Parks Master PlanInterim Presentation: Existing Conditions Analysis/ Needs and Priorities Assessment

May 4, 2016

1. Overview, Schedule

2. Existing Conditions/ Needs Assessment Findings

3. Next Steps, Questions, Discussion

Presentation Outline

Purpose of Parks Master Plan

1.Identify issues, needs, and opportunities of the City’s Parks System for the revision of the Parks Master Plan;

2.Ensure adequate growth of the Cape Coral Parks System; 3.Modernization of the level of service (LOS) standards in the

Comprehensive Plan;4.Continual funding opportunities for the parks system; 5.Provide planning actions and acquisition needs for the Parks

and Recreation Department through build out (2060).

City of Cape Coral, Request for Proposals Parks Master Plan Update (RFP-DCD15-28/CH)

Barth Associates Team

Carlos F. Perez, PLA

Market Research + Survey Consultant

Principle-In-Charge + Parks Planner

David L. Barth PhD, CPRP, PLA, AICP

Project Manger + Parks Planner, Urban Designer

Operations + Maintenance Consultant

Ken Ballard, CPRP, Ballard*King

Ron Vine, ETC/ Leisure Vision

Alternative Funding Specialist

Editor

Ryan Ruskay, RMPK Funding

Lynn Hays

Wildlife Ecologist Jay Exum, PhD, Exum Associates

Project Schedule

Project Tasks Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov

Phase 1 – Existing Conditions AnalysisPhase 2 – Needs + PrioritiesAssessmentPhase 3 –VisioningPhase 4 -Implementation StrategyPhase 5 – ParksMaster Plan Document

2015 | 2016 2015 2016

Task Time Period Survey Public Engagement Stakeholder Committee + Council Presentations

1. Overview, Schedule

2. Existing Conditions/ Needs Assessment Findings

3. Next Steps, Questions, Discussion

Presentation Outline

Existing Conditions Analysis, Needs + Priorities Assessment

Observations

• Stakeholder Committee Workshop

• Public Outreach Meetings

• One-on-One Interviews

• Focus Group Meetings

• Lifestyle Analysis• Park Visits, Ecological Assessment

• Existing Plans Review• National +Regional + Local Trends• Population + Demographic Analysis

Qualitative Quantitative

Defensible + Identified

Needs

• Level of Service Analysis

• Statistically Valid Mail Survey

• Online Survey• PRORAGIS

Benchmarking

Summary of Findings - FacilitiesNeeds Assessment Techniques

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Trails X X X X X XIndoor running/walking track X XFishing areas X X XYacht club X XBoating/kayaking areas X X X X XWaterpark X XDog Park X XTheater X X

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Golf Course X X XArt studio X XCentral gathering place X XGymnasium X X X Environmental Center X X XHistorical Museum X XBaseball/softball fields/Complex X X XYouth center X XPickleball courts X X X X XSoccer fields X XSkate park X XFootball Fields X X X

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Improvements to Existing Parks X X X XFestival Park/Amphitheater X XNew Indoor Community Center X XTennis Courts/Complex XFootball/Soccer/Lacrosse Complex X

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Special events (concerts, movies, etc.) X X X

Adult fitness and wellness programs X X X

Adult programs for 50 years and older X X X X

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Adult continuing education programs X X

Nature programs/environmental education X X X

Water fitness programs X

Adult sports programs X

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Adult art, dance, performing arts X XGolf lessons and leagues XYouth learn to swim programs X XPrograms for teens X XYouth art, dance, performing arts XYouth sports programs XTravel programs X XTennis lessons and leagues X

Youth fitness and wellness programs X

Before and after school programs X

Programs for people with disabilities XPreschool programs X

1. Existing Plans and Context Review

1. Existing Plans and Context Review• The 2002 Parks and Recreation Master

Plan• 2005 Cultural Park Arts Center• Water Access Map• Comprehensive Plan (Level of Service,

Recreation and Open Space Element, Vision Plan)

• 2014 South Cape Downtown Community Redevelopment Plan

• Bimini Basin Project• FY 2015-2017 Operating Budget• Southwest Community Park• Yacht Club Master Plan• Seven Islands & NW Cape Vision Plan• Bicycle/ Pedestrian Master Plan

1. Increase economic development and development in the City. 2. Enhance financial sustainability during all economic times. 3. Invest in community infrastructure, including utilities expansion

improvements to enhance the City’s ability to meet the needs of its current and future residents.

