Madison Mayodan - Rec Plan by Destination by Design

SPRING 2025

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Madison-Mayodan

Recreation Commission

300 S 2nd Ave

Mayodan, NC 27027

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PREPARED BY:

Destination by Design

136 Furman Rd

Boone, NC 28607

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Lee Mitchell - Director, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission

Gini Cardwell - Chair, M-M Recreation Commission

Clarke Erskine - McMichael High School

Macy Hurd - Farris Memorial Park, Town of Mayodan

Jenny Edwards - Resilient Trails Network

Mary Martin - M-M Recreation Commission

Tom Rodgers - Town of Madison/M-M Recreation Commission

Lindsey Pegg - Tourism Manager, ROCO Economic Development and Tourism

Melody Shuler - Town Manager, Town of Mayodan

Janice Wilkinson - Community Member

Amy Roberts - Town Manager, Town of Madison

Adriene Heffner - Recreation Specialist, M-M Recreation Commission

The Madison-Mayodan Parks & Recreation Master Plan“Moving Together” serves as the primary planning document for enhancing and expanding parks and recreation opportunities in the Towns of Madison and Mayodan. This chapter summarizes the foundation and intent of this work, and provides insight on the plan purpose, goals, process, and overall organization.

1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission serves the communities of Madison and Mayodan by facilitating a variety of recreational opportunities that enhance quality of life and promote a healthy, active lifestyle for all participants. Established over 40 years ago, the Commission was created through an inter-local agreement between the Towns of Mayodan and Madison, forming North Carolina’s first merged parks and recreation department. Department staff provide citizens and visitors with important services that include athletic and outdoor recreational programming and facility management.

The Towns have a rich history of agriculture that centered on cotton and tobacco. Both towns experienced growth in the mid to late 1800s as cotton mills and tobacco factories became established. The Mayo and Dan Rivers also played an important role for the towns as they were used for trade. The primary industry transitioned to textiles in the mid-1900s. Both Madison and Mayodan also feature historic downtown shopping districts.

The Towns feature a diverse range of natural, cultural, historical, and recreational assets. Their proximity to Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point in the Piedmont Triad, and the smaller cities of Reidsville, Eden, and Martinsville, combined with access to the Dan and Mayo Rivers, places them in a unique location that could serve as a regional hub for outdoor recreation.

Madison and Mayodan recognize the significance of their valuable assets and location and are committed to developing a vibrant outdoor recreation economy in western Rockingham County. The recent development of trails, river accesses, and parks within the towns reflects their commitment to improving recreational opportunities for both community members and visitors. Moving Together Madison-Mayodan casts a vision for parks and recreation that supports and enhances quality of life, increases accessibility and connectivity for people of all ages and abilities, and drives economic growth.

1.2 PROJECT GOALS

QUALITY OF LIFE

Enhance the quality of life for current and future Madison and Mayodan citizens by providing quality recreation services and programs and an interconnected network of public green space.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Create sustainable recreational infrastructure that provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities and enhances community wellness through the improvement of physical, mental, and social health.

ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY

Enhance access to the Mayo and Dan Rivers and connect parks, open space, and other significant community assets through a network of multi-use greenways and trails.

UNITY

Identify projects that also help achieve broader community goals, such as collaboration between the towns and link the past with the present and future.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Spur economic growth by creating recreational opportunities and community assets that attract visitors to the Towns of Madison and Mayodan.

GRANT FUNDING

Ensure grant competitiveness by adhering to relevant grant funding guidelines.

1.3 PLANNING PROCESS

The Madison-Mayodan Parks & Recreation Master Plan represents the culmination of more than nine (9) months of analysis, planning, graphic development, and several meetings and site visits. The planning process involved four major phases, including:

1. Research and Preliminary Analysis

2. Stakeholder and Public Engagement

3. Plan Development

4. Final Plan Development

RESEARCH AND PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS : May 2024

Conducted site visits to assess and develop a database of existing parks and recreation assets. Reviewed past planning efforts that may have implications on Moving Together Madison Mayodan. Completed a kick-off meeting with the project committee to discuss key opportunities and constraints and review detailed demographic and economic data.

STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT : July - August 2024

Facilitated a series of interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders to understand the needs, desires, and interests of the community. Collected input from community members with an online survey. Created a project website that served as a portal for sharing information throughout the planning process.

PLAN DEVELOPMENT : August - October 2024

Developed a plan framework that featured preliminary recommendations for enhancing and expanding recreational opportunities and assets within the towns. Presented recommendations to the project committee for comment and support. Conducted a public forum to gather feedback from community members.

FINAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT : December 2024

Created a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan that features project recommendations, phasing schedule with estimate of probable cost, and outline of key grant funding sources.

1.4 PLAN ORGANIZATION

The Madison- Mayodan Parks & Recreation Master Plan is organized into five (5) major chapters as outlined below.

Chapter 1: Background & Purpose

This chapter highlights the project background, goals, planning process, and organization.

1. Background and Purpose

2. Discovery and Analysis

3. Public Engagement

4. Recommendations

5. Implementation

Chapter 2: Discovery & Analysis

This chapter examines regional context, demographics, and relevant past planning efforts in the Towns of Madison and Mayodan. It also provides a high-level overview of parks in the region.

Chapter 3: Public Engagement

This chapter discusses and highlights public engagement tools, key organizations and stakeholders, and online survey results. It concludes with emerging themes that provide a framework for plan recommendations.

Chapter 5: Implementation

This chapter provides general plan recommendations, grant funding opportunities, and a comprehensive implementation matrix.

Chapter 4: Recommendations

This chapter is organized according to four (4) Focus Areas as identified during the planning process. Each Focus Area lists specific project recommendations that include maintaining and enhancing existing facilities, investing in new facilities, and prioritizing trail and greenway connections.

This chapter explores the regional context of the Towns of Madison and Mayodan, presents demographic information, and summarizes previous planning efforts. It also provides an inventory of area parks.

This Chapter:

REGIONAL CONTEXT 2.1

This section examines the Towns of Madison and Mayodan in relation to the local geography, transportation corridors, and natural resources.

Geography

The Towns of Madison and Mayodan are located in western Rockingham County which is found in the northern Piedmont Region of North Carolina. The County is bordered on the north by Virginia and to the south by the larger urban centers of WinstonSalem and Greensboro. The towns are part of the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area of the Piedmont Triad metro region and are located within 30 miles of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, NC, as well as Martinsville and Danville, VA. The region is primarily characterized by low density rural development with small rural communities found to the east, west, and north. The incorporated municipalities of Eden, Stoneville, Reidsville, and Wentworth are also included within Rockingham County.

The towns are adjacent to each other with Mayodan lying to the north and Madison to the south. The Mayo River forms the approximate boundary of the two towns to the east and the Dan River serves as the southern boundary of Madison. Along with the Town of Stoneville, the area is commonly referred to as “West Rock”.

Transportation Corridors

US Highway 220 is the primary north-south transportation corridor that runs just east of Madison and Mayodan. The route connects the area with Martinsville, Greensboro, and the east-west Interstate transportation arteries in the Piedmont Triad. US Highway 311 and NC Highway 704 are the primary east-west transportation corridors that pass through the towns. Business US 220 provides a direct connection between Madison and Mayodan and passes through the downtowns of both. A Norfolk Southern railroad parallels the Dan and Mayo Rivers through the town limits.

Natural Resources

The Mayo and Dan Rivers are the primary streams found in the area. The Mayo River runs north to south and the Dan River runs east to west before joining at the eastern town limits of Madison. The Dan River continues eastward and northward towards the state line between Virginia and North Carolina. Big Beaver Island Creek flows along the western boundary of Madison before joining the Dan River on the town’s southern boundary.

Mayo River State Park, located north of Mayodan along the Mayo River, protects approximately 2,775 acres in North Carolina. Approximately 630 acres lie adjacent to the North Carolina State Park in Virginia and are protected by Virginia State Parks. The State Parks provide access points to the Mayo River for paddlers and trails on adjacent lands for hikers and passive recreation. The North Carolina Mayo River State Park also manages properties within the Madison and Mayodan town limits next to the river.

Additional public lands managed by Piedmont Land Conservancy, Rockingham County, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and NC State Parks are located within 30 miles of Madison and Mayodan at Knight Brown Nature Preserve, Hogan’s Creek Park, Dan River Game Lands, and Hanging Rock State Park.

DEMOGRAPHICS 2.2

This section explores population, income, and employment data for the Towns of Madison and Mayodan as reported by the US Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Population

According to the 2020 Decennial Census, the Towns of Madison and Mayodan are home to 4,450 people with an average household size of 2.07 people. Overall, the population has decreased over the past decade by 0.05%, and this trend has continued since 2020. Within this population, 72% are White, 19% are Black or African American, 5% are two or more races, and less than 1% are Asian or American Indian. Nearly 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

In 2023 the poverty rate in Madison and Mayodan was 21%, with 471 households below the poverty level. At-risk populations in the two towns have been identified as households with disability (869), households without a vehicle (217), and population age 65 and older (1,147).

In Madison and Mayodan, 35.5% of residents completed some college or an Associate’s Degree, and 15.7% completed a Bachelor’s,

Graduate, or Professional Degree. High School graduates make up 34.7% of town residents, and 14% do not hold a high school diploma.

Income and Employment

The median age of Madison and Mayodan residents is 47.1. As of 2023, 57% percent of the population is of working age (1864). Households in Madison and Mayodan have a median income of $32,607. Total employment for the towns is 4,442, and the unemployment rate is 6.9%.

As of 2023, there were a total of 347 businesses in the Towns of Madison and Mayodan, and the three (3) industries with the largest share of employment were Manufacturing (22.8%), Health Care (13.7%), and Retail Trade (10.2%). Almost half (41.8%) of the workforce has a commute time of 30 minutes or more suggesting that they live outside of town limits.

Demographics Summary Table

Total Population: 4,450

Population by age category

Under 18 18 to 64 65 and over 57% 18 to 64

47.1 Age

Median age

Compared to the ﬁgure in Rockingham County: 45.2

Compared to the ﬁgure in North Carolina: 39.1

$27,354 Income

Per capita income

Compared to the amount in Rockingham County: $29,549

Compared to the amount in North Carolina: $37,941

$32,607

Median household income

Compared to the amount in Rockingham County: $46,862

Compared to the amount in North Carolina: $62,891

PREVIOUS PLANNING EFFORTS 2.3

This section provides a brief summary of previous plans for the area that may have implications on future parks, recreation, trails, and greenway development.

Western Rockingham County Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE) Strategic Plan (2024)

The CORE plan is a collaboration between Western Rockingham County and N.C. Department of Commerce to develop strategies that focus on leveraging outdoor recreation assets to increase tourism, encourage small business development, enhance quality of life for residents, plan for outdoor recreation asset and infrastructure development, and position Rockingham County to grow and attract outdoor gear manufacturing industries. Recommendations for Madison and Mayodan include trail connections between natural assets, improvements and additions to river accesses, communication via wayfinding and kiosks, increased bike recreation, and establishing an organization of outdoor recreation economy stakeholders.

