City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Master Plan February 2020 Prepared by:
2 City of Plantation, Florida Parks and Recreation Master Plan Acknowledgments The development of the City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Master Plan has been a collaborative effort between City officials, staff, and residents, and the Miller Legg team.
The project team would like to offer their deepest gratitude to those residents who participated in the public workshops and online public survey which informed this Plan. Your contributions have been an integral part of the planning process.
Project Team City OF PLANTATION MILLER LEGG Lynn Stoner Mayor Mike Kroll, RLA, FASLA President Diane Veltri Bendekovic Former Mayor 2011-2018 Liudmila Fuentes Planner Erik Anderson Group 1 Councilmember Michael Bradley Planner Denise Horland Group 2 Councilmember Ron Jacobs Group 3 Councilmember Mark Hyatt Group 4 Councilmember Nick Sortal Group 5 Councilmember Peter S. Tingom Former Councilmember Phyllis Lind Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Renee Thomas Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Dennis Foster Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Sandra Gracey-Sibble Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Frank Carreras Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Jessica Koehler Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Dr. Brent Herbert Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Darin Lees Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Cathy Ayala Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Ernest W. Burkeen, Jr. Former Parks & Recreation Director Phil Goodrich Parks & Recreation Director Patricia O’Toole Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Joel Schick Superintendent of Recreation Facilities & Services Matt Thompson Superintendent of Parks Shannon Ryan Superintendent of Administration & Special Events Joy Hawthorne Supervisor of Athletics Chris Cooksey Aquatics Complex Manager
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 3 Table of Contents: Executive Summary...... 7 A. Introduction...... 8 B. Planning Process Summary...... 8 C. Key Issues and Recurring Themes Summary...... 8 D. Inventory Assessment Summary...... 8 E. Recommendations...... 9 F. Implementation...... 9 Chapter 1: Introduction...... 11 A. Benefits of Parks & Recreation...... 12 B. Purpose of the Plan...... 13 C. Master Planning Process...... 13 D. Department Overview and Structure...... 15 E. Timeline for Completing the Master Plan...... 16 Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs...... 17 A. Plantation Profile and Demographic Study...... 18 B. Recreation Trends...... 26
Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement...... 27 A. City-Provided Input...... 29 C. Parks & Recreation Management Input...... 31 D. Parks & Recreation Staff Input...... 33 E. Online Public Survey Input...... 36 F. Public Workshop #1 Input...... 41 G. Public Workshop #2 Input...... 44
Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis...... 47 A. Inventory...... 48 B. Key Level of Service Analysis...... 58
Chapter 5: Vision...... 69 A. Vision...... 70
Chapter 6: Strategic Plan...... 75 A. Strategic Plan...... 76 B. Implementation...... 85 B-1. Action Plan, Cost Estimate...... 80
4 City of Plantation, Florida Parks and Recreation Master Plan Appendix...... 99 Appendix A. ADA Transition Plan……………….………………...... …………...... …...... ……...... 100 Appendix B. Recreation Programming Plan…………...... ……...... …………...... …...... 120 Appendix C. Community Relations and Marketing Plan……………….………………...... ……..132 Appendix D. Community Health Plan………….....………………...... ……...... ……...... 136 Appendix E. Environmental Responsibility Plan……………….………………...... ….148 Appendix F. Art in Public Places……………….………………...... ………….....…...... 156 Appendix G. Population Studies Methodology by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR)...... 164 Appendix H. Example Maintenance Checklist……….………………...... ……...... …....168 Appendix I. Images of Parks………………….………………...... …………...... …172 Appendix J. Online Public Survey………………….………………...... ……….....……...... 190 Appendix K. Workshop #1 Results………………….………………...... ….....…...... 234 Appendix L. Workshop #2 Results………………….…………...... …………...... 246 Appendix M. Action Plan Cost Estimate Breakdown……………….………………...... ……...... …...... …...... 248
List of Tables Table 1.1: Population and Demographic Projections by Age Category 2010-2035……...... ………...... ….20 Table 1.2: Demographic Data….…...... …...... …………...... ……….21 Table 1.3: Level of Education Data…………………………...... …………...... ………...... 23 Table 1.4: Housing Value Data………………………….………...... ………...... ………….…...... 24 Table 1.5: Housing Occupancy Data………………………….……...... …………...... ……...... 24 Table 2.2: Open Space: Public or Deed Restricted………………...... ………...... …...... 51 Table 2.3: Existing Premier Facility Parks…….……………...... ………….…………...... 52 Table 2.4: Existing Regional Parks………………………...... ………….……………...... 53 Table 2.5: Existing Community Parks………………………...... ………….………………...... ….54 Table 2.6: Existing Neighborhood Parks……………………………...... …………...... 55 Table 2.7: Existing Cultural Facilities……………………………………...... …………...... 56 Table 2.8: County Park Standard Conformance for Build-out Population……………………...... ….58 Table 2.9: City Park Standard Conformance for Build-out Population…………………………...... …….58 Table 2.10: Required Park Land Acres by Phase (4 acres per 1,000 persons) ………………………………...... ………….58 Table 2.11: NRPA Staffing Benchmarks by Phase………………………………...... …………...... 63 Table 2.12: NRPA Recreation Program Benchmarks………………………………...... ………….…………...... 63 Table 2.13: Plantation Facilities Required to Meet NRPA Benchmarks by Phase………………………...... …...... 64 Table 2.14: SCORP Population Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Activities………………………...... …...…...... …..67 Table 3.1: Action Plan…………………………...... ………...... …………...... 85
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 5 List of Figures Figure 1.1: Group of yoga class students enjoying their outdoor yoga session………...... 12 Figure 4.6: Park Walkability (5 min Parkshed)...... 59 Figure 1.2: Children enjoying the benefits of City Parks...... …...... 12 Figure 4.7: Private Amenity (Facility/Court) Walkability (5 min Parkshed)...... 60 Figure 1.3: Visioning process diagram...... 14 Figure 4.8: ADA Accessible Amenities…...... 61 Figure 1.4: Plantation's Parks & Recreation Department Organization Chart……...... 15 Figure 4.9: ADA Accessibility in South Acres Park...... 61 Figure 1.5: Plantation’s Parks & Recreation Department Organization Chart…...... 16 Figure 4.10:NRPA Recreation Program Budget Benchmarks...... 62 Figure 2.1: City of Plantation Limits…...... 18 Figure 4.11: Parks & Recreation Event Movie Night...... 65 Figure 2.2: City of Plantation residents in a Parks & Recreation hosted event…...... 19 Figure 4.12: Aquatic Center...... 66 Figure 2.3: Population Projections 2020-2030 Graphs……...... 19 Figure 4.13: Veltri Tennis Center...... 66 Figure 2.4: Population Projections by Age (2010-2035) Graphs...... 20 Figure 4.14: Central Park Baseball Fields...... 67 Figure 2.5: Race and Ethnicity (2016) Graph…...... 22 Figure 4.15: Happy Tails Dog Park...... 67 Figure 2.6: Education (2016) Graph………...... 23 Figure 5.1: ADA assessment team using smart-level to measure ramp slope...... 106 Figure 2.7: Housing Value (2016) Graph…...... 25 Figure 5.2: Central Park playground near roller hockey rinks...... 108 Figure 3.1: City Council and Mayor...... …...... 30 Figure 5.3: City Trail with users...... 121 Figure 3.2: Parks and Recreation Management Staff……...... ….32 Figure 5.4: Aquatics class...... 122 Figure 3.3: Parks and Recreation Management Staff receiving FRPA award…...... 32 Figure 5.5: Workshop 1...... 123 Figure 3.4: Parks and Recreation Director Phil Goodrich awarding Tierra Hampton employee Figure 5.6: Parks & Recreation Staff...... 126 of the month…...... 32 Figure 5.7: Active Park...... 130 Figure 3.5: Parks and Recreation Staff receiving Parks Division Award…………..…...... ……….….32 Figure 5.8: Recreation class...... 130 Figure 3.6: Parks & Recreation staff participating in workshop Activity 1: Most Favorite/Least Figure 5.9: City owned trail...... 130 ………...... ….33 Figure 5.10: City website...... 133 Figure 3.7: Parks & Recreation staff participating in workshop Activity 1: Most Favorite/Least Figure 5.11: Recreational Quarterly Newsletter...... 134 ………...... 33 Figure 5.12: Event Poster...... 134 Figure 3.8: Parks & Recreation staff having a group open discussion……...... 35 Figure 5.13: Yoga class...... 140 Figure 3.9: Parks & Recreation staff participating in workshop Activity 2: Questionnaire...... 35 Figure 5.14: City Trail...... 142 Figure 3.10: Parks & Recreation staff checking to see who from their group was selected to Figure 5.15: Volunteer Wetland Preserve...... 143 speak…...... 35 Figure 5.16: Kids playing in park...... 144 Figure 3.11: Most important park issues Graph……...... 37 Figure 5.17: Community Event...... 145 Figure 3.12: City’s parks & recreation facilities in most need of improvement Graph….…….....37 Figure 5.18: City owned Wetland Preserve...... 145 Figure 3.13: City's parks & recreation facilities best rated condition Graph……...... 38 Figure 5.19: Plantation Farmer's Market...... 148 Figure 3.14: City's parks & recreation facilities lowest rated condition Graph……...... 38 Figure 5.20: Large canopy trees within City park...... 149 Figure 3.15: Top 20 currently used recreational activities Graph……...... 39 Figure 5.21: City Trail...... 151 Figure 3.16: Top 20 most desired recreational activities Graph…...... 39 Figure 5.22: Plantation Preserve...... 153 Figure 3.17: City events you would like to attend frequency & price Graph...... ….....….40 Figure 3.18: City events you would like to attend Graph…...... 40 Figure 3.19: Residents writing on the My Vision for Plantation Parks & Recreation is mural..41 Figure 3.20: Parks & Recreation Master Plan Consultants (Miller Legg) presenting to City residents...... 41 Figure 3.21: City residents participating in workshop Activity 2: Most Favorite/Least Favorite…...... 42 Figure 3.22: City residents participating in workshop Activity 2: Most Favorite/Least Favorite...... 42 Figure 3.23: City residents participating in workshop Activity 3: Top Choices…...... …….43 Figure 3.24: City residents participating in workshop Activity 3: Top Choices...... 43 Figure 3.25: City residents reading recommendation boards...... 44 Figure 3.26: City residents discussing recommendation boards...... 44 Figure 3.27: Activity 1 Recommendation boards...... 45 Figure 3.28: City residents participating in workshop #2 Activity 1...... 45 Figure 3.29: City residents participating in workshop #2 Activity 1...... 45 Figure 4.1: Volunteer Park Community Center…...... 48 Figure 4.2: Existing Parks and Facilities…...... 49 Figure 4.3: Central Park...... …50 Figure 4.4: Helen B. Hoffman Library...... 56 Figure 4.5: Historical Museum...... 56
6 City of Plantation, Florida Parks and Recreation Master Plan Executive Summary
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 7 8 Executive Summary and recreation system. Throughout the community there are there community the Throughout system. recreation and parks their about celebrate to lot a have Plantation ofResidents Summary C. Key Issues andRecurring Themes The PRMP process consisted of thefollowing phases: programs inPlantation. impacting the condition of City onissues parks and recreation facilities and data qualitative and quantitative to analyze process and multifaceted gather a through plan this guided team The Miller of the consisted Cityteam. staff consultant and team Legg process planning (PRMP) Recreation Plan and Master Parks The B. Planning Process Summary facilities, andprograms over thenext ten years. recreation parks, of system Plantation’s enhance and maintain to work their in Council City the and committees, toguide advisory staff, objectives actionable and goals clear establishes and plan serves as a source of applicable decision-making information, resident-driven This community. and the of current needs is atool recreation the future meet Plantation of Plan City the help Master to intended Recreation and Parks Plantation The A. Introduction • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Needs Assessment Level of Service Analysis (LOS) Existing Parks, Facilities, and Programs Inventory & Analysis Demographic and Trend Analysis Community Engagement o srnteig urn srie eiey n preparing and population, including: delivery service Plantation to keyareas continue to current meet the recreation needs of its growing strengthening identified process for theParks planning master community, the Recreation of & is generally needs recreation system the recreation meeting and parks existing the While help make theCity anattractive place tolive, work,andplay. and well-being to community contribute directly recreation to lands, infrastructure, programs, and services Plantation dedicates enjoy the great outdoors, or attend a special event or program. The diverse opportunities to participate in sports and fitness activities, reviewed during this phase: Plantation. in programs facilities and and recreation parks City of condition the impacting on issues qualitative data quantitative and analyze gatherand to The Inventory Assessment phase involved multifaceted processes D. Inventory Assessment Summary Existing individual parks and outdoor recreation amenities recreation and parks public of Plantation’s system throughout recreation and outdoor parks individual Existing Level of Service Analysis: facilities. recreation and areas, space open parks, operated or City- owned current identifies amenities existing of inventory The Facility Inventory: • • • • • Creating Connections Continuing to Improve Facilities to Current Standards Continuing to Enhance Opportunities for Recreation Improving Awareness of Parks, Facilities, and Programs Enhancing Communication The following are items that were that items are following The City of Plantation, Florida
areas were evaluated for their condition, functionality, and new and innovative means to fund additional recreation ambiance. The distribution of assets throughout the community opportunities for Plantation residents. was also evaluated, and gaps in service were identified. • Goal 3: Continue to Improve Programs and Service Needs Assessment: Increase awareness of Plantation’s existing public Input collected throughout the Information Gathering phase Delivery - recreation opportunities and enhance program offerings to along with comparison to National Recreation Parks Association meet existing and future community needs. (NRPA) standards and Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) standards helped identify key Improve existing facility, program, and service needs to target for improvement • Goal 4: Improve Facilities and Amenities - park amenities and recreation facilities to create more and and enhancement. higher quality user experiences, increase the utilization of parks, and elevate levels of satisfaction. E. Recommendations Summary Executive The City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department has As this Parks & Recreation Master Plan is intended as a living great facilities, offers high-quality programs and annual events, document that provides a roadway to continually improve the and provides a set of valuable services that contribute to the City's system, it is recommended that the City of Plantation City residents' high quality of life. These recommendations formally review and update this Master Plan every five (5) years. primarily focus on addressing existing challenges and leveraging This will allow the City to respond to the community needs and opportunities identified through the Parks & Recreation master current recreational trends. This will allow the City to respond to planning process. Plantation is well positioned to build upon the communities needs and current recreational trends. current successes to ensure that its public parks and recreation opportunities meet the needs of the growing community over F. Implementation the next ten years. Goals developed through the master planning After conducting all phases of the planning process, an action process focus on: plan was developed to assist the City in budgeting for these recommendations. Since the planning horizon for this Master • Goal 1: Continue to Improve Department Organizational Plan is ten (10) years, the action plan has been prioritized into Efficiencies - Improve aspects of the municipal organizational short, medium, or long term implementations. The time-frame to structure that supports the provision and stewardship of complete each of these recommendations is as follows: the Plantation’s parks, recreation facilities, programs, and activities. Short-term (up to 3 years) | Mid-term (4-6 years) | Long-term (7-10 years) • Goal 2: Increase Financial Opportunities - Continue to find
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 9 10 Executive Summary • • • Key recommendations are as follows: • • • • • service analysis. level of on based parks existing at amenities new Develop • of existing facilities. Meet current and future population demands through redesign • • • • Maintain andimprove existing facilities andamenities. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Total: Total: find anduseparks, facilities, and trails. to users for easier it make to signage improved Provide Create new concession standsinareas where needed Add Additional LEDlights Add additionalshadestructures in parks. Add Additional restrooms at parksand facilities and re-purposed spaces. Future facility expansion and redesign of multipurpose use Update fieldlighting Renovate existing playgrounds Renovate existing restrooms Enhance existing concession stands in need of improvement SHORT TERM SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) (1-3YRS) $2,400,000 $1,875,000 MID-TERM MID-TERM (4-6YRS) (4-6YRS) $4,000,000 $1,775,000 LONG TERM LONG TERM (7-10YRS) (7-10YRS) $14,100,000 $4,440,000 TEN YEAR TEN YEAR $10,840,000 $17,750,000 TOTAL TOTAL Action Plans section B. Implementation) areas follows: The cost of all action plans (see Chapter 5 Recommendations and to shortterm andmid-term anda15%contingency isadded to long term. *Total cost is escalated at 5% annual inflation rate based on 2019 cost. 10% contingency is added • • • Total: Total: City roadway parksignage signs. way-finding park interior of use by connectivity Improve the City-widebranding initiative. Enhance and update existing park entry signs to incorporate SHORT TERM SHORT TERM $14,890,600 - $17,212,293 - $15,110,600 $17,466,594 (1-3YRS) (1-3YRS) $3,152,000 MID-TERM MID-TERM $16,756,000 - $20,336,967 - $17,476,000 $21,210,840 (4-6YRS) (4-6YRS) $3,756,000 LONG TERM LONG TERM $33,006,000 - $42,944,733 - (7-10YRS) (7-10YRS) $33,286,000 $43,309,047 City of Plantation, Florida $2,850,000 $64,0652,600 - TEN YEAR TEN YEAR $80,493,993 - $65,872,600 $81,986,481 $9,758,000 TOTAL TOTAL Chapter 1: Introduction
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 11 12 Chapter 1: Introduction their individual benefits. There are broad public values in the values public broad are There benefits. individual their than more for recognized are recreational lands and space Open safe places for youth to interact with one another. providing delinquency, juvenile reduced and reduction crime to tied at been also has access Park togetherprograms. and eventscommunity come to residents for places provide and Parks ofcommunity place. sense an enhanced include benefits Social businesses. nearby to patrons of numbers increased to lead can attendance and park and workforce, residents new attract can availability of values property increase Park uses. commercial to propertyadjacentresidential and for both shown been also have Parks of stress-related risk the disorders. reduces which activities, leisure in and participate socialize, nature, with connect to opportunities the risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Parks also provide reducing including health, overall improve helps which activity, well-accepted values. increasedtophysical leads Access parks to are activities outdoor of benefits psychological and physical The is their parks; which sets theCity apart. thefun-filled events and programs all provided by the City. The and heart of Plantation parks, beautiful numerous canopies, tree lush their greener”. in is pride grass take Plantation residents the ofvital part Plantation. After all, Plantation’s slogan is “Plantation City P A. Benefits of Parks & Recreation Parks and Recreation Master Plan arks, facilities, recreational programs, and open spaces are a Figure 1.2:Children enjoying thebenefits of City Parks. Figure 1.1:Group of yoga classstudents enjoying their outdoor yoga session. City of Plantation, Florida improvement of air quality and reduction of noise, protection of The PRMP visioning process consisted of the following: habitat for animal and plant species, and visual relief from the complexity of the urban environment. This Parks and Recreation Community Engagement Master Plan was created to ensure that these values are met and Community members, stakeholders, and City staff provided continue to be provided to all residents of Plantation. valuable input regarding their own use and observations concerning City parks & recreation facilities. Opportunities for engagement included meetings with Council Members, Parks & B. Purpose of the Master Plan Recreation staff, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, two The Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) has been prepared public workshops, and a public survey. in response to the aspiration of the City’s leaders and residents to have an exceptional program of parks and recreation facilities Demographic and Trend Analysis for current and future generations. The purpose of the PRMP The planning process identified the demographic profile of the is to provide a framework for decision-making over the next City of Plantation residents through a demographic analysis ten years. The PRMP serves as a guide to address present and by gathering information from the U.S. Census Bureau and the 1: Introduction Chapter future recreation needs for the community in reference to social, Bureau of Economic and Business Research. A trends analysis was economic, demographic, and development trends within the conducted to evaluate demographic impacts on future parks, trails, City. The Master Plan provides recommendations for provision open space, and facilities. This analysis also identified interest of facilities, programs, and services; parkland acquisition and participation levels for a variety of activities, assessed how and development; maintenance and operations; as well as services are provided through both administrative and planning administration and management. trends, and evaluated how Plantation parks and facilities compare to national parks and recreation trends.
C. Master Planning Process Existing Parks, Facilities, and Programs Inventory & Analysis The PRMP planning team consisted of City staff and the Miller Legg The inventory and analysis of the parks system involved field consultant team. The team guided this plan through a multifaceted visits by Miller Legg to determine the existing conditions of process to gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data the facilities and to observe events and behaviors of each site. on issues impacting the condition of City parks and recreation The City provided Miller Legg with the latest existing parks and facilities and programs in Plantation. The collaborative community recreation facilities inventory list. oriented approach balanced and complemented the consultant team’s expertise with local knowledge and institutional history provided by Plantation staff and community members.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 13 14 Chapter 1: Introduction target for improvement andenhancement. to needs service and program, facility, key identify helped Recreation Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation National Plan (SCORP) standards to Statewide and Florida standards (NRPA) comparison Association Parks gathering with information along the phase throughout collected Input Needs Assessment community. the in living residents for access walkable home to close a notpresent, or are mannera notin distributed thatprovides are facilities recreation and parks where Plantation in areas of assets service were identified. Gaps in service represent geographic The distribution in gaps and analyzed, also was community the throughout use. and condition current their for analyzed were Plantation of City the throughout facilities recreation and outdoor parks individual Existing Level of Service Analysis (LOS) Parks and Recreation Master Plan Figure 1.3: Visioning process diagram Assessment Needs Level of Service Analysis (LOS) Master Planning Process Engagement Community Programs Inventory City of Plantation, Florida Parks, Facilities, & & Analysis Demographic & Trend Analysis D. Department Overview and Structure The Parks & Recreation Department oversees and is responsible for City parks, recreation facilities, programs and activities. There are some exceptions to what the Department oversees and is solely responsible for, the following are those exceptions: • Helen B. Hoffman Library and Historical Museum, • Contracted Management Facility: Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club
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Figure 1.4: Plantation's Parks & Recreation Department Organization Chart
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 15 16 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1.5:Plantation's Parks & Recreation Department Organization Chart September 2019 E. Timeline for Completing the Master Plan June 2018- Objectives Goals & Parks and Recreation Master Plan September 2018- October 2018 Demographic Profile Existing Parks,Facilities, & Programs Inventory September 2018- October 2018 September 2018- Level of Service October 2018 Standards Recommendations Final Master Plan Public Workshop #2 January 2020 Draft Master July 2019 June 2019 February 2019 August 2018- July 2019 Plan Online Public Survey Parks &Recreation November 2018 Staff Input City of Plantation, Florida February 2019 Workshop #1 Public Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 17 18 Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs Figure 2.1:City of Plantation Limits ideas of Peters andPancoast’s master plan,creating a consistent City image. original the with stuck it developed, further City the As growth. population rapid to due 1970s the in west the to land annex to began Recreation Department and Plantation Athletic League in the mid 1960s, and the first community center in1973. Eventually, Plantation population and As the Parks the 1950s, late the in formed being steadily. district to school grow and department, volunteerfire police, the with services began civic did grew,so but people, 500 than of less a population had it incorporated first was Plantation When separate districtsfor commercial, industrial,andresidential withdistinctminimum lot sizes in order to create atight knit community. Peters, along with Russell Pancoast, an architect, created the original City plan for Peter’s 10,000 acres CityThe of Plantation incorporatedin was twenty-two on 1953, 30th, April years afterthe Frederick the became area’s Peters area. inhabitant. first The original plan created A. Plantation Profile and Demographic Study Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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An examination of existing and projected demographic conditions Based mographicPopulation on Census ProjectionsEstimated by Age Category 2010-2035Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Estimate mographic Projections by Age Category 2010-2035 Age Group 2010 2016 2020 2025 2030 2035 Percent Change for the City was undertaken in development of the Master Plan. Based on Census Estimated Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Estimate Based on Census Estimated AgeProjected characteristics Projectedare important as theyProjected can help determineProjected what Projected Estimate The following section details demographic characteristics0-19 by 19973 19899 20081 20090 19905 19702 -1.4% Age Group 2010 2016 programs2020Age are Group in highest2025 demand2010 and 2030 have the 2016 potential2035 to be 2020Percent Change 2025 2030 2035 Percent Change age, race and ethnicity, economics, housing, and education.20-39 This 22885 1 0.85% 0-19 19973 successful. 0-19The age23870 breakdown from1997324632 the BEBR 20161989924280 population20081 23594-1.4% 2009023089 19905 19702 -1.4% comprehensive demographic analysis was used to evaluate19899 the 20081 20090 19905 19702 40-59 projection25509 20-39 found 19,89925149 aged 22885 19 24085 years and younger23598 (22.5%), 23760 24172 -5.3% 0.85% need for park improvements,20-39 facilities, programs,22885 and activities.23870 24632 24280 23594 23870 23089 24632 0.85% 24280 23594 23089 60-75+ 23,87016588 aged 20-39 years (27%), 25,149 aged 40-59 (28.5%), and 50.5% 40-59 25509 40-59 19411 2550921527 2514923868 2408525333-5.3% 2359826399 23760 24172 -5.3% 25149 19,41124085 aged 60 and older23598 (22%). The BEBR23760 population 24172projections Parks data was gathered from field visits, informationTotal Population received 84955 60-75+ 88329 1658890327 91836 92592 93362 9.5% 50.5% 60-75+ 16588 19411 show21527 growth in the population23868 aged 2533360 and older19411 with26399 a percent21527 50.5% 23868 25333 26399 from the City of Plantation, and the Bureau of Economic and changeTotal of 50.5% Population in population. 84955The age groups 88329of 19 and younger90327 91836 92592 93362 9.5% Business Research.Total This Population chapter of the 84955 MasterSources: Plan Estimates provides 88329and projections by Shimberg90327 Center for Housing91836 Studies, based92592 on 2000 and 2010 U.S.93362 Census data and population9.5% projections by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida Burea of Economic and Business Research.and 40-59 (2018) Population have a Projectionminor decrease by Age for 2000-2040. in percent University of population. of Florida. http://flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu/population-and-household-projections/results?nid=675 The information on the demographic profile of7/5/2018 Plantation pertaining Sources: Estimates and projections by Shimberg Center for Housing Studies,populationSources: based Estimates on 2000 aged and and 20-39 2010 projections U.S.show Census bya Shimbergsteady data and decrease. Centerpopulation for Housing projectionsThese Studies,statistics by the based Bureau on of2000 Economic and 2010 and U.S. Business Census Research, data and University population of projectionsFlorida by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida to recreational facility programming. Burea of Economic and Business Research. (2018) Population Projection by Age for 2000-2040. University of Florida. http://flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu/population-and-household-projections/results?nid=675 Burea of Economic and Business Research. (2018) Population Projection by Ageshow for 2000-2040. that the University plan needs of Florida. to http://flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu/population-and-household-projections/results?nid=675 focus on the continued growth of the 7/5/2018 7/5/2018 40+ age groups.
Population Projections 2020-2030
2020 Population Projection by Age Groups • Age:19 years and younger (22.5%) • Age: 20-39 years (27%) • Age: 40-59 years(28.5%) • Age: 60 and older (22%)
Total Population: 90,327
2030 Population Projection by Age Groups • Age: 19 and younger (21.5%) • Age: 20-39 years (25.5%) • Age: 40-59 years (25.7%)
Needs Identified and Profile 2: Community Chapter • Age: 60 and older (27.4%) Total Population: 92,592 Figure 2.2: City of Plantation residents in a Parks & Recreation hosted event Source: 1. Bureau of Economic and Business Research. (2018) Population Projection by Age for 2000-2030. University of Florida. http://flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu Accessed 7/5/2018 Figure 2.3: Population Projections 2020-2030 Graphs Demographic Projections by Age Category 2010-2040
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0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 1 2 3 4 5 6 0-19 19973 19899 20081 20090 19905 19702 20-39 22885 23870 24632 24280 23594 23089 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 40-59 25509 251490 500024085 1000023598 1500023760 2000024172 25000 30000 1 2 3 4 5 6 60-75+ 16588 19411 1 21527 2 23868 3 25333 4 26399 5 6 0-19 19973 19899 20081 20090 19905 19702 0-19 19973 19899 20081 20090 19905 19702 20-39 22885 23870 24632 24280 23594 23089 20-39 22885 23870 24632 24280 23594 23089 40-59 25509 25149 24085 23598 23760 24172 40-59 25509 25149 24085 23598 23760 24172 60-75+ 16588 19411 21527 23868 25333 26399 60-75+ 16588 19411 21527 23868 25333 26399 20 Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs Table 1.1:Population and Demographic Projections by Age Category 2010-2035 University of Florida. http://flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu Accessed 7/5/2018 Source: 1.Bureau of Economic andBusiness Research. (2018)Population Projection by Age for 2000-2040. Figure 2.4:Population Projections by Age (2010-2035) Graphs flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu Accessed 7/5/2018 Source: 1.Bureau of Economic andBusiness Research. (2018)Population Projection by Age for 2000-2040. University of Florida. http:// 2016 2010 2025 2030 2020 2035 60 40 20 0 - 19 Total Population - - - Parks and Recreation Master Plan 75+ 59 39 Age Group 0 60-75+ 40-59 20-39 0-19 19973 16588 25509 22885 1 5000 Based onCensus Demographic Projections by Age Category 2010CategoryAge Demographic Projections by Population Projections by Age (2010-2035) 25509 22885 19973 84955 16588 19899 19411 25149 23870 2010 2 Population and Demographic Projections by Age Category 2010-2035 10000 Estimated 20081 21527 24085 24632 25149 23870 19899 88329 19411 3 2016 15000 20090 23868 23598 24280 Projected 4 24085 24632 20081 90327 21527 2020 20000 - 2035 2 19905 25333 23760 23594 5 Projected 23598 24280 20090 91836 23868 25000 2025 19702 26399 24172 23089 6 30000 Projected 23760 23594 19905 92592 25333 2030 america/499826/ archive/2016/09/the-free-time-paradox-in- Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/ recreational person's opportunities. for a leisure determines allotted also a it but activities, play affording in income factor does only Not activities. in participate to population's ability the affects Income in theculture. popularity to due conversation the of forefront the to certain programming push can population the plan. master The racial and ethnic diversity of affect the of each success the population the of ranges income and ethnicity, Race, Age/Race/Income Parks and Recreation Master Plan 1 Projected 24172 23089 19702 93362 26399 2035 Projected Estimate Percent Change 0.85% 50.5% -5.3% -1.4% 9.5% Age/Race/Income Demographic Data According to the U.S. Census2 2012- Plantation Florida United States Characteristics 2016 American Community Survey Total Percentage Total Percentage Total Percentage 1 2 2 the median age within the City of Total Population 88,329 19,934,451 318,558,162 Plantation is 40.2, which is below the Age state of Florida’s median age of 41.6, Median Age2 40.2 41.6 37.7 and above the national median age of Age 0-19 19,8991 22.5%1 4,542,114 2 22.8% 2 82,296,405 2 25.8% 2 37.7 Age 20-39 23,8701 27.0%1 5,006,458 2 25.1% 2 86,005,684 2 27.0% 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 Age 40-59 25,149 28.5% 5,322,498 26.7% 85,055,029 26.7% The population of Plantation is 1 1 2 2 2 2 Age 60-75+ 19,411 22.0% 5,026,108 25.2% 64,965,448 20.4% comprised of 71.1% White, 21.4% 2 Race and Ethnicity (2016) Black or African American, .03% White 62,843 71.1% 15,130,748 75.9% 233,657,078 73.3% Native American, 4.6% Asian, 2.5% Black or African American 18,899 21.4% 3,216,994 16.1% 40,241,818 12.6% identify as “Some other Race”, and American Indian and Alaskan 26 0.03% 52,904 26.5% 2,597,817 0.82% 3.1% identify as being “Two or more Native Races”. 25.2% identify themselves as Asian 4,032 4.6% 521,272 2.6% 16,614,625 5.2% Native Hawaiian and other Hispanic or Latino. 58 6.6% 11,288 0.06% 560,021 0.18% Pacific Islander Some other race 2247 2.5% 505,877 2.5% 15,133,856 4.8% The City of Plantation’s median Two or more races 2773 3.1% 495,368 2.5% 9,752,947 3.1% household income is $67,510.00, Hispanic 22,215 25.2% 4,806,854 24.1% 55,199,107 17.3% which is higher than both the state of Income (2016) 2 Florida’s median income and that of the national median income. Per capita Median Household Income $67,510.00 $48,900.00 $55,322 income in Plantation is higher than Per Capita Income $35,945.00 $27,598.00 $29,829 Families below poverty level 6.9% 11.7% 11.0% both State and national per capita. Persons below poverty level 9.5% 16.1% 15.1% Both the percentages of families & Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs Identified and Profile 2: Community Chapter persons below poverty level are at a Source: 1. Bureau of Economic and Business Research. (2018) Population Projection by Age for 2000-2040. University of Florida. http:// flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu / Accessed 7/5/2018 lower level than the state of Florida 2. Census Bureau. (2016). 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved from http://factfinder.Census.gov/ Accessed 7/5/2018 and National averages. Table 1.2: Demographic Data
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 21 22 Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs Figure 2.5:Race andEthnicity (2016)Graph Source: 2.Census Bureau. (2016).2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved from http://factfinder.Census.gov/ Accessed 7/5/2018
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Percentage Plantation Florida United States United 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 0.0% 71.1% White White 75.9% 73.3% 71.1% 75.9% 73.3% Black or African African or Black 21.4% American 16.1% 12.6% 21.4% 16.1% 12.6% American Indian and 0.03% Alaskan Native 26.5% 0.82% 0.03% 26.5% 0.82% Race andEthnicity (2016) Race & Ethnicity(2016) &Race 4.6% Asian 2.6% 5.2% 4.6% 2.6% 5.2% other Pacific Islander otherPacific Native Hawaiian and 6.6% 0.06% 0.18% 6.6% 0.06% 0.18% Some other race other Some 2.5% 2.5% 4.8% 2.5% 2.5% 4.8% Parks and Recreation Master Plan Two or more races more or Two 3.1% 2.5% 3.1% 3.1% 2.5% 3.1% 25.2% Hispanic 24.1% 17.3% 25.2% 24.1% 17.3% Highest Level of Education Education
2 2 2 Plantation Florida United States According to the U.S. Census2 Total Percent Total Percent Total Percent 2012-2016 American Community 18+ Population 72,040 15,868,175 244,945,724 Survey 20.9% of persons age 18 Less than high school graduate 5,413 7.5% 2,091,112 13.2% 32,145,211 13.1% and older are high school graduates High school graduate (includes equivalent) 15,041 20.9% 4,646,219 29.3% 68,210,886 27.8% or equivalent in Plantation. This Some college or associate degree 23,484 32.6% 5,052,963 31.8% 76,640,939 31.3% percentage is actually lower than Bachelor’s degree 16,972 23.6% 2,662,382 16.8% 43,370,821 17.7% state and national percentages. Graduate or professional degree 11,130 15.4% 1,415,499 8.9% 24,577,867 10.0% The population over the age of 18 Source: 2. Census Bureau. (2016). 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved from http://factfinder.Census.gov/ that have completed some college Accessed 7/5/2018 Table 1.3: Level of Education Data or an associates degree, bachelor's degree, or graduate or professional degree sit at 32.6%, 23.6%, and Education (2016) Education (2016) 15.4% respectively. All of which are higher than both the state and 32.6% 35.0% 31.8% 31.3% national percentage. 29.3% 30.0% 27.8%
23.6% Education rates can depict the 25.0% 20.9% likelihood of success for various 17.7% 20.0% 16.8% continuing education programs. 15.4% 13.2% 13.1% 15.0% 10.0% 8.9% 10.0% 7.5%
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Source: 2. Census Bureau. (2016). 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved from http://factfinder.Census.gov/ Accessed 7/10/2018 Figure 2.6: Education (2016) Graph
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 23 24 Chapter 2: Community Profile and Identified Needs Table 1.5:Housing Occupancy Data factfinder.Census.gov/ Accessed 7/10/2018 Source: 2.Census Bureau. (2016).2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved from http:// Table 1.4:Housing Value Data factfinder.Census.gov/ Accessed 7/10/2018 Source: 2.Census Bureau. (2016).2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved from http:// Owner-occupied units Less than$50,000 Total housingunits $50,000 to $99,999 Occupied housingunits Median Household Income Average Household size $100,000 to $149,999 Vacant housingunits $150,000 to $199,999 Owner-occupied $200,000 to $299,999 Renter-occupied $300,000 to $499,999 $500,000 to $999,999 $1,000,000 or more Parks and Recreation Master Plan Estimate 21,165 1,534 1,625 1,785 2,491 4,643 6,764 1,915 408 Estimate $67,510 12,487 Plantation 38,054 33,652 21,165 4,402 2.74 Plantation Housing Occupancy Percent Housing Value 62.9% 11.8% 21.9% 32.0% 7.2% 7.7% 8.4% 1.9% 9% Percent 37.1% 88.4% 11.6% 62.9% 4,787,320 Estimate 471,028 843,379 769,957 759,344 903,005 666,935 277,054 96,618 2,605,942 9,152,815 7,393,262 1,759,553 4,787,320 $48,900 Estimate 2.66 Florida 2 Florida 2 Percent 64.8% 17.6% 16.1% 15.9% 18.9% 13.9% 9.8% 5.8% Percent 2% 35.2% 80.8% 19.2% 64.8% 74,881,068 11,046,600 11,490,390 11,138,581 13,811,951 12,284,402 6,562,913 1,835,046 6,711,185 42,835,169 134,054,899 117,716,237 Estimate 16,338,662 74,881,068 $55,322 Estimate United States United States 2.65 Percent 63.6% 14.8% 15.3% 14.9% 18.4% 16.4% Percent 36.4% 8.8% 2.5% 87.8% 12.2% 63.6% 9% within 500ft conservatively grow 5%in value 2000ft within of increase park a in those and value houses Land, Public TrustforThe from study a to directly opportunities correlate to an increase Recreational in housing value. According and Parks to $499,999. range of home value in Plantation is from $300,000 largest the that indicated surveyalso The income. well as that of the United States' median household as income household median Florida’sof state the be to indicated was income household Plantation’s median ofCity The U.S. the and Florida of those than lowerslightly is units housing accounted for a total of owner-occupied62.9% of the market, which that found also survey The household. per persons 2.65 is which U.S. the of that per than higher persons also is It 2.66 household. at sits which Florida, in than Plantation in higher The is ratio household per persons household. per persons 2.74 of average with an households 38,054 were Survey there that Community found American 2012-2016 The focus programming on. to populations which on made be to decisions for allows This residents. visiting and permanent of amount the as well as occupants single or families more contains population the whetherthe analyze provide opportunitycharacteristics Housing to the Housing Parks and Recreation Master Plan , which is higher than higher is which $67,510, Housing Value (2016)
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 27 28 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement the following: were reviewed documents The leaders. Department's the with Parks & Recreation Department and conducted an initial meeting concerning City the by provided documents existing reviewed team Legg Miller the Plan, Master Recreation and Parks its for In determining the Goals and Objectives of theCity of Plantation A. City Provided Input • • • • • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan CAPRA* 2017National Accreditation Standards Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 2012 Southeast Florida Regional Partnership SevenS0 Plan Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Broward MPOLong Range Comprehensive Plan Broward County Cultural Division Creative Broward 2020 Plan Other Development andmaster planningdocuments Green Local Government Comprehensive Plan Parks andRecreation Element • • • • • • • • Parks andRecreation Department Strategic Plan for: Cost recovery andPricing Policy Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Policies and Procedures Equestrian Tennis Aquatics Athletics Facilities Grants Administration Park Maintenance Recreation that apply to Plantation Parks & Recreation Department and Department repeated comments& from Recreation initial Department leaders. Parks Plantation to apply that The following is a summary of key elements from those documents • • • • • • Recreation Agencies) National Accreditation Standards and Park of Accreditation for (Commission CAPRA Obtain park facilities andprograms Incorporate public performing arts events and public art into recreational facilities. link reasonably to trails equestrian and bicycle, walking, of network transportation alternative an create and Improve recreational facilities. public and Parks throughout practices sustainable Establish enhance to is financial participation goal and sponsorship from local the businesses businesses; to outreach to Need flexibility to provide specialor "novelty" recreation. maintain shall City the However, Plantation. of citizens the recreationalthe on based desires and needs of majority a of system a centers); community and jogging/walking, tennis, recreation (e.g. baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, concentrate on to is Recreation goal and Department Parks City of Plantation, Florida B. Stakeholder Input • Residents lack awareness of City parks, programs, and events – Interviewees agreed that residents are not aware In determining the Goals and Objectives of the City of Plantation of the City’s parks, facilities, programs, and events offered. for its Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the Miller Legg Team A few suggested advertising these facilities and services conducted interviews with the City’s Council members, and Parks through Citywide signage, game scoreboards, and social & Recreation Advisory Board. media. They suggested implementing way-finding along Council members: Parks & Recreation Advisory Board: main roadways with uniform and distinct signage. Lynn Stoner Phylis Lind • Parks are important to those considering becoming a Ron Jacobs Ozell White resident of the City – Most City representatives feel that Peter S. Tingom Denis Foster parks are a significant influence on potential resident's Sandra Gracey decision to move to Plantation, and especially for young Frank Carreras families. The City of Plantation is well known for its lush tree Jessica Koehler canopies and its array of parks.
