Paulding County Nature Center, Nature Center Preserve and Reservoir Park

The residents of Paulding County have expressed a strong desire for increased opportunities to engage in outdoor activities together. To fulfill this vision, a dedicated committee has been established, with the primary goal of securing state funding to revitalize and create connections between Reservoir Park and the Black Swamp Nature Center. It is important to note that there are no plans for additional local taxes.

 

We are actively seeking your valuable input through this survey to ensure that this project aligns with the aspirations of Paulding County's residents. We encourage all Paulding County residents to share their thoughts on the types of activities they would like to see in this newly revitalized space. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping the future of outdoor recreation in Paulding County.

Parks and Trails Improvement Project Survey
* Are you a resident of Paulding County, OH?
* What is your age?
* Do you have children in your household? (Select all age ranges that apply)
* Do any members of your household have a disability as defined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA)?
If you answered "Yes" to the above questions, what type of accommodation, if any, are needed?
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* Do you agree that parks, biking/walking/nature trails, and outdoor recreational activities are important local government services?
* Does improvement to or the addition of Green Spaces and Natural Resources appeal to you? -Green Space is defined as an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in an otherwise community environment. -Natural Resources are defined as wooded spaces, trails, waterways, soil, trees, air, sunlight, and water.
* How important is it for your local government to make the necessary investments to ensure children have access to safe and inclusive playgrounds?
* How important is it to you to have access to outdoor recreation areas, activities, and trails?
* How often do you visit parks and trails in Paulding County?
* How often do you visit parks and trails outside of Paulding County?
What are your key reasons for visiting Parks and Recreation Facilities? (Select all that apply)
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What are your key reasons for NOT visiting Parks and Recreation Facilities? (Select all that apply)
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* Are there areas within Paulding County and/or its communities that do not have convenient accesss or have limited access to parks?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question please explain.
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* Prioritize which population needs more recreational opportunities. (1 being the highest priority, 6 being the lowest priority)
* Prioritize the following in their order of importance to you. (1 being the highest priority, 6 being the lowest priority)
* Prioritize the following activities in their order of importance to you. (1 being the highest priority, 9 being the lowest priority)

The following questions will be specific to the Paulding County Nature Center & Preserve and Reservoir Park.
* Have you ever visited Reservoir Park?
* How likely are you to visit Reservoir Park if there are upgrades to its accessibility and amenities?
* Have you ever visited the Nature Center or Nature Center Preserve?
* What do you view as the most underutilized assets at the Nature Center & Preserve? (Select all that apply)
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* When you are at the Nature Center Preserve do you feel safe?
If you answered "No" to the above question please explain how improvements could be made.
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* In 5 years, what ONE WORD OR PHRASE would you like to be able to use to describe the Nature Center and Reservoir Park system?
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