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City of Ithaca, New York Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Ithaca, New York Parks and Recreation Master Plan Adopted June 6, 2018 Acknowledgements Mayor Parks Commission (2016-2017) Svante L. Myrick Ellen Leventry, Chair Daniel Krall Common Council Margaret Hobbie Cynthia Brock Roberta Moudry George McGonigal Joseph “Seph” Murtagh City of Ithaca Staff Ducson Nguyen Dan Cogan Donna Fleming JoAnn Cornish Rob Gearhart Jim D’Alterio Graham Kerslick Jeanne Grace Stephen J. Smith Tim Logue Laura Lewis Elizabeth Vance Deborah Mohlenhoff Megan Wilson Consultant Team City of Ithaca Planning Division Contact Information 108 E Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-6550 ii Parks and Recreation Master Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN ................................................................................................................ 3 1.3 PLANNING PROCESS ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.4 PARK AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN KEY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................... 4 2.1 PARKS & RECREATION................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 OTHER NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES .................................................................................................... 9 2.3 DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................................ 3 2.4 RECREATION TRENDS ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................... 9 2.5 RECREATION TRENDS IMPLICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 PROCESS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 3.2 KEY THEMES ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 3.3 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 4.1 EVALUATING THE CURRENT SYSTEM: INFRASTRUCTURE............................................................................... 16 5.1 EVALUATING THE CURRENT SYSTEM: PROGRAMS ............................................................................................ 19 5.2 CORE PROGRAM AREAS ............................................................................................................................................. 19 5.3 CORE PROGRAM AREA RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................................... 21 5.4 PROGRAM STRATEGY ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................. 21 5.5 PROGRAM STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................ 29 6.1 OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................... 32 6.2 PER CAPITA “GAPS” ...................................................................................................................................................... 32 6.3 SERVICE AREA ANALYSIS/EQUITY MAPPING ........................................................................................................ 34 6.4 EQUITY MAPPING “GAPS” AND CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................... 34 7.1 GOVERNANCE................................................................................................................................................................. 46 7.2 FINANCING AND FUNDING .......................................................................................................................................... 52 7.3 LAND ACQUISITION STRATEGIES ............................................................................................................................. 55 7.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) ........................................................................................................................ 55 8.1 GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 64 8.2 FINANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 66 8.3 PROGRAMMING .............................................................................................................................................................. 67 8.4 LAND AND FACILITIES................................................................................................................................................... 69 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES In addition to this Master Plan, there are several technical reports that provide additional background information on demographics and trends, public input, and park site assessments. For more information and to review these reports, please visit the City’s website. 1 CHAPTER ONE – INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Located at the south end of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is the governmental seat and lively urban center of Tompkins County in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The Ithaca area is also home to internationally-renowned educational institutions including Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College. These educational institutions draw people from around the world to the community and employ a significant portion of the local workforce. However, these institutions own a substantial amount of land, and this, combined with a strong not-for-profit sector, results in more than 60% of all property valued within the city being classified as tax-exempt. The remaining property owners must shoulder all of the tax burden, which results in funding pressure for the parks system. It is anticipated that the city will continue to grow in the upcoming years. According to the Comprehensive Plan (Plan Ithaca: A Vision for Our Future), much of the land within the city is already developed, and redeveloping underutilized properties will be essential. As the population grows and demographics continue to change, it will be important for Ithaca to be resilient and foster increasingly compact and well-designed mixed-use development in suitable locations. By doing so, the City of Ithaca will help reduce the tax burden while continuing to demonstrate sustainability, conservation, and economic development. As this happens, the parks system will become increasingly important and will continue to provide cherished green spaces and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The city’s existing parks system offers a variety of parks and amenities. The city is home to several regional destinations: Cass Park, Stewart Park, and the Cayuga Waterfront Trail. The success of the parks system is highlighted by these signature parks along Cayuga Lake. Both residents and non-residents take advantage of the shoreline and scenic vistas afforded to them by the waterfront parks. The city also provides recreation opportunities via its various neighborhood parks. Located throughout the city, the neighborhood parks provide residents with playgrounds, fields, and much needed greenspace close to home. Currently, the parks system is not managed by one department alone. The City of Ithaca Public Works, specifically the Parks and Forestry Division, maintains most of the system, but there are other entities that manage different aspects of the system including the Ithaca Youth Bureau (Cass Park and recreational programming), Greater Ithaca Activities Center (recreational programming), various Friends Groups (capital planning and financing), Ithaca Children’s Garden (programming and facilities), and the Recreation Partnership (agreement with surrounding municipalities for recreation programming) – among others. These entities combine to protect and manage parkland, provide programming, and ensure their many benefits to the city. The City of Ithaca’s parks and greenspace provide many benefits to its community and residents and recent national research has centered on the public health and economic benefits of parkland. With sustainability and a mind towards the future, attention is increasing for parkland’s ecological value. As urban density increases in Ithaca, greenspace preservation will need to be on the forefront of planning efforts. Specifically, attention will need to focus on how parkland contributes to: 2 Parks and Recreation Master Plan 1. Reducing Carbon Footprints – Parks can help slow global warming by making more energy efficient communities. 2. Reducing stormwater runoff – Impervious (hard) surfaces retain water but green infrastructure
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