2011 Parks and Recreation Survey Results and Public Forum Input
- Parks and Recreation Survey
- Quantitative Results (data and associated graphs)
- Qualitative Results (written comments)
- Public Forum Input — See page 36 of the Five Year Plan
Before our plan was finalized, we gave the public an opportunity to review it and make comments for a 30 day period beginning June 13, 2013. The comments we received and the action taken by the committee as a result can be reviewed in the Five Year Plan beginning on page 33.
The Helena Township Recreation and Natural Resource Plan will be in effect for 2013 through 2017. In 2016, the Parks and Recreation Committee will begin the process of constructing a new plan for the years 2018-2023.
Thank you to Tina Fields of Tall Pines Computer Training for her expert help in producing a Five Year Plan with a professional look !!
Che Recreation and Natural Resource Plan is an important document that serves as a guide for the township to manage the township owned parks and trails with Helena Township. It is required by the department of Natural Resources in order to qualify for their grant programs. This plan was completed by the Helena Township Parks and Recreation Committee based on the results of a survey completed by the Helena Township community in October, 2011, and a public forum which was held in November of 2011. You can view the Survey and the Quantitative and Qualitative results on the following links.
2011 Parks and Recreation Survey Results and Public Forum Input
- Parks and Recreation Survey
- Quantitative Results (data and associated graphs)
- Qualitative Results (written comments)
- Public Forum Input — See page 36 of the Five Year Plan
Before our plan was finalized, we gave the public an opportunity to review it and make comments for a 30 day period beginning June 13, 2013. The comments we received and the action taken by the committee as a result can be reviewed in the Five Year Plan beginning on page 33.
The Helena Township Recreation and Natural Resource Plan will be in effect for 2013 through 2017. In 2016, the Parks and Recreation Committee will begin the process of constructing a new plan for the years 2018-2023.
Thank you to Tina Fields of Tall Pines Computer Training for her expert help in producing a Five Year Plan with a professional look !!
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This newly formed (Parks and Recreation) committee is committed to leading the charge of establishing a new five-year parks and recreation plan as one of its initial key initiatives. This five-year plan is important on many fronts, but foremost it is a requirement for the township to submit grant applications with the State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources allowing the community to potentially receive funding in support of the key initiatives outlined in the five-year plan.
The parks and recreation committee has outlined a project plan that establishes a path in order to complete the five-year plan. There are three primary approaches that the committee has structured that provide an avenue for the greater community to provide input and help define and align the priorities of this plan.
First, a Parks and Recreation Survey was developed and made available to the community during the month of October 2011. This input has been analyzed and incorporated into the strategic planning process for the development of the Parks and Recreation five-year plan.
Second, a Public Forum was held on November 10, 2011 at the Helena Township Community Center. This forum provided an overview of the committee’s 2011/2012 key initiatives, the Parks & Recreation Survey results as well as gained the community’s input for establishing a new five-year Parks & Recreation plan and defining the appropriate priorities for implementing this plan.