With plenty of uncertainty still ahead due to COVID-19, Bridgton Rec is seeking some public input as it navigates the road ahead.

On Wednesday, Rec Director Gary Colello launched a public survey online at  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHDGGK7

The survey asks the following:

1. If guidelines were laid out for youth athletics to resume as early as this summer for sports like baseball, softball, lacrosse, how likely are you to sign up your children for their respective sports?

• Unlikely At All

• Yes but would prefer local in Town programming with no traveling to other Towns

• Yes we would sign up and would travel to other Towns to play

• My Child Does Not Play Any Sports

2. If the Town of Bridgton is unable to have the traditional July 3rd Independence Day Celebration Firework Display which holiday/event would be your second choice for the fireworks display?

• Halloween Night

• Labor Day

• Festival of Lights

• Veterans Day

• Double The Shows Fireworks Next Year

• Other    

3. Are You Signing Up For Summer Rec Programs (Camp and/or Swim Lessons)?

• Summer Rec All Summer

• Summer Rec - Varied Weeks

• Swim Lessons Only

• Both

• Will Not Sign Up For Programs This Summer

• Other (please specify)

4. Hypothetically Speaking: If you were signing up your child for Summer Rec Day Camp what would be most particularly important to you this summer? 
5. If Bridgton Recreation were to offer athletic programming such as clinics, pick up games, league games, and/or practices this summer how likely are you to send your children?

• Very likely

• Likely

• My Child Does Not Play Sports

• Unlikely

• Very unlikely

• Other (please specify)

6. Compared to before the State of Maine “Stay At Home” order went into place, do you use outdoor recreational areas more, less or about the same amount now?

• Significantly more

• Moderately more

• Slightly more

• About the same amount

• Slightly less

• Moderately less

• Significantly less

7. Has the Town of Bridgton Recreation Department adequately communicated with your family about program cancellations, refunds, new programs and information regarding programming?

• Satisfied

• Not Satisfied

• I had no idea there was any information provided

8. How do you normally find out about events/programs in Town? Select All That Apply

• Webiste

• Bridgton Rec E-Mails

• Newspaper

• Social Media/Internet

• Come Into The Town Office or Town Hall

• Outside Agency

9. What events or programs would you like to see offered in Town? Please provide us some details!

• Adult Leagues

• More Adult Pick-Up Games

• Youth and/or Adult Arts & Theater

• More Youth Athletic Activities 

• Town Musical / Entertainment Events

• More Exercise Programs

• Other (please specify)

10. Do you think the Recreation Department has served the needs of the community? If no, please indicate how we can do better!

• Yes

• No