Greenway Connection Study (2024)

This study assesses opportunities for improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity and access via a greenway trail between the towns of Madison and Mayodan and Mayo River State Park. The greenway will also enhance quality of life, local tourism, and economic development. Recommendations include key greenway segments with cost estimates and an implementation framework.

Outdoor Recreation Master PlanRockingham County (2023)

This plan, led by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), inventories outdoor recreation assets located in Rockingham County and compiles recommendations from previous planning efforts. It references the Madison River Park Connectors with future phases connecting to the proposed Mayo River State Park Trail System. This plan suggests park improvements and new river accesses as well as a proposed multi-use trail that would connect Mayo River State Park to downtown Mayodan sidewalk system and primary town recreation locations.

Piedmont Triad Strategic Outdoor Recreation Plan (2022)

This plan recognizes the need to develop outdoor recreation as a means for economic development and aims to help businesses find, secure, and utilize outdoor resources. It includes an analysis of outdoor recreation business activity and municipal expenditures in North Carolina, as well as an inventory of outdoor recreation parks, trails, forests, and rivers in the 12 counties of the Piedmont Triad region. The plan recommends targeted focus on the Dan River Trail and formal collaboration with the state of Virginia on Mayo River State Park.

Rockingham Vision Plan 2040 (2021)

This comprehensive land use plan for Rockingham County provides an updated road map for land use and development decision-making that meets anticipated growth challenges while effectively stewarding county resources. Greenways are emphasized as a recommendation for multiple target areas to create safe and accessible trails that provide connectivity throughout the community.

Mayo River State Park Master Plan (2021)

This master plan for Mayo River State Park in North Carolina presents long-term planning recommendations with a focus on development, conservation, historical interpretation, ecological preservation, and partnerships. The plan outlines recommendations for river accesses and facilities along the Mayo River and identifies cost, permitting, and other considerations related to improvement priorities.

Washington Mills Park Plan (2018)

The Town of Mayodan completed this plan in 2018 for the former Washington Mills Industrial Site. A community meeting allowed residents to share ideas and identify best uses and amenities for the site. The plan includes an existing conditions site analysis and highlights of prior planning efforts.

WELCOME

Washington Mills Park Plan Community Meeting #1

❑ Welcome & Overview

❑ Process & Schedule

❑ Community Engagement & Survey

❑ Existing Conditions Site Analysis

❑ Past Planning Efforts

❑ Mini-Survey & Brainstorming

❑ Questions & Discussion

❑ Adjourn

Foothills

Madison Rivers & Trails (2018)

This plan explores trail expansion and accessibility to the Mayo and Dan Rivers in Madison. It recommends construction of multi-use paths and trail networks to connect downtown Madison, local schools and parks, existing trails, and Mayo River State Park.

Mayo River Recreation Access Action Plan Phase 1 (2016)

The Mayo River Recreation Access Plan (Phase 1) assesses the existing conditions of river accesses, trails, and parks, and makes recommendations for increased access and trail development along the lower Mayo River. The plan proposes a trail network that connects natural, historic, and community assets between the towns of Madison and Mayodan, and aims to recommend outdoor recreation infrastructure that serves the local population and enhances tourism development opportunities.

Rockingham County Pathways Plan Executive Summary (2013)

This Executive Summary of the Rockingham County Pathways Plan prioritizes eight pilot trail segments identified as easily implementable. The trail segments include connections between the Farris Memorial Park mountain bike trail, Mayo River State Park, Madison schools, Idol Park, and the Dan River.

Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan (2008)

This comprehensive parks and recreation plan presents a needs assessment for the town’s facilities. Recommendations include improvements to existing parks and recreation facilities over the next 1-5 years and expansion of the Recreation Center and Idol Park over the next 5-10 years. The plan also provides recommendations to consider land acquisition for construction of a riverfront park in downtown Madison and explore partnerships for construction of an indoor swimming facility.

PARK INVENTORY 2.4

LOCAL PARK FACILITIES

Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission staff manage and provide programming for local parks and recreation facilities in partnership with the Towns.

Madison Mayodan Recreation Center & Washington Mills Site

Classification: Community Park

Size: 17.34 acres

Description: The Recreation Center and Washington Mills Site are adjacent to each other and located in the Town of Mayodan at the intersection of Business US 220 and NC 135 next to the Mayo River. The center serves as a hub for recreational programming and offers typical indoor

facilities. Washington Mills is a former industrial site that has been identified for park and recreation development by the Town of Mayodan.

Facilities:

• Indoor Gym

• Fitness Room

• Senior Center

• Outdoor Playground

Jake Atkinson Park

Classification: Community Park

Size: 3.71 acres

Description: Jake Atkinson Memorial Park, also known as the Mayodan Ballpark, is located on W. Main Street in Mayodan. Beyond baseball and softball sporting events, the park provides outdoor community space for picnics and community gatherings.

Facilities:

• Baseball Field

• Small Picnic Shelter

Farris Memorial Park

Classification: Community Park

Size: 270 acres

Description: Farris Memorial Park is located in northwest Mayodan and accessed via Ayersville Road. The park includes open land, forest, and athletic fields that support a variety of recreational activities.

Facilities:

• Large Picnic Shelters (2)

• Small Picnic Shelters (2)

• Baseball Fields (2)

• Soccer Fields (2)

• Fishing Ponds (2)

• Amphitheater

• Tennis Court

• Walking Trails

• Mountain Bike Trail

• Bike Rental Shed

• Golf Driving Range

• Mini-golf Course

• Disc Golf

• Skate Park

• Basketball Court

• Lake

• Playground

Elliot Duncan Memorial Park

Classification: Community Park

Size: 3.35 acres

Description: Elliot Duncan Memorial Park is located on West Main Street in Mayodan in close proximity to Jake Atkinson Park and was once the site of the Mayodan School.

Facilities:

• Walking Trail - asphalt (1/4 miles)

• Playground

• Gazebo

• Bathrooms

• Picnic Tables

• Open Field

Idol Park

Classification: Community Park

Size: 16.65

Description: Idol Park is located in Madison adjacent to Big Beaver Island Creek on Westview Drive. The park includes open space and forest.

Facilities:

• Playground

• Walking Trail (1/2 mile)

• Basketball Court

• Baseball Field

• Large Picnic Shelter

• Concession Stand and Bathrooms

Madison River Park

Classification: Community Park

Size: 6.52 acres

Description: Madison River Park is located in southwest Madison on Lindsey Bridge Road where it crosses the Dan River.

Facilities:

• River Access

• Beach Area

• Accessibility Ramp

• Walking Trail

• Parking Area

• River Rapids/ Whitewater Park

• Hammock stand with shade

• Portable Restroom

704 River Access

Classification: Community Park/River Access

Size: 24.01 acres

Description: The 704 River Access is one of two river accesses offered by the Town of Madison on the Dan River. The access area is located on South Water Street.

Facilities:

• Parking Area

• River Access

Carlyle Lewis Park

Classification: Community Park

Size: 2.64 acres

Description: Carlyle Lewis Park is located in the Town of Madison on Cure Drive. It is surrounded by property owned by Rockingham County Schools and in close proximity to Dillard Academy and West Rockingham Middle School.

Facilities:

• Tennis Courts (6)

• Madison-Mayodan Greenway - Phase I

Nat Wall Park

Classification: Neighborhood Park

Size: 0.3 acres

Description: Nat Wall Park, located in Madison, is bounded by West Gene Hairston Street, Byrd Avenue, and West Cardwell Street.

Facilities:

• Playground

• Picnic Table

• Basketball Court (½)

John Collins Basketball Courts

Classification: Neighborhood Park

Size: 1.01 acres

Description: John Collins Basketball Courts are located in Madison on West Short Ave.

Facilities:

• Basketball Courts (2)

PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES

Garfield Park

Classification: Neighborhood Park

Size: 0.2 acres

Description: Garfield Park is located in Mayodan at the corner of Garfield and Hannah Streets.

Facilities:

• Playground

Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission staff also utilize some public school facilities for recreational programming.

Dalton L. McMichael High School

Description: McMichael High School is located next to US Highway 220 east of Mayodan. The athletic facilities are frequently used to host parks and recreation activities for the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission as well as some Western Rockingham Middle School sporting events.

Facilities:

• Indoor gym

• Baseball/ softball field

• Football field

• Soccer field

Western Rockingham Middle School

• ¼ mile track

Description: Western Rockingham Middle School is located in northwest Madison on Ayersville Road and serves students in 6-8 grades. The athletic facilities are frequently used to host parks and recreation activities for the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission.

Facilities:

• Indoor gym

• Football field

• Soccer field

• Baseball/ softball field

REGIONAL FACILITIES

Regional parks and recreation assets found nearby include trails and open space managed by non-profit, county, and state government land managers.

Mayo River State Park

Classification: State Park

Size: 2,775 acres

Description: Mayo River State Park manages a number of parcels within the Mayo River corridor between the Virginia - North Carolina state line and the Mayo River’s confluence with the Dan River near the Towns of Madison and Mayodan. The Mayo Mountain Access is located north of Mayodan and features the primary facilities in the park.

Facilities:

• Hiking Trails

Hogan’s Creek Park

Classification: County Park

Size: 105 acres

• Picnic Shelter

• Fishing Pond

Description: Hogan’s Creek Park, formally known as Belews Park, is located in southwest Rockingham County near Belews Lake. The park offers passive outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors.

Facilities:

• Restrooms

• Hiking and Biking Trail System

• Picnic Tables

• Sound Garden

Knight Brown Nature Preserve

Classification: Regional Park

Size: 178 acres

Description: Knight Brown Nature Preserve is also located in southwest Rockingham County near Belews Lake. The preserve is managed by the Piedmont Land Conservancy and includes a variety of Piedmont flora and fauna .

Facilities:

• Hiking Trail System

• Picnic Tables

This chapter outlines the extensive public engagement efforts that were made throughout the planning process. The process was led by a project oversight committee and included focus groups, interviews, and an online survey. The chapter culminates with key emerging themes that guide plan recommendations.

03 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EMERGING THEMES

TOOLS OF ENGAGEMENT 3.1

The Madison-Mayodan Parks & Recreation Master Plan - “Moving Together” planning process was introduced to the public through a project website which included information about plan goals, purpose, and process. It also provided a link to an online survey where citizens could share input on the recreational needs of the community. See 3.3 Community Survey on pgs. 40-41 for a summary of key results. A project fact sheet was developed to further inform stakeholders, elected officials, and community members. It included the information found on the website in a printable one-page format that could be distributed via email and in person.

A project oversight committee that included representatives from the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission, local governments, non-profits, schools, tourism, and community led the planning process. A kick-off meeting, preliminary recommendations review, and final recommendations presentation engaged the committee throughout the process.

Interviews were conducted with key stakeholders and focus groups were organized by theme including outdoor recreation, seniors, youth, and small/large business to gather additional input. A public drop-in meeting was held to offer local community members an opportunity to offer feedback on final recommendations.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS 3.2

A variety of community partners were engaged in the planning process through the project oversight committee, interviews, and focus groups. These community partners offered broad insight into key community opportunities and constraints based on the stakeholders and user groups they represented.

