1. How long have you lived in Negaunee? Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years 12+ years I do not live in Negaunee
2. What is your age? Under 10 11-17 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
3. Which categories do members of your household fall under?(Check all that apply) Preschool Elementary Middle School High School College Adult 22-44 Adult 45-64 Adult 65+
4. How important are parks, recreation, trails and open spaces to Negaunee's quality of life? Not important Not very important Neutral Somewhat important Very important No opinion
5. How important are the following purposes/benefits of parks and recreation in Negaunee? Please choose the answer that best reflects your opinion for each purpose/benefit:1 = Not at all, 2 = Not very, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Somewhat, 5 = Very
Provide opportunities for residents to increase their physical fitness: 1 2 3 4 5
Preserve wildlife habitat: 1 2 3 4 5
Ensure open green space near every neighborhood: 1 2 3 4 5
Provide opportunities to enjoy the outdoors: 1 2 3 4 5
Promote youth development: 1 2 3 4 5
Improve health and wellness: 1 2 3 4 5
Protect the natural environment: 1 2 3 4 5
Help older adults and people with disabilities remain active: 1 2 3 4 5
Connect people together, build stronger families and neighborhoods: 1 2 3 4 5
Enhance community image and sense of place: 1 2 3 4 5
6. What are the main reasons you use parks in Negaunee?(Check no more than two) Enjoy the outdoors or nature Use a specific facility at a park Play sports Picnic and general leisure activities Walk or bike for exercise Meet friends Participate in family activities Don't use parks
7. What are the reasons you don't use parks in Negaunee more often? (Check no more than two) No interest/no time Lack of facilities Not conveniently located Don't have transportation to the parks Don't know where the parks are located Don't know what is available Too crowded Poorly maintained Feel unsafe Other reason not listed:
8. What park is nearest to your home? Miner's Park Breitung Park Jackson Park Partridge Creek Senior Center Park Sunset Drive Park Buffalo Location Park Prince Street Recreational Area Ann Street Ball Courts Lincoln Street Ball Courts
9. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the parks, open space and facility maintenance in Negaunee? Not satisfied Not very satisfied Neutral Somewhat satisfied Very satisfied No opinion
10. What type of parks are most needed in Negaunee?(Check no more than two) Small parks in neighborhoods Large multi-use parks that serve the whole community Natural areas Parks consisting primarily of sports fields Linear walking trails We don't need additional parks
11. Have you used the Iron Ore Heritage Trail? Yes (proceed to Question 12) No (proceed to Question 13)
12. If YES: What is your primary use of the Heritage Trail? Fitness/exercise Connection between Negaunee and Ishpeming Biking or walking for pleasure To experience nature
13. If NO: What are the main reasons you don't use the Heritage Trail?(Check no more than two) Too far away/inconvenient location Lack of other trails/connections Conflict with other types of trail users Don't know where it is Poorly maintained Don't feel safe No interest in using the trail Other reason not listed:
14. Are more trails needed in Negaunee? Yes No (proceed to Question 16)
15. If YES: What is your primary reason for wanting to develop more trails? Fitness/exercise Connection with other locations Biking or walking for pleasure To experience nature Other reason not listed:
16. Do you own a dog? Yes No
17. How should dogs be accommodated in public spaces? Create a park specifically for dogs off-leash Create special off-leash areas for dogs in several parks Enforce current laws requiring dogs to be leashed in parks Create off-leash areas and enforce leash laws Other suggestion not listed:
18. What type of recreation facilities are currently most needed in Negaunee?(Choose no more than two) Sports fields BMX and skate park facilities Tennis courts Basketball courts Playgrounds Community Center Gymnasium Pool/aquatic center No new facilities are needed
19. Would you be willing to pay an increase in City taxes for the Park fund in order to make improvements to the current parks or develop new parks and facilities? Yes No
20. Additional comments and/or suggestions:
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