4. Improve the City’s image with the purpose of building lasting relationships with our residents and valuable partnerships with other organizations.

5. Increase quality of life for our citizens by delivering programs and services that foster a safe community.

FY 2015-2017 Adopted Operating Budget

Comprehensive Plan: Recreation and Open Space

Current Level of Service Standards:• Regional Park – 4 acres per

1,000 population• Community Park – 2 acres

per 1,000 population• Neighborhood Park – 2 acres

per 1,000 population• Specialty Parks* – ½ acres

per 1,000 population

* Includes Athletic Fields, Environmental Parks, Aquatic Facilities, and Golf Courses.

Strategic Plan

“In partnership with the community, we are stewards of our unique environment and quality of life, and meet the economic, social, cultural, institutional and environmental needs of our citizens.”

Parks Master Plan Initiative:Update the Master Plan to reflect current state of the parks system and provide a recommendation to City Council with a prioritized list of projects for City at build-out.

2. Demographic Analysis – Population Change

% Change2000-2010 % Change 2010-2014

City of Cape Coral 102,286

169,8542014 Population2000 Population

Lee County 440,888

640,513

Florida 15,982,37819,893,297

2000 % of Population

ElderlyPopulation (65+)

Young AdultPopulation (20-34)

Young ChildrenPopulation (0-9)

Median Age 41.642.4

Middle AgePopulation (55-64)

2010 % of Population

12.0%

15.0%

11.4%

11.5%

15.5%

14.0%

19.6%

Teenager Population (10-19) 12.5% 13.3%

2.Demographic Analysis – Population by Age

AdultPopulation (35-54)

29.5% 28.8%

16.9%

2000-2010% of change

2.Demographic Analysis – Findings

• “Meteoric Growth”

• Need ample and appropriate facilities, activities, and programs to meet growing needs and desires without reducing existing LOS

• Need to provide a variety of parks and recreation programs and activities for residents of all ages, with special attention given to adult and youth programs

• May need to increase the amount of park land, facilities, and programs to keep up with demand

3. Inventory

• 43 parks and recreation facilities, 833 acres

• Preserve, 356 acres (Four-mile Cove)

• Athletic fields, 170 acres• Specialty parks (BMX,

Seahawk, etc.), 79 acres– 74% of park land is

restricted or specialized

4. Existing Level-of-Service (LOS) - Acreage

2014 Population Estimates 169,854

City Build-Out Population400,000

Park Acreage Calculation

City of Cape Coral Comprehensive

Plan Acreage LOS Target

Acreage2014

Target Acreage

AcreageNeed /

Surplus

City Build-Out Target Acreage

AcreageNeed /

Surplus

Total Park Acreage 8.50 829.60 1,443.76 (614) 3,400.00 (2,570)

Regional Park 4.0 365.00 679.42 (314) 1,600.00 (1,235)

Community Park 2.0 59.00 339.71 (281) 800.00 (741)

Neighborhood Park 2.0 59.65 339.71 (280) 800.00 (740)

Specialty Park 0.5 345.95 84.93 261 200.00 146

Existing LOS – Acreage(NRPA PRORAGIS Benchmarking)

City of Cape Coral

National Acreage LOS Median for Agencies with Population Density’s

between 500 to 1,500 per Square Mile (Acres per 1,000 population)

