What is your zip code? 20904
How often do you visit the park? Once a month or less
How do you typically get to the park? Other - 1/2 drive, 1/2 bike
Have you reserved a permit for the group picnic area? No
Of the group picnic area amenities, which do you use most often? (Select three) Picnic Shelter, Grill Station
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 2-5: Imaginary play, Enclosed swings, Crawl tubes
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 5-12: Towers, Chain or cable walks, Swings
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)

What is your zip code? 20904
How often do you visit the park? Once a month or less
How do you typically get to the park? Drive
Have you reserved a permit for the group picnic area? No
If you have reserved a permit, what was the size of your group? N/A
What age groups do you most frequently see using the group picnic area? Adults with children
Of the group picnic area amenities, which do you use most often? (Select three) Other - I don’t use it
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 2-5: Easy climbers, Imaginary play, Balancing activities
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 5-12: Swings
What are your thoughts on the Valley Mill Special Park group picnic area, including what you currently like or dislike about it and any feedback on the concept plan, such as anything you feel is missing? I like that it is away from Randolph Rd
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)

What is your zip code? 20904
How often do you visit the park? One of more times a week
How do you typically get to the park? Walk
Have you reserved a permit for the group picnic area? No
If you have reserved a permit, what was the size of your group? N/A
What age groups do you most frequently see using the group picnic area? Adults with children
Of the group picnic area amenities, which do you use most often? (Select three) Picnic Shelter, Athletic Field, Other - areas around the athletic field.
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 2-5: Simple slides, Easy climbers, Enclosed swings
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 5-12: No preference
What are your thoughts on the Valley Mill Special Park group picnic area, including what you currently like or dislike about it and any feedback on the concept plan, such as anything you feel is missing? Agreed the site and facilities are in disrepair, need updating, and glad to see attention given this area to make it more functional and inviting to future users. I like the isolated nature of the space but at the same feel its isolation has led to its underutilization over time. Road access will need to be enhanced/widened to allow two-way traffic, and given parking is limited to 10 spaces access via sidewalk would be needed from the lower parking area. With respect to the concept plan as it pertains to the overall space envelope for athletic activities, I question the need for a backstop, and volleyball court based on current usage, and would prefer to see one large flexible athletic field space and INCLUDE A FENCED IN DOG EXERCISE AREA similar to that at Columbia Park in Burtonsville. If a volleyball court is necessary, place it at the bottom of the hill where the barn was located. This are could also be utilized for another Picnic shelter. If baseball/softball is the desired activity, West Fairland Local Park is a good location. If upgrading the restroom facilities at the upper field, it makes sense to add fixed/permanent restroom facilities at the lower picnic area else make all the restroom facilities portable. From a security/safety perspective, I would prefer a stop light be introduced at the entrance to Valley Mill Park / Pilgrim Hills Park in addition to any gate accessing the upper field. While outside of the scope of this project, I would like attention given the Pond just down the hill from the Athletic fields. Respectfully submitted. CJF
Which of the following best describes you? White (Not of Hispanic Origin)

Which name do you prefer for Montgomery Parks' newest park in downtown Silver Spring? Bottleworks Lane Urban Park

Which name do you prefer for Montgomery Parks' newest park in downtown Silver Spring? Bottleworks Lane Urban Park

Which name do you prefer for Montgomery Parks' newest park in downtown Silver Spring? Kennett Street Urban Park

What is your zip code? 20904
How often do you visit the park? One of more times a week
How do you typically get to the park? Walk
Have you reserved a permit for the group picnic area? Yes
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the time frame for when you permitted the picnic shelter. Late April
If you have reserved a permit, what was the size of your group? 0 - 25 people
What age groups do you most frequently see using the group picnic area? Adults with children
Of the group picnic area amenities, which do you use most often? (Select three) Picnic Shelter, Grill Station, Volleyball
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 2-5: Spinning activities, Jumping/bouncing, Interactive play
Select your top three priorities for playground equipment suitable for ages 5-12: Chain or cable walks, Horizontal climbers, Swings
What are your thoughts on the Valley Mill Special Park group picnic area, including what you currently like or dislike about it and any feedback on the concept plan, such as anything you feel is missing? I think there needs to be more types of cans to dispose of things like recycling and charcoal for the picnic area.
Which of the following best describes you? Black or African (Not of Hispanic Origin)

Approximately how far do you live from Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park? (select one) 1/4 mile
How do you typically get to the park? Walk
How often do you visit the playground? Once a month or less
How long do you typically stay at the playground? 0 - 30 minutes
How many children visit the playground with you? Two
What are the ages of the children you bring to the playground? (Select all that apply.) 6 - 10 years old
What challenges or issues at the existing playground are of greatest concern? (Select up to three responses.) The play equipment is outdated, uninteresting, and not challenging.
What kinds of play do your children value most at playgrounds? Please rate the following on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 = not at all important, 5 = very important).
What kinds of physical movement play do your children value most at playgrounds? (Select up to 5.) Swings, Climbing, Spinning, Balancing, Running
What are your top priorities for amenities at the playground? Please rate the following amenities on a scale from 1 - 5 (1 = not at all important, 5 = very important).
Which other playgrounds do you visit regularly? Are there features that you find interesting, engaging, or special? Silver Spring Intermediate Park

Which name do you prefer for Montgomery Parks' newest park in downtown Silver Spring? Bottleworks Lane Urban Park

Approximately how far do you live from Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park? (select one) 1/4 mile
How do you typically get to the park? Walk
How often do you visit the playground? Once or twice a week
How long do you typically stay at the playground? 30 - 60 minutes
How many children visit the playground with you? One
What are the ages of the children you bring to the playground? (Select all that apply.) 2 - 5 years old
What challenges or issues at the existing playground are of greatest concern? (Select up to three responses.) The play equipment is outdated, uninteresting, and not challenging.
What kinds of play do your children value most at playgrounds? Please rate the following on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 = not at all important, 5 = very important).
What kinds of physical movement play do your children value most at playgrounds? (Select up to 5.) Swings, Slides, Climbing, Balancing, Running
What are your top priorities for amenities at the playground? Please rate the following amenities on a scale from 1 - 5 (1 = not at all important, 5 = very important).
Which other playgrounds do you visit regularly? Are there features that you find interesting, engaging, or special? Seven oaks Park, Sligo and Dennis avenue local park - equipment accommodating large age and activity ranges, very engaging
Please share any additional thoughts about the playground renovation project. Increasing shade and/or selecting equipment that doesn’t heat up too much in the sun is important. Also using natural mulch (no synthetic surfaces) to avoid overheating. Easier access to the creek would also be nice similar to other parks close by that have a standing sand area.