Loading...
Meridian Final MP Presentation 12-9-15 Final Master Plan Presentation December 9, 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Meridian, Idaho 1 12/9/2015 Process Community Input Focus Groups Stakeholder Meeting MindMixer Community Survey GRASP Inventory Level of Service Analysis Findings Visioning Workshop Operational & Maintenance Analysis Program & Other Service Provider Analysis Organizational Analysis Draft Recommendations Presentation Final Plan & Presentation 2 Pat 12/9/2015 Process 3 Pat 12/9/2015 Project Tasks Task 1: Department Mission, Vision, Values Task 2: Park Classification System Task 3: Existing Parks and Recreation Inventory Task 4: Define Level of Service Goals Task 5: Community Outreach and Public Participation Task 6: Recommendations and Strategic Goals Task 7: Strategic Action and Implementation Plan Task 8: Staffing Plan and Department Organization Task 9: Urban Forestry Management Strategy Task 10: Pathways Plan Recommendations Task 11: Park Concept Designs Task 12: Draft and Final Plans, Presentations and Deliverables 12/9/2015 4 Department Mission, Vision, Values 2 Workshops with staff Reviewed existing MVV Developed staff driven MVV Reviewed City’s Strategic Plan Validated new MVV 12/9/2015 5 Park Classification System Reviewed existing classification system Reviewed NRPA standards Recommended new classification system that is component based 12/9/2015 6 Inventory & Assessment Visited and Assessed 22 Meridian Parks 217 Different Components 10 Indoor Facilities Meridian Community Center Senior Center City Hall 6 School Gyms (discounted) YMCA Homecourt (discounted) 9 Alternative Providers WARD, Boise Parks, Schools (Joint Use) 58 Components Located and Assumed Scoring HOA’s components (typically pools, playgrounds, courts or turf/fields) 64 Components Schools (Discounted Assumed Scores for Elementary and Middle) 63 Components Located High Schools Included 21.8 Miles of Pathways 13 Miles of Micro Paths 12/9/2015 7 Inventory & Assessment 12/9/2015 8 Inventory & Assessment Summary of Initial Assessment High Quality, Well Maintained Parks Well Distributed Parks Definite Distinction Between “Community Parks” and “Neighborhood Parks” Some Parks, Especially “Neighborhood Parks,” Lack Unique or Identifiable Character Great Restroom Standards Pathway System is Disconnected Quality of HOA Parks and Other Alternative Providers Vary Greatly Schools are Important but Limited Access 12/9/2015 9 Level of Service Analysis We often think of “neighborhood” level of service In this map we show the orange gradient bracketed to a “typical neighborhood park” Blue gradient shows alternative providers Blue hatch is others Are others providing service where we are providing lower service levels? Trying to avoid duplication of service… Dark gray is areas without service Light gray is ETJ without service 10 12/9/2015 Overall Level of Service Findings Wide variety of well distributed recreational opportunities Overall level of service is high if accessed by an automobile Over 75% of Meridian above threshold when considering all providers Alternative providers are an important supplement to Meridian’s “Neighborhood” level of service 11 12/9/2015 Level of Service Analysis 12 12/9/2015 Walkable Level of Service Findings Demographic analysis shows good distribution of parks where people live with 98% of 0-19 age group having walkable access to some recreation service Heavy reliance on alternative providers for walkable neighborhood level of service in many areas While Meridian’s “Neighborhood” Parks meet the threshold, lack of pathways access keeps areas below threshold in walkability Surprising discrepancy in average household income from North to South Generally “no service areas” have lowest average household income 13 12/9/2015 Focus Group Summary 125 Participants in 8 Focus Groups 8 Interviews 1 Town Hall Meeting 12/9/2015 14 Survey Results 3,500 Random Sample Surveys Open Link Online Survey Mailed Survey Responses 731 (21%) Open Link Survey Response 661 Total Responses 1,392 Margin of Error +/- 3.6 12/9/2015 15 12/9/2015 16 Population Projection 10 years 12/9/2015 17 Pathways and Recreational Connectivity 49 Different Segments of Existing Pathways Currently About 22 Miles Displayed with Darker Being Longer Length Orange/Red 13 Miles of “Micro Paths” Pink 133 Miles of Proposed Pathways Gray Dashed Pathways Hierarchy Park Pathways Community Pathways Regional Pathways Making Connections… Stakeholders Places Pathways People Access Trailheads and Access Points Map & App Resources Public Transportation 18 12/9/2015 Preliminary