Acreage LOS Target

(Acres per 1,000 population)

2014 Acreage LOS

(Acres per 1,000 population)

City Build-Out Acreage LOS

(Acres per 1,000 population)

12.1 8.5 4.9 2.1

Existing LOS – Indoor Recreation

Industry Benchmark

(Square Feet Per Capita)

City of Cape Coral

Recreation Center Square

Footage

2014 Benchmark

Target

Square Footage Need /

Surplus

City Build-Out

Benchmark Target

Square Footage Need /

Surplus

City of Cape Coral Indoor Recreation Center Space

1.5 88,302 254,781 (166,479) 600,000 (511,698)

Existing LOS -Facilities

2014 Population Estimates

169,854

City Build-Out Population400,000

Recreation Facility Types

City of Cape Coral Comprehensive

Plan Acreage LOS Target (1 per x

persons)

Number of City of

Cape Coral Facilities

2014 Target Facilities

FacilitiesNeed /

Surplus

City Build-Out Target Facilities

FacilitiesNeed /

Surplus

Basketball Goals 2,500 16 68 (52) 160 (144)BMX Bicycle Course 400,000 1 0 1 1 0

Boat Ramp Lanes 10,000 7 17 (10) 40 (33)

Bocce Courts 30,000 6 6 0 13 (7)

Diamond Field Sports 4,000 33 42 (9) 100 (67)

Exercise Course 50,000 17 3 14 8 9

Golf Course 100,000 1 2 (1) 4 (3)

Gridiron - Soccer 10,000 13 17 (4) 40 (27)Gridiron -Football 20,000 6 8 (2) 20 (14)

Horseshoe Pits 15,000 10 11 (1) 27 (17)

Picnic Tables 725 347 234 113 552 (205)Play Areas, Equipped 10,000 24 17 7 40 (16)

Racquetball Courts 25,000 2 7 (5) 16 (14)

Senior Center 50,000 2 3 (1) 8 (6)Shuffleboard Courts 25,000 2 7 (5) 16 (14)

Swimming Pools 50,000 1 3 (2) 8 (7)

Tennis Courts 7,500 10 23 (13) 53 (43)

Volleyball Courts 25,000 - 7 (7) 16 (16)Nature Trails (Miles) 50,000 - 3 (3) 8 (8)

Bicycle/Jogging Paths (Miles) 0.56 miles per 1,000 17 95 (78) 224 (207)

National Benchmarking (PRORAGIS) - Facilities

Facilities National Median LOS(1 per X persons)

City of Cape Coral Comprehensive Plan Facilities LOS (1 per X persons)

Diamond Fields 3,333 4,000Rectangle Fields 8,124

Soccer Fields 10,000Football Fields 20,000

Playgrounds 3,899 10,000Dog Parks 53,915 -Tennis Courts 4,413 7,500Basketball Courts 7,526 5,000Indoor Recreation Center 24,804 -Swimming Pools 33,660 50,000Senior Center 50,000 50,000Golf Course (population per 9 holes)

26,288 200,000

Outdoor Facility Type

Southwest Region LOS

X/1000 Participants

Number of City of Cape Coral

Facilities

Need Based on Participants in

2014

Need / Surplus to meet Southwest

Region LOS

Need Based on Participants in City Build-Out

Need / Surplus to meet Southwest

Region LOS

Baseball Fields 0.85 15 15.88 (0.88) 37.40 (22.40)

Outdoor Basketball Courts 0.86 8 13.15 (5.15) 30.96 (22.96)

Football Fields 0.48 6 7.34 (1.34) 17.28 (11.28)

Golf (# of holes) 1.94 18 65.90 (47.90) 155.20 (137.20)

Tennis Courts 1.46 10 32.24 (22.24) 75.92 (65.92)

Soccer Fields 0.45 13 7.64 5.36 18.00 (5.00)

Outdoor Swimming Pools 0.09 1 4.28 (3.28) 10.08 (9.08)

