Northfield Township Parks and Recreation Master Plan Survey

We want to hear from you!

Northfield Township is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will help guide the Township as it develops and improves its parks and recreation system over the next five years (2020-2025).

We invite you to provide feedback on your experiences and opinions on the parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services offered by Northfield Township, and comment on any improvements or new initiatives you would like to see in the future.

Your input in this plan is crucial to helping Northfield Township make the best investments in parks and recreation over the next five years. This confidential survey will take about 10 minutes to complete.

You may only submit this survey once. Online and hard-copy surveys must be completed by Monday, December 7, 2020. Hard copy survey submissions must be returned to Northfield Township Hall located at 8350 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI 48189. If you have any questions, please contact Northfield Township at (734)-449-2880.

Disclaimer: This survey is not a scientific survey. The purpose of this survey is to collect informal opinions to help the Parks and Recreation Commission and Township Board create a Parks and Recreation Plan that reflects community values. The results of this survey will be used to inform the Parks and Recreation Commission and Township Board in developing the 2021 Parks and Recreation Plan.

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* 1. Please check which of the following parks and recreation facilities you have visited over the past 12 months.

Barker Road Play Path

Community Garden

North Village Site/Northfield Community Park

Northfield Township Community Center

Whitmore Lake Bark Park

Basketball court at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Playground at Whitmore Lake Elementary school

Jennings Road Athletic Complex

Whitmore Lake Community Pool, Track, & Other Facilities

Northfield Township Area Library Pavilion

Northfield Woods Preserve (Northfield Church Road)

Park Northfield (Pontiac Trail)

Whitmore Lake Preserve (7 Mile Road)

Other

None: I do not use any parks and recreation facilities

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* 2. Which four of the facilities listed in question 1 do you use most often?


1st	1st menu
2nd	2nd menu
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4th	4th menu

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* 3. Please identify the importance of the following guiding principles for parks and recreation in Northfield Township.

	Not Important	Neutral	Important
Enhance the health and wellness of the community through a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year.	Enhance the health and wellness of the community through a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year. Not Important	Enhance the health and wellness of the community through a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year. Neutral	Enhance the health and wellness of the community through a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year. Important
Strive to ensure all new projects are fiscally sustainable	Strive to ensure all new projects are fiscally sustainable Not Important	Strive to ensure all new projects are fiscally sustainable Neutral	Strive to ensure all new projects are fiscally sustainable Important
Offer township residents opportunities to walk, run, and bike safely without leaving their community.	Offer township residents opportunities to walk, run, and bike safely without leaving their community. Not Important	Offer township residents opportunities to walk, run, and bike safely without leaving their community. Neutral	Offer township residents opportunities to walk, run, and bike safely without leaving their community. Important
Enhance and preserve healthy ecosystems for native plants, fish, and wildlife.	Enhance and preserve healthy ecosystems for native plants, fish, and wildlife. Not Important	Enhance and preserve healthy ecosystems for native plants, fish, and wildlife. Neutral	Enhance and preserve healthy ecosystems for native plants, fish, and wildlife. Important
Offer township residents the opportunity to enjoy the Whitmore Lake waterfront.	Offer township residents the opportunity to enjoy the Whitmore Lake waterfront. Not Important	Offer township residents the opportunity to enjoy the Whitmore Lake waterfront. Neutral	Offer township residents the opportunity to enjoy the Whitmore Lake waterfront. Important
Foster a township-wide sense of pride in, and support for our community's recreational assets.	Foster a township-wide sense of pride in, and support for our community's recreational assets. Not Important	Foster a township-wide sense of pride in, and support for our community's recreational assets. Neutral	Foster a township-wide sense of pride in, and support for our community's recreational assets. Important
Create landscaping showcasing native plantings and natural materials to enhance Northfield Township's natural beauty.	Create landscaping showcasing native plantings and natural materials to enhance Northfield Township's natural beauty. Not Important	Create landscaping showcasing native plantings and natural materials to enhance Northfield Township's natural beauty. Neutral	Create landscaping showcasing native plantings and natural materials to enhance Northfield Township's natural beauty. Important
Support agritourism and events featuring the township's farmers.	Support agritourism and events featuring the township's farmers. Not Important	Support agritourism and events featuring the township's farmers. Neutral	Support agritourism and events featuring the township's farmers. Important
Encourage safe cycling, hiking and horseback riding on rural roads.	Encourage safe cycling, hiking and horseback riding on rural roads. Not Important	Encourage safe cycling, hiking and horseback riding on rural roads. Neutral	Encourage safe cycling, hiking and horseback riding on rural roads. Important
Develop an interconnected network of recreation facilities and trails to enhance quality of life, offer health benefits and provide non-motorized transportation options.	Develop an interconnected network of recreation facilities and trails to enhance quality of life, offer health benefits and provide non-motorized transportation options. Not Important	Develop an interconnected network of recreation facilities and trails to enhance quality of life, offer health benefits and provide non-motorized transportation options. Neutral	Develop an interconnected network of recreation facilities and trails to enhance quality of life, offer health benefits and provide non-motorized transportation options. Important
Initiate and maintain community special events or contests to invite, encourage and engage public participation and exploration of township parks and amenities.	Initiate and maintain community special events or contests to invite, encourage and engage public participation and exploration of township parks and amenities. Not Important	Initiate and maintain community special events or contests to invite, encourage and engage public participation and exploration of township parks and amenities. Neutral	Initiate and maintain community special events or contests to invite, encourage and engage public participation and exploration of township parks and amenities. Important
Seek, encourage, recognize and reward private investment and participation in the construction and maintenance of park amenities.	Seek, encourage, recognize and reward private investment and participation in the construction and maintenance of park amenities. Not Important	Seek, encourage, recognize and reward private investment and participation in the construction and maintenance of park amenities. Neutral	Seek, encourage, recognize and reward private investment and participation in the construction and maintenance of park amenities. Important

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please identify the importance of the following possible parks and recreation projects within Northfield Township.

