Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Maintenance Property Survey
FWSP is seeking input from Friends groups and affiliated property managers in collecting information regarding the conditions and needs of your park/forest/trail/recreation area. This information will be incredibly resourceful when educating state legislators and educating them on the need for better funding methods.
Section 1: Basic Contact Information
Friends Group Name
Friends Board Member Completing Form
First Name
Last Name
Contact Email
Property Type
State Park
State Trail
State Forest
Recreation Area
Other
If Selected "Other", Please Describe Your Property
Section 2: General Facilities Overview
The Following Section is to Best Describe Your Property and What It All Entails.
Which Facilities are Located Within Your Park? Select All that Apply.
Campgrounds
Flush Restrooms
Vault Toilets
Shower Facilities
Picnic Shelters/Pavilions
Playgrounds/Recreation Fields
Nature Center
Nature Interpretive Center
Boat Launch/Pier
Hiking Trails
Bike Trails
Equestrian Trails
Other
If Selected "Other", Please Provide Additional Information Regarding Facilities and Resources Within Your Property.
Number of Restroom Facilities on Property
Please Select
0
1
2
3
4
5+
Overall Condition of Restroom Facilities
Excellent (Open: modern, accessible, well-maintained)
Good (some aging or minor maintenance needs)
Fair (old infrastructure, functional but in decline)
Poor (outdated, unreliable, or partially closed)
Critical (Closed: nonfunctional, recurring problems, or capacity issues)
Do Existing Restroom Facilities Meet Current Visitor Demand?
Yes, fully adequate
Partially – seasonal or heavy-use limitations
No – demand exceeds capacity or facilities are frequently out of service
Unsure
Approximate Number of Non-Electrical Campsites Within Property (If Applicable)
Approximate Number of Electrict Camping Sites Within Property (If Applicable)
Section 3: Conditions Assessment
The following section reviews overall conditions of property resources.
Rate the Overall Condition of Each Area (1=Closed 5=Excellent/No Concerns)
Bathrooms/Restrooms
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Campgrounds
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Trails/Trailheads
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Picnic Shelters/Pavilions
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Playground(s)
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Parking Lot(s)/Area(s)
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Visitor Building(s)/Nature Center(s)/Interpretive Center(s)
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Signage (Interpretive Signs, Trail Markers)
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Accessibility Features (Accessible Pier(s), Boat/Kayak Launch, Boardwalk(s), etc.)
Closed
1
2
3
4
Excellent
5
1 is Closed, 5 is Excellent
Section 4: Development Priorities
About How Many Major Development Projects Does Your Park Have?
1-3
4-6
7-10
More Than 10
Please Rank your TOP FIVE (5) concerns
*
Please Rank Your Development Projects: Top Being "Most Important" to Bottom Being "Least Concern."
Please Take a Moment To Detail Your Number One Development Project Priority on the Property.
What is the Estimated Cost For Your Number One Development Project?
Major improvement (more than $100,000)
Medium project ($10,000-$100,000)
Minor repair (less than $10,000)
Unknown
Other
Have volunteers or your Friends group contributed to development projects in the past two years?
Yes
No
Unsure
Which activities are the volunteers currently involved in? (Check all that apply.)
Trail maintenance
Invasive species removal
Special events (i.e., Concerts, Trail Run/Walk, Education Programming)
Building or facility maintenance
Park/Site/Highway/Road Clean-Up
Other
If Selected "Other", Please Specify Your Activities.
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Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Detailed Project and Funding Information
This next chapter of the survey looks into the details of priority projects and other outstanding maintenance needs for your property. This section needs to be completed with your property manager.
Section 1: Priority Projects
As Asked in the Previous Page, Please Provide Additional Detail Regarding Your Property's Priority Projects.
Development Project #1 title or brief name
Select Below the Type of Infrastructure that Project #1 Corresponds To.
Restrooms/Sanitation
Trails
Campgrounds
Shelters/Picnic Areas/Pavilions
Roads/Parking
Visitor Buildings/Nature Center/Historic Structures
Accessibility (Boat Launch, Pier, Boardwalk, Etc.)
Playgrounds/Recreation
Other
If Selected "Other," Please Describe Below.
Detailed Description of the Project (What needs to be done? Why is it important? Who will it benefit? What are the consequences if not addressed?)
Current Status of This Project:
Need Identified - No Design or Cost Estimate Yet
Conceptualization Phase - Rough Cost Estimate Available
Scheduled
Already Started/In-Progress
Total Estimated Project Cost (If Known):
Total Funding Already Secured or Committed:
Funding Sources Already Committed (Check All That Apply and Provide Amounts):
Rows
Funding ($)
Friends Group Funds
Local Donations/Sponsors
Grants
State Funding
Local Government Funding
In-Kind Contributions (Matching Labor/Purchase Materials)
Other
Approximate Additional Funding Still Needed
Estimated Time of Completion of Project #1
6 Months
6 Months to 1 Year
2 Years
More Than 2 Years
5 Years
To Be Determined
NOTE: Priority Projects #2 and #3 are optional, but strongly hope you consider filling out these portions in our data collection and advocacy efforts.
