Shevlin Park Management Plan
Shevlin Park Management Plan public involvement update 09/16/2014
In balance with nature…..
Outreach Outline • • • •
Shevlin Park questionnaire – June 19 through August 29th Targeted outreach to user groups (COTA, CORK, DogPac, Neigh. Assoc.) Media ads announcing project, questionnaire, CAC Shevlin Park field interviews – 166 interviews conducted July 7th (am/pm), July 8th, August 2, August 16 Shevlin stakeholder interviews – major property owners and agencies •
• • Shevlin Park roundtable discussion with BPRD staff • Shevlin Citizens Advisory Committee (20 members); 1st meeting October 8, 2014 • Shevlin neighbors meeting (Shevlin Commons, Shevlin Pines, Three Pines); September 9th, Aspen Hall
• Public open house (to be scheduled)
Shevlin Park Management Plan
1. How do you most frequently travel to Shevlin Park? Car
71.0%
Bike
14.7%
On foot
14.3%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
2. How many times a year do you visit Shevlin Park?
More than ten times a year
62.0%
Two to five times a year
17.5%
Six to ten times a year
17.1%
Once a year
3.4%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
3. Where do you live? NW Bend NE Bend SW Bend SE Bend Central Oregon, outside of Bend I do not live in Central Oregon
56.0% 14.8% 10.7% 8.4% 6.7% 3.4%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
4. Demographics - Please select all that apply: I am - female
57.2%
I am - male
38.4%
I am 41 to 60 years of age
38.0%
I am 20 to 40 years of age
26.3%
I am 61 or over I prefer not to answer I am under 20 years of age
18.9% 2.2% 0.5%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
5. When you visit the park do you visit most often? With other adults
34.6%
With one or more pets
29.9%
Alone With children
21.5% 14.1%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
6. Do you come to the park to play or experience nature? Experience nature
Play
77.0%
23.0%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
7. Tell us how often you visit Shevlin Park to take part in the following activities. (1= most often; 5= not at all) Run or walk Enjoy nature alone or with family (scenery, Tumalo Creek, animals, etc.)
1.41 1.84
Walking a dog or other pet Bike Celebrating special occasions (family picnics, weddings, birthdays, etc.) Fishing or swimming in Tumalo Creek Organized programs (camps, classes, events, etc.)
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
2.85 3.14 4.18 4.25 4.55
8. How important is Shevlin Park as a natural area? Very Important Important Somewhat important Not important
84.5% 10.6% 4.1% 0.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
9. Do you plan visits to Shevlin Park when you think there will be: Fewer people there
58.3%
This is not a factor in planning your visit More people there
41.0% 0.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
10. What activities do you think are most compatible with why you visit Shevlin Park? (select all that apply) Walking
81.2%
Running
59.7%
Dog walking
56.2%
Bicycling
45.7%
Nature education Fishing Special events (parties, weddings, etc.)
40.0% 19.6% 14.0%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
11. What activities do you think are least compatible with why you visit Shevlin Park? (select all that apply) Special events (parties, weddings, etc.)
57.5%
Fishing
35.1%
Bicycling
30.9%
Dog walking Running Nature education/appreciation Walking
25.0% 9.9% 7.1% 1.9%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
12. Have you had a negative experience as a result of other users at Shevlin Park? Dogs
58.9%
Cyclists
34.5%
Other
14.7%
Programmed event participants
13.7%
Runners
5.4%
Groups on nature walks
3.2%
Walkers
3.2%
People fishing
1.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
13. When/if a negative experience occurs where does this happen most often? On trails Along Tumalo Creek In a parking lot At Fremont Meadow At picnic facilities
81.9% 18.6% 14.2% 8.8% 7.1%
Other
4.4%
At the fishing pond
4.4%
At Aspen Hall
3.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
14. Please rank the issues listed below from you highest concern (1) to your least concern (8) Fire in the park Trash Erosion
3.02 3.29 3.41
Parking Side trails created by park users Weeds Noise Directional signage
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
4.46 4.72 4.98 5.81 6.29
Open-ended Response Sampler (from 469 of 827 respondents) “Great job on the improved trail along the creek. More garbage cans and doggydoo bag stations please.” “It's a beautiful place, but often very crowded.” “Appreciate that you have kept the road closed, not only for fire safety but for letting children ride their bikes safely.” “Please - in winter, plow a strip of park road so walkers can use park in winter.” “We need legal off leash access in Shevlin Park for dogs!” “Dogs need to be on leash!” “Mixed use requires that each primary user group acknowledge their responsibilities and enjoy their use in a manner that is respectful of the other uses” “Should be restored, preserved and kept safe as a natural habitat facility. We have plenty of developed parks for events, dog running and sports, but too few natural areas.”
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
what’s next? • • • • • •
Shevlin Citizens Advisory Committee; 1st meeting October 8, 2014 Assess questionnaire results and begin preliminary management plan Review preliminary management plan with BPRD Board, staff and CAC Refine preliminary management plan and draft master plan Schedule public open house to review management plan and master plan BPRD Board adopts management plan and master plan
Shevlin Park Management Plan
In balance with nature…..
Outreach Outline • • • •
Shevlin Park questionnaire – June 19 through August 29th Targeted outreach to user groups (COTA, CORK, DogPac, Neigh. Assoc.) Media ads announcing project, questionnaire, CAC Shevlin Park field interviews – 166 interviews conducted July 7th (am/pm), July 8th, August 2, August 16 Shevlin stakeholder interviews – major property owners and agencies •
• • Shevlin Park roundtable discussion with BPRD staff • Shevlin Citizens Advisory Committee (20 members); 1st meeting October 8, 2014 • Shevlin neighbors meeting (Shevlin Commons, Shevlin Pines, Three Pines); September 9th, Aspen Hall
• Public open house (to be scheduled)
Shevlin Park Management Plan
1. How do you most frequently travel to Shevlin Park? Car
71.0%
Bike
14.7%
On foot
14.3%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
2. How many times a year do you visit Shevlin Park?
More than ten times a year
62.0%
Two to five times a year
17.5%
Six to ten times a year
17.1%
Once a year
3.4%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
3. Where do you live? NW Bend NE Bend SW Bend SE Bend Central Oregon, outside of Bend I do not live in Central Oregon
56.0% 14.8% 10.7% 8.4% 6.7% 3.4%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
4. Demographics - Please select all that apply: I am - female
57.2%
I am - male
38.4%
I am 41 to 60 years of age
38.0%
I am 20 to 40 years of age
26.3%
I am 61 or over I prefer not to answer I am under 20 years of age
18.9% 2.2% 0.5%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
5. When you visit the park do you visit most often? With other adults
34.6%
With one or more pets
29.9%
Alone With children
21.5% 14.1%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
6. Do you come to the park to play or experience nature? Experience nature
Play
77.0%
23.0%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
7. Tell us how often you visit Shevlin Park to take part in the following activities. (1= most often; 5= not at all) Run or walk Enjoy nature alone or with family (scenery, Tumalo Creek, animals, etc.)
1.41 1.84
Walking a dog or other pet Bike Celebrating special occasions (family picnics, weddings, birthdays, etc.) Fishing or swimming in Tumalo Creek Organized programs (camps, classes, events, etc.)
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
2.85 3.14 4.18 4.25 4.55
8. How important is Shevlin Park as a natural area? Very Important Important Somewhat important Not important
84.5% 10.6% 4.1% 0.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
9. Do you plan visits to Shevlin Park when you think there will be: Fewer people there
58.3%
This is not a factor in planning your visit More people there
41.0% 0.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
10. What activities do you think are most compatible with why you visit Shevlin Park? (select all that apply) Walking
81.2%
Running
59.7%
Dog walking
56.2%
Bicycling
45.7%
Nature education Fishing Special events (parties, weddings, etc.)
40.0% 19.6% 14.0%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
11. What activities do you think are least compatible with why you visit Shevlin Park? (select all that apply) Special events (parties, weddings, etc.)
57.5%
Fishing
35.1%
Bicycling
30.9%
Dog walking Running Nature education/appreciation Walking
25.0% 9.9% 7.1% 1.9%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
12. Have you had a negative experience as a result of other users at Shevlin Park? Dogs
58.9%
Cyclists
34.5%
Other
14.7%
Programmed event participants
13.7%
Runners
5.4%
Groups on nature walks
3.2%
Walkers
3.2%
People fishing
1.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
13. When/if a negative experience occurs where does this happen most often? On trails Along Tumalo Creek In a parking lot At Fremont Meadow At picnic facilities
81.9% 18.6% 14.2% 8.8% 7.1%
Other
4.4%
At the fishing pond
4.4%
At Aspen Hall
3.7%
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
14. Please rank the issues listed below from you highest concern (1) to your least concern (8) Fire in the park Trash Erosion
3.02 3.29 3.41
Parking Side trails created by park users Weeds Noise Directional signage
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
4.46 4.72 4.98 5.81 6.29
Open-ended Response Sampler (from 469 of 827 respondents) “Great job on the improved trail along the creek. More garbage cans and doggydoo bag stations please.” “It's a beautiful place, but often very crowded.” “Appreciate that you have kept the road closed, not only for fire safety but for letting children ride their bikes safely.” “Please - in winter, plow a strip of park road so walkers can use park in winter.” “We need legal off leash access in Shevlin Park for dogs!” “Dogs need to be on leash!” “Mixed use requires that each primary user group acknowledge their responsibilities and enjoy their use in a manner that is respectful of the other uses” “Should be restored, preserved and kept safe as a natural habitat facility. We have plenty of developed parks for events, dog running and sports, but too few natural areas.”
Shevlin Park Management Plan questionnaire 06/19/2014 through 08/29/2014
what’s next? • • • • • •
Shevlin Citizens Advisory Committee; 1st meeting October 8, 2014 Assess questionnaire results and begin preliminary management plan Review preliminary management plan with BPRD Board, staff and CAC Refine preliminary management plan and draft master plan Schedule public open house to review management plan and master plan BPRD Board adopts management plan and master plan
Shevlin Park Management Plan