The following is a summary of key recurring comments from those • A sense of place and community is important – Most City interviews. representatives feel that it is important to maintain the essence of Plantation with new improvements. They also • The City’s Parks & Facilities need improvement – Most feel it is important to create a sense of community through City representatives felt that the parks and facilities need park programs and events. renovations and improvements. Parks and facilities are well maintained but are aged and outdated. Specifically the • Increase revenue from non-residents and surrounding splash pads, Jim Ward Center, Plantation Point Park, Central businesses – Most City representatives feel that there is Park multi-purpose building, and Pop Travers field. They also currently a unrecognized opportunity to generate revenue believed a mechanism is needed to establish a standard to from City offered programs, sports tournaments, and events; for renovations and improvements. specifically from non-residents and surrounding businesses that benefit from these events. Both residents and non- • Inadequate budget for maintenance – City representatives resident fees need to be established at appropriate levels.
felt that the parks and recreation allocated maintenance Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter budget is inadequate. Their perception is that future needed • Parks should be multi-purpose – The majority of the City maintenance is not being considered for in the current representatives feel that there is a need for parks to be multi- budgeting. They also felt there is a need for the landscaping purpose to promote diverse activities and increase usage. operations budget to be enhanced. For example, a walking exercise trail around the playgrounds for moms to use while their kids play.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 29 30 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan festivals. Events and markets, farmer’s revenue. movies, outdoor concerts, music like generate and together community the bring will that events family-oriented more for need a feel representatives City Most – events oriented family More accessible features intheparksandfacilities. park. Theyimplementfeltit to thatimportantalso was ADA needs special dedicated a foropportunity an was there felt – park accessible an for Need from theelements. and humidshadestructures are neededto protect residents residents out to the parks. forshade With Florida weather being need so hot big more bring a would this believeThey parks. the in structures is there that feel representatives – structures shade for Need consistently open. aren’t and groups athletic feel fields organizedby overlyoccupied are They resident. general the for availability field – open improve to need a opportunity was there representatives Cityfelt games pick-up & availability Field hours; preferably after 6 P.M. but not too weekday late in the working evening. typical the around scheduled be should these programs of the timing Also, participation. increase to order in needed is programs for schedule set a that feel – programsof schedule set fora Need due to low pay. camp counselors. inparticular, There is a high employee and personnel turnover staff; Recreation & Parks to provided – tobe needs training staff service customer Recreation felt representatives & Parks of training Adequate oe iy representatives City Some The majority of theCity City representativesCity Some City Lynn Stoner, Mark Hyatt, Nick Sortal Figure 3.1:City Council andMayor. L to R-Erik Anderson, Denise Horland, Ron Jacobs, Mayor • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional comments mentioned by representatives: Need to create additional marketing for programs, for marketing tournaments, andevents additional create to Need Sponsor programs canbringinmore revenue to bringinmore professional leagues opportunity big a is and standards high meetcenters All has beenconverted) (Field football/soccerfield for need bigger Park, Center Ward Community Jim the in field softball used Hardly Development of undeveloped neighborhoodparks North Acre park to be considered for a special needs park More splashpadsandpavilions Need amphitheater Need indoor swimmingpool pay theCity) actually that (vendors programs Bikes" "City Implement lanes, bike - walkability, benches, street signage. Road Spine Identify Vision: City of Plantation, Florida C. Parks & Recreation Management Input • Opportunity for water activities: initiate with canoe or kayak vendor In determining the Goals and Objectives of the City of Plantation for its Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Miller Legg conducted • Opportunity to concentrate services and maintenance: interviews with the Parks & Recreation management staff. The mini parks in East Plantation, North Acre Park, and Pocket following is a summary of key recurring comments from those parks throughout the City are underutilized because of interviews. their location and lack of amenities. The City is required to maintain these parks. Identify ways to reduce or eliminate • Participants in Parks and Recreation events provide financial this maintenance effort for underutilized facilities. benefits to surrounding businesses, yet there is limited reciprocal financial support of the Parks and Recreation • Analyze current Private Operation contract (including golf department from those businesses. course, etc.) to evaluate the models being used with other operating models (i.e.- City employees vs. contracted • Identify opportunities to increase revenue stream services). • Update Program fees for both residents and non-residents • 2017 Bond Projects Impacting Current Conditions: • Opportunity for dedicated revenue structure: Parks and • Pine Island Park Renovations Recreation revenue funds go to the City’s general fund and • New Amphitheater later get dispersed by a percentage. Proposed creating a Parks • Shaded Playground & Recreation Foundation and/or distributing a percentage • Artificial Turf of revenue to capital improvements for park system needs. • New Restrooms • Need for increased awareness of City parks, facilities, • New walking path around perimeter of park programs, events • Central Park Multi-Purpose Building Renovations • Marketing/Advertisement: need for higher public outreach • Evaluations of Bond funds for the Central Park Multi- in all platforms Purpose Building are ongoing and being planned. • Obtain CAPRA (Commission for Accreditation of Park and • Sunset Park/Central Park Lighting Recreation Agencies) National Accreditation Standards • LED Lighting Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter • Increase a teen program initiative • Pop Travers Renovations • Way-finding in parks needed (assist with events) • Remodeled concessions, restrooms, and storage • New additional pavilion and restrooms • Pickleball courts expansion into Veltri Tennis Center to • High impact windows facilitate tournaments, monitoring Pickleball usage, and potential revenue opportunities. Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 31 32 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement the Parks & Recreation Master Plan process by gathering their gathering by process Plan Master Recreation & Parks the in the staff to involve was workshop the of purpose The staff. Recreation and Parks City’s the with meeting style workshop a conducted Legg Miller Plan, Recreation Master and Parks its for In determining the Goals and Objectives of the City of Plantation D. Parks andRecreation Staff Input Figure 3.3:Parks andRecreation Management Staff receiving FRPA award Figure 3.2:Parks andRecreation Management Staff Parks and Recreation Master Plan Figure 3.5:Parks andRecreation Staff receiving Parks Division Award the month Figure 3.4:Parks andRecreation Director Phil Goodrich awarding Tierro Hampton employee of City of Plantation, Florida thoughts on the current conditions and future needs of parks, facilities, and programs.
The workshop began with a presentation by the consultants that covered the following topics: • Master Plan Process • Goals & Objectives • Demographic Profile • Existing Parks, Facilities, & Programs Inventory • Level of Service Standards • Online Public Survey
After the presentation was complete, the workshop participants formed groups of 10 individuals and participated in the following activities: Figure 3.6: Parks & Recreation staff participating in workshop Activity 1: Most Favorite/Least Favorite Activity 1 - Participants were given a green, red, blue, and yellow dot and instructed to place them on a map. A green dot in their most favorite park or facility, and a red dot in their least favorite park or facility. A blue dot represented full-time employee and yellow dot represented part-time employee, they were asked to place these dots in the location of where they worked.
Activity 2 - Participants were given a questionnaire to fill out individually and then were asked to review amongst their group and form a concise answer to the questionnaire. One person from each group was selected by random to speak on Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter behalf of their group. The following are the questions given in the questionnaire: 1) What is your opinion of the City’s Parks and Recreation facilities compared to other municipalities? Figure 3.7: Parks & Recreation staff participating in workshop Activity 1: Most Favorite/Least 2) What is your opinion on the City’s Recreation programs in comparison Favorite
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 33 34 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement Department. The following are theresults for thoseactivities: Recreation staff desires and needs in regards & to Parks City Parks what of input & Recreation provided activities this of result The Department Organization Parks and Recreation Master Plan 9) Other key issues/concerns and programs? Why/ Why not? to supportthenecessary operations andmaintenance of your facilities 8) Do you feel that thecurrent parksandrecreation budget isadequate and programs’ success? 7) What are thekey issuesto theCity’s parksandrecreation facilities’ 6) What are the weaknesses of your Parks andRecreation Department? 5) What are thestrengths of your Parks andRecreation Department? utilize theCity parksand recreation facilitiesand/or programs regularly? 4) Based on your experience, what percentage of theCity’s residents programs are well utilized by the residents? 3) Do you feel that your current parksandrecreation facilities and with other municipalities? • • • • • • salaries, merit incentives, benefits, and educational benefits, incentives, merit salaries, improving by rate retention employee enhance to Need all parksandfacilities locations. Implement consistency in park and facility policies the across between communication Department andother City departments. improve to Continue the between communication Department’s supervisors andstaff. improve to Continue equipment. communication and IT Department’s improve to Need and advertisement. marketing and improve and marketing for improvefunding and events. Allocate programs facilities, parks, further City of advertisement to Important Parks &Facilities • • • • • • • • • • • for field recovery and finding opportunities for unused for opportunities finding and recovery field for for earlier games and tournaments. Need to provide planning adequate time by fields of use improve to Need Need to maintain andaddmore water throughout play areas stations filling bottle Department facilities. water for Need Need to address andimprove drainage issues inparks rules, etc.) marketing, (way-finding, facilities. the throughout Department signage consistent of lack a is There cameras, lighting, security personnel, etc.) (inadequate the facilities throughout security Department improve to need structures a is There facilities, outdated improve (playgrounds, bathrooms, etc.) to Need There isaneedto provide better shadeinparks to improve resident’s awareness of them. well utilized by residents, but there are still opportunities are programs and recreation facilities and Currentparks and needto stay current with new trends. outdated becoming are facilities However, amenities. more and offer quality better are to municipalities otherin comparison facilities Recreation and Parks City (cameras times where applicable). all during staff of safety the Improve opportunities and consistent accountability City of Plantation, Florida fields. Programs and Activities • City’s Recreation programs in comparison to other municipalities are better and offer more diverse affordable programs. However, there is room for improvement in terms of consistency between programming at different Department facilities. There is a need for more programs targeted for teens, ages 3 and under, adults, and after care programs. • There is a need for a senior and teen center
Figure 3.9: Parks & Recreation staff participating in workshop Activity 2: Questionnaire Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter
Figure 3.8: Parks & Recreation staff having a group open discussion Figure 3.10: Parks & Recreation staff checking to see who from their group was selected to speak
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 35 36 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement results arethe from thesurvey: The following study. inthis considered been still have responses the Nonetheless, insignificant. statistically considered ofcomprisedapprox. which residents.ofofthe 1% surveyThe is 869respondents, of a total had survey The population. the of 1% least at obtain to order in 2019 4, February through 2018 atvarious fliers facilities. survey The open left for6 months was from 13, August with and platforms, media social on website, City the on publicized was survey The survey. public online an for its Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Miller Legg conducted In determining the Goals and Objectives of the City of Plantation E. Online Public Survey Input • Parks and Recreation Master Plan • • Parks andFacilities: • • • • • improvement: City’s parks&recreation facilities inmostneed of • • • • • Most Important Park Issues: Tree coverage Playgrounds Security Shade Structures Bathrooms Enhancements /Renovations Pricing /User Fees Resident awareness of programs, andFacilities Maintenance Personal Safety • • • Programs and Activities: • • • • • • • Most Desired City Events to Attend : • • • • • Most Desired Recreational Programs/Activities: • • • • • Lowest Rated Parks: • • • • • Most Desired Recreational Facilities/Amenities: Holiday Celebrations Music Concerts Arts inthePark Festivals Farmer’s Market Art inPublic Spaces Aerobic or Exercise Classes Performing Arts Cultural Events Arts/Music Jacaranda Lakes Park Fig Tree Park Central Park Multi-Purpose Building Pop Travers Field Seminole Park Indoor Fitness andExercise Facilities Amphitheaters Nature Trail Community Gardens Shade Structures City of Plantation, Florida Most Important Park Issues: Percentage of Respondents 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Personal Safety 83.1%
Maintenance 80.6%
Resident awareness of programs, and Facilities 62.8%
Pricing / User Fees 59.3%
Enhancements / Renovations 58.6%
Customer Service / Staff Knowledge 57.8%
Available Active Recreation Opportunities 57.6%
Available passive / Leisurely recreation Opportunities 56.6%
Accessibility 51.8%
New parks 29%
Figure 3.11: Most important park issues Graph
City’s parks & recreation facilities Percentage of Respondents in most need of improvement: 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bathrooms 70.2%
Shade Structures 62.9%
Security 61.1%
Playgrounds 60.5%
Tree coverage 57.2%
Lighting 56.3%
Outdoor Fitness Equipment 47.9% Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter
Exercise equipment 46.7%
Concessions 45.4%
Water Play Areas 41.9% Figure 3.12: City’s parks & recreation facilities in most need of improvement Graph
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 37 38 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement Figure 3.14:City's parks &recreation facilities lowest rated condition Graph Figure 3.13:City's parks&recreation facilities best rated condition Graph City’s parks&recreation facilities lowest rated Parks and Recreation Master Plan City’s parks&recreation facilitiesbest rated Plantation Preserve Golf &Linear Trail Central Park Multi-Purpose Building Plantation Preserve Golf Course Jacaranda Lakes Park Veltri TennisCenter Pop Travers Field Volunteer Park Seminole Park Fig Tree Park Central Park condition: condition: 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 25.9% 31% 31.9% Percentage of Respondents Percentage of Respondents City of Plantation, Florida 70.4% 71% 74.1% 74.5% 79.7% Top 20 currently used Top 20 most desired Percentage of Respondents Percentage of Respondents recreational activities/ 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% recreational activities/ 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% facilities: facilities: Leisurely walking 49.8% Arts/Music 52.4%
Playgrounds 43.0% Cultural events 50.3%
Jogging Path 41.8% Shade structures 48.5%
Paved, Multi-use trails / Bike Paths 40.0% Community gardens 48.1%
Shade structures 38.6% Nature trail 47.3%
Shelters/pavilions 35.9% Performing arts 471%
Picnic areas (tables, grills) 30.2% Amphitheaters 45.6% Outdoor Fitness Equipment 27.9% Aerobics or exercise classes 45.1%
Nature trail 23.4% Indoor fitness and exercise facilities 44.7%
Soccer 22.8% Art in public spaces 43.3%
Indoor fitness and exercise facilities 20.5% Paved, Multi-use trails / Bike Paths 42.6%
Off-leash dog parks 19.7% Observatory 40.5%
On-street bicycle lanes 19.3% Picnic areas (tables, grills) 40.2%
Aerobics or exercise classes 17.8% Shelters/pavilions 39.7%
Cultural events 17.2% Nature exhibit 39.7%
Arts/Music 16.9% Canoeing/Kayaking 38.9%
Tennis 14.8% Leisurely walking 36.6% Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter Performing arts 13.2% Concessions 36.3%
Art in public spaces 12.8% On-street bicycle lanes 35.9%
Community gardens 12.3 Jogging Path 35.4%
Figure 3.15: Top 20 currently used recreational activities Graph Figure 3.16: Top 20 most desired recreational activities Graph
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 39 40 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement City events you would like to attend: Figure 3.18:City events you would like to attend Graph Figure 3.17:City events you would like to attend frequency &price Graph Live Performances (Theater, Dances, etc.) Parks and Recreation Master Plan City events you would like to
Event types attend frequency &price: Outdoor Movie Screenings Outdoor Movie Screening Other (please specify): Educational / Cultural Other (please specify) Holiday Celebrations Community Picnics Farmer’s Market Music Concerts Arts inthePark Concert Series Family Events Senior Events Festivals Concerts Festivals
# times Yoga events 0% 20%40%60%80%100% year: in a 3 5 5 4 4 5 Car Plant shows/sales 0% 20%40%60%80%100% clubshow 21.5% None $1to $10 $11to $20 21.29% 16% 37.4% 53.65% 49.2%
Food truck 69.6% Petting zooFitness Camps Nature tours Pokemon Go Flu shots Carnival Craft fairs 36.6% Percentage of Respondents 51.8% 54.9% Percent of respondents 5k runs 52.7% 50.6% 52.2% Sports tournaments Singles events 43.7% 42.2% 59.8% $More than$20 18.9% 16.8% 67.2% 25.7% 73.8% 75.5% 75.8% 7.2% 79.7% City of Plantation, Florida Art exhibit Charity
F. Public Workshop #1 Input The purpose of the workshop was to involve the residents of Plantation in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan process by gathering their thoughts on the current conditions and future needs of parks, facilities, and programs.
The workshop was conducted at City of Plantation Central Park Gymnasium. The workshop was open to all Plantation and advertised on the City's Parks & Recreation Department's social media platforms, as well as flyers and bulletins across parks and facilities. Workshop participants were greeted with a mural wall were they were encouraged to write comments on what their vision for Plantation Parks & Recreation was.
Figure 3.19: Residents writing on the My Vision for Plantation Parks & Recreation is mural The workshop began with a presentation by the consultants that covered the following topics: • Master Plan Process • Goals & Objectives • Demographic Profile • Existing Parks, Facilities, & Programs Inventory • Level of Service Standards • Online Public Survey
After the presentation was complete, the consulting team asked workshop participants to participate in the following activities: Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter Activity 1.a Visual Preference - Participants selected eight (8) images that they felt best represented the current image of Plantation Parks & Recreation.
Figure 3.20: Parks & Recreation Master Plan Consultants (Miller Legg) presenting to City residents
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 41 42 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement for participant choice: choices. The following were the categories and topic provided 5 top their in placed be to were pebbles 5 category.The per given 15 pebbles per person and instructed to place 5 pebbles - Facilities & Programs Desired 3 Activity Connector, 4.Green 5.Community Center Park, 3.Dog fields), (sports, 2.Active Park/Use playground), picnic, (walking, Park/Use 1.Passive the type of facility they wished from the following categories: believe they a new where park or and facility should be facility, located. They or indicated park favorite least their facility, or park favorite their identify to map City a on dots coded color placed Participants Preference- 2 Conditions Activity Parks &Recreation. images that they felt most desirous for the future of Plantation Activity 1.b Visual Preference - Participants selected eight (8) Parks and Recreation Master Plan garden, Amphitheater, and Concession Stand Nature trail, Paved Multi-Use Trails Paths, Skate Park, Community Leash Dog Parks, Picnic areas (tables, grills), Bank /Pier-fishing, fitness /Gym facilities, Shelters/Pavilions, Shadestructures, Off- Multi-Use Fields, Playgrounds ,Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Indoor Facilities Game Night Programs, Dance Classes,Martial Arts Classes,STEAM Programs, and Languages, Educational Classes, Summer Camp, Mommy & Me Performing Arts, Senior Classes, Teen Programs, After School, Aerobics/Exercise Classes, Arts/Music Classes,Cultural Events, Programs Golf, Canoeing/Kayaking, Swimming, Golf, andEquestrian Lacrosse, Leisurely walking, Racquetball/handball, Pickleball, Disc Soccer, Softball/Baseball, Tennis, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Activities Participants were Participants Figure 3.22: City residents participating in workshop Activity 2: Most Favorite/Least Favorite Figure 3.21:City residents participating in workshop Activity 2: Most Favorite/Least Favorite City of Plantation, Florida The result of these activities provided input of what City residents desire for Parks & Recreation. The following are the results for those activities: Parks and Facilities: • City’s parks & recreation facilities in most need of improvement: • Bathrooms • Playgrounds • Shade Structures • Tree coverage • Security
• Lowest Rated Parks: • Pine Island Park • Deicke Auditorium & • Rae Carole Armstrong Hoffman Park Liberty Tree Park • Fig Tree Park • Seminole Park
• Preferred facilities/amenities: • Nature Trail • Outdoor Fitness Figure 3.23: City residents participating in workshop Activity 3: Top Choices • Off-leash Dog Parks Equipment • Amphitheater • Indoor Fitness/ Gym Facilities Programs and Activities: • Preferred top 10 future desired programs / activities: • Live Concerts • Multi-use Fields • Movie Nights • Bike Paths • Art Festivals • Canoeing / Kayaking • Walking Paths • Golf • Aquatics • Dog Park
• Preferred Programs: • Senior Classes • Performing Arts • Cultural Events • After School
• Summer Camp Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter
• Preferred Activities: • Pickleball • Swimming • Softball / Baseball • Soccer • Volleyball
Figure 3.24: City residents participating in workshop Activity 3: Top Choices
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 43 44 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement covered thefollowing topics: The workshop began with apresentation by the consultants that across parksandfacilities. Parks &Recreation City's the Department's social on media platforms, as well as flyers and advertised bulletins and Plantation to all Deicke open Plantation was workshop of The Center. City Recreation Auditorium at conducted was workshop The recommendations the on input theirinvolved. gain and Plan Master of Plantation on residents the progress of the the Plantation Parks and update Recreation to was workshop this of purpose The G. Public Workshop #2Input • • • • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation / Preliminary Budget Recommended Goals andObjectives Results of theFirst Public Workshop Results of theParks andRecreation Staff Survey Results of theOnline Public Survey • • • Level of Service Standards Existing Parks, Facilities, and Programs Inventory Demographic Profile Summary of Goals &Objectives Master Plan Process SCORP Standards /Benchmarks NRPA Standards /Benchmarks Walkability Figure 3.26:City residents discussing recommendation boards Figure 3.25:City residents reading recommendation boards City of Plantation, Florida After the presentation was complete, the consulting team asked workshop participants to participate in the following activities:
Activity 1 Recommendation Preference - Participants placed color coded dots on a recommendation boards to indicate which recommendation was most important to them or which they felt was unimportant, unfavorable, or in need of improvement.
Activity 2 Speaker Cards / Comment Cards - Participants were asked to give comments on their thoughts about City of Plantation Parks & Recreation. Each participant was given three (3) minutes to speak.
Figure 3.28: City residents participating in workshop #2 Activity 1 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement and Stakeholder 3: Community Chapter
Figure 3.28\7: Activity 1 Recommendation boards Figure 3.29: City residents participating in workshop #2 Activity 1
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 45 46 Chapter 3: Community and Stakeholder Involvement Department Organization Parks andRecreation Master Plan Recommendations those activities: for results the are following The Recreation. & Parks for desire The result of these activities provided input of what City residents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Board for aP.A.L. representative AdvisoryRecreation and Parks the on seat a add to Need Recreation with P.A.L. and Parks from communication / involvement more Need amenities, linked to themainsite, rather thanalonglist. their and park each for pages web seperate have to Need Need to advertise more on website what thecommunity appreciates out find to how and art public get to how on plan a Need park consolidation regarding neighborhoods for / workshops Meetings Need fenced in onlyand use athletic be for should field turf Recommend sites between consistency create to renovations park on Focus Recommend expanding staff size andhiringmore or workers and personnel staff contractor for construction inthebudget between differentiate to Need Need to account for construction escalation inthebudget Need for greater connectivity throughout thecity these underutilized sites canbringnew life to thesespaces Alternative planting, green space, and minor interventions at is anasset that cannot beobtained back The consolidation of parks will make the city lose land, which Programs & Activities Parks &Facilities • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Form leagues for sand volleyball (orchidsociety etc) groups private by sponsored be can space Green video technology, games, etc about children for classes on Expand Needs atechnology / video gaming/computer center More variety onday trips More activities for seniors Need for publicarteducation Central Park in one specifically courts, volleyball sand more Construct No new buildingsor condos, keep existing structures where peoplecanbringcards, chesssets, mahjong,etc. rooms game designated have should centers Community citizen work schedules etc andtheearly closingtimes. to due held be cannot Meetings later. open facilities Keep Continue to renovate old community centers andamenities More green space Need aRecreation Center at Volunteer Park or out West New bathrooms Need to expand nature trails, preserves, andpaths in and trails along neighborhood parks fountains water additional for Need from HOAs revenue / money city spending when transparency More where thebondissuemoney isgoing with concerned are others and HOA Acres Plantation The City of Plantation, Florida Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 47 48 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis to theCity andthelocalregional communities. A large park or facility that provides uniqueamenitiesor services Premier Facility Parks: its parks: The City of Plantation utilizes the following classifications for "active" or "passive" incharacter. classified according to their development aspredominantly unique land, water or natural resource. Parks are alsosometimes sports activities. "Resource-based" areas are centered ona areas. "Activity-based" provide space for oneor more active categories of resource-based areas andactivity or user-based Park areas are frequently dividedfor analysis purposesinto the land. The sites include: throughout theCity, totaling approximately 652.3acres of park Plantation contains 42City owned Parks and facilities A. Inventory Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2017 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2 Pools Butterfly Garden Benches PicnicTables Flowering Trees Historical Archives Benches Resource Center Computer Lab 2 Multi-Purpose Fields 31 Tot Lots/Playgrounds 45 Tennis Courts 18 Basketball Courts 18 Soccer/Football Fields 4 T-ball Fields 25 Baseball/Softball Fields 16 Exercise Trails/Walkways • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9 Concessions 7 Pickleball Courts 2 TennisWalls Dog Park 1 Dog Park –Happy Tails 2 Gazebos Auditorium) (Community Center/Deicke 2 Warming Kitchens Park) 1 Full Kitchen (Volunteer 1 Restaurant 5 Community Centers 2 Sand Volleyball 3 Cardio/Fitness Rooms 1 Running Track 2 Water Play Areas Figure 4.1: Volunteer Park Community Center Community Park: to serve acity or two or more neighboringcommunities. A mediumto large sized park(15-107acres) which isdesignated Regional Park: which ishalf anacre or lessinsize. A parkor recreation area primarily for passive recreation use Mini-Park: pedestrian ways. a neighborhoodandisgenerally accessible by bicycle or A smallpark(.50-7acres) which serves thepopulation of Neighborhood Park: neighborhood. roadways, anddesignedto serve the needsof more thanone A smallto mediumsized park(2-23acres) located near major Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2016
City of Plantation, Florida Existing Parks & Facilities Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter
Figure 4.2: Existing Parks and Facilities
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 49 50 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Other Private Open Space: Open Private Other bikeways could not beconstructed dueto narrow rights-of-way. six-footeight-footrecommendswalkwayswide whereIt streets. widened or new on recreational biking for lane curbed foot 14 a designated in the plan as "primary bikeways" and the provision for streets all along bikeriders, experienced less and forpedestrians Boulevard. The plan also provides for a six-foot sidewalk, primarily BrowardWestof south just to Drive Universityof side east the New bikewayRivera and along Canal Canal from this north extending the North along bikeway existing the including City) the within traffic vehicular other from (separated bikeways A Class Bikeways: space. open corridor aspecialized are Bikeways corridors. utility and Corridor Open Space: of theOld Plantation Water Control District Drainage System. System (11.4 linear miles) and the narrower canals which are part District WaterManagement Florida South the of part are which space, right's-of-way open the utilitarian includes of major canals space, open of class principal Another Space: Open Utilitarian golf course inPlantation. the as such recreation user-oriented and/or resource-based for Space: Open Pastoral three into space of thiskindisshown in Table 2.2anddefined below. open classified Plantation's corridor. often and utilitarian, pastoral, is categories: space open Resource-based Resource-Based Open Space Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan The City Bikeways Plan proposes the development ofdevelopment the proposes BikewaysCityPlan The Consists principally of major transportation These areas are generally large areas used areasgenerallylarge are areas These In addition to the above classes of classes above the to addition In throughout themajority of theCity. units per acre, this results in a low intensity, open space character 25 to up designations density of possibility the offering Through population. future estimated of person per feet square 137 is standard the space; percent 30 the of part a as developers byprovided be to recreation active on-site specify to used been have Guidelines documents. control unified approved in designated or dedicated specifically been have which those of exception the with open space, and recreation of tables the in listed not are areas these Though an important part of the landscape character of Plantation, maximum of 40percent of thisrequirement may belake areas. A space. open usable as reserved be site each of percent 30 of of its planned unit development zoning provisions that a minimum part ofnumberCitya forrequired a the as has yearsspace, open Figure 4.3:Central Park City of Plantation, Florida Open Space: Public Or Deed Restricted Acreage Length in Miles Pastoral Open Space
Ft. Lauderdale Country Club (Private) 287.0 N/A
N/A Jacaranda Country Club (Public) 269.0
Lago Mar Country Club (Private) 164.0 N/A
TOTAL: 720.0
Utilitarian Open Space
South Florida Water Management District Canals 321.5 11.4
Old Plantation Water Control District Canals 333.4 30.0
TOTAL: 654.9 41.4
Corridor Open Space
Florida's Turnpike (Sunshine Parkway) 98.5 2.7
University Drive 85.6 3.5
FP&L Rights-of-Way 29.9 2.4
TOTAL: 214.0 8.6
Specialized Corridor Open Space Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter
Class A Bikeways N/A 7.7
OVERALL TOTAL: 1,588.90 57.7
Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2016 Table 2.1: Open Space: Public or Deed Restricted
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 51 52 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Table 2.2:Existing Premier Facility Parks Parks and Recreation Master Plan Central Park Multi-Purpose Building Volunteer Park Community Center Plantation Preserve Golf Course Plantation Community Center Jim Ward Community Center Plantation Equestrian Center Plantation Aquatic Complex 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard 7050 W. Broward Boulevard Veltri Tennis Center 1451 NW 118th Avenue Deicke Auditorium 301 N.W. 46th Avenue 9151 N.W. 2ndStreet 9151 N.W. 2ndStreet 9151 N.W. 2ndStreet 5555 Palm Tree Road 9101 NW 2ndStreet Park /Facility 5701 Cypress Road 11,000 square foot 16,000 square foot 26,560 square foot 107.7 acres owned 8,345 square foot 8,345 square foot 213 acres owned Central Park • Batting Cages • Roller Hockey (2) • Pickleball Courts (6) • Soccer/football (7) • Baseball/softball (8) • 2additionshow rings • 1lighted mainring • 2Stables (ea 96stalls w/wash rack) • Conference rooms (3) • Large reception hall • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Tennis courts (2) • Basketball courts (3) • Baseball/softball fields(1) • Exercise Trails/walkways (.22mile) • Kitchen • Rental rooms (4) • Clubhouse • Exercise Trails/walkways (1.5mile) • 18-holeChampionshipgolf course • Aerobic/dance room • Cardio/Fitness center • Diving Boards-1,3,5 meter • Olympic Pools (2) • Clay tennis courts (26) • Hard tennis courts (2) • Gameroom • Gymnasium • Basketball court
Existing Premier Facility Parks
• Restrooms &grills • Concession stands(2) • Exercise Trails/walkways (2.5mile) • 440’ Running Track • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (2) • Bleachers (approx. 300capacity) • Turn-out paddockareas • Two practice rings (one lighted) • Raised stage &dressing rooms • Commercial kitchen • Prep kitchen • Technology center • Aerobic/dance room • Cardio/fitness room • Large meeting rooms (4) • Benches • Restrooms (2) • Restaurant • Warming kitchen • Meeting rooms (3) • Locker rooms • Water Play Area • Tennis wall • 5classrooms • Locker andshower facilities • Fitness center Amenities
• 10-acre lake grill • Corporate pavilion w/restrooms & • Pavilions (2) • Mitigation area system, andoffice space restrooms, announcer booth w/PA • Ancillary building:concession area, • Barbecue grills(2) • Pavilion • Water Play Area • Picnic tables • Bath housefacility • Pro shop offices • Parks &Recreation Administration • Archaeological site City of Plantation, Florida
Existing Regional Parks
Park / Facility Amenities
Plantation Woods Park • Tennis courts (8) • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (3) • Pavilions (4) 5555 Palm Tree Road • Tennis wall • Water play area • Picnic tables 37.6 acres owned • Racquetball • Portable Basketball Hoop (1) • Restrooms
• Exercise Trails/walkways (.25 mile) • Batting Cages (3) • Picnic Tables Sunset Park • Baseball/softball fields (7) • Press Box • Restrooms 10600 Cleary Boulevard • T-ball fields (4) • Concession stands (2) • Lake 107.7 acres owned • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (2) • Pavilion
Pine Island Park • Soccer/football fields (7) • Restrooms • Picnic Tables 320 S. Pine Island Road • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • ADA restrooms • Pavilion 21.23 acres owned • Concession stand
• Baseball/softball fields (1) • Meeting rooms • Warming kitchen Hoffman Park • Half basketball court • Ball Room • Gazebo 5701 Cypress Road • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Picnic area 3.36 acres owned
• Exercise Trails/walkways (.25 mile) •Corporate Pavilion w/restrooms • Barbecue grill Camp Everglades at Volunteer Park • Basketball courts (2) • Pavilions (2) • Mitigation area 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard • Tennis courts (2) • Concession stand • Open Play areas 83.57 acres owned • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (4)
• Soccer/football fields (4) • Stadium field • Board rooms P.A.L. Field & Roy Salmon Stadium • Multi-purpose practice fields * • Concession stands (2) • Restrooms 1000 N.W. 70 Avenue • Stadium seating: 3,300 16.5 acres leased
• Baseball/softball fields (4) • Field house • Picnic tables Pop Travers Field • Batting cages • Concession stand • Restrooms 6250 S.W. 16 Street • Pitching areas • Pavilion • ADA restrooms 9.57 acres owned Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter
Seminole Middle School • Multi-use fields (2) 6200 S.W. 16 Street 5.7 acres owned
Table 2.3: Existing Regional Parks
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 53 54 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Table 2.4:Existing Community Parks Parks and Recreation Master Plan Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park Seminole Park/Happy Tails Dog Park Jack Carter/ Harmony Park Botanical Gardens (Plot 2) Botanical Gardens (Plot 1) 1776 Lauderdale West Drive Jacaranda Lakes Park 1200 N.W. 106th Avenue 1241 N.W. 72nd Avenue Park /Facility 800 N.W. 118th Avenue 1200 N.W. 94th Avenue 1150 S.W. 45th Avenue 1301 S.W. 54th Avenue 12001 N.W. 21stCourt Country ClubPark Middle Acres Park 6600 S.W. 16thStreet North Acres Park South Acres Park 7421 N.W. 5thStreet 501 N.Bel Aire Drive Mirror Lake Park 4701 N.W 6thCourt 501 N.Fig Tree Lane 620 S.Fig Tree Lane 22.63 acres owned Park East Park 2.89 acres owned 6.45 acres owned 15.0 acres owned 3.73 acres owned 6.83 acres owned 9.28 acres owned 7.97 acres owned 4.01 acres owned 2.27 acres owned 2.97 acres owned 5.50 acres owned Veterans Park 11600 Tara Drive Fig Tree Park 5.0 acres owned 5.0 acres owned 10 acres owned Deicke Park • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.23mile) • Basketball courts (1) • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.50mile) • • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.50mile) • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (1/3mile) • Butterfly garden • Flowering trees Picnic Tables• • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) Picnic Tables• • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) Undeveloped • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Baseball/softball fields(2) • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.50mile) • Exercise stations for thedisable/elderly • Exercise Trails/walkways (.25mile) • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (2) • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.50mile) • Practice field • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Half basketball court • Lighted trail • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.50mile) • Exercise stations • Exercise Trails/walkways (.25mile) Tennis courts (2)
Existing Community Parks
• Open fieldarea • Dog parkarea • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Exercise Trails/walkways • Historic Museum &Library • Benches Picnic Tables• • Memorial wall • Pavilion • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Tennis court (1) • Picnic tables • Restrooms • Stop spot • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Sand volleyball • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Tennis courts (2) • Sand volleyball • Benches • Fruit trees • Open play area • Benches • Reading room area • Gazebo • Pavilion • Picnic tables • P • Half basketball court • Picnic Tables• • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) ickleball Court
Amenities
• Restrooms • Shade Structure (2) • Benches • Exercise stations • Small pond • Benches • Picnic tables • Restrooms • Picnic tables • Pavilion • Restrooms • Grill Harp• Wind • Picnic table • Benches • Benches • Picnic tables • Restrooms • Grills • Shelter (2) • Benches • Benches • Pavilion • Pavilion • Small pond • Benches
City of Plantation, Florida • Picnic tables • Benches • Picnic tables Existing Neighborhood Parks Park / Facility Amenities Cocoplum Park • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Picnic tables • Bench 781 S.W. 90th Avenue 1.50 acres owned Fumpston Park • Benches w/seating shelter 1600 S.W. 59th Avenue 1.26 acres owned Marcano Estates Park • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Picnic tables • Benches 7851 S. Marcano Boulevard 2.0 acres owned Mini Park #1 (South) • Undeveloped 4291 N.W. 3rd Court .31 acres owned Multi Cultural Gardens Park • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Picnic tables • Benches 460 & 470 N.W. 43rd Avenue .50 acres owned • Multi-cultural global garden
Mini Park #3 (North) • Walking Trail/Connecting Greenway • Benches 540 N.W. 43rd Avenue .30 acres owned Botanical Gardens (Plot 3) • Benches 501 N. Holly Lane .85 acres owned Plantation Point Park • Half basketball court • Picnic tables • Benches 1200 S.W. 51st Avenue .19 acres owned • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1)
South Bel Aire Park • Benches 310 S. Bel Aire Drive .85 acres owned
Thrower Park • Historic Marker • Benches 20 S.W. 63rd Avenue .30 acres owned
Woodbury Park Undeveloped 1301 S.W. 54th Avenue 6.45 acres owned Plantation Business Park • Exercise Trails/walkways (.16 mile) • Linear Park • Benches 4651 N.W. 9th Court 1.0 acres owned Melaleuca Park • Swing set • Picnic table 1301 S.W. 54th Avenue 6.45 acres owned Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter Country Club Circle Linear Park • Exercise Trails/walkways (1.85 mile) • Recreational trail • Benches 1150 S.W. 45th Avenue 7.0 acres owned • Trail-heads (2) • LED Lighted pathway • Stop spot Park East Trail Head • Playgrounds/Tot Lots (1) • Benches • Seating Shelter 4680 N.W. 9th Court .57 acres owned • Trail-head East Tropical Way Park (Two Lots Park) • Undeveloped • Access to south entrance of • Linear Trail E. Tropical Way 1.92 acres owned Plantation Preserve
Table 2.5: Existing Neighborhood Parks
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 55 56 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Figure 4.4:Helen B.Hoffman Library Table 2.6:Existing Cultural Facilities Helen B.Hoffman Library Parks and Recreation Master Plan Historical Museum Park /Facility 511 NFig Tree Lane 501 NFig Tree Lane • Flowering Trees • Historical Archives • Computer Lab Existing Cultural Facilities • Benches PicnicTables • • Resource Center Figure 4.5:Historical Museum Amenities
• Butterfly Garden • Benches City of Plantation, Florida Existing Programs
Adult Athletics Youth Athletics Adult Classes Youth Classes
• Tuesday Night Softball • MVP Basketball Clinics / • Yoga • Gymnastics • Flag Football Lessons • Zumba • Dance • Basketball • P.A.L. Little League • G2O Fitness Class • Bright & Smart Robotics • Broward County Schools Baseball • VanGoGo Arts Painting • Guitar Lessons for Soccer League • P.A.L. Softball Lessons Children • Plantation Major Soccer • P.A.L. Winter Baseball • Learn French • Martial Arts League • P.A.L. 10’ Basketball • Spanish Lessons • Ballet & Jazz • Sunday Morning Softball • P.A.L. Tackle Football • ESOL- English for • Hip Hop • The Best Soccer League • P.A.L. Flag Football Speakers of Other • Goju Karate • Plantation Women’s • P.A.L. Soccer Languages • MMA/Kickboxing Soccer Club • P.A.L. Lacrosse • Walking Club • Snapology • Monday Night Coed • P.A.L. Summer Basketball • Adult Cardio Tennis • Kid’s Day Off Softball • P.A.L. Fall Basketball • Wheelchair Tennis • Kidtastic Corner • Coed Kickball • P.A.L. Cheerleading • KidoKinetics • Pickleball • P.A.L. Dynamite program • Karate-Do-Shotokan • Tennis Junior Training • Taekwondo/Karate • Summer Camps • Tennis Day Camp and Pool • STEAM • C.A.R.E. (Cooking, Art, Reading Enrichment) Seniors 55 & Over Equestrian & Golf • Art Academy Programs Aquatic Programs Programs • Learn French • Spanish Lessons • VanGoGo Arts Painting • Water Aerobics • Summer Pony Camp • VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons • Triathlete Training & U.S. • Share a Pony Lessons • Senior Gentle Aerobics Masters Swim Team • Group Riding Lessons • Mommy & Me Dance • Senior Chair Exercise • Swim & Dive • Golf Lessons • Learn Piano • Senior Functional Fitness • Springboard Diving • Dance Fit Lessons • Movies • Parent/Tot I-II Swim • Bingo Lessons • Heath Lectures • Beginner I-IV Swim
• Dances Lessons Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter • Line Dancing • Level I-IV Swim Lessons • Tai Chi • Adult Swim Lessons • Matter of Balance • Junior Lifeguard • Mah Jonng • Lifeguard Training Course • Central Park Breakfast • SCUBA Diving Lessons Club with Diver’s Cove • Special Needs Private Swim Lesson
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 57 58 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis private parksand amenities. provide which communities gated within live trail or park City a trail.Many of residentsthe arewho not min 5 a within walkfrom or park a from walk minute 5 a within live residents Plantation of majority the that indicated results the study, (5 Parkshed) Park Walkability min the conducting After facility. or apark recreational from walk minute five a with residents all have to is Thegoal (Parkshed). city Park the of coverage time) A walking (5min Plantation. throughout mile 1/4 park's each assess to conducted distributed was Study walkability well are Parks population) with652.3acres; having asurplus of 281.9acres. 92,592 (estimated 2030 through requirements Element Space andOpen 2017 Recreation the to meet continue will Facilities acres. the 299.0 by exceedsrequirement City acres 652.3 of inventory park current City's The use. recreational of acres 353.3 requires standard park City the 88,328, of population estimated (2016) current City's the upon acres. 387.4 by requirement County the exceeds of acres 264.9 recreational requires use. City'sThe current inventory park of acres 652.3 standard park County the 88,328 of County: Based upon the City's current (2016) estimated population Open Space Element standards. and Recreation 2017 adopted its satisfy to population thousand and the City's requirement of four (4) acres of recreational use per Plan, Use Land County Broward the of requirements the satisfy forthree acres(3) of recreational per use population to thousand requirement County's the Plantation: of City the govern which park overall two are There County andCity Standards B. Level of Service Analysis Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and recreation statutory standards statutory recreation and Existing Parks and Recreation and Parks Existing City: BasedCity: Table 2.7:County Park Standard Conformance for Build-out Population Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2017 Table 2.9:Required Park Land Acres by Phase (4acres per 1,000persons) 2000-2040. University of Florida. http://flhousingdata.shimberg.ufl.edu Accessed 7/5/2018 Source: 1.Bureau of Economic andBusiness Research. (2018) Population Projection by Age for Table 2.8:City Park Standard Conformance for Build-out Population Source: Plantation Parks and Recreation Department, 2017 Surplus Existing Parks Park Requirement (3acres per 1,000pop.) Surplus Existing Parks Park Requirement (4acres per 1,000pop.) Required Park Land Acres by Phase (4acres per 1,000persons) County Park Standard Conformance For Build-out Population City Park Standard Conformance for Build-out Population 2020 2030 2025 Year (Projected) Population 90327 92592 91836 1
City of Plantation, Florida Required Acres Acres
361.31 370.37 367.34 Acres 387.4 652.3 264.9 299.0 652.3 353.5 Park Walkability (5 min Parkshed) Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter
Legend Plantation Heritage Park New River Greenway Existing City Parks City Limits 1 3 Broward County Park Existing Parks Park Coverage 5-min Country Club Estates Hiatus Road Greenway 2 4 walking distance Trail Existing Trails Figure 4.6: Park Walkability (5 min Parkshed) Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 59 60 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Figure 4.7:Private Amenity (Facility/Court) Walkability (5minParkshed) Legend Private Amenity (Facility/Court) Walkability (5minParkshed) 1 2 Br Plantation HeritagePark Country Parks and Recreation Master Plan oward CountyPark ClubEstates 4 3 Ne Hiatus Road Gr w Riv er Gr eenway eenway City limits 5-minute walkingdistance City ParkCov erage Existing Existing Parks T rails
Private Private 5-minute walkingdistance Amenity Cov Amenity (Facility/Cou rt City of Plantation, Florida erage ) ADA Accessible Amenities There are ADA accessible amenities throughout City parks and facilities; however, there is room for improvement to enhance such amenities. An analysis was conducted indicating locations of playgrounds that are designated to have inclusive and accessible features aside from the standard ADA requirements. The locations of the playgrounds were obtained from Let Kids Play Project database. After conducting this analysis for the surrounding area of Broward County the results indicate that Plantation does not have a currently designated inclusive and barrier free accessible playground per the Let Kids Play Project definition. Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter
Plantation ADA Accessible Playgrounds ADA Barrier Free Accessible Playgrounds City of Plantation Limits Figure 4.8: ADA Accessible Amenities Figure 4.9: ADA Accessibility in South Acres Park
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 61 62 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Figure 4.10:NRPA Recreation Program Budget Benchmarks between 80,000 and 100,000 and an area of 20-40 square miles. City of Plantation fits The into the group designatedprograms. with a population recreational and parks for Report Performance AgencyMetrics Park their in benchmarks and standards various (NRPA) reports Association Park and Recreation National The similar with jurisdictions to characteristics. City the through a compares (NRPA) that process Association Park and the by Recreation set National benchmarks national used and has Plan facilities, the staffing, programs, maintaining, budgeting, for standards residents.for provided facilities Toare programs and minimum determine recreational adequate that ensure to wants City The Benchmarks National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) City of Plantation Total Operations Budget: $149,120,053 $12,664,904 (8.49%) Parks and Recreation Master Plan $149,120,053 (91.51%) $18,182,188 (6.99%) Total Operations Budget: $260,099,816 Similar Sized Jurisdictions' Median Operating Budget Total Dept. Parks Budgets Operating Total Departments' Other $260,099,816 (93.01%) OperatingBudget Total Dept. Parks Budgets Operating Total Departments' Other 4.45% that Plantation's Parks & Recreation Department's operating Department's budget meets theaverage medianandtherefore& isacceptable. Recreation Parks Plantation's that than the national median. Subsequently, this benchmark indicates percentageof Citythe operating budget 8.49%, is higher is which a as budget operating Department's Recreation & Parks the of budget is lower than the national median. However, the proportion The City of Plantation's Parks and Recreation Department operating NRPA Agency Budget Benchmarks and recreation needs for its residents. shown in this section will help guide the City in determining parks programs and their usage rates. The NRPA benchmark comparisons the Department's budget, staffing, number of existing recreational on based are place in system current the of success the analyze The major benchmarks that will be assessed in this Master Plan to City of Plantation Parks Department Budget 24.77% 70.78% Other Other operating expenses operating budget for Department Parks personnel operating budget for Department Parks 6% Parks Department Budget Similar Sized Jurisdictions' Median 38.50% City of Plantation, Florida 55.50% Other Other operating expenses operating budget for Department Parks personnel operating budget for Department Parks NRPA Staffing Benchmarks NRPA Staffing Benchmarks by Phase “Median for Jurisdictions Analysis of the current staffing rate of Plantation’s Parks and City of Staffing between Plantation Recreation Department is critical. If the staff of the Department 80,000 and 100,000” is lacking, the entire system slows and the citizens may not Full-time Employees 92 51 receive the programs they need. The City of Plantation currently employs 92 full-time employees and 154 non full-time employees. Non Full-time Employees 154 113 Plantation’s rate of employment is well over the NRPA staffing Source: NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) Park Metrics benchmarks for a City of its size. The median benchmark for Table 2.10: NRPA Staffing Benchmarks by Phase this size City is 51 full time employees and 113 non full-time employees. The City of Plantation almost doubles the amount of full time employees and has almost 25% more than the NRPA benchmark of non-full time employees in the Department.
