Community Survey Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Community Survey: Therapeutic Gardens & Open Space PreservationMission: Zahava’s Serenity Healing Gardens Inc. is seeking funding through the New Jersey Green Acres Program to preserve land as permanent public open space and create therapeutic gardens at 9 East Saddle River Road, Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. Your feedback will help us understand community needs and support. Please submit your answers using the QR Code or through the mail to Zahava’s Serenity Healing Gardens Inc., P.O. Box 300416, Brooklyn, NY 11230, by February 25, 2026.Section 1: About YouName *FirstLastEmail *1. What is your connection to this community? (Check all that apply)I live hereI work hereI visit regularlyOther: __________Other2. How long have you been connected to this community?Less than 1 year1–5 years6–10 yearsMore than 10 yearsSection 2: Open Space & Land Preservation3. How important is preserving open space and undeveloped land in this community?Very importantImportantSomewhat importantNot important4. Do you believe there is a need for additional protected open space in this area?YesNoNot sure5. What benefits do you associate with preserved open space? (Check all that apply)Environmental protectionWildlife habitatMental and emotional well-beingPhysical health and walking opportunitiesQuiet reflection and stress reliefEducational opportunitiesCommunity gathering spacePreservation of land for future generationsSection 3: Therapeutic Gardens Project Support6. Would you support the permanent preservation of land for public Therapeutic Gardens and passive recreation space?Strongly supportSupportNeutralDo not support7. How valuable do you believe Therapeutic Gardens would be to the community?Extremely valuableVery valuableModerately valuableNot valuable8. Who do you believe would benefit from Therapeutic Gardens open to the public? (Check all that apply)Cancer patientsCaregivers and family membersSeniorsIndividuals with physical and/or mental impairmentsVeteransChildren and studentsHealthcare workersGeneral publicSection 4: Use & Accessibility9. How likely would you be to visit or use Therapeutic Gardens or preserved open space in this community?FrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever10. What activities would you like to see in Therapeutic Gardens or preserved open space? (Check all that apply)Walking trailsBenches and shadeNature and gardens viewingYoga/meditation or reflection areasNature education, nutrition, art therapy, music therapy, educationalprogramming, and gardeningAccessible paths for individuals with mobility challengesWildlife observationSection 5: Public Benefit & Funding11. Do you support the use of public funding to preserve land for open space and community benefit?YesNoUnsure12. Do you believe the Therapeutic Gardens project would improve quality of life in the community?Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeSection 6: Open-Ended Feedback13.What do you believe is the greatest open space or recreation need in this community?14. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding the proposed Therapeutic Gardens project?WebsiteSubmit
