Welcome to the Great Parks of Hamilton County Comprehensive Master Plan Online Community Workshop!

Thank you to everyone who has joined us at the in-person community workshops. Not able to make it? That’s okay! Here in the online workshop, you can interact with the same information that was presented at the in-person workshop, and get the opportunity to contribute your ideas and input for the future of Great Parks of Hamilton County. As someone who lives in or visits Hamilton County, sharing your ideas and experience is essential to understanding the needs of our community and shaping a community-driven vision for the future of our parks. Please invite your family and friends to participate. The workshop will be open until November 26. Here’s how to participate:

1. Review the Presentation

Make sure you are familiar with the Comprehensive Master Plan process and the planning team’s analysis to date, so you have all the context for answering the workshop questions. Click here to view or download the presentation.

2. Answer the Community Workshop questions

Contribute your opinions, knowledge, and insight by answering as many of the following questions as you would like. The more input we get, the better!

Online Community Workshop Questions

Online Community Workshop #1

Station 1: Parks & Programs

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Which 3 Great Parks of Hamilton County parks do you or members of your family use or visit most often?

Campbell Lakes Preserve

Embshoff Woods

Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

Fernbank Park

Francis RecreAcres

Glenwood Gardens

Lake Isabella

Little Miami Golf Center

Miami Whitewater Forest

Mitchell Memorial Forest

Otto Armleader Memorial Park

Sharon Woods

Shawnee Lookout

Triple Creek

Winton Woods

Withrow Nature Preserve

Woodland Mound

OtherOther

What are your favorite things to do at a Great Park?

Biking

Boating

Camping

Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddleboarding

Educational Programs

Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Mountain Biking

Nature Observation

Outdoor Education

Sports Leagues

Trail Walking/Jogging

Visit Dog Park(s)

Spraygrounds

OtherOther

How often have you visited a Great Parks of Hamilton County park in the past year?

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

21-25 times

25+ times

What is your Zip Code?

What improvements to Great Parks' parks and facilities would encourage you to use them more often?

What changes to existing or new programs/activities would encourage you to participate in more Great Parks programs and/or activities?

Where would you prioritize additional parkland in Hamilton County?

Station 2: Trails

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How often have you used the Great Parks trail system in the past 12 months?

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

21-25 times

25+ times

How often have you used the regional trail system in the past 12 months?

1-5 times

6-10 times

11-20 times

21-25 times

25+ times

Which types of Great Parks trails do you use?

Fitness Trails

Horse Trails

Mountain Bike Trails

Nature Trails

Shared Use Trails

What improvements (access, facilities, connections, infrastructure, etc.) would encourage you to use the Great Parks trails or regional trails more often?

Where would you prioritize improvements?

Station 3: Sustainability & Conservation

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How aware are you of Great Parks of Hamilton County's dedication to conservation in regards to the following:

Water Quality

Very Aware

Somewhat Aware

Not Aware

Air Quality

Very Aware

Somewhat Aware

Not Aware

Habitat

Very Aware

Somewhat Aware

Not Aware

Invasive Species/Biodiversity

Very Aware

Somewhat Aware

Not Aware

There is an extensive system of rivers and streams within Hamilton County. Great Parks of Hamilton County has a land acquisition program to acquire and protect properties along these rivers and streams. How important do you think it is to use these protected areas to also provide the following:

Connected network of trails (i.e. walking, hiking, biking, and nature trails)

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Don't Know

Water access (i.e. canoeing, kayaking, and fishing)

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Don't Know

Environmental protection only (no public access)

Very Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Don't Know

Following are actions that Great Parks of Hamilton County could take to improve parks and conservation areas. How strongly would you support the following efforts?

Purchase land that protects the environment (no public access)

Very Supportive

Somewhat Supportive

Not Supportive

Don't Know

Use greenways in flooplains along rivers and creeks to develop trails and new access to water

Very Supportive

Somewhat Supportive

Not Supportive

Don't Know

Develop new nature trails

Very Supportive

Somewhat Supportive

Not Supportive

Don't Know

Develop new nature centers

Very Supportive

Somewhat Supportive

Not Supportive

Don't Know

What other efforts would you support that would improve parks and conservation areas?

Where in Hamilton County should Great Parks of Hamilton County prioritize acquisition of land for conservation?

What other steps should Great Parks of Hamilton County be taking to be sustainable?

Section 4: Tell Us About Yourself

Please help us make sure we are reaching everyone! Note: This section is voluntary. All information will be kept anonymous. Answer as many questions as you feel comfortable.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

OtherOther

What is your age?

15 or younger

16-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 or older

Which of the following describes your race/ethnicity? (Check all that apply)

African American/Black

Asian/Indian

White Caucasian

Native American

Asian/Pacific Islander

OtherOther

What is your household type?

Live alone

Live with spouse/partner and children

Live with roommate/housemate

Live with children or parent(s) only

Live with spouse/partner

What neighborhood/area of town do you live in?

What else can or should Great Parks of Hamilton County do to meet the needs of your community in this part of Hamilton County?

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Thank you for taking the time to contribute! Please share the online workshop with friends and family. The online workshop will be open until November 26.