NRPA Recreation Program Benchmarks NRPA Recreation Program Benchmarks The NRPA also has benchmarks for the availability of recreational City of Median for Jurisdictions between Programs programs. It is important for the City to analyze these benchmarks Plantation 80,000 and 100,000 as they measure the accessibility of services to the people. If the benchmarks are not met, the residents may be underserved. Number of programs offered 664 587 The City of Plantation exceeds the minimum benchmarks for Total program users 258,884 18,165 recreational programming for a City of this size. It offers 664 different programs while the benchmark is 587. The City also Source: NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) Park Metrics Table 2.11: NRPA Recreation Program Benchmarks serves 258,884 people with these programs, which is nearly fifteen times the NRPA benchmark of 18,165 people served. This significant difference is due to the participation in Plantation's Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter programs but also outstanding attendance at tournaments and special events. that draw in people from outside of the City.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 63 64 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis multiple timesduetothe large amount of playground equipment present. * CampEverglades at Volunteer Park andPlantation Woods playgrounds are counted Table 2.12:Plantation Facilities Required to Meet NRPA Benchmarks by Phase Source: NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) Park Metrics Teen centers Indoor track Stadiums Nature centers Performance amphitheater Fitness center Senior centers Community centers Gym Recreation centers Skate park Diamond fields: tee-ball Community gardens Swimming pools(outdoor only) Dog park Soccer /Football Rectangular fields:multi-purpose/ Baseball Fields Tennis courts (outdoor only) Basketball courts Playgrounds/Tot-lots* Parks and Recreation Master Plan Facilities Plantation Facilities Required to Meet NRPA Benchmarks by Phase Existing 18 25 46 19 35 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 2 0 6 0 2 1 0 NRPA Benchmark Ph 1:2018-20 16 29 15 17 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 5 2 2 1 1 NRPA Benchmark Ph 2:2020-25 16 30 16 17 32 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 5 2 2 1 1 Below NRPA Benchmarks Meets NRPA Benchmarks City of Plantation, Florida NRPA Benchmark Ph3: 2025-30 16 30 16 17 32 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 5 2 2 1 1 NRPA Facilities Benchmarks The following facilities are below the NRPA benchmark and will Supplying adequate facilities to meet demands for specific facilities not be satisfied unless addressed. within a City is crucial to the success of parks. By providing the equipment or specific facilities needed for programmed uses like • Below NRPA Benchmarks and indicate need from public sports or fitness trails, parks also provide and enable activities at input the parks. • Community Gardens • Nature Center In comparison to the NRPA benchmark for facilities, the quantity • Indoor Track of recreational facilities within the City is adequate for most active • Teen Center uses such as sports fields and courts. The City, however, is below the median with passive uses such as playgrounds, community • Below NRPA Benchmarks gardens, skate parks, senior centers, performance amphitheater, • Baseball Fields nature center, indoor track, and teen center. • Skate Park
Some of these below benchmark facilities are being satisfied or will be satisfied in the near future. Playgrounds/Tot-lots are measured by number of facilities but size of the playground is not considered. Plantation has numerous large playgrounds that meet the capacity requirements of multiple smaller playgrounds. Also, the size of these playgrounds satisfies the need of the residents. Part of the 2017 Bond projects are modifications and renovations to Central Park and Pine Island Park. These modifications/ renovations include renovating the Central Park multi-purpose center (lower floor) into a potential senior recreational center; therefore satisfying the benchmark for senior centers. Pine Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter Island Park renovations will include an artificial field that will also serve as an amphitheater, subsequently satisfying the benchmark for amphitheater. Figure 4.11: Parks & Recreation Event Movie Night
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 65 66 Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis ubr wr cutd rm h tre rvtl ond golf owned privately courses, thelevel of service three rating would meet thestandard. the from counted were numbers participant If 1.3. to compared .46 at average regional state the this reflect forlevelbelowofservicegolfwellis the of this Because course. only numbers participant the therefore Preserve, Plantation is City-owned is that one only the but Plantation of City the in courses golffour are There .96. at double is average Tennis has a level of service rating of .485 while the state regional the state regional averages. than higher scored Plantation of City the categories, two but all football, tennis, pool, In golf. and outdoor equestrian, soccer, basketball, softball, and baseball an in swimming jogging, and fitness walking include: study in this involved activities SCORP The State. the for averages service of level the to comparison in facilities of quantity average above an providing is Plantation #of facilities /(# of participants /1000) the formula is: Therefore participants. 1,000 per activity each for golf, of case service is based on the number of facilities, length, or holes, in the received during workshops, and from a public survey. The input level of community inventory, Department from determined was annually. The participation quantity selected for use in Plantation facilities present in a region and the number of users/participants provides level of service ranges based Statewide on the number of Florida’s recreation from Comprehensive comes Outdoor Recreation Plan “SCORP”. facilities This and guideline recreation quantity regarding of data type of source used widely Another (SCORP) Benchmarks State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Parks and Recreation Master Plan Figure 4.13: Veltri Tennis Center Figure 4.12: Aquatic Center exceed theactualuser needs. have potential and courts the fields for they other as uses greatly These averages. regional state the than greater exponentially is football, soccer, and baseball and softball. Each of these categories The activities that show the highest level of service are basketball, City of Plantation, Florida SCORP Population Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Activities SCORP Current Participants Level Activity Facility Type Level Number of Facilities Annually of Service of Service
Fitness Walking/ Jogging Trail 9.41 miles 89,595 0.105 0.034
Swimming Outdoor Pool Pool 2 2,068 0.967 0.048
Tennis* Field 46 94,931 0.485 0.96
Football/rugby Field 18 620 29.032 0.35
Baseball/ Softball Field 31 1,943 15.950 0.91
Basketball Court 19 370 51.351 0.92
Soccer Field 18 1,211 14.864 0.15
Equestrian Land 1 mile trail 473 2 0.51
Golf (Plantation Preserve)* Course 18 holes 39,057 0.460 1.3
* Although Tennis and Golf vary from the standard, There are enough facilities in the area to serve local public usage including high participation rates during tournaments and special Meets SCORP Benchmarks events. Source: 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Below SCORP Benchmarks Table 2.13: SCORP Population Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Activities Chapter 4: Inventory and Level of Service Analysis Service of and Level 4: Inventory Chapter
Figure 4.14: Central Park Baseball Fields Figure 4.15: Happy Tails Dog Park
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 69 70 Chapter 5: Vision was ableto basetheir missionand vision as well. Through this planning phase the Parks and Recreation Department population, including: Plantation to continue key to preparing meet the recreation and needs identified delivery of its growing service process current strengthening for planning areas master Recreation & Parks The PRMP process consisted of thefollowing phases: programs inPlantation. impacting the condition of City parks and recreation facilities and gathered and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data on issues process planning (PRMP) Recreation Plan and Master Parks The A. Vision • • • • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Creating Connections Continuing to Improve Facilities to Current Standards Continuing to Enhance Opportunities for Recreation Improving Awareness of Parks, Facilities, and Programs Enhancing Communication Needs Assessment Level of Service Analysis (LOS) Existing Parks, Facilities, and Programs Inventory & Analysis Demographic and Trend Analysis Community Engagement
core values: TheParksRecreation and adopted the has Department following Core Values : and programs. and by amenities diverse as providingexcellentwellas servicecustomer standards and state national meeting community, the engaging by system park quality a create will Department The and well-being of our community, health our environment and our economy. the nurture and life of quality the enhance to seek recreation services, we and parks visitors.Through and residents and engages that welcomes system park destination premier a Plantation Parks and Recreation Department’s vision is to become Vision Statement environment. the and community of sense a health, mental and physical both that promotegather,activities to in engagepeople celebrate and all recreational for opportunities and provideplaces Weto strive and recreational opportunities for current and future generations. parkland its enhance and improve protect, preserve, to working well-trained professional staff, community partners and volunteers Plantation Parks and Recreation Department is a public agency of Mission Statement Agency Mission, Vision, Core Values • Parks &Facilities • • Continued Enhancement Equity and Access City of Plantation, Florida • Recreation & Athletics • Access to Recreate • Capacity • Connectivity • Promote connectivity of recreational paths or trails • Community Health • Provide accessible parks, facilities and programs • Promote community health and wellness • Help build healthy lifestyles and encourage a reduction in obesity Supplemental Plans • Safety As a result of the previously discussed efforts, supplemental plans to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan were created. The
• Environmental Responsibility following is a list and description of those supplemental plans: Chapter 5: Vision • Promote natural resource management • Promote sustainability initiatives ADA Transition Plan The ADA Transition Plan fulfills the requirements set forth • Sustainability at each park in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This • A resilient system plan is limited to the City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department programs and services as well as properties • Community Enrichment comprised of facilities, parks, and trails. Approximately 9 • Promote cultural diversity and creativity facilities, 42 parks, and 16 exercise trails/walkways were • Promote community involvement examined. • Economic Development Recreation Programming Plan • Community Relations The Recreation Programming Plan includes all elements and • Promote open and free communication with City services of the Parks and Recreation Department’s functions, Residents and visitors including activity selection, type and scope of programs, • Market parks, facilities, programs, and events outreach initiatives, etc. The plan expands upon the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Strategic Plan, supporting the • Art in Public Places goals and initiatives outlined within those plans. They include • Promote diversity of Public Art both short-term and long-term community goals to enhance • Promote the integration ofArt into the Community
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 71 72 Chapter 5: Vision Parks and Recreation Master Plan goals of theplanare thefollowing: The entities. and private groups civic other and Plantation by theParks lead and is Plan Places Public in Art Plantation’s Art inPublic Places Plan and resource conservation. energy on position Department's the states recommended The Environmental Responsibility Plan establishes Environmental Responsibility Plan and wellness inthecommunity. onpolicies, health promote and educate that programs or expand procedures, and establish to recommendations The Parks and Recreation Community Health Plan establishes Community Health Plan high-quality that promote programs andservices. activities relations community deliveryofmarketingintegrated and the communitythrough transparent, accurate, and timely information Department’s to the Plantation Recreation and marketing Parks the of purpose The Community Relations and Marketing Plan recreation programming basedon community priorities. • • Recreation Department in collaboration with the City City of the with collaboration in Recreation Department Assess available sources of funding. and enhance theuniqueidentity of Plantation. and civic input to guide the Art in Public Places Program Produce a planning document created with broad public and communication efforts are to provide are efforts communication and utiaiiy that on environmentalpolicies sustainability • • uln a ogtr ad utial porm to promote publicartinPlantation. program sustainable and long-term a Outline Develop anear-term implementation plan. City of Plantation, Florida THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Chapter 5: Vision
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74 City of Plantation, Florida Parks and Recreation Master Plan Chapter 6: Strategic Plan
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 75 76 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan growing community over thenext ten years. the of needs the meet recreation opportunities and parks public positioned to build upon current successes to best ensure that its opportunities leveraging identified through master the planning process. Plantation and is well challenges existing addressing on focus primarily recommendations These life. of quality high residents' to contribute that services valuable of set a provides and events, and annual programs high-quality offers facilities, The City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department has great Overall Recommendations: Plan: from the and following supplemental plans associated with this Master facilities, elements incorporates Plan programs, Strategic the Additionally amenities. improved improvements, enhancements, financial organizational facilities, new of development Recreationand through improvement the of future sites, existing plan serves to enhance the level of service (LOS) provided by Parks recommendations and action items. through The recommendations action Department the of Vision and isto and Mission the implement the Parks Plan Strategic for the of focus Plan The Department. Recreation Strategic the contains section This A. Strategic Plan • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Art inPublic Places Plan Environmental Responsibility Plan Community Health Plan Community Relations and Marketing Plan Recreation Programming Plan ADA Transition Plan General Recommendations: • • • • • • • • • parks, facilities, andprograms asanongoing foundation. maintain and renovate, develop, to plan funding a Develop recreational needs.“Quality vs. Quantity” necessary providing while facilities maintained better and quality higher facilitate to recreational facilities Consolidate an into facilities and trails where reasonable. recreational and interconnected open space system of parklands, greenways, parks Integrate Implement standardized Citywide way-finding program. shade, andseating). lighting, (restrooms, features comfort improve and Provide and programs. ADAaccessible recreational specific facilities, parks, the elements in and parks, within and to accessibility covers that Adopt, parks/facilities. all systemwide ADAa maintain and Transitionimplement to Plan access universal Provide spaces within parks. Improve/enhance access to underutilized facilities and open function well. do not that amenities outdated and facilities aged existing orreplace Improve opportunities. recreation new creates park specific master planning site that enhances or for replaces aged program facilities, and a implement and Develop Maintain andimprove existing facilities.
City of Plantation, Florida Goal 1: Continue to Improve Department Organizational Department. Departmental staff meetings, at all staff levels, Efficiencies should be held quarterly to promote communication within the Improve aspects of the municipal organizational structure that Department. supports the provision and stewardship of the Plantation’s parks, recreation facilities, programs, and activities. Objective 1.3 – Enhance and improve communication with other City Departments. Objective 1.1 – Enhance and improve internal and external The Department should always implement open communication communication regarding Department activities and services. with other City departments. An evaluation of current The Parks and Recreation Department should adopt and communication standards should be addressed, and an action implement the Community Relations and Marketing Plan plan should be created to enhance communication efforts with which establishes a guideline for communicating and other City departments. Interdepartmental meetings should promoting its parks, facilities, programs, and events. The be held semi-annually with relevant departments and their mid adoption and implementation of the Community Relations and level management staff. Marketing Plan should be completed within six months of the Chapter 6: Strategic Plan 6: Strategic Chapter acceptance of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP). Objective 1.4 – Improve Department customer service. This will create greater awareness and should include all of the The Department should evaluate current customer service recommendations in the Master Plan for programs, amenities, standards and determine areas of opportunities. An action plan and facility upgrades. In addition, the Community Relations should be created to address those areas of opportunities and to and Marketing Plan should be updated every five years and implement a high-quality level of customer service throughout include marketing strategies that incorporate the efforts of City parks and facilities. This action plan should be completed partner departments and projects. This objective should be within a year of the acceptance of the PRMP. Should the supervised by the Superintendent of Administration and Special Department option for a consultant to prepare the action plan Events, starting with a team of at least one person dedicated to and implement a cohesive Department-wide training program, Community Relations and Marketing (see objective 3.1). the consultant needs to be contracted within six months of the acceptance of the PRMP. The customer service action plan Objective 1.2 – Enhance and improve communication within should include customer service surveys to be handed out at the Department. the completion of Departmental programs to participants, as The Department should always implement open communication well as general customer service survey available at each Parks within all levels of staff. An evaluation of current communication and Recreation Facility. standards should be addressed, and an action plan should be created to enhance communication efforts within the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 77 78 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan acceptance of thePRMP. the of years two within 10% byrevenue partnership increase Department the that recommended is It partnerships. 135 of average an holds Department The partnerships. of community the outreach that address Plan Marketing The and Relations responsibilities. Community the from strategies and implement shall Department roles defined with agreement partnership signed a in memorialized are partnerships future and existing all that ensure should Department the place, in as wellexistingits on build as partnerships. Where not already The the community. to Department should continue to activities explore and additional opportunities programs provide to currentlyDepartmentThenumber of a agencies partners with community. the within partnerships appropriate Increase – 1.6 Objective should achieve aretention rate of 90%or above by 2022. DirectorDepartment and Director. Assistant DepartmentThe should take place every two years, under the supervision of the evaluation The satisfaction. and retention employee increase implement a strategy to improve the metrics scoring in order to and measured continuously are that metrics establish should Department the evaluation, this on a Based evaluation. this of aspart conduct beconducted to should Study Resources) Benefits Salary Relative Human (i.e. Departments relevantCity with coordinate shall Department The employees. benefits, merit incentives, and salaries, educational opportunities current for Department evaluate should Department The Objective 1.5– Enhance andimprove employee retention. Parks and Recreation Master Plan residents with additional recreation opportunities. Continue to find new and innovative means to provide Plantation Goal 2:Increase FinancialOpportunities year of the acceptance of the Master Plan. This the FTE position is under writer a grant within Events Special and Administration of Superintendent time full a Department the within internallyhiring considers Department the recommendedthat is It grants. such track and submit, research, to writer grant adedicated hiring or contracting consider may Department federal,state,regional,levels. local and Toaccomplishthe this, the at opportunities grant applicable and pursuing upon improve continue should Administration Department/City The Objective 2.2– Pursue grant opportunities. 1.6 and2.2. Events. equivalentThisFTE position also will cover objectives Master the Special and ofAdministration of Superintendent the under acceptancePlan, the of year a within fundraiser, time full a Department the within internally hiring consider recommendedDepartmentalso the thatis it achievegoal, this To by2021. bysponsors supported programsof 10% have to orderin amount they recommendedthatthe increase is it and The Department signed currently holds an average of a 55 sponsorships in portrayed accurately sponsorship agreement with defined roles and responsibilities. are they that ensure to onexisting ones. futureexisting be and All should evaluated sponsorships andbuild opportunities sponsorship additional to explore continue should it events and activities, special and andactivities for arrangements sponsorship has currently Department The event special – Increase sponsorships. 2.1 Objective City of Plantation, Florida the same position referenced in Objective 2.1. throughout parks and facilities in order to meet revenue and level of service standards. The Department should evaluate Objective 2.3 – Develop and implement a system to manage opportunities for new concessionaire locations and identify private outdoor lessons conducted throughout all parks and those in need of improvement. This evaluation should be facilities. initially completed within six months of the acceptance of the Various third party entities, conduct their private lessons or PRMP and revised semi-annually, under the supervision of the classes within the park system. The Department currently Superintendent of Recreational Facilities and Services. does not have a sufficient system in place to regulate these private outdoor lessons. Due to this lack of regulation, the Objective 2.5 – Continue to improve and implement acost Department can be held liable for personal injury or property recovery and pricing policy. damage. The Department should develop and implement a The Department currently implements a cost recovery and process where any private outdoor lesson held in a City park pricing policy. It is important that the Department continues to or facility should be registered and charged a fee. The changes enhance cost recovery to reflect equitable user fees for Parks to the registration process should be implemented within and Recreation activities based on a value received by the Chapter 6: Strategic Plan 6: Strategic Chapter three months. By implementing regulations for private outdoor participant. The Department should create and implement a lessons held on City parks and facilities the Department will methodology strategy plan for cost recovery and pricing policy. benefit by reducing safety / liability concerns and improving The Strategy Plan should include an analysis of comparable revenues. This objective falls under the supervision of the municipalities. This analysis shall investigate various metrics Superintendent of Recreation Facilities and Services, as well as including, but not limited to: fee schedules, percentage of the Superintendent of Parks. The Superintendent of Recreation operating costs coverage, participation rates, and a comparison Facilities and Services will be responsible for the registration of resident and non-resident fees. The strategy plan should process. The Superintendent of Parks will be responsible for be updated every five years, along with the PRMP, under the enforcement. Additional staff may be necessary in order to supervision of the Superintendent of Recreational Facilities enforce the registration at local parks. and Services.
Objective 2.6 – Implement a cost recovery policy that Objective 2.4 – Continue to improve and create new establishes a dedicated revenue source for the Department. concessionaire opportunities throughout all parks and The Department should evaluate the revenues created by facilities. Department parks, facilities, and programs fees, as well as The Department currently offers concessionaire options in identify opportunities for those revenues to remain inthe some parks and facilities. It is important that the Department Department to fund required facilities and programs. These continues to improve and create new concessionaire locations revenues could be utilized to address Department capital
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 79 80 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan revenues produced retained for need and evaluation their outlining Leadership the of acceptance Citytoproposal PRMP, formal present a ofshall Department the months (6) six Within annually. held be should opportunities revenue potential of evaluation An renovations, new development and maintenance requirements. Parks and Recreation Master Plan and future community needs. meetexisting to offerings program recreation enhance and public opportunities existing Plantation’s of awareness Increase Goal 3:Continue to Improve ProgramsService and Delivery of expanding program opportunities should be done annually done needs be should opportunities program expanding of special evaluation An demand. and high in currently are which programs cultural, fitness/wellness, expanding developnewshould programsDepartmentrecognize The that and seniors. teens, families, for programs additional provide (PRMP). Plan Master Recreation and Parks the of acceptance the of months six within completed Plan. implementation of the Programming Recreation Programming maintain Plan should be and Recreation implement, the adopt, should Department The activities basedondemandand trends. Objective 3.2 – Explore opportunities to increase recreational item. line budget a as this of cost the have should Department The 1.1. Objective in referenced as hire same the is Coordinator Publicity should full-time Coordinator a to implement TheDepartment and maintain the Department plan. This Publicity the within internally Plan. hire Marketing and the Community Relations follow should methods conventional other and outlets media social through events and programs about residents City with communicate to strategies advertisement of Implementation 1.1). Objective in (adopted Plan Marketing The Department should maintain the Community Relations and parksand recreation ofexisting opportunities provided by theCity of Plantation. awareness – Increase 3.1 Objective City of Plantation, Florida The Department should Department The The adoption and adoption The and based on demand, trends, NRPA standards and SCORP Art in Public Places Plan developed as a system to implement standards. The responsibility of such evaluation should fall Public Art throughout all parks and facilities in the following under the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities & Services. six months after the acceptance of the PRMP.The Department In order to ensure the Department's programs and facilities should develop a portion of their website dedicated to updates reflect the diversity of the community, the Department should on Public Art projects. The Department should evaluate program formally engage the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and options in the Art in Public Places Plan and determine which community stakeholders (i.e. P.A.L.) in program development option best fits the Department to begin Public Art program on a semi-annual basis. implementation. If the Department choses option 1 - 3;the Department should hire internally within the Department or Objective 3.3 – Explore opportunities to increase the number within City staff personnel a Public Art Coordinator. of neighborhood events based on demand and trends. The Department should continually look for opportunities Objective 3.6 – Explore increasing aquatic opportunities. to expand neighborhood and community special events. The Department should evaluate current aquatic amenities Conduct quarterly meetings. The responsibility of such (the Aquatic Center, splash pads, and programs) and establish Chapter 6: Strategic Plan 6: Strategic Chapter ongoing evaluation should fall under the Superintendent of opportunities to expand and create new aquatic amenities. Administration & Special Events. The Department should hire This evaluation should analyze participation, existing revenue, internally within the Department a full-time staff personnel to potential for revenue, and operating costs. The aquatic support the evaluation and expansion of neighborhood events. opportunities evaluation plan should be executed in the following six (6) months after the acceptance of the PRMP Objective 3.4 – Explore opportunities to increase the number and should follow the Recreation Programming Plan. The of cultural events based on demand and trends. Department should continue to explore opportunities to add The Department should continually look for opportunities to additional aquatic amenities and programs by formally engaging expand cultural events. Conduct semi-annual meetings. The with the community on aquatic issues on an annual basis. responsibility of such ongoing evaluation should fall under the Superintendent of Administration & Special Events. The Objective 3.7 – Continue offering more programs at convenient Department should hire internally within the Department one times for residents. FTE staff personnel (to be the same hire as Objective 3.3) to As popularity in program offerings and activities increases, support the evaluation and expansion of cultural events. continue to look for opportunities to expand programs around working hours and residents’ commuting schedules on a semi- Objective 3.5 – Explore opportunities to increase Public Art. annual basis. Implement post program customer service survey The Department should adopt, implement, and maintain the (see objective 1.4) and conduct a resident public satisfaction survey semi-annually. Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 81 82 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Plan every five (5) years. Master the to update and preparereview formallyand should Department The trends. recreational current to responding Cityis the proactively and needs that recreational Community’s the meeting toensure years (5) five every Plan Master Recreation and Parks the update and review should City The Plan Objective 3.9 Review and update Parks and Recreation Master financial performance of the concessionaire. address metrics that evaluate the operation, maintenance, and contract the concessionaire for review Plantation should Preserve City Golf the Course . years, five Every This review should for Plantation Preserve Golf Course &Club Objective 3.8 – Periodically review concessionaire Parks and Recreation Master Plan agreement levels of satisfaction. elevate and parks, of usage the increase better user experiences, Improve existing park amenities and recreation facilities to create Goal 4:Improve Facilities and Amenities EnvironmentalResponsibility completedbe should Plan within the adoption and Plan The Health Community the environment. of implementation and and community healthy strategies a and for goals establishes which Plan Responsibility and maintain the Community Health Plan and the Environmental The Parks and Recreation Department should adopt, implement Objective 4.2–Expandgreenways andtrails connectivity. six (6)months after theacceptance of thePRMP. following the in executed be should evaluation formal initial constant maintenance reviews. (See Appendix) and to ensure ADA standards. checklist and criteria formal utilize shall The evaluation conditions. current through of evaluation amenities annual and an facilities existing of upgrading and improvement continued the prioritize should Department The amenities. and facilities existing improve and Maintain – 4.1 Objective ln a ivnoy n aayi sol b dn i sx (6) six in done be should analysis and inventory an Plan, ResponsibilityEnvironmental the and Plan Health Community the in established strategies and goals the support to order In trails. the along locations appropriate in stations fun family and stations fitness adding consider should Department the and renovated, greenways are designed trails existing and and develop to greenways to better connect continue neighborhoods and parks. As new should Department The (PRMP). Plan six months of the acceptance of the Parks and Recreation Master City of Plantation, Florida
The months to prioritize the potential of existing areas to become Objective 4.5 – Provide improved signage to make it easier for greenways and trails. The inventory and analysis should include users to find and use parks, facilities, and trails. an inventory of land ownership, proximity to parks, and right- A consistent city wide Park way-finding program should be of-way issues. An evaluation of current greenways and trails established and budgeted for implementation. The Parks and and future opportunities should be conducted annually. Recreation Department should improve way-finding signage to City parks, facilities, and trails. Way-finding within parks Objective 4.3 – Meet current and future population demands should also be improved throughout the City. Additionally, the through redesign of current facilities. Department should enhance and update existing park signs Based on recommendations from the Parks and Recreation (create signage that is versatile and adaptive to different events Master Plan, the Recreation Programming Plan, and increased and activities). The responsibility of such evaluation should fall demand, the Department should explore opportunities for under the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities & Services appropriate future facility expansion and redesign that includes and the Superintendent of Parks. This evaluation should be multipurpose uses and re-purposed spaces. An evaluation of completed within six (6) months of the acceptance of the current facilities and future population demands should be PRMP. After completion of the evaluation, a formal phasing and Chapter 6: Strategic Plan 6: Strategic Chapter conducted; following the PRMP, the ADA Transition Plan, the hierarchy strategy, based on the cost breakdown in Appendix F Recreation Programming Plan, and based on population and Objective 4.5, should be created within the next year to meet needs based assessments. the community's needs. Improved way-finding signage will contribute to greater connectivity of parks and facilities. Objective 4.4 – Develop new amenities at existing parks based on level of service analysis. Objective 4.6 – Continue to improve ADA accessibility at all Demand for usage of Plantation parks and athletic facilities facilities continues to grow, and the Department should look for The Parks and Recreation Department should adopt, opportunities to add new amenities to enhance the experience implement and maintain the ADA Transition Plan which for users on an annual basis. Some enhancements identified establishes priorities, goals, and standards. The adoption through the PRMP public process were new or improved and implementation of the ADA Transition Plan should be restrooms at parks, new shade structures, and the addition of completed within six months of the acceptance of the Parks lights at parks and athletic fields. A formal phasing strategy, and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP). The Department should based on the cost breakdown in Appendix F Objective 4.4, address identified park, facilities, and trails ADA modifications should be implemented within three months of the acceptance findings from the self-assessment survey in order to provide of the PRMP. required access to all facilities. The ADA Transition Plan should be re-evaluated at least every five years internally
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 83 84 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan consolidating recreational facilities should be conducted in the the improve quality of would the City’s recreational ofthe park system. The evaluation another plan for within consolidation park City if underutilized determine all and evaluate facilities to and system parks a The create size. and should programs Department limited with parks neighborhood typically are parks These staff. and resources maintenance minute five required on strain a place howeverthey the goal; walkability park achieve to resources the City. provide in parks These parks underutilized some be to appears There the consolidation of recreational facilities. evaluate to system a implement and Develop – 4.8 Objective improve the also could This Department financially andfulfilla resident demandneed. operations. and facilities of standard higher a and tournaments organized for opportunity the VeltriTennis providethe will this PickleballFacility host to expanding By courts. Pickleball using for process registration courts. Currently, the Department does not have an established facility to accommodate the current high demand for Pickleball TennisVeltri the expanding evaluate should Department The accommodate Pickleball courts. to facility Tennis Veltri expanding – Evaluate 4.7 Objective or engineeringbackground. Building Construction (2017 FACBC) and have an architectural Developed Outdoor Areas (ABA), forthe 2017 Florida StandardsAccessibility Code Actfor Barriers Architectural the SAD), (2010 Design Accessible for Standards 2010 the (ADAAG), Guidelines Accessibility Act Disabilities the with Americans with 1991 familiar is which consultant independent an by or Parks and Recreation Master Plan evaluation should fall under the Superintendent of of Superintendent Recreation the under fall should evaluation Plan goals, objectives, and strategies. The responsibility of such Program Recreation the ondemand follow and based annually done be should amenities destination of evaluation An etc.). stations, gym outdoor parks, dog pads, splash (i.e. parks should theDepartment at existing amenities destination add to opportunities explore identified, are parks at amenities different and newfor demand and grows,interest resident As Objective 4.10– Add destination parkamenities user fees. for opportunities and operation contracted vs. City-run Park’s ofthe evaluation include should Plan Each usage. better for programs and facilities performing under identify and needs, community denied to respond Objectives, and Goals PRMP’s master plansto address neededimprovements to achieve the in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, develop individual park Based on the Inventory and Level of Service recommendations Objective 4.9– Develop Individual Park Master Plans. recreational amenities. or better equal providing still while costs operational reduce can approach consolidation A quality. lesser of more have to vs. of“quality quantity” meaning it is betterthe theory to have less on of higher quality than based is Consolidation needs. recreational necessary providing while facilities maintained better and quality higher facilitate to is facilities recreational of ofconsolidation goal The process. consolidation facilities recreational the in public the engage shall City The update. Master Plan and re-evaluated along with the PRMP five (5) year Recreation & Parks the of acceptance the after yearfollowing City of Plantation, Florida Facilities & Services and the Superintendent of Parks. B. Implementation and Action Plans
The following Objectives and Actions for the recommendations Objective 4.11 – Develop and implement a method to evaluate were determined from information gathered during the potential acquisition and expansion of recreation amenities. master planning process. The information gathered consists Although the acreage of parkland within the city meets all of recreation trends, inventory, level of service analysis, and required standards, the Department should establish a method community and stakeholder involvement. to evaluate opportunities for potential expansion of recreation amenities. Acquisition of parcels with unique natural resources The planning horizon for this Master Plan is ten (10) years. In or historical significance may be ways to diversify the order to allow the City to evaluate and budget for the proposed recreational opportunities. The Department should continually recommendations and improvements, each has been prioritized evaluate properties adjacent to existing parks and facilities for as a short, medium, or long term implementation. The time- potential acquisition to expand recreational opportunities. An frame to complete each of these recommendations is: evaluation of potential acquisition and expansion of recreational • Short-term (up to 3 years) amenities should be conducted in the following year after the • Mid-term (4-6 years) Plan 6: Strategic Chapter acceptance of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and re- • Long-term (7-10 years) evaluated along with the PRMP five (5) year update.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 85 86 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Goal 1:Continue to Improve Department Organizational Efficiencies and volunteers. (Consultant@$10,000annually) 1.4.c standards anddetermineareas ofopportunities 1.4.b standards anddetermineareas ofopportunities 1.4.a Actions Objective 1.4: 1.3.b departments 1.3.a Actions other CityDepartments. Objective 1.3: of staff 1.2.b levels ofemployees andpersonnel. 1.2.a Actions the Department. Objective 1.2: 1.1e from theCommunity RelationsandMarketing Plan. advocacy inthecommunity following thegoals andobjectives 1.1.d story.tells theDepartments 1.1.c 1.1.b 1.1.a Actions communication regarding activitiesandservices. Department Objective 1.1: Enhanceandimprove internalandexternal $10,000 each) 1.4.d retention strategy merit incentives, andeducationalbenefitstoupdate employee 1.5.c retention andsatisfaction. 1.5.b incentives, andeducationalbenefits. 1.5.a Actions Objective 1.5: OBJECTIVES Parks and Recreation Master Plan Internal FTEdedicatedtomarketing (seeobjective 3.1) Implement customer service surveys (Annual survey @ Implementcustomerservice Establish standardized trainingtoallemployees, personnel, Implement asystemthatbetterrepresents thecityand Every twoEvery years, evaluate employee’s salaries, benefits, Develop toe astrategy Implement opencommunication at alltimeswithin Implement opencommunication at alltimeswithin Implement Community Relations&Marketing Plan. Evaluate employee’s current salaries, benefits, merit Continual evaluation ofcurrent customerservice staffmeetingssemi-annuallyHold interdepartmental staffmeetingswithalllevels departmental Set quarterly Explore increased resident engagementtocreate Update theMarketing Planevery 5years. Create toincrease andimplementastrategy employee Table 3.1: Action Plan Improve customerservice. Department Enhanceandimprove communication with Enhanceandimprove communication within Enhanceandimprove employee retention. valuate current customerservice HR EM (1-3YRS) SHORT TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouse Staff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time See Objective 3.1.a $30,000 $30,000 Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouse Staff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time MID-TERM (4-6YRS) See Objective 3.1.a $30,000 $30,000 OGTR (7-10YRS) LONG TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouse Staff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time See Objective 3.1.a $40,000 $40,000 City of Plantation, Florida TEN YEAR TOTALTEN YEAR $100,000 $100,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Objective 1.6: Increase appropriate partnerships within the community. OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Actions 1.6.a Explore additional partnership opportunities as well as Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A build on existing partnerships. 1.6.b Ensure all existing and future partnerships are Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A memorialized in a signed partnership agreement 1.6.c Implement strategies from the Community Relations & Marketing Plan that address the outreach of community Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A partnerships 1.6.d Internal FTE hire shared with Objectives 2.1 - 2.2 See Objective 2.1.a See Objective 2.1.a See Objective 2.1.a N/A
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 87 88 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Table 3.1: Action Plan Goal 2:Increase FinancialOpportunities $55,000 annually existing sponsorshipswithaninternalFTEFundraiserhire @ 2.1.a Actions sponsorships. Objective 2.1: state, andlocal grants(SameFTEasobjective 1.6.cand2.1.a) dedicated grantwritertoresearch, submit, andtrackfederal, 2.2.c 2.2.b 2.2.a Actions Objective 2.2: memorialized inasignedsponsorshipagreement 2.1.b $40,000 /year) 2.3.c private outdoorlessons. 2.3.b 2.3.a Actions private lessonsconductedthroughout allparksandfacilities. Objective 2.3: improvement 2.4.b improvement. (Updateevery five years) new concessionaire locationsandidentifiesthoseinneedof 2.4.a Actions concessionaire throughout opportunities allparksandfacilities. Objective 2.4: 2.4.c OBJECTIVES Parks and Recreation Master Plan Continue using existing grant writing services andhireContinue a usingexistinggrantwritingservices Additional stafffor enforcement (1FTERanger@ Create new concessionstandinareas where needed Explore andbuildon additional sponsorshipopportunities Develop agrantapplication process Develop asystemtomanageprivateoutdoorlessons Develop for astrategicplantoevaluate opportunities Continue topursuegrantopportunities Ensure allexistingandfuture sponsorshipsare Implement policyby managingandcollectingfees from Enhance existingconcessionstandsinneedof Increase specialevent andactivities Pursuegrantopportunities. Develop andimplementasystemtomanage Continue toimprove andcreate new HR EM (1-3YRS) SHORT TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time See Objective 2.1.a See Objective 4.4d See Objective 4.1.f $165,000 $120,000 Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time MID-TERM (4-6YRS) See Objective 2.1.a See Objective 4.4d See Objective 4.1.f $165,000 $120,000 OGTR (7-10YRS) LONG TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time See Objective 2.1.a See Objective 4.4d See Objective 4.1.f $220,000 $160,000 City of Plantation, Florida TEN YEAR TOTALTEN YEAR $550,000 $400,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Objective 2.5: Continue to improve and implement a cost recovery and pricing policy. Actions 2.5.a Develop a standardized method for pricing programs and Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A services that reflects value received by the participant.
