PRAB Meeting Date: March 17, 2025
To: Park and Recreation Advisory Board
From: Charlie Fredericks, Streets and Parks Manager
Title
Review of Park and Recreation Capital Investment Plan: Park Maintenance Programming
Body
Action Requested:
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discusses and provides feedback on the Park and Recreation Capital Investment Plan programming of recommended park maintenance improvements.
Summary Report:
As part of the City's 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, the City Council set a target for all parks and recreation facilities to be rated satisfactory or above, exceeding community expectations. A key strategic initiative to support this goal was the creation of a Parks and Recreation Capital Investment Plan. This plan assesses the needs of the existing parks and recreation system, addressing both the replacement of aging facilities and the addition of new amenities to better serve the community and visitors.
To develop the plan, the City partnered with JLG/292 Design Group (facility design), Pros Consulting (community engagement and needs assessment), and Damon Farber (landscape architecture and planning). The resulting 10-year investment plan is designed to provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities while ensuring equitable access to parks and facilities throughout the community.
The plan was shared with the public through an online survey and community meetings, generating significant feedback. The online survey, which received nearly 1,000 responses, was the primary source of public input. Overall, the plan received strong support, with minor modifications made based on community feedback.
The City Council formally adopted the plan on January 3, 2023. Staff then began evaluating financing options for implementation, presenting preliminary funding strategies to the City Council on April 11, 2023. The Council responded favorably to the proposed approach, and staff are continuing to refine financing strategies...
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