PA Recreation Survey for DCNR - make our voice heard

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DCNR is conducting a recreation survey to support their 5 year plan.
Please follow this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/paoutdoorrec

Question 5 allows you to fill in what recreation you feel needs to be funded.
Question 9 is a fill-in as to what you would like DCNR to consider in their next 5 year recreation plan.

Perfect opportunities for us to let them know what 4 Wheel Drive recreation is and what we would like (more challenging trails in the state forests).

Take the survey and send the link to all you 4 Wheel Drive friends!

- Dave

For more details see the Resource: http://www.apps.dcnr.state.pa.us/news/resource/res2014/14-0402-resource.aspx#blurb1

[ddechri]

Survey will close May 16th! Please visit the site and add your opinions! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/paoutdoorrec

The April 29th review of the survey indicated:
 - Average age was 59 years and 92% were white
 - Walking is the top cited recreation 75%, scenic driving was second 53%
 - Off leash dog parks, trails for motorized use, team sport facilities and skate parks ranked lowest, although ¼ ranked motorized trails a 5 priority

We need to turn the tide and bring motorized trail usage up from the bottom!

- Dave

From the May 14 Resource newletter:

Pennsylvanians invited to complete online outdoor recreation survey by Friday
DCNR Secretary Ellen Ferretti is encouraging Pennsylvanians to share what they like to do outdoors in a 5-minute, online survey that will assist with planning.

More than 6,000 people have already taken the survey, which has been open since April 1. The survey is completely confidential and will just take a few minutes here.

DCNR is working with experts across the state to develop the next Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2014-18), which will help to guide future recreation investments, policies and facilities.

“Five years after the current Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Plan was written, recreation interests and trends may be different,” Ferretti said. “We’d liked to know if walking is still Pennsylvanians favorite outdoor activity? Do people still want trails and on-road bike lanes? “

Citizen feedback is an important component to building the goals of the plan. In addition to a scientifically conducted survey earlier this year by Penn State and a survey of recreation providers currently being performed, a general online survey is now open for Pennsylvanians wanting to share their opinions about outdoor recreation.