DUNE HARBOR PARK SURVEY 2024

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* 1. Please provide your name and email address if you would like to be added to the Muskegon County Parks email list (optional).

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* 2. What is your primary residence's zip code?

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* 3. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 or older

Prefer not to answer

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* 4. How many times did you visit Dune Harbor Park in the past year?

First-time visitor

1 time

2-5 times

6-12 times

More than 12 times

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* 5. What factors influence your decision to visit Dune Harbor Park instead of other parks?

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* 6. In one sentence, how would you summarize your overall experience at Dune Harbor Park?

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* 7. In the past year, did you purchase a Muskegon County Park Annual Pass or Day Pass?

Yes, I purchased an Annual Pass.

Yes, I purchased a Day Pass.

No, I was unaware that a pass was required.

No, I did not purchase a Muskegon County Park Pass this year.

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* 8. Which of the following recreational activities do you participate in at Dune Harbor Park? (Please select all that apply):

Birding

Cross-country skiing

Dog walking

Exercise

Fishing

Going to Lake Michigan Beach

Going to the Dune Harbor Park Lakes Beach

Foraging (e.g., for berries or mushrooms)

Hammocking

Hiking

Kayaking

Metal detecting

Nature viewing

Picnicking

Photography

Sledding

Snowshoeing

Swimming

Walking/Running

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What types of recreational opportunities would you like to see developed or improved at Dune Harbor Park? Please rate by importance: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion.

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	No Opinion
ADA Beach Access	ADA Beach Access Very Important	ADA Beach Access Important	ADA Beach Access Somewhat Important	ADA Beach Access Not Important	ADA Beach Access No Opinion
ADA Trail Accessibility	ADA Trail Accessibility Very Important	ADA Trail Accessibility Important	ADA Trail Accessibility Somewhat Important	ADA Trail Accessibility Not Important	ADA Trail Accessibility No Opinion
Birding Blind	Birding Blind Very Important	Birding Blind Important	Birding Blind Somewhat Important	Birding Blind Not Important	Birding Blind No Opinion
Designated Dog Areas	Designated Dog Areas Very Important	Designated Dog Areas Important	Designated Dog Areas Somewhat Important	Designated Dog Areas Not Important	Designated Dog Areas No Opinion
Disc Golf	Disc Golf Very Important	Disc Golf Important	Disc Golf Somewhat Important	Disc Golf Not Important	Disc Golf No Opinion
Fishing Pier	Fishing Pier Very Important	Fishing Pier Important	Fishing Pier Somewhat Important	Fishing Pier Not Important	Fishing Pier No Opinion
Group Camp Area	Group Camp Area Very Important	Group Camp Area Important	Group Camp Area Somewhat Important	Group Camp Area Not Important	Group Camp Area No Opinion
Improved Hiking Trails	Improved Hiking Trails Very Important	Improved Hiking Trails Important	Improved Hiking Trails Somewhat Important	Improved Hiking Trails Not Important	Improved Hiking Trails No Opinion
Modern Camping	Modern Camping Very Important	Modern Camping Important	Modern Camping Somewhat Important	Modern Camping Not Important	Modern Camping No Opinion
Native Plant Garden	Native Plant Garden Very Important	Native Plant Garden Important	Native Plant Garden Somewhat Important	Native Plant Garden Not Important	Native Plant Garden No Opinion
Non-Motorized Water Sports	Non-Motorized Water Sports Very Important	Non-Motorized Water Sports Important	Non-Motorized Water Sports Somewhat Important	Non-Motorized Water Sports Not Important	Non-Motorized Water Sports No Opinion
Off-leash Dog Area	Off-leash Dog Area Very Important	Off-leash Dog Area Important	Off-leash Dog Area Somewhat Important	Off-leash Dog Area Not Important	Off-leash Dog Area No Opinion
Pavilion/Nature Overlook	Pavilion/Nature Overlook Very Important	Pavilion/Nature Overlook Important	Pavilion/Nature Overlook Somewhat Important	Pavilion/Nature Overlook Not Important	Pavilion/Nature Overlook No Opinion
Picnic Areas	Picnic Areas Very Important	Picnic Areas Important	Picnic Areas Somewhat Important	Picnic Areas Not Important	Picnic Areas No Opinion
Restroom Facilities	Restroom Facilities Very Important	Restroom Facilities Important	Restroom Facilities Somewhat Important	Restroom Facilities Not Important	Restroom Facilities No Opinion
Rustic Camping	Rustic Camping Very Important	Rustic Camping Important	Rustic Camping Somewhat Important	Rustic Camping Not Important	Rustic Camping No Opinion
Small Rental Cabins	Small Rental Cabins Very Important	Small Rental Cabins Important	Small Rental Cabins Somewhat Important	Small Rental Cabins Not Important	Small Rental Cabins No Opinion
Yurt	Yurt Very Important	Yurt Important	Yurt Somewhat Important	Yurt Not Important	Yurt No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please rate the following park services based on your experiences: (Excellent, Good, Fair, Needs Improvement, No Opinion)

