Greater Springfield Area Dog Park Survey
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- Are you a City of Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee or West Springfield resident? Yes No Zip code
- How many dogs do you own? None 1 2 3 4 or more
- Where do you currently take your dog to walk, socialize, exercise?
- Have you been to a dog park before? If yes, where?
- Do you think the Greater Springfield area could benefit from an area where dogs could safely play off-leash?
Yes No I don’t know
- Would you be more willing to use the dog park if there were a separate area for small dogs?
Yes No I don’t know
- Do you believe that dogs should be spayed or neutered to be allowed to play in the dog park?
Yes No I don’t know
8.If the Greater Springfield area had a safe dog park, how many times a week do you feel you would visit?
0 1-2 3-4 5+
9How far would you be willing to drive to take your dog(s) to an off-leash area?
0-5 miles 6-10 miles 11-15 miles 15+ miles
10.What time of day would you typically visit a dog park? (Check all that apply)
Morning, during the weekMorning, Saturdays and Sundays
Mid-day, during the weekMid-day, Saturdays and Sundays
Afternoons, during the weekAfternoons, Saturdays and Sundays
Evenings, during the weekEvenings, Saturdays and Sundays
- What types of features would you like to see at a dog park? (Check all that apply)
Artificial turf, or ‘no-mud’ areasWater feature for dogs to play in
Sandbox for dogs who like to digPermanent benches for people
Shaded areasBulletin board and area for emergency numbers
People/dog water fountainRestrooms
Shelter from weatherDog training/agility equipment and course
Handicap accessibleLighting
Separate areas for large and small dogsDifferent terrain, such as hills and open land
Other (please specify)
- What is most important to you for a safe dog park? (Rank 1-9/ #1 being most important)
Area/size
Location
A separate small or elderly dog area in the park
Park amenities (lighting, accessible trash cans, restrooms, etc.)
Cleanliness
Maintenance
Hours of operation
Security
Other (please specify)
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- Where would you like to see a dog park located and why this location?
14.Would you be willing to pay an annual membership fee for use of the dog park?
Yes No I don’t know
15If yes, how much would you be willing to pay annually per family/household?
$20 $30 $40 $50 Other(please specify amount)
16.If the dog park were run solely on donations, would you donate money?
Yes, less than $20 monthly
Yes, more than $20 monthly
Yes, but only for start-up cost, less than $100
Yes, but only for start-up cost, more than $100
Yes, but I would donate money and time, materials, skills for start-up
No, and I would not likely donate money and time, materials or skills for start-up
Other, please specify:
- If you answered that you would donate time, materials and skills, what types of time, materials or skills would you donate?
Hard labor, i.e. fence building, tree planting, bench installation
Skills, i.e. marketing, public relations, event planning, web services, etc.
Materials, i.e. building materials, plants/trees, benches, gifts for special events/raffles
Other, please specify:
18.If commemorative bricks and/or plaques were sold to raise money to build the dog park, would you consider investing in one if the cost was?
$20-$25 $50-75 $75-100 $100 and over No
- Do you feel that building, supporting and/or maintaining a dog park is an appropriate use of local government funds?
Yes No
- What is your greatest concern about having a dog park in the Springfield area?
No concernsSecurityOveruse
MaintenanceParkingNoise
Animal vaccinations/diseaseSpay/neuter status
Other, please specify:
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