Outdoor Recreation Plan &
Local Sports Plan
Have Your Say!!
Kildare County Council is committed to developing 2 new high-quality strategic plans for the County -
1. Outdoor Recreation Plan that will guide the sustainable development of outdoor recreation in the county as well as supporting more residents and visitors to take part in outdoor activity.
2. Local Sports Plan which will identify priority needs and increase participation in sport and physical activity in Kildare.
The Council are keen to ensure that residents of the county (of all ages and abilities) have an opportunity to have their views considered in relation to the current provision, identified needs and potential improvements for Sport and Recreation. The input of individuals, organisations, clubs and groups from across Kildare is vital for the development of these two strategic plans. These plans aim to guide the management and development of sports and outdoor recreation while increasing participation over the course of the next five years.
The online survey (link below) is open to all Kildare residents to share their views on sport or outdoor recreation opportunities, including those who do not currently engage in physical activity and those who face barriers to doing so.
Please note for the purposes of this consultation, Outdoor Recreation is defined as: 'Activities that take place in the natural environment, e.g. walking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and wild swimming' (this list is not exhaustive).
The survey should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete. All respondents remain anonymous and your views are only considered in aggregate form. The information gathered from the survey will only be used to guide and shape the development of the aforementioned strategic plans.
The survey can be accessed using the link below and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete:
https://forms.office.com/e/DthKMaSPAD
The survey will close on Friday, 27 June 2025.