About this survey

Township of Severn is asking for your feedback on the vision for future recreation programming and services.

By sharing your thoughts and suggestions, you'll help us understand what matters most to you and how we can enhance recreation experiences for our community.

Whether it's suggesting new activities, identifying areas for improvement, or highlighting your favourite spaces and places, every opinion counts.

Thank you for taking the time to contribute your ideas. Your comments are important to us.

About the Recreation, Parks, and Facilities department
You can also learn more about our Recreation, Parks, and Facilities in Severn's Recreation Master Plan (RMP), 2022. The RMP is a high-level document that provides direction on municipal recreation services for the next 15 years.


Tell us about yourself
In this section, you will be asked a series of general questions to help the analysis of the survey results.

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* 1. Is Severn the location of your primary residence?

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* 2. Where within Severn do you reside?

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* 3. Please select the option that best describes yourself. I am responding to this survey as a:

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* 4. Which age group applies to you?

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* 5. Please select your gender:

Your use of our assets
These questions will help us better understand previous participation levels and what facilities are used more often and why. Please select all that apply when responding.

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* 6. Were you or your dependents registered or participating in any recreation activities or programs in Severn prior to the cancellation of most programs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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* 7. If yes, please list any activities or programs you or your dependents were participating in:

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* 8. What facilities do you visit and why?

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* 9. What parks do you visit and why?

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* 10. What docks and boat launches do you visit and why?

Program specific questions
Your responses will help direct the development of new recreation programming in Severn. Please select all options that apply with each question.

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* 11. What are some of the barriers that would keep you from participating in recreation programs in Severn?

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* 12. How often would you participate in recreation programs offered by the Township of Severn?

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* 13. Which of the following recreation programs have you participated in or are currently participating in?

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* 14. Which of the following recreation programs would you like to see offered in the Township of Severn?

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* 15. Which fitness classes would you be interested in participating in?

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* 16. What types of sports would you like to see offered as registered learn-to programs and/or drop-ins?

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* 17. Are there any specific art and craft workshops you would like to attend?

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* 18. Are there any cooking classes that would interest you?

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* 19. Which dance styles would you be interested in learning?

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* 20. What outdoor programs would be of interest to you?

General questions
We want to know if you're likely to participate in programs, and when and where that would be most convenient for you. Please let us know, and add any comments before submitting your survey responses.

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* 21. How likely are you to participate in new recreation programs in Severn?

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* 22. What types of recreation programs would you be most likely to participate in?

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* 23. What types of recreation programs would be least likely to participate in?

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* 24. Which of our facilities would you be most likely access to participate in programs?

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* 25. Which of our parks would you be most likely access to participate in programs?

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* 26. What days of the week are most convenient for you to attend recreation programs?

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* 27. What times of the day are most convenient for you to attend recreation programs?

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* 28. Please prioritize which populations need recreation opportunities (1 being the highest priority, 6 being the lowest).

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* 29. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding recreation programs in the Township of Severn?

Privacy statement
Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. Information collected will be used and managed by the Township of Severn in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you require additional information, please view our Freedom of Information and Routine Disclosure Policy.

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* 30. I have read and understand the Privacy Statement.

Contact us

Stephanie Van Luven
Recreation Programmer
Township of Severn
Phone: 705-325-2315 x236
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