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Meridian Draft Recommendations Presentation 10-13-15 FINAL Draft Recommendations Presentation October 13, 2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Meridian, Idaho 1 10/13/2015 Process Demographics Survey Level of Service Key Issues Recurring Themes Preliminary Recommendations Q & A Agenda 2 Pat 10/13/2015 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 3 Pat 10/13/2015 Focus Group Summary 125 Participants in 8 Focus Groups 8 Interviews 1 Town Hall Meeting 10/13/2015 4 Population Projection 10 years 10/13/2015 5 Population Projection by Age Youth in 5 year groupings / Adults in 10 6 10/13/2015 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 10/13/2015 7 10/13/2015 8 10/13/2015 9 10/13/2015 10 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 10/13/2015 11 Inventory & Assessment 10/13/2015 12 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 10/13/2015 13 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 14 10/13/2015 Level of Service Analysis 15 10/13/2015 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 16 10/13/2015 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 10/13/2015 17 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 10/13/2015 18 Key Issues Matrix 19 Pat 10/13/2015 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) 20 Pat 10/13/2015 Goals Continue to Improve Organizational Efficiencies Increase Financial Opportunities Continue to Improve Programs and Service Delivery Maintain and Improve Facilities and Amenities 21 Pat 10/13/2015 Recommendations Table 22 10/13/2015 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 23 10/13/2015 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 24 Pat 10/13/2015 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 25 Pat 10/13/2015 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 26 Pat 10/13/2015 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 27 Pat 10/13/2015 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 28 Pat 10/13/2015 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 29 Pat 10/13/2015 Questions? Art Thatcher, CPRP Project Manager Direct: 757-592-3103 artt@greenplayllc.com Thank You For Your Time! 30 30 10/13/2015