Paved Trails (Miles) 0.11 17 8.41 8.59 19.80 (2.80)

Saltwater Boat Ramps (Lanes) 0.16 7 6.79 0.21 16.00 (9.00)

Picnicking (Tables) 3.95 347 261.66 85.34 616.20 (269.20)

State Benchmarking (SCORP) - Facilities

Existing LOS - Access

Neighborhood Parks: 1,2 milesCommunity Parks: 3,5 miles

Recreation Centers: 3,5 milesAthletic Facilities: 3,5 miles

Playgrounds: 1,2 miles

All Parks: 1,2,3 miles

All Parks Access LOS

1 Mile 2 Mile 3 Mile

Neighborhood Parks Access LOS1 Mile 2 Mile

Playground Access LOS1 Mile 2 Mile

Community Park Access LOS3 Mile 5 Mile

Recreation Center Access LOS3 Mile 5 Mile

Athletic Facilities Access LOS3 Mile 5 Mile

Existing LOS – Potential Needs

• Additional Parkland• Indoor Recreation Center

Space• Boat Ramps • Diamond Fields• Golf Courses• Soccer Fields• Football Fields• Horseshoe Pits• Play Areas

• Racquetball Courts• Senior Centers• Shuffle Board Courts• Swimming Pools• Tennis Courts• Volleyball Courts• Nature Trails• Bicycle/Jogging paths

5. Park VisitsCriteria• Proximity, Access and Linkages • Comfort and Image• Uses, Activities, and Sociability• Environmental Sustainability • Buildings and Architecture

1.0 – 2.9 = Not Meeting Expectations

3.0 – 3.9 = Meeting Expectations

4.0 – 4.9 = Exceeding Expectations

5.0 = Far Exceeding Expectations

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Proximity/ Access/ Linkages (Max 5.0) 3.0 2.3 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.2 3.0 3.2 3.5 2.5 3.5 2.6 3.3 3.7 2.8 3.2Visibility from a distance 5 2 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 2 4 5 3 4.4

Ease in walking to the park property 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 - 1 4 2 2.1Transit Access 1 1 3 4 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 1 3 4 1 1.8

Clarity of information/ signage 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3.1ADA Compliance 4 3 4 3 5 5 5 5 2 4 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 2 5 4 4 2 5 4.1

Lighting 3 3 5 4 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 - 3 5 5 3 3 3 5 1 5 3 5 3 3 3.6

Comfort & Image (Max 5.0) 3.7 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.7 3.8 3.5 4.0 3.0 3.8 3.0 3.7 3.7 3.8 4.2 3.3 3.6 4.1 3.75 3.67 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.5 3.2 3.6First Impression/overall attractiveness 3 4 1 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 5 2 2 4 3 4 3 2 3 4 4 3.4

Feeling of safety 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4.1Cleanliness/overall quality of maintenance (Exterior) 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3.6Cleanliness/overall quality of maintenance (Interior) - - 4 3 - - - - 3 - - - - - - - 3 4 4 - 4 4 4 - - 3.7

Comfort of places to sit 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 2 4 4 3 4 2 3.0Protection from bad weather 4 2 5 3 3 4 2 4 3 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 1 1 3.6

Evidence of management/stewardship (Exterior Site) 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3.8Evidence of management/stewardship (Interior) - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 - - 3.7

Uses and Activities & Sociability (Max 5.0) 3.6 3.6 4.2 2.8 3.8 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.6 2.2 4.0 4.0 3.2 4.0 3.7 3.8 3.2 3.6 3.0 4.2 3.4 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.4Mix of uses/things to do 3 3 5 2 4 2 2 4 2 3 1 4 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 1 3.2

Level of Activity 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 2 5 4 3 3 5 3.8Sense of pride/ownership 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3.8

