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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2013 Open Space & Recreation Survey2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Update Community Survey The Town is in the process of updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan, which is necessary to qualify for state reimbursement programs for acquisition and protection of important open space. This survey is being conducted to understand the needs and concerns of Brewster’s citizens and visitors. “Open Space” in this survey is defined as “public and privately owned undeveloped lands which are important for a variety of reasons, including recreation, agriculture, forestry or simply because of their scenic qualities and their contribution to the overall character of the town.” Please take a few minutes to answer all of the applicable questions. Please drop off your completed survey by Friday May 17, 2013 at the Town Hall (box at the front door), the Council on Aging or the Ladies Library. You may also complete the survey on-line at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BrewsterOSRP2013. Thank you for your help! PART 1: Open Space and Conservation 1. How important is it for the Town to continue to acquire and preserve open space and natural areas in Brewster? (please check one) ____ Very Important ____ Important ____ Neutral ____ Less Important ____ Not important 2. How important is it to preserve: (please check one for a. – j.) Important Neutral Not Important a. Agricultural land and farmland ____ ____ ____ b. Habitat areas, such as salt marshes, beaches, ponds and wetlands, including endangered species habitat ____ ____ ____ c. Land areas for protection of groundwater , drinking water and watersheds. ____ ____ ____ d. Areas around ponds and lakes ____ ____ ____ e. Aesthetics/scenic views and vistas ____ ____ ____ f. Beach land and access points for recreational needs ____ ____ ____ g. Tracts of land linking open space parcels ____ ____ ____ h. Buildings and places of historical value or architectural interest ____ ____ ____ i. Open spaces to meet active recreational needs ____ ____ ____ j. Open spaces to meet passive recreational needs ____ ____ ____ 3. What Town actions do you favor to preserve and protect open space? (please check all that apply) ____ Cooperative land conservation efforts between public and private entities ____ Town purchase of land, even if it means additional taxes ____ Mandatory dedication of open space by developers ____ Conservation Restrictions/Easements – purchased/acquired ____ Zoning that encourages Open Space Conservation ____ Other; please specify: __________________________________________________ 4. How easy are the following conservation lands to find and use? (please check one for a. – d.) Very Easy Easy Not Easy Difficult a. Ponds/lakes ____ ____ ____ ____ b. Forested lands ____ ____ ____ ____ c. Beaches ____ ____ ____ ____ d. Herring run ____ ____ ____ ____ Brewster 2013 Open Space & Recreation Plan Public Survey 1 PART 2: Recreation 5. How do you rate the quality of the following existing recreational facilities? (please check one for a. – l.) Excellent Good Average Below average Poor Active Recreation a. Athletic fields (e.g., soccer, football, baseball) ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ b. Tennis courts ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ c. Parks ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ d. Golf courses ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ e. Playgrounds ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ f. Bike trails ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ g. Mountain bike trails ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ h. Existing town facilities for boating and fishing ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Passive Recreation i. Walking/hiking trails ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ j. Bird watching/nature enjoyment ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ k. Beach parking and amenities ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ l. Other; please specify: ________________________ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 6. How easy are recreation areas to find and use? (please check one) ____ Easy ____ Not easy ____ Don’t know 7. How would you rate Town Conservation and Recreation lands relative to their handicapped (ADA) accessibility? (please check one) ____ Very accessible ____ Somewhat accessible ____ Not accessible ____ Don’t know 8. What Town actions do you favor to operate and maintain recreational facilities? (please check all that apply) ____ Fees paid by both residents and non-residents for the use of recreational facilities; fees would be used for facility maintenance and acquisition. ____ Fees paid by non-residents only for the use of recreational facilities; fees would be used for facility maintenance and acquisition. ____ An ‘Adopt-a-Facility’/’Friends-of-a-Facility’ program that allows private individuals or groups to take responsibility for a facility’s maintenance and/or funding. ____ Expand parking areas at recreation facilities. ____ Provide better public transportation to/from facilities. ____ Other; please specify: __________________________________________________ 9. What are your favorite conservation areas in Brewster? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. What are your favorite recreational facilities in Brewster? ________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Do you believe you are getting sufficient information about the Town’s open space and recreation resources? (please check one) ___ Yes ___ Somewhat ___ No Brewster 2013 Open Space & Recreation Plan Public Survey 2 12. How familiar are you with the Cape Cod Pathways trail system and the Brewster section of the Pathway? (please check one) ___ Very familiar ___ Somewhat familiar ___ Unfamiliar 13. How do you receive news/information concerning open space and recreation resources? (please check one for a. – i.) Often Sometimes Never a. Newspaper ____ ____ ____ b. Town’s website ____ ____ ____ c. Facebook ____ ____ ____ d. Twitter ____ ____ ____ e. Other internet source(s); please specify: ____________ ____ ____ ____ f. Radio ____ ____ ____ g. Word of mouth ____ ____ ____ h. Natural Resources Department informational pamphlets/signs ____ ____ ____ i. Other; please specify: _____________ ____ ____ ____ 14. In planning for future open space and recreation, how important are the following? (please check one for a. – w.) Important Neutral Not Important Active Recreation a. Athletic fields (e.g., soccer, football, baseball) ____ ____ ____ b. Tennis courts ____ ____ ____ c. Parks ____ ____ ____ d. Golf courses and driving ranges ____ ____ ____ e. Playgrounds ____ ____ ____ f. Bike trails ____ ____ ____ g. Mountain bike trails ____ ____ ____ h. Public boating and fishing ____ ____ ____ i. Skateboarding ____ ____ ____ j. Outdoor track ____ ____ ____ k. Basketball courts ____ ____ ____ l. Swimming pool ____ ____ ____ m. Amphitheater ____ ____ ____ n. Night-lighted facilities ____ ____ ____ o. Motocross/ATV specific areas ____ ____ ____ p. Community gardens ____ ____ ____ q. Hunting areas ____ ____ ____ r. Horseback riding areas ____ ____ ____ Passive Recreation s. Walking/hiking trails ____ ____ ____ t. Bird watching/nature enjoyment ____ ____ ____ u. Beach parking and amenities ____ ____ ____ v. Dog/pet walking areas; please specify a potential location if known: ________________________ ____ ____ ____ w. Other; please specify: ________________________ ____ ____ ____ 15. Which of the following best describes you? (please check one) ___ Brewster year-round resident ___ Brewster seasonal resident ___ Visitor ___ Other; please specify:__________ Brewster 2013 Open Space & Recreation Plan Public Survey 3 Please provide any additional information you feel is valuable to this survey on the back of this form. Thank you very much for your participation in this survey! Brewster 2013 Open Space & Recreation Plan Public Survey 4