Dear Livingston Resident:

Livingston Township is conducting a public input process for the development of a Memorial Park Master Plan. The survey below will help us determine what priorities are important to you for future planning of Memorial Park including: the Oval, the gazebo, Memorial Pool, the fields and sports courts and undeveloped areas surrounding the library and former Court House, as encompassed in the attached sketch. Your input is very valuable in this process.

Please take a few moments to fill out the survey and feel free to include any additional comments, questions, or concerns you may have. Return to:

Engineering Department

357 South Livingston Avenue

Livingston, NJ 07039

Or Email:

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED SURVEY BY SEPTEMBER 31, 2013.

1.  On average, about how frequently do you or other members of your household use or visit Memorial Park? (Refer to the attached map for park location.)

Several Times per Week Once per Week Once per Month

Seasonal Rarely or Never

2.  Overall, how would you rate the condition of Memorial Park?

Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor Unsure/I Don’t Know

3.  Are there any specific reasons that have kept you from visiting Memorial Park this past year?

Location is not close to my home. It does not contain the facilities I need.

No interest / Boring. Lack of sidewalk/trails in and to the park. Accessibility issues at the park. Other. Please explain.

4.  What do you like most about Memorial Park facilities? Please explain.

5.  What do you like least about Memorial Park facilities? Please explain.

6.  What new or improved facilities would you like to see at Memorial Park? Please feel free to add your own suggestions.

Walking and Biking Trails with Bike Racks or Nature Trails

Outdoor Fitness Equipment (i.e. Pull-Up Bars, Rope Climbing, Hurdle Stations, Balance

Beam, Parallel Bars, etc.)

Off-Leash Dog Areas

Increased Sports and Recreation Fields (i.e. Bocce Ball Court, Horse Shoes, Volleyball

Courts, Disc Golf, Soccer Fields etc.)

Community Gardens or Orchards

Additional Playground Equipment and Play Areas for Toddlers or School-Aged Children

Indoor Activities for Teens / Teen Center

Park Shelters and Picnic Areas with BBQ Grills and Benches

Accommodations for the Physically Challenged

Increased Technology (i.e. Wireless Internet Access, Webcams, etc.)

Permanent Restrooms

Additional Landscaping / Shade Trees

Open Lawn Areas for Recreation

Security / Patrols / Increased Rules Enforcement

Other:

7.  What should be the number one priority for Memorial Park? Please explain.

8.  How many persons are in your household? ____ People

9.  Please indicate the number of persons in your household within each age category:

Under 5 years 15 – 19 years 55 – 64 years

5 – 9 years 20 – 34 years 65 and over

10 – 14 years 35 – 54 years

OPTIONAL QUESTION

10.  Please indicate your age: ____ and Sex: Male or Female

Please use the space below for any additional comments, suggestions, or concerns you would like us to be aware of in planning Memorial Park. We appreciate your input!

Contact information (optional):

Name:

Address:

Email:

Thank you for completing the survey!


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