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Gloucester County Residents – Tell Us What You Think

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department with assistance from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are seeking feedback to help us better serve the public and update the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. This planning tool is an instrument that will be used to gauge past progress as well as provide vision for the future of the parks in Gloucester County. Your response will be included in a full report which will include results of the on-line surveys, general public surveys available at the library and the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office and a random sample mail survey. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. We greatly appreciate your time and support.

 Carol Steele
Director		 Don Sandridge
Advisory Committee Chairperson


1. Overall, how well do you think the following facilities, programs and activities provided by Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism are currently meeting the needs of the community?

Not Enough Almost Enough Enough Too Many
A. Parks (neighborhood & community parks)
B. Athletic Facilities (fields & courts)
C. Trails (walking, biking, hourseback riding, multi-use, etc.)
D. Recreation Programs and Activities


2. For each of the parks listed below, please indicate how often you and/or members of your household have visited in the past year.

1 - 5 times 6 - 11 times 12 + times Have not visited this year Not aware of the park
A. Abingdon Park (Next to Abingdon Elementary)
B. Ark Park (Route 17 North of Court House)
C. Beaverdam Park (Court House area)
D. Brown Park (Route 14)
E. Gloucester Point Beach Park
F. Hunter's Run Park (Founder's Mill Subdivision)
G. Tyndall's Point Park (Gloucester Point)


3. Please indicate if any of the following prevent you and/or members of your hosehold from using Gloucester County parks, facilities or trails?  Please check all that apply.

A. Inadequate transportation.
B. Not interested in recreation.
C. Not aware of facilities available.
D. Poor maintenance of facilities.
E. Lack of money.
F. Accessibility concerns (architectural, wheelchair access).
G. Lack of time.
H. Lack of amenities - please explain.  (max 2000 characters)
I. Other - please describe.  (max 2000 characters)


4. The average household currently pays $52.00 in taxes ($19.66 per person) for all County recreation and parks services per year.  How much more would you be willing to pay in taxes to support parks and recreation improvements?  This does not include activity fees.

Less than
$25 a year		 $25 - $50
a year		 $51 - $100
a year		 $101 +
a year		 No
increase
Willing to Pay Per Household


5. Listed below are some projects which Gloucester County may consider funding.  Please rank the following projects based on need.  Please check one box per project.

Definitely Not Needed Probably Not Needed Uncertain Somewhat Needed Very Much Needed
A. Construct a community/fair exhibit building at Ark Park.
B. Construct restrooms at Brown Park.
C. Add a water station for anglers at Gloucester Point Beach Park.
D. Add a performance stage at Gloucester Point Beach Park.
E. Acquire land at Beaverdam Park to protect the reservoir and increase the park buffer.
F. Develop walking/biking greenway around Gloucester Courthouse area.
G. Improve level of day to day maintenance of existing facilities.
H. Add picnic areas and shelters.
I. Add playground equipment.
J. Include a performance theater in the development of Woodville Park.
K. Include a sports field complex in the development of Woodville Park.
L. Add lights on park athletic fields for night games.
M. Create a Disc/Frisbee Golf course.
N. Create of a dog park.
O. Construct an outdoor skateboard park.
P. Create of bike paths along roadways.
Q. Acquire land for green space or future park development.
R. Construct a community recreation center.
S. Construct a senior center.
T. Construction of a nature education center.
U. Other - please describe below.
(max 2000 characters)


6. Of the projects listed in Question #5, which do you consider to be the top FOUR priorities?  Please write in the corresponding letter in the appropriate space.  Please select one choice for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th priority.
 
  1st Priority   2nd Priority   3rd Priority   4th Priority


7. Please tell us anything else you think we should know about your perception of Gloucester County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and how well it is meeting your needs.  Please give us any concerns, comments, suggestions, or areas for improvement.  (max 2000 characters)
 


8. A state park is going to be developed in Gloucester County.  In addition to traditional state park facilities such as cabins, camping, water access, picnicking and environmental education, what other amenities do you think should be considered?  (max 2000 characters)
 


9. Please tell us how many people are in your household for each age group (include yourself).
 
 A. Infants/Toddlers (age 0-2)
 B. Youth (age 3-12)
 C. Teen (age 13-17)
 D. Adult (age 18-54)
 E. Senior (age 55+)


10. What is your total household gross income (before taxes)?
 
Less than $25,000 $55,001 - $80,000
$25,001 - $40,000 $80,001 - $95,000
$40,001 - $55,000 Greater than $95,001


11. What is your ethnicity/race?
 
White/Not of Hispanic Origin American Indian/Alaskan Native
Black/African American Asian
Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander


12. In which Magisterial District of Gloucester County do you reside?  (Required)
 
Gloucester Point York
Abingdon Ware
Petsworth Do not know