Recreation
Planning Survey 2002
Introduction: With the creation of Marsh Lakes Local Advisory Council, and
recognition of Marsh Lake as a Yukon Community, the ability to access funding
for recreation increased significantly. The
Marsh Lake Community Society (MLCS) is now formally the one organization
designated by government and the LAC to receive and manage recreation funding
in the community. For the fiscal
year 2002/03, the operating budget for MLCS is over $65,000.
Determining how or if this money should be spent is the primary reason
for this survey.
·
Vision:
To support healthy lifestyles for all ages through accessible recreation
opportunities within the community
·
Mission:
To establish a recreation plan, based on community input, which supports
activities and the development of recreational opportunities for the benefit
of Marsh Lake residents.
Public meetings will also be announced to report the findings of this survey and further discuss the recreation plan. This is the time to make sure your opinions are included. Regular MLCS meetings are held the last Wednesday every other month (on odd numbered months)
Land:
MLCS had 2 land leases and 2 recreation reserves established in Marsh Lake at
this time. A land lease is with
the Federal government of Canada and permits major construction to take place
on that land, while a land reserve is YTG land that they have marked on their
official map as land being used for recreation.
·
The land leases that MLCS is
responsible for: 1) around the ice rink in Judas Creek and 2) the corner of
property between the boat ramp and the highway at McClintock Place.
The two reserve areas are 1) the ski trails and surrounding area at
Judas Creek, and 2) the new park area in New Constabulary.
Other land can be requested as needed.
Input:
Your ideas are greatly needed to ensure that the recreation projects in
the community are supported and enjoyed by the community.
Please complete this questionnaire for up to two adults in your
household. Anyone who lives or owns property between the Yukon River
Bridge and Judas Creek (the creek) (the LAC boundary) can complete this
questionnaire. If you have any
questions, please phone Donna at 660-4600.
You can also write additional comments at the end of this survey.
Return:
Please return this survey by September 30, either by mail at Box 10430
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 7A1 or drop it off at Toms store in New Constabulary.
Thank you.
Please
complete Section One for your household only, then Sections 2 to 5 for each
adult in the household. If you have more than two adults in the household, please
phone 660-4600 to obtain more copies.
Section One: Demographics
(data is confidential and will help ensure we are
meeting the needs of all groups and sub-divisions)
1.
What are the ages of all the
adults in your household?
1: ______ 2:______ 3: ______ 4:______
2.
What are the ages of all the
children in your household?
1: ______ 2:______ 3: ______ 4:______
3.
Do you:
Own
Rent
4.
Do you live here:
Year-round
Seasonally (winter or summer)
Weekends/holiday
Dont live here
5.
Which sub-division and lot
number you live at?
We are asking you to identify your sub-division and lot number so we
can track who has not returned a survey and make a second attempt to include
them. If you do not want to put
your lot # on this form, please phone 660-4603 and leave a message with your
lot number after you return the survey.
Sub-division: ______________________
Lot # __________
Section Two: Outdoor Recreation Needs
6.
Do you feel there is a need
for more outdoor recreation facilities in Marsh Lake?
Adult
1
Yes (Continue to Q2)
No
ΰ
Why not? ________________________________
__________________________________(Go
to Section 2)
Adult 2
Yes (Continue to Q2)
No
ΰ
Why not? ________________________________
__________________________________(Go
to Section 2)
7.
Please review the following
list and R
those ideas you support.
0
A. New hiking/ski trails connecting
Judas Creek to McClintock Place
0
B. Break-water at McClintock Place
0
C. Tennis Courts at McClintock Place (land lease is approved, and
committee has prepared costs. This
would use a small section of the
land area and would allow for other projects there)
0
D. Marked Bird watching areas and
platforms (areas to be determined)
0
E. Basketball/skateboarding by
paving Judas Creek Ice Rink (committee
has obtained costing for this, and base work will be completed this summer)
0
F. Ball field/soccer field (location to be determined)
0
G. Relocation and renovation of the
Judas Creek playground down to the Ice Rink area
0
H. Marked gun/shooting range (location to be determined)
0
I. A recreation reserve area at new
McClintock Valley Road sub-division
0
J. Mark and reserve area of South
McClintock/Army beach hiking/ski trails
0
K. Snowmobile trails
0
L. Horse shoe pits (at various locations)
0
M. Other:
_________________________________
0
N.