Facility Recommendations Improve recreational connectivity through neighborhood trail connections and park “spurs” Continue to improve level of service especially at “Neighborhood” Parks through upgrades or additional components if pathways can not be added Work with neighborhoods to create an individual identity for each neighborhood park Work with alternative providers to increase level of service in areas Meridian doesn’t have neighborhood parks but level of service is low Consider programming needs when adding new components to existing parks 19 12/9/2015 Recurring Themes Connectivity and Pathways Maintain What We Have Keep Up with Rapid Community Growth Land Acquisition for Future Parks Indoor Recreation Facility Communication / Marketing / Technology Organizational Development / Staffing Funding Sources 12/9/2015 20 Programming Themes Non-sports Activities Community-wide Special Events Aquatic Programs Teen Programs Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Programs Art in the Park Senior Programs Cultural / Performing Arts Programs 12/9/2015 21 Key Issues Matrix 22 Pat 12/9/2015 Recommendations Primary Focus on: Maintaining Sustaining Improving Priority Timeframe Short-term (up to 3 years) Mid-term (4-6 years) Long-term (7-10 years) 23 Pat 12/9/2015 Goals Continue to Improve Organizational Efficiencies Increase Financial Opportunities Continue to Improve Programs and Service Delivery Maintain and Improve Facilities and Amenities 24 Pat 12/9/2015 Task 6: Recommendations and Strategic Goals Task 7: Strategic Action and Implementation Plan 12/9/2015 25 Organizational Efficiencies Maintain Existing Level of Service Goal Enhance and Improve Internal and External Communication Regarding Department Activities and Services Provide Improved Signage Agency-wide to Make it Easier for Patrons to Find and Use Parks, Facilities, and Pathways Maintain Existing Quality Standards for Facilities and Amenities Increase Social Media Use and Navigation Apps for Parks and Pathways 26 12/9/2015 Organizational Efficiencies Increase Appropriate Partnerships Within the Community Increase the Utilization of Technology to Improve Customer Service and Efficiencies Staff Appropriately to Meet Demand and Maintain Established Quality of Service Maintain and Keep Current the Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Policies Expand Volunteer Program 27 Pat 12/9/2015 Financial Opportunities Increase Special Event and Activities Sponsorships Evaluate Developer Impact Fee Ordinance Pursue Grant and Philanthropic Opportunities Implement a Cost Recovery and Pricing Policy 28 Pat 12/9/2015 Programs and Service Delivery Increase Year Round Recreational Programming and Activities Expand Indoor Recreation Monitor Recreational Trends Expand Programs Around Working Hours and Commuting Citizens Increase Programming for Seniors, Special Needs, Teens and Tweens Maintain a “Signature” Event for the City Provide Family-centered Recreational Opportunities 29 Pat 12/9/2015 Facilities and Amenities Maintain and Improve Existing Facilities and Amenities Expand Pathways and Connectivity Add Indoor Recreation Space Develop New Amenities at New and Existing Parks Based on Level of Service Analysis Acquire New Land for Parks Improve Parking at Parks Continue to Improve ADA Accessibility at All Facilities 30 Pat 12/9/2015 Facilities and Amenities Upgrade Comfort, Convenience and Cultural Amenities to Existing Facilities Add Destination Park Amenities Address Current and Future Needs for Athletic Fields Develop Additional Aquatic Opportunities Consider Programming Needs When Adding New Components to Existing Parks or When Developing New Parks Monitor Use, Demand, and Trends of Recreation Components 31 Pat 12/9/2015 Other Project Tasks Task 8: Staffing Plan and Department Organization Worked with staff to define matrix Benchmarked other localities Reviewed NRPA 2015 Field Report Task 9: Urban Forestry Management Strategy Breckon Land Design worked with Elroy Huff Task 10: Pathways Plan Recommendations Breckon Land Design and Design Concepts worked with Jay Gibbons Task 11: Park Concept Designs Breckon Land Design and staff conducted 4 Skype calls to review concepts Breckon Land Design conducted 2 public meetings Task 12: Draft and Final Plans, Presentations and Deliverables 12/9/2015 32 South Meridian Regional Park 33 Pat 12/9/2015 West Meridian Park #1 34 Pat 12/9/2015 West Meridian Park #2 35 Pat 12/9/2015 Margaret Aldape Park 36 Pat 12/9/2015 Questions? Art Thatcher, CPRP Project Manager Direct: 757-592-3103 artt@greenplayllc.com Thank You for the Opportunity! 37 12/9/2015