Paddler Use Data Survey
To date there has been much discussion revolving around paddle sport access to city facilities.  There will be direction
rendered by the Crystal River City Council at their regular meeting on July 13, 2009.  This decision will be made with no
data as to use levels, types, times, etc.  Please help us gather some basic data and opinions on what you'd like to see
in the hope that the decision can be made in a rational manner and based on actual fact  instead of emotional claims.
Please check the appropriate boxes and then hit submit.  Please only take the survey one time.
1. Are you a Crystal River Resident ?

2. Do you use Hunter Springs Park ?

3.  Which of the  following best
describes your use of Hunter Spring
Park. Check the box.:

  a.  I use it just as a launch and     
never use any of the other facilities.

   b.  I combine paddling with other
park amenities (swim, wade, picnic,
volleyball, etc.)

 c.  I don't paddle everytime I use the
park.

4.  Do you ever stop and shop at any
Crystal River stores when you are in
town to paddle?

5.  Do you stay overnight if you are not
a resident?

6. Do you go to restaurants while you
are here?

7.  How much do you estimate you
spend on a day trip to Crystal River
per person?

 a. < $25
 b. > $25

8. Do you own your own canoe or
kayak?

9.  Do you ever rent equipment?

10. Would you rent gear if you had to
haul it yourself?

11.  Do you come with a group?

12.  Do you carpool?

13.  Have you ever had a significant
conflict with other park users?

14.  Have you ever had a problem
finding a place to park?

15.  Should parks be themed and only
activities that strictly fit the theme be
allowed.  For example:  Hunter Spring
is a beach and only swimming and sun
bathing should be allowed. No
Kayaking.

16. If the city were to provide kayak
access via a floating dock and ramp at
another location would you use it?

17. Is the current beach launch
adequate?

18.Do you think kayakers need to find
an area other than Hunter Springs?
 YES   NO
 Check the box that best describes what you'd
like to see happen with paddler access at
Hunter Springs.
Please check only one.
A.  Kayaks and canoes should be
banned from Hunter Springs Park
and only city residents should be
able to use the park. (Note: Not all
Crystal River addresses are
actually within city limits.)

B.  Only residents living within the
actual city limits should be able to
use Hunter Springs Park. (Note:
Not all Crystal River addresses are
actually within city limits.) Privately
owned kayaks/canoes only may be
launched.

C. Anybody can use Hunter Springs
Park, but kayaks and canoes
should be banned. No outfitters.

D. Anybody can use Hunter Spring
Park, but only privately owned
paddle craft should be allowed in
Hunter Springs Park. Rental
kayaks/canoes should not be
launched there and outfitter tours
should be banned.

E. Anybody can use Hunter Springs
Park. It's a public resource like a
sidewalk or city street. Outfitters
should be allowed to provide
services to park visitors as long as
no money is collected in the park
and they do not solicit business
while there.
YES    NO
YES    NO
In the comment box below, please give us an idea
of when you use Hunter Spring to paddle.  For
example, launch early come back by noon, or
launch early stay out all day.  Only use it in winter
or only use it in summer.

You are also welcome to add any comments you
might feel important.