In addition to survey results, input from the community partners helped establish the foundation for the overall project vision and preliminary recommendations. The project oversight committee provided valuable input on both to create final recommendations for community review and feedback.

Key Organizations Engaged Throughout the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Planning Process

Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department

Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission

Farris Memorial Park staff

Mayo River State Park and NC State Parks

Dan River Basin Association

McMichael High School

Resilient Trails Network

Rockingham County Economic Development and Tourism

COMMUNITY SURVEY

This section summarizes the results of the Madison-Mayodan Parks & Recreation Master Plan Community Survey. The survey was linked online via the project website, included via QR code on flyers posted at facilities and stores in Madison and Mayodan, and paper copies were available in person at the recreation center and at community events. A full report of survey results can be found in Appendix A1.

Total Responses

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES AT FARRIS PARK HAVE YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD USED, VISITED, OR PARTICIPATED IN RECREATION PROGRAMS WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS?

PICNIC SHELTER

WALKING TRAIL

SOCCER FIELDS

BASEBALL FIELDS

FISHING POND

BASKETBALL COURT

MINI-GOLF

I HAVE NOT USED OR VISITED

FACILITY IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL

COLLINS BASKETBALL COURTS

LEWIS TENNIS COURTS

3.4

EMERGING THEMES

The Emerging Themes provide the framework and rationale for the recommendations made in Chapter 4. These principles will help guide local leaders and decision-makers as they make strategic investments.

The five (5) emerging themes include: 1) Outdoor Recreation; 2) Connectivity; 3) Accessibility & Inclusivity; 4) Communication & Awareness; 5) Growth.

Outdoor Recreation

Expand outdoor recreation opportunities to distribute demand across the Towns of Madison and Mayodan and establish West Rock as an outdoor recreation destination.

Connectivity

Invest in outdoor recreation infrastructure that increases access and connectivity among natural resources, downtown areas, residential neighborhoods, and existing parks, bridging Madison and Mayodan both physically and socially.

Communication & Awareness

Increase public awareness and knowledge of recreation opportunities through communication that is transparent and accessible for all residents.

Accessibility & Inclusivity

Provide fair and safe access for residents and visitors of all ages, abilities, and incomes to outdoor recreation assets and programs that enhance quality of life and encourage diverse participation.

Growth

Encourage enhancement and expansion of recreation infrastructure to accommodate for the growing popularity of recreation programs and local natural resources.

This chapter presents an overview of proposed recommendations that includes investing in new outdoor recreation infrastructure development and enhancing existing parks. Recommendations are organized according to four (4) focus areas based on findings from the analysis and public engagement phases of the planning process. In This Chapter: 4.1 Recommendations Overview ........................... 46 4.2 Focus Area 1: Greenways and Trails .......................... 48 4.3 Focus Area 2: River Accesses and Parks ....... 54 4.4 Focus Area 3: Community Parks .................................. 60 4.5 Focus Area 4: Neighborhood Parks .................................. 72

RECOMMENDATIONS OVERVIEW

Proposed recommendations focus on creating new park facilities, making improvements, and preserving and maintaining recreational amenities at existing parks for current uses. An extensive greenway and trail system will provide connectivity between featured community parks and assets.

Recommendations are organized according to four (4) focus area including: 1) Greenways and Trails, 2) River Accesses and Parks, 3) Community Parks, and 4) Neighborhood Parks.

A brief written summary lists recommendations for each proposed greenway or existing park. Site master plans are included for Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, Washington Mills Park, Carlyle Lewis Park, and Farris Memorial Park. Precedent images provide examples of proposed facilities.

GREENWAYS & TRAILS

An extensive greenway and trail network that links the area’s existing and developing recreational assets and provides a variety of experiences will serve multiple purposes for community members and residents. Trail types may vary depending on location and expected use. Landowner engagement will be critical for some proposed routes. This section outlines five (5) proposed greenways or trail routes including: 1) Mayo River Greenway, 2) Dan River Greenway, 3) Big Beaver Island Creek Greenway, 4) Connector Trails, and 5) Mayo River State Park - Madison trail development. See Map 02, page right.

1.1 MAYO RIVER GREENWAY

The Mayo River Greenway connects Mayo River State Park - Mayo Mountain Access to the planned park and river access at the 704 bridge. The proposed alignment for this greenway is on the west side of the river. The Mayo River Greenway will transition to the Dan River Greenway at the confluence of the Mayo and Dan Rivers. A greenway connection study was completed in 2024 by Alta Planning + Design that examined connectivity between the towns of Madison and Mayodan and Mayo River State Park. See Exhibit 01 on page 51.

1.1.1 Mayo River State Park - Mayo Mountain Access to Madison

Mayodan Recreation Center

Approximate Distance: 1.9 miles

This greenway segment will connect the entrance of Mayo River State Park - Mayo Mountain Access to the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center. A portion of this segment from the state park to East Jackson Street in Mayodan is currently identified in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) as EB-5891 Multi-Use Path. From Jackson Street, pedestrians can use the existing sidewalk on Second Avenue, and bikes can be routed toward First Avenue.

1.1 MAYO RIVER GREENWAY (CONT.)

1.1.2 Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center to Mayo River State Park - Madison

Approximate Distance: 1.2 miles

This greenway segment will connect the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center and Washington Mills Park to Mayo River State Park land and a proposed natural surface trail system behind the existing New Market Shopping Center in Madison. The Town of Mayodan has secured easements/property along this trail corridor.

1.1.3 Mayo River State Park - Planned River Access and Park at 704 Bridge

Approximate Distance: 1.0 miles

This greenway segment will connect Mayo River State Park land in Madison to the planned park at 704 bridge.

1.2 DAN RIVER GREENWAY

The Dan River Greenway connects the planned park and river access at the 704 bridge to Madison River Park. It will include a connection to Idol Park in Madison via the Big Beaver Island Creek Greenway. The proposed alignment for this greenway is on the west side of the river. The Dan River Greenway will transition to the Mayo River Greenway at the confluence of the Dan and Mayo Rivers.

1.2.1 Planned River Access and Park at 704 Bridge to Madison River Park

Approximate Distance: 3.0 miles

This greenway segment will connect the planned river access and park at 704 bridge to Madison River Park. Lindsey Bridge Road bridge replacement over the Dan River is currently identified in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) as B-5716. The old bridge could potentially serve as a greenway crossing from the west to the east side of the Dan River.

EXHIBIT 01: GREENWAY CONNECTION STUDY

MAYO RIVER

A study to assess options for improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity via a greenway trail between the towns of Madison and Mayodan and Mayo River State Park was completed and adopted by both towns in 2024.

Source: Greenway Connection Study - Madison & Mayodan to Mayo River State Park, Alta Planning + Design

1.3 BIG BEAVER ISLAND CREEK GREENWAY

The Big Beaver Island Creek Greenway connects the Dan River Greenway with Farris Memorial Park. It will include connections to Idol Park, proposed Lewis Carlyle Park, Dillard Academy, and Western Rock Middle School. Landowner outreach will be necessary to explore potential greenway alignments.

1.3.1

Farris Memorial Park to Ayersville Road

Approximate Distance: 3.1 miles

This greenway segment will connect Farris Memorial Park to a proposed trailhead on Ayersville Road.

1.3.2 Ayersville Road to Lewis Carlyle Park

Approximate Distance: 1.1 miles

This greenway segment will connect the proposed trailhead on Ayersville Road to Lewis Carlyle Park. It can include controlled access connections to Dillard Academy and West Rock Middle School.

1.3.3 Lewis Carlyle Park to Idol Park

Approximate Distance: 1.8 miles

This greenway segment will connect Lewis Carlyle Park across West Academy Street/US Hwy 311 to Idol Park.

1.3.4 Idol Park to Dan River Greenway

Approximate Distance: 0.75 miles

This greenway segment will connect Idol Park to the proposed Dan River Greenway.

1.4 CONNECTOR TRAILS

A connector trail will stretch from east to west to connect the Mayo River and Big Beaver Island Creek Greenways at Mayo River State Park - Madison and Carlyle Lewis Park. This trail segment will include Phase I of the Madison-Mayodan Greenway constructed in 1998.

1.4.1

Carlyle Lewis Park - Mayo River State ParkMadison

Approximate Distance: 1.5 miles

This connector trail will connect Carlyle Lewis Park to Mayo River State Park land and a proposed natural surface trail system behind the existing New Market Shopping Center in Madison.

1.5 MAYO RIVER STATE PARK - MADISON TRAIL SYSTEM

The Mayo River State Park - Madison Trail System will include a proposed natural surface trail system on State Park managed land behind the existing New Market Shopping Center in Madison.

1.5.1 Beginner Multi-use Natural Surface Trail System

Approximate Distance: 3.5 miles

This beginner level hike-bike natural surface trail system will complement the proposed Mayo River Greenway and connector trails. The trail system was proposed in the Mayo River State Park Master Plan completed in August of 2021, see below.

RIVER ACCESSES & PARKS Focus Area 2: 4.3

The Towns of Madison and Mayodan have identified the Mayo and Dan Rivers as significant natural assets that present a unique recreational opportunity for community members and visitors. Existing river accesses and parks should continue to be maintained and future park plans implemented to provide a comprehensive recreational experience tied to the area’s rivers. See Map 03, page right.

2.1 MADISON RIVER PARK

Madison River Park is a whitewater recreation area that was developed in 2021. It provides many recreational amenities and access to the Dan River. See Exhibit 03 on page 56.

2.1.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

2.2 704 RIVER ACCESS AND PARK

This existing river access on the Dan River will be improved and is currently being developed by the Town of Madison as a park. See Exhibit 04 on page 58.

2.2.1 Continue Planned Development

This park will be developed as outlined in its current planning efforts.

2.3 DAN VALLEY ROAD

The Mayo River bridge on Dan Valley Road was recently replaced.

2.3.1 Explore Access Development

River access development should be explored within the NCDOT right-of-way of the old Mayo River bridge.

2.4 WASHINGTON MILLS PARK

Washington Mills Park will provide a variety of recreational opportunities for park users. See a comprehensive description on pages 62-63.

2.4.1 Develop River Access

A public river access on the Mayo River will be developed as outlined in the current planning efforts.

EXHIBIT 03: MADISON RIVER PARK

Madison River Park, located on the Dan River, opened in 2021 and is the site of the historic Lindsey Bridge Dam. The park features seven small rapids, sandy beach, river access, hammock stands, and a 1/4 mile concrete walking trail. It offers a range of activities, including fishing, sunbathing, kayaking, tubing, and canoeing.

