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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Power POINT 10 (0002)Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan Update HJ Carroll Park Salmon Shelter and Native Plant Gardens 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 Planning Process Review and prepare Goals and objectives Inventory Demand and needs analysis Recommendations and Capital improvement plan Parks Advisory Board Tour, Memorial Field 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 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. 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 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 Park & Facility Inventory 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 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 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 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) Jefferson County Parks Park Classification Total Estimated Future Need (2035) in Acres Current Inventory in Acres Additional Acreage Needed by 2035 Neighborhood 5 7 -2 Community 91 115.5 -24.5 Regional 570 723 -153 Open Space 145 183 -38.8 Special Use 97 122 -25.8 Overall 908 1,152 -244.20 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 Recommendations/Action Plan Two Broad Priorities 1.The first priority is: new revenue to address the maintenance backlog: “Keep What We Have” and 2.The second priority is to improve facilities at existing parks to meet unmet community needs: “Improve What We Have”Port Townsend Recreation Center Parks and Facility Recommendations Projects that address maintenance backlog and simultaneously increase revenue, and Projects with highest potential grant funding 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 Capital Improvement Program Overview 2015 to 2020 $1,704,000 2020 to 2035 $2,450,000 20 Year Total = $4,154,100 Quilcene Campground 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 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 Options to Fund Capital Program Levy Lid Lift Parks and Recreation Districts Grants (Match is Required) Bonds Private Sources, and Partnerships East Beach Park 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 We Love Our Parks!