Village of Elk Rapids

Parks and Recreation Commission

Youth Survey

Every five years, the Village of Elk Rapids submits an updated Community Recreation Plan to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  The purpose of this update is two-fold: first, it allows the Village Parks & Recreation Commission of to review its progress over the past five years; second, it serves as a planning tool for the future.  In addition, an approved, updated, plan is required when seeking Natural Resources Trust Fund grants from the State for improvements in outdoor recreation in the Village.

A major component of the updated recreation plan comes from you - through public input.  By completing this survey, your response and input will become part of our community’s ongoing program that provides key resources for its youth and citizens.

Thank you for participating in this survey.  It is our intent that both parents and their children work together when responding to these basic questions.  If you would like more information about the survey, the recreation plan, or the Parks and Recreation Commission, please contact the village office at 264-9274.  Please return completed survey forms to your school office by Friday, April 14.

1.         As weather permits, how often would you say that your family or children use area parks?

_______ Daily                         _______ Not much

_______ Weekly                     _______ Never

_______ Monthly

2.         If used on a regular basis, which park(s) do you most often visit?

_______ Veterans Memorial Park (downtown)              _______ The Power Dam Beach

_______ Lakeland School (non-school hours)                 _______ County Day Park

_______ Rotary Park (US-31 near Chamber)                _______ Milton Township Park

_______ Torch Lake Township Park                             _______ Whitewater Township Park

_______ Mill Creek School (non-school hrs)                  _______Palmer/Shah/Wilcox Nat’l Area

3.         What is your favorite activity when visiting area parks? (Please rank all that apply).

_______ Swimming or water activities                           _______ Sunbathing

_______ Using playground equipment                            _______ Picnics

_______ Basketball                                                      _______ Tennis

_______ Other (playing catch, biking)

4.         What facilities, equipment, activities, or programs would you like to see more of offered at local parks?  (Please use back if additional space is needed.).