Programming Flexibility 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 2 3.2Ability of Facility to Effectively Support Organized Programming 4 4 4 3 4 2 2 2 3 4 4 - - 2 - - 2 2 2 - 4 2 2 3 4 3.0

Environmental Sustainability 3.5 3.5 3.7 2.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.5 2.5 3.5 3.5 2.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 3.3 4.3 4.5 4.3 4.0 3.7 4.0 3.5 3.6Stormwater Management 5 4 5 2 5 5 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 - 5 4.6

Multi-modal Capacity 2 3 1 3 2 2 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 - 1 4 2 2.5Facility Energy Efficiency - - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 3 4 - 4 3 5 - - 3.9

Buildings/Architecture (Max 5.0) - - 1.6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2.4 3.6 3.2 - 3.6 4.2 4.0 - - 3.2Image and Aesthetics - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 4 2 - 3 4 3 - - 2.9

Clarity of Entry and Connections to Park - - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 3 - 3 4 4 - - 3.1Interior Finishes and Furniture and Equipment - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 4 3 - 4 4 3 - - 3.0

Building Enclosure - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 4 4 - 4 5 5 - - 3.7Building Systems - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 4 4 - 4 4 5 - - 3.4

Average Score Without Building/Architecture (Max 5) 3.4 3.2 3.6 3.0 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.8 2.9 3.5 3.0 3.2 3.8 3.5 3.8 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.8 3.4 3.9 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.2 Overall Average

Average Score with/for Building/Architecture (Max 5) 3.2 3.2 3.5 3.7 3.9 3.6 3.6 3.5

Meeting Expectations

Not Meeting Expectations

Far Exceeding Expectations

Exceeding Expectations

7. Park Operations & Maintenance

Maintenance Challenges:• Limited Resources• Additional Parks • Athletic Field Maintenance • Watering Restrictions • Multiple Groups Responsible

for Maintenance• Support Facilities• Tournaments/Special Events

8. Public Workshops – 191+/- Participants

• SOUTHEAST: Tuesday January 26th, Cape Coral Yacht Club

• NORTHWEST: Thursday January 28th, Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

• NORTHEAST: Monday, March 7th, King’s Way Christian Center

• SOUTHWEST: Tuesday, March 8th, Oasis Elementary School

Public Workshops

• Exercise #1 – City-wide Needs• Exercise #2 – Improvements to

Existing Facilities• Exercise #3 – Priority Actions• Exercise #4 – Other Comments

Public Workshops

Top priority facility needs included (in order of priority):• Trails (62 “votes”)• Nature Parks (61)• Pickleball Courts (61)• Large Nature Preserve (48)• Golf Course (46)• Boating and Kayaking Parks (41)• Beach (especially in the north) (34)• Gymnasiums (34)

Top priority program needs included (in order of priority):• Nature/ Environmental Education

Programs (35 “votes”)• Special Events (21)• Sailing/ Boating Programs (17)

Top priority actions included:• Acquire the 160-acre Cape

Coral Golf Club (167 “votes”)• Develop new walking and

biking trails (72)• Develop a new indoor

community center (39)• Improve existing boating/

kayaking areas (33)• Acquire the Christ Lutheran

Church (28)

Public Workshops

9. Mayor, Council Interviews

Two priority parks and recreation needs include:• Renovation of the Yacht

Club (5 of 8 interviews)• Build Festival Park,

including amphitheater (4 of 8)

Other priority needs include: • Community Center • Parks in Northeast • More kayak launches • Pickleball courts • Dog parks • Programs for all ages, especially for youth, and

promotion of existing programs • Cultural Park • Dutch Lions • Upkeep and maintenance of existing parks • Trails, passive recreation • Museum • Something for kids, e.g. an extreme park with a

zip line, climbing wall, skate park, etc.• Fund the Veteran’s Museum• Restore the golf course

Mayor, Council InterviewsBenchmarks:• Port St. Lucie• Lee County• Jupiter• Palm Coast (Barth)

Funding:• Pay-As-You-Go: General consensus

re: general fund, impact fees, grants, and user fees.