RIVER ACCESS AND PARK

04: 704

EXHIBIT

CONTROLLED ACCESS POINT

PARKING LOOP (97)

INFILTRATION SWALE

FUTURE GREEENWAY EXPANSION

RIFFLE RESTORATION

RELOCATED BERM KIOSK

TRAILER PARKING (2)

EXISTING PUMP STATION

ENTRANCE SIGN

RIVER FRONT BEACH DEVELOPMENT

POWER LINE CORRIDOR OPEN GREEN

SPUR TO OLD BRIDGE ABUTMENT

DAN RIVER

SWATERSTREET

The 704 River Access and Park is currently being developed on the Dan River by the Town of Madison. The park will offer improved river access, walking trails, sandy beach, open green, wetland, and parking.

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DOWNTOWN MADISON AND OUTFITTERS

COMMUNITY PARKS Focus Area 3: 4.4

Community parks are typically 11-100 acres in size and provide recreation opportunities for local community members. These parks serve as recreational assets for residents and may provide both passive and active recreation opportunities. However, parks with significant athletic complexes and unique facilities may attract users from a larger area. This section outlines proposed improvements at the area’s four (4) community parks including: 1) Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center, 2) Washington Mills Park, 3) Carlyle Lewis Park, and 4) Farris Memorial Park.

3.1 MADISON-MAYODAN RECREATION CENTER

The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center includes two (2) recommendations that focus on renovations and continuing maintenance of the existing facility and recreation center expansion. See Exhibit 05, page right.

3.1.1 Preserve and Maintain

This recreation center will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

3.1.2

Facility Expansion

A proposed building addition will support an aquatic center, additional gym, classroom space, and senior center. See Exhibit 05, page right.

3.2 WASHINGTON MILLS PARK

Washington Mills Park is proposed across the railroad corridor from the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center on the site of the historic Washington Mills textile mill. One building remains, and the remainder of the site is vacant. Washington Mills Park includes five (5) key recommendations that focus on new park facilities. See Exhibit 06, page right.

3.2.1 Building Renovation, Stage, Plaza Areas, and Parking

At the time of the plan writing, the exact use of the existing building was not yet determined. The site plan calls for a stage and amphitheater plaza on the north side of the building. Parking is provided for planned site amenities.

3.2.2 Play and Workout Area

An adult workout area and children’s play area are located near the pickleball courts.

3.2.3 Pickleball Courts

There are six pickleball courts located near the railroad underpass that connects the site to the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center.

3.2.4

Basketball Court

A basketball court is proposed adjacent to the pickleball court complex.

3.2.5 Trails, Boardwalks, and Paths

A combination of trails, boardwalks, and paths meander throughout the site to showcase constructed wetlands, remediation meadows, and an overlook on the Mayo River.

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3.3 CARLYLE LEWIS PARK

Carlyle Lewis Park includes six (6) recommendations that focus on new park facilities. The park is located on property owned and managed by the Towns of Madison and Mayodan and Rockingham County Schools south of Western Rockingham Middle School. See Exhibit 07 on pages 66-67.

3.3.1 Splash Pad

A splash pad is proposed as the focal point of the site and will be surrounded by shade sails.

3.3.2 Pump Track

An asphalt pump track will serve bikers, skateboarders, and scooter riders of all ages and skill level.

3.3.3 Playgrounds

Two playgrounds are proposed at the park. A natural playground will be comprised of artificial materials that will mimc a more natural landscape. A traditional playgound will feature ADA accessible surfacing and equipment for all ages and abilities.

3.3.4 Walking Loop

A 1/2 mile trail loop will traverse the perimeter of the park and connect to the proposed greenway connectors.

3.3.5

Trailhead and Greenway Connectors

The parking area will serve as a primary trailhead to provide access to the proposed connector trail between the Big Beaver Island Creek and Mayo River Greenways.

3.3.6 Parking Expansion, Restrooms, and Plaza

The existing parking area will be expanded to accommodate use of new park facilities and include restrooms and a plaza area adjacent to the splash pad.

LEWIS PARK

Former New Vision School of Math, Science, and Technology

Shelter

Splash Pad

Open Lawn

Shade Sails

Public Art

Walking Loop

Greenway Connector

Pump Track

Entrance Sign

3.4 FARRIS MEMORIAL PARK

Farris Memorial Park includes seven (7) recommendations that focus on new park facilities to attract users from a larger area and increase use of the park. The athletic fields and other existing park amenities will remain. See Exhibit 08, page right, and Exhibit 09 on pages 70-71.

3.4.1 Natural Surface Trail Development and Maintenance

The existing natural surface trail system should be preserved and maintained and will be expanded on the north side of Park Road.

3.4.2 Trailhead Development

A designated trailhead will serve as the primary access to the existing natural surface trail system and the proposed Big Beaver Island Creek Greenway.

3.4.3 RV Campsites

RV camping will be available along two loops within the proposed campground on the north side of Park Road.

3.4.4 Van and Small Trailer Campsites

Smaller campsites will serve camper vans and small trailers along the campground exit road.

3.4.5 Tent Campsites

Dispersed tent camping will be available near the pond and planned trailhead parking for the expanded trail system on the north side of Park Road.

3.4.6 Food Truck Plaza

A plaza in front of the existing corporate picnic shelter will provide a dedicated space for food trucks during large events.

3.4.7 Parking Expansion and Enhancement

Parking will be expanded along the existing athletic fields to accommodate future use of park facilities.

Future MTB Trails

Retaining Wall RV Camping Amenity Zone

Trailhead RV Dump Station Tent Camping

Van/Small Trailer Camping Future Athletic Field Development PARK ROAD

Entrance Sign

Maintenance & Equipment Shed

Retaining Wall

Restrooms & Storage

Trailhead

Soccer Fields (2)

Future Athletic

Field Development

Drop-Off Zone

PARK ROAD

Entrance Sign

Food Truck Plaza

EXISTING CONDITIONS

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Focus Area

Neighborhood parks are typically 1-10 acres in size and serve users within a half-mile service area. These parks serve as a recreational asset for the neighborhood and may provide both passive and active recreation opportunities. It is important to preserve and maintain these parks for local residents and community members.

4.1 ELLIOTT DUNCAN MEMORIAL PARK

Elliott Duncan Memorial Park is located on W. Main Street near downtown Mayodan.

4.1.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

4.2

GARFIELD PARK

Garfield Park is located on Garfield Street and is managed by the Town of Mayodan.

4.2.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

4.3 IDOL PARK

Idol Park is located at the end of Westview Drive in Madison.

4.3.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

4.4 JAKE ATKINSON MEMORIAL PARK

Jake Atkinson Memorial Park is located across from Elliott Duncan Memorial Park on W. Main Street near downtown Mayodan.

4.4.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

4.5 JOHN COLLINS BASKETBALL COURTS

John Collins Basketball Courts are located on Short Avenue behind the Madison Post Office.

4.5.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

4.6 NAT WALL PARK

Nat Wall Park is located at the corner of Gene Hairston Street and Cardwell Avenue

4.6.1 Preserve and Maintain

This park will be preserved and maintained for current uses.

ELLIOTT DUNCAN MEMORIAL PARK GARFIELD PARK

IDOL PARK JAKE ATKINSON MEMORIAL PARK

JOHN COLLINS BASKETBALL COURTS NAT WALL PARK

This chapter presents general recommendations for plan implementation, lists key grant funding opportunities, and provides a summary of greenway and trail, river access, and park recommendations. The implementation summary matrix also provides project priority recommendations and an estimated probable cost range.

In This Chapter: 5.1 General Recommendations ......... 76 5.2 Implementation Summary .......................... 78

05 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1

The project recommendations outlined in this plan cast a 10-year vision for the future of parks and recreation in the Towns of Madison and Mayodan. The following general recommendations outline broad actions the Towns and Recreation Commission can take towards implementing Moving Together - MadisonMayodan Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

PARTNERSHIPS

Plan implementation will require cooperation and continued partnerships between local and state government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission. Expansion and enhancement of existing parks and recreation facilities will require additional staff and funding for development, maintenance, and management of the parks. A dedicated staff member focused on implementation of this plan will increase the chances of success.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

The Towns of Madison and Mayodan recognize their natural resources as valuable assets that can be leveraged to create recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Continued enhancement and development of outdoor recreation infrastructure to create unique regional opportunities will promote local use and tourism.

MAINTENANCE

The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Commission and local government partners must continue to maintain existing neighborhood parks. Ongoing maintenance is necessary to make sure these parks don’t fall into disrepair. Neighborhood parks represent an important asset to local residents.

GRANT PROCUREMENT

Many federal, state, local, and foundation grants have a recreation, tourism, environmental, or health and wellness focus. (See Exhibit 10: Funding Opportunities below.) Most project recommendations in this plan address multiple focus areas. Partners should develop a grant procurement strategy that leverages grants to complement and amplify each other maximizing the value of local matching dollars.

IMPLEMENTATION MATRIX 5.2

The implementation matrix provides a summary of project recommendations from the previous chapter. Project priority was determined through input received during the public engagement process and by the project oversight committee. Park development and enhancement projects include an approximate cost.

Farris Memorial Park

4.1 Elliot Duncan Park

4.2 Garfield Park

4.3 Idol Park

4.4 Jake Atkinson Memorial Park 4.5 John Collins Basketball Courts 4.6 Nat Wall Park

COMMUNITY PARKS

In This Chapter: A.1 Recreational Needs Survey Results .............................. 84

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Q 1 W hich public parks or f acilit ies have you or your household used, visit ed, or part icipat ed in recreat ion programs wit hin t he past 12 mont hs? (Check all t hat apply. )

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ANS WE R CHOI CE S

Farris Memorial P ark

Vet erans Memorial P ark

May o Riv er S t at e P ark

I dol P ark

Nat Wall P ark

Carly le Lewis Tennis Court s

J ak e A t k ins on P ark

704 Dan Riv er A c c es s

Madis on Riv er P ark

E lliot Dunc an P ark

J ohn Collins B as k et ball Court s

Madis on-May odan Rec reat ion Cent er

Ot h er (pleas e s pec if y )

Tot al Res pondent s : 313

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Q 2 W hich of t he f ollowing f acilit ies at F arris Park have you or members of your household used, visit ed, or part icipat ed in recreat ion programs wit hin t he past 12 mont hs? (Check all t hat apply. )

Dis c Golf

B as k et ball Court

B as eball Fields

S oc c er Fields

Fis hing P ond

A mphit heat er

P lay ground

P ic nic S helt er

Tennis Court Walk ing Trail

Mount ain B ik e Trail

Driv ing Range

Mini-golf

Hors es hoes

Ot her (pleas e s pec if y )

Q 3 W hich of t he f ollowing f acilit ies at t he Madison-Mayodan Recreat ion Cent er have you or members of your household used or visit ed wit hin t he past 12 mont hs? (Check all t hat apply. )

Fit nes s Cent er Walk ing Trail

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Q 4 Do you or members of your household use any public school or privat e f acilit ies (playgrounds, sport s f ields, gyms) in t he t owns of Madison or Mayodan f or parks, recreat ion, and leisure act ivit ies t hat are personal and not school-sponsored? I f yes, please list . A ns wered: 112 S k ipped: 205

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Q 5 W hich of t he f ollowing organized act ivit ies of f ered by MadisonMayodan Recreat ion have you or members of your household part icipat ed in wit hin t he last 12 mont hs? (Check all t hat apply. )

No n e o f t h e abo ve

Ot h er (pl eas e s pecify)

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ANS WE R CHOI CE S

S enior Group E x erc is e

S oc ial A c t iv it ies - B reak f as t Club, B ingo, Ladies Who Lunc h, MM Fellows hip Choir, S enior Trips , Vet erans B reak f as t , S weet and S as s y Red Hat t ers , Roc k ingham Count y S enior Games and S ilv erart s

Res ourc es - B lood P res s ure Chec k s , S HI I P Couns elin g, Legal A id, Tax P reparat ion/ Couns eling, Tec hnology Clas s , Meals on Wheels , B reak f as t Club

Yout h A t hlet ic s P rograms

A dult A t hlet ic s P rograms

Open Gy m

P ic k leball

Gy m Walk ers

A dult Fit nes s Clas s es

Danc e Clas s es

None of t he abov e

Ot her (pleas e s pec if y )

Tot al Res pondent s : 293

Q 6 W hich of t he f ollowing special event s of f ered by Madison-Mayodan

Recreat ion have you or members of your household part icipat ed in wit hin t he last 12 mont hs? (Check all t hat apply. )

hing Derby

None of t he abov e

Ot her (pleas e s pec if y )

Holiday Mall

MadTown Tubing

Fis

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Q 7 How import ant are t he f ollowing sport s act ivit ies t o you and members of your household?

