Community visioning for parks - background information

PURPOSE

• To create an oasis for urban landscape.
• To provide historical significance.
• To create a focal point for activities.
• To encourage community spirit and involvement.

STRATEGIC GOALS

• To provide safe, well maintained, accessible and well funded parks.
• To provide accessible recreational programs that emphasize learning and life skills.
• To enrich residents and visitors with cultural and art infused experiences.
• To prioritize and upgrade existing capital assets.

EXISTING FACILITIES

• 33 recreation centers
• 3 community centers
• 5 tennis centers
• 5 natatoriums
• 17 outdoor pools
• 1 special facility
• 182 tennis courts
• 75 basketball courts
• 110 ball fields
• 112 playgrounds

PARK & GREENSPACE ACREAGE

Categories	Number	Total Acreage per Category	Percentage of Total Acreage	Type of Park
100 + acres	8	1,182	35%	Regional
30 - 100 acres	14	789	23%	Community
15 - 30 acres	12	323	9%	Regional, Neighborhood and/or Community
Less than 15 acres	314	717	22%	Neighborhood/Misc.(including garden and/or triangle blocks)
Nature preserves	7	392	11%	Greenspace
TOTAL	355	3,403	100%