Development Project #2 title or brief name
Select Below the Type of Infrastructure that Project #2 Corresponds To
Restrooms/Sanitation
Trails
Campgrounds
Shelters/Picnic Areas/Pavilions
Roads/Parking
Visitor Buildings/Nature Center/Historic Structures
Accessibility (Boat Launch, Pier, Boardwalk, Etc.)
Playgrounds/Recreation
Other
If Selected "Other," Please Describe Below.
Detailed Description of the Project (What needs to be done? Why is it important? Who will it benefit? What are the consequences if not addressed?)
Current Status of This Project:
Need Identified - No Design or Cost Estimate Yet
Conceptualization Phase - Rough Cost Estimate Available
Scheduled
Already Started/In-Progress
Total Estimated Project Cost (If Known):
Total Funding Already Secured or Committed:
Funding Sources Already Committed (Check All That Apply and Provide Amounts):
Rows
Funding ($)
Friends Group Funds
Local Donations/Sponsors
Grants
State Funding
Local Government Funding
In-Kind Contributions (Matching Labor/Purchase Materials)
Other
Approximate Additional Funding Still Needed
Estimated Time of Completion of Project #2
6 Months
6 Months to 1 Year
2 Years
More Than 2 Years
5 Years
To Be Determined
Development Project #3 title or brief name
Select Below the Type of Infrastructure that Project #3 Corresponds To
Restrooms/Sanitation
Trails
Campgrounds
Shelters/Picnic Areas/Pavilions
Roads/Parking
Visitor Buildings/Nature Center/Historic Structures
Accessibility (Boat Launch, Pier, Boardwalk, Etc.)
Playgrounds/Recreation
Other
If Selected "Other," Please Describe Below.
Detailed Description of the Project (What needs to be done? Why is it important? Who will it benefit? What are the consequences if not addressed?)
Current Status of This Project:
Need Identified - No Design or Cost Estimate Yet
Conceptualization Phase - Rough Cost Estimate Available
Scheduled
Already Started/In-Progress
Total Estimated Project Cost (If Known):
Total Funding Already Secured or Committed:
Funding Sources Already Committed (Check All That Apply and Provide Amounts):
Rows
Funding ($)
Friends Group Funds
Local Donations/Sponsors
Grants
State Funding
Local Government Funding
In-Kind Contributions (Matching Labor/Purchase Materials)
Other
Approximate Additional Funding Still Needed
Estimated Time of Completion of Project #3
6 Months
6 Months to 1 Year
2 Years
More Than 2 Years
5 Years
To Be Determined
SECTION 2: Completed Projects (Past 2 Years)
The following section is to assess what has been accomplished and how projects were funded, value of project financially and for the quality of the property.
In the Past Two Years, How Many Development Projects has Your Property Completed?
0
1-2
3-4
5 or More
List Completed Projects of Last Two Years (Project Name/Estimated Cost)
Total Estimated Dollar Value of All Completed Projects (Last 2 years)
What Funding Sources Were Most Important for Recent Projects? (Knowles Nelson, Federal Grants, State Capital Development, Local Fundraiser/Grants)
Section 3: Additional Needs and Backlog
The following section looks at what is still outstanding for improvements at your property.
Beyond the Listing of Your Property's Top Three Development Projects, Please Share with Us Other Maintenance Needs/Projects That are Backlogged. (Project Name/Short Description/Estimated Cost)
What is the Estimated Total Cost to Address ALL Identified Development Needs at Your Property?
Less than $100,000
$100,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $1 million
$1 million - $5 million
More than $5 million
Unknown
What Percentage of Work do you Estimate Could be Addressed with Proper Funding over the Next Five (5) Years?
Less than 25%
25-50%
50-75%
75-100%
Unsure
Section 4: Fundraising and Capacity
The next section reviews how your organization has helped in the process of projects.
What is the Approximate Annual Budget of Your Friends Group?
Under $10,000
$10,000 - $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $100,000
Over $100,000
Prefer Not to Say
What Estimated Percentage of Your Annual Budget Typically goes Toward Park Maintenance/Improvement Projects?
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
Does Your Group Have the Capacity to Raise Additional Funds for Specific Projects? Describe fundraising capabilities, donor base, grant-writing experience, etc.
Has Your Group Pursued or Received Grants for Park Projects? List grant sources, approximate total received, and any other pertinent details.
Estimated Average Annual Volunteer Hours Contributed to Park Maintenance
Section 5: Impact and Advocacy
This section is to help provide a narrative in educating legislators about the needs and outstanding projects at your property.
How do Issues Facing Development Affect Visitor Experience at Your Property? (Include specific examples of visitor complaints, safety concerns, or reduced usage)
Describe Any Deferred Maintenance that has Worsened over Time.
Are There Any of the Above Described Issues that Pose Safety Risks or Liability Concerns?
What Would be the Positive Impact of Addressing Your Top Development Projects? (Describe Benefits: Increased Visitation, Improved Safety, Enhanced Accessibility, Revenue Generation, etc.)
How Does Your Property's Backlog for Projects Compare to Five (5) Years Ago?
Significantly Worse
Somewhat Worse
About the Same
Somewhat Better
Significantly Better
Section 6: Supporting Materials
Can you Provide Any Supporting Documentation for the Previously Described Priority Projects? (This includes breakdown of volunteer hours, grant applications/approved notices)
Yes
No
If "Yes" to Above Question, Please Drop Copies Below.
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