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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Power POINT 10Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Update HJ Carroll Park Salmon Shelter and Native Plant Gardens 1 Planning Purpose and Background County Comprehensive Plan Recreation and Conservation Office and Existing Plans 6 years – detailed 20 year horizon Jr. Hoops Youth Basketball League 2 Planning Process Review and prepare Goals and objectives Inventory Demand and needs analysis Recommendations and Capital improvement plan Parks Advisory Board Tour, Memorial Field 3 Public Involvement Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Website, Publication of Drafts Exploratory Regional Parks and Recreation Committee Research and Survey Conducted by MIG Parks Advisory Board Tour, Indian Island Park 4 Mission and Vision The Mission of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is to improve and maintain the health, welfare, and safety of the citizenry; protect the environment, and promote economic development through state of the art recreational and educational programs and facilities supported by public tax revenue, fees, grants and private donations. The vision of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation is not to serve every purpose, but to lead towards cooperation and comprehensive community solutions. 5 Goals and Objectives: Recreation Large Scale/all County Utilize County Facilities Passive/Low Cost Interpretive, Outdoor All Ages and Partnerships Rec Soccer at Memorial Field 6 Goals and Objectives: Parks and Facilities Parks with a Large Service Area Athletic Facilities Water Access Habitat, Open Space Special Purpose Facilities ADA Access Safe & Low Maintenance Artistic and Historic and Trail Corridors/Access Gibbs Lake Advisory Board Tour Irondale Beach Park Restoration 7 Park & Facility Inventory 8 Park and Facility Inventory by Type Neighborhood – 1 mile service area 3 parks, 7 acres Community – 3 mile service area 10 parks, 115 acres Regional – 25 mile service area and 6 parks, 723 acres Conservancy, and Open Space – 25 mile service area 2 parks 183 acres Indian Island Park 9 Needs Assessment – 2015 to 2035 Recreation Trends State Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan, 2013 Demographics and Mapping Input Surveys, Comments, Outreach Advisory Board, and National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Guidelines 10 NRPA Guidelines Standards for adequate park land by population Used nationwide First developed in the 1960’s Updated in 1983 Updated again in 1995 Provides a level of service by park type in acres, but Limitations of NRPA Guidelines Assumes acreage has fully developed, functional facilities Acreage and parks from other agencies not included such as the State Parks (Fort Worden, Fort Townsend, Fort Flagler, Dosewallips, etc) the City Parks (Chetzemoka, Kai Tai), the Schools, and the Olympic National Park, and Forest. Does not take park location or community specific desires into account 11 NRPA Needs Assessment Results Overall there is enough park acreage now to exceed the projected need in 20 years by 244 acres and Conclusion - we will not need additional park acreage for at least 20 years (also remember only County acres were counted) 12 Needs Assessment Results – Facilities Conclusion - existing facilities within the parks are very important and need to be maintained and improved Conclusion – special purpose community needs exist Conclusion - new facilities are needed in the existing acreage Nature access Youth athletic facilities Passive recreation Interpretation ADA access Water access Restrooms Dog parks Campgrounds Bike parks Picnic areas Event shelters Playgrounds Parking areas 13 Recommendations/Action Plan Two Broad Priorities The first priority is: new revenue to address the maintenance backlog: “Keep What We Have” and The second priority is to improve facilities at existing parks to meet unmet community needs: “Improve What We Have” Port Townsend Recreation Center 14 Parks and Facility Recommendations Projects that address maintenance backlog and simultaneously increase revenue, and Projects with highest potential grant funding 15 Administrative Recommendations Pursue new tax revenue: dedicated to capital improvement Use a variety of funding sources such as public and private grants, user fees, volunteers, donations, and business partnerships Improve brand, image and awareness of County parks, and Improve maintenance and operational sustainability through partnerships with other agencies, businesses, non-profits and individuals 16 Capital Improvement Program Overview 2015 to 2020 $1,704,000 2020 to 2035 $2,450,000 20 Year Total = $4,154,100 Quilcene Campground 17 Capital Improvement Program Details Facilities at Risk North Beach Restroom Memorial Field Fence and Lights Courthouse Tennis Court Indian Island Shelter and Toilet Irondale Community Playground HJ Carroll Salmon Shelter Gibbs Lake Buildings Lake Leland Campground Closed Lake Leland Dock Hicks Park Toilet Quilcene Park Playground Quilcene Park Courts Port Townsend Rec Center Gym Chimacum Park - Closed 18 Funding and Finance Summary History HJ Grant Turn Back 2008 Volunteer Program 2009 ERPRC Prop 1 Begins 2010, and City Contribution of Sales Tax ends May 2015 Status Quo Future Additional Park Closures Lack of Match Funding Surplus Parks and Facilities, and Inability to Support Partnerships 19 Options to Fund Capital Program Levy Lid Lift Parks and Recreation Districts Grants (Match is Required) Bonds Private Sources, and Partnerships East Beach Park 20 Moving Forward Plan documents the need for parks and recreation funding – other needs exist within the County Finance solutions will take time Community activism is required Adopt, use and update the plan Continued communication as situation evolves – Community, JCPRAB, and BoCC, and Continue to balance the counties various needs 21 We Love Our Parks! 22