Thank you for taking this survey.  Surveys are key to understanding our community's needs and preferences for parks and outdoor activities.   The results will be utilized to formulate a plan that meets those needs and preferences.   This survey should take between 10 and 15 minutes.    

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* 1. Do you live in Ross County?

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* 2. Below are the 9 parks managed by the Ross County Park District.  Which of these have you visited? (Check all that apply)

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* 3. What other local parks do you visit that are not listed above?

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* 4. How often do you visit parks managed by the Ross County Park District on average (reference previous list)?

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* 5. What do you think is the biggest STRENGTH of the Ross County Park District?

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* 6. What is one thing the Ross County Park District needs to improve upon most?

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* 7. How important are the following areas?

  Very important Somewhat Important Not Important
Active Sports (Soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, golf, etc.)
Bike/pedestrian trail connections
Clean, safe, accessible parks
Community events
Historic preservation
Maintain existing parks
Nature education
Passive Recreation (Hiking, walking, running, wildlife viewing, fishing, etc.)
Play spaces for children
Reservable spaces (shelters, banquet facilities)
Creek/stream access

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* 8. Please rank order what is personally to you the most important (1) to least important (13) for the following areas: (you can drag and drop your rank order)

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* 9. What level of taxpayer support is appropriate for the following activities?

  Free to users / 100% tax-supported Part user fee / part tax supported User fees pay entire cost
Watercraft rentals
Reservable facilities (Shelters/Banquets)
Green space and trail access
Reservable sports fields for team use
Golf course
Community events
Educational programs

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* 10. What additional amenities and improvements would you like to see in the parks? (check all that apply)

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* 11. I feel informed about programs and events offered by the Ross County Park District.

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* 12. What types of programs do you prefer? (Check all that apply)

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* 13. Rate the following statements on a scale of 1 to 10. Rate 1 if you completely disagree, 10 if you completely agree.

  1 Completely Disagree 2 3 4 5 - Neither Agree/Disagree 6 7 8 9 10- Completely Agree
I enjoy spending time in nature alone
I feel that Ross County Park District staff treat people and communities respectfully and equitably
Visiting parks is an important part of my life
Ross County Park District demonstrates a commitment to accessibility in our parks
I support the park district's conservation and restoration of natural areas
It's important to have open outdoor places
Ross County Park District values community input in park, trail and program planning
I feel safe using parks and trails managed by Ross County Park District
Ross County Park District has an easy to navigate website
Learning about local nature should be part of everyone's upbringing. 
I feel that there are activities and programming that make me feel welcome
Visiting parks is important to maintaining my health and well being
It's important to offer free opportunities for healthy recreation to all

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* 14. What's the best way to communicate with you?

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* 15. What is your age?

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* 16. How many children under 18 in your household?

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* 17. What is your gender?

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* 18. What is your highest level of education attained?

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* 19. What is your approximate annual household income?

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