Other:
_________________________________
8.
Do you feel there is a need
for a community recreation or multi-use building in Marsh Lake?
Adult
1
Yes (Continue to Q2)
No
ΰ
Why not? ________________________________
________________________________(Go to Section 3)
Adult 2
Yes (Continue to Q2)
No
ΰ
Why not? ________________________________
_______________________________(Go
to Section 3)
9.
Please review the following
list and R
those ideas you support.
0
A. Children workshops/class
area
0
B. Adult workshops/class
area
0
C. Theatre
0
D. Work out room
0
E. Squash room
0
0
F. Game room (pool tables, shuffleboard, floor curling)
0
G. Gym (basketball,
volleyball, dances, etc)
0
H. Concession/coffee
room
0
I. Library
0
J. Other:
____________________________
0
K. Other:
____________________________
10.
Which one of these would be
your preferred location for the building?
Adult 1:
Judas Creek Ice Rink area
McClintock Place land
Other: ______________
Adult 2:
Judas Creek Ice Rink area
McClintock Place land
Other: ______________
11.
Would you approve of
non-recreation uses in the facility?
Adult
1
Yes
No
Adult
2
Yes
No
12.
How do you think the costs
of maintaining this facility should be covered? (R
those you support)
Adult
1
User fees
Government grants
Rent/lease space to non-rec.
community/govt agencies
Fund raising events
Other funding suggestions: ___________________________
Adult
2
User fees
Government grants
Rent/lease space to non-rec.
community/govt agencies
Fund raising events
Other funding suggestions: ___________________________
13.
Do you feel there is a need
for more events and festivals in Marsh Lake?
Adult 1
Yes (Continue
to Q2)
No
ΰ
Why not? ________________________________
_________________________________(Go
to Section 4)
Adult 2
Yes (Continue
to Q2)
No
ΰ
Why not? ________________________________
_________________________________(Go
to Section 4)
14.
Please review the following
list and R
those ideas you support.
0
A. Winter Festival
0
B. Boating Regatta
0
C. Music Festival
0
D. Bingo
0
E. Special event for the
Canada Winter Games
0
F. Other:
_____________________________
0
G. Other:
_____________________________
15.
Now, review ALL
the items you Pd
in all three sections above, including the multi-use building.
Which ones are your TOP priorities and indicate how often you would use
it.
Priority |
At
least once a week |
About
once a month |
A
few times a year or less |
|
Top priority: Adult 1:
_________________________ Adult 2:
_________________________ |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
Second priority: Adult 1:
_________________________ Adult 2:
_________________________ |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
Third priority: Adult 1:
_________________________ Adult 2:
_________________________ |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
Forth priority: Adult 1:
_________________________ Adult 2:
_________________________ |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
|
Fifth priority: Adult 1:
_________________________ Adult 2:
_________________________ |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
Section
Five: Other Information
This section is to help us better understand the needs and interests of Marsh Lake residents in general.
16.
How many days a week (on average) do you go to Whitehorse?
Adult 1:
_______ times per week
Adult 2:
_______ times per week
17.
Do you sometimes feel isolated
living in Marsh Lake? Adult
1
Yes
No Adult 2
Yes
No
IF
YES: Would having more recreation
facilities help you feel less isolated?
Adult 1
Yes
No
Adult 2
Yes
No
18.
If you have children, how
likely is it you would move out of Marsh Lake due to a lack of recreational
facilities here for them?
Dont
have children at home
Extremely likely
Somewhat likely
Not likely
Are there any other
comments you would like to add?
Adult #1
Comments:
Adult #2
Comments:
19.
Are you interested in
volunteering for any RECREATIONAL projects?
Adult
1
Yes
No
Adult 2
Yes
No
IF YES: Phone #
_______________
The
Marsh Lake Community Society meets every other month on the last Wednesday of
the month at the Marsh Lake Fire Hall in the Judas Creek sub-division.
Every one is welcome to attend. There
is no fee to become a member or to vote just show up!
Our
next meeting will be:
September 25 7:00pm at the Fire Hall
Box
10430 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 7A1 or to Toms Store