A ns wered: 305 S k ipped: 12

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S o ft bal l

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Ch eer l eadin g

Co r n h o l e

S kat ebo ar din g

Ho r s es h o es

Pickl ebal

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S wimming

Organiz ed S port s Leagues

A dult S port s / A c t iv it ies

S enior S port s / A c t iv it ies

B as eball

Foot ball

B as k et ball

Golf

S oc c er

S of t ball

Gy mnas t ic s

Trac k

Tennis

Volley ball

P ic k leball

Cheerleading

Cornhole

S k at eboarding

Hors es hoes

S huf f leboard

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Q 8 How import ant are t he f ollowing out door recreat ion act ivit ies t o you and members of your household?

A ns wered: 310 S k ipped: 7

Wal

Hikin

Picn ickin

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Campin g

R o ck Cl imbin g

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Tu bin g/ K ayakin g / Paddl in g

Ve r y Impor t Impor t a nt Some wha t I Not Impor t

Hik ing

P ic nic k ing

Running

Camping

Gardening

Hunt ing

Fis hing

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Q 9 How import ant are t he f ollowing organized act ivit ies t o you and members of your household?

A ns wered: 299 S k ipped: 18 S pecial Even

S pec ial E v ent s

P erf orming A rt s

Fit nes s Clas s es

Nat ure P rograms

E duc at ional Clas s es

Wellnes s & Healt hy Liv ing Clas s es

Q 10 I n your opinion, what are t he t hree most import ant recreat ional act ivit ies Madison-Mayodan Recreat ion should make a priorit y?

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Q 11 How import ant are t he f ollowing communit y recreat ion f acilit ies t o you and members of your household?

A ns wered: 303 S k ipped: 14

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Bas ket bal l Co u r t s

Ou t do o r S w immin g Po o l

Co mmu n it y Gar den

M u l t i-s po r t co mpl ex w it h a var iet y o f

Co mmu n it y R ecr eat io n Cen t er/ F it n e

25 / 50

S k at eboarding P ark

Handball/ Rac quet ball Court s

Dis c Golf

S and Volley ball Court s

Tennis Court s

P ic k leball Court s

Dog P ark

S plas h P ad

A mphit heat er

I ndoor S wimming P ool

B as k et ball Court s

Out door S wimming P ool

Communit y Garden

Mult i-s port c omplex wit h a v ariet y of play ing f ields (s oc c er, f oot ball, bas eball, s of t ball, et c )

Communit y Rec reat ion Cent er/ Fit nes s Fa c ilit ies (ac t iv it y c las s rooms , c ardio/ s t rengt h rooms , gy ms )

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Q 12 How import ant are t he f ollowing park f acilit ies t o you and members of your household?

A ns wered: 301 S k ipped: 16

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Pl aygr o u n ds

(u s es n at u r a

M ain t ain ed Open S pace Nat u r al Pl aygr o u n ds

(u s es n at u r a... Wo

Picn

ain B ik e S k ills P ark / P ump Trac k

Out door Fit nes s S t at ions

Out door Trac k

Tradit ional P lay grounds (rigid plas t ic or wooden equipment f ound in t y pic al play ground s et t ings )

A dv ent ure P lay grounds (us es nat ural logs , wooden t imbers and poles , and ropes t o c reat e elev at ed walk way s , rope bridges , monk ey rings , s lides , and t reehous es )

Maint ained Open S pa c e

Nat ural P lay grounds (us es nat ural mat erials lik e roc k s and logs and inv olv es direc t , mult is ens ory, phy s ic al int erac t ion wit h nat ure in an inf ormal s et t ing)

Wooded Nat ural A reas

S hade S t ruc t ures

P ic nic S helt ers

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Q 13 How import ant are t he f ollowing t rail and greenway t ypes t o you and members of your household? A ns wered: 297 S k ipped: 20

Mount ain B ik e Nat ural S urf ac e Trails

Grav el Trails

P addle Trails wit h dev eloped riv er ac c es s areas

Hik ing-only Nat ural S urf ac e Trails

A s phalt / P av ed Trails f or walk ing and bic y c ling

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28 gy ms 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 33 A M

29 hik ing t rails 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 22 A M

30 bas k et ball c ourt s 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 07 A M

31 indoor s wimming pool 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 44 A M

32 s plas h pad 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 56 P M

33 bas k et ball 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 00 P M

34 open bas eball f ield 8/ 8/ 2024 1: 51 P M

35 s oc ial ev ent s , mus ic 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 54 A M

36 pic k leball c ourt 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 47 A M

37 s of t ball f ields 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 41 A M

38 light ed walk ing t rails 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 32 A M

39 Light ed walk in t rails 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 25 A M

41 More Help 8/ 8/ 2024 7: 48 A M

42 Farris P ark 8/ 7/ 2024 10: 13 P M

43 A mphit heat er f or c ommunit y ev ent s - ut iliz e our s pac es more! ! This would at t rac t more ins t ead of our c ommunit y t rav eling t o K erners v ille, oak ridge, s ummerf ield et mc 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 46 P M

44 P ublic A c c es s 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 54 P M

45 Walk ing Trails 8/ 6/ 2024 6: 15 P M

46 J ak e adk ens on 8/ 6/ 2024 3: 56 P M

47 S of t ball f iles 8/ 6/ 2024 2: 03 P M

48 Carlis le Lewi s 8/ 6/ 2024 1: 21 P M

49 More out door f it nes s 8/ 6/ 2024 1: 11 P M

50 Walk ing 8/ 6/ 2024 12: 58 P M

51 J uly 4t h c elebrat ion 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 16 A M

52 S enior ac t iv it ies 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 39 A M

53 S wimming 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 20 A M

54 P at hs (t rails ) 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 46 A M

55 Collaborat ions wit h ot her organiz at ions (ie art t rail) 8/ 2/ 2024 3: 32 P M

56 P lay grounds 8/ 1/ 2024 6: 37 P M

57 B ik ing t rails 8/ 1/ 2024 3: 21 P M

58 P av ed greenway s 8/ 1/ 2024 11: 54 A M

59 May o P ark 7/ 25/ 20 24 5: 04 P M

60 Hik ing 7/ 25/ 2024 4: 59 P M

61 Fit nes s 7/ 25/ 2024 4: 31 P M

62 May odan Tube/ K ay ak Launc h 7/ 25/ 2024 3: 44 P M

63 I dol park 7/ 25/ 2024 3: 14 P M

64 Mult i-us e s port s c omplex 7/ 20/ 2024 11: 42 A M

65 Riv ers 7/ 20/ 2024 11: 25 A M

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66 S ome s ort of wat er play S plas h pad or pool 7/ 20/ 2024 11: 08 A M

67 Upgrade Rec reat ion Cent er 7/ 20/ 2024 7: 26 A M

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6 s wimming 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 40 P M

7 s plas h pads 8/

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28 Farris P ark 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 13 A M

29 gy m wit h equipment 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 02 A M

30 pic nic s helt ers 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 33 A M

31 s plas h pad 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 22 A M

32 madis on/ may odan park 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 07 A M

33 s wimming pools - open 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 57 A M

34 out door s wimming pools 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 44 A M

35 ex erc is e c las s es 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 40 A M

36 walk ing t rails 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 56 P M

37 bas eball 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 00 P M

38 bowling ally 8/ 8/ 2024 1: 51 P M

39 ex erc is e 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 54 A M

40 s hade s t ruc t ure 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 47 A M

4 1 b-ball f ac ilit ies 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 41 A M

42 s wimming pools 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 32 A M

43 Gy ms wit h mult iple ac t iv it ies 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 25 A M

44 s plas h pad 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 16 A M

45 P ark ing 8/ 8/ 2024 7: 48 A M

46 E lliot t Dunc an P ark 8/ 7/ 2024 10: 13 P M

47 Greenway 8/ 7/ 2024 7: 27 A M

48 B et t er out door bas k et ball areas 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 46 P M

49 Walk ing t rails 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 54 P M

50 S oc c er Fields 8/ 6/ 2024 6: 15 P M

51 Ferris P ark 8/ 6/ 2024 3: 56 P M

52 B as k et ball c ourt 8/ 6/ 202 4 2: 03 P M

53 E lliot t Dunc an 8/ 6/ 2024 1: 21 P M

54 Maint ain t rails f or runners / walk ers 8/ 6/ 2024 1: 11 P M

55 Hik ing 8/ 6/ 2024 12: 58 P M

56 S af et y at and along riv ers 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 16 A M

57 B all f ields 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 39 A M

58 S oc c er 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 20 A M

59 Rec reat ion dept 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 51 A M

60 P lay grounds 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 46 A M

61 Nic er Out door bas k et ball c ourt 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 34 A M

62 Trails / greenway s f or walk ing, part ic ularly f or people wit h mobilit y l imit at ions 8/ 2/ 2024 3: 32 P M

63 Communit y pool 8/ 1/ 2024 6: 37 P M

64 Walk ing t rails 8/ 1/ 2024 3: 21 P M

65 Riv er ac c es s 8/ 1/ 2024 11: 54 A M

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66 The rec c ent er 7/ 25/ 2024 5: 04 P M

67 Mount ain B ik ing 7/ 25/ 2024 4: 59 P M

68 Riv ers 7/ 25/ 2024 4: 31 P M

75 A dv ent ure P lay grounds

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76 S port s c ent er 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 41 P M

87 B as eball/ S of t ball f ields 7/ 15/ 2024

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175 E lliot Dunc an 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 08 A M

176 P lay grounds 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 07 A M

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39 y out h bas k et ball c ourt s - open 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 57 A M

40 t rails 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 44 A M

41 open bas eball f ield 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 40 A M

