Town of Chadbourn

In order to better serve the citizens of Chadbourn,the Town of Chadbournhas developed this recreation survey. This information will be used to establish goals, objectives and the priorities of the Town of Chadbourn. We appreciate your participation.

Please return completed questionnaire to ChadbournTown Hall by 12 Noon Monday, January 10, 2011:

ChadbournTown Hall

602 N. Brown St.

Chadbourn, NC28431-1804

For additional information, please contact:

Stevie Cox – Town Manager

(910) 654-4148

1. Do you live within the Town of Chadbourn? Yes___ No___

If no where do you live ______.

2. Gender: Male ___Female____

3. Ethnic background:

African American ____ Caucasian ____

Asian American ____ Hispanic ____

Native American ____ PacificIsland____

Other ______

4. What is the age of the individual completing this survey?

Under 6 ____ 6-12 ____12-17 ____18-30 ____ 31-45 ____ 46-55 ____
56-65 ____65+ ____

5. What are the ages of the members in your household (how many in each age group)?

Under 6 ____ 6-12 ____12-17 ____18-30 ____ 31-45 ____ 46-55 ____
56-65 ____65+ ____

6. My household uses recreation facilities and parks in the Town of Chadbourn

Yes ____ No ____

If yes, please skip questions 7. If no please answer

question 7.

7.My household doesnot use recreation and park facilities in the Town of Chadbourn because:

______

8.Which recreational parks/facilities, in the Town of Chadbourn, does your household use most often?

______

9. Please select your household’s 10 most preferred recreation activities. (Select 10 from the following list.)

____ Basketball

____ Baseball

____ Football

____ Soccer

____ Volleyball

____ Tennis

____ Camping

____ Arts and Crafts

____ Golf

____ Sightseeing trips

____ Bird watching

____ Boating

____ Shooting sports

____ Performing Arts

(ie. Dance,theater, singing)

____ Fitness programs

____ Aerobics

____ Weight lifting

____ Walking/Hiking

____ Aquatics /swimming

____ Bocce

____ Other______

____ Other ______

10.My household would use the recreational facilities and parks more often if (check all that apply):

___ They had longer hours

___ They were available during school hours

___ Their locations were more convenient

___ They were less crowded

___ There were fewer rules/less restrictions

___ I knew more about the opportunities

___ They were safer

___ There was more to do at the facilities

___ The parks/facilities were larger

___ The parks/facilities were smaller

___ Other ______.

11. Please select your household’s 10 most preferred recreation facilities. (Select 10 from the following list.)

____ Community recreation center

(ie. aerobics, arts & crafts, educational classes, multi-purpose rooms, fitness center, weight room, gym, etc.)

____ Walking trails

____ Bicycle trails

____ Horseback riding trails

____ Natural areas, open areas, gardens

____ Picnic areas

____ Camping areas (RV or Tent)

____ Access areas to rivers, lakes and ponds

____ Amphitheater (open air theater)

____ Education center

____ Playground

____ Soccer fields

____ Baseball/softball fields

____ Golf course

____ Tennis facility

____ Swimming Pool/ Aquatics center

____ Golf driving range

____ Skateboard park

____ Spray park

___ Other ______

Questions 12- 18 Please circle the answer that best represents your opinion for each statement:

12.The Town of Chadbournoffers excellent facilities.