Town of Bow Island Recreation Survey 2025

1
Are you a resident of Bow Island * This field is required.
Yes
No
2
How old are you?* This field is required.
18-28 Years Old
28-40 Years Old
40-60 Years Old
60+ Years Old
3
What recreation facilities do you and/or your family use the most? (You can choose more than 1)* This field is required.
Bow Island Servus Community Arena
Bow Island Swimming Pool
Community Pathways
Kale Porteous Memorial Splash Park
Playgrounds (Centennial, Funshine, Jubilee, Schools)
Bert Knibbs Ball Park (Baseball/Softball)
Riding a Bike
Beach Volleyball Court
Soccer Fields
Senator Gershaw School Track
St. Michael's School Tennis Courts
Bow Island Golf Course
Bow Island Rodeo Grounds
Bow Island Curling Rink
School Gyms
4
In the past 12 months, have you participated in any organized sport or active recreation activities?* This field is required.
Participated in organized sport activities (Governed & Structured - Minor sports, leagues, clubs...)
Participated in active recreation activities (fun & enjoyable to each individual) - example walking, hiking, boating biking..)
Spectated in either organized or active recreation activities
Did not participate in either organized sport or active recreation activities
Do not know
5
Did you volunteer in the past 12 months, doing any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a sport or recreation group or an organization? * This field is required.
I coached or trained
Refereeing or officiating
Fundraised
Committee or Board Member
Teaching, educating or mentoring
Other unpaid activities that have not been mentioned
I have not volunteered.
6
What are some personal barrier to participate at the Recreation Facilities in Bow Island?* This field is required.
Lack of Space / facilities offered
Lack of availability to rent
User Fees / Registration Costs
Disability
Busy with other activities / other commitments
I do not have the skills or knowledge
Other
7
To what extent do opportunities to participate in or attend sport activities / events in Bow Island contribute to making your community a better place to live? * This field is required.
No Contribution
Minor Contribution
Moderate Contribution
Large Contribution
Don't know.
8
Sport, physical activity and recreation usually contribute to healthier and happier citizens, having an overall positive impact on individuals, families and communities. How would you say it affects you individually? * This field is required.
No Impact on my life
Minor Impact on my life
Moderate Impact on my life
Large Impact on my life
Don't know.
9
On average, how often do you travel outside the Town of Bow Island to access other recreation facilities* This field is required.
1-3 days a week
4-7 Days a week
Once a month
Once every 6 months
Do not know/ not sure
Other
10
If you have traveled outside Bow Island to access other facilities, what facilities have you accessed? * This field is required.
11
Do you spend more time using outdoor recreation or indoor recreation?* This field is required.
Indoor
Outdoor
12
Which recreational programs would you like to see offered more in Bow Island?* This field is required.Please pick your top 3
Senior Programs
Children and youth programs
Drop in/ learn to play sports
Aquatics
Educational and skill-building
Biking / Fitness/ Wellness
Field Sports
No new programs needed
Other
13
If the Town builds a new multi-use facility, what activities or features would you most like to have included?Please pick your top 3
Arena
Pool
Gym
Multi-sport court
New hall for weddings, family gatherings, community events ETC..
Ball Diamonds
Campground
Soccer Fields
Day Care
Football Field
Curling Rink
Outdoor track
14
If the community had funding available to upgrade three (3) major facilities, where would you choose to invest?Please rank from your priorities from 1-3 (3 being the lowest priority)
Please Select
Please Select
Bow Island Servus Community Arena
Bow Island Swimming Pool
Bert Knibbs Ballpark
Centennial Park & Campground
Bow Island Multiplex
Bow Island Curling Rink
Community Parks
Bow Island Rodeo Grounds
Please Select
Please Select
Bow Island Servus Community Arena
Bow Island Swimming Pool
Bert Knibbs Ballpark
Centennial Park & Campground
Bow Island Multiplex
Bow Island Curling Rink
Community Parks
Bow Island Rodeo Grounds
Please Select
Please Select
Bow Island Servus Community Arena
Bow Island Swimming Pool
Bert Knibbs Ballpark
Centennial Park & Campground
Bow Island Multiplex
Bow Island Curling Rink
Community Parks
Bow Island Rodeo Grounds
15
As we plan for the future, what new recreation facilities do you feel would benefit the Town of Bow Island over the next 10–20 years?* This field is required.
16
Please rate your level of satisfaction with recreation in Bow Island. * This field is required.
1
2
3
4
5
Very dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
17
How do you currently learn about recreation opportunities in the Bow Island? (Select all that apply.)* This field is required.
Bow Island Website
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc)
Posters, signs, community books/boards
Monthly Newsletters
Community Organizations/ Clubs
Mass Notification (Emails and texts)
Word of Mouth / Friends or Family
Other
18
Comments regarding recreation
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
Should be Empty: