HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Vision PlanPazks and Recreation Master Plan
June 6, 2006
Draft Vision Plan
(developed during staff work session on May 31, 2006)
Vision: Strive for excellence in our parks and recreation system to reflect a erve the
unique values and qualities of our community.
NEW PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES
1. Develop all our undeveloped pazks
2. Develop park at Washington Middle School
3. Identify and develop pocket park in retail core of Gunbarrel per Area Plan.
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4. Fully developed V almont Park - including more multi-purpose field natural and/or
artificial
5. Wedding Pavilion.
ENHANCED RECREATION FACILITIES
NEW RECREATION FACILITIES
1. Ice Arena
18. Teen center
19. Additional multi-purpose fields
20. Fun Center - mini-golf, bowling, indoor driving range, indoor batting cage
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ENHANCED RECREATION PROGRAMS
1. New visual arts programs (linked to visual and performing arts center).
2. Expanded pottery program.
3. Lower program & drop in fees for increased accessibility.
4. Scholazship program.
5. Educational gazdening program.
6. Environmental education program, including school outreach programs.
7. Third grade "learn to swim" program.
8. Expanded youth corp program.
9. Outdoor education and adventure programs.
10. "13 yeaz old" "passport" program" linked to fitness and programs
11. Senior "passport program" linked to fitness and programs of in e:
12. Expanded programs for teenagers
13. Expand YSI program, including additional sites.
14. Training camps for cyclists, nuuiers, and tri-athletes.
15. Family Events.
16. Re-established hours of operations at Recreation rs.
17. Restored programs including dance, fitness an chi at SBRC.
ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
i. All new construction green-building.
2. Progressive land management system
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HANCE ~, ONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATIONS
1. Completed bike path/urban trail system connected to other cities.
2. Link Boulder Reservoir, Coot Lake, Tom Watson Pazk and Six-mile Reservoir for
management and recreation purposes.
New or enhanced kayak course on Boulder Creek.
Upgraded fly fishing/habitat on Boulder Creek
Pazk map system via GPS and usable on MP3/ I-POD.
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6. "Walk Boulder" system "modeled after Boston's Freedom Walk to connect pazks, special
1. Donation board-raise $"giving tree", bricks. More recognition for donations.
2. Dedicated sales ta7c
places.
7. Improved community partnerships to improve neighborhood livability.
8. Strong volunteer program with full time coordinator
FUND RAISING/ REVENUE IDEAS
Additional special events
Revised DET with commercial properties included.
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7. Investment in facilities/programs that become a draw
8. Sell specific assets such as the Kentucky and Papini ~
9. Subsidies received for services provided to others
10. Pay parking @ some facilities
11. Blue Ribbon Commission - re-assess allocation
the whole system to make entire city more sust ma
12. More partnerships, private $, sponsorships, corporate
13. Pursue grants
14. Revitalized Parks and Recreation Foi~
15. Partner w/community foundation ~
16. Business plans for programs, services
cost to community
17. "Seed" program-implement new ideas
18. Research successful mo azound th
LEADERS IN
Environmental
Prairie dog maz
Green building
Commum ine , fitness, healthy living
Integrated rts, recreation, wellness
Kid-friendly
High Level athletic training programs
Youth-At-Risk friendly
Diversity of programs & user groups
Flowers and water conservation
Top-notch facilities
"wide", DET, Balance
determination of reasonable
What works and why?
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