are in each age segment?
1
2
3
4 or more
Under age 5
Age 5 to 9
Age 10 to 14
Age 15 to 19
Age 20 to 24
Age 25 to 34
Age 35 to 44
Age 45 to 54
Age 55 to 64
Age 65 to 74
Age 75 or older
12.What is your age?
13.What is your annual household income?
14.if there is anything else you would like to add about the Marion Parks, please fell free to let them know by using the comment box. Thank you.