45 s wimming 8/ 8/ 2024 1: 51 P M

46 bas k et ball 8/ 8/ 2024 11: 16 A M

47 park s 8/ 8/ 2024 11: 09 A M

48 open bas e ball f ield 8/ 8/ 2024 11: 00 A M

49 s wimming (laps ) 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 54 A M

50 pic nic s helt er 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 47 A M

53 P ublic s wimming pools wit h lif e guards 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 25 A M

54 out door s wimming 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 16 A M

55 B as eball f ields 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 08 A M

56 Gy m 8/ 8/ 2024 7: 48 A M

57 MM Rec / Was hingt on Mills s it e 8/ 7/ 2024 10: 13 P M

58 A ll rec reat ional ac t iv it ies s hould not be jus t in May odan play ground f or k ids green s pac e 8/ 7/ 2024 8: 40 P M

59 Riv er ac c es s 8/ 7/ 2024 7: 27 A M

60 S plas h pad areas 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 46 P M

61 P lay grounds 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 54 P M

62 B as eball/ S of t ball f ields 8/ 6/ 2024 6: 15 P M

63 M-M rec 8/ 6/ 2024 3: 56 P M

64 B as eball f iles 8/ 6/ 2024 2: 03 P M

65 Main Rec Depart ment 8/ 6/ 2024 1: 21 P M

66 Clean up t he riv ers s o it ’s s af e t o us e 8/ 6/ 2024 1: 11 P M

67 B ik ing 8/ 6/ 2024 12: 58 P M

68 Camping t ent and t v hook ups 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 16 A M

69 M& M Rec Cent er 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 39 A M

70 B as eball 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 20 A M

71 Ferris park 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 51 A M

72 P ools 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 46 A M

73 Low ropes c ours es 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 34 A M

74 E as y riv er ac c es s 8/ 2/ 2024 3: 32 P M

75 S plas h P ad 8/ 1/ 2024 6: 37 P M

76 Team s port s f ac ilit y 8/ 1/ 2024 3: 21 P M

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78 I dol P ark

85 Faris

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175 Walk ing t rails 6/ 6/

180 S and v olley ball c ourt 6/ 6/ 2024 1: 59 P M

186 P ark s 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 46 A M

187 Farris park 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 35 A M

188 Walk ing t rails 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 32 A M

189 Walk ing Greenway 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 24 A M

191 Ferris P ark 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 54 A M

192 Rec c ent er 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 14 A M

193 May odan/ madis on rec reat ion 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 08 A M

194 Walk ing t rails and greenway s 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 07 A M

195 P ool 6/ 6/ 2024 8: 26 A M 196 704 Riv er A c c es s 6/ 5/ 2024 4: 48 P M

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Q 15 Do any of t he f ollowing prevent you f rom using Madison-Mayodan Parks and Recreat ion f acilit ies? (Check all t hat apply. )

Ot h er (pl eas e s pecify) ANS WE R CHOI CE S

Ov erc rowded

Fac ilit ies need improv ement

Fac ilit ies do not meet my rec reat ional needs

Lac k of t rans port at ion

No Walk ing/ bik ing t rails leading t o f ac ilit ies

Not enough park ing

Lac k of A DA ac c es s ibilit y

A c c es s t o res t rooms

Ot her (pleas e s pec if y )

Q 16 Do you f eel t hat you and members of your household have access t o adequat eopport unit ies t o lead healt hy and act ive lives?

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Q 17 O verall, how would you rat e Madison Mayodan Parks and Recreat ion on t he f ollowing:

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E duc at ional P rograms

Fac ilit ies meet my rec reat ion needs

P ark c ondit ion

S t af f perf ormanc e

Q 18 Please list any recreat ional opport unit ies or experiences missing in t he t owns of Madison and Mayodan. A ns wered: 128 S k ipped: 189

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1 s wimming pool, s plas h pad

2 We need a pool We need int es el c las s es

3 bowling

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20/ 2024 4: 30 P M

20/ 2024 4: 10 P M

4 s enior wat er ex erc is e, pav ed walk way bet ween t owns , t ax preparat ion 8/ 20/ 2024 4: 04 P M

5 s k at ing, s plas h pads , s wimming, weight rooms 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 44 P M

6 s plas h pads s wimming s k at ing mov ie t heat er 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 40 P M

7 s plas h pads , s wimming, s k at ing, mov ie t heat re 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 31 P M

8 s plas h pad, s wimming, s k at ing, mov ie t heat re 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 27 P M

9 s plas h pads , s wimming, at hlet ic equipment 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 22 P M

10 ac t iv it ies f or s eniors and c hildren 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 18 P M

11 s wimming, s plas h pad, s k at ing, mov ie t heat er 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 13 P M

12 s wimming, s plas h pad, s k at ing ri nk , af t er s c hool ac t iv it ies , s enior gy m equipment 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 08 P M

13 mov ies y out h f it nes s 8/ 20/ 2024 3: 01 P M

14 s wim 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 57 P M

15 s wimming les s ons c ook ing c las s es / nut rit ion 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 53 P M

16 S wimming les s ons adult c las s es c omput er t raining gaming c las s es E A s port s 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 47 P M

17 S wimming les s ons , c ook ing c las s es , c las s es f or c raf t , gaming s t uf f , more up t o dat e games et c all ages 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 41 P M

18 Ty ping, c omput ers 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 25 P M

19 Nat ure educ at ion programs f or y out h, s wimming, t ennis c las s es f or y out h, arc hery c las s es f or y out h 8/ 9/ 2024 12: 23 P M

20 walk ing/ running c lub - greenway, c ommunit y garden 8/ 9/ 2024 12: 19 P M

21 s plas h pad pool out s ide v olley ball (s and) 8/ 9/ 2024 12: 00 P M

22 I ndoor pool wit h wat er c las s es ex erc is e 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 47 A M

23 More y oga c las s es around here t hat are av ailable af t er 5pm and af f ordable 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 42 A M

24 Hav e s ome t ut oring f ac ilit y t here f or t he c hildren in need of homework and/ or a s ummer s c hool t here as well 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 35 A M

25 S wimming f or t he general public 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 13 A M

26 indoor pool 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 02 A M

27 s plas h pad c ommunit y pool 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 48 A M

28 B et t er hours t o t he people of Madis on/ May odan t o be able t o us e 8/ 9/ 2024 9: 12 A M

29 s plas h pad, s wimming pool, Y MCA

8 / 9/ 2024 9: 07 A M

30 s plas h pads 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 57 A M

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31 public pool or s plas h pad 8/ 9/ 2024 8: 44 A M

32 s plas h pads c ommunit y pools 8/ 8/ 2024 5: 01 P M

33 There is a park on Garf ield S t reet in May odan The park as well as t he s wings , and park f ac ilit ies are great ly out dat ed, nor is it k ept up or mowed This is s ad t hat t here has been no improv ement in t he park in more t han 30 y ears 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 56 P M

34 c ommunit y pool, repair park on Garf ield S t 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 00 P M

35 s pl as h pool open pool 8/ 8/ 2024 1: 51 P M

36 s plas h pad and c ommunit y pool 8/ 8/ 2024 11: 16 A M

37 pools 8/ 8/ 2024 11: 09 A M

38 pool weight les s ex erc is es are import ant inc luding lap s wimming The c hildren s hould hav e s wim les s ons in indoor pool 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 54 A M

39 public s wimming pools , out door pic nic areas , s helt ers 8/ 8/ 2024 10: 41 A M

40 public s wimming pools wit h s af et y pers onnel on hand 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 32 A M

41 Cit y really needs out door/ indoors s wimming pools

8/ 8/ 2024 9: 25 A M

42 P lay ground in neighborhood P leas e repair park on Garf ield s t reet 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 16 A M

43 S wimming pool, s plas h pad 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 08 A M

44 B as eball and s of t ball t ournament 8/ 8/ 2024 7: 48 A M

45 More riv er ac c es s , gy m ac c es s ibilit y (s hould be able t o ent er all day ), & lac k ing f ac ilit ies (s wimming, rac quet ball, et c ) 8/ 7/ 2024 10: 13 P M

46 S plas h pad 8/ 7/ 2024 10: 04 P M

47 P lay g round f or s maller k ids ages 2-8 8/ 7/ 2024 9: 12 P M

48 S plas h pad 8/ 7/ 2024 7: 27 A M

49 S plas h area and amphit heat er P ark ing at rec c ent er 8/ 6/ 2024 11: 46 P M

50 Riv ers ide Camping 8/ 6/ 2024 3: 56 P M

51 Would lov e more opt ions f or s mall k id play grounds , s plas h pad, more walk ing areas 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 20 A M

52 Camping B ut wherev er t here’s c amping t here has t o be s ome addit ional draw f or t he whole f amily (v olley ball net s , s h uf f le board, nic e put t put t jus t t o name s ome ideas ) 8/ 6/ 2024 9: 51 A M

53 P ool ac c es s ibilit y f or all (not ex c lus iv e members hip) Wit h all t he nat ural bodies of wat er in Roc k Co , s wim les s ons and wat er s af et y educ at ion s hould be es s ent ial and av ailable f or all c it iz ens here A ls o, more/ improv ed golf f ac ilit ies Upgraded put t -put t would be at t rac t iv e t o all ages B owling would be nic e, t oo

8/ 6/ 2024 9: 46 A M

54 I hav e t o t rav el t o E den, Wins t on S alem or Greens boro if I want my daught er t o go s wimming or enjoy a s plas h pad B as ed upon t he lower inc ome hous ing in t he t owns of Madis on and May odan our c hildren lac k adequat e opport unit y in t heir own t own t o ex perienc e t hings t hat ot her c hildren get t o ex perienc e I magine t he t raf f ic a pool or s plas h pad would bring t o our t owns 8/ 1/ 2024 6: 37 P M

55 Mount ain bik in g s k ills / jump park 7/ 25/ 2024 4: 59 P M

56 -Greenway t o walk / run long dis t anc es s af ely -A dv ent ure play ground -P ump t rac k 7/ 25/ 2024 3: 44 P M

57 More adult f it nes s programs and more y out h f it nes s programs More pav ed walk ing/ bik ing t rails 7/ 25/ 2024 3: 14 P M

58 Hors ebac k riding t rails ! P addoc k s or c amp ov er s t ables

59 E ques t rian t rails

60 P ublic pool wit h out members hip S plas h pad

7/ 20/ 2024 6: 53 P M

7/ 20/ 2024 11: 25 A M

7/ 20/ 2024 11: 08 A M

61 Riv erwalk Greenway 7/ 20/ 2024 7: 26 A M

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62 Lot s of unav ailabilit y t o prac t ic e and hav e games , s pons or t ournament s 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 41 P M

63 Updat e f ac ilit ies 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 36 P M

64 Nn 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 22 P M

65 E duc at ional programs f or y out h Tut ors f or play ? 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 21 P M

66 S wimming, Cornhole, A nd mount ain bik ing 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 15 P M

67 N/ A 7/ 17/ 2024 12: 59 P M

68 A y out h t rac k and f ield program 7/ 15/ 2024 8: 43 P M

69 More y out h ev ent s 7/ 15/ 2024 6: 39 P M

70 mos t rec s we hav e v is it ed has pools , z oomba c las s s pin c las s , as well as ex erc is e equipment 7/ 13/ 2024 8: 09 P M

