Preservation Parks Community Survey 2024

Hello,

Preservation Parks of Delaware County invites your input to help shape the future of your county park district. We’re seeking your feedback on park and conservation areas, facilities, amenities, and program priorities. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

We appreciate your time as you complete the survey. This is an opportunity to help guide the future of Preservation Parks of Delaware County.

Please share the survey link with your family, friends, and neighbors in Delaware County so they can provide their feedback too.

Thank you!

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* 1. How familiar are you with Preservation Parks of Delaware County?

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* 2. What is your opinion of Preservation Parks of Delaware County?

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* 3. Which Preservation Parks locations do you visit the MOST frequently? (Please select all that apply)

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* 4. Approximately how many times have you or a member of your household visited Preservation Parks in the past year?

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* 5. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the parks you have visited?

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* 6. Below, you will see a list of environmental and health concerns. How much do you personally worry about each of the following?

  A great deal A fair amount Only a little Not at all
Pollution of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs
Mental Health (depression, anxiety, stress, etc.)
Physical Health (obesity/diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
Urban sprawl and loss of open spaces

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* 7. Preservation Parks of Delaware County's mission is "to protect and conserve the natural and historic features of Delaware County and to inspire outdoor exploration and learning." How important is this mission to you?

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* 8. Please indicate how you learn about Preservation Parks programs and activities. (Please check all that apply)

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* 9. Which three (3) ways in Question #8 (previous question) are your MOST preferred means of learning about Preservation Parks?

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* 10. If you were promoting Preservation Parks to a family member or friend, which of the following would be part of this promotion? (Please check all that apply)

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* 11. How important are parks and trails to the health and wellness of your household members?

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* 12. Please indicate if you or anyone in your household has a need for any of the following types of facilities/amenities in Delaware County. If the answer is YES, please rate how well each facility/amenity meets your household's needs.

  Yes/No How well does it meet your needs?
Canoe/kayak access
Canopy walkways (bridge/walkway in the tree canopy)
Climbing/bouldering areas
Cross country skiing
Disc golf
Dog drinking fountains
Drone flying areas
Equestrian trails
Family style restrooms
Finely crushed stone hiking trails
Fishing access
Hammocking areas
Historical sites
Horseshoes or cornhole
Indoor rental spaces for business meetings
Indoor rental spaces for social gatherings
Interpretive/education signage
Mountain biking trails
Native plant/pollinator gardens
Natural play areas (rocks, boulders, water access)
Natural surface/primitive hiking trails
Nature center
Nature/wildlife/bird observation areas
Obstacle course
Outdoor archery range/course
Outdoor classroom
Outdoor fitness trail
Parkour
Paved multi-use trails (biking, walking, rollerblading)
Picnicking- No shelter
Picnicking- shelter
Playground equipment (swings, slides, etc.)
Remote control car area
Sledding hill
Trailside camping for the Ohio to Erie Trail
Wi-Fi in shelters

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* 13. Which four (4) types of facilities/amenities from Question #12 are MOST important to your household?

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* 14. Have you or any person(s) in your household participated in any programs, activities, or events offered by Preservation Parks in the past year?

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* 15. How would you rate the overall quality of the programs, activities, or events offered by Preservation Parks that you or your household members have participated in?

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* 16. Please indicate if you or anyone in your household has a need for or participates in any of the following programs in Delaware County either with Preservation Parks or a different organization in the county. If the answer is YES, please rate how well each program meets your household needs.

  Yes/No How well does it meet your needs?
Archery
Arts/crafts/hobbies
Backpacking
Birdwatching
Canoeing/kayaking/paddleboarding
Cycling
Farm/living history
Fishing/flyfishing
Fitness programs
General nature programs
Geocaching/orienteering
Hiking
Homeschool programs
Native plants and pollinator gardening
Nature photography
Outdoor movies
Preschool programs (ages 5 and under)
Programs for school-age children (Kindergarten-grade 5)
Programs for teens
Programs for adults ages 18-40
Programs for adults ages 41-64
Programs for seniors ages 65+
Programs for people with disabilities
School break day camp
School field trips
Scout programs
Self-guided nature programs (Letterbox, Little Adventurers, Storybook Trail)
Special events (Trick or Treat Trail, Adventure Run, Earth Day etc.)
Summer camps
Summer concerts
Survival/wilderness skills
Sustainable living
Tent camp out
Vegetable Gardening
Winter sports (snowboarding, cross-country skiing etc.)
Yoga/Tai Chi/outdoor meditation

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* 17. Which of the four (4) types of programs in question #16 (previous question) are most important to you?

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* 18. What are the best days/times of the week for you to participate in programs? (please check all that apply)

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