Title
Discuss and Consider Adoption of the 2020 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Requested Action
Consider Adoption of the 2020 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Recommendation
Adoption of the 2020 Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan
Description/History
Currently, planning for parks and recreation facilities relies heavily on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Master Plan Master Plan adopted in 2010. The purpose of this plan was to provide direction and set priorities for growth of the park system based upon the growth of the community. Since the adoption of the master plan in 2010, the City has completed numerous priority projects. At the same time, the community has continued to grow at a steady pace with new and changing priorities.
The theme of the 2020 master plan project, My Mansfield Parks, set the tone from the start. This is a citizen-driven plan, with resident needs and input taking top priority. This is a framework for decisions, a strategic plan to guide growth and development and most importantly, an ambitious but achievable vision for connecting the current parks and recreation system to the future of Mansfield.
Process Overview
As the guiding document for a parks system, a comprehensive master plan directs planning, growth and operations. Mansfield Parks and Recreation leadership is committed to keeping the department moving forward, with strong, well-planned direction and forethought as outlined in this plan.
In preparing the scope of the master plan, staff decided to tackle the process internally. Experts and outside consultants are often brought in to oversee such large-scale plans, either for their industry experience or knowledge of the actual plan format and assembly. The Mansfield Parks and Recreation team, however, has a combined total of more than 600 years in the industry, with nearly all administration staff having previously participated in the master plan proc...
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