Exit City of Springfield Open Space & Recreation Survey The City of Springfield is preparing its 2022-2027 Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP) and is seeking resident feedback on the use and needs for improving the City's open spaces (public parks, conservation and recreation areas). The OSRP helps guide the implementation and development of park and recreation projects city-wide. Thank you for sharing your input! Question Title * 1. In which neighborhood are you located? Bay Boston Road Brightwood East Forest Park East Springfield Forest Park Indian Orchard Liberty Heights McKnight Memorial Square Metro Center Old Hill Pine Point Sixteen Acres Six Corners South End Upper Hill I don't live in Springfield I don't know Question Title * 2. How would you rate the parks & open spaces in your neighborhood? Excellent Good Fair Poor What do you like about your neighborhood parks & open spaces? Question Title * 3. How would you rate parks & open spaces in Springfield as a whole? Excellent Good Fair Poor Please use this space to tell us what we've done well and what we can improve in Springfield's parks & open spaces. Question Title * 4. How often do you visit Springfield's parks & conservation areas? Daily Weekly Monthly A few times a year I don't typically visit any open space areas Question Title * 5. How do you usually travel to & from the City's parks & open spaces? Pedestrian Travel (Walk/Run) Bicycle Travel Mobility Device Public Transportation Personal Vehicle Taxi If you travel primarily by vehicle, please tells why (i.e., neighborhood parks too far to walk to, have to cross busy intersection, public safety concerns, prefer to travel by car, etc.). Question Title * 6. What city open spaces (i.e. conservation land, wooded areas, parks, playgrounds) do you visit the most? (Check all that apply). Forest Park Blunt Park Hubbard Park Greenleaf Park Van Horn Park Neighborhood Park (please write names in space below) Conservation Areas (please write names in space below) CT River Bike & Walkway Other (please write names/description in space below) Please write the name of parks & open space areas you visit often if not already listed. Question Title * 7. Why do you visit the City's parks & open spaces? (Check all that apply). Sports Amenities (Basketball, Tennis, Softball/Baseball, Football, Soccer, etc.) Playgrounds Splash Pads Picnic Amenities Festivals/Events/Walkathons Family Outings Exercise (Walking/Running/Biking) Nature/Scenery Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Please tell us the top 5 recreational amenities that you use as offered by the City of Springfield. Bike Trails Playgrounds Water Access for Kayak/Canoe/paddleboard/small boats Fishing Conservation Areas Splash Pads Picnic Areas Softball Diamonds Baseball Diamonds Basketball Tennis Courts Hiking & X-C Trails Large Park with multiple facilities Outdoor Performance Space Public Access to water bodies Soccer Field Swimming Pool Nature & Scenery Football Special Events (festivals, walkathons, movies, concerts, etc.) Community Recreation Buildings Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. What are your top priorities for developing open space & recreation opportunities in Springfield parks? Select all that apply. Rail/Bike Trails Arboretum Wi-fi hotspots Dog Park Skate/Bike Park Athletic Fields Bike & Pedestrian Amenities Water-based Recreation Hiking & X-C Trails Public Gardens Ice Skating Picnic Pavilions & Picnic Tables Arts & Cultural Programs Restrooms Public Transportation Stops Paddle/Pickleball Courts Expansion of the CT River Bike and Walkway Highland Rail Trail (from Hickory Street to Springfield/East Longmeadow border) Splash Pads Trails in larger parks (Forest Park, Blunt Park, Van Horn, Hubbard, Greenleaf Park) Improving access for people of all ages & abilities Other (please specify) Next