2.5.b Periodically evaluate fees for parks, facilities, and programs Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A
Objective 2.6: Implement a cost recovery policy that establishes a dedicated revenue source for the Department. Actions 2.6.a Develop a method where a portion of the Departments revenue is designated to an area of opportunity within the Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A Department. 2.6.b Annually evaluate potential opportunities to allocate a Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A portion of the Department’s revenue
Table 3.1: Action Plan Chapter 6: Strategic Plan 6: Strategic Chapter
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 89 90 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Goal 3:Continue to Improve ProgramsService and Delivery Table 3.1: Action Plan FTE asObjective 1.1.e@$50,000/year) all residents ofPlantationandneighboringcommunities. (Same implement amarketing totarget andadvertisement strategy 3.1.a Actions recreation provided opportunities by theCityofPlantation. Objective 3.1: 3.1.b next-door, etc. 3.1.c year) programming opportunities. (uniqueequipment@$125,000/ 3.2.c seniors inalllocations(annually) 3.2.b 3.2.a Actions activities basedondemandandtrends. Objective 3.2: organizations events through withexisting community partnerships 3.4.a Actions of culturalevents basedondemandandtrends. Objective 3.4: representatives, HOAs, etc 3.3.b and 3.4.b) (Publicity Coordinator, sameasFTEinObjectives 1.1.e3.1.a withexistingcommunity organizations.partnerships neighborhood andcommunity specialevents through 3.3.a Actions of neighborhoodevents basedondemand andtrends. Objective 3.3: reflects todiversity ofthecommunity in program development delivery toensure anddelivery service 3.2.d OBJECTIVES Printing, advertisement, etc@$10,000/year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Adapt tonew communication methodsi.e. socialmedia, Expand wellness/fitness, cultural, andspecialneeds Hire internally afull-timePublicityCoordinator, to Implement Recreation Programming Plan. Continue toexpandcultural tolookfor opportunities Continue toexpand tolookfor opportunities Update the marketing annually and advertisement strategy Expand program for teens, opportunities families, and Hold quarterly meetingswithneighborhood Hold quarterly Continue toengagethe board andcommunity Advisory Increase awareness ofexistingparksand Explore toincrease opportunities recreational Explore toincrease opportunities thenumber Explore toincrease opportunities thenumber HR EM (1-3YRS) SHORT TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time $150,000 $375,000 see 3.1.a $30,000 Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time MID-TERM (4-6YRS) $150,000 $375,000 see 3.1.a $30,000 OGTR (7-10YRS) LONG TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time $200,000 $500,000 see 3.1.a $40,000 City of Plantation, Florida TEN YEAR TOTALTEN YEAR $1,250,000 $500,000 $100,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Portable Stage, lighting, sound equipment, etc: $50,000 $0 $0 $50,000 Maintenance, upkeep, new equipment @ $10,000 per year: $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $90,000 TOTAL: $70,000 $30,000 $40,000 $140,000 3.4.b Same internal FTE Publicity Coordinator as Objectives see 3.1.a see 3.1.a see 3.1.a N/A 1.1.e 3.1.a and 3.3.a Objective 3.5: Explore opportunities to increase Public Art. Actions 3.5.a Implement Art in Public Places Plan Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A 3.5.b Implement a Program Option from the Art in Public Places Plan Option 1: 1 FTE ($40,000 / year), signature art project ($40,000 / term), marketing materials and a maintenance $220,000 $220,000 $280,000 $720,000 plan ($20,000 / year) Option 2: 1 PTE ($20,000 / year), signature art project ($40,000 / term), marketing materials and a maintenance $160,000 $160,000 $200,000 $520,000 plan ($20,000 / year) Option 3: 1 PTE ($20,000 / year), and marketing materials $90,000 $90,000 $120,000 $300,000 ($10,000 / year) Plan 6: Strategic Chapter Option 4: Use Public Art Committee members to implement Ongoing Public Art Ongoing Public Art Ongoing Public Art N/A Plan goals Committee Time Committee Time Committee Time 3.5.c Implement goals and strategies from the Art in Public Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A Places Plan to increase Public Art 3.5.d Create a website / link on the Parks and Recreation site Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A for calls for artistic submissions 3.5.e Continue to evaluate opportunities to implement new Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A Public Art 3.5.f Invite artist to donate or have a temporary exhibit of their Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A Public Art 3.5.g Conduct additional art and cultural events (Art Fair, Art $240,000 $240,000 $320,000 $800,000 auctions, Art Exhibits, etc.)(4 events @ $20,000 / year) 3.5.h Prioritize and Inventory Public Art site opportunities Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A recommendation from the Art in Public Places Plan. Objective 3.6: Explore increasing aquatic opportunities. Actions 3.6.a Develop a plan to evaluate existing aquatic amenities and Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A find new opportunities based on demand and trends. 3.6.b Renovate existing aquatic amenities and construct new facilities One (1) new splash pad per term $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 Upgrade one (1) new splash pad per term $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 Aquatic Center Pool Upgrade $0 $200,000 $200,000 $400,000 TOTAL: $250,000 $450,000 $450,000 $1,150,000 Table 3.1: Action Plan Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 91 92 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Table 3.1: Action Plan determine community demand. 3.6.c OBJECTIVES recreation trends (Consultant@$100,000) every five (5) years toproactively meetcommunity needsand 3.9.a Master Plan Objective 3.9: Golf Courseevery 5years 3.8.a Actions Plantation Preserve GolfCourse Objective 3.8: around working hoursandcommuting residents. 3.7.a Actions Maintenance /upkeep Kayak launchfacility Parks and Recreation Master Plan Review concessionaire contractfor PlantationPreserve Contract kayak/canoe vendor for asetperiodto Review andupdatetheParksRecreation MasterPlan Continue toexpandprograms tolookfor opportunities Review andupdateParksRecreation Review Periodically concessionaire contractfor TOTAL: HR EM (1-3YRS) SHORT TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time $200,000 $200,000 $0 $0 Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time MID-TERM (4-6YRS) $100,000 $50,000 $50,000 $0 OGTR (7-10YRS) LONG TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time $50,000 $50,000 $0 $0 City of Plantation, Florida TEN YEAR TOTALTEN YEAR $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 N/A N/A Goal 4: Improve Facilities and Amenities OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Objective 4.1: Maintain and improve existing facilities and amenities. Actions 4.1.a Develop a process to evaluate current facilities Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A 4.1 b Continual evaluation of current facilities Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A * 4.1.c Continue to implement existing bond projects, and preventative maintenance to address underperforming amenities. (*2017 Bond not included in total cost) Pine Island Park renovations $6,000,000 $0 $0 $6,000,000 Central Park building renovations $5,000,000 $0 $0 $5,000,000 Sunset Park / Central Park lighting $3,700,000 $0 $0 $3,700,000 Pop Travers Ball Field renovations $1,200,000 $0 $0 $1,200,000 MURT Trail construction $650,000 $0 $0 $650,000 North Acres Park $500,000 $0 $0 $500,000
TOTAL: *17,050,000 $0 $0 $17,050,000 Plan 6: Strategic Chapter 4.1.d Continue to evaluate, upgrade, and replace community centers New Community Center SE Quadrant (10,000 sq-ft @ $400 / SF + $2,000,000 for site $0 $0 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 improvements) New Community Center West (10,000 sq-ft @ $400 / SF + $2,000,000 for site $0 $0 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 improvements) TOTAL: $0 $0 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 4.1.e Enhance security features by adding additional adequate lighting, cameras, etc. on areas of opportunities. Premiere Park @ $100,000 ea. $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000 Regional Park @ $50,000 each $150,000 $150,000 $100,000 $400,000 Community Park @ $50,000 ea $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $750,000 Neighborhood Park @ $25,000 each $75,000 $75,000 $50,000 $200,000 TOTAL: $575,000 $475,000 $400,000 $1,450,000 4.1.f Enhance existing concession stands in need of improvement Renovate two (2) existing 2,000 sq-ft concession stands per $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $900,000 term @ $150/sq-ft (2019) Replace one (1) existing concession stand per term @ $300/ $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,800,000 sq-ft (2019) TOTAL: $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $2,700,000
Table 3.1: Action Plan Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 93 94 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Table 3.1: Action Plan 4.1.h 4.1.g and Roy SalmonStadium 4.1.i neighborhoods andparks. (1/4mileperyear @$300,000) 4.2.b Responsibility Plan. 4.2.a Actions Objective 4.2: appropriate locationsontrailsinparks. 4.2.c and re-purposed spaces. 4.3.c population demands. 4.3 b Programming PlanObjectives. and future population demandsbasedontheRecreation 4.3.a Actions through redesign ofexistingfacilities. Objective 4.3: OBJECTIVES $170,000 /field 4 MultiPurposefieldsat P.A.L FieldandRoy Salmon@ 4 Baseballfieldsat Pop Travers Park@$230,000/field Regional Parks@$75,000perpark(7stationspark) Premiere Parks@$150,000perpark(15stationspark) Community Parks @$50,000perpark(5stationspark) $200/SF) Plantation Community Center Renovation (11,000SF @ @ $200/SF) Volunteer ParkCommunity CenterRenovation (11,200SF $250 /SF) Jim Ward Community CenterRenovation (16,000SF@ SF) Deicke Community CenterRenovation (8,000SF@$300/ Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update fieldlighting@ Pop Travers Parkand P.A.L. Field Consider adding fitnessstationsandfamily funstationsin Future facilityexpansionandredesign ofmultipurpose use Implement Community HealthPlanandEnvironmental Implement aprocess toevaluate current facilities Renovate existingrestrooms (1,000SF@$150/SF) Renovate existingplaygrounds ($200,000each) Annually develop greenways andexpandtoconnect Continual evaluation ofcurrent facilitiesandfuture Expandgreenways andtrailsconnectivity. Meetcurrent andfuture populationdemands TOTAL: TOTAL: TOTAL: HR EM (1-3YRS) SHORT TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time $1,800,000 $1,050,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $170,000 $230,000 $400,000 $900,000 $225,000 $150,000 $250,000 $625,000 $0 $0 $0 Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time MID-TERM (4-6YRS) $1,800,000 $1,050,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $170,000 $230,000 $400,000 $900,000 $225,000 $250,000 $475,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 OGTR (7-10YRS) LONG TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time $2,400,000 $1,200,000 $2,200,000 $4,440,000 $2,240,000 $340,000 $460,000 $800,000 $150,000 $250,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 City of Plantation, Florida TEN YEAR TOTALTEN YEAR $10,840,000 $2,100,000 $6,000,000 $1,600,000 $3,000,000 $2,200,000 $2,240,000 $4,000,000 $2,400,000 $1,500,000 $680,000 $920,000 $150,000 $600,000 $750,000 N/A N/A N/A OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Objective 4.4: Develop new amenities at existing parks based on level of service analysis. Actions 4.4.a Add Additional restrooms at parks and facilities (1,000 SF @ $250/SF) Regional Parks: 2 restrooms per park (1,000SF @ $250/SF) $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 Community Parks: 1 restroom per park $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $2,250,000 (1,000SF @ $250/SF) TOTAL: $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,750,000 $4,250,000 4.4 b Add additional shade structures in parks. Regional Parks (25,750 SF @ $40/SF) $1,030,000 Community Parks (34,650 SF @ $40/SF) $372,000 $1,014,000 Neighborhood (9,800 SF @ $40/SF) $392,000 TOTAL: $1,402,000 $1,406,000 4.4.c Add Additional LED lights (5 Parks per Term @ $100,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $1,500,000 each)
4.4.d Create new concession stand in areas where needed Plan 6: Strategic Chapter Build two (2) new 2,000 SF concession stands per term @ $0 $600,000 $600,000 $1,200,000 $300/SF (2019) Objective 4.5: Provide improved signage to make it easier for users to find and use parks, facilities, and trails. Actions 4.5.a Evaluate way-finding signage to facilities on roadways, Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A trails, and within parks. 4.5.b Enhance and update existing park entry signs to incorporate the city-wide branding initiative. Premiere + Regional Park Entry Sign (Large) @ $20,000 $0 $160,000 $180,000 $340,000 each Community Park Entry Sign (Medium) @ $10,000 each $0 $60,000 $90,000 $150,000 Neighborhood Entry Sign (Small) @ $5,000 ea. $0 $25,000 $55,000 $80,000 Entry Sign (with electronic ticker) @ $50,000 each $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 TOTAL: $200,000 $245,000 $325,000 $770,000 4.5.c Improve connectivity by use of interior park way-finding signs. Premier + Regional Parks: 20 signs per Park @ $2000 per $240,000 $160,000 $0 $400,000 sign Community Parks: 10 signs per Park @ $2000 per sign $120,000 $40,000 $0 $160,000 Neighborhood Parks: 5 signs per Park @ $2000 per sign $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $150,000 TOTAL: $410,000 $250,000 $50,000 $710,000
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 95 96 Chapter 6: Strategic Plan Table 3.1: Action Plan components andre-purpose spacesfor betterusage. develop individualparkmasterplanstoaddress low scoring 4.9.a Actions Objective 4.9: Mini Park#3(North) 4.8.c consolidation would improve there quality. 4.8.b determine ifconsolidationwould improve there quality. 4.8.a Actions consolidate recreational facilities. Objective 4.8: 4.7.a Actions accommodate Pickleballcourts. Objective 4.7: an inclusive andaccessible ADA specializedpark. 4.6.e facilities (Objectives 4.1and4.4) 4.6.d Transition Plan. recreational facilities, parks, andtrailsbasedonthe ADA 4.6.c every five years. 4.6.b 4.6.a Actions facilities Objective 4.6: 4.5.d OBJECTIVES Regional Parks@$15,000 Premiere Parks(CentralPark &Jim Ward) @$15,000 Legal Consultant/Staff Time Community Parks@$10,000 Twelve @$50,000each (12)new courts Neighborhood Parks@$1,000 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Address non-compliantelementswithinCity-owned Evaluate tobenefitsofsellingMiniPark#1(South)and Based ontheInventory andLOSrecommendations, Create systemtoevaluate parksandfacilities Expand Veltri Tennis facilitytoadd pickleballcourts. Implement ADAImplement TransitionPlan New centrally locatedBarrier Free playground becoming Continue toevaluate parksandfacilitiestodetermineif Ongoing ADA improvements withrenovations andnew Contract aconsultanttoupdatethe ADA Transition Plan City roadway parksignage($1,000/sign, 20signs/term) Develop IndividualParkMasterPlans. Develop andimplementasystemto Evaluateexpanding Veltri Tennis facilityto Continue toimprove ADA accessibilityatall TOTAL: HR EM (1-3YRS) SHORT TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time See Objectives 4.1and4.4 $1,313,600 $30,000 $15,000 $20,000 $20,000 $40,000 $90,000 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time MID-TERM (4-6YRS) See Objectives 4.1and4.4 $500,000 -$1,000,000 $600,000 $30,000 $15,000 $20,000 $40,000 $90,000 $5,000 $0 $0 OGTR (7-10YRS) LONG TERM Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time Ongoing InHouseStaff Time See Objectives 4.1and4.4 $111,000 $45,000 $50,000 $20,000 $60,000 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 City of Plantation, Florida TEN YEAR TOTALTEN YEAR $1,313,600 $600,000 $105,000 $140,000 $291,000 $30,000 $20,000 $50,000 $60,000 $16,000 N/A N/A N/A N/A OBJECTIVES SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Objective 4.10: Add destination park amenities Actions 4.10.a Evaluate opportunities for destination amenities based Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A on demand 4.10.b Continue to engage the Advisory board and community Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A in amenities development. Objective 4.11: Develop and implement a method to evaluate potential acquisition and expansion of recreation amenities. Actions 4.11.a Develop a process to evaluate potential acquisition and Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A expansion of recreation amenities. 4.11 b Implement acquisition and recreation amenities expansion opportunities New land for South Eastern Community Center at $500,000 $0 $0 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 per acre New land for Western Community Center at $500,000 per $0 $0 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 acre Chapter 6: Strategic Plan 6: Strategic Chapter TOTAL: $0 $0 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 4.11 c Continual evaluation of potential acquisition and Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time Ongoing In House Staff Time N/A expansion of recreation amenities.
SHORT TERM (1-3YRS) MID-TERM (4-6YRS) LONG TERM (7-10YRS) TEN YEAR TOTAL Total: $14,890,600 - $15,110,600 $16,756,000 - $17,476,000 $33,006,000 - $33,286,000 $64,0652,600 - $65,872,600 *Total: $17,212,293 - $17,466,594 $20,336,967 - $21,210,840 $42,944,733 - $43,309,047 $80,493,993 - $81,986,481
*Total cost is escalated at 5% annual inflation rate based on 2019 cost. 10% contingency is added to short term and mid-term and a 15% contingency is added to long term.
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98 City of Plantation, Florida Parks and Recreation Master Plan APPENDICES: Supplemental Plans & Additional Documentation
Supplemental Plans: • Appendix A. ADA Transition Plan • Appendix B. Recreation Programming Plan • Appendix C. Community Relations and Marketing Plan • Appendix D. Community Health Plan • Appendix E. Environmental Responsibility Plan • Appendix F. Art in Public Places Plan
Additional Documentation: • Appendix G. Population Studies Methodology by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) • Appendix H. Example Maintenance Checklist • Appendix I. Images of Parks • Appendix J. Online Public Survey • Appendix K. Workshop #1 Results • Appendix L. Workshop #2 Results • Appendix M. Action Plan Cost Estimate Breakdown
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 99 100 Appendix The information presented in this plan is based on thefield based is plan in this presented information The the ABA andthe2017FACBC are Florida-specific requirements. while requirements federal are SAD 2010 the and ADAAG The The technical standards usedby thisdocument are: ADA. forovercoming and challengestowards working compliance with policies and strategies develop help also will plan The facilities. to City-owned apply they when barriers physical and practices Parks and Recreation Department in defining existing accessibility shall plan The disabilities. with people against modify its policies, practices, or procedures to avoid discrimination reasonably must entity public a that requiresADA the of II Title walkways were examined. trails/ (16) exercise and sixteen parks, (42) Nine(9) forty-two facilities, and trails. aswell parks, facilities, of services comprised amenities and as programs Department Recreation and Act the Parks Disabilities Plantation City of the to specific is plan ThisII. (ADA)Title meets with Americans Plan the Transition in ADA outlined requirements this of establishment The Appendix A. ADA Transition Plan Parks and Recreation Master Plan Te 07 lrd Acsiiiy oe o Building for Code Accessibility Construction (2017 Florida FACBC) 2017 The • Developed Areas (ABA) Outdoor for Standards Act Barriers Architectural The • • The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (2010SAD) Guidelines (ADAAG) Accessibility Act Disabilities with Americans 1991 The • sit Plantation assist progress, androutine maintenance continues. to improvements continue planned as vary can Conditions valid. timeis the examination of as data All Network. National ADA by the provided Checklist Recreational and Existing forFacilities Data was team. collected via person traditional paper a three and pen method using by ADA gathered checklist was information The 2019. November through 2019 July from conducted work it does not mandate that organizations make substantive changes offacilitya availablebe comprehensivemost the in waypossible, the ADA mandates that the While services, operations, procedures, ADA. and programs the with compliance toward timeframe aspecific in progressing are entities government how outlines that plan a is Transition Plan ADA an essence, In barriers. such eliminating for timelines and analyzes, cost solutions, suggested offeringby self-assessment in found obstacles overcomecertain to Transition Plan a develop then must Agencies ADA. the with self- a perform to obliged assessment of their are facilities, programs and governments services, in compliance local and State required by Title II. is barriers remove to strategies implements that Transition Plan disability. a on A based person a of discrimination preventthe to is ADAthe of establishment the of purpose main The 2012. 15, Title II 1992 becoming established. Title 26, II Januarywas further on revised on March and enacted was ADA the 1990 26, July On telecommunications. and accommodations, public services, opportunity in the areas of equal enforcesemployment, and state establishes ADA impacts and The Americans. that local of scopegovernment millions wide a with law Rights Civil a is ADA The Plan Background City of Plantation, Florida to existing facilities if enforcement can be accomplished by drugs, and attorney’s fees. alternative means. Titles II and III are applied to the body of this plan. Title II of the ADA forbids discrimination on the basis of disability by public entities Legal Requirements by making programs, facilities, and events available to disabled As mentioned in the Introduction, ADA is a federal civil rights persons. To achieve this, the Department of Justice established statute designed to prevent discrimination against disabled regulations requiring cities to perform a self-assessment of the persons. The legislation contains the following five titles:
accessibility of their programs and services to decide if accessibility Appendix problems could be resolved by changing the way in which those • Title I: (Employment) Equal Employment Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities - Designed to help people with programs and services are provided. The Department of Parks disabilities access the same employment opportunities and and Recreation is obligated to eliminate physical barriers to benefits available to people without disabilities. accessibility when improvements to the system can not guarantee access to services, programs and events in existing facilities. Title • Title II: (State and Local Government) Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services III applies because some City-owned buildings are leased to - Prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with concessionary third-party companies that provide programs and disabilities in all programs, activities, and services of public services. entities. As mentioned earlier, ADA Title II was amended March, 15 2012 • Title III: (Public Accommodations) Nondiscrimination on and was used as part of this report. The amended requirements the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in are found in Federal Register28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Commercial Facilities - Prohibits private places of public Part 35. Highlights of the Title II requirements applicable to Parks accommodation from discriminating against individuals with and Recreation Department as part of this scope of work include, disabilities. but are not limited to: • Title IV: (Telecommunications) - Requires telephone and Internet companies to provide a nationwide system of • Section §35.105 Self-evaluation interstate and intrastate telecommunications relay services • Section §35.107 Designation of responsible employee and that allows individuals with hearing and speech disabilities to adoption of grievance procedures communicate over the telephone. • Section §35.130 General prohibitions against discrimination • Title V: (Miscellaneous) - variety of provisions relating to the • Section §35.133 Maintenance of accessible features ADA as a whole, including its relationship to other laws, state • Section §35.150 Existing facilities immunity, its impact on insurance providers and benefits, • Section §35.151 New Construction and alterations prohibition against retaliation and coercion, illegal use of • Section §35.163 Information and signage
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 101 102 Appendix network needs to be made available. For example, where a non- a Forwhereexample,available. made be to needs network facilities and infrastructure overall the Alternatively, available. it another way, not every single service or facility should be made available.made keyThe presentedfull" "when in is phrase To put be should facility or service single every not way,another it put full" in To presented is "when phrase key The entirety. their in readily be to services and accessible and usable by programs persons with disabilities, provide when presented to expected is be may and body the Parks enforcement public a 35.150(a), CFR as 28 Under Department. Recreation how such entity on government a by guidance accomplished provides II Title ADA Title IIProgram Access: at aminimum: following, the Transitionthe contain thatADA Plan requiresThe complete thosechanges. to necessary individuals steps the out more setting Transition Plan a orcreate shall 50 employing body public service a to achieve accessibility to facilities made are changes substantive that event the in that specifies 35 Part CFR 28 RegisterFederal expectation that the structural changes will take time and money. the with time, over changes the implement to Transition Plan a ofDepartmentThe Justice allowsRegulations • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Identify the official incharge of conductingthe Program. and barriers the making thefacilities accessible. removing for methods the Describe and barriers the making thefacilities accessible. removing for methods the Describe or activities topeople withdisabilities. ofthe public entity which restrict the thefacilities accessibility of its programs in barriers physical list and Identify forcreation the of satisfy the access requirement for the system. seek to would report this in recommendations the compliance, and Recreation Department's ultimate goal may be to achieve full Parks the While context. system overall the enforcementwithin and services being provided in their entirety and seeks access and Recreation and Department. ParksBriefly, the the program access by analysis provided looks at services programs to the and programs applied was evaluation access making program in the self-assessmentsguidelines, property the with accordance In conclusion. that reaching for reasons the of statement written a byfollowed mustbe and oractivity, program service, the of execution and financing the in resources use available for all after evaluation of burdens must be taken by the head of a public entity or its appoint The judgment that compliance would result in such alterations or 35.150(a) of that section will result in such alterations § or burdens. with compliance that proving of burden the have shall entity a public burdens, administrative and financial excessive in result or operation or program service, the alter fundamentally would where public thoseagency situations personnel conclude In that the proposed action the burden: financial determining and of administrative undue process the on guidance further provide requirements The burden. administrative and financial undue an trigger or operation the of quality the in alteration fundamental a in property, result would that show a historic can it where action any take of to or significance historical the damage or ofits harm would that action each any take make to accessible facilities to existing entity public a mandate not does II Title maybe duplicated or transferred to anaccessible facility. same service the service, one offers facility compliant City of Plantation, Florida national origin, age, disability, or sex. The City of Plantation does not exclude people or treat them differently because of Transition Plan Process race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.” The Parks and Recreation Department will complete a full As a complaint process has been established, any Parks and evaluation of the Department's properties as well as programs Recreation Department accessibility specific complaints should and services as part of an ADA Transition Plan. The assessments follow the established protocols. A proposed Parks and Recreation were specific to City-owned properties for the purposes of this
Department specific grievance procedure is included as part of Appendix examination which comprised of facilities, parks, and trails. A total the Transition Plan. of nine (9) facilities, forty-two (42) parks, and sixteen (16) exercise trails/walkways were evaluated. Review of Programs and Services Facilities included locations such as recreation centers, community The Parks and Recreation Department staff provided listings centers, golf course, tennis center, and aquatic center. Parks were with descriptions of City provided programs and services and the further broken down into subcategories such as premium parks, property that hosts each program. The facilities holding these regional parks, community parks, and neighborhood parks. programs and services were analyzed as part of this report. A list of the programs and services is provided in the Master Plan. Review of Existing Non-Discrimination & ADA Policies: The ADA was adopted to forbid discrimination and ensure equal Approximately over 100 individual programs and services are treatment in employment, state and local government programs, provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. The individual public accommodation, commercial facilities, and transportation program may be distributed at a single location or duplicated at for people with disabilities. In addition, ADA Title II forbids multiple locations. The programs and services at a single location government entities from excluding persons with disabilities from should be delivered at an accessible property to achieve system involvement or restricting the benefits of the agency's facilities, accessibility. If a particular program or service is not available at an programs, or events to persons with disabilities. accessible property, the program or service should be transferred The City of Plantation has several anti-discrimination ordinances to an accessible property or duplicated there. The duplicated that reaffirms the City’s policies and commitment to comply programs and services should be given on a minimum of one with the ADA. The City of Plantation has an Equal Employment accessible property. Another attribute should be to geographic Opportunity Policy that includes protection of persons with a distribution. disability: The programs and services have been grouped into categories “The City of Plantation complies with applicable Federal civil based on the description of the programs. A total of ten (10) rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, categories were created. The following are the ten (10) categories
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 103 104 Appendix with thenumber of individualprograms within eachcategory: to the community to gain feedback on prioritizing property and property prioritizing on feedback gain to community the to out reach to opted has Department requirement,federalthe a is program. Although the participation of stakeholders in the process input getting anyeventualof implementation forthe communityand the from for crucial is engagement public of process The Public Engagement program itself could belocated within aparkor atrail. of programs and services. While a facility may host a program, the 53% of programs and services while parks host approximately 47% host any program or service. Overall, facilities host approximately programs and services. Trails and trail heads were reported to not There twenty-three host that and parks facilities are (23) (9) nine Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Core Programs andService Areas) Special Events & Tournaments Golf Programs Tennis Equestrian Aquatic Programs Seniors 55&Over Programs Youth Classes Adult Classes Youth Athletics Adult Athletics Categories # of Programs and/ or services 32 11 14 25 10 13 11 1 4 3 the designand helpedto develop arelated implementation plan. to changes potential regarding report this of recommendations final the for basis the as served lists prioritized The compliance. achieving on objectives Department’s Recreation and and Parks accessibilitythe for needs community’s the both understand were to is required Department Prioritization list. priority Recreation a produce to used and also Parks the by requirements as established well as process involvement public the from gathered input public park.The or facility a within elements of prioritization the established resourceshas three combining The Prioritization are components of thepublicengagement process: following The components. several had Plan and Master Recreation Parks the by undertaken process engagement public existingpolicies. The improve to opportunities finding in assisting and services, and programs prioritizing assets, within elements • • • • • • w () ulc okhp Ipt cnutd two conducted – Input workshops for Workshops City residents Public (2) Two survey public online an conducted – Input Survey Public Online meeting withtheCity’s Parks and Recreation staff Parks & Recreation Staff Input – conducted workshop style – interviewed Parks andRecreation management staff Input Management Recreation & Parks and Parks andRecreation Advisory Board members Council and City interviewed – City Input Stakeholder existing of review Department documents – Input City-Provided City of Plantation, Florida While the ADA does not identify bathrooms as a top priority, it Department properties was to be conducted as part of the is clear from the public input phase that restrooms in facilities Transition Plan. As mentioned earlier, the properties had been and parks have been a high priority. Therefore, restrooms were all divided into three groups. Facilities, parks, and trails were ranked as a top priority. categories. Each section describes the technical standards used to assess compliance with accessibility, as well as the different These priority categories are used in reporting on the infrastructure methodologies used per facility category for field surveys. and parks. That facility and park will have a report detailing non-
compliant elements, a budget estimate for getting the item into Appendix compliance and a priority rating. Below is a review of the Facilities Technical Standards and Parks priority elements: A total of four specific accessibility criteria and guidelines were used to assess compliance within the built environment with Facilities both the federal ADA specifications and the Florida requirements. Provide access into the facility along with The technical standards and directives used in this report are as Priority 1: restrooms. These elements include parking, follows: exterior routes, entrances, and restrooms. Provide access within the facility. These • The 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Priority 2: elements included interior routes, interior doors, Guidelines (ADAAG) and drinking fountains. • The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (2010 SAD) Elements such as meetings rooms, auditoriums, Priority 3: • The Architectural Barriers Act Standards for Outdoor and offices. Developed Areas (ABA) • The 2017 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Parks Construction (2017 FACBC) Provide access into the park and restrooms. In 2012, both federal and state requirements changed. For Priority 1: These elements include parking, exterior routes, and restrooms. both criteria the effective date was 15 March 2012. In Florida, properties constructed or permitted before the effective date Provide access to the park amenities. These Priority 2: elements include playscapes, sport courts, and have to comply with the ADAAG. Properties designed or updated drinking fountains. after the effective date must meet 2010 SAD and 2012 FACBC. Elements such as grills, tables, and pet waste Elements built before the effective date are safe harbored or Priority 3: dispensers "grandfathered" from compliance with the new standards if the constructed elements completely complied with the ADAAG Field Work Methodology specifications. If those elements did not meet the previous A self-assessment review of current Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 105 106 Appendix the facilities, parks, and trails in consistedthe project of two professional staff in that are familiar with the ADA, trails and parks, facilities, of the a review to perform assigned was team field two-person A Non-exhaustive cursory review: need for Parks and Recreation Department staffno towith provideinspected access. was system trail The assessed. be thatto needed elements all to provided was access that ensure to parks and facilities at the staff notified Director Assistant Department and Parks the with Recreation coordinated were assessments On-site Field Survey Methodology exercise. facilities, fishing piers, gold and miniature golf, and equipment for boating rides, amusement playpools, areas,/ playscapes as such harbored The non-safe ormodification. construction new of time the at while the 2017 FACBC only allows compliance with these elements conformmust and currentthe with requirements atmoment, the ADAthe by harbored safe not are elements SuchFACBC. 2017 nowrequirementshaveSAD,technical 2010 the within ABAand Many elements which were not previously covered by the ADAAG identified, the ADAAG wasassumed tobe. these dates for most properties. Where no definite dates could be appropriate standards. Department of Parks and Recreation given Recreation properties the apply Department was key, to order in Identifying the construction and alteration dates of the Parks and new the meet criteria. now must elements those then requirements, Parks and Recreation Master Plan features include dwelling units and recreational facilities Department staff. The Parks and Recreation and Parks The staff. Department cp. h team The scope. related enforcement guidelines and a cost estimate for the for estimate cost proposed alteration. a and guidelines enforcement items, related non-compliant of list the containing site per generated was A report budget. modification approximatecorresponding a and produced solutions, potential and elements non-compliant digital and levels as measurementsinstruments of measurement. The field team established tape used team The FACBC. ABA, accessibility. The recommended actions should not be viewed not should actions recommended The accessibility. general a of are nature and may require additional measures steps to reach compliance with suggested the planning of for Some used purposes. be should and element non-compliant the address to solution general a provide actions recommended The Self-Asses Figure 5.1: ADA assessment team usingsmart-level to measure ramp slope. sment Report Methodology
City of Plantation, Florida as the means of achieving enforcement or as a replacement for responsible for implementing and reviewing the program. construction documents.
A licensed design professional should be consulted to develop Findings from the Self-Assessment Surveys the final solution for each identified deficiency. The design This section includes a review of the general results for Facilities, professional(s) should formally document deficiencies and develop Parks, and Trails self-assessment reports. the required construction documents to ensure compliance with The self-assessment surveys were performed to determine
all applicable code requirements. Appendix elements that were not compliant. For each facility or park each Budget: report lists the identified non-compliant elements. The reports The estimated budgets should only be used for planning purposes, provide a list of elements which do not meet the required and are not projections of the building. The budgets are general technical requirements for accessibility.However, the Parks and in nature and are meant only to provide an approximation of the Recreation Department is not required to bring every single planned budget numbers to bring in non-compliant elements into element into compliance. The self-assessment surveys were compliance. conducted to determine uncompliant elements. That report shall list the reported non-compliant elements for each facility or ADA Transition Plan park. The reports provide a list of elements that fail to meet the As previously mention, Title II of the ADA mandates that a Transition required technical accessibility requirements. Plan be established for public entities having responsibility or Third-Party Vendors jurisdiction over buildings, streets, highways, sidewalks and/ or other areas intended for public use. The Transition Plan is One of the Department's property (Plantation Preserve GolfClub) designed to enable public entities to over time transition existing is owned by the City of Plantation but is operated by a third-party facilities into compliance with the ADA criteria. The Transition vendor. Lease agreements have been reported to be in place. The Plan is designed to enable public entities to over time transition arrangements specify the owner's and tenant / vendor's roles existing facilities into compliance with the ADA requirements. and responsibilities regarding the property's compliance with accessibility, as well as the programs or services offered. It is This Transition Plan is specific to the facilities, parks, and trails recommended that these agreements, and any future agreements, overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department. This report be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure serves to establish a Parks and Recreation Department ADA that the properties as well as programs and services are compliant Transition Plan. This section discusses the results of the self- with the accessibility requirements. assessment study, the strategies of eliminating obstacles, a suggested implementation schedule, and the individual
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 107 108 Appendix these elevated concrete root paths. The tree occurrence. A visually impaired person can potentially collide into circulation concrete into protruding roots threatsofpaths. commonTreeare protrudingobjects and slopes fountains, playgrounds / tot-lots and accessible routes. Excessive violations usually occur throughout the park in restrooms drinking predicted, As less. have to tend parks changed recentlymore or general. in services for trend Older same the follow to tend Parks Parks elements. non-compliant the outlining section, this of end the at given is facility individual each for findings of list A facilities. accessible non- Plantation's of any at provided experiences, are that services, opportunities and programs, of types duplicate same the standards of accessibility. These selected facilities should provide technical the strategically linewith facilities into chosen bringing the ADArequires program access,accomplished be by can which opin eeet i $3,0. h AA il I de not does listednon- II Title to the require ADA The $139,000. tied is elements facilities compliant for budget estimated The predicted when theADAAG pre-dates thosefacilities. while compliance were findings The into non-compliant. remain elements brought non-altered been usually have elements particular certain systems, When these in elements. arisen non-compliant have improvements more have to tend facilities built pre-1990 general, In changes. relatedany and age facility's the on based is that pattern a show results review facilities The Facilities Parks and Recreation Master Plan ak tn t hv mr ifigmns wees newer whereas infringements, more have to tend parks corrections to all those non-compliant items. Alternatively, ah ae recurring a are paths roots can potentially 2010. studyperformed according inspections guidelines the to SAD for playsafeplayscapesareSinceharborednotelements. elevated including route accessible an on be to elements playof a range introduced for were specifications codes, existing the In area.play the with associated material surface and elements the as aswell the playscapes, for requirements access specific has SAD 2010 Furthermore,the playscape. the of edge the to route non-compliant elements. The ADAAG only required an accessible Playscapes were one feature which was anticipated to have more Figure 5.2:Central Park playground near roller hockey rinks. examine. further should Recreation and Parks that concern a this making requirements, ADA with requirements code local compromise City of Plantation, Florida items, this items, The estimated budget relating to the reported non-compliant experiences, and opportunities that are provided at any of park elements is $903,000. Instead, the ADA requires program Plantation's non-accessible trails. access that can be accomplished through the proactive With these results, the Department of Parks and Recreation will implementation of selected parks in accordance with technical manage accessibility requirements for the city-wide trail system. standards for accessibility. These selected parks should provide The planning process will prioritize and decide which trails are to the same duplicate types of programs, services, experiences, be brought into action while meeting the requirements for access and opportunities that are provided at any of Plantation's non-
to the system. Appendix accessible parks. Summary of Estimated Budgets: A list of findings for each individual facility is given at the end of this section, outlining the non-compliant elements. Below is a list of the costs budgeted to comply with the technical standards of accessibility for each type of property. Such numbers should only be used for planning purposes, and are not estimates Trails: Trails must be maintained to the accessibility standards The bulk for the construction. As of the date of this report the numbers of the violations include trees and other plants that serve as below reflect budgets. The figures do not account for inflation, protruding objects degraded surface conditions, and excessive as certain changes are unlikely to occur within one year of this cross-slopes. survey.
At the end of this section a summary report of the evaluated trail The following is a summary of the detailed element for facilities, system will be provided. parks, and trails:
A summary report of the assessed trail system is provided at the end of this section.