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Needs Improvement	No Opinion
Garbage Removal/Recycling	Garbage Removal/Recycling Excellent	Garbage Removal/Recycling Good	Garbage Removal/Recycling Fair	Garbage Removal/Recycling Needs Improvement	Garbage Removal/Recycling No Opinion
General Grounds Upkeep	General Grounds Upkeep Excellent	General Grounds Upkeep Good	General Grounds Upkeep Fair	General Grounds Upkeep Needs Improvement	General Grounds Upkeep No Opinion
Overall Park Accessibility	Overall Park Accessibility Excellent	Overall Park Accessibility Good	Overall Park Accessibility Fair	Overall Park Accessibility Needs Improvement	Overall Park Accessibility No Opinion
Park Pass Purchasing Process	Park Pass Purchasing Process Excellent	Park Pass Purchasing Process Good	Park Pass Purchasing Process Fair	Park Pass Purchasing Process Needs Improvement	Park Pass Purchasing Process No Opinion
Park Safety	Park Safety Excellent	Park Safety Good	Park Safety Fair	Park Safety Needs Improvement	Park Safety No Opinion
Restrooms	Restrooms Excellent	Restrooms Good	Restrooms Fair	Restrooms Needs Improvement	Restrooms No Opinion
Staff Customer Service	Staff Customer Service Excellent	Staff Customer Service Good	Staff Customer Service Fair	Staff Customer Service Needs Improvement	Staff Customer Service No Opinion

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* 11. How important is it for Dune Harbor Park to offer the following types of programs? Please rate by importance: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion.

	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	No Opinion
Exercise Programs	Exercise Programs Very Important	Exercise Programs Important	Exercise Programs Somewhat Important	Exercise Programs Not Important	Exercise Programs No Opinion
Guided/Interpretive Nature Programs	Guided/Interpretive Nature Programs Very Important	Guided/Interpretive Nature Programs Important	Guided/Interpretive Nature Programs Somewhat Important	Guided/Interpretive Nature Programs Not Important	Guided/Interpretive Nature Programs No Opinion
Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old)	Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old) Very Important	Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old) Important	Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old) Somewhat Important	Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old) Not Important	Recreation Programs for Adults (23-55 years old) No Opinion
Recreation Programs for Children	Recreation Programs for Children Very Important	Recreation Programs for Children Important	Recreation Programs for Children Somewhat Important	Recreation Programs for Children Not Important	Recreation Programs for Children No Opinion
Recreation Programs for Senior Citizens (55 years and older)	Recreation Programs for Senior Citizens (55 years and older) Very Important	Recreation Programs for Senior Citizens (55 years and older) Important	Recreation Programs for Senior Citizens (55 years and older) Somewhat Important	Recreation Programs for Senior Citizens (55 years and older) Not Important	Recreation Programs for Senior Citizens (55 years and older) No Opinion
Recreation Programs for Young Adults (17-22 years old)	Recreation Programs for Young Adults (17-22 years old) Very Important	Recreation Programs for Young Adults (17-22 years old) Important	Recreation Programs for Young Adults (17-22 years old) Somewhat Important	Recreation Programs for Young Adults (17-22 years old) Not Important	Recreation Programs for Young Adults (17-22 years old) No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Are there specific accessibility features you believe should be implemented? Please list them.

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* 13. If camping were available on the “North Lake” section of Dune Harbor Park, would you consider camping there?

Yes, if concrete RV pads and full utilities (water, sewer, electric) were available.

Yes, if only concrete RV pads were available.

Yes, if only tent camping was allowed.

Yes, if only yurts/tiny homes/mini cabins were available to rent.

Yes, I would enjoy the opportunity to camp at Dune Harbor Park in any of the above camping accommodations.

No, I would not be interested in camping at Dune Harbor Park.

Other (please specify)

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* 14. As a Muskegon County resident, how do you feel about the potential for a dedicated millage to support future park development and maintenance?

Strongly Support

Somewhat Support

Not a Muskegon County Resident

Somewhat Oppose

Strongly Oppose