Baw Baw Shire Recreation Strategy
2017-2027
Community Survey

Baw Baw Shire Council is currently preparing the Recreation Strategy 2017-2027. The purpose of the strategy is to provide strategic direction for planning and development of recreation and leisure opportunities for the period 2017-2027. It will be the overarching Council policy document that guides the provision of recreation facilities and services.

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* 1. Which area in the Baw Baw local government area (LGA) do you live?

Warragul

Drouin

Yarragon

Trafalgar

Longwarry

Neerim District

Noojee and surrounds

Erica, Rawson, Walhalla and surrounds

Tanjil Valley District

Thorpdale

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Do you participate in any recreation and sporting activities?

Canoe/kayaking

Cycling (road)

Cycling (recreation)

Dancing

Fishing

Gardening

Golf

Gym / group exercise / bootcamp

Horse riding (not with a club)

Lawn bowls/croquet

Martial arts

Motor sports (cars, trail bikes)

Mountain biking / BMX

Physical activity as transport

Playing in the park

Running

Skateboarding / scootering

Swimming (pool)

Swimming (lakes, creeks, rivers)

Walking (includes walking your dog)

Bushwalking

Yoga / pilates

Organised sport (AFL, netball, soccer, basketball, tennis, cricket, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. At which open spaces or facilities do you recreate or play sport? Please select all those that apply.

At home

Bushland

Community garden

Walk and cycle paths, tracks and trails

Golf course

Gym or fitness centre

Indoor (e.g. hall, leisure centre, community centre)

Local footpaths

On the street

Park

Playground

Private property

School grounds

Skate/BMX park

Sports ground or court

Dam/lake/river

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you normally get to parks and recreation spaces within the Baw Baw Shire?

Car

Walk

Cycle

Skate / scooter

Bus / train

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How far are you willing to drive to participate in, or take your child/ren to sport?

	Less than 20 minutes	20 to 40 minutes	40 minutes to 1 hour	More than 1 hour
Training	Training Less than 20 minutes	Training 20 to 40 minutes	Training 40 minutes to 1 hour	Training More than 1 hour
Home games	Home games Less than 20 minutes	Home games 20 to 40 minutes	Home games 40 minutes to 1 hour	Home games More than 1 hour
Away games	Away games Less than 20 minutes	Away games 20 to 40 minutes	Away games 40 minutes to 1 hour	Away games More than 1 hour

Comment

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* 6. Have you experienced any barriers to using parks and/or participating in sport within the Baw Baw Shire? Please tick all that apply

No, I have not experienced any barriers

They are too crowded

They are poorly maintained

They are unclean

I don't feel safe there

There is a lack of car parking

There is a lack of toilets

They don't cater for my mobility needs

They don't appeal to me

There is a limited range of sporting fields/courts/facilities provided

There is a lack of variety

I can't take my dog

I cant find information about them

Participation in sport is too expensive

Lack of transport

Lack of suitable programs

Timing does not suit

I don't have the time

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Are you happy with the following recreation and sporting facilities / opportunities in the Shire?

	Yes	No	Don't know
Swimming pools	Swimming pools Yes	Swimming pools No	Swimming pools Don't know
Cycle and walk ways	Cycle and walk ways Yes	Cycle and walk ways No	Cycle and walk ways Don't know
Sportsfields/courts	Sportsfields/courts Yes	Sportsfields/courts No	Sportsfields/courts Don't know
Playgrounds	Playgrounds Yes	Playgrounds No	Playgrounds Don't know
Skate parks	Skate parks Yes	Skate parks No	Skate parks Don't know
Natural bushland parks	Natural bushland parks Yes	Natural bushland parks No	Natural bushland parks Don't know
Indoor sport and recreation centres	Indoor sport and recreation centres Yes	Indoor sport and recreation centres No	Indoor sport and recreation centres Don't know
Places to relax and socialise	Places to relax and socialise Yes	Places to relax and socialise No	Places to relax and socialise Don't know
Community halls/centres	Community halls/centres Yes	Community halls/centres No	Community halls/centres Don't know
Activities for youth	Activities for youth Yes	Activities for youth No	Activities for youth Don't know
Activities for seniors	Activities for seniors Yes	Activities for seniors No	Activities for seniors Don't know
Low cost/free physical activities/programs	Low cost/free physical activities/programs Yes	Low cost/free physical activities/programs No	Low cost/free physical activities/programs Don't know

If you ticked no, please explain why you are unhappy with any facilities / opportunities

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* 8. If you were in charge of Baw Baw Shire Council, what would be your TOP THREE parks, recreation and sports priorities that you would fund over the next 10 years?

New/upgraded playgrounds

Increased supporting facilities including car parking and amenities

Improved bushland maintenance/management/conservation

Provision of places/facilities/programs for young people

Provision of places/facilities/programs for seniors

Improved picnicking facilities

Improved pedestrian/cyclist connections between open spaces

More sports grounds/ovals/courts

Improved quality of sports grounds/ovals/courts

New/upgraded cycle and walking paths

Improved parks maintenance

New/upgraded horse and equestrian facilities

Don’t know/no response

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is your age group?

Under 19 years

20 - 24 years

25 - 29 years

30 - 34 years

35 - 39 years

40 - 44 years

45 - 49 years

50 - 54 years

55 - 59 years

60 - 64 years

65 years and older

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* 10. To which gender do you most identify (this question will assist us in developing gender equitable sport and recreation facilities)?

Male

Female

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* 11. If you would like to be kept informed of the progress of the Recreation Strategy, please leave your name and either email address or postal address in the spaces below.

Name

Address

City/Town

Postal Code

Email Address

Privacy Disclaimer: The personal information collected above will be solely used for the purpose of developing a Recreation Strategy for Baw Baw Shire Council and to keep you informed. You can gain access to your personal information by contacting Baw Baw Shire Council’s Privacy and Freedom Information Officer on 5624 2411