The estimated budget is $271,000 for trails associated with the listed non-compliant elements. The ADA Title II does not mandate that all trails comply entirely with the technical standards and exclude any specific non-compliant products. Alternatively, the ADA requires program access that can be accomplished by strategically bringing selected trails into accordance with the technical standards of accessibility. These selected trails should provide the same duplicate types of programs, services,
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 109 110 Appendix Building Multi-Purpose Central Park Center Community Plantation Center Veltri Tennis Center Community Volunteer Park Center Community Jim Ward Center Recreation Auditorium Deicke Parks and Recreation Master Plan Facility doors • Adjust doorcloserstoatleastlast5secondscloseon all 60” above floor) the floor and the baseline of the highest character is no more than • Adjust heightsonsigns(lowest characterisatleast48”above hall pathby thebackdoor • Benches, trashcans, furniture are protruding more than 4”into length min., &17-19”height) • Locker room benches are non-compliant(20-24”depth, 42” of uneven pavers) • Southrampisnon-compliant (greater than1:20slopeandmade • Nobrailletextonsign doors • Adjust doorcloserstoatleastlast5secondscloseonall • Interiorroom signiscovered by flag • Playground: turfneeds tobe artificial resurfaced ground level play componentstoelevated play components • Playground: noaccessible route withintheplay area connecting deeper than20”andnohigher44”) • Drinkingfountain by exteriorrestroom non-compliant(no non-compliant (widthlessthan36”) • Entrancetotenniscourt • Interiorbenchesprotruding intopathways more than4” • Noaccessiblerestroom sign • Mainentrancecounterforward ledgeisnon-compliant • Nointernalrooms signs door • Furniture are protruding more than4”intohallpathby theback • Internalbuildingdoubledoorsare not36”minimum wide • Internalbuildingsignsisneeded doors • Adjust doorcloserstoatleastlast5secondscloseon all 60” above floor) the floor and the baseline of the highest character is no more than • Adjust heightsonsigns(lowest characterisatleast48”above • Novanaccessiblesignage • Backentrancedoorramphasanon-compliantslope slope • Front entrancecurbramphasanon-compliantslopeandcross
ADA Non-CompliantIssue
Facilities
• Adjust closers • Adjust 60” tothecenterlineofsign, relocation notrequired • Ifconstructedbefore 3/15/2012andmountednohigherthan • Remove objects • Installvanaccessiblesignage • Regradeto1:20maximum slope • Regradeto1:12maximum slopeand1:48cross slope • Replacewithcompliantbenches • Regradeto1:20maximum slopeandrepave withconcrete that meetallotherrequirements • Provide signsthathave raisedletters, GradeIIBraille, and turf • Resurfaceartificial • Adjust drinkingfountain • Replaceentrancegatefence • Relocatetootherarea • Installsign no greater than25”) • Reconfigure toprovide kneeclearance(nolessthan17”and • Installinternalrooms identificationsigns • Remove objects • Replaceinternaldoubledoors that meetallotherrequirements • Provide signsthathave raisedletters, GradeIIBraille, and closers • Adjust 60” tothecenterlineofsign, relocation notrequired • Ifconstructedbefore 3/15/2012andmountednohigherthan • Adjust closers • Adjust • Relocateflagtoprevent signagecoverage
Solution
City of Plantation, Florida
$10,750.00 $5,750.00 $101,750.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A Cost Facilities Facility ADA Non-Compliant Issue Solution Cost Plantation • Pool sloped entry handrails do not extend at least 12” beyond • Add extension Aquatic the top of the sloped entry • Adjust handrails width $750.00 • Pool sloped entry handrails width is greater than 38” Complex Plantation • Accessible restroom sign obstructed • Remove obstruction from accessible restroom sign Equestrian • Concession window counter ledge non-compliant • Reconfigure to provide knee clearance (no less than 17” and
• Bleachers concrete pad not attached to paved pathway no greater than 25”) $2,500.00 Appendix Center • Gap between concrete pad and pathway on large bleachers • Pave gap between concrete pad and paved pathway • Resurface pavement gap Plantation • Trail around playground needs resurfacing • Resurface trial Preserve Golf • Playground needs to be remulched (gap between trail and mulch • Remulch playground playground) $15,000.00 Course • No ground level play components • No accessible route within the play area connecting ground level play components to elevated play components Total: $139,000.00
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 111 112 Appendix Sunset Park Woods Park Plantation Field Pop Travers Stadium Roy Salmon P.A.L. Field& Everglades Park /Camp Volunteer Hoffman Park Park Pine Island Central Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan Park • Concessionstandcounterledge isnon-compliant be adjusted • Accessible restrooms needsignageand signage heightneedsto accessible restrooms are • Mainrestrooms require signagetoindicatewhere locationof • Swingsetarea needstoberemulched accessible restrooms are • Mainrestrooms require signagetoindicatewhere locationof • Concessionstandcounterisnon-compliant fields • Noaccessibleseatingonsmallernorth • Rampfrom parkinglothasanon-compliant slope • Drinkingfountain by exteriorrestroom non-compliant ground level play componentstoelevated play components • Playground: noaccessibleroute withintheplay area connecting compliant • Playground: largerplayground entrancecross slopeisnon- • Nodirect pathtoexteriorrestroom issues • Noobserved • Underrenovations issues • Noobserved • Pavers by exteriorrestrooms needtoberepaved • Swingsetisnotaccessibleoruseable ground level play componentstoelevated play components • Playground: noaccessibleroute withintheplay area connecting • Playground: turfneedstobe artificial resurfaced • Noaccessibleroute totoddler playground • BenchesinBaseballfieldshouldbepaved • Basketball entranceneedsresurfacing court • Four square play area isnotaccessible • Swingsetisnotaccessible play componentstoelevated play components • Noaccessibleroute withintheplay area connectingground level • Noground level play components
ADA Non-CompliantIssue
Parks and nogreater than25”) • Reconfigure toprovide kneeclearance(nolessthan17” • Installsignageandadjustheight • Installsignage • Remulch swing setarea • Installsignage and nogreater than25”) • Reconfigure toprovide kneeclearance(nolessthan17” compliant bench) • Provide two accessibleseatingareas (paved and ADA • Regradeto1:12maximum slope • Replacedrinkingfountain • Regradeto1:50maximum cross slope • Pave adirect accessiblepathtorestrooms • Repave area outsidebathrooms turf • Resurfaceartificial • Add concrete padunderbenches • Resurfacebasketball entrance court • Add paved pathtofour square play area
Solution
City of Plantation, Florida $2000.00 $9,250.00 $14,000.00 $52,500.00 $84,000.00 N/A N/A N/A Cost Parks Park ADA Non-Compliant Issue Solution Cost Seminole • No observed issues N/A Middle School Jack Carter / • Non-compliant cross slope on pathway • Regrade to 1:50 cross slope $150,000.00 Harmony Park • No ground level play components • Install signage
• No accessible route within the play area connecting ground level • Add accessible ramp Appendix Fig Tree Park play components to elevated play components $3,250.00 • Accessible restroom no signage • No accessible route to restroom (ramp is needed) Jacaranda • Restrooms are non-compliant • Remodel existing restroom to be ADA complaint $150,000.00 Lakes Park Veterans Park • No observed issues N/A Rae Carole • No parking • Add accessible parking lot Armstrong • Restroom door hard to open and closer needs adjustment • Adjust door and closer $75,000.00 Liberty Tree Park Mirror Lake • No accessible paved path • Construct accessible path from the parking lot $30,000.00 Park • No ground level play components • Resurface playground • No accessible route within the play area connecting ground level • Add accessible parking play components to elevated play components • Repave circular pathway to be compliant Park East Park • Playground ground surface lower than pathway • Add pathway to basketball court $91,000.00 • No parking • Circular pathway is non-complaint • No accessible entrance to basketball court North Acres • No paved pathway to playground • Add accessible paved path $8,000.00 Park South Acres • No paved pathway to playground • Add accessible paved path $6,000.00 Park Botanical • Playground has no access • Add playground entrance path $4,000.00 Gardens • Benches are not connected to path • Add 4 concrete pads to connect benches to pathway
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 113 114 Appendix Park Fumpston Park Cocoplum Park Club Country Deicke Park Head East TrailPark Park Melaleuca Thower Park Park Bel Aire South Point Park Plantation (North) Mini Park #3 Gardens Park Multi Cultural Estates Park Marcano Dog Park Happy Tails/ Seminole Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan Park • Playground needstoberemulch • Sandswing setnon-complaint issues • Noobserved issues • Noobserved issues • Noobserved issues • Noobserved • Noparking issues • Noobserved issues • Noobserved • Nopaved pathway toplayground • Playground: turfneedstobe artificial resurfaced play componentstoelevated play • Noaccessibleroute withintheplay area connectingground level • Noground level play components • Restroom entrancecross slopeisnoncomplaint play componentstoelevated play • Noaccessibleroute withintheplay area connectingground level • Noground level play components • Exercise trailnoncomplaint slopeandcross slope • Playground needsresurfacing • Nopathway tovolley ballcourt ADA Non-CompliantIssue
Parks • Repave Trail withcompliantslopeandcross slope • Remulch playground • Add accessiblepaved path turf • Resurfaceartificial • Repave restroom entrance • Resurfaceplayground • Add paved pathtovolleyball court
Solution City of Plantation, Florida Total: $212,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $8,000.00 $500.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $903,000.00 Cost Trails Trail ADA Non-Compliant Issue Solution Cost Central Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $66,000.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Plantation Preserve Golf • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $39,600.00 Course • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Jim Ward Community Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $5,800.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Appendix Sunset Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $6,600.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Camp Everglades at • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $6,600.00 Volunteer Park • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Jack Carter / Harmony Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $13,200.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Jacaranda Lakes Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $13,200.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Veterans Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $6,600.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Rae Carole Armstrong • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $13,200.00 Liberty Tree Park • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Park East Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $6,600.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Botanical Gardens • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $8,700.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Seminole Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $13,200.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Deicke Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $13,200.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Country Club Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $6,100.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Plantation Business Park • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $4,200.00 • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Country Club Circle Linear • ADA compliant slope and cross slope • Resurface deteriorating spots $48,800.00 Park • Maintenance: resurface deteriorating spots Total: $271,600.00
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 115 116 Appendix should be started to allow professional completion of design construction in a years involving two projects high-priority this, with alterations that can be performed by the City's staff. In accordance priority elements that can be categorized as maintenance items or initiatives geographic should be prioritized. The first a year should focus onhigh provide services, and programs as well as resources and open of distribution transparency system achieve To the date of thisreport. Itis from three years within completion expired. for goal a with continue and has expeditiously place take date actions corrective that effective recommended the passed, the since amendment years three than more been has it Since date of thissection. expeditiouslyas possible three as within from effectiveyears the shall bemade changes such section, inthis out set obligations the tofulfill required are facilities in changes structural Where Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 35Existing facilities: of Code 28 Register Federal II §35.150(c) ADA Title Section Per Proposed for Schedule Compliance and Recreation the Department. is implementation plan Superintendent the of Recreation Facilities and Services for for the Parks responsible person The Person Responsible for Plan Implementation Parks and Recreation Master Plan (954) 452-2517 Plantation, FL 33324 9151 NW 2ndStreet Central Park Multi-Purpose Building Superintendent of Recreation Facilities and Services §35.150(c) properties to tackle and comply with accessibility standards with accessibility depending on comply the programs and services and that are provided tackle at those to properties which decide must Recreation and Parks of Department The 1. multiple involves method resources beingleveraged to promote removal enforcement. barrier Recommended Methods for Barrier Removal least three years after implementation of theplan. at and period modification the of duration the for public general bythe for viewing be available should Department Recreation Transition this ADA, the by required As changed. been has plan this in data any before requirements accessibility that the changes have been made in compliance with the relevant check will program the of execution the for responsible person appointed Recreation Department and Parks parks. and facilities areself-assessmentthe made, reportsrevised be should for both expenses in an effort to achieve compliance. When improvements that year with a list of projects performed, completed projects and and Recreation Department, which shall show the progress made Parks the by provided be shall program this to updates Annual established andaddedto theexisting planas well. be should Plannew ADAMaintenance a maintenance, city-wide While the Parks and Recreation Department has current plans for plans or construction documents. as act to intended not are document this in contained reports contractor. skilled a The hiring by phase construction and design traditional the through completed be should Changes three. and City of Plantation, Florida ln o te ak and Parks the for Plan properties. It is recommended that a minimum of ten (10) parks recommended by the Department for Parks and Recreation is and a minimum of five (5) facilities be selected for alterations. described below. Based on the identified issues, the necessary programs and A grievance or complaint may be filed by any person with a services should be distributed within those properties to help disability or by any parent or guardian representing a minor ensure program accessibility. person with a disability who claims they have been the victim of 2. The Parks and Recreation Department staff can determine disability-related discrimination on the basis of denial of access to
which elements within each property can be addressed internally facilities, programs or services. Appendix as maintenance items. For elements that require a designed solution, the City's Engineering and Building Departments ora Grievance Procedures and Instructions: • Step 1: File an ADA Grievance Form licensed professional designer should be contracted to develop The applicant will fill out an ADA Grievance Form, including a fully compliant design. A design professional such as a licensed all of the requested information. The ADA Grievance Form architect, engineer, or landscape architect should be consulted should be made publicly available in a variety of formats. to design the final solution. The design should comply with all The ADA Grievance Form should be filed with the Human applicable accessibility and building code requirements. Resources Director at the City of Plantation within 60 3. An ADA Consultant will review the construction documents for days of the reported discrimination in relation to disability. compliance with the ADA Title II requirements for accessibility. Reasonable accommodations will be offered upon request Once construction has been completed; an ADA Consultant while completing the form, or alternate formatting will be should inspect the project to determine accessibility compliance. provided. To update the plan the person responsible for implementing the ADA Transition Plan should be informed of completed projects. • Step 2: An Investigation is Conducted A notice of receipt shall be sent by registered mail to the plaintiff within five days of receipt of the complaint or Proposed Grievance Procedure The Department of Parks and Recreation is required by the ADA grievance, and an inquiry into the validity of the complaint to follow and publish grievance procedures allowing for timely shall be conducted within 60 days by the Human Resources and fair settlement of complaints or grievances involving any Director or another approved representative. If necessary, conduct that would be prohibited by Title II of the ADA. Although the Human Resources Director or another authorized a City-wide ADA grievance protocol has been established, there representative may contact the complainant directly to obtain is no unique grievance procedure for property or services within additional facts or documentation relevant to the grievance. the Parks and Recreation Department. The grievance procedure If the plaintiff alleges Human Resources Director wrongdoing, the Mayor or Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) may appoint
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 117 118 Appendix • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan If the complainant is dissatisfied with the written decision, written the with dissatisfied is complainant the If Step 4: A Complainant May Appeal theDecision meeting inperson. days after the written decision has been prepared and/or the five than later no complainant the to registeredmail bysent be shall decision written the of copy Services. A & Facilities Recreation of Superintendent the and Director Department and Recreation Parks the appropriate include will meeting available.The made be will provisionswhich the and inquiry will be held with the complainant to review the results of the A meeting be substantiated. can allegations the if decision written the prepare to CAO or Mayor the by appointed be may representative authorized another Director, Resources Human the of part the on misconduct alleges complaint the If grievance. the of receipt the following days 75 than later written a no merits, prepare grievance the of consideration full after decision, shall Director Resources Human The Complainant Step 3: A Written Decision is Prepared and Forwarded to the if desired, to discussthemeritsof thecomplaint. person responsible for plan implementation may be scheduled, Recreation Department and Parks and DirectorDepartment Recreation and Parks the Director Resources Human City’s Recreation Department. A meeting with the complainant, the person the responsible for the and execution of the program Department in the Parks and Recreation and Parks the of Director the before put be will complaint the has issued, been the grievance After be substantiated. can allegations investigation the ifthe another conduct to official appointed to achieveprogramtoaccessibility over 3 years. Approximatelyone orderin ADAthe standards with compliance full into brought be It is recommended that properties for host programs and services Recommendation for the Removal of Architectural Barriers • • on thesituation. depending immediately, CAO or MayorDirector, Resources from filing, is forbidden and should be reported to the Human or abuse for filing a grievance, or use to prevent a complainant law. Any retribution, bullying, intimidation, violence, intrusion by required or approved is disclosure the unless submitted, of grievance records and files all confidentiality of the retain staff members of and the Parks Recreation shall Department The Human Resources Director, the Mayor or CAO, and other made. The decisionof theappealreviewer shallbefinal. is decision the after days five than later no mail registered by complainant the to sent be shall reviewers appeal the of opinion copy a written the afterdaysof and 60 receipt, than later no appeal the upon act shall Recreation, and Parks of Director,Mayorthe orCAO, Directorthe ofDepartment the Resources Human the of consisting reviewers, appeal The within five days of the receipt of the appeal. bycomplainantregistered mail the to mailed be receiptshall of notice someone A behalf. complainant’s by the on or sign to complainant, authorized the by signed be must and why the complainant is dissatisfied with the written decision, reasons the of statement a contain must appeal The mailed. was decision the date the fromdays 30 than later no appeal written a CAO or Mayor the with file may complainant the City of Plantation, Florida third of the trail network should also be optimized to comply are available in standard print as well as large print, audiotape, with this requirement. The programmed trail system should be Braille, and computer disk for people with disabilities. Documents, chosen to provide similar experiences for users throughout the including the following publications, can also be downloaded from trail system as a whole. the Department of Justice website ( http://www.ada.gov ).
The estimated budget for the ADA Transition is approximately Department of Business & Professional Regulation: $1,313,600. Recommendation from this report is to concentrate The 2017 Florida Building Code – Accessibility document can be viewed through the Florida. The full texts of state requirements on assets that hold the most programs and services thus attaining Appendix geographic distribution. that provide the technical standards for the design of building facilities can be purchased or viewed Florida DBPR’s website (https://floridabuilding.org/c/default.aspx). Resources The US Department of Justice and the US Access Board provide ADA related documents that can be downloaded through their respective websites. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation also provides related documents that can be downloaded or viewed through their website.
U.S. Access Board Publications: The full texts of federal laws and regulations that provide the guidelines for the design of accessible facilities and programs are available from the U.S. Access Board. Single copies of publications are available at no cost and can be downloaded or ordered by completing a form available on the Access Board’s website ( http:// www.access-board.gov ). In addition to regular print, publications are available in: large print, disk, audiocassette, and Braille.
U.S. Department of Justice: The U.S. Department of Justice provides many free ADA materials including the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) text. Printed materials may be ordered by calling the ADA Information Line [(800) 514-0301 (Voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY)]. Publications
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 119 120 Appendix offer opportunities for senior-oriented programs andactivities. senior-oriented for need facilities, as well as additional recreation increased /open space areas which an demonstrates This growth further age group. other any from difference percentage biggest the have will bracket age year older and 60 the group; group 60 and older. Senior population will be the fastest-growing dispersed but this time with a slightly higher concentration in age one bracket higher. Age group projections for 2030 will be evenly primarily moving group each with shift a 10-year of reflective is breakdown age the Research, Business and Economic of Bureau the 40-59 years. According group to age concentration in higher slightly a with dispersed evenly is breakdowngroup age Current of94,288. population an estimated has Plantation of City The 2019 Plantation Parks and Recreation Master Plan. the from gathered was information demographic following The Demographic Overview based oncommunity priorities. programmingrecreation enhance to goals community long-term and short-term both include They plans. those within outlined Master Plan and Strategic Plan, supporting the goals and initiatives etc. efforts, outreach scope, and type program events, of variety including programs, and components ofthe Department's Recreation and Parks aspects the of all covers Plan Program Recreation The Plan Overview Appendix B. Recreation Programming Plan Parks and Recreation Master Plan Te ln xad uo te ak ad Recreation and Parks the upon expands Plan The typicallyrecreation“allor theirto comesnothing” to it due when followed closely by the Baby Boomer generation. Generation X is generation Millennial the is active most the groups, four the Of much incommon. for recreation, the two Baby groups are more active than the rest and have and 1965-1979, Boomers, 1946-1964. While all four born groups play a role in planning X, include: Generation These 1980-1999, groups. four between born Millennials, 2000, after born those into Z, Generation population the separate studies of majority The group. age by population the analyze to isimportant it trends, recreation national the at looking When Recreation Trends Analysis Overview sports. Their primary focus was on group activities as well. activities group on was focus primary Their sports. activity top preferences their rated as groups fitness Both sports, common. outdoor in sports, lot and a individual and have Millennials Generation Boomer the programming, to comes it When isas socialization important to themasthe exercise itself. because activities group for look primarily They so. do to income enough and leisure for time have still to enough young are they as group active most the are Millennials the most disposable income to seek out recreational opportunities. competitive afterout retirement,and all of agethe of has groups and young feel to desire strong a has youth, since rate activity their maintained has generation Boomer the that fact the to this credit studies nationally. Various group active most second the are Boomers decisions. own their make cannot they where age an at is group age the ofmajority a that fact the and technology of pervasiveness the to due inactive”. well as active “completely less is claimed Z Generation 30% while active highly be to family and work obligations. Almost 35% of this age group reported City of Plantation, Florida These two age groups look for local recreational opportunities. These two groups are incredibly important when deciding on what Millennials do so because it’s typically lower cost than individual recreational programming to create. Millennials have overtaken activities while Boomers do so for a greater sense of community. the Boomer generation as the largest age group population. Lastly, the two groups both deem walkability as a must. Over However, the Boomer Generation is the largest and most active 50% of each age group “place a high priority on having sidewalks, “senior” population the U.S. has ever experienced. These statistics hiking trails, and bike paths” nearby. While they do have certain are important as both groups placed a high importance on staying things in common, the two groups do differ. Millennials seek out where they currently live as they grow older in a national survey. recreation that involves a high amount of physical activity due to 50% of Millennials and 70% of the Boomer Generation responded Appendix their lack of available time. Boomers on the other hand look for a that this was either very or extremely important. Therefore, more varied activity rate, especially as they age. Lower intensity Plantation needs to focus in on these two generations asthey activities become more important with age as they still allow for typically are growing and staying. healthy recreation but less risk of injury etc. While both groups Source: https://books.google.com books?id=ZvB6DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA69&dq=programming+for+baby+boomers&source=gbs_ look to recreation for its social engagement, Millennials prefer toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q=programming%20for%20baby%20boomers&f=false https://planning-org-uploaded-media.s3.amazonaws.com/legacy_resources/policy/polls/ large groups while Boomers seek out smaller groups where they investing/pdf/pollinvestingreport.pdf can make a better connection with others. Programming Overview The Parks and Recreation Department offers over 100 programs, classes, and activities. These are categorized into groups consisting of adult athletics, youth athletics, adult classes, youth classes, seniors 55 & over programs, aquatic programs, equestrian programs,tennis programs, and golf programs. This does not include tournaments and City events that the Department holds. Approximately the Department hosts 32 main events annually ranging from Holiday Parades to Doggie Palooza.
Although Plantation Parks & Recreation Department offers an array of programs and classes, the feedback from the community involvement process was that many residents weren’t aware of these programs or classes. In 2018 adult and youth athletics comprised of approximately 10,023 participants. Program users were approximate 258,884; this is including programs, classes, Figure 5.3: City Trail with users.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 121 122 Appendix statistics, youth athletic participation rates havedropped rates participation continuously since 2009. athletic youth statistics, Department programs. over Per & 55 seniors any in participated 20% than less and programs, golf or equestrian, aquatic, any in 20%participated than less classes, youth or programs athletic athletic adult in any programs or adult classes, less than 30% participated in participated any youth participants survey than of less 30% 2019 February through 2018 August in conducted survey public the to According athletics. youth in decline a be to seems there numbers the analyze you when is truth the high, seem rates participation While events. special and tournaments, Figure 5.4: Aquatics class Parks and Recreation Master Plan process. thisplanning in participated people 1,000 Approximately staff. carried out with the guidance of Parks and Recreation Department levels for recreation programs and events. The entire process was to identify community recreation needs, goals and desired service meetings, public workshops, and an online survey were conducted facilities. leisure community preferences, as on well as the ability of focused residents to pay for were improved decisions all that ensure to used processDuringplanning the numbera of forms of outreach were Planning Process benchmarking, evaluations and other methods of customer methods other and groups, evaluations targeted benchmarking, to outreach research, community Planning, and core values. vision mission, the support to developed been have Department programs providedfor recreation. the by and needs services The meet community that services and programs provide to effort makes every Department Recreation and Parks Plantation The and programs Department services shallbebasedon: Recreation and Parks Plantation Program andService Determinants • • • • • Experiences Desirable for users Agency Mission, Vision, Goals andCore Values Community Opportunities Community Needs Conceptual Foundations of Play, Recreation and Leisure tkhle itriw, dioy committee advisory interviews, Stakeholder City of Plantation, Florida feedback ensure that the programs offered reflect community Community Needs needs and support the Department’s mission. Having full knowledge of the community’s needs, interests and behaviors is essential for program development. Needs of the community are determined through community surveys, program Conceptual Foundations of Play, Recreation and Leisure evaluations, Recreation staff meetings, trend identification and Quality recreation programs and services provide participants participant input (both formal and informal). with a wide range of benefits that are linked to physical, mental, social and well-being. They give individuals the opportunity to play, Recreation Programming Plan Action: Appendix learn, grow and socialize. Among the positive benefits attached to Community needs shall be considered during development these types of programs are better overall health both physically of programs. The feedback received will be used to enhance and mentally, improved fitness, reduced stress, a sense of social existing programs and develop new offerings. Feedback also will belonging and balance between work and play. be utilized to confirm/modify standards for program and facility development. The Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide range of recreation opportunities. Department staff coordinates a number Frequency: of initiatives and programs which are available to all participants, • Program & Service Evaluations – Quarterly regardless of age, ability, ethnicity or financial means. In addition • Committees, Open Houses, Focus Groups – On-going to providing programs, staff coordinates the use of Department • Community Interest & Opinion Survey – Annually resources through the issuance of permits for athletic fields and facilities used by a variety of individuals, community groups, and athletic organizations. Programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department fall within the following Core Program and Service Areas. They include: • Adult Athletics • Youth Athletics • Adult Classes • Youth Classes • Seniors 55 & Over Programs • Aquatic Programs • Equestrian Programs • Tennis Programs • Golf Programs • Special Events & Tournaments Figure 5.5: Workshop 1
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 123 124 Appendix rvd h omnt ihqaiyporm htspot our support that programs quality to with community the effort provide every makes Department Recreation and Parks The Agency Mission, Vision, Goals andCore Values Frequency: continue to bemade available to individuals withspecialneeds. will services and Programs available. are resources and facilities geographically throughout Plantation, to the extent that adequate development the process. Programs during and services will continue to accessibility be made available service and program to forrecreation programs services. and Consideration given be will to effort an in sponsors and partners When possible, theDepartment will continue to collaborate with Recreation Programming Plan Action: with specialneeds. community, the Department provides opportunities for individuals the throughout geographically accessible facilities and programs needs for recreation programs and services. In addition to making with partnerships and sponsorships in an effort to recreational meet community collaborationthrough internal available made those as well resources,as utilizes Department The amenities. and inventory of amenities and Department objectives for open space Recreation Master the and StrategicPlan an Plan, includes which and Parks 2020 the review to is functions planning essential the and recreational making decisions about program and facility priorities, one of excellent many offers amenities Plantation of The City Community Opportunities • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Review Accessibility of Programs –On-going Geographic Review of Programs – Annually throughout the community. When planning activities planning When community. the throughout meet community needs community meet and core values. The Parks and Recreation Department has Department Recreation and adopted thefollowing core values: Parks The values. core and program mission but the needs, outcomes against objectives and community only not evaluating manner, systematic a in done is these areas. support Determining what to programs developed and services been are have provided Department the by provided coreand goalsmission, vision, values.programs and servicesThe • • • • • Community Enrichment Environmental Responsibility Community Health Recreation & Athletics Parks &Facilities • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Economic Development Promote community involvement Promote cultural diversity andcreativity A resilient system Sustainability at eachpark Promote sustainability initiatives Promote natural resource management Safety reduction Help buildhealthy lifestyles andencourage a Promote community healthand wellness Capacity Access to Recreate Continued Enhancement Equity and Access in obesity City of Plantation, Florida • Community Relations recreation programming considering each group’s representation • Promote open and free communication with City in census data, school enrollment data, and Department data on Residents and visitors current participants. Core Recreation Programs are defined as • Market parks, facilities, programs, and events those programs, which over time, will meet the Department’s core values and address the conceptual foundations of play, • Art in Public Places • Promote diversity of Public Art games, recreation, tourism, and sports. Leader-directed programs • Promote the integration of Art into the Community should be offered in accordance with the interest and needs of each cohort and evaluated over time on quality of life outcome- Appendix • Connectivity based performance measurements. • Promote connectivity of recreational paths or trails • Provide accessible parks, facilities and programs Recreation Programming Plan Action: Recreational experiences developed and offered by the The basic premise supporting recreation program planning is Department will be consistent with its Mission, Vision, Goals and to provide equitable service to all segments of the community Core Values. Programs and services will be evaluated against the through leader-directed and self-directed programs consistent mission of the Department. Leader-directed programs also will with the Department’s core values. Leader-directed programs be evaluated against core values, and in most cases must meet and services are defined as recreation opportunities where a minimum of 3 core value areas to remain a viable Department participant involvement is directed by a leader. Examples include offering. Programs that do not meet a minimum of 3 core values skill instruction classes and youth sports. Self-directed programs will either be restructured or eliminated/not offered. Existing and services are defined as recreation opportunities where programs will be measured against cohorts to determine gaps participant involvement does not require leadership or occurs in programming. Consideration should be given to community with only general supervision. Examples include picnic facilities, demographics and past age segment participant data. tennis courts, biking trails, self-guided nature trails, garden plots Frequency: and playgrounds. • Evaluation of Recreational programs to Mission and Vision The Parks and Recreation Department has identified the – Annually following community segments served by the Department’s • Evaluation of Leader-directed Programs against Core Values recreation programs. Assessing core program offerings by groups – Annually helps to identify existing gaps in programming. Existing groups • Evaluation of Programs to demographics - Annually served by the Department include early childhood, youth, teens, young adults, adults, active older adults, seniors, families, and persons with special needs. The Department is able to determine
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 125 126 Appendix Services Supervisors, 7 Recreation Services Managers, 24 Managers, Services The Recreation staff). Services 15full-time and staff, Recreation part-time 7 Supervisors, Services Recreation (3 centers community City-owned all oversees and Division Programming Recreation the for responsibility overall Tennis. The Superintendent of Recreation Facilities & Services has and Golf, services:Equestrian, Aquatics, and programsown their Tournaments. Four other Divisions are responsible for overseeing Youth Classes, Seniors 55 & Over Programs, and Special Events & areas: Adultservice Athletics, coreand program Youth Classes, Athletics, (5) Adult five of consists Division & Services Facilities Recreationevents.The special forresponsible is Division Events facilities, recreation, Special & Administration The Department’sprograms. and events, community the of management and coordination the for responsible directly is Division Services & Special Events, Tennis, Aquatics, and Golf. The Recreation Facilities including Parks, Recreation Facilities & Services, Administration & divisions, six of consists Department Recreation and Parks The Recreation Department Personnel Frequency: special needs. Program planning will consider age, interests, costs, locations and Recreation Programming Plan Action: when planningprograms. into consideration are taken needs special and locations costs, interests, community. Age, the of desires and needs recreational Diversity in programs and services is essential in order to meet the Experiences Desirable for Users • Parks and Recreation Master Plan On-going (FTE =Full Time /PTE=Part Time) Administration & Special Events Staff: (FTE =Full Time /PTE=Part Time) Recreation Facilities & Services Division Staff: within eachof thecore program andservice areas. services and programs managing forresponsible are Supervisors for staffing changes will be based on projected program and on projected based recommendations be Any will changes budget. staffing for annual the during of be evaluated will development each Division within levels Staffing Recreation Programming Plan Action: Figure 5.6:Parks &Recreation Staff • • • • • • 1 PTE–Staff 6 FTE–Staff 1 FTE– Administration & Special Events Superintendent 24 PTE–Staff 25 FTE–Staff 1 FTE–Recreation Facilities & Services Superintendent City of Plantation, Florida service growth/decline and the completion of strategic goals and both physical and mental health, a sense of community and the objectives. environment.
Frequency: Recreation Facilities & Services Division Mission • Annually To create, manage and facilitate recreation experiences for all ages that promote our core values and enrich the quality of life Programs and Services for our community.
The Parks and Recreation Department is comprised of 42 parks Goal Appendix with over 650 acres of park land, 16 exercise trails/walkways, 25 To provide quality programs that meet the needs of the community, baseball/softball fields, 4 T-ball fields, 18 soccer/football fields, maximize resources, promote our core values and provide the 18 basketball courts, 45 tennis courts, 31 tot lots/playgrounds, community a variety of opportunities to participate in both self- 5 community centers, 1 outdoor aquatics facility, and an 18-hole directed and leader-directed activities. championship golf course. These amenities provide recreational opportunities for participants of all ages and abilities. Division Objectives The Recreation Facilities & Services Division has set the following Programs are made available based on participant interests, market division objectives based upon the Department’s core values and trends, recreation fundamentals and available resources. It is the strategic objectives. These objectives are in addition to, and in goal of the Recreation Facilities & Services Division to provide some cases overlap, objectives included within the strategic plan. high quality programs that meet the needs of the community and Participant: maximize resources. The Recreation Facilities & Services Division’s 1. Encourage socialization and personal growth through mission, goals and objectives are listed below. participation. 2. Provide recreation activities that improve health and wellness and build life-long skills. Mission, Goal and Objectives 3. Provide programs that are accessible. Department Mission 4. Increase and/or maintain annual participation levels. Plantation Parks and Recreation Department is a public agency of 5. Expand, restructure or eliminate existing programs based on well-trained professional staff, community partners and volunteers community demand. working to preserve, protect, improve and enhance its parkland 6. Develop new programs based on new trends and/or and recreational opportunities for current and future generations. community demand. We strive to provide places and recreational opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate and engage in activities that promote
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 127 128 Appendix Evaluation: Resources (facilities, staff, volunteers): Community Collaboration, Involvement & Communication: 2. 1. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 3. 2. 1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Continue to evaluate and review existing facilities, programs management. and evaluation planning, for information adequate provide will capabilities analysis and coordination collection, Data their contributions to the Department. for volunteers and staff recognize and rewardConsistently adequate training andsupervision. and factors; other and commitment time required, by skills based on tasks specific volunteers with volunteers matching of for system effectiveness and maintaining a diverse pool of skilled volunteers; an effective use the Improve Maintain andbuildahigh volunteer base. and expand staff skillsandcapabilities. Provide skills training and development programs to improve joint useagreements. and arrangements facility cooperative Maintain/encourage Maintain highquality programs. to increase opportunities revenue for potential. facilities existing Evaluate other and facilities of recreation related matters. forplanning, use programming, priorities setting development, in groups) interest users, participants, (residents, feedback constituent Utilize effective distribution ofpublic information materials. and efforts promotional forjoint effective efforts, promotional opportunities targeting strategic fostering by efforts Improveoutreach pursue and collaboration. partnerships through be advanced may that initiatives and projects key Identify park of of
outlined below. to support the Core Program and Service area Primary Objectives updatedreviewedand annually. Program objectives are intended be should which objectives, program Individual establish should Department The Department. the by adopted Values Core the support programprimary objectives areato of each are intended following Core Program and Service Area Primary Objectives. The the established has Division & Services Recreation The Facilities Core Program andService Area Primary Objectives eatet il ratvl cet rsuc saig and cost sharing resource create proactively will department The resources. Department of utilization best the making while residents Plantation serve better that will it is believed efforts cooperative such when services and programs recreation of Department Recreation and Parks will the extent, fullest its To Recreation Programming Plan Action: 3. • • • • • olbrt wt prnr ad pnos n h provision the on sponsors and partners with collaborate esr cmuiy aifcin n nes and adapt needs and program offerings accordingly. satisfaction community Measure and use measure to basis demand anddetermine on-going value to constituents. an on services and Participants willbuildlife-long skills Participants willimprove their health& wellness Participants willincrease socialization &personal growth demand Programs offered will supportnew trends or community demographics and abilities Programs offered will beaccessible to City of Plantation, Florida varying varying savings opportunities for City recreational facilities through community partnerships. In addition, the Parks and Recreation • Customer Comments – included on the program and rental Department will maintain an inventory of other program and evaluations. service providers to understand recreational offerings available • Attendance Numbers – compiled from daily attendance t a to the community. Information included within the inventory will drop-in facilities. Attendance numbers are tracked annually. be utilized in planning efforts to understand gaps in services and • Participation numbers – should be tracked electronically. identify opportunities for potential partnerships. Comparison reports are generated to evaluate participant data from prior seasons. Participation numbers are tracked Appendix Frequency: quarterly. On-going • Program and Service Statistics - appropriate program and service statistics are monitored and evaluated. References to statistics are used in making decisions for programs, Review of the Recreation Programming Plan program improvements, and assisting with meeting target The review and update of any plan is an essential phase of the measurements and strategic objectives. overall planning process. Updates to the Recreation Programming • Implementation of the Public Participation Process– includes Plan will coincide with updates to the Master Plan and Strategic community meetings, open houses, review teams and focus Plan in order to maintain continuity among the Department’s groups. Meeting notes are collected and considered during program and project planning. Implementation of the process planning documents. Plan updates will consider changes with occurs in conjunction with capital projects or events. community demographics, industry and local trends, resource availability, and feedback from program participants. Participant • Community Interest & Opinion Surveys – includes the feedback provides important information for improving program completion of a statistically valid survey of the community. and service offerings. The Parks and Recreation Department shall Community surveys are conducted every 3 to 5 years. Local program and service trends are identified through survey gather participant information related to programming in the results and assist in the development of agency goals and following ways: objectives.
