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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. 
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
Farmlands
Open space to meet water and conservation needs
Open space to meet active recreational needs
Open space to preserve wetlands
Open space to preserve critical wildlife habitats
2.To provide recreation areas and/or preserve open spaces in town would you:
3.What Town actions do you favor to provide recreation areas and/or preserve open space?
4.What State actions do you favor to provide recreation areas and/or preserve open space?
5.Rate the need for the following recreational facilities
Too Many
Sufficient
Insufficient
Need updating
Hiking Trails
Biking Trails
Cross country skiing trails
Children's playground
Baseball fields
Soccer fields
Football fields
Softball fields
Lacrosse fields
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Family recreation area with facilities
Public swimming areas
Public access to water bodies
Boating and sailing
Kayaking or canoeing
Recreation center building
Dog walking area
Dog Park
Outdoor ice skating
Conservation areas/open space
Hunting Areas
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
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
Wolf Meadow
Cocasset River Recreation Area
Cocasset River Park
Canoe River Wilderness Area
Lane Property
Kersey Point
Sallie Property/Governor's Meadow
Oak Street Conservation Areas
Rumford River Greenbelt
Mechanic Street/Walden Farms Area
Hersey Farm
School Recreational Facilities
Town Common
Lakes and Ponds
Booth Playground
Skate Park
Payson Road Fields
Payson Playground
Payson Pickle ball Courts
7.Which type of Foxborough conservation, recreation and/or trail resources do you use or have you used?
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
Roadside paths for walking or bike riding
State Reservation
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
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 toddlers (tot lot, recreation activities)
Outdoor opportunities for seniors (walks/talks, all person trails)
Outdoor opportunities for persons with physical or sensory impairments
Opportunities for sportsmen (hunting and/or fishing)
Opportunities to experience being on a farm or a community garden
Opportunities to learn about nature and the outdoors
Athletic fields for team sports
Natural areas that provide rare plant and/or animal habitat
Trails
Roadside paths
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
Non-Foxborough Resident
11.Please provide us any additional comments to consider for the OSRP