AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan Engagement Update.
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RESPONSIBLE STAFF, TITLE, DEPARTMENT
Atuya Cornwell, Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Nikiya Cherry, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department
Marcia Purvis, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council receives the attached report.
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BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Council received an update on the scope of work related to the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan on May 14, 2025. The attached staff report provides an update on the engagement phase that took place throughout the spring, summer, and fall of 2025. This report provides a high-level summary of the engagement phase of the Master Plan process. The consultant will be presenting a detailed analysis and recommendations for the final plan in summer of 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Process is being funded through the department’s approved budget. There are no additional fiscal impacts associated with this update.
COMPLETE COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Open space, natural areas, greenways, recreation events, programs, and facilities are key elements of the Complete Community Strategy.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Staff from the Parks and Recreation Department worked with staff from the Communications & Engagement Division of the Manager’s Office to design a community engagement plan. The entire engagement summary, including touchpoints and equitable engagement approach details, is attached to this document. Some highlights include:
• 9,000 touchpoints
• 48 in-person opportunities for engagement
• In-person, digital, and paper formats to receive feedback
• Focus groups hosted in all of our primary languages
ATTACHMENTS
Parks and Recreation Master Plan_Engagement Summary