• Program, Membership and Facility Rental Evaluations - Recreation Programming Plan Action: conducted at the end of a program session or facility rental. The Recreation Department will gather participant feedback Evaluations are conducted using the Program Evaluation using the means outlined above. Updates to the Recreation Procedure. Results for each program survey are compiled and shared with the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities Programming Plan shall be completed in conjunction with Master & Services and the Community Center Managers responsible Plan and Strategic Plan updates, or when significant changes are for the activity. Evaluations are completed quarterly. anticipated with community demographics, industry and local
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 129 130 Appendix Frequency: updates. will be tracked through program and service evaluations and plan Results implementation. to prior leaders Recreation Department and Parks the by discussed and reviewed be shall revisions Plan trends,resource availability, orresults fromparticipant feedback. Figure 5.7: Active Park • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan Community Interest &Opinion Survey –Every 3to 5 Years Public Participation Process – On-going Participation Numbers – Quarterly Attendance Numbers – Annually Program &Service Evaluations – Quarterly & Strategic Plan updates. – Updates Plan Completed in conjunction with Plan Master conjunction with in Completed Figure 5.9:City owned trail Figure 5.8:Recreation class City of Plantation, Florida Appendix
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 131 132 Appendix which are designedto: and Parks the philosophy, strategies, marketing key implement will Recreation Department marketing its and of programs part As high-quality services. that promote activities community relations and marketing integrated of delivery the through transparent and information to thetimely, residents and accurate, visitors of Plantation to provide is effort communications and The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department’s marketing and Marketing Plan Relations Community C. Appendix • Goals andObjectives • • • • • • erain ad ep hm nesad h vle parksand value recreation tothequality activitiesadd of life in Plantation. the understand them help and recreation, Educate residents and visitors about the benefits of parks and Parks and Recreation Master Plan • • of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department. Communicateattributes benefitsunique and the City the of collaborative dialogue Engage community and stakeholders in planning and ongoing Provide consistent messagingand visual identity Facilitate revenue generation Increase participation in programs, activities,and events recreation parks, Plantation’s facilities, programs, activities,and events about residents Educate or not sponsored by City of Plantation Set up information booths at local events both sponsored posters, andnewsletters Utilize Department website, social media channels, flyers, • • • Provide accurate and timely information about parks, about and people working inPlantation. information timely facilities, programs, events, and and services to residents, visitors, accurate Provide Utilize feedback from residents (surveys, etc.) to evaluate etc.) (surveys, residents from feedback Utilize use Department facilities and services Department in participate to people Encourage • • • • • • • • • • and flyers to communicate departmental programs. newsletters, media, social website, Department’s Utilize as departmental programs andservices well as recreation, and parks of benefits the about them Interactperson in residents with and to speaking visitors, Provide onlinescheduling services andfacilities specific for registration early for prizes/incentives Offer what Department facilities have to offer showcasing regularly, channels media social all on Post up to anevent leading times multiple channels media social all on Post Post linksto leagues,tournaments, groups, etc channels media social and website City on events upcoming Post Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, media and Nextdoor Department social including; on information channels event and updates Post the by providedParks &Recreation Department. services purchase or reserve to users allows and information detailed provide that links access to easy with website, content-rich updated an Maintain City of Plantation, Florida
amenities and programs • Website content is approved by the Superintendent of Administration and Special Events • Target marketing of specific groups, based on the likelihood of using a particular service or attending a particular event • Links are provided to sign up for specific events and/or activities • Utilize Facebook “boosting” feature to ensure certain segments of the population see event/service promotions • On-line registration / scheduling that best meet their needs and wants • Advertisement opportunities • Survey Monkey to send electronic surveys to those who’ve attended events and/or programs - gain feedback on what Appendix they thought about the cost (if applicable), the time/date, the location and how they found out about the event
• Gather and analyze participation numbers, cost recovery, survey feedback, and verbal feedback
• Build and maintain positive community partnerships and sponsorships with private enterprises, public agencies and civic organizations that enhance Department programs, facilities, and services
• Work closely with community groups to cross-promote events and services that align with the Department’s mission
• Accept invitations to set up booths at community events
• Invite other community organizations to set up booths at Department events Figure 5.10: City website
• Provide advertisement opportunities Social Media: • Create engaging content and post multiple times per day on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Nextdoor communicating Community Relations and Marketing Channels information about upcoming events, activities and all things Website: related to parks and recreation that are of general interest to social media audience • http://www.plantation.org/Parks-Recreation/ is managed by the City and the Parks and Recreation Department • Respond to inquiries with social media users who contact and provides valuable up-to-date information about the the Department through social media accounts, and reply to Department’s facilities, services, and events them in a promptly manner
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 133 134 Appendix Newsletters: Figure 5.11:Recreational Quarterly Newsletter • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan events andactivities. on upcoming information provide to e-newsletters Publish Events. and Managers, approvedSuperintendentofby the Special Administration & or Superintendents Division from content Newsletters are generated by the Publicity Coordinator, with and activities (program publications format guides, digital senior and printed Create by theSuperintendent of Administration and Special Events. by the Publicity Coordinator. All posting content is approved Social media posts and interactions are created and managed newsletters, etc.) to publicize upcoming events Quarterly Reports: Flyers &Posters: • • • • • • advertisements andnumber of surveys completed. to: number of partnerships not limited and sponsorships secured, number of subscribers, e-newsletter of number but analytics, media Social including Department, Recreation & Parks the of accomplishments the highlight will report The marketing efforts of the Department and relations community track to report quarterly a Publish lobbies andinCity Hall. recreation facilities’the in located monitorsof video use the through posters and flyers of distribution electronic Utilize park Hall, City centers, bulletin boards, and community partner locations community as such facilities, locations, strategicrecreation in placed are copies hard and website, Department the on posted are posters and Flyers for specificupcoming events andprograms audiences specific target to designed are posters and Flyers Recreation and Parks the Superintendent of Administration and Special events. by approved and Coordinator Publicity the byprinted and designed are posters and Flyers Figure 5.12:Event Poster City of Plantation, Florida Community Partnerships Based on the Community Profile in the Parks and Recreation • Promote other local organizations’ activities through Master Plan (PRMP), it is recommended that the proposed Department website and social media channels marketing channels target the following groups:
• Set up information booths at local events sponsored and not • Recent new residents sponsored by the Department • Longtime Plantation residents • Interact with residents and visitors, promoting Department • Individuals over 50 interested in senior programming programs and giving them a chance to win free trial passes Appendix to activities • Families with young children
• Those interested in arts, music, and cultural events Paid Advertising • Those interested in biking, running and using local trails • Utilize Facebook’s “boost” option to target specific demographics, depending on the event being promoting • Tennis and Golf clubs or organizations that are looking for tournament sites • Place advertisements for large upcoming events in local • magazines and publications Organized Sport Leagues • Aquatic clubs or organizations that are looking for • Purchase items with the City of Plantation Parks and tournament sites Recreation Department logo on them (water bottles, sunglasses, pencils, hand sanitizer, USB drives, cell phone wallets, small backpacks, etc.) to use as incentives to sign up Positioning early for events and/or hand out as free promotional items at It is recommended that the best practices to reach our target booths/events/activities population segments are by the following:
Video Boards: • Social Media: • Use specific, consistent hashtags (Instagram and Twitter) • Display upcoming information on events and activities • Post pictures from events as soon as possible following • Display shall be managed by the Publicity Coordinator the event
• Display advertisement • Tag places and people in social media posts
Target Market and Market Positioning • Partnerships: • Work with local bloggers to highlight upcoming events, Targeting programs and activities
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 135 136 Appendix designee. Responsibilities should include promoting Departmental Coordinator shallreportto Department the Director or his Publicity The Department. Recreation and Parks the for efforts designing, relations community and marketing forall overseeing and planning, responsible be shall Coordinator Publicity The Publicity Coordinator Role Basic recommendations for allstaff are the following: and thePublicity Coordinator fitstheneeds of the Plan. effective tobe it is crucial the Department staff Plan is trained appropriately, Marking and Relations Community the for order In Training Personnel • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan • • • • should befeatured onany print materials How to determine that showcase what information is most important and opportunities Department programs and events in the best photo way possible good Identifying Social mediabestpractices Collaborate with non-city organizations (HOA's, materials promotional organizations events / informational Department in distribute and participate to non-city centers) business merchants, with Collaborate and Parks events andtournaments Plantation to host destination promote best the as Department Recreation to City with Work the Department to postpromotional materials allo will that businesses local with connections Make and Fairs Health passout (Example: Outdoor Expos) to materials events interest promotional special many as Attend w role: The following are essential functions of the Publicity Coordinator and Recreation Department. be responsible for planning and coordinating events for the Parks should Coordinator Marketing the Additionally, relations. public and media, digital media, social advertising, materials, printed of programs, events, facilities, and other endeavors through all forms • • • • • • • interviews, feature stories or photo opportunities. follows up with the media for coverage, on-air opportunities, Writes and distributes press releases for the Department and and managingtheproduction, anddistribution. final editing, with assisting content, written developing for Acts as editor of the Department’s program guide. Responsible media and media and social updates sites when needed. online advertising website, Oversees of production presence. online the maintaining Department’s and developing planning, brochures, for Responsible flyers, posters, including media catalogues, booklets, andother promotional pieces. print and Oversees and manages production of informational materials advertising implement design, review andplacement. ad and Oversees programs. and events develop facilities, for campaigns to discretion Uses and Parks recreation, toparks, programs, and events. for not limited efforts but marketing including Department Recreation all oversees and Plans ofa maintenance Departmental Community Relations and Marketing Plan. and implementation development, for Responsible programs. and events, facilities, Recreation and publicity for Parks marketing and all implements Directsand City of Plantation, Florida • Conducts research to determine target audiences for Parks plans for programs, classes and events. and Recreation programs, events, and services. Includes developing and implementing on-site and online surveys. • Initiates and prepares contracts for marketing, website and print vendors. Negotiates contracts as needed. • Develops and maintains strong network with regional media channels through frequent interaction and promotional • Conducts monthly Marketing meeting with Department requests. Director and Assistant Director to report on current Marketing activities, 3 (three) month look ahead, and budget status • Budget oversight for marketing and advertising efforts including print media, social media contracts, websites, • Prepares and submits quarterly and year-end marketing Appendix print media, advertising, newsletters, quarterly brochure, analytics reports to the Department Director and City to marketing distribution, etc. show effectiveness of marketing and promotional efforts including evaluation methods, marketing success, and • Obtains, prepares and submits cost estimates for inclusion in marketing trends. the annual budget for marketing and promotion of the Parks Evaluation Process and Recreation Department. Monitoring and evaluating the planning activities and status of • Reviews professional publications and keeps abreast of the the Community Relations and Marketing Plan implementation developments in the marketing field, particularly as it applies is as important as identifying the strategic issues and goals. to Parks and Recreation. Attends professional development Monitoring and evaluation will ensure that the Department is meetings, workshops and seminars. following the direction established during planning. Evaluation can be measured in many ways which include direct measurement and • Partners with Superintendent, Supervisors and Managers indirect measurement. Evaluation should be conducted following to conceptualize and plan marketing for facilities, programs, the completion of each campaign. This ensures that successful classes, and special events. marketing strategies are emphasized, and unsuccessful strategies • Develops and maintains relationships with local schools, are reviewed for applicability and changed as necessary. major employers and other community groups to encourage partnerships with the Parks and Recreation Department and Direct Measurement: participation in Department programs and events. 1. Program registrations 2. Attendance at events and comparison to previous events • Promotes and supports Department special events with 3. Program costs marketing efforts, planning, securing sponsorships, providing 4. Revenue generated through sponsors and donations community relations, and on-site assistance. 5. Revenues generated 6. Attendance • Conducts regular Marketing meetings so that the Department 7. Social media analytics can collaborate and create short- and long-range marketing 8. Surveys
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 137 138 Appendix leadership staff and officially updated every five years. Department the by needed as updated and reviewed be should this Plan. Therefore, the Community Relations and Marketing Plan the community’s needs and planning ahead should be reflected in to proactive being of value Department’s The process. planning overall the in component essential an is plan any of review The Review of Plan Indirect Measurement: 4. 3. 2. 1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Word of mouthreferrals Distribution of collateral Website andsocialmediatraffic (likes, comments, etc.) Media coverage City of Plantation, Florida Appendix
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 139 140 Appendix achieving theCity’s vision for thefuture. in plays Department the role the outline that policies and goals includes and amenities these of importance the addresses Plan Health Community Recreation and Parks The networks. social providethat physicalaccesstoactivity ascommunity as and well network leisure the of part are facilities These amusement. and and relaxation enjoyment,physical activity, gathering, community development, for aplace provide amenities These trails. and facilities, recreational parks, centers, community parks, facility regional premier parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, "healthycommunity." rangeTheDepartmenta ofmaintains mini- to works proactively improve the physical and social conditions in its effort to create Department a Recreation and Parks The service improveactivities quality the lifeof residents enjoyand community at Plantation. opportunities recreational Numerous Community Health Overview Appendix D. Community Health and encouraging civicpride. meeting for spaces offering by city the within places connect to people and livability, and health community's a improve can facilities recreational and Parks ages. all of residents and needs special with people minors, seniors, including community, the of into account the health and family enrichment needs of members turn, it seeks to provide a healthy and safe environment by taking In programs. service community and facilities, recreational trails, parks, to access increase and maintain to aims Department The Purpose of theCommunity Health Plan Parks and Recreation Master Plan and recreational activities. allows for programs to offer a variety of healthy physical activities that implementation and policies goals, for basis the forms here collected knowledge The support. programmatic and financial of range a broad requires services and facilities innovative provide to continually to ability Department’s The parks. dog and pools, swimming courts, sports areas, play water fields, sports lighted as such amenities include now services facilities recreation and areas, parks at and picnic playgrounds traditional to addition In community. a within change needs leisure and interests the time, With community. the in health improve will opportunities social and services, medical access, food healthy how discusses reviews Italso the City. in Plan located facilities Health recreation and trails, Community parks, Recreation and Parks The Figure 5.13: Yoga class City of Plantation, Florida Recreational Trails (Equestrian, Bicycle and Pedestrian) Appendix
Legend 1 Plantation Heritage Park 3 New River Greenway Broward County Park
2 Country Club Estates 4 Hiatus Road Greenway
Figure 5.1: Recreational Trails (Equestrian, Bicycle and Pedestrian) Map
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 141 142 Appendix Recreational Trails and Open Space Connections and trail planning. park and natureactivities, and golfprogramming,trail and tennis and adult sports, cultural and performing arts programs, aquatics, youth programs, family programs, and services club senior programs, classes, interest special events, City special holiday celebrations, camps, scope youth programs, This preschool includes programming. service of amenity recreational and service, activity, through community entire the serves Department The approximately including facilities and over acres 650 of parkland. parks 42City-owned of up made is Department The facilities. recreational oversees programming and planning within City Department parks, trails, and recreation Recreation and Parks The Department Inventory Overview Urban trails, which provide alternative circulation for bicyclists, for circulation alternative provide which trails, Urban corridors. trail multi-use and corridors trail urban corridors: trail of types two are there system, destinations trail the Within other City. the within and restaurants, parks, stores, neighborhoods, colleges, residential schools, connects system trail The miles. 4 approximately GreenwayofRoad Hiatus the and miles, 5 approximatelyGreenwayRiver ofNew the miles, Trail1.85 of Estates Club Country to home is City Additionally, the miles. 9.4 higher need for trails. The Department oversees 16 trails totaling Recreation trends . and input from the PRMP processwell also indicate as provide trails associated that riding benefits or and jogging, many walking, with are There circulation. bicycle and pedestrian of means alternative an recreational as serves and provides opportunities Plantation throughout system trail The Parks and Recreation Master Plan designed to provide enjoyment andrecreational activity. also are they transportation, of mode a as another to place one corridors within the City. While they provide a means to get from designed to provide access within the parks and along residential are corridors trail Multi-use activities. social toand commercial, cultural, retail, access and provide core City’s the of sections are located alongside roads. These trails go through the developed of dedicated open space consisting of parkland, pastoral open pastoral parkland, of consisting space open dedicated of ofanimals. and plantsCityThe totalof containsa acres 1,588.90 variety a for habitat preservecommunity the within open areas space the Also, ecosystem. local the and beauty natural area’s the protect Plantation within preserves and areas space Open Open Space Figure 5.14:City Trail City of Plantation, Florida space, utilitarian open space, corridor open space, and specialized Emerging trends in community planning are changing the quality corridor open space. Figure 4.2 and Table 2.1 in the Parks and and character of cities. In general, greater emphasis is being Recreation Master Plan shows the location and describes open placed on creating more healthy places, fostering greater physical space classifications in greater detail. and social connectivity, and reducing environmental impacts, all of which enhance the quality of life in a community. The City has embraced many of these planning trends, which are evident in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP), the Department’s
Strategic Plan, and the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Appendix
These practices are still evolving and tend to overlap and reinforce other themes in the PRMP, rather than being distinctive topics. The Community Health Plan defines goals and strategies to provide more opportunities for community health and family enrichment in the City for five major topics: physical activity, safety, access to healthy foods, access to health care and medical services, and community involvement and social networks.
Physical Activity
Figure 5.15: Volunteer Wetland Preserve Plantation residents, business owners, and visitors recognize the importance of having a variety of recreation choices throughout the community to create more opportunities for physical activity. Community Health and Family Enrichment The City already provides a robust community services program where residents of all ages can engage in a broad range of A healthy community is a community that constantly develops and activities, from swimming to Zumba lessons. Continuing these enhances physical and social environments and extends certain programs and expanding them to reach the entire spectrum of community resources that allow people to support each other in users ranging from children, teens, adults, and seniors is supported carrying out all of life's functions and in growing to their maximum in the Parks and Recreation Community Health Plan and the Parks potential. Healthy places are designed and built to enhance the and Recreation Master Plan. quality of life for all people living, working, learning and playing in the City.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 143 144 Appendix of thecommunity. definesPlan strategies and goals that further reinforce safety the Health the Community recommendations, these to addition In where security features and procedures are being recommended. is community the of Department’sStrategicPlan safetythe and PRMP fosteredthe through the on focus Department’s The programming, andmaintenance. design, involving strategies community safer create to order in required is involvement Community action. single one by solved be cannot issue This undertaking. intricate an is space open and inparks safety Community security. of perception the and ofpark use level the between relationship direct a is there shows wellness and has a direct relationship to their usage rate. Research a community to key is safe recreation facilities and Keepingpark Community Safety Figure 5.16:Kidsplaying inpark Parks and Recreation Master Plan and facilities. events community at alternatives food healthier introduce also of healthiermeans transportation to goods. can Department The alternative an offer can Department the walkways pedestrian / connections to the Farmer's Market. By providing additional trails provide can trails Recreational attend. who those forcommunity of sense a creates also MarketFarmer’s the community, the to foods health offering from Apart goods. wholesome and fresh to access with community the provide to is purpose City’s The items. more many and cheeses, breads, flowers, orchids, plants, andnon- organic items, produce,producedlocallyfoodhoney,organic homemade certified fresh offers Market Farmer’s Park. The Volunteer at Saturday every Market Farmer’s a is foods. There to healthy access offer that place in services are There healthy options. provide to restaurants encouraging and stores convenience and corner grocery at foods fresh to access better markets, farmer’s and gardens community providing through residents for options expanding of importance the recognizes City The options. food healthy of range wide a to access consistent with struggle may options, transportation limited economic hardship, or simply lack of to good choices, some residents due Whether community. entire the for guaranteed not is meals unprocessed and grains, whole vegetables, and fruits fresh like foods healthy to Access Access to Healthy Foods cannot maintain a high quality of life. The City can help provide help can City The life. of quality high a maintain residentscannot services, medical and care health to access Without Access to Health Care and Medical Services City of Plantation, Florida better access by ensuring that public transit connects to medical services and by identifying locations where new medical services are a priority. By looking for trail and pedestrian connections to health facilities, the City can build relationships with Plantation General Hospital, Westside Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health South, UHealth, and other local and regional hospitals and clinics or community organizations to ensure equitable access to medical care. Appendix
The Department should continue to include fitness and wellbeing services through their Senior Programming Division. Activities and events such as health fairs, health lectures, and fitness classes are an integral part of generating awareness of health services for the senior population. In addition the Department should continue Figure 5.17: Community Event to offer health education and wellbeing classes and programs to their Youth Programming Division. Goals and Strategies A safe, secure, and healthy environment is the foundation of a successful community. The following goals and policies address Community Involvement and Social Opportunities quality of life in the City by supporting active lifestyles, community The PRMP process has helped foster an understanding of the safety, access to nutritious foods, access to health care and major challenges and opportunities faced in Plantation. From medical services, and community and social connectivity. the dedicated elected officials to the workshop participants and • Plan for, acquire, develop, and maintain a system of local survey participants, a diversity of opinions helped to develop parks connected through an integrated network of trails and the City’s vision for the future. The City will continue to develop high-quality recreational facilities. social and community organizations (e.g., Friends of the Helen Create and Implement a Trail System to increase B. Hoffman Library, Plantation Historical Society), youth sports o opportunities for physical activity (e.g., walking, biking), groups, business groups, educational institutions, and residents healthy lifestyles, and to reduce reliance on cars. to ensure support for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Promote increased access to parks and open spaces, implementation. o pedestrian- and bike-oriented routes to parks and open space, greening of public rights-of-way, and a variety of active and passive uses of parks and open space.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 145 146 Appendix • o o o o o o personal enrichment, andpositive relationships. development, by skill learning, lifelong communities fun, wellness, promote healthy building that programs service in community and recreation supporting leader a Become o o o Parks and Recreation Master Plan elh uis n ak; ate wt te ulc Safety Public the with partner parks; in and audits safety health community conducting for system a Create that theDepartment may not offer. programs and health expand care facilities and offer to them with health partner local with relations Enhance discourages that design creates asafe andcomfortable environment. facility and surveillancenatural provides and crime, deters vandalism, park Promote parks, at City opportunities facilities and events. eating healthy Promote lifestyle choices. and eating healthy of benefits health public the Promote school-yard gardens,gardens, healthy restaurants, andfarmer’s markets. community stands, farm food markets, ethnic stores, grocery full-service as such sources healthyoptions.meal Attract a wide range healthyof food increasing access to locally grown food, fresh produce, and Facilitate safe, convenient access to healthy foods through parkland their of part as requirement. spaces, civic other or mini- parks, plazas, to provide development infill new Require the City’s parkland standard orexceed of meet 4 acres per to 1,000 residents. Element Space Open and Recreation in accordance with the approved City Comprehensive Plan Require new development to be designed and constructed Provide accessible walking paths within parkfacilities. o and trails. Environmental Through Design (CPTED) Prevention guidelines throughout the parks, facilities, Crime Implement Department. City of Plantation, Florida Appendix
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 147 148 Appendix the past20 years or more. for practices sustainable implementing been have departments environment. City the positively impact that to ofthings number a doing been have they that shows departments City of survey Arecent cool!” was green before “…green been has Plantation efforts by beinga/an: The City strives to be a leader in these environmental stewardship The City believes that successfulenvironmental stewardship will: environment. global and regional local, the on effect an have do The City understands that its employees, residents and businesses greenhouse gasemissions. harmful reducing to committed is and generations future as well change as operations and designs climate term near forconsidered be to global needs that recognizes Plantation of City The Environmental Responsibility Overview Appendix E.Environmental Responsibility • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan principles into their buildingsand sites. “green” and incorporate to useplans development private encouraging land and ordinances zoning updating by by redevelopment and development Plantation to Influencer residents and businesses communicating thebenefits of sustainable practices. Plantation to Educator efficiency, energy of recycling, areaswaste reduction, water conservation, andmore. the in residents to Example result inlongterm cost savings protect natural resources for future generations lessen theCity’s negative impactontheenvironment enhance local andnational energy savings efforts
economic vibrancy of theregion. and life of quality the protecting and enhancing to committed is Department and Recreation Parks Plantation The actions. and lead by example through can implementing sustainable It policies, plans, practices. sustainable learn to tools the with provided is of environmental practices to ensure that the community it serves spectrum wide a across role leadership a take to position unique such as implements practices that support and them. The responsibility Department is in environmental the on values City’s of the advocate a proud is Department Recreation and Parks The the National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat program, Habitat Backyard Federation’s Wildlife National the through schools and Habitat, businesses homes, certify to worked which Operation program, recycling residential the as such Thereare green practices already place throughout in Plantation, Best Practices in Place Figure 5.18:City owned Wetland Preserve City of Plantation, Florida environmentally friendly construction and demolition debris schools in March and April, the Street Tree Program, management requirements, nearly 14 miles of multi-use recreation and Operation Habitat have been long standing traditions. trails throughout the City, and the establishment of “healthy • Certified “Community Wildlife Habitat” through National neighborhoods” such as Plantation Midtown, which makes it safer Wildlife Federation (NWF). The City has certified at least 200 and easier for residents to navigate throughout the community homes, 5 schools and 6 businesses. without the use of a motorized vehicle. • Farmers Market every Saturday at Volunteer Park.
Each of these efforts is a small part of a larger effort to find ways to Appendix sustain natural resources in order to ensure they remain available for generations to come. Here are a few more practices in place:
• Resolution 10481 which states the City of Plantation to become a “green local government” through improved environmental performance. This resolution proves the City’s commitment and set values on environmental responsibility. • The City received Gold certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) “Green Local Government” certification program. It is one of only 11 cities in the state to achieve the Gold level. . The City’s mission statement was changed to include a “green” component and added a budget goal for sustainable practices: Mission Statement: To continually improve citizens’ quality of life through the provision of Figure 5.19: Plantation Farmer's Market value-driven, quality public services and facilities that reflect the expectations of Plantation residents and the • The City uses “green” cleaning products in its facilities. business community and confirm the City’s commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. • The Public Works department has replaced all City thermostats with programmable thermostats and replaced traditional . Sustainability Practices Goal: Support sustainable lighting with T-8 alternatives. They are also working with the development projects that promote positive economic Purchasing department to replace many household items growth, increase social conscience, advance fair (cleaning products, paper goods, light bulbs, etc.) with “eco- competitiveness, stimulate technological innovation and friendlier” items. ultimately lead to improved quality of life for this and • The Administration and Planning & Zoning departments future generations. encourage sustainable practices in all new development and • Plantation’s Landscape Division has been leading the way in redevelopment. “green” efforts for years. Arbor Day activities at Plantation
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 149 150 Appendix • • • • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan 6 In 2019, Staff members in the Parks Division teamed up with organizations. to non-profit them donating by computers recycles also IT Building. and Resources Human of Departments and office the in etc.), applications, permit and applications job online timesheets, employee agenda, (Council initiatives copy paper. scrap and used, recycled, of out pads note makes City The other endof life office supplies. The majority of the Departments recycle toner cartridges and month. Earth celebrate to Park Tree Liberty at landscaping the up Information Technology Information books are alsocollected andresold by Friends of theLibrary. phones to Women in Distress and other organizations. cell take community the from volunteers Library, Plantation hog the Through submissions. and permits will be paperless with online or electronic permit out, printed of instead computers on viewed and stored are All department forms are available online, reports and emails out. them printing than rather files appropriate to links send correspondence and documents, fax scan possible, whenever permits or to related email employees all that requests BuildingThe documents save and use; in electronically rather thanprinting themout. not when department the in building platesratherand mugs shut paperoffplastic; than lightsand ceramic use Servicespossible; whenever duplex copy and print They also Development magazines. and binders, plastic, the glass, paper, recycle within Individuals th and 8 and th graders at Our Savior Lutheran School to spruce to School Lutheran Savior Our at graders Department has attempted to go paperless and paperless attempted Department go has to Police eatet n te ee B Hoffman B. Helen the and department
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1. goals are described in the following The pages. Each section contains: term. long achieve to strives Department the and community what describe that goals main seven of comprised is Plan The Plantation Parks and Recreation Environmental Responsibility Goals and Strategies • • • • gas (GHG), andincrease thesavings inoperating costs. Increaserenewable energy, reduce production of greenhouse Greenhouse Gas andEnergy Reduction ua Rsucs a gn ppres o jb applications and employee performance reviews. job for paperless gone has Resources Human • • • The Plantation Parks and Recreation Department will Department Recreation and Parks Plantation The Tactic: Key Recommendations: operating costs. the risks associated with the increasingreliance on fossil fuel and reduces and energy environmental energy decreases of production renewable non-renewable of use the Plantation is committed to bringing down GHGs. Reducing Automobiles constitute an important source of air pollution. Why thegoal isimportant: Tactics Key Recommendations: Why thegoal isimportant: • . . . . . Adopt Green Fleet Policy which includes: Utilize smaller more energy efficient vehicles Retrofitting existing vehicles Use of alternative power sources Purchase of higher performing vehicles Anti-idling directives City of Plantation, Florida focus on reductions from the significant emissions sources opportunities, habitats for wildlife, minimize pollution including transportation, buildings, and water and sewer and improve the quality of air and water. infrastructure. • Key Recommendations: • Inventory deteriorated green spaces and create strategies for restoration 2. Building Green Facilities and Reducing Energy Consumption Lessen environmental impacts of buildings and infrastructure • Protect natural resources such as trees owned by the City. • Protect our natural and drainage water bodies through storm water controls Appendix • Why the goal is important: Buildings account for one third of the energy consumed • Create greener neighborhood infrastructure, such in this country and two thirds of the electricity generated. as bio-swales and rain gardens Improving the performance of buildings and infrastructure in Plantation to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas • Tactic: emissions, operating costs, and environmental risks will Build on recognized best management practices (BMPs), help achieve this goal. enhance management planning, and increase airshed and watershed protection. • Key Recommendations: • Create high performing buildings that are more energy efficient, conserve water, and use environmentally friendly products. • Conduct energy audits of existing buildings and utilize audit findings to prioritize upgrades and improvements.
• Tactic: Continuously improve City-owned buildings and promote national standards for new buildings and infrastructure to improve the effective use of existing natural and physical resources.
3. Healthy Environment and Natural Areas Promote clean air, water, and soil; healthy habitats, and natural areas. Figure 5.20: Large canopy trees within City park • Why the goal is important: Natural resources are important for both the environment and people, because they provide valuable leisure
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 151 152 Appendix 5. 4. on theenvironment. impact significant a have grow can communities wayTheour Strong Community and Livable Neighborhoods • • • while decreasing theproduction of waste. Maximize the resource recovery by reducing, reusing, recycling Reducing Waste Parks and Recreation Master Plan Recycling Programs like theElectronic Recycling Program. County Broward and System Coach Recycle Department Works Public the including partners key with work and Build on successful implementation of recycling programs, Tactic: • • • • • Key Recommendations: landfill andimprove the community's sustainability. By reducing that waste stream, it will prolong the life of our waste going to the landfills consists of recyclable materials. the of 50% than more the in that estimated is taxpayer It Plantation. and vital jurisdiction of every is to landfills interest to economic going is that waste the Reducing Why thegoal isimportant: waste diversion practices on businesses and residents encourage and Educate sites Increase amount of compost produced and used at City Reduce waste by reducing unnecessary packaging ofthe 25% material generated atleast recycle projects demolition that ordinance requiring an of implementation the Support and parks facilities city through programs recycling Develop 6. • • multi- andsingle-occupant vehicles. Efficient movement of people via transit, cycling, walking, and Alternative Transportation • • • Key Recommendations: also household transportation costs. It connectivity. and costs, infrastructure communityCity gases, greenhouse reduces and improves transportation health active physical and transit to Shifting Why thegoal isimportant: and and development regulations. infill of types what redevelopment are appropriate, and then apply this to planning livability, about Plan dialogue Comprehensive community City’s in engage regulations, development the land and of strength the Using Tactic: Key Recommendations: active encourages community Livable neighborhoodsattract residents andbusinesses. and tourism. and pride, civic businesses, City local transportation, vibrant A Why thegoal isimportant: • • • • • transportation in Plantation alternative promote and improve to ways Explore Address known gapsinrecreational trails network Create green spaces andimprove traffic calming the community throughout linkages non-motorized Improve complete streets and communities bikeable walkable,create to how Examine codes and policies for land use to determine City of Plantation, Florida • Tactic: the value and practice sustainable living Implement Plantation Parks and Recreation Master Plan • Create periodic reports to the community on the and Strategy Plan in regard to Recreational Pathways City's on-going environmental responsibility.
• Tactic: The City will continue to focus on its investment of educational pieces through social media, the City website, and the Quarterly Recreation Publication with an emphasis
on both parks and recreation and city initiatives. Appendix
Figure 5.21: City Trail
7. Educate and Engage the Community
Our responsibility is not only for our own operations, butto lead by example to encourage greater environmental stewardship Figure 5.22: Plantation Preserve by residents and local businesses.
• Why the goal is important: Implementation of Plan Engaging and educating the community fosters a greater sense of community and pride; and leads to better and The Environmental Responsibility Plan of the Plantation Parks and more strongly supported civic decisions. Recreation Department sets clear course for the entire community • Key Recommendations: but also defines strategies for the City to work towards its goals • Reach out to stakeholders and residents to teach and objectives. Nevertheless, the program is long-term, it is
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 153 154 Appendix towards environmental responsibility. The Department has a special responsibility in setting the example working towards the goals and objectives set out in this program. and to become a sustainable community. All citizens play a part in the in partners business and citizens that facilities and parks responsibilityprotectseriously,the toits The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to, and takes external cooperation. efficient for basis the on build to continue will Department the addition, the In Element. and Conservation Plan, Plan Master Comprehensive Recreation City’s and Parks the plan, this by set recommendations sustainability. and goals support the follow and will Improvements delivery service core improve to systems internal strong build to continue will Department The effort between the community andthestakeholders. delivery core collective and and concerted a require must Implementation service. process internal its stakeholders, external its on rely must Department the successful, be to Plan the For sustainability efforts of theCity and execution iscrucial. the in important is it long-term, is plan Nevertheless,the crucial. important in the sustainability efforts of the City and execution is Parks and Recreation Master Plan City have entrusted to us to entrusted have City City of Plantation, Florida Appendix
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 155 156 Appendix public both visually and physically. Public art is often funded by funded often is art Public physically. and visually both public the to inpublic accessible and and outside usually designed realm, public displayed the or been space being has of intention that the media with any implemented in art is art Public reassures that residents andnewcomers to respond ingenerous. investment of a movement creating therefore that it improves quality and significance of the built environment, is does art public what of part keyA art. public through created diversity.cultural places to emotional are connections and Visual and ethnicour to playtribute residents,and formal it's and place the of history the about public the educate neighborhoods, our invigorate parks, in experiences our enrich this like memorable are that Places community. our value and neighbors our meet future return, to us invite and places public Memorable current Plantation. of goals fulfill to gateway a as serve can art Public Public Art anditsRelationship to Plantation The goals of theplanare thefollowing: and other civicgroups andprivate entities. Parksand by the Recreation Department lead in is collaboration withPlan the City of Places Plantation Public in Art Plantation’s Appendix F. Art inPublicPlaces Plan • • • • Parks and Recreation Master Plan public artinPlantation. promote to program sustainable and long-term a Outline Develop anear-term implementation plan. Assess available sources of funding. and enhance theuniqueidentity of Plantation. Program Places Public in Art the guide to input civic and public broad with created document planning a Produce vision andgoals of thisplan. the inspire values These residents. City and stakeholders from Parks and Recreation Master Plan, through the feedback received Fundamental values emerged through the Planning process of the Values Values, Vision &Program Goals programs have become popular inthelast20thcentury art ofpublic percent A large services. and entities government • • • • art program that is public as diverse a as Plantation’s Having population is of ethnicities. key and groupsa diversity age all from ranges includes population Plantation’s trend. this trendsthe of major growing the of one is diversity Population Embrace Diversity the City’s initiative toimprove thedistricts. of advantage take to crucial is it thereforecenters; City and the of redevelopment coreCity’scommercialareas the are districts futuredistricts. These for stage the set and safety obtain to Safe order as additional state and in local financial resources established to address Districts public were Improvement areas Neighborhood Gateway and Midtown Strengthening Midtown andGateway Areas by new is valued residents as well aslongstandingresidents. authenticity This generations. through gives the city a genuine “hometown” feeling that asasuburb has evolved not merely City. identity, aunique has Plantation Being Authentic assets. to open spaces and high-quality parks are all viewed as major Connection to nature is highly valued in Plantation. Closeness Connection to Nature and Parks future and the City of Plantation does not fall short of short fall not does Plantation of City the and future The City’s mission on preservingfamily-oriented valueson City’smission The
City of Plantation, Florida to its success and will promote a holistic community. 3. Encourage art in all public places, in all parts of Plantation. Public art is indeed a free museum, making art available to • Well-Managed Program that Produces Art Projects everybody. Public art should be incorporated into Plantation's The goal is to design a maintainable program with the funds, entire fabric, helping to create unforgettable locations in every vision, and staff that result in significant art projects. neighborhood.