71 Town needs a pool 7/ 13/ 2024 8: 31 A M

72 S wimming f ac ilit ies 7/ 12/ 2024 3: 22 P M

73 P iedmont prairie/ pollinat ors , nat iv e plant s 7/ 12/ 2024 3: 12 P M

74 Out door pic k leball c ourt s , paddleboarding ac c es s , qualit y of c urrent f ac ilit ies 7/ 12/ 2024 9: 54 A M

75 S wimming and gy mnas t ic s 7/ 12/ 2024 8: 57 A M

76 S wimming P ool, an is s ue f or Wes t ern Roc k ingham Count y 7/ 10/ 2024 11: 33 A M

77 S plas h pad, s wimming pools , dec ent bas k et bal l c ourt s 7/ 10/ 2024 11: 27 A M

78 I would really lov e t here t o be a c lear s eparat ion bet ween k id f oc us ed ac t iv it ies and areas f rom t he adult f oc us ed s t uf f Really need more adult f oc us ed ac t iv it ies 7/ 10/ 2024 11: 18 A M

79 S wimming 7/ 10/ 2024 9: 45 A M

80 P erf orming A rt s of any k ind We hav e t o go t o Greens boro 7/ 9/ 2024 9: 39 P M

81 We need lev el, ac c es s ible walk ing/ running t rac k s I t would be nic e t o hav e open, s haded a reas f or out door pic nic s / quiet s pac es Nic e c amping f ac ilit ies Organiz ed Homes c hool ac t iv it ies would be great as well as t his c ommunit y grows in our area

82 We need a bet t er more ac c es s ible f ac ilit y t hat inc ludes a s wimming pool and mult iple gy m areas wit h a bigger and more updat ed f it nes s room area We need s omet hing lik e t he Y MCA in bigger areas t hat giv e our res ident s and c hildren m ore opt ions and k eep t hem ac t iv e

83 S ummer c amps t hat go pas t 12-2pm, parent s work pas t 5pm Open gy m during t he week and week ends t hat giv e k ids more opport unit ies t o ac c es s it A gain, t he hours are an is s ue f or parent s work ing unt il 5pm

84 I believ e t he t own of Madis on and May odan is t ruly mis s ing t he c ore of t oday ’s generat ion I believ e t hey are s olely f oc us ed on s enior c it iz ens I t has driv en our y out h away t o dif f erent c it ies E den, Reids v ille, Went wort h B et hany we need s omet hing s t rong here in Madis on may and t o c ont inue t o guide and s t ruc t ure our y out h and hav e s omewhere f or t hem t o go t o play f oot ball and play bas k et ball and hav e c las s es and dif f erent work s hops f or t hem t o promot e s port s s o we c an ult imat ely t ry and improv e our middle and high s c hools and o ur general area

85 I t hink t he gy m needs t o be upgraded A nd it would be wonderf ul if t here were more opt ions of play grounds f or f ield t rips !

86 We need all inc lus iv e play grounds f or c hildren wit h dis abilit ies and c hildren who c an play wit hout res t ric t ions

87 P ool S plas h P ad

7/ 9/ 2024 2: 18 P M

7/ 9/ 2024 11: 30 A M

7/ 9/ 2024 10: 43 A M

7/ 9/ 2024 9: 58 A M

7/ 9/ 2024 9: 04 A M

7/ 9/ 2024 8: 51 A M

7/ 9/ 2024 8: 49 A M

88 P ump t rac k at Farris P ark 7/ 2/ 2024 7: 29 P M

89 B as k et ball Court out doo r 6/ 24/ 2024 3: 06 P M

90 A t errac ed amphit heat er would be wonderf ul I ’v e at t ended c onc ert s at t he s ame in Troy, NC, and Yadk inv ille, NC Troy has s t one s eat ing c ut int o t he t opography, while Yadk inv ille requires 6/ 19/ 2024 11: 40 A M

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91 B owling 6/ 18/ 2024 9: 30 P M

92 Greenway t rail near t he riv er 6/ 18/ 2024 8: 59 A M

93 Trails / pat hs s o walk ers and people wit h bic y c les c an get f rom where t hey liv e t o downt own, or t o t he library 6/ 17/ 2024 11: 45 A M

94 S TE A M ac t iv it ies f or c hildren and y out h, non-s port ac t iv it ies f or all - art s , educ at ion bas ed, c ommunit y f oc us ed v olunt eer projec t groups 6/ 17/ 2024 9: 45 A M

95 s wimming pool 6/ 14/ 2024 5: 02 P M

9 6 I c an't t hink of any 6/ 14/ 2024 4: 59 P M

97 s wimming pool 6/ 14/ 2024 4: 53 P M

98 don't k now

14/ 2024 4: 11 P M 99 I ndoor & out door pools

14/ 2024 3:

P M 100 None

14/ 2024 3: 28 P M 101 I DK 6/ 14/ 2024 1: 22 P M

102 s helt ers wit h pic nic t ables 6/ 14/ 2024 1: 08 P M

103 P ool ac c es s f or t he general public

14/ 2024 12: 54 P M 104 S of t ball f or women 6/ 12/ 2024 11: 20 A M

105 RV P ark at Farris Memorial P ark 6/ 12/ 2024 7: 44 A M

106 A new park & pic k l eball f ac ilit y would be a great in t he old Was hingt on Mill lot ! I t would in t ournament play & rev enue f or t he t own!

6/ 8/ 2024 8: 07 A M

107 t oo many t o lis t - rec reat ion is not only about s port s - look at t he demographic s and s upport t hes e groups ac c ordingly 6/ 7/ 2024 9: 06 A M

108 Gy mnas t ic s , s hoot ing/ arc hery s port s A c t iv it ies t hat s t art at or af t er 6: 30 pm 6/ 7/ 2024 8: 52 A M

109 P ump t rac k s , May o riv er beac h are a f or rec reat ion 6/ 7/ 2024 8: 16 A M

110 P ublic pools 6/ 7/ 2024 8: 15 A M

111 would lov e t o hav e a park ON t he riv er wit hin a f ew bloc k s of t he downt own area of May odan, t o giv e direc t ac c es s t o launc hing k ay ak s & c anoes A ls o hav e a pic nic area and res t rooms at t he s ame ac c es s and f ood opport unit ies as well lik e a s mall pav ilion 6/ 7/ 2024 7: 58 A M

112 P ool, addit ional walk ing t rails , out door bas k et ball c ourt s 6/ 7 / 2024 6: 05 A M

113 Compet it iv e dis c golf 6/ 6/ 2024 7: 55 P M

114 Town is muc h more s port s orient ed I would lik e t o s ee more c ommunit y ev ent s in v is ual art s ,

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122 I ndoor s wimming and pav ed bik ing t rails 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 32 A M

123 Walk ing & B ik ing greenway s , pool/ wat er at t rac t ion 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 24 A M

124 Walk ing c lub 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 20 A M

125 I t hink we need lik e a s plas h park lik e f reedom park has f or t he k ids t

126 Greenway, more t rails , more gy m ac c es s , 6/ 6/ 2024 9: 07 A M

127 Gy mnas t ic s and t rac k added t o organiz ed s port s 6/ 6/ 2024 8: 26 A M

128 Gr eenway s , t rails , and/ or s idewalk s c onnec t ing t he t wo t owns , and t rail c onnec t ion f rom t he May o t o t he Dan Riv er There is a need f or more green s pac es , es pec ially in t he downt own areas Cont inue t o dev elop out Farris P ark - addit ional programmable ball f ields , more t rails (hik ing, mount ain bik ing), c amping/ rv, pump t rac k , et c 6/ 5/ 2024 4: 48 P M

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Q 19 W hich group do you f eel is most in need of addit ional recreat ional opport unit ies in t he t owns of Madison and Mayodan? (Please choose one. )

S eniors

Ot her (pleas e s pec if y )

E lement ary S c hool or Younger

Middle S c hool

High S c hool

Mobilit y / s ight / hearing impaired

None

Q 20 Please provide any addit ional comment s t hat you may have regarding recreat ion opport unit ies (act ivit ies, programs, and f acilit ies) in t he t owns of Madison and Mayodan. A ns wered: 60 S k ipped: 257

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1 We c ant af f ord t o driv e t o RCC Comm College They need t o ex pand and bring c las s es bac k t o t he c it y 8/ 20/ 2024 4: 30 P M

2 c omput er c las s es , s wimming les s ons , piano les s ons , t ut oring areas , adult t une night ev ent s 8/ 2 0/ 2024 2: 53 P M

3 c omput er bas ic s c ook ing c las s es t ut oring f or s t udent s 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 47 P M

4 Danc e c las s f or adult s , c ook ing c las s es , nut rit ion c las s es , adult ev ent day s , t eenage ev ent s 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 41 P M

5 danc ing 8/ 20/ 2024 2: 20 P M

6 s wimming nat ure programs t ennis c las s es arc hery c las s es 8/ 9/ 2024 12: 23 P M

7 organiz ed y out h s port s is great - good job! Very s t rong v olley ball program f or a t own our s iz e I hat e t o s ee people leav e t own t o part ic ipat e in s port s in nearby t owns 8/ 9/ 2024 12: 19 P M

8 We hav e s o many hearing impaired k ids in ROCO now we need t hings f or t hem t o f eel inc luded 8/ 9/ 2024 12: 00 P M

9 Of f er c hildc are while parent s are work ing out in t he gy m 2hr max per day

8/ 9/ 2024 11: 47 A M

10 We need more f or v is ually impaired people 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 42 A M

11 A div ers it y program! 8/ 9/ 2024 11: 35 A M

12 The of f ic e s t af f and s enior direc t or are not v ary f riendly or helpf ul at all at t he Rec Cent er The s enior direc t or does not ev en s peak t o people Her as s is t ant is not pleas ant eit her They hav e low part ic ipat ion in t he ac t iv it ies t hat t hey do t ry t o s t art bec aus e of t his A ls o, when t hey plan t rips , t hey c ont ac t t heir s elec t f ew bef ore t hey are pos t ed f or ev ery one, s o ev ery one does not hav e t he s ame c hanc e t o go I t wou ld be nic e if t hey would rec ruit more s eniors E v ery one is not on f ac ebook s o t hey need anot her way t o let people k now what is going on

13 f or s mall t own I t hink does pret t y well P eople need t o k now t he res ourc es need bet t er adv ert is ement I ndoor pool good f or all ages

14 B eing able t o us e f ac ilit ies f or t ut oring f or all s c hools in Madis on/ May odan at no c harge

15 would lik e t o s ee ac t iv it ies f or our y out h and f or adult s enior

16 need public s wimming pool or s plas h pad

17 people who work af t er hours

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8/ 9/ 2024 11: 02 A M

8/ 9/ 202 4 9: 12 A M

8/ 9/ 2024 9: 07 A M

8/ 9/ 2024 8: 44 A M

8/ 8/ 2024 5: 01 P M

18 gy mnas t ic s f or af t er s c hool f or parent s t hat work unt il 5pm 8/ 8/ 2024 2: 56 P M

19 Need t o repair t he park in May odan Garf ield S t reet 8/ 8/ 2024 11: 16 A M

20 I t

21 we need more ac c es s t o more rec reat ional f ac ilit ies The one av ailable are not enough

8/ 2024 10: 41 A M

23 P leas e add a s plas h pad and s wimming pool Repair park on Garf ield S t reet May odan NC 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 16 A M

24 T he park on Garf ield S t needs at t ent ion 8/ 8/ 2024 9: 08 A M

25 Updat e play grounds 8/ 6/ 2024 10: 20 A M

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26 You guy s do a great job E s pec ially lov e how muc h emphas is / opport unit ies t here are f or t he ret ired populat ion- k eeps my mom and her f riends pret t y bus y and ac t iv e! ! Lov e t he t hings going on at E lliot Dunc an park Mus ic f ood t ruc k s et c c ons ider v olley ball net here? I really t hink we hav e big mis s ed opport unit ies at Ferris park !

