2026 Carroll County Recreation & Parks Community Survey

Carroll County Recreation & Parks Community Survey
Carroll County is updating it's Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) and we want your input!

This Community Interest Survey is designed to help establish priorities for the future improvements of parks and recreation opportunities in your community. Please take this opportunity to let your voice be heard.

Please complete this survey with your household members in mind. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
1. To proceed with this survey, please input the zip code associated with your address.*
2. How many years have you lived in Carroll County, Maryland?*

0-56-1011-15Over 15
3. What is the number of people living in your household?*

12345More than 5

4. Please select the number of people in each age group living in your household:*

	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people
5 & under
6 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 17
18 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 -64
65+

5. What is your household income?

Under 50,00050,000 - 74,99975,000 - 99,999100,000 - 149,999150,000 - 199,999200,000 or more
6. How does your household learn about or prefer to receive information about Carroll County Recreation & Parks programs and activities? (Select up to 3)*

Email from recreation & parksEmail newsletter through schoolFlyers distributed at schoolFlyersNewspaperRadio advertisementRecreation councilsRecreation and parks program guideRecreation and parks staffSenior centers and librariesSocial mediaWord of mouthWebsiteOther
Parks and Facilities
7. Has your household visited any recreation and park facilities over the past year? If yes, please check all sites visited.*

No, my household has not visited a facilityBark Hill ParkBear Branch Nature CenterBennett Cerf ParkCape Horn ParkCarroll County Sports ComplexCharles Carroll Community CenterCharles Carroll ParkCherrytown Road ParkDeer ParkDouble Pipe Creek ParkFreedom ParkGillis Falls Recreation AreaHap Baker Firearms FacilityHashawha Environmental CenterHodges ParkKate Wagner FieldsLandon C Burns ParkLeister ParkMayeski ParkNorth Carroll Community PondObrecht Road ParkOld Liberty Road ParkPiney Run ParkPiney Run Park Nature CenterRobert Moton CenterSalt Box ParkSandymount ParkSouth Carroll Dog ParkWestminster Community PondOther
8. How many times have you visited a recreation and park facility during the past year?*

None1 - 5 times6 - 10 times11 -20 times21+ times
9. What amenities did you use while at the facility? Select all that apply.*

NoneAthletic FieldsBoat RentalsCourt Sports(pickleball, basketball, tennis)Disc GolfOpen SpaceNature CenterNatural TrailsPaved TrailsPavilion RentalPicnic AreasPlaygroundWater Feature(lake/stream/pond)Other
10. If you have visited a recreation and park facility, what is your households typical mode of transportation?*

WalkBikeVehiclePublic TransportationDo not use facilitiesOther
11. How would you rate the physical condition of the facilities you visited?*

ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoorHave not been to facilities
12. What barriers or challenges discourage you from visiting Carroll County Recreation and Parks facilities?*

Does not offer amenities of interestDon't know what amenities or programs are offeredNeed transportationSafety and security are concernsFee to enterNo barriers or challengesBelong to a private facilityOther
13. What facilities does your household have a need for?*

ArcheryBaseball/softball fieldsDedicated pickleball courtsEquestrian trailsFishingGaga pitIndoor basketball/volleyball courtsIndoor climbing WallIndoor pickleballIntergenerational play structureMountain bike trailsMulti-purpose athletic fields (synthetic surface)Multi-purpose athletic fields (natural surface)Nature wildlife habitatNature trailsNature-themed play areasNew community parks with a variety of active and passive featuresOff leash dog areasOutdoor basketball courtsOutdoor fitness station/equipmentOutdoor tennis courtsPark shelters and picnic areasPaved walking and bike trailsPlayground equipmentPublic shooting/marksmanshipPerforming arts spacePicnic sheltersPlaygroundsRestroom facilities in parksRopes courseSensory trailsShade structuresSkeet & trap shooting facilityWalking trails (hard surface)Water trails (canoe/kayak)
14. What types of trails should be the highest priority for Carroll County to build?*

No other facilities are neededEquestrianHikingMountain bikingMultiuse trails for bikes, hiking, and equestrian useNatural surfaced trailsPaved trailsTrails linking neighborhoods with community destinationsTrails linking with other trailsTrails that extend long distances
Programs
15. Has your household participated in any recreation, athletic, nature or arts programs offered by Carroll County Recreation & Parks over the past year? If yes, please check all programs utilized.*

No, my household has not participatedAdaptive RecreationAdult art, dance and performing artsAdult fitness and wellnessAdult sports programsCanoeing, kayaking, boating, paddle-boardingBus or van tripsEducation/life skills programsEPIC programsFishingGymnastics and tumbling programsMartial arts programsNature education programsOutdoor adventure programsPickleball indoor/outdoorPre-school programsPublic shooting/marksmanshipSpecial events/festivalsYouth summer camp programsYouth sportsYouth fitness and wellnessYouth art, dance and performing artsOther
16. How many times have you participated in a recreation and park program over the past year?*

None1 - 5 times6 - 10 times11 -20 times21+ times
17. How would you rate the overall quality of the program(s) you participated in?*

ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoorHave not participated in programs
18. What barriers or challenges discourage you from attending Carroll County Recreation and Parks programs?*

NoneClasses offered at inconvenient timesDoes not offer activities of interestNeed child careNeed transportationPoor equipment or facilitiesPrograms are too expensiveSafety and security are concernsUnaware of programs offeredOther
Multi-year Planning
19. Over the next 5 years, what should be the highest priority for Carroll County Recreation & Parks facilities?*

Acquire additional parkland and open spaceDevelop additional trails to provide community connection to existing parksEnhance and expand recreational amenities at existing parksMaintain existing infrastructureOther
20. Over the next 5 years, what should be the highest priority for Carroll County Recreation & Parks programs or events?*

Expand number and variety of programsOffering greater variety of special eventsOther
Additional Feedback
21. Did you interact with Recreation and Park staff or a program instructor?*

YesNo
22. If you interacted with Recreation and Park staff or program instructor, how knowledgeable and helpful would you rate them?

Extremely HelpfulVery HelpfulSomewhat HelpfulNot Helpful
23. Why do you use Carroll County Recreation & Parks programs and facilities (check all that apply)?*

Don't use Carroll County Recreation & Parks programs and facilitiesAvailability of parkingClose to home/convenientEnjoyment of the outdoorsFacilities are clean and well maintainedFees are affordableGood customer service by staffImprove physical fitness & healthQuality of instructorsQuality of programsProgram or facility offeredPrograms offered have the right amenitiesRegistration processSafety of parks and facilitiesOther
24. Please select the 5 most important benefits that are provided by Carroll County Recreation & Parks to your household?*

Connecting people, parks, and programs in support of a strong, healthy community and natural environmentCarroll County Parks and amenitiesHelp attract new residents and businessesHelp reduce crimeHelp support or increase property valuesImprove the quality of life in Carroll CountyImprove physical health and fitnessImprove water and air qualityProvide healthy recreational opportunitiesProtect open space and the environmentRecreation Council programs and sportsOther
25. How important are Carroll County’s recreation and parks programs and facilities to residents’ quality of life?*

Very ImportantSomewhat ImportantNeutralSomewhat UnimportantNot Important
26. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the overall value your household receives from Carroll County Recreation & Parks.*

Very SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedNeutralSomewhat DissatisfiedVery DissatisfiedDon't Know
Comments:
Thank you for your time and feedback. If you have any questions about this survey please call 410-386-2103 or email us at ccrec@ccg.carr.org
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Carroll County Recreation & Parks Community Survey

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