4. Utilize art to express the unique civic identity of Plantation. Vision Plantation is a unique city that offers an urban environment intermixed with a “hometown” lifestyle. The City offers rich
Public art is a visible expression of Plantation’s values. Art animates Appendix our public spaces, provides profound and memorable community amenities and a competitive business environment. Plantation’s population is diverse, with long-established families and new experiences, and creates connections between neighbors, old and residents from different age groups and ethnicities. Art shall new residents, the city and the natural environment. Investment consider the contributions made to Plantation from many in creating meaningful public spaces can strengthen connections viewpoints. between residents and the City and connections between the 5. Contribute to the efforts to strengthen Midtown and Gateway neighborhoods of Plantation. Public art is part of Plantation's road areas. map and is a vital component of creating a community that future Arts and culture will help foster sense of community, identity, generations will be proud to call home. and beautification of the special districts. Public art should be used to add to the city centers ' beauty and tourist appeal, and should play a major role in the planning and development of these special areas. Program Goals 6. Support local artists by encouraging their participation in 1. Establish a collection of work of high artistic quality and public art creation and selection. enduring value. Technical assistance and mentoring opportunities for Art commissioned and donated is of high aesthetic quality, Plantation artists should be provided to develop the public art represent a range of media, and can be both permanent and capabilities in the local arts community. temporary. The Public Art Program should be sustainable, with the resources to ensure the commissioning of quality work in a 7. Use public art as a tool to promote design excellence. well-managed collection. The planning and design of the built environment will include the use of public art and artists. Early involvement of the artists 2. Create inviting places for people to gather, connect to each in these processes may lead to truly distinctive suburban other and their community. development. Public art should set the quality standard for Plantation values its family-friendly atmosphere, a place where subsequent neighbors and developers. “neighbors, generations and cultures connect.” Art should be used to enhance memorable places and destinations that draw 8. Establish funding mechanisms people to engage in public life. Establish funding mechanisms that ensure effective
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 157 158 Appendix • • • • • • Implementation Steps 10. 9. Develop specific program policies and guidelines per and guidelines Manage artprojects policies program recommendations in Art in Public Places Plan specific Develop Develop staffing and work plans Develop City code language for fundingmechanisms • • • • • • options recommended from including mechanisms funding Adopt City Council to adopt Plan large. at community the with entities private and Community, Art BrowardPublicthe by expandArtengaging Division,Cultural to look for opportunities continue to should DepartmentThe partnership. by Art Public expand to opportunities for Look to resources dedicated and guidelines preserve andsustaintheartwork. set will plan The collection. art the City’s of maintenance and preservation the Ensure properly andfinance program management. infrastructure significant civil to commission high quality artworks, and private preserve them other sufficiently be investmentshould oflevelenhancements. The and public renovation, into artwork development, public of incorporation Parks and Recreation Master Plan Other new sources of fundingasthey become available Foundation (long-term mechanism) Incentive system for publicartinprivate development Plantation Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Public percent for artordinance Annual appropriation from City Council :
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Periodic assessment of Public Art Program art inprivate development Develop outreach strategies and materials to encourage public support of thePublic Art Program in materials and strategies outreach and education Develop Develop mural incentive program Provide workshops andtechnical assistance for localartists process budget the with occurrence in plan, work annual of Creation officials, City with developers, architects, design designers, planners civic in excellence for Advocate Public Schools, private developers, etc.) (County,services art public on collaboratemay which groups Develop relationship with non-City of Plantation agencies and seek opportunities for inclusion of publicart and Departments City with agreements partnership Develop areas specifically through participating in current Plan process development Gateway and development Midtown on Focus Art Program or Public County Broward (PACC) to program Council art public Culture the outsource and Arts Plantation a Develop Develop aPublic Art Committee existing for plan public art conservation and maintenance Develop Inventory existing publicart collection City of Plantation, Florida Public Art Site Opportunities This is a map of key Public Art Site Opportunities, indicating the primary sites for public art identified through this planning process. Opportunities may arise that are not on this map. Appendix
Figure 5.2: Public Art Site Opportunities Map
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 159 160 Appendix David Fichter Wayne, MI Gateway District Area Umbrella Sky Project: Águeda, Portugal Midtown District Area Jeppe Hein Ordrupgaard, Denmark Parks & Trails Public Art Examples Parks and Recreation Master Plan Amherst, MA Fort Myers, FL Montr éal, Canada Montreal’s Luz Studio Montréal, Canada Various Artists Deland, FL Silver Spring, MD City of Plantation, Florida Gateways (City Entrance) Appendix
Delray Beach, FL Los Angeles, CA Old Strathcona, Alberta, Canada Michelle Newman Paul Tzanetopoulos Behrends Group
Citywide Initiatives
Clearwater, FL Pompano Beach, FL Denver, CO Various Artists / Community Organizations Various Artists
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 161 162 Appendix eomne fnig ehnss o te ulc Art Public the for of mechanisms Program funding Recommended Funding andProgram Options • • are recommended funding mechanisms. current and potential arts collaborators and donors. The following community'sfromcommunitythe support growth,maximize and Plantation's broader development strategies, connect with future The best funding mechanisms are those that are part of the City of preserve themproperly andfinance program management. artworks, quality high to obtain significant sufficiently be should rates Investment enhancements. infrastructure civil other and of public artwork into public and private development, renovation, Establish funding mechanisms that ensure effective incorporation promote areliable, high-quality program of annualprojects. and Plan this in out set goals the achieve mechanisms funding ofrange a thatrecommended is Itprojects. annual program with high-qualityreliable,Strategy promote a this and in out set goals the achieve mechanisms funding of range a that recommended is It collections. of maintenance and management and projects, art of implementation and development management, program Funds from this source should be designated to a public art public a to designated be should source this from Funds artwork. forpublic aside set be should overbudgets$25,000 with projects development capital city of 2% forpublic ordinance. art a percent aadopt should Plantation of City The Percent for public artordinance: and retain personnel andto support artprojects. A City expenditure is required to fund the program, to employ Annual appropriation from City Council: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Plantation should support three key elements: key three support should Plantation • • • • not identified in this report. As the improves,economy when the As report. this in identified not are which art public supporting mechanisms other explore should Committee Art Public the and Plantation of City The Other new sources of funding asthey become available: Plantation. program of art public the sustain will which funds generating of purpose thelong-term for be used should foundation A A Plantation arts&culture foundation: Plantation. at work to going are incentives what knowing is projects art obtaining to key The art. public for City the to contributed is development new any of 1% were allocation development open accessible for space in development. An example would provision be to have a private City's the with accordance in perhaps developers, private for amenities other and art in private public toinclude be implemented art should systems Incentive forpublic development: systems allocation Incentive sources. development development/economic community other or the Plantation Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and/ by funded be should areas those of redevelopment the with associated projects art public district Gateway and Midtown other community development sources: Plantation Community Redevelopment Agency and/or (CRA) public artprojects. forsignificant moreused be can and accumulate projectswill development capital smaller from contributions that so fund City of Plantation, Florida new federal or state legislation is implemented, or as partner • No new organizations seek ways to implement public art projects, program dollars. Limited, depending on these frameworks may become available. • Use Public $0 Art Committee availability of Public Art Program Options members to Committee staff. move forward Cost Components Tasks Plan goals. Option 1 Conclusion
Establish program, funding Appendix The Art in Public Places Plan aims to provide both the broad vision • 1 full-time staff: mechanisms, policies $40,000 and procedures. Begin and goals for Plantation’s Public Art Program and the practical • Signature art establishing partnerships. mechanisms to accomplish these goals. Initiate first art project. $100,000 project: $40,000 Develop materials, marketing. • Marketing, Assess condition of current materials, maintenance City artwork. Develop plan: $20,000 a foundation funding mechanism. Option 2 • Part-time staff person: $20,000 Scaled-back version of Option 1 with staff focused • Signature art project: $40,000 on program development $80,000 and managing an initial art • Marketing, project. materials, maintenance plan: $20,000 Option 3 • Part-time staff Similar to Option 2, without person: $20,000 a City-sponsored art project. $30,000 • Marketing, Strong focus on developing materials: the program without $10,000 managing an art project. Option 4
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 163 164 Appendix OSRCIG SIAE O TTL OUAIN FOR POPULATION TOTAL OF ESTIMATES CONSTRUCTING and Business Research (BEBR) Methodology by theBureau of Economic Appendix G.Population Studies The foundation of the housing units method is the fact that the is method units housing the of foundation The are at leastasaccurate asthoseproduced by any other method. applied at any level of geography, and can produce estimates that the United in States because it estimates can utilize a wide variety of population data sources, can be local making for method used commonly most the is This households). (or units housing occupied in changes on based are population in changes which in unit method, the housing using produced are estimates The other typesof temporary residents. or seasonal include not do they Florida; of residents permanent to solely refer estimates The estimates. county the of sum the the subcounty as calculated is estimate state the county and estimates each for of sum the as calculated county.are estimates each County of balance unincorporated the and villages, and area in Florida, with subcounty and subcounty areas defined as county incorporated cities, every towns for estimates population makes (BEBR) Research Business and Economic of Bureau The Parks and Recreation Master Plan COUNTIES AND SUBCOUNTY AREAS INFLORIDA Richard Doty, Suzanne Roulston-Doty, Stefan Rayer Bureau of Economic andBusiness Research and Stanley K.Smith University of Florida October, 2018 to mean the place where he/she lives and sleeps most of the time. construed generally is which residence, of place usual his/her of Census definitions require a person to be counted as an inhabitant HOUSEHOLDS for April 1,2018. areas subcounty and counties Florida's for estimates population report,this develop to used techniquesdata and the we describe data sources, using one or more of several possible techniques. In almost are never components known exactly. these Rather, they must that be estimated from is various course, of problem, The known. be also would population total the exactly, known were three components these If an estimate. not identity, an is This in included estimates of thegroup quarters population. are population) homeless the (e.g., quarters living permanent without people number of the of Estimates t. time at per household at time t, and GQt is the group quarters population persons of number average the is PPHt t, time at units housing where Pt is the population at time t, Ht is the number of occupied Pt =(Ht xPPHt) +GQt homes, andprisons: nursing barracks, military dormitories, college as such quarters group in living persons ofnumber the plus (PPH), household per persons occupied of number average the times (households) units housing of number the as calculated any be of can population area The geographic prison. state a or mobilehome, dormitory, a college a an apartment, unit, family single traditional a almost everyone lives in some type of housing structure, whether City of Plantation, Florida This place is not necessarily the same as one’s legal or voting not available for all areas of the state, but in places in which the residence. A household is the person or group of people occupying data are available and appear to be reliable we may use them in a housing unit; by definition, the number of occupied housing conjunction with other data sources. units is the same as the number of households. Households refer Our second data source is residential building permits, as solely to permanent residents and a housing unit is classified as collected and distributed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. vacant even when it is continuously occupied, if all the occupants The housing inventory in 2018 for a city or county that issues are temporary residents staying only for a few days, weeks, or building permits can be estimated by adding permits issued since months. Appendix 2010 to the units counted in the 2010 census and subtracting BEBR uses three different data sources to estimate the number units lost to destruction, demolition, or conversion to other uses. of households in Florida. Our primary data source is active The time lag between the issuance of a permit and the completion residential electric customers. We collect these data from each of a unit is assumed to be three months for single-family units of the state’s 54 electric utility companies. Households can and fifteen months for multifamily units. Building permits are be estimated by constructing a ratio of households to active not issued for mobile homes, but proxies can be derived from residential electric customers using data from the most recent records of shipments to mobile home dealers in Florida. Creating census year (e.g., 2010) and multiplying that ratio times the a housing inventory for an entire county requires complete permit number of active residential customers in some later year (e.g., data for every permitting agency within the county. Although such 2018). This procedure assumes that no changes have occurred data are not always available, coverage is sufficient in most Florida in electric company bookkeeping practices, in the vacancy rate cities and counties to provide useful information. of active residential electric customers, or in the proportion of There are no readily available data sources providing those customers who are permanent residents. Although changes comprehensive up-to-date information on occupancy rates that do occur, they are generally fairly small. In some places we adjust are as reliable as those produced by the latest decennial census. the household/electric customer ratio to account for changes in Accurate information can be obtained through special censuses the vacancy rate or the proportion of housing units occupied by or large sample surveys, but in most instances these methods are permanent residents. too expensive to be feasible. A common solution is to use the We sometimes filter electric customer data to exclude limited occupancy rates reported in the most recent census. This is the use customers. Limited use customers are those using less than a procedure we follow in most places, but in some places we make specified amount of electricity during certain months of the year. adjustments to account for factors reflecting changes in occupancy We believe these customers represent seasonal or other part- rates over time. These factors may include data from the U.S. time residents or vacant units, and excluding them may give a Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) showing more accurate measure of permanent residents. These data are upward or downward trends over time since the last decennial
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 165 166 Appendix summarized by subcounty areas. We sometimes use these data these use be sometimes We areas. can subcounty by which summarized level, parcel property the at appraiser property county’s each from available also is data exemption Homestead exemptions. homestead with households the to rate similar a at change often households those but non-homeowners, other or renters by occupied households include not do data the that is disadvantage primary The residents. non-permanent other and seasonal of impact the excluding thereby residents, permanent by occupied units housing only cover they that is data these of exemptions in some later year (e.g., of number 2018). the An important times advantage ratio that multiplying and 2010) (e.g., year households to exemptions using data from the most recent census of Revenue.estimated be Householdsbycan a ratioconstructing of Department Florida the by reported county by exemptions homestead of number the is estimates for source data third Our provide reasonably accurate estimates of households. often data permit building places, some in data the of usefulness rates, the limit to occupancy problems these Although conversions. and demolitions, related not those but lags time and rates completion to related problems eliminate can of-occupancydata occupancyin changesratesare generally unavailable.Certificate- dataon and indirectly.estimated be estimates of Reliable must homes mobile are incomplete conversions and demolitions Data on unknown. isusually units completed of in proportion resulting The year.permits to year from and place to vary place may from units of completion the and permits of issuance the are between lags estimate. Time this There problemsseveralpotential with ofhouseholds. number rate the occupancy of the estimate an and provides figure inventory the of product The census, changes intheproportion of seasonalpopulation, etc. Parks and Recreation Master Plan the county-level change in PPH since that census (as measured by PPH recentlocal the most on valuethe in census(e.g., and 2010) Forcountyeach subcounty and area, estimatesour PPH base we and declinedinothers. areas. PPH values have risen over time in some cities and counties subcounty for 4.0 than more to 1.4 than less from and counties for 3.1 to 2.1 from ranging 2010 in values with Florida, in areas local among variation of amount substantial a is There 2010. in remaining constant between 1990 and 2000 before rising to 2.48 off, leveled then but 1990 in 2.46 to 1950 in 3.22 from steadily dropped PPH Florida’s (PPH). household per persons of number The second component of the housing unit method is the average PERSONS PERHOUSEHOLD which data source isbestfor aparticular place. evaluate Revenue)to of Department Florida the from codes use land detailed and information built year with (along data parcel than one data source. We also sometimes use GIS-based property area.manyIn instances,averages use we of fromestimates more which data source(s) to use in each specific county and subcounty other data. However, we use our professional judgment to decide data are—on average—moreand accurate permit building on based those than customer on electric based estimates household that shown has estimates Previouspopulation research BEBR on households. in changes regarding information useful provide all Electric customer, building permit, and homestead exemption data trends. differing show sources data primary other our where places in City of Plantation, Florida the American Community Survey). In some instances, we use the CONCLUSION local change in the mix of single-family, multifamily, and mobile The population estimates produced by BEBR are calculated by home units since the last census, and/or indirect indicators of multiplying the number of households by the average number of changes in PPH to adjust the estimates (e.g., changes in racial persons per household and adding the number of persons living composition). Again, we use our professional judgment to decide in group quarters. This methodology is conceptually simple but which data sources and techniques to use in each county and effective. It utilizes data that are available for all local areas, its subcounty area. components respond rapidly to population movements, and it can Appendix be applied systematically and uniformly everywhere in the state. A comparison of population estimates with census results for 1980, GROUP QUARTERS POPULATION 1990, 2000, and 2010 showed the BEBR estimates to be quite The household population is calculated as the product of accurate, especially when compared to other sets of estimates. households and PPH. To obtain an estimate of the total population, We believe the housing unit method is the most effective method we must add an estimate of the group quarters population. In most for making city and county population estimates in Florida and places, we estimate the group quarters population by assuming that it produces reliable estimates that provide a solid foundation that it accounts for the same proportion of total population for budgeting, planning, and analysis. in 2018 as it did in 2010. For example, if the group quarters population accounted for 2% of the total population in 2010, we assume that it accounted for 2% in 2018. In places where there ACKNOWLEDGMENT are large group quarters facilities, we collect data directly from Funding for these estimates was provided by the Florida Legislature. the administrators of those facilities and add those estimates to the other group quarters population. Inmates in state and federal PUBLISHED: October, 2018 institutions are accounted for separately in all local areas; these POSTED: October, 2018 data are available from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Florida Department of Corrections, the Florida Department of Veteran Retrieved at https://www.bebr.ufl.edu/population/methodology/ Affairs, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the Florida population-estimates on 06/19/2019 Department of Health, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the Florida Department of Children and Families. The total population estimate is made by adding the estimate of the group quarters population to the estimate of the household population.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 167 168 Appendix Appendix H.ExampleMaintenance Checklist Daily ParkMaintenanceChecklist þ þ þ þ þ þ o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Parks and Recreation Master Plan Utilities areingoodrepairandfreeofhazards Building isingoodrepairandfreeofhazards Surfaces clean,sanitary,freeofgraffiti Buildings andUtilities Shelter isingoodrepairandfreeofhazards Clean, sanitary Shelter Courts areingoodrepair,freeofhazards No litter,debris,orgravel Hard-surface courts Play equipmentandsurfaceareingoodrepair Surface isclean,nolitterordebris,freeofhazards Play surface Receptacles areingoodrepair,freeofhazards Receptacles haveliners Sufficient receptacles,nooverflows Trash Ensure turfisfreeofhazardousholesorprotrusions Turf areasarefreeoflitteranddebris Turf þ þ o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Mirrors, walls,&partitionsarecleanandsanitary Toilets, urinals,&sinkareasare Restrooms Pool, stairs,andladdersareingoodrepair,freeofhazards Pool deckisclean,andfreeoflitterdebris Pool waterhasabalancedpHlevel Pool isfreeoflitteranddebris Pool waterisclear,clean,andsanitary Pool Restrooms areingoodrepair,freeofhazards Lights andventilationsystemareoperational Dispensers arecleanandsanitary Soap, fresheners,&paperproductsarestocked Diaper-changing tableiscleanandsanitary Trash receptaclesarenotoverflowing Floors anddrainsarecleansanitary cleanandsanitary City of Plantation, Florida Weekly Park Maintenance Checklist þ Turf þ Buildings and Utilities o Grass is mowed to appropriate height o Plumbing fixtures and drains are functioning properly þ Dugouts o HVAC, appliances, and ventilation are working properly o Dugouts are clean, no litter or debris o Staples from banners, posters, and decorations have been removed þ Lighting þ Restrooms o Functions properly, no burnt out bulbs o Toilets, sinks, dispensers, and dryers are operational
o Uniform coverage, no dark or blind spots o Trash receptacles are clean and sanitary, inside and out Appendix þ Trash o Light fixtures are free of dust o Bottoms of receptacles are free of litter þ Landscape o Receptacle exterior is clean o Plant material appears healthy and properly-pruned o Lids in place o Planting beds are free of litter, weeds, and debris þ Sand courts þ Pool o Free of weeds, grass, litter, and debris Pool pump is functioning properly, free of debris, and not unusually o noisy þ Water fountains and hose bibs o Pool filter is free of debris, runs properly o Clean, free of debris o Ladders and rails are secure and sturdy þ Play areas o Play equipment and surface hardware are in tact, no protrusions þ Shelter o No graffiti o Staples from banners, posters, and decorations have been removed þ Grills o Used charcoal removed
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 169 170 Appendix Monthly ParkMaintenanceChecklist þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Parks and Recreation Master Plan defects Basketball rims are straight and secured to backboards with no visible Gates andhardwarearefunctional Safety capsonfencessurrounding playareas Free ofholes Fences/Netting/Screens Mulch islooseandfreeofcompaction and curbing Rubber surfacesarefreeofholesandtears,secured tobase Surface islevel Play surface No graffiti Play equipment No rustorgraffiti Paint issmooth;nochipping Trash Electric boxesandconduitsaresecure Base andstructurearesoundsecure Lighting exposed Electrical enclosuresfunctionandaresecure,GFIscovered,nowires No graffiti Smooth seatingsurface;nosharpedgesorprotrusions,catchpoints Dugouts Scoreboards function;exterioringoodrepair Goals, tacklingsleds,andpitchingscreensingoodrepair Field accessories No graffiti Surface issmooth;nosharpedges,protrusions,catchpoints Furniture Grade islevel,nodrainageissues Grass isdense,withnosparcepatches Uniformity; novariousspeciespresent Minimal ornoweedsarepresent Irrigation coverageisadequate,andfunctionsproperly Turf þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ þ o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Operational, noleaks Water fountainsandhosebibs Court endlinesandsidelinesareproperlysecured Sand isloose Sand courts operational Electric panels,plugs,andlightshavesafetycovers,are Shelter Components have noleaksorbreaks No gapsinirrigation coverageareapparent Nozzles areclearandspray ordripevenly Irrigation pressureprovides optimal flowofwater Irrigation No moundingevidentatCrown oftheplant Plants mulchedtoappropriatedepth Mulch isconsistentinappearanceanddistribution Landscape expansion joints Pavement isfreeofweedsandgrassgrowingincracks and Overhanging branchesareprunedtoacceptableheight Drainage gratesarefreeofdebris,andbasinsclean Parking lotsandwalkingpaths Hardware isinplace,secure,andworkscorrectly Stalls aresecureandsturdy Hand dryersareoperational No graffiti Restrooms inspection tag Fire extinguishersaremountedinproperlocation,andwithcurrent Electrical panels,plugs,andlightshavecovers,areoperational Doors, windows,screens,andlocksareoperational Buildings andUtilities Grill racksareoperational,andsecuredtomainbody Operational, minimalrustanddeterioration Grills Water systems,andanyotherutilitiesareoperationalingoodrepair City of Plantation, Florida Annual Park Maintenance Checklist þ Furniture þ Grills o Hardware and bracing is intact, in place, and flush with surface o Minimal grease buildup o Paint is smooth; no chipping o Foundations are intact, secure, and sturdy o Handrails secure; surface is smooth þ Buildings and Utilities o No rotten wood or rusted metal o Paint is in good condition þ Dugouts o No rotten lumber or rust
o Structure and roof is sound with no leaks o Concrete is smooth, with no large cracks or holes Appendix þ Signage o Roof is free of debris, intact, and has no leaks or holes o Sign is legible, not faded þ Parking lots and walking paths o Emergency signs are highly visible and secure o Uniform surface, level, and with no trip hazards
þ Play equipment o No standing water Play equipment meets ASTM and National Playground Safety Institute o Paint markings are easily visible and bright o standards o Handicapped stalls are marked clearly and correctly o Age-appropriate signage is present þ Landscape þ Fences/Netting/Screens Bed edges are neatly trimmed grass borders or other installed edging o Properly tied to upright supports o that is in good repair o Posts are secure and straight o Crossbars properly secured to upright supports o Hardware is in place Tennis nets have center straps installed at regulated height, and are o anchored to the court þ Hard-surface courts o Smooth and level o Well-drained, no signs of pooling o No large cracks, holes, or trip hazards o Painted and striped per court specifications þ Sand courts o Surface is smooth, level, and well-drained þ Shelter o Concrete has a smooth surface and no large cracks or holes o Roof is clear of debris, intact, and has no leaking
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 171 172 Appendix Central Park PREMIERE PARKS &FACILITIES Appendix I.Images of Parks Central Park Multi-Purpose Building Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida Veltri Tennis Center Appendix
Plantation Aquatic Complex
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 173 174 Appendix Plantation Preserve Golf Course Plantation Community Center Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida Deicke Auditorium Recreation Center Appendix
Jim Ward Community Center
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 175 176 Appendix Plantation Equestrian Center Volunteer Park Community Center Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida REGIONAL PARKS Plantation Woods Park Appendix
Sunset Park
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 177 178 Appendix Hoffman Park Pine Island Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida Camp Everglades at Volunteer Park Appendix
P.A.L. Field & Roy Salmon Stadium
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 179 180 Appendix Seminole Middle School Park Pop Travers Field Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida COMMUNITY PARKS Jack Carter / Harmony Park Appendix
Fig Tree Park
Jacaranda Lakes Park
Veterans Park
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 181 182 Appendix Middle Acres Park Park East Park Mirror Lake Park Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida North Acres Park Appendix South Acres Park
Botanical Gardens
Happy Tails Dog Park
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 183 184 Appendix Country ClubPark Deicke Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Cocoplum Park Appendix
Fumpston Park
Marcano Estates Park
Mini Park #1 (South)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 185 186 Appendix South Bel Aire Park Plantation Point Park Mini Park #3(North) Multi Cultural Gardens Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida Thrower Park Appendix Woodbury Park
Plantation Business Park
Melaleuca Park
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 187 188 Appendix East Tropical Way Park (Two Lots Park) Park East Trail Head Country ClubCircle Linear Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida CULTURAL FACILITIES Helen B. Hoffman Library Appendix
Historical Museum
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 189 190 Appendix Appendix J. Online Public Survey How Important are thefollowing parktopics to you and your household? Question 1: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Enhancements /renovations Personal Safety Not Important Not Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Important Very Not Important Not Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Important Very Important Important Important Important Resident Awareness of Programs, parks, andFacilities Maintenace Not Important Not Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Important Very Not Important Not Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Important Very City of Plantation, Florida Important Important Important Important Pricing / User Fees Customer Service / Staff Knowledge
Very Important Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Neutral Neutral Somewhat Not Important Somewhat Not Important
Not Important Not Important Appendix
Available Active Recreation Opportunities Available Passive Recreation Opportunities
Very Important Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Neutral Neutral Somewhat Not Important Somewhat Not Important Not Important Not Important
Accessibility New Parks
Very Important Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Neutral Neutral Somewhat Not Important Somewhat Not Important Not Important Not Important
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 191 192 Appendix following benefits? How muchdo you or membersof your householdagree that thesefeatures provide the Below isalistof benefits that canbe received from parks, recreation facilities,and programs. Question 2: aePatto a oedsrbepaet lv n/r work and/or live to place desirable more a Plantation Make Parks and Recreation Master Plan Provide increased opportunities for social interaction social for opportunities increased Provide Preserve historical features of the community Increase Increase property values in surrounding area Preserve open spaceimprove / environment Improve mental health and reduce stress reduce and health Improve mental Create a of and place sense community Promote tourism Crime reduction Crime Improve fitness 0.00% 0% 10.00% 10% 20.00% 20% 30.00% 30% 40.00% 40% 50.00% 50% 60.00% 60% 70.00% 70% 80.00% 80% City of Plantation, Florida Strongly Somewhat Neither AgreeDisagree nor Somewhat Strongly Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Question 3: What kind of events would you or other members of your household attend at City parks? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Appendix
Other (please specify) Outdoor Movie Screening Community Picnics Holiday Celebrations Educational / Cultural Farmer’s Market Concert Series Arts in the Park Festivals Music Concerts
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 193 194 Appendix activities/facilities? How would you or your rate householdmembers your desire for theserecreational Question 4: Batting cage Batting Parks and Recreation Master Plan Basketball Volleyball Lacrosse Baseball Football Softball Soccer Tennis 0% 10% Multi Indoor fitness and exercise facilities exercise and fitness Indoor Paved, Multi 20% - use fields (cricket, lacrosse, etc.) Aerobics or exercise classes udo ins Equipment Outdoor Fitness 30% On - use trails / Bike Paths / Bike trails use - street bicycle lanes Leisurely walking Leisurely 40% Jogging Path Jogging Playgrounds Somewhat Desired Somewhat Not Desired Not Desired Currently use/ Participate use/ Currently Desired Strongly 0% 10% 20% 30% Community gardens Art Art in spaces public Performing arts Cultural events Amphitheaters Nature exhibit 40% Observatory Nature trail Nature Arts/Music 50% 0% Currently use/ Participate use/ Currently Desired Strongly Somewhat Desired Somewhat Not Desired Not Desired 20% City of Plantation, Florida 40% 60% Currently use/ Participate use/ Currently Desired Strongly Somewhat Desired Somewhat Not Desired Not Desired Question 4: How would you or your household members rate your desire for these recreational activities/facilities?
Boat Ramps
Water access for bank / pier-fishing Appendix Canoeing/Kayaking Not Desired Skate park Somewhat Not Desired Shuffleboard Somewhat Desired Off-leash dog parks Strongly Desired Shade structures Currently use/ Participate Shelters/pavilions Picnic areas (tables, grills)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Horseshoes Disc Golf Bocce Not Desired Roller Hockey Kickball Somewhat Not Desired Pickleball Somewhat Desired Badminton Strongly Desired Racquetball/handball Currently use/ Participate Meeting Facilities Concessions
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 195 196 Appendix Plantation Parks & Facilities? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) What kindof barriers prevent you or other membersof your householdfrom enjoying Question 5: Concern about traveling to/from park/recreation facility park/recreation to/fromtraveling about Concern Parks and Recreation Master Plan Concern Concern aboutpersonal safetyat my parks/recreation No barrier preventing enjoyment of local of enjoyment preventing barrier No Lack Lack of near quality facilities my home Unfamiliar with the location/offerings Offerings mydo not interests match Excessive costs/fees Excessive Accessibility Lack of time of Lack 0.00% … … 0% 10.00% 10% 20.00% 20% 30.00% 30% 40.00% 40% City of Plantation, Florida 50.00%
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60.00% 60% Series1 Question 6: How often do you or other members of your household visit the City’s parks and recreation facilities?
Jim Ward Community Park Appendix Plantation Woods Park Never
Veltri Tennis Center Once a Year or Less A Few times a Year Deicke Auditorium Once a Month
Plantation Equestrian Center Once a Week Several Times a Week Plantation Aquatic Complex Every Day
Central Park 0.00%0% 10.00%10% 20.00%20% 30.00%30% 40.00%40% 50.00%50% 60.00%60% 70.00%70% 80.00%80%
Plantation Preserve Golf & Linear Trail
Veterans Park Never
Liberty Tree Park Once a Year or Less A Few times a Year Fig Tree Park Once a Month
Pop Travers Field Once a Week Several Times a Week Plantation Sunset Park Every Day
P.A.L. Field & Roy Salmon Stadium 0.00%0% 10.00%10% 20.00%20% 30.00%30% 40.00%40% 50.00%50% 60.00%60% 70.00%70% 80.00%80% 90.00%90%
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 197 198 Appendix Plantation Preserve Golf & Linear Trail Linear & Golf Preserve Plantation parks andrecreation facilities? How would you or other membersof your householdrate thecondition of theCity’s Question 7: Central Park Multi Park Central Camp Everglades at Volunteer Park at Volunteer Everglades Camp Parks and Recreation Master Plan Plantation Preserve Golf Course Golf Preserve Plantation Plantation CommunityCenter Jacaranda Lakes Park Lakes Jacaranda Plantation Equestrian Center Building Pop Travers Field Travers Pop ieIln Park IslandPine PlantationSunset Park Seminole Park Seminole Veterans Park Veterans Veltri Tennis Center - Purpose Purpose Volunteer Park 0% 0% 10% 10% 20% 20% 30% 30% 40% 40% Not Sure Not Excellent Good Fair Poor 50% P.A.L. Field & Roy Salmon Stadium Salmon Roy & P.A.L. Field Country Club Circle Linear Park Linear Circle Country Club Excellent Good Fair Poor Sure Not i adCmuiy Park Community Ward Jim Jim Center Community Ward PlantationAquatic Complex Plantation Woods Park Woods Plantation Happy Tails Dog Park Dog Tails Happy Deicke Auditorium Deicke Liberty Tree Park FigPark Tree Central Park Central Deicke Park 0% 0% 10% 10% 20% 20% City of Plantation, Florida 30% 30% 40% 40%
50%
50%
Excellent Good Fair Poor Sure Not Excellent Good Fair Poor Sure Not Question 8: What do you or other members of your household feel needs improvement at the City’s parks and recreation facilities?
Water Play Areas Concessions Appendix Exercise equipment I am not sure Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lighting Major Improvements Tree coverage Moderate Improvements Playgrounds Minor Improvements Security Fine as-is Shade Structures Bathrooms
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Cleanliness Shelters/Pavilions Picnic areas I am not sure Signage Landscape Areas Major Improvements Sidewalks/Paths Moderate Improvements Natural Areas Minor Improvements Parking Fine as-is Sports fields Furniture (benches, tables, trashcans)
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 199 200 Appendix es offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? Do you or other membersof your householdparticipate inany Adult Athletic programs or any Adultclass- Question 9: improvement at theCity’s parksandrecreation facilities? What do you or other membersof your householdfeel needs Question 8: Parks and Recreation Master Plan General MaintenanceGeneral Roller Hockey Rinks Hockey Roller Racquetball Courts Basketball Courts Basketball ADA Accessibility ADA Volleyball Courts Volleyball Pickleball Courts Pickleball Other buildingsOther Tennis Courts Track fields Track Pools 0% Yes No 10% %1%2%3%4%5%6%7%80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Fine as Fine Minor Improvements Moderate Improvements Improvements Major I am not sure - is City of Plantation, Florida Question 10: How often do you or other members of your household participate in the following Adult Athletic programs or Adult classes offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? (Check all that apply)
Coed Kickball Monday Night Coed Softball Appendix Plantation Women’s Soccer Club
The Best Soccer League Never Sunday Morning Softball Rarely Plantation Major Soccer League Occasionally Broward County Schools Soccer League Regularly Basketball Flag Football Tuesday Night Softball
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Wheelchair Tennis Adult Cardio Tennis Walking Club ESOL- English for Speakers of Other Languages Never Spanish Lessons Learn French Rarely VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons Occasionally G2O Fitness Class Regularly Zumba Yoga Pickleball
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 201 202 Appendix Adult Athletic programs or Adult classes? How would you or other membersof your householdrate thequality of thefollowing Question 11: Parks and Recreation Master Plan ESOL - English for Speakers of Other English of Speakers Other for Languages Broward County Schools Soccer Broward CountyLeague Schools Soccer Plantation Women’s Soccer Club Plantation Major Soccer League Soccer Major Plantation VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons Monday Night SoftballCoed Sunday Morning Softball The Best Soccer League Tuesday NightSoftball dl ado Tennis Adult Cardio Wheelchair Tennis Wheelchair 2 ins Class Fitness G2O Spanish Lessons Coed Kickball Coed Walking Club Walking Learn French Flag Football Flag Basketball Pickleball Zumba Yoga 0% 0% 10% 10% 20% 20% 30% 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 60% 70% 60% Excellent Good Fair Poor I am not sure Excellent Good Fair Poor I am not sure City of Plantation, Florida Question 12: Do you or other members of your household participate in any Youth Athletic programs or any Youth classes offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? Appendix
No
Yes
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 203 204 Appendix programs or Youth classesoffered by the Parks and Recreation Department? allthat (Check apply) How often do you or other members of your householdparticipate inthe following Youth Athletic Question 13: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Guitar for Lesson Children ...Sme Basketball Summer P.A.L. ...Dnmt program Dynamite P.A.L. Bright & Smart Robotics Smart & Bright MVP Basketball Clinics / Lessons Clinics MVP Basketball Tennis Junior TrainingTennis Junior ... al Basketball Fall P.A.L. P.A.L.Cheerleading P.A.L. Little League Baseball P.A.L. Winter Baseball Winter P.A.L. ...Tcl Football Tackle P.A.L. Ballet & Jazz & Ballet Martial Arts Martial P.A.L. 10’ Basketball 10’ P.A.L. Gymnastics ...Fa Football Flag P.A.L. Dance P.A.L. Lacrosse P.A.L. P.A.L. Soccer P.A.L. 0.00% 0% 10.00% 0.00% 10% 0% 20.00% 10.00% 20% 10% 30.00% 20.00% 30% 20% 40.00% 30.00% 40% 30% 50.00% 40.00% 50% 40% 60.00% 50.00% 60% 50% 70.00% 60.00% 70% 60% 80.00% 80% 70.00% 70% 90.00% 90% 80.00% 80% 100.00% 100% 90.00% 90% Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never City of Plantation, Florida Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never Question 13: Question 13: How often do you or other members of your household participate in the following Youth Athletic How often do you or other members of your household participate in the following Youth Athletic programs or programs or Youth classes offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? (Check all that apply) Youth classes offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? (Check all that apply)
Summer Camps
Taekwondo/Karate Appendix Karate-Do-Shotokan
KidoKintics Never Kidtastic Corner Rarely Kid’s Day Off Occasionally Snapology Regularly MMA/Kickboxing Goju Karate Hip Hop
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Learn Piano Mommy & Me Dance VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons Spanish Lessons Never Learn French Rarely Occasionally Art Academy Regularly C.A.R.E. (Cooking, Art, Reading Enrichment) STEAM Tennis Day Camp and Pool
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 205 206 Appendix following How would you or other membersof your householdrate thequality of the Question 14: MVP Basketball Clinics / Lessons Clinics MVP Basketball Parks and Recreation Master Plan Guitar for Lesson Children ...Sme Basketball Summer P.A.L. Bright & Smart Robotics Smart & Bright P.A.L. Winter Baseball Winter P.A.L. Tennis Junior TrainingTennis Junior ...Tcl Football Tackle P.A.L. Youth Athletic programs or P.A.L.Cheerleading MMA/Kickboxing Kidtastic Corner Kidtastic Kid’s Day Off Day Kid’s Ballet & Jazz & Ballet P.A.L. Soccer P.A.L. Martial Arts Martial Goju Karate Goju Gymnastics Snapology Hip Hop Hip Dance 0% 0% 10% 10%
Youth classes? 20% 20% 30% 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 60% 70% Excellent Good Fair Poor I am not sure 80% City of Plantation, Florida Excellent Good Fair Poor I am not sure Appendix Learn Piano
Mommy & Me Dance
VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons
Spanish Lessons
Learn French I am not sure Art Academy Poor C.A.R.E. (Cooking, Art, Reading Enrichment) Fair STEAM Good Excellent Tennis Day Camp and Pool
Summer Camps
Taekwondo/Karate
Karate-Do-Shotokan
KidoKintics
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 207 208 Appendix or Golf programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? Do you or other membersof your householdparticipate inany Aquatic, Equestrian, Question 15: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Yes No %2%4%6%8%100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% City of Plantation, Florida Question 16: How often do you or other members of your household participate in the following Aquatic, Equestrian, or Golf programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department?
Adult Swim Lessons Appendix Level I-IV Swim Lessons
Beginner I-IV Swim Lessons Never Parent/Tot I-II Swim Lessons Rarely Springboard Diving Lessons Occasionally Swim & Dive Regularly
Triathlete Training & U.S. Masters …
Water Aerobics
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Golf Lessons
Group Riding Lessons
Share a Pony Never Summer Pony Camp Rarely Special Needs Private Swim Lessons Occasionally SCUBA Diving Lessons with Diver’s … Regularly
Lifeguard Training Course
Junior Lifeguard
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 209 210 Appendix Aquatic, Equestrian, or Golf programs? How would you or other membersof your householdrate thequality of thefollowing Question 17: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Triathlete Triathlete & Training U.S.Team Swim Masters SCUBA Diving Lessons with Diver’s Cove Diver’s with Lessons Diving SCUBA Special Needs Private Swim Lessons Parent/Tot I Parent/Tot pigor iig Lessons Springboard Diving Beginner I Beginner ieur riig Course TrainingLifeguard Level I ru iig Lessons Group Riding Summer Pony Camp Pony Summer dl wm Lessons Adult Swim - - - Junior Lifeguard IV Swim Lessons VSi Lessons IV Swim II Swim Lessons II Swim Water Aerobics Share a Pony a Share Golf Lessons Golf Swim Dive & 0% 0% 10% 10% 20% 20% 30% 30% 40% 40% 50% 50% 60% 60% 70% 70% Excellent Good Fair Poor I am not sure Excellent Good Fair Poor I am not sure City of Plantation, Florida Question 18: Do you or other members of your household participate in any Seniors 55 & Over programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? Appendix
No
Series1
Yes
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 211 212 Appendix offered by the Parks and Recreation Department? (Checkallthat apply) How often do you or other members of your householdparticipate inthe following Seniors 55& Over programs Question 19: Parks and Recreation Master Plan VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons eta akBekat Club Breakfast Park Central Senior FunctionalFitnessSenior Senior GentleAerobics Matter of Balance of Matter Senior Chair Exercise Chair Senior Line Dancing Line Mah Jonng Heath Lectures Dances Bingo Dance Fit Dance Movies Tai Chi Tai 0.00% 0% 0.00% 0% 20.00% 20% 20.00% 20% 40.00% 40% 40.00% 40% 60.00% 60.00% 60% 60% 80.00% 80.00% 80% 80% 100.00% 100% Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never Regularly Occasionally Rarely Never City of Plantation, Florida Question 20: How would you or other members of your household rate the quality of the following Seniors 55 & Over programs?
Bingo Appendix
Movies I am not sure Dance Fit Poor Senior Functional Fitness Fair
Senior Chair Exercise Good Excellent Senior Gentle Aerobics
VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons
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Central Park Breakfast Club
Mah Jonng I am not sure Matter of Balance Poor Tai Chi Fair
Line Dancing Good Excellent Dances
Heath Lectures
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 213 214 Appendix following City of Plantation events? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Have you or other membersof your householdattended any of the Question 21: Tedd Parks and Recreation Master Plan yyy Bear Picnic at Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Librar Independence Day Parade, Concert and Fireworks lnainJno oa’ lb‐Art in the Park Plantation Junior Woman’s Club ‐ FCPatto oa’ lb‐Garden Fest GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club ‐ Mother’s Day Brunch at Plantation Preserve Forest Gump Table Tennis Tournament Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Multi‐Family Garage Sale
Memorial Day Service Hot Shot Tournament Veterans Day Service MLK Essay Contest Mother/ Son Party Royal Egg Hunt Fishing Clinic Senior Expo
y %1%2%3%4%5%6%70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% City of Plantation, Florida Series1 Question 22: How would you or other members of your household rate the condition of the following City of Plantation events?
Mother’s Day Brunch at Plantation Preserve
Mothers Are Oh, So Sweet Glow in the Dark Painting Event Appendix Teddy Bear Picnic at Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library Plantation’s Got Talent I am not sure Mayor’s Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Poor Easter Buffet at Plantation Preserve Fair Royal Egg Hunt Good Multi-Family Garage Sale Excellent Senior Expo Doggie Palooza MLK Essay Contest
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GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club - Antique and … Plantation Junior Woman’s Club - Art in the Park American Cancer Society - Relay for Life I am not sure GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club - Garden Fest Santa’s Visit Poor Multi-Family Garage Sale Fair 5K For Kids Good Forest Gump Table Tennis Tournament Excellent Holiday Parade Veterans Day Service
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 215 216 Appendix How would you or other membersof your householdrate thecondition of the following City of Plantation events? Question 22: Independence Day Parade, Concert and Fireworks and Concert Day Parade, Independence Parks and Recreation Master Plan Father’s DayPlantation Preserve at Brunch Halloween and Safety Festival Safety and Halloween Annual Firefighters BBQAnnual Firefighters Daddy Daughter Dance Teen Teen Glow Splash Bash Memorial Day Service Day Memorial Hot Shot Tournament ohr o Party Son Mother/ Fishing Clinic Fishing Art Search 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% City of Plantation, Florida Fair Poor I am not sure Excellent Good Question 23: How would you or other members of your household rate the following modes of travel for ease of access to Plantation parks, recreation facilities, and programs? Appendix
I am not sure
Poor
Public Transit System Driving Fair Biking Walking
Good
Excellent
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 217 218 Appendix Do existingfacilities parks& have sufficient handicapparking? Question 25: Do existingfacilities parks& provide adequate access &ease of use for people withdisabilities? Question 24: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Not sure Not sure Yes No Yes No %1%2%3%4%5%6%70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% %1%2%3%4%5%6%70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% City of Plantation, Florida Question 24: Question 26: Do existing parks & facilities provide adequate access & ease of use for people with disabilities? How would you or other members of your household like to receive information on parks & recreation facilities, services, and programs? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Appendix
Other (please specify)
Mailed with the utility bill
Word of mouth
Posters
School flyers
Banners throughout the City Parks
At the recreation facilities/program location
Recreation Quarterly
E‐newsletter (Plantation Now)
City’s Website (Plantation.org)
Local channel (Local 10 News)
Radio or Plantation Radio Station (WQFL 1620 AM)
Local newspaper (SunSentinel: Plantation News section)
Social networking (Facebook: Plantation Parks & Recreation; Twitter: @plantationparks; Instagram: …
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 219 220 Appendix the following programs or events? Please indicate how many times withina12-month period you or other members of your household would attend Question 28: services? Would you or other membersof your householdbe willing to pay asmallfee for enhanced or additional recreational Question 27: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Live Performances (Theater, Dances, etc.) Yes No %1%2%3%4%5%60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Outdoor Movie Screenings Family Events Senior Events Festivals 012345 City of Plantation, Florida Question 27: Question 29: Would you or other members of your household be willing to pay a small fee for enhanced or additional recreational How much would you or other members of your household be willing to pay to attend each of these types of events? services? Appendix
Senior Events
Family Events
Outdoor Movie Screenings More than $20 $11-$20 Question 28: $1-$10 Festivals Please indicate how many times within a 12-month period you or other members of your household would attend Free the following programs or events? Live Performances(Theater, Dances, etc.)
Concerts
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 221 222 Appendix and fitness routine? Do you or other membersof your household visit Plantation Parks & partFacilities as of your exercise or health Question 31: Would you or other membersof your householdlike to seemore Public Art at Plantation & Parks Facilities? Question 30: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Yes Yes No No %1%2%3%4%5%6%70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% %1%2%3%4%5%6%7%80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% City of Plantation, Florida Question 32: Do you or other members of your household believe it is important for Plantation Parks & Facilities to use environmentally sustainable practices? Appendix
No
Yes
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Question 33: Do you and household members live, work, go to school, or visit Plantation?
Visitor
Non‐resident work/attend school in Plantation
Seasonal resident.
Year‐round resident.
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 223 224 Appendix Including yourself, how many do householdmembers you have ineachage group? Question 34: Parks and Recreation Master Plan 66 or over Under 13 18‐29 30‐45 46‐55 56‐65 13‐17 %1%2%3%4%5%6%7%80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% City of Plantation, Florida 1 Member 2 Members 3 Members 4 Members 5 Members 6+ Members Question 34: Question 35: Including yourself, how many household members do you have in each age group? if you are a resident, please select the neighborhood where you and your household members live Appendix
18. City Center 17. Breezeswept Park Estates / Westgate Lake Manor 16. Route 411 / W Broward Blvd 15. Plantation Isles 14. Plantation Park 13. NW 5th St / NW 70th Ave 12. Plantation Gardens 11. Sunrise Heights 10. N University Dr / Cleary Blvd 9. W Sunrise Blvd / N University Dr 8. W Sunrise Blvd / N Pine Island Rd 7. Cleary Blvd / N Pine Island Rd 6. W Broward Blvd / N Nob Hill Rd 5. Torchwood Ave / S Nob Hill Rd 4. Cleary Blvd / N Nob Hill Rd 3. W Sunrise Blvd / N Nob Hill Rd 2. NW 118th Ave / W Broward Blvd 1. Vista Isles Dr / 124th Ave 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 225 226 Appendix a water feature for kidsto play in! 8. Wouldplaygroundlovethe see to deickeat updated park with track re-installed at Central Park with proper lanelines! and family friendly. My only wish is to see the all-weather surface Library & Historical Museum. I love that they are clean, quiet, safe 7. I live near Central Park and frequent the parks near the Plantation 6. Please buildsome volleyball courts there at noneinthearea deteriorate! It shouldbe your priority for acultural center. values and quality of social structure otherwise City hall area will 5. You need to invest in the older facilities in order to maintain the driven play sensory WAY more Add etc. swings, structures, play accessible 4. Please make the parks more inclusive for handicap. Wheelchair and shade. equipmentimprovements majorupdated need Parksincluding 3. light. Furthermore, it's too close to the parking lot. It's not secure! farareawaytoo that adequategivepoles lightto the foliageand tree of lots with dark is playground park's The Park. Island Pine dark or poorly lit. This also goes for the playgrounds especially at too it's eveningsbecause the bathroomin the to scarygoing is It sinks are too small. We also need more lighting near the bathroom. a look at Pine Island Field's bathroom. It's too cramp, dirty and the to remodeled bathrooms.community. handicapped Takethe Weupdated need be to need bathrooms accommodate park families with young children the and senior members of of Many 2. when kidssmokingpot are not bothered inthesameparks. Especially parks. in leashes on pets allow to not ridiculous It's 1. Question 36: Additional Comments Parks and Recreation Master Plan 18. The walking areas and fan seating around the baseball fields baseball the around seating fan and areas walking The 18. other rooms duringour practice andmeditation. because it's dirty, run down/broken, and too much noise from the anymore yoga CP to go won't I awesome! is PCC at room yoga school year,the Saturdays.onlyduring on is but Diekie, it at The do you summer the In week. M-F the during Plantation east in 17. I would like if you had a yoga option for the residents who live from across Heritage Park! lot empty the in them build Maybe are they novice/easy! if even trails, bike mountain local some need We 16. lake at Central Park. Thank you :) the around path the on lights out burnt the replace Please 15. 14. Better water fountains Better lighting Safer parking lots bins for residents. recycling and bins trash make or bags trash blue ban Please 13. parks are essential to our healthand wellness! 12. I love being outdoors, riding my bike, and other activities. Our rain or snow. one and residents lived it. It gives all a place to go Abe exercise in everyday. This is an outdoor roof and places like cherry hill, nj has better.much be will day all This almost and way used is court the rain or sun the in play can residents where courts the overroof A more courts. not is unique Pickleball plantation make To 11. 10. More places for kidsto play 9. I would like more dedicated bike Lanes City of Plantation, Florida are awful. No pathways, many trip hazards, terrible lighting repaired. There is ZERO funding or spending in Plantation Park getting to the field, zero lighting in the parking lot, no shade for and the lighting is 50 + years old... old poles, eye sores, no LED parents/fans. Cooper City and Parkland make Plantation fields in lights, crime is up, etc... We are most likely moving when our son Central Park look like a very poor community. finishes high school. I spend $5k/year for real estate taxes, yet 19. Better lighting needs to be added to the parking lots of Central where is our $$$ being spent on our neighborhood, lighting, Park & Sunset Park. There needs to be a better walking path from distressed sidewalks, lack of upgrades/lighting and a very RUN the Central Park parking lot to the Baseball Fields 3 & 4 (along DOWN Heritage Park after the storm last year... very disapointed. Appendix Central Park Place/Way (whatever it is)). The Commissioner for 25. Rubberized asphalt running paths and shadecovered outdoor Little League is horrible and needs to be replaced! gyms would do wonders. 20. I moved to Plantation from Davie because my familiy loves all 26. The Parks are fine and should be maintained as they currently the parks and activities and how easy it it to walk and bike exist. 21. waterplay area at Plantation Woods Park needs total 27. Plantation has overall lacked major communication with its renovation. Lighting at tennis courts needs improvement on half City. Centeral Park is one of the problems with the communication of the courts aspect bcause no one in the building ever communicates or returns 22. I would like one of the pools at Central Park be kept with long phone calls about up and coming events. The staff is non trained lanes (long course) permanently. and is not up to date about any of the information that is going on with the City. We need to spend more time training the staff 23. Need more picnic tables at Seminole Park. After school, moms to become more knowledgeable about the new events going on like to take their kids there from Tropical. It is a social gathering. in the City especially when it is events that portrays to the safety To watch thr kids, you need to sit at the only one table near of our children. the swings. Also, in front of signage for Seminole Park, never maintained swsle due to parents parking for Tropical Elem. Looks 28. Overall we are satisfied with parks and programs. My concerns terrible. are with publiCity and expansion of Pickleball program. The signage to locate the courts is poor. Rarely is pickleball publicized 24. We are very discouraged with the City of plantation and in the Plantation quarterly. I am thankful for the progress that has spending or lack of spending for Plantation Park... My elderly been made to establish the program but more needs to be done neighbor next to us, broke arm from falling due to dangerously- to accommodate the growing number of players. cracked sidewalks...a month later, still not fixed. These sidewalks are slippery and cracked everywhere. My other neighbor's guest 29. Bocce Ball. In xpensive to install very popular sprained her arm and cracked a tooth last year from another 30. Many residents are on the Nextdoor HOA site. It would be cracked sidewalk. Both cracks to this day have NOT been great to have you advertise events there.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 227 228 Appendix 38. I've run many miles regularly throughout Broward County, and an annualfee andmostclassesare free. 37. I exercise at Sunrise Senior Center Facility because there I pay 36. Parks needmore manmadeshade a winner. Food, bounce houses,etc. Saturday Friday/ night it's a a great family event. Free on kid events are and always Trucks, Food loves Everyone event. similar a has Margate same! the do every should goPlantation wemonth. and fun much so It's month. a once months, winter the in series (Jacaranda Lakes). Sunrise has an is amazing food truck and concert shade neighborhood no is there my bc parents) many in to tal (I one park new the No using shade. no is there if useless sun is damaging to our little babie's skin. It makes the playgrounds 35. Every playground needs a shade. It's too hot and open and the it freezes therest of usout. The lifeguards are nice andhelpful. alwaysSwimtakesteamalways changing. priority for cold water. they if tell ever are cleaned and in major to need of an upgrade. Water Hard temp is disgrace. a are rooms locker pool The 34. or damage losing my equipment. causing without baseball a hit can I where limits It City resident, butthefieldsare by permituseonly. a as field baseball a use like to would I when times 33. Thereare playgrounds. fenced forshaded, instead Tamarac or toSunrise go often We shade. and fences had playgrounds Plantation more wish really I and twins old year3 my frequentlywith playgrounds visit I 32. more parksif Icould walk with her onher leash. 31. I would like to see more dog friendly parks. I would visit many Parks and Recreation Master Plan 47. I have to travel to Sunrise or Tamarac to seek programs that programs seek Tamaracor to Sunrise to travel to have I 47. home myvalue down! bringing its afraid I'm and garbage in bringing dumpy, very looking It's up! cleaned be to needs gardens really plantation 46. my grandchildren. Splash padsandfence around playgrounds 45. Would just lime more activities which are more secure to take Advertise youth athletics more. all parks. for our programs come before residents and start putting our residents FIRST. Fix field issues at cities other letting STOP 44. feel welcome andthefacilities are thebestinbroward county! an excellent job of running the tennis center and making everyone done has center.LowellCaufman tennis of veltri members being years great many enjoyed have We plantation. in lived have we the yearsfor all parks and sports Wepal 43. the haveenjoyedall Park was paved! So it is not a running track anymore! Bring it back! 42. It was such a dissapointment that the Running Track at Central 41. Love plant shows PlantationBetter people in work inparksand recreation dept going that thing know is Let parks dog More 40. new tot lot. beautiful the in protection sun needs Park Lakes Jacaranda 39. has invested somuchinour parksto begin with. of the neighboring cities when it comes to park upkeep and that it heat). I also appreciate that Plantation does a better job Florida than most the south in vital are which fountain, water functioning with (especially Plantation in parks great many so having love I City of Plantation, Florida are of interest to seniors such as discussion groups, book clubs, lots. Would like to see a small section of Happy Tails gated off appropriate exercise, and other activities. If I don't, I will be isolated for individual use at 10 or 15 minute intervals to allow people to in Plantation and will seriously consider moving because Plantation exercise their pets on a private (or personal group) basis. doesn't seem to care about the senior population. 54. The Plantation Equestrian Center is in need of some repairs. 48. The park at SEC of SW 59th Ave and SW 16th Street needs Several stall doors are broken and have been for years. More better lighting, more benches, and upgraded the station facility shade trees need to be planted. there because this park stinks.