27 We do apprec iat e t he av ailabilit y of what is of f ere d and realiz e t he rec reat ion depart ment has made huge s t rides in improv ement s in rec ent y ears K eep growing!

28 P rov ide addit ional " f inis hed" riv er ac c es s (ie pav e/ ramp 220 bus ines s ac c es s ) I ns t all a pav ed port age at A v alon Dam

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29 Farris P ark needs updat ed play ground equipment 7/ 25/ 2024 3: 44 P M

30 I don’t t hink S t onev ille s hould be c ons idered non res ident We us e t he f ac ilit ies almos t daily 7/ 20/ 2024 11: 08 A M

31 Ov erall, I s ee a f airly adequat e rec reat ional program f or t he t wo t owns I t is import ant t o k eep c urrent wit h t hes e programs and f ac ilit ies as we mov e int o t he f ut ure

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32 My hus band & I mov ed t o Madis on 4 y ears ago and I was v ery impres s ed wit h all t he t own of f ers f or adult organiz ed s port s and rec reat ional ac t iv it ies We now hav e a 2 y ear old a nd I ’m ex c it ed f or her t o get inv olv ed in ev ery t hing of f ered f or t he y ounger k ids ! 7/ 19/ 2024 7: 19 A M

33 Gn n 7/ 18/ 2024 7: 22 P M

34 N/ A 7/ 17/ 2024 12: 59 P M

35 B et t er t rained ref erees and c oac hes 7/ 16/ 2024 9: 57 A M

36 More park ing & more ev ent s 7/ 15/ 2024 6: 39 P M

37 The t own c ould do way bet t er at adv ert is ing t he of f ered t hings t o it 's c it iz ens I had z ero c lue mos t if not all of t hes e t hings ex is t ed/ were of f ered

39 There is s o muc h pot ent ial f or growt h and s o many mis s ed opport unit ies it s eems ! There is a large area where Tult ex us ed t o be t hat c an and s hould be ut iliz ed and it ’s not I t c ould be a direc t ex t ens ion of t he rec depart ment ! Creat e more s pac e, more c ourt s and f ields , more park ing, and more ac c es s all around Creat e c amps , ac t iv it ies , and programs t hat draw people t o t he area More people t hat ut iliz e t he f ac ilit ies and enroll in programs , t he more rev enue t hat ’s c reat ed WI THI N our c ommunit y ins t ead of people alway s hav ing t o t rav el t o Greens boro and f urt her bec aus e t here’s not hing t hat c at ers t o what ’s ac t ually needed in Madis on/ May odan Growing als o c reat es more jobs f or t he c ommunit y The rec d epart ment has alway s s eemed t o c at er more t oward s enior ac t iv it ies and while t hat ’s import ant and t hey des erv e t o be ac t iv e and hav e opt ions as well, t here is n’t as muc h as t here c an and s hould be f or t he y out h The y out h is NOW The y out h are t he f ut ure The y out h are our f ut ure wildc at s and P hoenix A ren’t y ’all t ired of los ing t o Reids v ille y ear af t er y ear? Growing t he rec c ent er and prov iding more opport unit ies and ac c es s t o c amps , t raining, well equipped gy ms , c ourt s , f ields , et c c an v ery well inc reas e our c hanc es of c ult iv at ing c hampions S t op being s o s mall minded bec aus e we’re a s mall t own You mis s 100% of t he s hot s y ou don’t t ak e, s o t ak e a leap of f ait h already

40 P leas e c ont inue t o work on t he s port s as pec t f or t he y out h here in Madis on May odan They do not hav e any whe re where t hey c an go and hav e people welc ome t hem any t ime wit h bas k et ball and dif f erent ot her s port s We need t o put our y out h f irs t t hat is our f ut ure

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38 The MM Rec manager does a remark able job wit h t he limit ed res ourc es 7/ 9/ 2024 9: 39 P M

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41 A s a t eac her, we would lov e t o hav e more educ at ional opport unit ies f or t he k ids (f ield t rips ) 7/ 9/ 2024 9: 04 A M

42 I s ugges t y ou s t art a building f und f or M& M Rec , and promot e memorials , honorariums , and planned giv ing Mos t obit uaries of f er a memorial opport unit y A f und t o replac e y our building, perhaps wit h an indoor pool, would be an at t rac t iv e alt ernat iv e f or memorial giv ing

43 I t hink in our park s , we need t o be more open about what c ons t it ut es " rec reat ion" K ids , and all of us , s plas hing around in B eav er I s land Creek , or s hoot ing hoops at I dol P ark , or hanging around in t he May odan Gaz ebo, need more plac es t o do t hat k ind of t hing in t heir/ our own neighborhoods

44 Wit hout a v iable news and c ommunic at ion net work in our t owns (news papers , broadc as t media) y our abilit y t o engage c it iz ens is s ev erely limit ed f or people not on s oc ial media You

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45 Thank y ou f or prov iding t his great f ac ilit y f or all of us 6/ 14/ 2024 4: 59 P M

46 We need t o bec ome a c ert if ied s enior rec reat ional f ac ilit y ! 6/ 14/ 2024 4: 29 P M

47 I ndoor pool ac c es s 6/ 14/ 2024 3: 55 P M

48 I DK 6/ 14/ 2024 1: 22 P M

49 Handic ap play ground (s pec ial needs ) 6/ 14/ 2024 1: 08 P M

50 S urv ey was lengt hy 6/ 12/ 2024 11: 20 A M

51 S wimming c ent er - go c art s 6/ 11/ 2024 6: 20 A M

52 B et t er ac c es s f or s eniors f or t heir walk ers & wheel c hairs ! New doors t hat are eas ier t o open lev el ent ry way s f or handic ap! 6/ 8/ 2024 8: 07 A M

53 our t own of May odan is named af t er t wo riv ers we s hould hav e in-t own riv er ac c es s f or rec reat ion The t own of f ers a great v ariet y of MA NY ac t iv it ies f or all age groups , but not hing relat ed t o our wonderf ul riv er 6/ 7/ 2024 7: 58 A M

54 None 6/ 6/ 2024 5: 38 P M

55 P leas e t ak e c are of t he t own need more ac t iv it ies es pec ially lik e a lit t le league 6/ 6/ 2024 1: 54 P M

56 I f an area on t he riv er c ould be dev eloped f or s wimming as a beac h f or f amilies t o us e it c ould als o prov ide ec onomic opport unit y f or loc al bus ines s es as people f rom out s ide of t he area c ame in t o us e t he f ac ilit ies 6/ 6/ 2024 12: 21 P M

57 Na 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 51 A M

58 None 6/ 6/ 2024 11: 46 A M

59 You s houldn't c harge an ex t ra f ee f or non t own res ident s t o play s port s 6/ 6/ 2024 8: 09 A M

60 Renov at e t he Madis on-May odan Rec reat ion Depart ment t o inc lude more gy m s pac e, mult is port c ourt s , updat ed loc k rooms / bat hrooms , of f ic es , and programming/ ev ent s pac e S t ok es dale has jus t rec ent ly added a mult is port c ourt t o t heir downt own This c ould be replic at ed in bot h Madis on and May odan S plas h pad at E lliot Dunc an P ark 6/ 5/ 2024 4: 48 P M

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Wit hin Roc k ingham Count y

Out s ide of Roc k ingham Count y

21 W here do you live? (Please choose one )

22 W hat is your gender?

17 y ears or y ounger

18-22 y ears old

23-29 y ears old

30-39 y ears old

40-49 y ears old

50-59 y ears old

60 y ears old +

P ref er not t o ans wer

Q 23 W hat is your age?

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Q 24 W hat is t he highest level of school or degree you have complet ed?

L es s t h an a h igh s ch o o l dipl o ma

High s ch o o l dipl o ma o r equ ival en t

V o cat io n al / Tr ade S ch o o l

A s s o ciat e degr ee

Bach el o r ’s degr ee

M as t er ’s degr ee

Pr o fes s io n al degr ee

Do ct o r al degr ee

Pr efer n o t t o an s w er

ANS WE R CHOI CE S

Les s t han a high s c hool diploma

High s c hool diploma or equiv alent (e g GE D)

Voc at ional / Trade S c hool

A s s oc iat e degree

B ac helor’s degree

Mas t er’s degree

P rof es s ional degree

Doc t oral degree

P ref er not t o ans wer

25 Please specif y your et hnicit y

Whit e or Cauc as ian

B lac k or A f ric an A meric

A s ian or A s ian A meric an

Nat iv e A meric an

P ac if ic I s lander

P ref er not t o ans wer

Ot her (pleas e s pec if y )

Q 26 Please specif y your race

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Q 27 Please t ell us how many people are in your household by age:

A ns wered: 281 S k ipped: 36 N umber o f peo pl e in ho us eho l d

A ges 0-5

A ges 6-1 0

A ges 1 1 -1 3

A ges 1 4-1 8

A ges 1 9-22

A ges 23-29

A ges 30-39

A ges 40-49

A ges 5 0-5 9

A ges 60+

of people in hous ehold

A ges 0-5

A ges 6-10

A ges 11-13

A ges 14-18

A ges 19-22

A ges 23-29

A ges 30-39

A ges 40-49

A ges 50-59

A ges 60+

Q 28 W hat is your approximat e annual household income

A ns wered: 288 S k ipped: 29

$ 200,000 o r mo r e

$ 1 5 0,000 t o $ 1 99,999

$ 1 5 ,000 t o $ 24,999

$ 25 ,000 t o $ 34,999

L es s t h an $ 1 5 ,000

WE R CHOI CE S

P ref er not t o ans wer

$50, 000 t o $74, 999

$100, 000 t o $149, 999

$75, 000 t o $99, 999

$35, 000 t o $49, 999

$200, 000 or more

$150, 000 t o $199, 999

$15, 000 t o $24, 999

$25, 000 t o $34, 999

Les s t han $15, 000