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Grove City Parks & Recreation Parks, Recreation and Open Space 2021-2025 Master Plan Acknowledgments Elected Officials Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage Grove City Council Ward 1 | Ted A. Berry Ward 4 | Roby Schottke Ward 2 | Randy Holt At Large | Aaron Schlabach Ward 3 | Christine Houk (President) City Officials Clerk of Council Tami Kelly Parks and Recreation Director Kim Conrad City Administrator Charles W. Boso Jr. Development Director Kyle Rauch Community This plan would not have been possible without the involvement and support of the community. We want to thank every person who invested time, energy and ideas in this process. Thank you. Boards and Commissions Additionally, this plan would not be possible without comments and support from: Park Board (and Steering Committee) Sam Clark, Chairperson Brenda Hritz Jamie Hannon, Co-chair Alice Sweeley Wayne Kintz Ted Berry (Council Liaison) Keep Grove City Beautiful Michelle Fulks, Chairperson Mike Lilly Camille Kopczewski, Co-chair Mary LeStourgeon Wendi Faulkner, Secretary Bill Myers Jennifer Eschbach Staci Patzer Marc Fleming Mark Sigrist Dale Heiser Tricia Zelenak Dennis Hunter Planning Commission Julie Oyster, Chairperson Larry Titus Mike Linder, Vice Chairperson Jim Rauck David Frea Tree Commission Maureen Cahill Jack Moore Dickson Dickson Dan Snyder Mark Lowe CITY OF GROVE CITY, OHIO • 2021-2025 3 Stakeholders Central Crossing High School Grove City High School Key Club Solid Waste Authority of Central Key Club Grove City Kids Association Ohio Evans Center Senior Club Grove City Noon Lions Club Southwest Public Libraries Franklin County Metro Parks Grove City Rotary Club South-Western City Schools Franklin County Soil and Water Grove City Sertoma Club Southwest Franklin County Conservation Grove City Town Center Inc. Historical Society Grove City Division of Police Grove City Tree Commission Southwest Ministerial Gardens at Gantz Farm Grove City Welcome Center and Association Volunteers Museum Vaughn E. Hairston Southwest Grove City Area Chamber of Grove City YMCA Community Center YMCA Commerce Jackson Township Grove City Arts Council Keep Grove City Beautiful Grove City Evening Lions Club Pleasant Township Plan Contributors Parks and Recreation Department • Kim Conrad, Parks and Recreation Director • Ed Merritt, Recreation Superintendent • Kelly Sutherland, Recreation Superintendent • Darcy Dooley, Recreation Supervisor – Community Relations Development Department • Kim Sheilds, Community Development Manager Information Systems • Nick Soltes, GIS Administrator Photographs • Karen Fahy, Business and Community Relations Specialist • Sheri Dunagan, Business and Community Relations Specialist • Michele Demmy, Recreation Supervisor - Preschool Thank you to all additional City staff members who contributed to this plan. 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Grove City Parks & Recreation Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan CONTENTS Acknowledgments ...................................................................................... 3 Elected Officials ..........................................................................................................3 City Officials ................................................................................................................3 Community .................................................................................................................3 Boards and Commissions .............................................................................................3 Overview | Executive Summary and Plan Format ................................ 11 Introduction ..............................................................................................................11 Overview ..................................................................................................................12 Planning Process .......................................................................................................12 Public Participation ...................................................................................................12 Key Direction of Plan .................................................................................................13 Key Findings and Policy Foundation .........................................................................14 Chapter 1 – Background, Context, Trends & Growth Summary .................................15 Planning Area A ............................................................................................................... 16 Planning Area B ............................................................................................................... 16 Planning Area C ............................................................................................................... 16 Planning Area D ............................................................................................................... 16 Planning Area E ............................................................................................................... 16 Growth Patterns .............................................................................................................. 16 Chapter 2 – Parks and Open Space ............................................................................17 Types of Parks .................................................................................................................. 18 Access to Parks ................................................................................................................ 18 Variety in the Parks ......................................................................................................... 18 Chapter 3 – Natural Resources and Management ......................................................19 Natural Resources in Grove City ...................................................................................... 19 Threats to Natural Resources........................................................................................... 20 Preserving Natural Resources ......................................................................................... 20 Chapter 4 – Trails and Connectivity ...........................................................................21 Grove City Bikeways ........................................................................................................ 22 Regional Connectivity ..................................................................................................... 22 Chapter 5 – Recreation ..............................................................................................23 CITY OF GROVE CITY, OHIO • 2021-2025 5 Chapter 6 – Impact of Parks and Open Space on Economic Development .............. 24 Increase in Property Values ............................................................................................24 Attracting Residents, Tourists, and Businesses ..............................................................24 Chapter 7 – Land Acquisition and Parkland Development ...................................... 25 Parkland Acquisition ......................................................................................................25 Parkland Development ...................................................................................................25 Chapter 8 – Organizational Analysis ....................................................................... 26 Park Board ......................................................................................................................26 Program and Service Evaluation ....................................................................................26 Professional Growth and Development ..........................................................................26 Plan Format ............................................................................................................. 27 Implementation ....................................................................................................... 28 Plan Limitations ...................................................................................................... 29 Chapter 1 | Background, Trends and Growth Framework ................... 31 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 31 Planning Areas ........................................................................................................ 32 Planning Area Estimates & Color Keys ..................................................................... 32 Planning Area A ....................................................................................................... 33 Planning Area B ....................................................................................................... 34 Planning Area C ....................................................................................................... 35 Planning Area D ....................................................................................................... 36 Planning Area E ....................................................................................................... 37 Regional Context and Demographics ...................................................................... 38 Market Trends .......................................................................................................... 39 Development Projections .......................................................................................