Meridian Draft Recommendations Presentation 10-13-15 FINAL
Draft Recommendations Presentation
October 13, 2015
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Meridian, Idaho
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Process
Demographics
Survey
Level of Service
Key Issues
Recurring Themes
Preliminary Recommendations
Q & A
Agenda
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Process
Community Input
Focus Groups
Stakeholder Meeting
MindMixer
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
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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 10 years
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Population Projection by Age
Youth in 5 year groupings / Adults in 10
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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
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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)
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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
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Inventory & Assessment
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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
Pathway 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
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
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Level of Service Analysis
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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
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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
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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
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Key Issues Matrix
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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)
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Goals
Continue to Improve Organizational Efficiencies
Increase Financial Opportunities
Continue to Improve Programs and Service Delivery
Maintain and Improve Facilities and Amenities
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Recommendations Table
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Next Steps
Draft Master Plan in Early November
Comments Received November
Final Master Plan Presented to City Council – December 8th
Final Master Plan Presented to Parks and Recreation Commission
– December 9th
City Council Adoption – December 15th
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Questions?
Art Thatcher, CPRP
Project Manager
Direct: 757-592-3103 artt@greenplayllc.com
Thank You For Your Time!
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