170 likes | 399 Views
Future Parks and Recreation System. Section 4 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A Plan for Maitland’s future Park System. Focus is on how individual parks will function in the system. 5 Techniques. New/Improved Neighborhood Parks. 4 Techniques.
E N D
Future Parks and Recreation System Section 4 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Parks and Recreation Master Plan A Plan for Maitland’s future Park System Focus is on how individual parks will function in the system
5 Techniques New/Improved Neighborhood Parks 4 Techniques Playgrounds/Tot lots Walking Trails New Community Park 3 Techniques Recreation Center Recreation Programs Baseball/Softball/Soccer fields Natural Areas Parks & RecreationNeeds Assessment Summary Total of 8 Assessment Techniques
Maitland Community Park is at capacity Community Park at Lake Jackson Purchase land (by 2008) Community Park Improvements
Mini-Parks School Parks Natural Resource Areas Special Use Parks Summary of Parks System Components
Networking System Bike Paths Signs & Gateways
Park Site Master Plan Process (8) Step Process Step 1. Conceptual Park Plan Step 2. PRAB Public Workshop Step 3. Preliminary Park Plans Step 4. PRAB Public Hearing Step 5. Revisions to Park Plan Based on Public Hearings Step 6. PRAB Review and Recommendation Step 7. P & Z Review and Recommendation Step 8. City Council Action
Nearly 90% of respondents indicated that recreation opportunities are“important” to the overall quality of life. Benefits of Parks and Recreation High Quality of life
Park 20% 10% 5% Proximity Principle Economic Benefits of Parks and Recreation Attracts home buyers Attracts businesses Increases property values
Exhibit 17 Summary of Future Park System by Acreage