Governors Island 2023 Visitor Survey

We want to hear from you! Your participation in this survey will help us learn about our visitors and their needs so we can continue to grow Governors Island as an accessible, dynamic public resource for all. This survey is facilitated by the Trust for Governors Island and the Friends of Governors Island and is completely anonymous. At the end, you will be given the option to provide your email address to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. If provided, your email address will not be associated with your survey responses.

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* 1. Prior to this visit, when did you last visit Governors Island?*

This was my first visit.

Within the last 6 months

Within the last year

Over a year ago

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* 2. How often do you visit Governors Island?

Every week

2-3 times per month

Once a month

A few times a year

Every few years

I visited once

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* 3. What was the main reason for your most recent visit to Governors Island? (select all that apply)

Escaping the city and relaxing in nature

Activities for kids (slides, playgrounds, etc.)

Recreational activities (biking, jogging, sports, birdwatching, etc.)

A great place to hang out/I wanted to check it out

To see public art or attend an art exhibition

To visit a Governors Island tenant (QC NY, Institute for Public Architecture, glamping, etc.)

To dine at one of Governors Island's food and beverage establishments (Island Oyster, Gitano, etc.)

For a special event (Pumpkin Point, Ice Sculpture Show, FAD Market, Jazz Age Lawn Party, etc.)

Volunteering

I have an artist residency on Governors Island

I work on Governors Island

I go to school on Governors Island

Other

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* 4. How much time did you spend on the Island during your visit?

1-2 hours

2-4 hours

4-6 hours

6-8 hours

Overnight

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* 5. Did you have food and/or beverage while on the Island?

Yes, I brought my own.

Yes, I purchased from a vendor.

Yes, I brought my own AND purchased from a vendor.

No.

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* 6. Things I'd like to see more of on Governors Island (select all that apply):

Public artworks

Cultural programs

Free events

Recreational & athletic opportunities

Educational programs

Food vendors

Other (please describe)

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* 7. Please share any other comments or suggestions you have related to your experience on Governors Island.

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* 8. How likely are you to return to Governors Island?

0 - Not Likely

10 - Very Likely

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 9. How likely are you to recommend Governors Island to others?

0 - Not Likely

10 - Very Likely

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. What is your zip code?

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* 11. Do you live in New York City? If yes, which neighborhood?

Yes

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* 12. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Prefer not to answer

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* 13. Do you have children of the following ages living in your household?

Under 5 years old

5-9 years old

10-14 years old

15-18 years old

I do not have any children living in my household

Prefer not to answer

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* 14. What is your race?

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latinx

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Multiracial

Prefer not to answer