2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Survey

The Open Space Committee is in the process of updating Foxborough’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Residents' opinions and input is critical, since the updated OSRP will help Foxborough residents take control of future growth, while preserving the resources that make our Town unique.

An OSRP is an important planning guideline that (1) identifies residents’ overall goals for the Town’s open space and recreation resources; (2) recommends strategies for development that will support these goals; and (3) qualifies the Town of Foxborough to apply for various State grant programs.

Please take a few moments to complete the OSRP Survey.

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* 1. How important is it to you to preserve

	Not at all important	Less important	Neutral	Important	Very important
Buildings of historical or architectural interest	Buildings of historical or architectural interest Not at all important	Buildings of historical or architectural interest Less important	Buildings of historical or architectural interest Neutral	Buildings of historical or architectural interest Important	Buildings of historical or architectural interest Very important
Farmlands	Farmlands Not at all important	Farmlands Less important	Farmlands Neutral	Farmlands Important	Farmlands Very important
Open space to meet water and conservation needs	Open space to meet water and conservation needs Not at all important	Open space to meet water and conservation needs Less important	Open space to meet water and conservation needs Neutral	Open space to meet water and conservation needs Important	Open space to meet water and conservation needs Very important
Open space to meet active recreational needs	Open space to meet active recreational needs Not at all important	Open space to meet active recreational needs Less important	Open space to meet active recreational needs Neutral	Open space to meet active recreational needs Important	Open space to meet active recreational needs Very important
Open space to preserve wetlands	Open space to preserve wetlands Not at all important	Open space to preserve wetlands Less important	Open space to preserve wetlands Neutral	Open space to preserve wetlands Important	Open space to preserve wetlands Very important
Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats	Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats Not at all important	Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats Less important	Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats Neutral	Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats Important	Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats Very important

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* 2. To provide recreation areas and/or preserve open spaces in town would you:

Contribute some land to the town (tax deductible)

Donate money to buy land (tax deductible)

Rewrite your deed to limit future use of land (tax deductible)

Sell land to the town at a "bargain price" (tax deductible)

Sell or contribute a conservation restriction to protect your land from future development (tax deductible)

Sell land to town at fair market value

Vote for town-funded land acquisition

None of the above

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* 3. What Town actions do you favor to provide recreation areas and/or preserve open space?

Encourage conservation restrictions

Town purchase of land

Dedication of open space by developers

No action

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* 4. What State actions do you favor to provide recreation areas and/or preserve open space?

Assist town with the purchase of private land through public grants

Property tax reduction programs for farm, forest and recreation land

Adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA)

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* 5. Rate the need for the following recreational facilities

	Too Many	Sufficient	Insufficient	Need updating
Hiking Trails	Hiking Trails Too Many	Hiking Trails Sufficient	Hiking Trails Insufficient	Hiking Trails Need updating
Biking Trails	Biking Trails Too Many	Biking Trails Sufficient	Biking Trails Insufficient	Biking Trails Need updating
Cross country skiing trails	Cross country skiing trails Too Many	Cross country skiing trails Sufficient	Cross country skiing trails Insufficient	Cross country skiing trails Need updating
Children's playground	Children's playground Too Many	Children's playground Sufficient	Children's playground Insufficient	Children's playground Need updating
Baseball fields	Baseball fields Too Many	Baseball fields Sufficient	Baseball fields Insufficient	Baseball fields Need updating
Soccer fields	Soccer fields Too Many	Soccer fields Sufficient	Soccer fields Insufficient	Soccer fields Need updating
Football fields	Football fields Too Many	Football fields Sufficient	Football fields Insufficient	Football fields Need updating
Softball fields	Softball fields Too Many	Softball fields Sufficient	Softball fields Insufficient	Softball fields Need updating
Lacrosse fields	Lacrosse fields Too Many	Lacrosse fields Sufficient	Lacrosse fields Insufficient	Lacrosse fields Need updating
Basketball courts	Basketball courts Too Many	Basketball courts Sufficient	Basketball courts Insufficient	Basketball courts Need updating
Tennis courts	Tennis courts Too Many	Tennis courts Sufficient	Tennis courts Insufficient	Tennis courts Need updating
Family recreation area with facilities	Family recreation area with facilities Too Many	Family recreation area with facilities Sufficient	Family recreation area with facilities Insufficient	Family recreation area with facilities Need updating
Public swimming areas	Public swimming areas Too Many	Public swimming areas Sufficient	Public swimming areas Insufficient	Public swimming areas Need updating
Public access to water bodies	Public access to water bodies Too Many	Public access to water bodies Sufficient	Public access to water bodies Insufficient	Public access to water bodies Need updating
Boating and sailing	Boating and sailing Too Many	Boating and sailing Sufficient	Boating and sailing Insufficient	Boating and sailing Need updating
Kayaking or canoeing	Kayaking or canoeing Too Many	Kayaking or canoeing Sufficient	Kayaking or canoeing Insufficient	Kayaking or canoeing Need updating
Recreation center building	Recreation center building Too Many	Recreation center building Sufficient	Recreation center building Insufficient	Recreation center building Need updating
Dog walking area	Dog walking area Too Many	Dog walking area Sufficient	Dog walking area Insufficient	Dog walking area Need updating
Dog Park	Dog Park Too Many	Dog Park Sufficient	Dog Park Insufficient	Dog Park Need updating
Outdoor ice skating	Outdoor ice skating Too Many	Outdoor ice skating Sufficient	Outdoor ice skating Insufficient	Outdoor ice skating Need updating
Conservation areas/open space	Conservation areas/open space Too Many	Conservation areas/open space Sufficient	Conservation areas/open space Insufficient	Conservation areas/open space Need updating
Hunting Areas	Hunting Areas Too Many	Hunting Areas Sufficient	Hunting Areas Insufficient	Hunting Areas Need updating

