Survey Results

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The following information is a summary of the results of our Master Plan public input meetings and our web survey from November of 2007. If you are looking for the Innovative Design Competition Survey, you can find it here.

The public input results:

  • Demographics
  • What about Shelby Farms Park makes it unique to you?
  • What are the most important elements of Shelby Farms Park to preserve?
  • What, if anything, about Shelby Farms Park should be improved?
  • What, if anything, should be added to Shelby Farms Park?

 

Demographics

Average age: 50
Average gender: Male
Average race: Caucasian
Average park usage: 12 times per year

What about Shelby Farms Park makes it unique to you?

Recurring themes: (Score 20+)
Open Space/Pastoral Theme/Naturalness
Diversity of Activities
Location of the Park
Diversity of Natural Resources
Size of the park
Trails

Noteworthy themes (Score 10-19)
Wildlife
Potential for the Park
Gathering Places for Kids and Families
Stables/Equestrian Activities

What are the most important elements of Shelby Farms Park to preserve?

Recurring themes: (Score 20+)
Open Space/Pastoral Theme/Naturalness
Trails
Off-Leash Dog Park
Lakes/Water/Fishing
Wildlife
Trees and Forests
Everything
Bison
Stables/Equestrian Activities
Playgrounds/Children/Family Gathering Places
Disc Golf
BMX Track
Variety of Existing Activities and Uses
Safety
Lucius Birch State Natural Area

Noteworthy themes: (Score of 10-19)
Amphitheatre

What, if anything, about Shelby Farms Park should be improved?

Recurring Themes (Score of 20+)
Bike, Pedestrian and Boating Accessibility
Appearance/Signage
Restrooms/Water Fountains
Parking
Trails
Safety/Regulations/Hours of Operation
Forest Management
Circulation in the Park
Playgrounds
Fishing/Lakes
Access to Emerging Greenways

What, if anything, should be added at Shelby Farms Park?

Recurring Themes (Score of 20+)
Water Fountains/Restrooms/Trash Cans
Bike and Pedestrian Access into the Park
Trails
Sports Complex/Courts/Fields
Gathering Places/Plazas/Picnic Spaces
Environmental Education and Programming
Facility for Special Events
Parking
Solar Energy/Green Energy
Vending Machines/Concessions
Rangers/Security
Signage/Appearance
Native Species of Plants

Noteworthy Themes (Score of 10+)
Water Parks
Nothing
Wildlife

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