• Borrowing/ Taxes: No consensus re: general obligation bond (via referendum), special tax assessment, millage increase

10. Focus Group Meetings

• Water access (6 participants)• Athletics (7 participants)• Seniors (4 participants)• Arts (3 participants)• Environment (6 participants)• Teens (1 participant, in

consultation with 4-5 other teens)

Needs and Desires:• Bonfire pits, streets for busking (street

performers), amphitheater, ramps and rails, graffiti wall, cafés within parks, pet friendly, greenhouse, nature and paths, ponds, used book and music store, free Wi-Fi, modern play,

• Transit for kids under 16• Basketball courts• Stages, places to perform• Open mike nights in parks; jam night at Jaycee

Park on Thursdays • Consider adding things to do at skate park,

including moveable furniture, etc.

Haylee VanVlymen + MerriBeth Farnham

Focus Group Meetings - Teens

Focus Group Meetings - Teens

11. On-line Survey – 1,032 Respondents• 41.2% parks and facilities rated Good or Excellent.• Top three parks and facilities: Yacht club, Small Neighborhood

Parks, and Baseball/softball fields.• Most Important: Small Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks,

Beach • 77.5% of respondent would be willing to travel 2 miles or more

to a neighborhood park • 58.9% of respondents have participated in programs over the

last 12 months. • Top 4 Facility Needs: Small neighborhood parks, nature parks,

trails, beach • Top 4 Program Needs: Special events, nature

programs/environmental education, adult fitness and wellness, teens

• Reasons for Non-participation: Program or facilities not offered, lack of awareness, distance from residence

• Top Indoor Programming Spaces: walking and jogging track (62.5%), aerobic/fitness/dance class space, weight room/cardiovascular equipment area

• 53.3 % of respondents very supportive of using tax dollars to fund new walking and biking trails.

12. Statistically-Valid Survey – 575 Respondents(95% level of Confidence, +/- 4% Accuracy)

Comparison of Top Priority Needs Per Quadrant

Summary of Findings - FacilitiesNeeds Assessment Techniques

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Trails X X X X X XIndoor running/walking track X XFishing areas X X XYacht club X XBoating/kayaking areas X X X X XWaterpark X XDog Park X XTheater X X

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Golf Course X X XArt studio X XCentral gathering place X XGymnasium X X X Environmental Center X X XHistorical Museum X XBaseball/softball fields/Complex X X XYouth center X XPickleball courts X X X X XSoccer fields X XSkate park X XFootball Fields X X X

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Improvements to Existing Parks X X X XFestival Park/Amphitheater X XNew Indoor Community Center X XTennis Courts/Complex XFootball/Soccer/Lacrosse Complex X

Summary of Findings - ProgramsNeeds Assessment Techniques

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Special events (concerts, movies, etc.) X X X

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Adult programs for 50 years and older X X X X

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Adult continuing education programs X X

Nature programs/environmental education X X X

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Adult art, dance, performing arts X XGolf lessons and leagues XYouth learn to swim programs X XPrograms for teens X XYouth art, dance, performing arts XYouth sports programs XTravel programs X XTennis lessons and leagues X

Youth fitness and wellness programs X

Before and after school programs X

Programs for people with disabilities XPreschool programs X

1. Overview, Schedule

2. Existing Conditions/ Needs Assessment Findings

3. Next Steps, Questions, Discussion

Presentation Outline

Project Schedule

Project Tasks Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov

Phase 1 – Existing Conditions AnalysisPhase 2 – Needs + PrioritiesAssessmentPhase 3 –VisioningPhase 4 -Implementation StrategyPhase 5 – ParksMaster Plan Document

2015 | 2016 2015 2016

Task Time Period Survey Public Engagement Stakeholder Committee + Council Presentations

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