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* 6. How often do you visit the following areas per year for outdoor enjoyment/recreation?

	Never	1-6 times	7-12 times	12+ times	Never heard of
Harold B. Clark Town Forest	Harold B. Clark Town Forest Never	Harold B. Clark Town Forest 1-6 times	Harold B. Clark Town Forest 7-12 times	Harold B. Clark Town Forest 12+ times	Harold B. Clark Town Forest Never heard of
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest	F. Gilbert Hills State Forest Never	F. Gilbert Hills State Forest 1-6 times	F. Gilbert Hills State Forest 7-12 times	F. Gilbert Hills State Forest 12+ times	F. Gilbert Hills State Forest Never heard of
Wolf Meadow	Wolf Meadow Never	Wolf Meadow 1-6 times	Wolf Meadow 7-12 times	Wolf Meadow 12+ times	Wolf Meadow Never heard of
Cocasset River Recreation Area	Cocasset River Recreation Area Never	Cocasset River Recreation Area 1-6 times	Cocasset River Recreation Area 7-12 times	Cocasset River Recreation Area 12+ times	Cocasset River Recreation Area Never heard of
Cocasset River Park	Cocasset River Park Never	Cocasset River Park 1-6 times	Cocasset River Park 7-12 times	Cocasset River Park 12+ times	Cocasset River Park Never heard of
Canoe River Wilderness Area	Canoe River Wilderness Area Never	Canoe River Wilderness Area 1-6 times	Canoe River Wilderness Area 7-12 times	Canoe River Wilderness Area 12+ times	Canoe River Wilderness Area Never heard of
Lane Property	Lane Property Never	Lane Property 1-6 times	Lane Property 7-12 times	Lane Property 12+ times	Lane Property Never heard of
Kersey Point	Kersey Point Never	Kersey Point 1-6 times	Kersey Point 7-12 times	Kersey Point 12+ times	Kersey Point Never heard of
Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow	Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow Never	Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow 1-6 times	Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow 7-12 times	Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow 12+ times	Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow Never heard of
Oak Street Conservation Areas	Oak Street Conservation Areas Never	Oak Street Conservation Areas 1-6 times	Oak Street Conservation Areas 7-12 times	Oak Street Conservation Areas 12+ times	Oak Street Conservation Areas Never heard of
Rumford River Greenbelt	Rumford River Greenbelt Never	Rumford River Greenbelt 1-6 times	Rumford River Greenbelt 7-12 times	Rumford River Greenbelt 12+ times	Rumford River Greenbelt Never heard of
Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area	Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area Never	Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area 1-6 times	Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area 7-12 times	Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area 12+ times	Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area Never heard of
Hersey Farm	Hersey Farm Never	Hersey Farm 1-6 times	Hersey Farm 7-12 times	Hersey Farm 12+ times	Hersey Farm Never heard of
School Recreational Facilities	School Recreational Facilities Never	School Recreational Facilities 1-6 times	School Recreational Facilities 7-12 times	School Recreational Facilities 12+ times	School Recreational Facilities Never heard of
Town Common	Town Common Never	Town Common 1-6 times	Town Common 7-12 times	Town Common 12+ times	Town Common Never heard of
Lakes and Ponds	Lakes and Ponds Never	Lakes and Ponds 1-6 times	Lakes and Ponds 7-12 times	Lakes and Ponds 12+ times	Lakes and Ponds Never heard of
Booth Playground	Booth Playground Never	Booth Playground 1-6 times	Booth Playground 7-12 times	Booth Playground 12+ times	Booth Playground Never heard of
Skate Park	Skate Park Never	Skate Park 1-6 times	Skate Park 7-12 times	Skate Park 12+ times	Skate Park Never heard of
Payson Road Fields	Payson Road Fields Never	Payson Road Fields 1-6 times	Payson Road Fields 7-12 times	Payson Road Fields 12+ times	Payson Road Fields Never heard of
Payson Playground	Payson Playground Never	Payson Playground 1-6 times	Payson Playground 7-12 times	Payson Playground 12+ times	Payson Playground Never heard of
Payson Pickle ball Courts	Payson Pickle ball Courts Never	Payson Pickle ball Courts 1-6 times	Payson Pickle ball Courts 7-12 times	Payson Pickle ball Courts 12+ times	Payson Pickle ball Courts Never heard of

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* 7. Which type of Foxborough conservation, recreation and/or trail resources do you use or have you used?

