Meridian Findings Presentation - April 2015 (Commission Edit)
Findings Presentation
April 29,2015
Commission Presentation
May 13,2015
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Meridian, Idaho
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Process
Start-up
Community Input
Focus Groups
Stakeholder Meeting
MindMixer
Survey
GRASP Inventory
Level of Service Analysis
Findings Presentation
Visioning Workshop
Operational & Maintenance
Analysis
Program & Other Service Provider Analysis
Organizational Analysis
Draft Plan & Presentation
Final Plan & Presentation
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Focus Group Summary
125 Participants in
8 Focus Groups
8 Interviews
1 Town Hall Meeting
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Population Projection by Age
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Survey Results
3,500 Random Sample Surveys mailed March 20, 2015
Open Link online survey released April 6, 2015
As of April 20, 2015
Mailed survey responses 700 (20%)
Open Link survey response 379
Total
responses 1,079
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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
Trail system is disconnected
Quality of HOA Parks and other Alternative Providers vary greatly
Schools
are important but limited access
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Level of Service Analysis
What if we disregard ownership?… maybe a more accurate picture of resident level of service…
Arrow points to area not in city limits
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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
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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 trails access keeps areas below threshold in walkability
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Trails 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 trails
Gray
dashed
Trail Hierarchy
Park Trails
Community Trails
Regional Trails
Making Connections…
Stakeholders
Places
Trails
People
Access
Trailheads and Access Points
Map & App Resources
Public
Transportation
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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 trails 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
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Reoccurring 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
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Questions?
Your Project Manager
Art Thatcher, CPRP
Direct: 757-592-3103 artt@greenplayllc.com
Thank You For Your Time & Consideration!
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