Guidelines for the Development of Community Park and Recreation Plans
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources www.michigan.gov/dnr GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY PARK AND RECREATION PLANS Grants Management IC1924 (Rev. 01/19/2021) MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MISSION STATEMENT "The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the State's natural resources for current and future generations." NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION STATEMENT The Natural Resources Commission (NRC), as the governing body for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, provides a strategic framework for the DNR to effectively manage your resources. The NRC holds monthly, public meetings throughout Michigan, working closely with its constituencies in establishing and improving natural resources management policy. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides equal opportunities for employment and access to Michigan's natural resources. Both state and Federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, height, weight, or marital status under the U.S. Civil Rights Acts of 1964 as amended, 1976 MI PA 453, 1976 MI PA 220, Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you desire additional information, please write: Human Resources, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 30028, Lansing MI 48909-7528 or Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Cadillac Place, Suite 3-600, 3054 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, or Division of Federal Assistance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop MBSP-4020, Arlington, VA 22203. For information or assistance on this publication, contact Grants Management, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 30425, Lansing, MI 48909-7925. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. IC1924 (Rev. 01/19/2021) Grants Management staff is available to provide additional guidance to you as you prepare your recreation plan. We can be reached at the following address and telephone number: GRANTS MANAGEMENT MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PO BOX 30425 LANSING, MI 48909-7925 On the web at: www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants MiRecGrants Online Application Website: www.midnr.intelligrants.com Telephone: 517-284-7268 FAX: 517-241-0013 IC1924 (Rev. 01/19/2021) TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Establishing Eligibility to Apply for Recreation Grants ........................................................................................ 1 Coordination of Planning ................................................................................................................................... 2 Preparing the Plan and Plan Content ................................................................................................................. 5 Community Description .................................................................................................................................. 5 Administrative Structure ................................................................................................................................. 6 Inventory of Existing Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Facilities .............................................................. 6 Inventory of Existing Recreational Boating Facilities ...................................................................................... 8 Natural Resource Inventory (Optional) ........................................................................................................... 8 Description of the Planning and Public Input Process .................................................................................... 9 Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................................................... 11 Action Program ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Local Adoption and DNR Approval of Recreation Plans ................................................................................... 12 Planning Deadline ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Plan Amendments ........................................................................................................................................... 13 Submitting Documents for MiRecGrants .......................................................................................................... 14 General MiGrants Information.......................................................................................................................... 16 Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix A: Michigan Enabling Legislation for Providing Public Recreation and Parks .................................. 19 Appendix B: Recommended Classification System for Local and Regional recreation Open Space and Trails 20 Appendix C: Suggested Facility Development Standards ................................................................................ 22 Appendix D: Barrier Free Accessibility Requirements for Parks ....................................................................... 25 Appendix E: ..................................................................................................................................................... 26 Appendix F: Government Agencies and Non-Profit Organizations that may be of Assistance in Preparing a Plan ................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Appendix G: Sources of Information on Accessibility for People with Disabilities ............................................. 28 Appendix H: Resources for Park Design Considerations ................................................................................. 29 Appendix I: Community Park and Recreation Plan Certification Checklist ....................................................... 30 Appendix J: Community Park and Recreation Plan Amendment Certification Checklist ................................... 32 Appendix K: Sample Resolution for Adopting a Plan and Plan Amendment ..................................................... 34 Appendix L: Post Completion Self-Inspection Report ....................................................................................... 35 Appendix M: Recreational Boating Facilities .................................................................................................... 37 Appendix N: Example of Existing Boating Inventory ........................................................................................ 38 IC1924 (Rev. 01/19/2021) INTRODUCTION The intent of a Community Park and Recreation Plan is to create an inventory of existing facilities and resources, identify community recreation and open space needs and set a plan of action for a 5-year period. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides financial assistance to communities through its grant programs. A current DNR approved Community Park and Recreation Plan is required to be eligible for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) and Waterways grants. For the Recreation Passport grant program either an approved Community Park and Recreation Plan or approved Capital Improvement Plan may be used for eligibility to this grant program. LWCF, MNRTF and RP grants can be used for the development of public outdoor recreation facilities including support facilities. RP can be used for indoor public recreation facilities. MNRTF is the only program that can be used for the acquisition of land for public recreation and for protection of land for environmental importance or scenic beauty. A Community Park and Recreation Waterways Grants can be used for development of marinas and recreational boating facilities. Questions regarding the Community Park and Recreation Plan requirements must be addressed with Grants Management at 517-284-7268. Questions specific to the Waterways Programs requirements must be addressed with the DNR Waterways Program at 517-284-6122. Ultimately approval of your Community Park and Recreation Plan will come from DNR Grants Management. Information on grant programs is available on the DNR website, www.Michigan.gov/DNR-Grants. A Community Park and Recreation Plan is also be referred to as a “5-Year Recreation Plan”. The 5-Year Plan must be submitted in MiRecGrants by February 1 of the year an applicant intends to apply for grants. This booklet describes the information that is required if the plan is to be approved by Grants Management. Information contained in the plan will be used by Grants Management staff in scoring applications. ESTABLISHING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR RECREATION GRANTS Local units of government are eligible to apply for recreation grants from the MDNR. Local units of government are defined according to Part 19 of The Natural Resources