55. We LOVE CENTRAL PARK for PICKLEBALL and wouldn't Appendix 49. Please place more recycing cans in Plantation Woods Park and mind paying to go for Plantation residents. BUT WE NEED MORE reinstall name plates on the trees in the Arbor Tree Park behind the COURTS! Library on the way to the fire station on 65th Ave. 56. All playgrounds must have shade structures or tree covering. 50. There should always be someone that a City resident can call Hot playgrounds can cause burns. Without some shade in case of emergencies or problems after hours and holidays that playgrounds are useless 90% if the time police and fire dept don't handle. It's Yom Kippur holiday today 57. Need soccer fields with lighting for evening leagues. Need Wednesday September 19,2018 and the City offices are closed and bike/ skating trails all the City parks were not open until close to 3pm and there were 58. More activities are needed for adult athletics. many park patrons at all the various parks, upset and frustrated because there's no one to call to report a problem that day. The 59. Deicke Auditorium used to provide storage locker for clubs police department doesn't handle such calls and are of no help to that have monthly meetings there. Why is i no longer doing this? locate a City employee to open up the parks. It would be very 60. We use Seminole Park quite a lot and it would be nice if that helpful to have a manned telephone that City residents can call playground got upgraded. It’s very basic and it’s such a nice park during holidays and after hours! with so much space, we love it! 51. I wish Plantation had more water activities (parks) for 61. I would just like to see some sort of inclusion of special needs children. The park near my home adjacent Pop Travers need much into your sports programs(tennis, bike riding, kickball, whatever improvement. There is so much land there to make it a wonderful sport) I get to see everyone else’s kids participate but mine can’t park for the neighborhood. There is nothing covering the play area or gets strange stares. making the play equipment to hot for the children to play on a 62. Please make some of the language classes and children over good part of the day. 5 activities after school time. You have great offerings, buta 52. We need more dog parks. language class for children 4 and over at 12pm won’t get anyone
53. Very concerned about automobile robberies in various parking registered if they go to achool.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 229 230 Appendix keep it local. Water Polo is an Olympic sport, Bring it to Central to it Bring sport, Olympic an is WaterPolo local. it keep but art, more public bring play Please to basketball 9. until adults young and teenagers for on stay to need lights The chemicals. less and used being plants native more see to love would I 70. the past. in had it pristineness the to return facility the see to like would I year.last the over deteriorated has cleanliness regarding detail to attention overall the and maintained poorly been PAChas 69. etc) for senior activities. for activities recreational passive (shuttle, transportation and advertising better need Seniors.Also and social more Need 68. 67. We need a place for people to paddleboard, canoe and kayak. “you’ll benotified when you will receive it.” told you’re uniforms about ask you When T-shirt! a and shorts in weekendevery cheering been have and September in are we foruniform infor and registration my a back paid June child with I doing. is she what idea no has “commissioner” the but girls the for care and awesome are coaches cheer Thefar. so experience horrible a had have We again. cheerleading PAL in kids my put funds are either being misappropriated or mishandled. and I will never horribly run is PAL through program cheerleading The 66. 65. Would love to get aswing@Mirror Lake Park. Thanks truck/movie nights there. 64. I didn't see mention of Heritage Park. We often go to the food and watch their children play. playgroundsareato next whereparentsgrandparents and sit can shade little a or grills, charcoal pavilion,covered a of lack to due 63. We have a lot of very nice parks. Some are underused, perhaps Parks and Recreation Master Plan at parks and recreation - the parks are empty mostly unused mostly are empty parks - the recreation and parks at those and mayor the to complained have I And years- For 77. them. It's too hot here to not have that typeof coverage. over canopy a have should parks Plantation in bleachers All 76. are run.Hopefully oneday something positive willhappen. things how supervise to has City the in someone but volunteer all prevent is knowPlantation. this I in myfromagain playing son every this no see year will which to disappointing so is it and fun exercise. Therearemany thereso out kids just havewho wantto draft areand combine paperthe clearthatreally a examplea just obviously is This season. every kids same the have to continues the field yelling at coaches and intimidating the kids. One director team. The teams are not balanced and the commissioner stands on ofcommission/directmen who eventheirhavingownsome with circle same the is It same. the is leadership the season 4th our in Now league. football flag the about something do Please 75. 74. Additional pickleball courts would benice wood floors often are dirty -inneed of more regular cleaning as issue a is cleanliness Also environment. exercise unhealthy a creates adequately which functioning a/c not find typicallywe & bldg multipurpose upstairs classrooms at Central the Park. I participate in Zumba classes in improvement see to like would I 73. rec app. and parks a maybe friendly, user not is website Plantation site. park each (events/classes/programs)information at of ease And 72. Would like to see more ADA accessible and shaded playgrounds. 1 Yu ed o ntl sm tp o cvrsetr vr the over cover/shelter of type bleachers at the baseballfields at Central and Sunset Parks. some install to need You 71. Park. City of Plantation, Florida except for rec play -throwing kids and adults off fields because presented to use open spaces and courts. Our taxes pay for these they don't have a permit is WRONG!! Why is rec baseball short on facilities but folks from outside our City come in and prevent our players over the years - they can't play at any park either over the kids and families from using them. summer/ weekends for the last 20 years they get chased off for 79. I am a white middle class mom, and it makes me very sad to NO PERMIT?? What 10 year is going to get a permit? And cough see that Jim Ward splash pad seems very neglected. It gives me up 20-$30? And where do you get the permit and the office is the impression that our black residents are not given the same closed anyway on a weekend =only available weekdays 9-5 in an attention as those of of in the more white or middle class parts Appendix office no kid is going to find, As for an adult - getting thrown off of town. I will be remembering this when voting and hope to see for weekend soccer games- well i gave up years ago after the 20 more minority representation on the council soon. x times with no permit for simple weekend pick up games -And i own and pay property taxes on 3 properties and i have to pay to 80. Dog parks are great. Do more to keep dogs out of all other play weekend games ??!>I gave up - go to coral springs or other parks!!!! Do more to keep drones, remote-controlled cars, kids cities to play pick up games.I used to get the permit but got sick electric cars, kids motor bikes out of all parks! and tired of the stupid "games" to get a permit .Was told so many 81. I would love to hear about an open house for the facilities at times "sorry no fields available" only to go to central or pine island Central Park. We have not visited there and really don't feel like to see one or two fields in use.the other 4 fields emptyYou can only we have been welcomed. I would love to see more instructional use the excuse of "maintenance so many times So you can have art classes for seniors (painting, crafts, hands on art projects). I all the pretty fields you want and the next time on a weekend and have just retired and would love to get a mail out of times to visit you see empty fields on weekends- not talking about rec /travel and go on a guided tour. Thanks! -dont include that . .NO KIDS NO Adults NO GROUPS MORE 82. The Santa visit was a terrible disappointment for my 3 yr old THAN 3 ALLOWED TO PLAY- CONSIDERED ORGANIZED last year. I don’t think he ever came down our street. It would be games -GET A PERMIT- absurdYOU WANT PLANTATION TO nice to have his route with times so we can know where he will LOOK FAMILY be. FRIENDLY? Get rid of permits. No kid should be required under 18 to have a permit. Those over pay $2.00 to the park attendant. 83. Pine Island Park needs a lot of maintenance. It is almost always You force people to look for some STUPID CLOSED OFFICE on closed due to rain. The fields are in terrible shape a weekend they leave - which is what happens now and has been 84. Please make the Dynamites a bigger issue. Would love to have since 1985 as long as i lived here more younger kids get involved. Go to the schools and pass out 78. Youth sports programs should not be a direct pipeline to Travel flyers, no one knows about the program!!!! Programs that are dominated by Private School Interests! Need to 85. The Parks and Events have been Great for the Last 5 years we create more playing fields next to Heritage Park. IDs need to be have Lived in Plantation and has been getting better. I have had
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 231 232 Appendix I live east of University and the powers that be don't considerus don't be that powers ofUniversitythe east and live I 94. I can't find any useable landmark on that map. Doesn't matter. of several smallcommunity parks. 93. I would prefer larger parks with nature areas and trails instead we go homeandplay inthesprinklers"? brought I 4time can my & last lame, 6 year they is old's "this said The clogged? theyare ago, severalyears did they as spraywater barley features water The pad? splash the maintain to failing is Who state. dangerous a in Plantation playground is 92. Woods information communicated. better need We existed! even activities these idea no had I 91. worstin Broward among andPalm Beach counties, esp. Central Park. are facilities spectator and fields Baseball 90. of it which isguttingthe recleagues. that. Participants are leaving in droves for travel leagues because forrecourse no is there and well done isn't it so and volunteera youth for work much too for is accountability.It more is there so athletics positions commissioner paid see to like would I 88. parks andrecreation, the return ispriceless. our in Invest better. even be can but incredible is City This 87. nights which we cannot attend. on Saturday night or Sundays as they are all only offered on Friday 86. I would like to see more concerts and outdoor movies offered and many fields are out of commission whilethishappens. is ongoing the Maintenance as Fields Turf Artificial Several for Need the is Point Stand Field Athletic strictly Froma with. workeasyto been has it forEventsSheltersand and Fields for Reserving Dept. Athletic Parks the involvement with multiple Parks and Recreation Master Plan 100. Coordinate events with Pokemon GO Community Days to Days Community GO Pokemon with events Coordinate 100. the aquatic center at leastabreakeven facility. If itisnot now. 99. Charge non-residents more to use Plantation's facilities. Make elected officials? its Cityany and it. the attention to to important Are sports youth but it doesn't seem that anyone from the City seems to be putting softball, and PALbaseball improvementforforrecroom much is sports website. I feel there needs to be more transparency. There PAL the to posted been not have still budgets any and meeting from the minutes the ago, months two meeting Sincethe league. sports each for budget the post board the requested residents 98. I recently attended the June PAL sports board meeting. Several Would begood City revenue. it. hold to spaces many so have We carnival. a love Would 97. 96. The City of Plantation should use social media, like Nextdoor! extend back into thecommunity businesses. will it recreation and program the to moneyback bring eventsto sporting timerunning some Spend such. offer that parks other to go Most use. to here residents the keep to must a is current near one. The City in general has good facilities but keeping them live you unless exist not does kids for parks to lighting. Walking over time. Better parking Pine at Islanda must is Park better with youth and adult. Multipurpose fields ie. turf fields will save money Lacrosse facilities don’t exist. Softball complex needs updating for programs.schools updating. high needs trackin The emphasis an stroke is heat since coverings roof with cages from updating use can programs recreational sports The done. being now and must a program was light field The updated. be to need parks The 95. of any importance. City of Plantation, Florida draw fans to a specific park where food/music could be setup. Advertise on Discord and Pokemon Go Facebook pages. These 107. I would like to see the City sell all the useless parks that cost events are typically at Vol or Liberty Tree park one day each month its residents money to maintain like middle acre north acer and all for 4 hours. 500-1000 people go during these monthly events. the others that know one knows about and dont use they just be JUST FYI come trash dumps for people 101. Fields at parks for sports need enhancements/upgrades. 108. plantation has very busy roads already and it’s just going to There should be sport equality within the City. I work with worsen in the years to come. We need more bike paths! Very few Appendix Plantation Lacrosse and we always have such a difficult time people will use the bike lanes as drivers are reckless and bicycle getting quality fields where other sports have top notch facilities. users are not safe. Also, allowing programs from other cities to come into Plantation 109. Would love to see dogs allowed at City parks on leash (at and use our fields should be stopped. There are always complaints least a few of them). Would also utilize a good beginners disc golf about our fields and rest required, these programs come in and course. Markham and Heritage have fairly punishing courses for use our fields and when it is time for the City program to use the those who are less experienced. fields they are in poor shape. 110. The installation of new LED lighting at Central Park is 102. More shade and/or mist areas to beat the heat at the resulting in the removal of a lot of old trees. Will they be replaced playgrounds. as the shade they provided and good looks is now gone... 103. One of the things that we are most unhappy with in our local 111. We need trees replaced that were destroyed from hurricanes! parks is the no dogs allowed policy. As a professional dog trainer, More benches and shade and parking lot lighting at the dog park. I am not a fan of off leash dog parks, butbwould very much like to enjoy othervparks with my dog on leash. 112. Plantation woods park needs some shade over the swings and playground. The equipment gets too hot for the kids to play 104. Need more shades at the parks. Children's playgrounds next on. to the exercise equipment. Shade over the seating to watch The Children Play The Sports. Moore Splash Pad areas for the children 113. Do not utilize all facilities/programs b/c many are outdated. to play in. Sometimes cannot attend kids weekly programs due to times offered. 2 working parents and not back in plantation until after 105. More affordable swimming and exercise classes would be 6pm. great 114. More sustainability implemented, public art 106. We need a serious update of our playgrounds. See Tamarac’s Sunset Park as an example. We travel there with our grandchildren weekly. (They also live in plantation)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 233 234 Appendix Appendix K. Workshop #1Results CURRENT Please selecteight (8)that you feel bestrepresent the Activity 1.a Please selecteight(8)thatyou feel estrepresent the RRE image ofPlantationParks ecreation Best represent the RRE image ofPlantationParks ecreation Parks and Recreation Master Plan image of Plantation Parks & Recreation: Page 2 Page 1 Result: Golf Shade Structure Shade Structure Movie night Outdoor Yoga Park in Art Run 5k fitness Outdoor Trail Nature Pickellball Paths Bike Park Vandalized/Graffiti Market Farmer's Park Dog Area Picnic Classes Aerobic Equestrian Festival Art Multi-use fields Aquatic Tennis Live Concert Live Concert Canoeing/Kayaking Bad people in parks Community Garden Community Family Event/Carnival Exhibit B Exhibit Current City of Plantation, Florida 36 13 13 14 18 18 21 23 23 29 32 33 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 2 1 0 0 0 Equestrian Equestrian fitness Outdoor Park in Art Shade Structure Classes Aerobic Garden Community Pickellball Tennis Market Farmer's Trail Nature Park Dog Golf Canoeing/Kayaking Paths Bike Multi-use fields Aquatic Path Walking Festival Art Movie night Live Concert Yoga Outdoor Outdoor Yoga 5k Run 5k Picnic Area Picnic Family Event/Carnival Food Trucks Future 10 11 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 8 7 6 6 3 3 Activity 1.b Result: Please selectExhibit eight (8) B that you feel are most desirous for the FUTURE of Plantation Parks & Recreation:
Page 1 Please select eight (8) that you feel are most desirous for the RE of Plantation Parks ecreation
Current Future Appendix Golf 36 Live Concert 20 Tennis 33 Movie night 20 Aquatic 32 Art Festival 19 Multi-use fields 29 Walking Path 19 Art Festival 23 Aquatic 18 Equestrian 23 Multi-use fields 18 Aerobic Classes 21 Bike Paths 17 Picnic Area 18 Canoeing/Kayaking 16 Dog Park 18 Golf 15 Farmer's Market 14 Dog Park 15 Vandalized/Graffiti Park 13 Nature Trail 14 Bike Paths 13 Farmer's Market 14
Page 2 ost desirous for thePickellball RE of Plantation Parks ecreation 8 Tennis 13 Nature Trail 7 Pickellball 12 Outdoor fitness 6 Community Garden 12 5k Run 5 Aerobic Classes 12 Art in Park 5 Shade Structure 12 Yoga Outdoor 5 Art in Park 11 Movie night 4 Outdoor fitness 10 Shade Structure 4 Equestrian 8 Live Concert 2 Yoga Outdoor 7 Canoeing/Kayaking 1 5k Run 6 Bad people in parks 0 Picnic Area 6 Community Garden 0 Family Event/Carnival 3 Family Event/Carnival 0 Food Trucks 3
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 235 236 Appendix Activity 2 Please place a: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Favorite Green Dot: City of Plantation: Existing Parks & Facilities Least Favorite Red Dot: Yellow Dot: New Facility 5. Community Center 4. Green Connector 3. Dog Park 2. Active Park / Use (sports fields) 1. Passive Park (walking, picnic,playground) City of Plantation, Florida o unity Par Regiona Par Pre ier Par u tura aci itie eigh orhood Par 44 40 39 27 43 28 42 41 37 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 16 14 13 12 10 36 35 33 17 15 11 29 31 30 32 38 34 9 5 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 ocoplum Park ountry lu Park ountry entral Park ountry lu ircle LinearPark ountry eicke Auditorium HoffmanPark ommunity enter Plantation Woods Park Fumpston Park eicke Park Harmony ack arter Park Plantation Preserve Golf ourse lu acaranda Lakes Park Fig TreePark iddle Acres Park iddle Acres Pine IslandPark Park ast Plantation BusinessPark Plantation Point Park Plantation BotanicalGardens (Plot3) Plantation BotanicalGardens (Plot1) North Acres Park Seminole iddle School olunteer Park amp verglades questrian enter Sunset Park Plantation BotanicalGardens (Plot2) South Acres Park(Tara Park) elaleuca Park ini Park 3(North) ini Park 1(South) irror Lake Park P.A.L. Field oy SalmonStadium ulti ulturalGardens Park Park ast Trail Head Wood ury Park eterans Park Thrower Park South Bel Air Park Seminole Park Happy Tails ogPark Pop TraversField arcano statesPark ae arole Armstrong Li erty Tree Park im Ward ommunity enter Historical useum Helen B. HoffmanLi rary ast Tropical Way Park(Two Lots) Result:Exhibit C
Most Favorite # of votes Least Favorite # of votes Central Park 17 Pine Island Park 6 Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club 5 Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park 3 Volunteer Park/ Camp Everglades/ Equestrian Center 3 Seminole Middle School 3 Pop Travers Field 3 Deicke Auditorium & Hoffman Park 3 Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park 3 Fig Tree Park 3 Park East Trail Head 1 North Acres Park 2
Seminole Middle School 1 Pop Travers Field 1 Appendix Deicke Auditorium & Hoffman Park 1 Community Center / Plantation Woods Park 1 Country Club Circle Linear Park 1 Park East Park 1 Country Club Park 1 Jim Ward Community Center 1 Mini Park #1 (South) 1 South Acres Park (Tara Park) 1 P.A.L. Field & Roy Salmon Stadium 1 Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club 1 Helen B. Hoffman Library 1 Jim Ward Community Center 1 Plantation Point Park 1
New Facility Type # of votes Central Park Active Park/Use (sports, fields) 3 Central Park Green Connector 2 Central Park Dog Park 1 Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park Active Park/Use (sports, fields) 2 Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Tree Park Community Center 2 Community Center/ Plantation Woods Park Green Connector 2 Volunteer Park/ Camp Everglades/ Equestrian Center Community Center 2 Pine Island Park Active Park/Use (sports, fields) 1 Pine Island Park Soccer Stadium 1 Pine Island Park Community Center 1 Deicke Auditorium & Hoffman Park Senior Activities 1 Deicke Auditorium & Hoffman Park Passive Park/Use (walking,picnic,playground) 1 Seminole Park/ Happy Tails Dog Park Active Park/Use (sports, fields) 1 Plantation Botanical Gardens (Plot 3) Community Center 1 Country Club Park Active Park/Use (sports, fields) 1 Sunset Park Dog Park 1 New River Greenway & Nob Hill Rd Green Connector 1 University & Broward Blvd Green Connector 1 Pine Island Rd & Broward County West Regional Complex Green Connector 1 Lago Mar Neighborhood Dog Park 1 Jacaranda Country Club Neighborhood Community Center 1
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 237 238 Appendix Activity 3 Please place your pebblesinthejars with your desired need. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Allowed to place 5pebblesper category 15 pebblesper person Rules: Activities Programs Facilities City of Plantation, Florida Result:Exhibit D.1 Activities Programs Facilities Pickleball 61 Senior Classes 25 Nature trail 19 Softball/Baseball 21 Cultural Events 20 Off-Leash Dog Parks 17 Volleyball 16 Summer Camp 17 Amphitheater 15 Swimming 16 Performing Arts 13 Outdoor Fitness Equipment 14 Soccer 14 After School 10 Indoor fitness /Gym facilities 14 Lacrosse 13 Arts/Music Classes 8 Community garden 13
Equestrian 12 Aerobics/Exercise Classes 8 Multi-Use Fields 12 Appendix Tennis 11 Game Night 7 Shade structures 12 Canoeing/Kayaking 11 Dance Classes 6 Concession Stand 6 Leisurely walking 11 Mommy & Me Programs 5 Skate Park 5 Golf 9 Educational Classes 5 Paved Multi-Use Trails Paths 4 Basketball 7 Teen Programs 4 Bank /Pier-fishing 4 Disc Golf 6 Languages 4 Playgrounds 3 Football 5 Martial Arts Classes 3 Picnic areas (tables, grills) 3 Racquetball/handball 1 STEAM Programs 3 Shelters/Pavilions 2
1. Pickleball 61 16. Community garden 13 31. Concession Stand 6 2. Senior Classes 25 17. Equestrian 12 32. Football 5 3. Softball/Baseball 21 18. Multi-Use Fields 12 33. Mommy & Me Programs 5 4. Cultural Events 20 19. Shade structures 12 34. Educational Classes 5 5. Nature trail 19 20. Tennis 11 35. Skate Park 5 6. Summer Camp 17 21. Canoeing/Kayaking 11 36. Teen Programs 4 7. Off-Leash Dog Parks 17 22. Leisurely walking 11 37. Languages 4 8. Volleyball 16 23. After School 10 38. Paved Multi-Use Trails Paths 4 9. Swimming 16 24. Golf 9 39. Bank /Pier-fishing 4 10. Amphitheater 15 25. Arts/Music Classes 8 40. Martial Arts Classes 3 11. Soccer 14 26. Aerobics/Exercise Classes 8 41. STEAM Programs 3 12. Outdoor Fitness Equipment 14 27. Basketball 7 42. Playgrounds 3 13. Indoor fitness /Gym facilities 14 28. Game Night 7 43. Picnic areas (tables, grills) 3 14. Lacrosse 13 29. Disc Golf 6 44. Shelters/Pavilions 2 15. Performing Arts 13 30. Dance Classes 6 45. Racquetball/handball 1
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 239 240 Appendix Activity 3.1 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Activities Any additional desired needsleave a comment inthe Programs IDEA IDEA BOX..... Facilities City of Plantation, Florida Result:Exhibit D.2
Activities Football Mini Golf Soccer Rec Volleyball
Pickleball league Appendix
Programs Domino Game Ceramics for Kids & Adults Movies in the Lawn
Facilities non-slippery splash pad Water Park Senior Center Multi-purpose turf Lacrosse fields (2) Soccer fields for tournaments Community Center w/ gym Art Center Restrooms near pickle ball courts Outdoor pool w/ more recreational use
General Comments Clean up Pine Island facilities Autisim friendly Serious education for parks & rec personnel Adequate pay of personnel More publicity of pickleball Increase awareness of events, activities, etc
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 241 242 Appendix What isaGreen Connector? Activity 4 Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida Activity 4 Activity 4 Please place tape where you believe a green connection is needed:
City of Plantation: Existing Parks & Facilities Appendix
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12 ack arter Harmony Park 13 Fig Tree Park 14 acaranda Lakes Park 15 eterans Park 16 ae arole Armstrong Li erty Tree Park 17 irror Lake Park 18 Park ast Park equivalent: 19 iddle Acres Park 20 North Acres Park 21 South Acres Park (Tara Park) 1 mile 22 Plantation Botanical Gardens (Plot 1) 23 Plantation Botanical Gardens (Plot 2) 24 Seminole Park Happy Tails og Park 25 eicke Park 26 ountry lu Park
eigh orhood Par 27 ocoplum Park 28 Fumpston Park 29 arcano states Park 30 ini Park 1 (South) 31 ulti ultural Gardens Park 32 ini Park 3 (North) 33 Plantation Botanical Gardens (Plot 3) 34 Plantation Point Park 35 South Bel Air Park 36 Thrower Park 37 Wood ury Park 38 Plantation Business Park 39 elaleuca Park 40 ountry lu ircle Linear Park 41 Park ast Trail Head 42 ast Tropical Way Park (Two Lots)
u tura aci itie 43 Helen B. Hoffman Li rary 44 Historical useum
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 243 244 Appendix Result: Jacaranda Lakes Park alond NW 94th Ave to Canal to Ave 94th NW alond Park Lakes Jacaranda Park Heritage Country State to Park Point Plantation Terrace Pine to further and Park Woods Plantation / Center Community to Park Hoffman & Auditorium Deicke Ave 117th SW to 595 across (Tara Park) Park Acres South Terrace 80th SW Dr to University Rd from Peter Dr. University to Park Island Pine between Rd Park Cleary & Rd Peters Island Pine Alongside Park Heritage Country State Club & to Course Golf Preserve Plantation Park Woodbury Club & to Course Golf Preserve Plantation Along Club & Course Golf Preserve Plantation to Park Island Pine to Park Central Club & Course Golf Preserve Plantation to Park Central Park Sunset to Park Central Park Island Pine to Park Central Park Country Linear Club Circle to Park Point Plantation Travers New School/Pop Middle Greenway River Park/Seminole Dr Seminole & between University Dr between Rd BrowardUniversity Peters & Blvd New Field to Greenway Travers River School/Pop Middle Park/Seminole Seminole Club & to Course Golf Preserve Plantation Club & Course Golf Preserve Plantation to Gardens Botanical Plantation Tree Park Liberty Rae Carole Armstrong to Gardens Botanical Plantation Green Corridor Location Exhibit E Exhibit Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida # of votes # of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 Appendix
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 245 246 Appendix Appendix L. Workshop #2Results Please place a: Activity 1 Recommendation Preference Parks and Recreation Master Plan improvement unfavorable, or inneedof Unimportant, Red Dot: Important Green Dot: Result: Goal 2(overall) OBJECTIVE 4.1 4.9 4.7 4.8 4.4 4.2 4.1 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4 2.6 2.5 2.3 2.2 1.6 1.4 RED DOT 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 GREEN DOT 1 1 0 0 2 4 2 3 1 1 2 0 1 2 3 1 1 0 City of Plantation, Florida Activity 2 Speaker Cards / Comment Cards
Fill out speaker cards to speak publicly or place a comment card in the comment box:
Participant 1: Participant 7: I represent the plantation homeowners association. Overheard consolidation The budget needs to make sure it is padded for construction inflation etc with of parks, are you planning on having workshops with the smaller neighborhood bond money. Security improvements as an example may need to be hire. park communities. Make recommendations for staffing recommendations, due to our massive
As an artist I believe it is fundamental to development, innovation. People don’t participation rates. Look at staffing at all levels. Plan should include who will Appendix like public art need education on public art, what the people want, and how to be doing the construction etc, contractor vs city. Need to put major focus on go about doing it. renovating the existing parks with a consistency between all
Participant 2: Participant 8: Member of jacaranda lakes HOA: want more water fountains and maintain Pal Soccer Commissioner. PAL provides all the youth sports in Plantation with existing more. More water fountains in smaller neighborhood parks. Love to 1000s of children enrolled. Its a major part of the growth of children. Would see expansion of nature trails, nature preserves, and walking paths. Obviously like to see more involvement from ML and Park Advisory Board in conjunction need to focus on sports but I would like to see more preservation with the PAL board. Add a seat on the board for a PAL member. Amphitheater with turf field doesn’t make sense, very bad idea. Turf will be destroyed, need Participant 3: to find a new location. Have more people come into PAL for advice It would be nice to see more activities for seniors, the existing trips etc are good but would like more variety. I go to the Davie community center because Participant 9: of the higher rate of variety. Thanks to everyone involved and everyone coming out. I missed the first one, President of HOA and ? Revenue sharing takes a lot of money and Plantation Participant 4: Acres HOA are concerned with where the bond issue money is going. Live in Jacaranda lakes, everyone loves the existing park but would like water fountain and new bathrooms. More publicity, the website needs something Participant 10: more intuitive than a list of park sites. Love volunteer park but when I want President of Plantation Orchid Society. Thanks everyone for the interest. to do fitness activities, I have to go out to Jim Ward. Would like more fitness Good to see green space interest. Organization caters to seniors etc and meets opportunities out West. on Thursday at Deicke. Love the renovations, and would like to keep it going. Want to see groups do green spaces in the park. Want the meetings to stay Participant 5: here, but may need more availability (deicke and other facilities close too early). Representing computer animation world, would like a facility for kids to come Need to accommodate working people more with facilities. play games. Have classes to teach about technology, the impact it has, and how things like websites, games, etc are made. (STEM Opportunity)
Participant 6: Underutilized parks and selling will make us lose the property, but these underutilized spaces provide an opportunity to make the area more recognizable (identifiable) through green space and other minor interventions.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 247 248 Appendix Appendix M. Action Plan Cost Estimate Breakdown Parks and Recreation Master Plan 3.1.c Adapt tonew communication methods(socialmedia, next-door, etc.) 3.1.a Updatethemarketing periodically (Annually). andadvertisement strategy 2.3.c (Shared withObjective 1.6.cand2.2.c) 2.1.a Explore andbuildonexisting additional sponsorshipswithnew sponsorshipopportunities FTEFundraiserhire @$55,000annually 1.4.d 1.4.c Establish standardized trainingtoallemployees, personnel, andvolunteers. Additional stafffor enforcement Implement customer service surveys Implement customerservice $10,000 /year Printing, advertisement, etc@ /Year $50,000 FTE Marketing Coordinator @ year New FTERanger@$40,000/ Year New @$55,000/ Hire Salary Annual survey @$5,000/year Consultant @$10,000/year Item Item Item Item Item Item Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short $150,000 $120,000 $165,000 $30,000 $15,000 $30,000 Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) $150,000 $120,000 $165,000 $30,000 $15,000 $30,000 Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long $200,000 $160,000 $220,000 $40,000 $20,000 $40,000 City of Plantation, Florida Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal $100,000 $100,000 $500,000 $400,000 $550,000 $50,000 3.2.b Expand wellness/fitness, cultural, and special needs programming opportunities
Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total
Unique equipment @ $125,00/ $375,000 $375,000 $500,000 $1,250,000 year
3.4.a Continue to look for opportunities to expand cultural evens through partnerships with existing community organizations Appendix Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Portable Stage, lighting, sound $50,000 $0 $0 $50,000 equipment, etc. Maintenance, upkeep, new $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $90,000 equipment @ $10,000 per year Total: $70,000 $30,000 $40,000 $140,000
3.5.e Create art cultural events (Art Fair, Art auctions, Art Exhibits, etc.) Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total 4 events per year @ $20,000 ea. $240,000 $240,000 $320,000 $800,000
3.6.b Continue to evaluate existing aquatic amenities and implement new opportunities.
Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total One (1) new splash pad per term $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $450,000 Upgrade one (1) new splash pad $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $300,000 per term Aquatic Center Pool Upgrade $0 $200,000 $200,000 $400,000 Total: $250,000 $450,000 $450,000 $1,150,000
3.6.c Contract kayak/canoe vendor for a set period to determine community demand. Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Kayak launch facility $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 Maintenance / upkeep $0 $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 Total: $200,000 $50,000 $50,000 $300,000
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 249 250 Appendix Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4.1.d Continue toevaluate, upgrade, andreplace community centers 4.1.c Continue toimplementexisting bondprojects, andpreventative maintenancetoaddress underperforming amenities. Total: Total: improvements) / SF+$2,000,000for site Quadrant (10,000SF@$400 New Community CenterSE Pine IslandParkrenovations improvements) / SF+$2,000,000for site West (10,000SF@$400 New Community Center renovations Central Parkbuilding lighting Sunset Park/Central Pop Travers BallFieldrenovations MURT Trailconstruction North Acres Park AcresNorth Item Item Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short $17,050,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,700,000 $1,200,000 $650,000 $500,000 $0 $0 $0 Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long $12,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 City of Plantation, Florida Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal $12,000,000 $17,050,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,700,000 $1,200,000 $650,000 $500,000 4.1.e Enhance security features by adding additional adequate lighting, cameras, etc. on areas of opportunities. Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Premiere Park @ $100,000 ea. $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000 Regional Park @ $50,000 ea. $150,000 $150,000 $100,000 $400,000 Community Park @ $50,000 ea. $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $750,000 Neighborhood Park @ $25,000 $75,000 $75,000 $50,000 $200,000 ea. Appendix Total: $575,000 $475,000 $400,000 $1,450,000
4.1.f Enhance existing concession stands in need of improvement Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Renovate two (2) existing 2,000 SF concession stands per term $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $900,000 @ $150/SF (2019)
Replace one (1) existing concession stand per term @ $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $1,800,000 $300/SF (2019) Total: $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $2,700,000
4.1.g Renovate existing restrooms Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Renovate existing restrooms, 7 per term (1,000 SF @ $150/SF $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $0 $2,100,000 each)
4.1.h Renovate existing playgrounds Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Renovate Existing Playgrounds 3 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $2,400,000 $6,000,000 per year @ $200,000 each
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 251 252 Appendix Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4.2.b Add fitnessstationsandfamily funstationsin appropriate locationsontrailsinparks. 4.2.a Continue todevelop greenways andexpand toconnectneighborhoods &parks 4.1.i Updatefieldlighting@ Pop Travers and P.A.L. FieldandRoy SalmonStadium Total: Total: park (15stationsperpark) Premiere Parks@$150,000per per year @$300,000 Greenway expansion@1/4mile $170,000 /field Field andRoy Salmon@ 4 MultiPurposefieldsat P.A.L. park (7stationsperpark) Regional Parks@$75,000per Park @$230,000/field 4 Baseballfieldsat Pop Travers per park(5stationspark) Community Parks@$50,000 Item Item Item Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short $150,000 $900,000 $170,000 $225,000 $230,000 $400,000 $250,000 $625,000 Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) $900,000 $170,000 $225,000 $230,000 $400,000 $250,000 $475,000 $0 Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long $1,200,000 $340,000 $150,000 $460,000 $800,000 $250,000 $400,000 $0 City of Plantation, Florida Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal $3,000,000 $1,600,000 $1,500,000 $150,000 $680,000 $600,000 $920,000 $750,000 4.3.c Future facility expansion and redesign of multipurpose and re-purposed spaces. Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Deicke Community Center Renovation (8,000 SF @ $300 / $2,400,000 $0 $0 $2,400,000 SF) Jim Ward Community Center Renovation (16,000 SF @ $250 $0 $4,000,000 $0 $4,000,000
/ SF) Appendix Volunteer Park Community Center Renovation (11,200 SF $0 $0 $2,240,000 $2,240,000 @ $200 / SF)
Plantation Community Center Renovation (11,000SF @ $200/ $0 $0 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 SF)
Total: $2,400,000 $4,000,000 $4,440,000 $10,840,000
4.4.a Add additional restrooms at parks and facilities Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Regional Parks: 2 restrooms per $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 park (1,000SF @ $250/SF) Community Parks: 1 restroom $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 $2,250,000 per park (1,000SF @ $250/SF) Total: $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,750,000 $4,250,000
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 253 254 Appendix Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4.4.c Look for opportunities toadd4.4.c Lookfor additional opportunities LEDlightstoathleticfields. 4.4.b Add additional shadestructures inparks@$40/Sf Regional Parks Neighborhood Community Parks Parks Total: 4,050 SF Jim Ward Community Center: $100,000 per park Additional LEDlights@ Sunset Park: 6,200SF Camp Everglades: 13,600SF 4,200 SF /HarmonyJack Carter Park: Pop Travers Field: 1,900SF Fig Tree Park: 3,300SF Park East Trail Head: 1,200SF Malaleuca Park: 1,250 SF Plantation Point Park: 1,750SF 3,350 SF Multi CulturalGardens Park: Mini Park1: 1,150SF Cocoplum Park: 1,100SF SF Botanical Gardens (Plot2): 1800 Marcano EstatesPark: 4,500SF ClubPark:Country 2,850SF South Acres Park: 3,750SF North Acres Park: 1,250SF Park EastPark: 2,250SF Tree Park: 10750SF Rae Carole Armstrong Liberty Item Item Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short $1,402,000 $162,000 $500,000 $248,000 $544,000 $168,000 $132,000 $76,000 $72,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) $1,406,000 $500,000 $134,000 $180,000 $114,000 $150,000 $430,000 $48,000 $50,000 $70,000 $46,000 $44,000 $50,000 $90,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 City of Plantation, Florida Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal $2,808,000 $1,500,000 $162,000 $248,000 $544,000 $168,000 $132,000 $134,000 $180,000 $114,000 $150,000 $430,000 $76,000 $48,000 $50,000 $70,000 $46,000 $44,000 $72,000 $50,000 $90,000 4.4.d Create new concession stands in areas where needed Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total
Build two (2) new 2,000 SF concession stands per term @ $0 $600,000 $600,000 $1,200,000 $300/ SF (2019)
4.5.b Enhance and update existing park entry signs to incorporate the city-wide branding initiative.
Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total Appendix
Premiere + Regional Park Entry $0 $160,000 $180,000 $340,000 Sign (Large) @ $20,000 each
Community Park Entry Sign $0 $60,000 $90,000 $150,000 (Medium) @ $10,000 each Neighborhood Entry Sign (Small) $0 $25,000 $55,000 $80,000 @ $5,000 ea. Entry Sign (with electronic $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000 ticker) @ $50,000 each
Total: $200,000 $245,000 $325,000 $770,000
4.5.c Interior park way-finding signage Item Short Term (1-3 Years) Mid-Term (4-6 Years) Long Term (7-10 Years) Ten Year Total
Premier + Regional Parks: 20 $240,000 $160,000 $0 $400,000 signs per Park @ $2000 per sign
Community Parks: 10 signs per $120,000 $40,000 $0 $160,000 Park @ $2000 per sign Neighborhood Parks: 5 signs per $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $150,000 Park @ $2000 per sign Total: $410,000 $250,000 $50,000 $710,000
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Plantation, Florida 255 256 Appendix Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4.5.d Cityroadway parksignage 4.11 bImplementacquisitionandrecreation amenitiesexpansion opportunities purpose spacesfor betterusage 4.9.a BasedontheInventory andLOSrecommendations, develop individualparkmasterplanstoaddress low scoringcomponentsandre- 4.8.c EvaluatetobenefitsofsellingMini Park #1(South)andMini Park #3(North) 4.7.a Expand Veltri Tennis facilitytoadd pickleballcourts. Total: Total: per acre Community Centerat$500,000 New landfor Western per acre Community Centerat$500,000 New landfor SouthEastern Regional Parks@$15,000 Jim Ward) @$15,000 Premiere Parks(CentralPark& Legal ConsultantFee $50,000 each Twelve @ (12)new courts $1,000 /sign, 20signsperterm) New roadway parksignage@ Community Parks@$10,000 Neighborhood Parks@$1,000 Item Item Item Item Item Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short Term (1-3Years) Short $30,000 $15,000 $20,000 $20,000 $40,000 $90,000 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) Mid-Term (4-6Years) $600,000 $30,000 $15,000 $20,000 $40,000 $90,000 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long Term (7-10Years)Long $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000 Long Term $111,000 $45,000 $20,000 $60,000 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 City of Plantation, Florida Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal Ten YearTotal $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000 $600,000 $105,000 $140,000 $291,000 $30,000 $20,000 $60,000 $16,000 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK