FALL 1994
Hello. (Make certain you are speaking with a resident of this dwelling who is 16 or older. We prefer you speak to the householder or spouse. If no resident 16 or older is available, terminate interview.) My name is _________________. I am a student at Illinois State University. Our Field Geography class is doing a study for the staff at Comlara Park, which includes Evergreen Lake. Would you mind volunteering a few minutes to answer some questions? I will keep your answers confidential, you will remain anonymous, we will report results in a grouped fashion, and your participation is voluntary. (If YES, continue. If NO, offer brochure, thank, and leave.)
1. Location:
NA
_____ NB _____ NC ______ BA _____ BB _____ BC_____
Address ___________________
2. Background
A. Which age group are you in? (Read groups; mark one.)
16-25 _____ 26-40 _____ 41-59
_____ 60+ _____
B. How many people age 18 or younger here? ________
C. How many years have you lived in McLean County? (Read group; mark one.)
0-2 _____ 3-5 _____ 6-10
_____ 11+ _____
3. Before this interview, were you aware that Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park existed?
YES _____ NO _____
(If NO, go to #9. If YES, go to #4.)
4. How many times would you estimate you have used Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park in the past year?
0 _____ 1-2 _____ 3+ _____
5. Has anyone else in this household used Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park in the past year?
YES _____ NO _____
6. Can you identify any of the services Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park offers?
YES _____ NO _____
If NO, go to #7. If YES, ask them to identify as many as possible.)
_____ boat rental _____ cross-country
skiing _____ ice fishing
_____off-road biking
_____ boating/private _____
fishing _____ ice skating _____
picnics _____ camping
_____ hiking _____ nature
programs _____ swimming
7. Can you identify one special event offered at Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park in 1994?
YES _____ NO _____
If NO, go to #8. If YES, ask them to name it. If they fail, mark #7 as NO.)
_____ Beach Volleyball Tournament
_____ Civil War Re-enactment
_____ Comlarafest Pioneer Days
_____ Boat Safety Class
_____ Comlara Cycle-cross
_____ County Tree Planting
8. Have you ever used Comlara Park's 24-hour information hotline?
YES _____ NO _____ (That
number is 309-726-2022)
9. If Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park advertised its services and special events more, would
you be more likely to use the park?
YES _____ NO
_____ NOT SURE _____
10. How far away in miles, by road, do you think Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park is from the old courthouse in downtown Bloomington? _________ miles
11. McLean County Parks and Recreation Department is the name of the agency that manages Evergreen Lake-Comlara Park, as well as S.H. West County Park near LeRoy. Do you prefer this name for the agency or one of these alternatives, which may better identify the programs, facilities, and activities provided by the agency?
_____ Prefer McLean County Parks and Conservation Department
_____ Prefer McLean County Parks and Forest Preserves Department
_____ Prefer some other name: ________________________________
_____ Prefer current name
_____ No opinion
12. Do you have any comments you would like me to relay to the staff at Comlara Park?
Thank. Offer brochure. Depart.
Interviewer __________
Contact me via email at mdsuble@ilstu.edu
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Created 10 August 1998. Last revision occurred 10 August 1998.