Trails for walking or running

Roadside paths for walking or bike riding

Park for picnicking, walking or a community event

Small boat landing for kayaking, boating, fishing or other water activities

Trails for bike riding

Athletic fields for team sports

Conservation areas for fishing or hunting

Town Common for farmer’s market or other event

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which of open space and recreation spaces would you use more often if they were universally available/ADA accessible?

	Yes or No
Trails for walking or running	Trails for walking or running Yes or No menu
Roadside paths for walking or bike riding	Roadside paths for walking or bike riding Yes or No menu
State Reservation	State Reservation Yes or No menu
Park for picnicking, walking or a community event	Park for picnicking, walking or a community event Yes or No menu
Small boat landing for kayaking, boating, fishing or other water activities	Small boat landing for kayaking, boating, fishing or other water activities Yes or No menu
Trails for bike riding	Trails for bike riding Yes or No menu
Athletic fields for team sports	Athletic fields for team sports Yes or No menu
Conservation areas for fishing or hunting	Conservation areas for fishing or hunting Yes or No menu
Town Common for farmer’s market or other event	Town Common for farmer’s market or other event Yes or No menu

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Does Foxborough currently provide enough of the following?

	Yes	No	No opinion
Outdoor opportunities for families (music, walks/talks, farmers market)	Outdoor opportunities for families (music, walks/talks, farmers market) Yes	Outdoor opportunities for families (music, walks/talks, farmers market) No	Outdoor opportunities for families (music, walks/talks, farmers market) No opinion
Outdoor opportunities for toddlers (tot lot, recreation activities)	Outdoor opportunities for toddlers (tot lot, recreation activities) Yes	Outdoor opportunities for toddlers (tot lot, recreation activities) No	Outdoor opportunities for toddlers (tot lot, recreation activities) No opinion
Outdoor opportunities for seniors (walks/talks, all person trails)	Outdoor opportunities for seniors (walks/talks, all person trails) Yes	Outdoor opportunities for seniors (walks/talks, all person trails) No	Outdoor opportunities for seniors (walks/talks, all person trails) No opinion
Outdoor opportunities for persons with physical or sensory impairments	Outdoor opportunities for persons with physical or sensory impairments Yes	Outdoor opportunities for persons with physical or sensory impairments No	Outdoor opportunities for persons with physical or sensory impairments No opinion
Opportunities for sportsmen (hunting and/or fishing)	Opportunities for sportsmen (hunting and/or fishing) Yes	Opportunities for sportsmen (hunting and/or fishing) No	Opportunities for sportsmen (hunting and/or fishing) No opinion
Opportunities to experience being on a farm or a community garden	Opportunities to experience being on a farm or a community garden Yes	Opportunities to experience being on a farm or a community garden No	Opportunities to experience being on a farm or a community garden No opinion
Opportunities to learn about nature and the outdoors	Opportunities to learn about nature and the outdoors Yes	Opportunities to learn about nature and the outdoors No	Opportunities to learn about nature and the outdoors No opinion
Athletic fields for team sports	Athletic fields for team sports Yes	Athletic fields for team sports No	Athletic fields for team sports No opinion
Natural areas that provide rare plant and/or animal habitat	Natural areas that provide rare plant and/or animal habitat Yes	Natural areas that provide rare plant and/or animal habitat No	Natural areas that provide rare plant and/or animal habitat No opinion
Trails	Trails Yes	Trails No	Trails No opinion
Roadside paths	Roadside paths Yes	Roadside paths No	Roadside paths No opinion

Comments:

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* 10. I am a

	Under 18 years old	18-24 years old	25-44 years old	45-64 years old	65+ years old
Foxborough Resident	Foxborough Resident Under 18 years old	Foxborough Resident 18-24 years old	Foxborough Resident 25-44 years old	Foxborough Resident 45-64 years old	Foxborough Resident 65+ years old
Non-Foxborough Resident	Non-Foxborough Resident Under 18 years old	Non-Foxborough Resident 18-24 years old	Non-Foxborough Resident 25-44 years old	Non-Foxborough Resident 45-64 years old	Non-Foxborough Resident 65+ years old

Please enter the name of the city/town where you're from (optional)

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* 1. How important is it to you to preserve

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* 2. To provide recreation areas and/or preserve open spaces in town would you:

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* 3. What Town actions do you favor to provide recreation areas and/or preserve open space?

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* 4. What State actions do you favor to provide recreation areas and/or preserve open space?

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* 5. Rate the need for the following recreational facilities

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* 6. How often do you visit the following areas per year for outdoor enjoyment/recreation?

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* 7. Which type of Foxborough conservation, recreation and/or trail resources do you use or have you used?

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* 8. Which of open space and recreation spaces would you use more often if they were universally available/ADA accessible?

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* 9. Does Foxborough currently provide enough of the following?

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* 10. I am a

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* 11. Please provide us any additional comments to consider for the OSRP