City of Big Rapids Parks and Recreation Survey
To better understand community needs when it comes to future park and recreation planning for the City, we ask that you take a few moments to complete this survey. The questions focus on you and your family's park usage, and what you would like to see the City focus on for the next 5 years in park planning.
All users of Big Rapids' parks and recreation facilities and programs are welcome to complete this survey. We want to hear from you!
If you live, work, or play in the City of Big Rapids and use the parks system, take a few moments to help us plan our upcoming projects and initiatives.
Park Usage
How often do you visit Big Rapids' parks?
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Daily
Weekly
A few times a month
A few times a year
What are the top three parks that you and/or your family have utilized in the last 12 months? (Choose three)
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Anna Howard Shaw/Library Park
The Bandshell
Brutus Dog Park
Charles E. Fairman Community Pool
Clay Cliffs Nature Area
Depot Trail Head Park
Hanchett Park
Hemlock Park
Holland Park
Industrial Park
Linden Street Park
Mitchell Creek Park
North End Riverside Park
Osceola Park
Pocket Park
River Street Park
Riverwalk
Rotary Fitness Park
Supervisor's Park
Swede Hill Skate Park
Vogel Field
Win Kellum Field
What seasons do you visit the parks? (Check as many as apply.)
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
What is the top amenity you use when visiting the parks?
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Bandshell
Basketball Courts
Dog Park
Pickleball Courts
Picnic Facilities
Playgrounds
Pool
River Access
Soccer Field
Softball/Baseball Field
Splash Pad
Tennis Courts
Trails
Skate Park
Other
If you chose "Other," please explain.
What outdoor activities have you taken part in over the last 12 months? (Choose all that apply.)
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Dog Walking
Exercising
Fishing
Kayaking/Canoeing
Running/Jogging
Skateboarding
Skating
Skiing
Sledding
Solo Sports Activity
Splashpad
Swimming
Team Sports activity
Tubing
Walking
Watching a sporting event
Other
If you chose "Other," please explain.
What are your primary reasons for visiting the parks?
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To be in nature
Exercise
Socializing
Sports facilities
Pets
Events
Wi-Fi
Place for kids to play
To relax
Other
If you chose "Other," please explain.
What is the most common way that you access the parks?
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Car
Walking/Running
Bike
Scooter
Motorized Chair
River (Kayaking, tubing, etc.)
Other
If you chose "Other," please explain.
How would you rate the following:
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Rows
Poor
Average
Great
Not Applicable
Number and size of parks
Condition of parks
Number of trees
Overall cleanliness of the parks
Access to restrooms
Conditions of park amenities
Quality of sports fields and/or courts
Connections to and between parks
Variety of art and cultural events
Future Improvements
Please fill in the blank. Visiting the City's parks would be better if there were more __________.
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Activities/events
Art installations
Lighting
Places to play and/or exercise
Restrooms
Seating/benches
Shade areas
Trees
Winter activities
Other
If you chose "Other," please explain.
How interested are you in the following potential development initiatives?
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Rows
Not Interested At All
Not Very Interested
Neutral
Interested
Extremely Interested
Farmers' Market Pavilion with an Ice Skating Rink
Riverwalk Phase 4-Connecting to White Pine Trail
More Winter Activities
Expanded Recreation Programming
Indoor Recreation Facility
Installation of BMX Pump Track
Community Pool Master Plan and Improvements
More Events
Increased Accessibility
ADA Restrooms at Hemlock Park
Incorporate Environmental Sustainability into Projects
Better Park Infrastructure
Establish a "Friends of Big Rapids Parks" group
Mitchell Creek Stairs Upgrade
Increased Walkability
Northend Park Playground Update
Safety
How safe do you feel when visiting City Parks?
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Very safe
Somewhat safe
Not safe
What safety measures do you think would improve park safety?
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Additional lighting
Better maintenance
Additional security cameras
Emergency phones or panic buttons
Other
If you answered "Other," please explain.
Tell us about yourself.
Are you a City Resident
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Yes
No
No, but I work here.
No, but my family goes to school here.
What is your age range?
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Under 18
19-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
(Optional) Do any of these special circumstances apply to you or a member of your family?
A member of household has a special need or disability that requires ADA accessibility to regularly use or enjoy City of Big Rapids Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.
A member of my household lacks regular or reliable transportation to City of Big Rapids Parks and Recreation facilities.
A member of my household cannot afford to participate in paid programs/activities provided by the City of Big Rapids
How many people (including yourself) are in your household?
Do you have any other ideas to help improve our parks and recreation system?
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