	Not Important	Neutral	Important
Extend the River Walk along Horseshoe Lake Drain from the Jennings Road Athletic Complex to Barker Road.	Extend the River Walk along Horseshoe Lake Drain from the Jennings Road Athletic Complex to Barker Road. Not Important	Extend the River Walk along Horseshoe Lake Drain from the Jennings Road Athletic Complex to Barker Road. Neutral	Extend the River Walk along Horseshoe Lake Drain from the Jennings Road Athletic Complex to Barker Road. Important
Create trails and boardwalks through the proposed Seven Mile Preserve Park (township-owned land behind the Public Safety Building).	Create trails and boardwalks through the proposed Seven Mile Preserve Park (township-owned land behind the Public Safety Building). Not Important	Create trails and boardwalks through the proposed Seven Mile Preserve Park (township-owned land behind the Public Safety Building). Neutral	Create trails and boardwalks through the proposed Seven Mile Preserve Park (township-owned land behind the Public Safety Building). Important
Bandshell	Bandshell Not Important	Bandshell Neutral	Bandshell Important
Bathrooms	Bathrooms Not Important	Bathrooms Neutral	Bathrooms Important
BMX Park	BMX Park Not Important	BMX Park Neutral	BMX Park Important
Canoe/kayak/paddleboard launch	Canoe/kayak/paddleboard launch Not Important	Canoe/kayak/paddleboard launch Neutral	Canoe/kayak/paddleboard launch Important
Small neighborhood parks (i.e. playgrounds, pocket parks)	Small neighborhood parks (i.e. playgrounds, pocket parks) Not Important	Small neighborhood parks (i.e. playgrounds, pocket parks) Neutral	Small neighborhood parks (i.e. playgrounds, pocket parks) Important
Community green	Community green Not Important	Community green Neutral	Community green Important
Disc golf	Disc golf Not Important	Disc golf Neutral	Disc golf Important
Farmers market	Farmers market Not Important	Farmers market Neutral	Farmers market Important
Fishing pier	Fishing pier Not Important	Fishing pier Neutral	Fishing pier Important
Kids' adventure walk through natural areas	Kids' adventure walk through natural areas Not Important	Kids' adventure walk through natural areas Neutral	Kids' adventure walk through natural areas Important
Landscaped areas with paths and benches	Landscaped areas with paths and benches Not Important	Landscaped areas with paths and benches Neutral	Landscaped areas with paths and benches Important
Parking lot	Parking lot Not Important	Parking lot Neutral	Parking lot Important
Pavilion	Pavilion Not Important	Pavilion Neutral	Pavilion Important
Playground	Playground Not Important	Playground Neutral	Playground Important
Skate park (skateboarding)	Skate park (skateboarding) Not Important	Skate park (skateboarding) Neutral	Skate park (skateboarding) Important
Beach/swimming area	Beach/swimming area Not Important	Beach/swimming area Neutral	Beach/swimming area Important
Sports field	Sports field Not Important	Sports field Neutral	Sports field Important
Trails-paved	Trails-paved Not Important	Trails-paved Neutral	Trails-paved Important
Trails-unpaved	Trails-unpaved Not Important	Trails-unpaved Neutral	Trails-unpaved Important
Water overlook (bridge/structure/platform with railings hanging over Whitmore Lake)	Water overlook (bridge/structure/platform with railings hanging over Whitmore Lake) Not Important	Water overlook (bridge/structure/platform with railings hanging over Whitmore Lake) Neutral	Water overlook (bridge/structure/platform with railings hanging over Whitmore Lake) Important

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How should the township pay for additional parks and recreation amenities and their maintenance? Please check all that apply.

Proceeds from the sale of a portion of the North Village site to developers (applies only to the Northfield Township Community Park).

Private fundraising, grants (public and private), volunteer labor and limited general fund expenditures.

Private fundraising, grants (public and private), volunteer labor and greater general fund expenditures.

A community millage to create a parks and recreation system.

None of the above. I would like no additional resources or general fund expenditures to be spent on park assets.

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* 6. Do you live in Northfield Township?

Yes

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* 7. What is your age?

17 or younger

18-34

35-39

40-49

50-64

65 & up

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* 8. Do you have any additional comments regarding parks and recreation in Northfield Township?

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* 9. (Required) Similar to a Public Hearing, you must provide your first name, last name, and address for your survey to be counted.

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* 10. (Optional) Please list your email address if you are interested in learning more or helping with the development of parks and recreation opportunities within Northfield Township. Please also advise if there is a specific project you would like to assist with.