Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/14/2019

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State wid ion& trtimt s recl CHAPTER 3: (Necessity of Parks/Programs) I at rod w.auc"Itliid�Ilm [Text] R ec r ea t d d d,:1Ns Survey unman ‘a Surveys provide a valuable tool for parks and recreation to appropriately assess current operations, determine the direction they are headed and quantify the need for service Public and private entities from the following areas were included: Anoka County Parks, Andover, Blaine, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Maple Grove, Nowthen, Ramsey, Rogers, Three Rivers Park District, Elk River School District 728, and Anoka -Hennepin School District ii. The survey highlights recreation opportunities offered, and exposed areas lacking. Project initiation Who should be involved? What is the scope of the assessment? Inventory Demographics, health, safety, and environmental data for the community (could be broken down by recreation district) • This data may demonstrate the need for specific programs in some areas of the City Current parks and recreation opportunities offered in, around, and by the City, as well as potential opportunities to be offered by the City Analysis Analysis of inventory results used to guide community engagement and determine current state of parks and recreation system Community engagement Gather community input though questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, workshops, etc. Promote engagement opportunities to gain awareness and increase participation Results used to determine what types of programs are most needed, for which age groups, and in which areas Needs framework Develop a framework for recreation program needs based on results of inventory and community engagement phases Cost estimates Develop estimates of expenses and revenue for offering range of programs Final report Results and recommendations reported to Parks and Recreation Commission, City Council, and the community (Los Angeles .(';:Minty, 2016) Findings [text]